Adoption Info of Alabama Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code 2016
Official title 2016 Alabama Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code
Effective dates January 1, 2016 – Present
Adopts with amendments AISC 358-10, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications
Read More: Alabama Seismic Steel Construction Code 2010
Alabama Seismic Steel Construction Code 2016
Overview The AISC 358 standard provides requirements for prequalified connections for use in special and intermediate steel moment frames designed to resist seismic forces. It includes guidelines for the design, detailing, fabrication, and quality assurance of moment frame connections to ensure their performance during seismic events.
The 2016 Alabama Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code adopts the AISC 358-10 standard with specific amendments tailored to Alabama’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that prequalified moment frame connections in Alabama meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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