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Parametric Limitations on Prequalification | ||||||
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Four-Bolt Unstiffened | Four-Bolt Stiffened | Eight-Bolt Stiffened | ||||
Parameter | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum |
tbf | 3/4 (19) | 3/8 (10) | 3/4 (19) | 3/8 (10) | 1 (25) | 9/16 (14) |
bbf | 91/4 (235) | 6 (152) | 9 (229) | 6 (152) | 121/4 (311) | 71/2 (190) |
d | 55 (1400) | 133/4 (349) | 24 (610) | 133/4 (349) | 36 (914) | 18 (547) |
tp | 21/4 (57) | 1/2 (13) | 11/2 (38) | 1/2 (13) | 21/2 (64) | 3/4 (19) |
bp | 103/4 (273) | 7 (178) | 103/4 (273) | 7 (178) | 15 (381) | 9 (229) |
g | 6 (152) | 4 (102) | 6 (152) | 31/4 (83) | 6 (152) | 5 (127) |
pfi , pfo | 41/4 (114) | 11/2 (38) | 51/2 (140) | 13/4 (44) | 2 (51) | 15/8 (41) |
pb | - | - | 33/4 (95) | 31/2 (89) | ||
Plastic hinges cause inelastic bending deformations in the joining beam and column panel zones. Therefore, panel zones should conform to the requirements of the AISC Seismic Provisions. In addition, Column-beam moment ratios should conform to the requirements of the AISC Seismic Provisions.
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