Laboratory test data documenting chemistry, strength, elongation, reduction of area, and Charpy requirements for the samples tested in accordance with Section B6 shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the purchaser.
Inspection reports documenting satisfactory performance of magnetic particle tests per Section B6 shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the purchaser.
Certification of conformance with the requirements of this appendix shall be submitted by the manufacturer to the purchaser and to the engineer of record.
COMMENTARY on Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications
August 18, 2022
This Commentary is not part of ANSI/AISC 358-22, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications. It is included for informational purposes only.
INTRODUCTION
The standard is intended to be complete for normal design usage.
The Commentary furnishes background information and references for the benefit of the design professional seeking further understanding of the basis, derivations, and limits of the standard.
The standard and Commentary are intended for use by design professionals with demonstrated engineering competence.