22.2. AISC Specifications

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define AISC.

   Hint

   What does AISC stand for?

2. 2.

   What is Moment Capacity?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when a beam bends.

3. 3.

   What does AISC stand for?

   • American Institute of Steel Construction
   • American Institute of Structural Code
   • Aluminum Institute of Steel Construction

   Hint

   Use the full name.

4. 4.

   True or False: Axial loads do not impact the moment capacity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the interplay of loads on structures.

5. 5.

   Calculate the moment capacity of an unbraced column with a known unbraced length and loads. Use appropriate equations from AISC and provide the reasoning.

   Hint

   Directly apply AISC limits while calculating.

6. 6.

   Explain how changes in axial loads affect both the axial load capacity and the moment capacity of a beam column.

   Hint

   Refer to equations to solidify understanding of relationships.