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  1. sreeUCD

    Is W6x20 a normal section used for Columns? Especially in Hurricane zone

    Thank you JoshPlumSE. Where do i find the approximate costs for connection / welding? Ironically i checked for the clearance of W6x20 section moment connection for welding and bolts are they checked out. But following the advice here i will be upgrading the sections to W8x24 just in case,
  2. sreeUCD

    Is W6x20 a normal section used for Columns? Especially in Hurricane zone

    So the Axial load doesn't exceed 20 kips , the highest moment is around 18 kip-ft. W6x20 was a RISA 3D recommended / suggested section and it passed all the code check. The RISAconnection had completed the baseplate design check as well. when it comes to the moment connections of the frame i...
  3. sreeUCD

    Is W6x20 a normal section used for Columns? Especially in Hurricane zone

    Hello All, I have W6x20 for columns for a 30 x 40 braced moment frame about 18 ft height to resist wind speeds of 165 mph. I have only observed columns bigger than w10 .. was wondering if there is a limitation or column guidelines for low rise buildings? this structure is at a marina,

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