Dear Admin,
I am designing extended end plate connection for IMF-frame (AISC-LRFD) with seismic provisions (AISC-DG4 & AISC 358-05).
Regarding to the provisions given in the aforementioned standards and report calculated by the RAM, I have several questions:
- plastic modulus of UB 406x178x67 beam should be Z=1346cm3 (as per BS section table), Z=15000cm3 (RAM)
- why gravity load component of shear force is equal to zero (Vg=0kN)
- distance between plastic hinges is obtained how?
Please refer to attached document.
Best Regards,
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