Column Splice Joints

In RAM Connection, Column Splice (CS) Joints can be created with the following configurations:

Shear Connections for Column Splice Joints

Connector	Design Code	Column Sections	Connection Options
	AISC: Single Plate (SP) AS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP) BS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP) CSA: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP) EN: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP) GB: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP) IS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP) NZS: Web Bolted Cover Plate (WCP)	I-Shaped	Column Size: Columns may be different depths. Connection Type: Bolted or Welded Double Plate: Available in the Connection Pad.
	EN: Web Angle Cleats (4AWCS)	I-Shaped	Column Size: Columns may be different depths.

Moment Connections for Column Splice Joints

Connector	Design Code	Column Sections	Connection Options
	AISC: Flange Plate (FP) AS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FPCS) BS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP) CSA: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FPCS) EN: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP) GB: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP) IS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP) NZS: Flange Bolted Cover Plate (FCP)	I-Shaped	Column Size: Columns may be different depths. Connection Type: Bolted or Welded Interior Plate: Available in the Connection Pad for Bolted Splices.
	AS: Directly Welded (DWCS)	I-Shaped	Column Size: Columns must be the same size.

Axial Connections for Column Splice Joints

Connector	Design Code	Column Sections	Connection Options
	AISC: End Plate HSS (EP) AS: End Plate HSS (EP) CSA: End Plate HSS (EP) EN: End Plate HSS (EP) GB: End Plate HSS (EP) NZS: End Plate HSS (EP)	Rectangular Circular	Column Size: Columns may be different depths. Column Shape: Columns must be the same shape.

In RAM Connection, axial forces can be assigned to a column splice as follows:

• Tension: Positive Axial Force
• Compression: Negative Axial Force