Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Structural engineers for the Rose Avenue Elementary School project in Oxnard, California, a high seismic zone, chose to switch from welded connections for special moment frames to the Simpson Strong-Tie® Yield-Link® moment connection, which is designed with bolted connections. This case study shares the experiences of structural engineers, fabricators and other project partners utilizing this innovative solution for structural steel construction.

With over 65 years of leadership in structural engineering, Simpson Strong-Tie offers proven solutions for structural steel. High-performance products like our Yield-Link® moment and brace connections and Edge-Tie™ system for cladding connections are tested, available and backed by our unmatched technical and onsite support. And our advanced software helps streamline design and detailing. With Simpson Strong-Tie as your partner in structural steel, you’ll work smarter and build stronger.

Featured Products:

Yield-Link® Moment Connection software design tools and plugins: strongtie.com/products/go/structural-steel/yield-link-special-moment-frame-software-tools?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yield_link

Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame: strongtie.com/smfstandardsizes_specialmomentframe/smf_frame/p/strong-frame-special-moment-frame?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yield_link

Simpson Strong-Tie innovative solutions for the steel construction industry:
strongtie.com/solutions/steel-construction?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yield_link

Yield-Link® Brace Connection:
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Edge-Tie™ system for steel construction:
strongtie.com/solutions/steel-construction/edgetie?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yield_link

Edge-Tie™ system software design tools and plugins:
strongtie.com/products/go/structural-steel/edgetie-software-tools?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yield_link

Titen HD® Heavy-Duty Screw Anchor:
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Strong-Drive® XL LARGE-HEAD METAL Screw:
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