HSS members are an excellent choice in braced frames. After discussing best practices for choosing the optimal HSS brace section, a library of details will be covered for HSS bracing connections. We will also navigate recent code updates and fabrication insights into these essential connections.
This session will cover:
Design Essentials: Learn design considerations for common HSS brace connection details, including slotted, end tee, and seismically reinforced connections.
Combined Loading: Step through limit state checks for gusset plate-to-HSS column connections, with a focus on guidance for combined shear, axial, and moment loading.
Real-World Examples: Dive into practical application with design examples, including a slotted HSS brace connection and a gusset plate-to-HSS column connection example under combined loading.