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<h1>Yield-Link&reg; Moment Connection Engagement Process</h1>
<h2>Process Flow</h2>
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  alt="Engagement Process Flow"
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<p>Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for support for your structural steel project.</p>
<p>
  To streamline the structural analysis and connection design using the Simpson
  Strong-Tie steel moment frame Yield-Link&reg; moment connection, we have
  created the following tools and design guide to assist the designers.
</p>
<h3 class="h4">Step 1: Design Software</h3>
<p>
  <strong>A.</strong> For Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) products, we have
  created plugins that will work directly with ETABS and SAP2000.
</p>
<p>
  <img
    src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/rdj6xdi8ba/1955x1180px/f-l-ylmcdg20-036b.png"
    alt="Screen Shot of Yield Link Connection_ETABS v2.1"
  />
</p>
<div class="image__caption">
  <strong>ETABS/SAP2000 Plugin User Interface</strong>
</div>
<p>
  The
  <a
    href="/products/structural-steel/yield-link-moment-connection/software/sap-etabs-plugin"
    >ETABS/SAP2000 plugin</a
  >
  will automatically assign rotational springs to the ends of each beam when the
  user selects a beam size and Yield-Link size. After all the initial checks for
  beam flange thickness, beam flange width and Yield-Link yielding length are
  satisfied, the user can run the frame analysis and the plugin will
  automatically calculate the Beam and Link Check, Column Check, Shear Tab Check
  and show a Drift Summary. Beam and Column Design Check can also be performed
  and summarized under the Member Design tabs. When the frame designs are
  finalized, the user has the option to export all frame elevations in a DXF
  format. These frame elevations can then be used in the drawing set for
  documentation purposes. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for other design tools.
</p>
<p>
  <strong>B.</strong> For non-CSI software users, we have developed the
  <a href="https://www.strongtie.com/search/?q=F-L-SMFYLCMG"
    >Yield-Link Moment Connection Modeling Guide (F-L-SMFYLCMG)</a
  >
  and its companion Yield-Link Moment Connection Design Tool in Excel.
</p>
<p>
  The Connection Modeling Guide outlines different modeling techniques a user
  can incorporate to model the Yield-Link moment connections in your Analysis
  and Design Software. It gives step-by-step processes of how a user can model a
  Yield-Link moment connection in moment frames so the drift of the moment
  frames can be captured with the correct stiffness of the Yield-Link moment
  connections. The modeling guide also offers information on how to extract the
  moment to calculate the link axial forces for design and a Preliminary
  Yield-Link Selection Chart based on the design moments.
</p>
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  <div class="col-md-8 img-panel">
    <img
      src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/u17rdgfgx5/1449x859px/f-l-ylmcdg20-037b.png"
      alt="Connection Modeling Guide"
    />
    <div class="image__caption">
      <strong>Yield-Link Design Aid Chart</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <div class="col-md-4 img-panel">
    <img style="max-width: 250px"
      src="https://ssttoolbox.widen.net/content/6bno48vrkg/jpeg/Soft_YLMC_ProdPho_Ill_Soft_Yield-LinkMomentConnectionPlugins-Icon_C0.jpeg?w=250&h=250&position=c&color=ffffffff&quality=40&retina=true&u=cjmyin"
      alt="Yield-Link Connection Modeling Guide Cover"
    />
  </div>
  
</div>

<p>
  The companion
  <a
    href="https://www.strongtie.com/products/structural-steel/yield-link-moment-connection/software/modeling-guide"
    >Yield-Link Moment Connection Design Tool</a
  >
  in Excel can assist users in Yield-Link moment connection design. It has the
  ability to perform initial frame drift check, initial link size check and all
  the Beam and Link Check, Column Check and Shear Tab Check similar to the
  ETABS/SAP2000 plugin. This Excel tool can also export the frame models to
  RISA-3D format so the user can perform the final frame design (drift check,
  link strength check, beam-and-column design check). Similar to the
  ETABS/SAP2000 plugin, when design is finished, the User can export frame
  elevations with all the details required for construction.
</p>
<p>
  <img
    src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/fdasvom9bs/1725x1179px/f-l-ylmcdg20-038b.png"
    alt="Yield-Link® Moment Connection Design Tool in Excel"
  />
</p>
<div class="image__caption">
  <strong>User Interface for Yield-Link Excel Tool</strong>
</div>
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    <img
      src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/7kpsxe9w8l/436x567px/f-l-ylmcdg20-038c.png"
      alt="RISA-3D Model Exported from Excel Tool"
    />
    <div class="image__caption">
      <strong>RISA-3D Model Exported from Excel Tool</strong>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-12 img-panel">
    <div>
      <p>
        Look for Yield-Link moment connection in the upcoming release for
        RAM-Steel and RISA-3D.<br />
        <br />
      </p>
    </div>
    <img
      src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/tbgpsc5plj/1007x118px/f-l-ylmcdg20-038d.png"
      alt="RAM-Steel and RISA-3D."
    />
  </div>
  
</div>

<h3 class="h4">Step 2: CAD/BIM</h3>
<p>
  In addition to the frame elevation drawings the design software can generate,
  Simpson Strong-Tie also created
  <a
    href="/products/structural-steel/yield-link-moment-connection/software/revit-plugin"
    >Revit families</a
  >
  for our Yield-Link moment connections to help facilitate coordination between
  the different trades.
</p>
<p>
  <img
    src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/fkrougssn1/1420x716px/f-l-ylmcdg20-039b.png"
    alt="Revit Families for our Yield-Link® Moment Connections"
  />
</p>
<p>
  The Revit families can be imported into a typical project and added to the
  beam-to-column connections. The user can match the frame elevations for the
  location of the links and export a schedule to show the link sizes and
  quantities.
</p>
<p>
  <img
    src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/xerueaynt1/1861x679px/f-l-ylmcdg20-039c.png"
    alt="Revit Families can be Imported Into a Typical Project and Added to the Beam-to-Column Connections"
  />
</p>
<h3 class="h4">Step 3: Structural Drawings</h3>
<p>
  To assist engineers with specifying the designed frames, frame elevation
  drawing DXFs can be generated from the design tools. These elevation drawings
  include the beam and column sizes and Yield-Link moment connection sizes,
  including the shear tab. The CAD drawing includes shear tab thickness, shear
  tab bolt size and quantity, stiffener plate thickness (if required) and
  doubler plate thickness (if required) directly from design file. All this will
  help engineers ensure that their correct moment frame information is included
  in the structural drawings so the fabricator can detail and fabricate the
  moment frame correctly. It will also provide general contractors information
  on the frames for bid.
</p>
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    <div class="img-panel">
      <img
        src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/jd8f6b88f8/1242x917px/f-l-ylmcdg20-040a.png"
        alt="Frame Elevation Drawing DXFs"
      />
    </div>
  </div>
  
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    <div class="img-panel">
      <img
        src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/8xudrdkydg/1530x436px/f-l-ylmcdg20-040c.png"
        alt="CAD Drawing Legend"
      />
    </div>
  </div>
  
</div>
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    <div class="col-md-12">
      <h4>Step 4: Construction Documents</h4>
    </div>
    
    <div class="col-md-6">
      <p>
        Along with the frame elevations,
        <a
          href="/products/structural-steel/yield-link-moment-connection/software/revit-plugin"
          >Revit families</a
        >
        and Yield-Link moment connection schedule, Simpson Strong-Tie also
        generated a typical detail sheet for engineers to incorporate into their
        document set. Master specification for the Yield-Links can be included
        in the specification set.
      </p>
    </div>
    
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      <img
        src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/q12yhwbcrp/1142x722px/f-l-ylmcdg20-040d.png"
      />
    </div>
    
  </div>
  
  <h3 class="h4">Step 5: Quoting</h3>
  <p>
    With the Yield-Link moment connection information from the structural
    documents, customers can contact Simpson Strong-Tie for Yield-Link pricing
    information. Call Simpson Strong-Tie at (800) 999-5099 or e-mail
    <a href="mailto:yieldlink@strongtie.com">yieldlink@strongtie.com</a> for a
    quote. There are no licensing fees or minimum square footage for using the
    Yield-Link moment connections.
  </p>
  <h3 class="h4">Step 6: Detailing</h3>
  <p>
    Simpson Strong-Tie has created
    <a
      href="/products/structural-steel/yield-link-moment-connection/software/tekla-plugin"
      >TEKLA</a
    >
    and
    <a
      href="/products/structural-steel/yield-link-moment-connection/software/sds-plugin"
      >SDS/2</a
    >
    custom components for our Yield-Link moment connections to assist detailers
    in locating the beam and column holes at the special moment connection
    region. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for a copy of the custom components for
    detailing with TEKLA or SDS/2.
  </p>
  <p>
    For those not on the TEKLA or SDS/2 platform, please contact Simpson
    Strong-Tie for a Yield-Link detailing sheet. The detailing sheet has all the
    information a detailer will need to locate the holes in the beam and column
    at the Yield-Link moment connection.
  </p>
  <div class="row">
    <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 img-panel">
      <img
        src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/vvdy4cfoak/1084x645px/f-l-ylmcdg20-041b.png"
        alt="RISA-3D Model Exported from Excel Tool"
      />
    </div>
    
    <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 img-panel">
      <img
        src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/f0ah47rqpz/926x558px/f-l-ylmcdg20-041c.png"
        alt="RAM-Steel and RISA-3D."
      /><br />
      <p>
        <img
          src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/w6xxrgpmdi/182x66px/f-l-ylmcdg20-041d.png"
          class="left"
        />The Yield-Link moment connection is also included in the SDS/2
        software.
      </p>
    </div>
    
  </div>
  
  <h3 class="h4">Step 7: Ordering/Shipping</h3>
  <div class="row">
    <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6">
      <p>
        Whether you install the Yield-Link moment connections on the jobsite or
        in your shop, Simpson Strong-Tie can work with you to deliver the
        Yield-Link moment connection parts to your preferred location. For each
        moment connection, you will receive (2) Yield-Links, (2) buckling
        restraint plates, and (4) spacer plates. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for
        shipping options.
      </p>
    </div>
    
    <div class="col-md-6 col-sm-6 img-panel">
      <img
        src="https://embed.widencdn.net/img/ssttoolbox/se1ktijvqk/867x739px/f-l-ylmcdg20-041e.png"
        alt="RAM-Steel and RISA-3D."
      />
    </div>
    
  </div>

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