Is stiffener plate a lateral support
Is stiffener plate a lateral support
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I have 50 feet span W24x131. Due to columns and outriggers coming on this beam, I have placed a number of Parallel and Perpendicular stiffener plates. Is the beam top flange laterally braced or not?






RE: Is stiffener plate a lateral support
Having said that, more details on the parallel and perpendicular stiff plates and how they are connected to the beam before a final assumption is taken.
Regards,
Lutfi
www.cdeco.com
RE: Is stiffener plate a lateral support
RE: Is stiffener plate a lateral support
RE: Is stiffener plate a lateral support
RE: Is stiffener plate a lateral support
I believe stiffener plates directly over a column, with a four bolt cap plate on the column, essentially create a continuous column from the footing or floor below to the top flange of the beam. So, yes, the beam is braced at the column, because this "continuous" column is able to resist the lateral buckling force through bending.
DaveAtkins