Moment resisting frame having cruciform columns and beam connections and method for use therewith

摘要

A moment resisting frame comprising a vertical column having a cruciform shape in cross section and having first and second vertically extending surfaces extending at an angle and being disposed at an angle with respect to each other and extending along X and Y axes and defining a space therebetween. Upper and lower spaced apart horizontally disposed gusset plates are secured to the first and second surfaces. A beam having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis is provided. The beam has upper and lower flanges and a vertically extending web extending between the flanges. The first end of the beam extends into a position adjacent the space and in a direction which is disposed between X and Y axes. A connection is disposed in the space for securing the first end of the beam to the surfaces and to the upper and lower gussets.