AS3600 / AS1170.4 Connection Overstrength?

[B_B012]

Hi There,

I was having a read of AS3600 and AS1170.4 and can't seem to find any reference to overstrength specifically for connections. e.g Precast panel designed to mu=2, sp=0.77 and designing the stitch plate connections. What is the industry general go here in Australia and accepted by the building code for designing the connections?

Thanks

 

[rowingengineer]

Interesting question, I thinkt he code you also need to read is as5216, this forms the basis for most connection design you are referring too in your post I believe, if I don't have this correct please provide more info as to the specific connect you are referring too.

 

[Tomfh]

If the connections are brittle (as precast connections often are) then they should be designed for full earthquake loads and not the the ductility reduced loads.