Column Splice Connections


Column Splice Joints

In RAM Connection, Column Splice (CS) Joints can be created with the following configurations:

 

Shear Connections 

Connector

Design CodeColumn SectionsConnection Options
  • AISC: Single Plate (SP)
  • AS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • BS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • CSA: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • EN: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • GB: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • IS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • NZS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)
  • I-Shaped
  • Column Size: Columns may be different depths.
  • Connection Type: Bolted or Welded
  • Double Plate: Available in the Connection Pad.
  • EN: Web Angle Cleats (4AWCS)
  • I-Shaped
  • Column Size: Columns may be different depths.

 

Moment Connections

Connector

Design CodeColumn SectionsConnection Options
  • AISC: Flange Plate (FP)
  • AS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FPCS)
  • BS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP)
  • CSA: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FPCS)
  • EN: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP)
  • GB: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP)
  • IS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP)
  • NZS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP)
  • I-Shaped
  • Column Size: Columns may be different depths.
  • Connection Type: Bolted or Welded
  • Interior Plate: Available in the Connection Pad for Bolted Splices.
  • AS: Directly Welded (DWCS)
  • I-Shaped
  • Column Size: Columns must be the same size.

 

Axial Connections 

Connector

Design CodeColumn SectionsConnection Options
  • AISC: End Plate HSS (EP)
  • AS: End Plate HSS (EP)
  • CSA: End Plate HSS (EP)
  • EN: End Plate HSS (EP)
  • GB: End Plate HSS (EP)
  • NZS: End Plate HSS (EP)
  • Rectangular
  • Circular
  • Column Size: Columns may be different depths.
  • Column Shape: Columns must be the same shape.

In RAM Connection, axial forces can be assigned to a column splice as follows: