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Composite Beam-to-Steel Column Shear Connection Details

📘 Definition

AISC-compliant connection types, bolted/welded joint analysis, capacity calculators, and detailing best practices.

🎨 Concept Diagram

Composite BeamSteel ColumnBolted Shear PlatesWelded Continuity PlateAISC 360-22 CompliantDetailing Best Practices

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📖 Detailed Explanation

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📋 Real Project Case

High-Rise Office Tower in Seattle – SMF Beam-Column Connections

32-story steel-framed office tower with seismic design category D

Challenge: Ensuring ductile behavior under MCE-level ground motion while meeting architectural clear height con...
L = 12.6 in Mₙ/Mₚ = 1.14 MCE Ground Motion Clear Height Constraint RBS + AISC 358 Cyclic Validation RBS Detail Flange Reduction Column Beam RBS Zone Challenge
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