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Recommended Specifications and Quality Assurance Guidelines for Steel Moment-Frame Construction for Seismic Applications

Resource Record Cover Image Thumbnail - fema353cover.jpg This two-part publication provides recommended specifications for the fabrication and erection of steel moment-frames for seismic applications. Part One covers recommended specifications, including information on products; execution; welded joint and fabrication details; and quality control and assurance. Part Two outlines quality assurance guidelines; contractor qualifications and quality tasks; quality assurance agency qualifications and quality assurance tasks; and recommended methods for determining whether structural steel materials, welded joints, and bolted joints meet the applicable standards. The recommended design criteria contained in FEMA 350, FEMA 351, and FEMA 352 are based on the standards contained in this document.


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Media Type: File
Availability: Online
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Language: English
Date Published: 06/2000
Number of Pages: 201
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 353
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Media Type: Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
Date Published: 06/2000
Number of Pages: 201
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA 353
Distribution Restrictions: Number of Hard Copies: 10

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