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CAST CONNEX CUSTOM CASTING SPECIFICATION (Casting Specification)

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STEP 1: GEOMETRY STEP 2: LOADING
1B GRID 4A 2B

SEE DETAIL B CAST CONNEX MAX LRFD LOADS Clearly define external geometry of cast steel node. On structural drawings, provide governing axial, shear
FOR MEMBER CUSTOM CAST Z AT TOP ARM
GRID GRID STEEL NODE, Pu = 62 KIPS
and moments at the workpoint locations both in- and
SIZES 1B Z
REFER TO SPECS. Z Vu,x = 12 KIPS On structural drawings: out-of-plane using:
(SEE ADJACENT Y Y Vu,y = 18 KIPS 1A Define centerline geometry with workpoints, and
DETAILS FOR X X Mu,x = 52 K-FT
B X dimension their locations using vertical and horizontal 2A Tabular form, or
ADDT’L Mu,y = 41 K-FT
4A INFORMATION) Y dimensions and/or with angles.
CAST CONNEX 2B 2B Callouts on the detail.
CUSTOM MAX LRFD LOADS
CAST STEEL A,C Y Y 1B Dimension key structural features* including size of
AT ANGULAR ARMS
NODE, REFER
W0 (TYP. 1 OF 4) connecting members, length of cast steel arms, shape and Note: these loads are used to price the cast steel node.
TO SPECS. Pu = 46 KIPS (C) thickness of cast base plate, and other structural features. Once the project is awarded, Cast Connex may request
W.P. 3B X X
8 KIPS (T) Z Z
Vu,x = 25 KIPS equilibrated load combinations to complete structural
Vu,y = 56 KIPS On architectural drawings: analysis of cast steel node; see Casting Specification for
1B 1A Mu,x = 50 K-FT 1C Dimension key architectural features* including delegated design of steel castings.
Mu,y = 12 K-FT
X
any curvature or radii that define the form of the casting.
2B
MAX LRFD LOADS Y
AT BASE ARM *Contact a Cast Connex representative to help identify
FINISH FLOOR Pu = 182 KIPS key architectural and structural features prior to issuing drawings.
ELEV. Vu,x = 64 KIPS Z
Vu,y = 58 KIPS
Mu,x = 62 K-FT
Mu,y = 57 K-FT NOTE: STEP 3: CONNECTION STEP 4: SPECIFICATION
1) SPECIFIED FORCES RELATE TO GEOMETRY
OF EACH INDIVIDUAL ARM.
2) AXIAL LOADS SHOWN ARE COMPRESSION Structural Engineer of Record: design or delegate design to Call out steel casting on drawings and include casting
ONLY UNLESS NOTED “T” FOR TENSION.
the connection engineer the connections between the specification language within contract specification.
casting and adjacent structural elements. When relevant:
TREE COLUMN ELEVATION DETAIL A: CAST STEEL TREE NODE: ISOMETRIC VIEW 4A Call out steel casting on the detail with:
3A Design or delegate connections between casting and
adjacent concrete elements.* • CAST CONNEX CUSTOM CAST STEEL NODE, REFER
TO SPECIFICATIONS
1A 45˚ 45˚ 1A
3B PJP, AESS R = 4˚, TYP. 1C • Provide diameter and location of anchor rods within the
cast base plate feature For public projects, callout steel casting on the detail with:
W2
1B 1B 3B Design or delegate connections between casting and • CAST CONNEX CUSTOM CAST STEEL NODE OR
1B 0’-10 3/4” TYP.
(W3, W4, W5, W6) adjacent steel elements.* APPROVED EQUIVALENT, REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS
W3 W5 W6 W4
• Indicate welded joints where applicable 4B Include Casting Specification within Division 05 of the
• Include any architecturally exposed structural steel contract specification and coordinate product specific
(AESS) requirements; see Casting Specification for weld requirements with Cast Connex. Specification includes: 
1B 1B instructions for AESS craftsmanship.
1B
W0 • Performance-Based Specification Language
0’-10 3/4” TYP. 3C Design or delegate other connections including, Delegate design of steel castings by Cast Connex in
(W3, W4, W5, W6) but not limited to: bolted connections, and connections project specifications.   
1B
to wood products.* • Visual Inspection Criteria for Surface Quality
Coordinate surface quality expectations with Cast
1A 45˚ 45˚ 1A *Contact a Cast Connex representative to coordinate specific Connex to determine appropriate visual inspection
W1 detail requirements. criteria
4A CAST CONNEX • Coating & Finishing Requirements
CUSTOM CAST
STEEL NODE, 1B1’-10” TYP. Specify if steel casting is to be coated with
REFER TO SPECS. (W3, W4, W5, W6) same coating system of adjoined structural steel
elements, or otherwise.
DETAIL B: PLAN VIEW DETAIL C: SECTION • Visual requirements of Welded Connections 
Specify AESS welded connections to be ground
smooth and flush between casting and adjacent
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