What's New At SidePlate Systems

Recent Events

January 2008	SidePlate is proud to be a part of these industry news-making projects: Sulpizio Family Cardiovascular Center at Univeristy of California, San Diego Medical Center and Fort Belvoir Hospital.
October 2007	As SidePlate Systems expands, we moved into our new offices at 23332 Mill Creek Dr., Ste 205 in Laguna Hills. The new office is in the same business park as our previous location.
May 2007	SidePlate Systems announces that it has issued for immediate use new and improved standards for construction. We are constantly evolving and making our connections easier to use by listening to fabricators and erectors, general contractors, engineers and architects. We are pleased to present our new Construction Guidelines, which introduce a) an easier approval process for project WPS/PQR's, and b) more freedom to the fabricator to exercise their ingenuity and particular shop configuration by making available options that include self-determination on whether to match mark or not link beams and their corresponding beam stubs; whether to pop out or recess horizontal and vertical shear plates; plate material requirements, and link beam-to-beam stub connection sequencing and detailing.
February 2007	SidePlate Systems obtained its 5th patent - demonstrating once again its cutting-edge creativity in steel frame connection technology for multiple design applications and building types, and for both new and retrofit construction.
May 2006	SidePlateŽ steel frame connection technology has been independently BLAST & PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE TESTED! The SidePlateŽ moment connection was selected for blast and progressive collapse testing, as part of a first-ever joint civilian agency/Department of Defense Steel Frame Blast and Progressive Collapse Test Program, to investigate the behavior of conventional steel frame construction and its beam-to-column connections when subjected to high-level bomb blast and subsequent progressive collapse conditions. SidePlateŽ steel frame connection system outperformed the post-Northridge 'traditional' WUF-B connection by: 2- and 3-times the gravity load carrying capacity 2-times the rotational ductility 5-times the energy absorption Progressive collapse test program results can be obtained by contacting the Interagency Security Council at http://www.oca.gsa.gov/mainpage.php. If you have any further questions please contact us.
January 2006	SidePlate Systems, Inc has joined forces with Hardy Frames, Inc., makers of the Hardy FrameŽ Panel and Brace Frame, to introduce standardized Moment Frames for residential and light commercial buildings. The new Hardy FrameŽ Moment Frame is the only pre-approved, pre-engineered and pre-fabricated Moment Frame system available. Our product is a cost-effective, state-of-the-art, Special Moment Frame (SMF) for one and two story applications that allows buildings to be designed with larger openings and less wall area required for lateral load resistance while exceeding the most stringent building code requirements. Additionally, the Hardy FrameŽ Moment Frame uses a pinned-base connection resulting in reduced foundation requirements and costs. For immediate installation and to facilitate framing, these Frames arrive at the jobsite fully assembled with wood nailers attached to all column flanges and to the top & bottom of the header. Unlike other moment connection types which must depend on the use of wide flange 'H' shapes for the connecting beam, the Hardy FrameŽ Moment Frame is uniquely configured with SidePlate's patented use of HSS tube steel beams. Because of the torsional stiffness and strength of HSS sections, lateral buckling of the beam flanges is avoided. As a result, this minimizes, if not eliminates altogether, costly and troublesome lateral bracing typically required by code to satisfy SMF design requirements. Such requirements apply to all other moment connection types, including the RBS (dog bone) connection. For more information or to download a Hardy FrameŽ Moment Frame catalog, installation details, code reports or calculations, go to www.hardyframe.com. To speak with a representative please call Hardy Frames, Inc. at (800) 754-3030.

Employment Opportunities at SidePlate Systems

• SidePlate Systems, Inc. is currently seeking talented professionals to advance the use and sales of its patented steel frame connection technology. For more information about a career with SidePlate e-mail your inquiry to greatjobs@sideplate.com.