bolt and weld connections
bolt and weld connections
(OP)
could anyone please elaborate on the the comparative cost of field and shop erections of bolt and weld connections?
thank-you in advance for the great information!
thank-you in advance for the great information!






RE: bolt and weld connections
This isn't really supposed to be a "do my homework for me" forum, but on the other hand this isn't exactly textbook information...I'm all for giving students a grip on reality. As long as there aren't 30 students from the same class all asking the same question!
Hg
RE: bolt and weld connections
but thanks anyways! have a great day.
RE: bolt and weld connections
Hg
RE: bolt and weld connections
Shop welding is always cheaper and easier and higher quality than field welding. Steel errectors like bolted connections. Field weld when required such as moment connections or for items such as roof truss to shoe connections. Welders have to lug around heavy welding cables and steel errectors have bags of bolts. If you are installing steel in cold weather, then the shrink of the steel can make bolting difficult. Try a means guide to get an "idea" of bolt/welding hours required....adjust hours as required
RE: bolt and weld connections
My preference is shop-weld and site-bolt. If you have to site-weld, then allow for a reduced factor of safety on the weld in your design.