Intermediate Moment Frames with tube steel

[Despy]

I am working on a job where I need to use a tube steel moment frame for seismic loads. Unfortunately the building is located in SDC D (2006 IBC) and this does not allow Ordinary Moment Frames. The exceptions listed under footnote h in Table 12.2-1 of ASCE 7-05 do not apply.

Are there any prequalified Intermediate frames for use in SDC D? The AISC 358-05 only covers wide flange members and is not much help.

Thanks!

 

[Taro]

You probably have to go with a proprietary moment connection such as SidePlate. Check out

http://www.sideplate.com.