Economical Exposed Steel Connections [O6]

Connections are the primary point of focus when designing Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel. The AISC Standard Code of Practice Section 10 defines a range of categories and fabrication characteristics that suggest approaches to connection detailing. This results in a range of choices that can be made that directly impact the cost of the connections and therefore the overall cost of the structure.

This presentation will highlight various approaches to AESS connection design that can be used to reduce the cost of detailing while still achieving the aesthetic intentions of the design. The presentation will include a wide variety of close-up examinations of AESS connections from the perspective of an architect and fabricator.

Track: Connections

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