I'm checking the R001 seismic code for Republica Dominicana and couldn't find ordinary systems as OMF or OCBF are permitted under any exception.
Does anybody know if this code has exceptions for ordinary systems?
Tension/compression limits obligate the use of nonlinear cases that do not always run ok.
I Can't reduce the K or L on the weak axis because I don't have any bracing on the weak axis. That will produce a wrong design.
Oh sorry. [sadeyes] Yes I was talking about washers.
Oups.
The main idea is for bolted connections on cold formed material is there any increase in capacity for using a washer on head additionally to the washer that goes with the nut?
Anybody is suggesting me use double nuts on bolted connections for primary frame of buildings -one under the head of the bolt and one under the nut-
Is there any note or recommendation on the AISC codes that prohibits or suggests these can't be done?
Thanks.
I'm seeing important differences between the endplate calculations/simulations for moment connection using IDEA compared to RAM conn.
RAM is given failure for prying action on thin endplates and the same connections are complying with IDEA with some plastic deformation.
Has IDEA a way to...
Is it possible to do a partial fixed base plate? How?
Considering the foundation is capable, is there any way to do a partial fixed base plate for a steel column?
I guess if partial something in the connection will yield. Is that safe?