msquared48
Structural
Can anyone explain to me the difficulty in using tube members for SMF's as opposed to W sections? I understand that it is in the detailing requirements, but specifically what code detailing requirement(s) is/are causing so much disconsternation among structural engineers and code officials with tube SMF's?
Is there a detail solution for it, or is it insurmountable?
Would solid non-shrink grouting the whole tube frame solve the problem, as I feel that is a joint detailing issue, possibly relating to local buckling?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Is there a detail solution for it, or is it insurmountable?
Would solid non-shrink grouting the whole tube frame solve the problem, as I feel that is a joint detailing issue, possibly relating to local buckling?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering