Introduction to Seismic Connection Design and Detailing [U5]

This session will provide an overview of seismic connections for engineers who 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. We will also present brief design examples, highlighting key calculations for both moment connections and bracing connections, to demonstrate concepts.

Track: Seismic

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