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Traditional Moment Connection vs. SidePlate FRAME
Now with SidePlate FRAME® the owner SAVES $248,000 in construction costs ($1.27/sf) PLUS 24% (76) fewer moment connections to install in the field resulting in a faster construction schedule.
6-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING, PINEVILLE, NC
LATERAL SYSTEM: STEEL MOMENT FRAMES GOVERNED BY WIND
AREA: 195,000 S.F.
Material Take-Off & Estimated Costs:
| Traditional WUF-B FIXED Base | SidePlate FRAME® System FIXED Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Weight | |
| Lateral Columns |
W14x257 / 176 / 159 2.49 psf |
W21x147 / 122 / 101 1.59 psf |
| Lateral Beams |
W24x146 / 117 / 94 2.63 psf |
W24x94 / 76 / 68 1.22 psf |
| Gravity Columns & Beams | 5.11 psf | 5.81 psf |
| Connection Plates | 0.1 psf | 0.7 psf |
| Misc. Steel | 1.7 psf | 1.7 psf |
| Total Steel Weight | 12.0 psf (1,170 tons) | 11.0 psf (1,072 tons) |
| Estimated Fabricated & Erected Steel Costs |
$3,745,000 ($3,200/ton) | $3,489,000 ($3,255/ton) |
| SidePlate® Services & License Fee |
Not Applicable | $80,000 |
| Moment Frame Column Footings converted to Gravity Column Ftgs |
-- | <$30,000> |
| Shop Special Inspection Costs | $42,000 | Not Applicable |
| Total Estimated Costs | $3,787,000 | $3,539,000 |
| Estimated Savings with SidePlate™ Moment Frames |
98 tons or 1.0 psf PLUS 24% fewer moment connections |
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