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(2) The required shear strength of column splices with respect to both
orthogonal axes of the column shall be Mpc /H (LRFD) or Mpc /1.5H (ASD),
as appropriate, where Mpc is the lesser nominal plastic flexural strength of
the column sections for the direction in question, and H is the story height.

8.5. Column Bases

The required strength of column bases shall be calculated in accordance with
Sections 8.5a, 8.5b, and 8.5c. The available strength of anchor rods shall be
determined in accordance with Specification Section J3.
The available strength of concrete elements at the column base, including anchor
rod embedment and reinforcing steel, shall be in accordance with ACI 318,
Appendix D.

User Note: When using concrete reinforcing steel as part of the anchorage
embedment design, it is important to understand the anchor failure modes and
provide reinforcement that is developed on both sides of the expected failure
surface. See ACI 318, Appendix D, Figure RD.4.1 and Section D.4.2.1, in-
cluding Commentary.

Exception: The special requirements in ACI 318, Appendix D, for regions of

moderate or high seismic risk, or for structures assigned to intermediate or high
seismic performance or design categories need not be applied.

8.5a Required Axial Strength

The required axial strength of column bases, including their attachment to the
foundation, shall be the summation of the vertical components of the required
strengths of the steel elements that are connected to the column base.

8.5b. Required Shear Strength

The required shear strength of column bases, including their attachments to the
foundations, shall be the summation of the horizontal component of the required
strengths of the steel elements that are connected to the column base as
follows:
(1) For diagonal bracing, the horizontal component shall be determined from
the required strength of bracing connections for the seismic load resisting
system (SLRS).
(2) For columns, the horizontal component shall be at least equal to the lesser
of the following:
(a) 2Ry Fy Zx /H (LRFD) or (2/1.5) Ry Fy Zx /H (ASD), as appropriate, of the
column
where
H = height of story, which may be taken as the distance between
the centerline of floor framing at each of the levels above and
below, or the distance between the top of floor slabs at each of
the levels above and below, in. (mm)

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(b) The shear calculated using the load combinations of the applicable
building code, including the amplified seismic load.

8.5c. Required Flexural Strength

The required flexural strength of column bases, including their attachment
to the foundation, shall be the summation of the required strengths of the steel
elements that are connected to the column base as follows:
(1) For diagonal bracing, the required flexural strength shall be at least equal to
the required strength of bracing connections for the SLRS.
(2) For columns, the required flexural strength shall be at least equal to the
lesser of the following:
(a) 1.1Ry Fy Z (LRFD) or (1.1/1.5)Ry Fy Z (ASD), as appropriate, of the
column or
(b) the moment calculated using the load combinations of the applicable
building code, including the amplified seismic load.

8.6. H-Piles
8.6a. Design of H-Piles
Design of H-piles shall comply with the provisions of the Specification regard-
ing design of members subjected to combined loads. H-piles shall meet the
requirements of Section 8.2b.

8.6b. Battered H-Piles

If battered (sloped) and vertical piles are used in a pile group, the vertical piles
shall be designed to support the combined effects of the dead and live loads
without the participation of the battered piles.

8.6c. Tension in H-Piles

Tension in each pile shall be transferred to the pile cap by mechanical means
such as shear keys, reinforcing bars or studs welded to the embedded portion
of the pile. Directly below the bottom of the pile cap, each pile shall be free of
attachments and welds for a length at least equal to the depth of the pile cross
section.

9. SPECIAL MOMENT FRAMES (SMF)

9.1. Scope
Special moment frames (SMF) are expected to withstand significant inelastic de-
formations when subjected to the forces resulting from the motions of the design
earthquake. SMF shall satisfy the requirements in this Section.

9.2. Beam-to-Column Connections

9.2a. Requirements
Beam-to-column connections used in the seismic load resisting system (SLRS)
shall satisfy the following three requirements:

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