Introduction to Seismic Connections

This session will provide an overview of seismic connections for engineers that don’t typically perform seismic design.  The concepts of ductile mechanisms and capacity design will be introduced.  The characteristics of special and intermediate moment frame connections will be explained, and the current prequalified moment connection types will be discussed.  The session will also cover the design of special concentrically braced frame connections.  Brief design examples, highlighting key calculations for both moment connections and bracing connections, will be presented to demonstrate concepts.

This course is based on a past AISC Live Webinar.

You must purchase and pass a quiz to receive a PDH certificate for this course.

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Introduction to Seismic Connections