Structural Stell Connection At The Web
Structural Stell Connection At The Web
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I have a W10x33 Column The Web thickness is 0.29. I need to assure that when I attach a jib crane with a 30' span to hold 1/2 ton. in the web section it will not pull out the web. I am using a manufactured jib that the Thrust & Pull is 6020#. I can not seem to find the formulas for this so I can check it. My gut feeling says I need to add a plate to thicken up the area of connection.






RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
If you want to analyze it, you probably would need to use "Yield Line" theory.
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
Do you mean such as a bearing stiffeners?
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
Just a question.... most jibs that I have seen are attached to a column flange so that they can swing approx. 180 degrees. Attaching to the web would limit the swing quite a bit. Are you sure this is what you want to do?
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
Thanks, I guess I needed reassurance
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
Depending on the length of the tee, whether it be one or two piece, welding the web of "tee" to the web of W10x33 could be difficult...
Regardless of the weld process, you do not have a direct, acceptable angle approach to obtain a good fillet - you have to approach the weld surfaces on a skew. Please correct me if I am misunderstanding something ...
RE: Structural Stell Connection At The Web
I think you are understanding everything correctly. I agree, if the tee is extremely long, the weld would be a problem. We have used this connection in other applications with no prolems or complaints from the fabricator provided the tee is no longer than about 18" or so. I don't know what kind of length Abutler is talking about for his jib connection though.