The new Strong Frame® special moment frame represents the latest innovative lateral system solution from Simpson Strong‑Tie. Its patented Yield-Link™ structural fuse is designed to bear the brunt of lateral forces during a seismic event which isolates damage within the frame and keeps the structural integrity of the beams and columns intact. With bolt-on/bolt-off ability, the fuses are fully replaceable if damaged, which makes replacement much easier since the beam and columns can remain in the structure during repairs. The replaceable Yield- Link structural fuse also enables the Strong Frame special moment frame to be designed without lateral bracing from the beam to the adjacent roof or floor diaphragm. There is no risk of fire when installed in an existing structure, as no field welding is required.
Features
- Predesigned Special Moment Frame Solutions: Designers can choose from 192 pre-engineered and custom-sized frame solutions up to 24′ wide and 20′ tall using Strong Frame® Selector software.
- 100% Bolted Connections: Install frames more quickly with no field welding required. An impact gun or spud wrench is all that are required to make the connection.
- Ideal for Retrofits: With 100% bolted connections, Strong Frame special moment frames do not require field welding in the close quarters of an existing building. The frame’s increased ductility is ideally suited for use in older structures.
- Code Listed:: Strong Frame special moment frames are code-listed under ICC-ES ESR-2802 and are pending prequalification approval under AISC 358.
- No Beam Bracing Required: Proprietary Yield-Link fuse eliminates the need for lateral beam bracing, which is typically required
- Greater Quality Control: Frames are manufactured and partially assembled in a production environment with comprehensive quality-control measures. Field-bolted connections eliminate questions about the quality of field welds. All field-bolted connections are snug-tight.
(Protected by U.S. Patent No. 8,001,734 B2 and other pending and granted foreign patents.)
The “Special” Behind the Special Moment Frame
The new Strong Frame® special moment frame provides high lateral-force resistance to seismic events. Our innovative Yield-Link™ structural fuse is designed so the connection response remains ductile under load, providing more predictable performance. Little, if any, deformation is expected from the members.
This new special moment frame features a partially restrained beam-to-column connection, consisting of a modified, single-plate shear tab for shear transfer and a modified structural fuse for moment transfer designed to prevent moment transfer through the shear tab connection. This ensures the frame’s structural integrity during and after a seismic event.
Strong Frame Special Moment Frame Models by Opening Width and Nominal Height
| Clear Opening Width | Nominal Moment Frame Height | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 feet | 9 feet | 10 feet | 12 feet | 14 feet | 16 feet | 18 feet | 20 feet | |
| Model No. | Model No. | Model No. | Model No. | Model No. | Model No. | Model No. | Model No. | |
| 8′-2″ | SMF1012-8×8-L | SMF1012-8×9-L | SMF1012-8×10-L | SMF1212-8×12-L | SMF1412-8×14-L | SMF1412-8×16-L | SMF1412-8×18-L | SMF1412-8×20-L |
| 8′-2″ | SMF1612-8×8-M | SMF1612-8×9-M | SMF1612-8×10-M | SMF1612-8×12-M | SMF1612-8×14-M | SMF1612-8×16-M | SMF1612-8×18-M | SMF1612-8×20-M |
| 8′-2″ | SMF1616-8×8-L | SMF1616-8×9-M | SMF1616-8×10-M | SMF1616-8×12-M | SMF1616-8×14-M | SMF1616-8×16-M | SMF1616-8×18-M | SMF1616-8×20-M |
| 10′-2″ | SMF1012-10×8-L | SMF1012-10×9-L | SMF1012-10×10-L | SMF1212-10×12-L | SMF1412-10×14-L | SMF1412-10×16-L | SMF1412-10×18-L | SMF1412-10×20-L |
| 10′-2″ | SMF1612-10×8-M | SMF1612-10×9-M | SMF1612-10×10-M | SMF1612-10×12-M | SMF1612-10×14-M | SMF1612-10×16-M | SMF1612-10×18-M | SMF1612-10×20-M |
| 10′-2″ | SMF1616-10×8-M | SMF1616-10×9-M | SMF1616-10×10-M | SMF1616-10×12-M | SMF1616-10×14-M | SMF1616-10×16-M | SMF1616-10×18-M | SMF1616-10×20-M |
| 12′-4″ | SMF1012-12×8-L | SMF1012-12×9-L | SMF1012-12×10-L | SMF1212-12×12-L | SMF1412-12×14-L | SMF1412-12×16-L | SMF1412-12×18-L | SMF1412-12×20-L |
| 12′-4″ | SMF1612-12×8-M | SMF1612-12×9-M | SMF1612-12×10-M | SMF1612-12×12-M | SMF1612-12×14-M | SMF1612-12×16-M | SMF1612-12×18-M | SMF1612-12×20-M |
| 12′-4″ | SMF1616-12×8-M | SMF1616-12×9-M | SMF1616-12×10-M | SMF1616-12×12-H | SMF1616-12×14-H | SMF1616-12×16-H | SMF1616-12×18-H | SMF1616-12×20-H |
| 14′-4″ | SMF1012-14×8-L | SMF1012-14×9-L | SMF1012-14×10-L | SMF1212-14×12-L | SMF1412-14×14-L | SMF1412-14×16-L | SMF1412-14×18-L | SMF1412-14×20-L |
| 14′-4″ | SMF1612-14×8-M | SMF1612-14×9-M | SMF1612-14×10-M | SMF1612-14×12-M | SMF1612-14×14-M | SMF1612-14×16-M | SMF1612-14×18-M | SMF1612-14×20-M |
| 14′-4″ | SMF1616-14×8-M | SMF1616-14×9-H | SMF1616-14×10-H | SMF1616-14×12-H | SMF1616-14×14-H | SMF1616-14×16-H | SMF1616-14×18-H | SMF1616-14×20-H |
| 16′-4″ | SMF1012-16×8-L | SMF1012-16×9-L | SMF1012-16×10-L | SMF1212-16×12-L | SMF1412-16×14-L | SMF1412-16×16-L | SMF1412-16×18-L | SMF1412-16×20-L |
| 16′-4″ | SMF1612-16×8-M | SMF1612-16×9-M | SMF1612-16×10-M | SMF1612-16×12-M | SMF1612-16×14-M | SMF1612-16×16-M | SMF1612-16×18-M | SMF1612-16×20-M |
| 16′-4″ | SMF1616-16×8-M | SMF1616-16×9-H | SMF1616-16×10-H | SMF1616-16×12-H | SMF1616-16×14-H | SMF1616-16×16-H | SMF1616-16×18-H | SMF1616-16×20-H |
| 18′-4″ | SMF1012-18×8-L | SMF1012-18×9-L | SMF1012-18×10-L | SMF1212-18×12-L | SMF1412-18×14-L | SMF1412-18×16-L | SMF1412-18×18-L | SMF1412-18×20-L |
| 18′-4″ | SMF1612-18×8-M | SMF1612-18×9-M | SMF1612-18×10-M | SMF1612-18×12-M | SMF1612-18×14-M | SMF1612-18×16-M | SMF1612-18×18-M | SMF1612-18×20-M |
| 18′-4″ | SMF1616-18×8-M | SMF1616-18×9-H | SMF1616-18×10-H | SMF1616-18×12-H | SMF1616-18×14-H | SMF1616-18×16-H | SMF1616-18×18-H | SMF1616-18×20-H |
| 20′-4″ | SMF1012-20×8-L | SMF1012-20×9-L | SMF1012-20×10-L | SMF1212-20×12-L | SMF1412-20×14-L | SMF1412-20×16-L | SMF1412-20×18-L | SMF1412-20×20-L |
| 20′-4″ | SMF1612-20×8-M | SMF1612-20×9-M | SMF1612-20×10-M | SMF1612-20×12-M | SMF1612-20×14-M | SMF1612-20×16-M | SMF1612-20×18-M | SMF1612-20×20-M |
| 20′-4″ | SMF1616-20×8-M | SMF1616-20×9-H | SMF1616-20×10-H | SMF1616-20×12-H | SMF1616-20×14-H | SMF1616-20×16-H | SMF1616-20×18-H | SMF1616-20×20-H |
| 24′-4″ | SMF1012-24×8-L | SMF1012-24×9-L | SMF1012-24×10-L | SMF1212-24×12-L | SMF1412-24×14-L | SMF1412-24×16-L | SMF1412-24×18-L | SMF1412-24×20-L |
| 24′-4″ | SMF1612-24×8-L | SMF1612-24×9-L | SMF1612-24×10-L | SMF1612-24×12-L | SMF1612-24×14-L | SMF1612-24×16-L | SMF1612-24×18-L | SMF1612-24×20-L |
| 24′-4″ | SMF1616-24×8-M | SMF1616-24×9-M | SMF1616-24×10-M | SMF1616-24×12-M | SMF1616-24×14-M | SMF1616-24×16-M | SMF1616-24×18-M | SMF1616-24×20-M |
Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame: Introduction to the Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame.