When actual column/shear capacities appear far above/under what the EOR’s connection model used, the sound practice is to:
Choices
- (A) Ignore it
- (B) Reconcile boundary conditions/connections, joint fixes, and nonlinearity with EOR/connection schedule
- (C) Add cosmetic fireproofing
- (D) Rely on dead load
Correct answer: (B)
Reconcile boundary conditions/connections, joint fixes, and nonlinearity with EOR/connection schedule
Explanation
AISC/ASCE: connection compatibility — strength alone without compatible modeling is unsafe.