Strong-Link™ Moment Connection (SLMC)
Product Details
The Strong-Link™ moment connection (SLMC) is engineered with strength and convenience in mind. Specifically designed for wind-governed areas, including seismic design categories A, B, and C, the high-strength SLMC streamlines the design process for specifiers and steel contractors. This fully bolted solution eliminates the need for field welding, reducing labor and inspection costs and speeding up installation. The SLMC is field-adjustable, ensuring optimal alignment at the connection interface between the beam and column.
Key Features
- Specifically designed for wind-governed designs, including seismic categories A, B or C
- Fully bolted connection eliminates the need for onsite welding, reducing labor and inspection costs
- Accelerated fit-up enabled by a bolted design with oversized holes at the flange for greater adjustability
- No licensing fee
- Streamlined design process with quick and easy specification using intuitive design tables
- Software tools offering complete detailing solutions
- Readily available for delivery and quicker project completion
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Load Tables
Strong-Link Moment Connection General Information
| Strong-Link Model No. | Design Information | Geometry | ||||||||||||
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| ASD | LRFD | Keff | Stem | Flange | Notch | |||||||||
| Pn,Link/Ω | ϕPn,Link | LLink | tstem | sc | gstem | bflange | hflange | tflange | sflange | gflange | anotch | bnotch | ||
| kips | kips | kip/in. | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | |
| SLMC100-3.5 | 66.8 | 100 | 11,080 | 11 1/2 | 0.550 | 4 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 8 | 6 1/2 | 0.980 | 5 | 4 3/8 | 1 9/16 | 2 7/8 |
| SLMC100-5 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| SLMC162-3.5 | 108 | 162 | 15,080 | 15 1/8 | 0.670 | 5 | 3 1/2 | 8 | 7 3/8 | 1.220 | 5 1/4 | 5 | 1 9/16 | 2 7/8 |
| SLMC162-5 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| SLMC243-4 | 161 | 243 | 16,820 | 16 3/8 | 0.765 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 1/4 | 1.260 | 5 3/4 | 5 1/2 | 1 9/16 | 3 |
| SLMC243-5.5 | 5 1/2 | |||||||||||||
| SLMC334-4.5 | 223 | 334 | 18,830 | 19 1/2 | 1.030 | 6 | 4 1/2 | 10 | 9 1/2 | 1.810 | 6 1/4 | 6 1/4 | 1 5/8 | 3 |
| SLMC334-5.5 | 5 1/2 | |||||||||||||
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Strong-Link Moment Connection Bolting Requirements
| Strong-Link Model No. | Bolt Information | |||
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| Bolt Size and Grade | Location | No. of Bolts | Bolted Joint Type | |
| SLMC100 | 3/4" A325 |
Link Flange | 4 | Snug-Tight |
| Link Stem | 6 | |||
| SLMC162 | 7/8" A325 |
Link Flange | 4 | Snug-Tight |
| Link Stem | 8 | Pretensioned | ||
| SLMC243 | 1" A490 |
Link Flange | 4 | Pretensioned |
| Link Stem | 8 | |||
| SLMC334 | 1 1/8" A490 |
Link Flange | 4 | Pretensioned |
| Link Stem | 10 | |||
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Code Reports & Compliance
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