Practice Advisory 12: Unstiffened eccentric cleat connections in compression
- Abbreviation
- Practice Advisory 12
- Valid from
- 1/12/2016
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Practice advisory
- Format
- Website
Description
If you're a structural design engineer, you need to be aware of problems when using unstiffened eccentric cleats to connect compression members such as braces and frame members to supporting members. This guidance also alerts you to a flawed design method.
Scope
This Practice Advisory includes:
- Flawed method
- Design method
- Recommended limited use of the unstiffened connection with no lateral restraint
- Combined tension and compression connections
- Other design considerations
- Existing installations
- Design concern
- References