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EAG: Steel structure
Semi-Rigid beam-column connection in column line at last floor (2 channels tied together).
EAG814
In general, it is not advisable to count on perfect fixity in steel connections, save if undeformable stiffeners are provided.
The thickness and spacing of the transverse plates for the built-up column must be calculated.
As a reference, their thickness is in the order of 5/16 in., with a width of 6 in., and a spacing between 2 ft. and 3 ft.