Tension-Only Bracing
Braces in a tension-only braced frame are designed to resist, in tension, 100 per cent of lateral shear forces in the braced frame. Since the resistance of braces acting in [...]
Minimum Size of Fillet Welds
The minimum size of a fillet weld as measured should comply with Table 4.4 of CSA W59-13, unless a larger size is required to provide the calculated weld resistance. The [...]
Knife Edge Connections
Knife edge angle connection, commonly known as knife connection, is a very common type of beam shear connection. It features a pair of angles that are typically welded to the [...]
CISC Certification vs CSA A660 – Which One Do I Specify?
In accordance with the National Building Code, steel building systems shall be manufactured by companies certified to CSA A660 “Certification of Manufacturers of Steel Building Systems.” A steel building system [...]
ASTM F3125 – A New Bolt Standard
A325 and A490 bolts are household names. What are F1852 and F2280? ASTM A325 AND A490 BOLTS are the high-strength bolts used for structural applications in North America. Their [...]
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