Official title 2016 Oregon Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code
Effective dates October 1, 2016 – Present
Adopts with amendments AISC 358-10, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications
Overview The AISC 358 standard provides criteria for the prequalification of connections used in special and intermediate steel moment frames for seismic applications. It includes guidelines for the design, testing, and application of these connections to ensure their performance during seismic events.
Read More: Oregon Seismic Steel Construction Code 2010
Oregon Seismic Steel Construction Code 2016
The 2016 Oregon Prequalified Moment Frame Connection Code adopts the AISC 358-10 standard with specific amendments tailored to Oregon’s unique seismic conditions. These modifications ensure that prequalified moment frame connections in Oregon meet high standards of seismic performance, addressing local environmental and safety requirements.
AIA
President
Washington, DC