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Yield-Link® Moment Connection 

Yield-Link® Moment Connection

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At Simpson Strong-Tie, we've built a heritage of steel connection innovation. Through our tireless commitment to technological advancement, research and rigorous testing, our engineers have acquired an unparalleled body of expertise, with more patents and code-listed products than anyone else in the business. Our Yield-Link moment connection is precision-made to meet the tough demands and increased loads of structural steel construction. From building owners to engineers, to contractors and fabricators, the Yield-Link's state-of-the-art design saves everyone time and money — while providing a connection that keeps structural steel buildings strong and safe.

Key Features

  • Saves time and costs on fabrication and erection
  • Requires no onsite welding of moment connection, reducing welding inspection costs
  • Replaceable Yield-Links allow for less costly repairs and shorter recovery times
  • Accepted into AISC 358-16 and code listed in ICC-ES ESR-2802
  • Can be integrated into your design software and can be designed without beam bracing
  • Reduces difficult coordination between welders and inspectors
  • No delays for field welding and welding inspection of the moment connection
  • Small restricted zone for easier MEP coordination
  • All shop welds are fillet welds, providing a simple fabrication process

Related Literature

Yield-Link® Moment Connection Modeling Guide
F-L-YLMCMG22
A modeling guide for the Yield-Link® moment connection for structural steel framing. The guide walks designers through the structural analysis and connection design of structural steel buildings.
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Yield-Link® Moment Connection Design Guide
F-L-YLMCDG20
A design guide for the Yield-Link® connection for structural steel designs including design requirements and considerations, methods of specification as well as product and anchorage information.
Flier
Yield-Link® Moment Connection for Structural Steel Frames
F-L-YLMC21
A flier on the Yield-Link® moment connection for structural steel frames describing product features and the engagement process on how to design and fabricate the Yield-Link moment connection.
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Yield-Link® Moment Connection Project Spotlight: Fremont Union High School District Building
S-L-FUHSD21
A sales flier highlighting use of the Simpson Strong-Tie® Yield-Link® moment connection in constructing the new Fremont Union High School District building.
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Yield-Link® Moment Connection Canadian Modeling Guide
F-L-YLMCMGCAN21
A modeling guide for the Yield-Link moment connection for structural steel framing in Canadian Limited States. The guide walks designers through the structural analysis and connection design.
Flier
Yield-Link® Moment Connection Design Guide
F-L-YLMCDGCAN21
A design guide for the Yield-Link® moment connection for structural steel designs including design requirements and considerations, methods of specification, and product and anchorage information.
Flier
Yield-Link® Moment Connection for Structural Steel Frames
F-L-YLMCCAN21
A flier describing product features of the Yield-Link® moment connection and the engagement process for designing and fabricating the connection for structural steel frames in Canadian Limit States.
Flier

Product Information Tables

Yield-Link Moment Connection Product Offering Table
Yield-Link Moment Connection Product Offering Table

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

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