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    Weak-axis Shear on Double-Angle Connections

    I have several conditions, but here is an example. I have a W16x67 framing into a column flange with a 13" double-angle connection using L4x4x5/16. The double-angle is bolted to the beam and bolted to the column flange with (4) 3/4" diameter bolts per leg. I have a maximum horizontal shear of...
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    Weak-axis Shear on Double-Angle Connections

    Does anyone know of a procedure for checking double-angle connections for weak-axis shear? I know the shear in the flanges need to work its way through the web and into the angles.
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    What structural software are you using?

    Just curious to know what software people are using to design buildings? Do you find some software particularly good for a particular construction (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) but not for others? What limitations are you finding with the software? Have you found a design flow that works...

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