New moment connection system introduced for steel-framed buildings
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The structural engineering firm Myers Nelson Houghton, Lawndale, CA, has developed a sophisticated steel beam-to-column connection system for use in new buildings and in salvaging earthquake-ravaged constructions. This system is a substantial improvement of conventional beam-to-column connections as it eliminates field welding in constructions and postyield staining of beam-flange-to-column-flange welds, column-flange materials.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1995
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Basin barriers steel Hanford against quakes
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The 1950s-vintage K basins, where spent-fuel is stored, in Hanford, Wash, could be affected by a major earthquake. There is about 2300 tons of spent fuel in the basins. A vulnerable unreinforced construction joint is in the floor of the basins. Steel barriers are being constructed to protect 2300 tons of the fuel. Plans are being made to transfer the fuel into new containers in another Hanford storage area.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1995
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