Official title 2016 California Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code
Effective dates January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
Adopts with amendments AISC 358-10, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications
Read More: California Seismic Steel Construction Code 2010
California Seismic Steel Construction Code 2016
Overview The AISC 358-10 Standard for Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications provides comprehensive requirements for the design, fabrication, and erection of prequalified moment frame connections in structural steel buildings. It includes guidelines for connection types, detailing, materials, and testing procedures to ensure the performance and reliability of moment frames under seismic loading.
The 2016 California Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code adopts the AISC 358-10 with specific amendments tailored to California’s unique seismic conditions. These modifications address state-specific seismic considerations, connection detailing requirements, and compliance with regulations to ensure that moment frame connections in California meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability during seismic events.
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