Adoption Info
Official title 2016 Arkansas Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code with Supplement 1-2018
Effective dates January 1, 2016 – Present
Adopts with amendments AISC 358-10, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications with Supplement No. 1-2018
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Arkansas Seismic Steel Construction Code 2016
Overview The AISC 358 standard provides comprehensive requirements for prequalified moment frame connections used in special and intermediate steel moment frames designed for seismic applications. It includes guidelines for connection design, materials, fabrication, and testing to ensure the structural integrity and performance of moment frame connections during seismic events. Supplement No. 1-2018 includes updates and additional prequalified connections.
The 2016 Arkansas Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code adopts the AISC 358-10 standard with Supplement No. 1-2018 and specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that moment frame connections in Arkansas meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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