What are the costs and benefits of the Strong Frame Ordinary Moment Frame compared to a conventionally-fabricated ordinary moment frame?
The unit cost of a Strong Frame Ordinary Moment Frame may be more than a frame made by a local steel fabricator, however the following benefits will offset this cost difference: • Fits within a 2×6 wall, eliminating the need for possible costly architectural modifications to “hide” the wider steel members used in ordinary moment frames. • The ability to choose a solution from a catalog provides significant time savings for the Designer. This can save hours if not days required for the calculations and drawings of moment frames and their anchorage. • No delays due to shop drawing production and review. • Immediate internet, phone, and field support from the design phase to installation. (Call (800) 999-5099, send email to asksimpson@strongtie.com, or use this form.) • May be installed by framers; no need to hire a steel erector. • No field welding required, eliminating weld quality concerns, inspection costs and fire safety issues. • Arrives unassembled to the job site, taking up less s
