Special Moment Frame: Reduced Beam Section 1

[Cals33]

This question is regarding RBS moment connections.

According to publications, the tests for the prequalification of the RBS connection were done on specified max column depth. Lehigh University publication on RBS on deep columns somewhat covered the performance of the connection when used with deep columns. Does anyone know of any further guide or experience on how to deal with deep columns on RBS special moment frames? Is there any particular thing that should be made aware of when using a deeper column

Any help is appreciated.

 

[little49]

This is a really good website with a variety of different design guides and information on the RBS, My thesis was on a redesign of the RBS and a portion of my research came from them.

http://www.steeltips.org/steeltips/index.php