Wide Flange To HSS Col FR Connection
Wide Flange To HSS Col FR Connection
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I have a HSS8x8x1/2 Tube Col and W14x30 beams on both sides that form a rigid frame. The design engineer used bolted end plates, but didn't see that the plates protrude outside of the walls. The steel fabricator has contacted me requesting that I come up with a better solution for the FR Connection.
I came across a detail that uses angle straps to transfer the flange force from one beam to the other. Has anyone seen this used before? If so, where could I find literature about it?
Val
I came across a detail that uses angle straps to transfer the flange force from one beam to the other. Has anyone seen this used before? If so, where could I find literature about it?
Val






RE: Wide Flange To HSS Col FR Connection
Verify the loads and load cases before substituting one connection for another.
RE: Wide Flange To HSS Col FR Connection
RE: Wide Flange To HSS Col FR Connection
RE: Wide Flange To HSS Col FR Connection
We are proceeding to use flange plates top and bottom and welding them to the face of the HSS column with a CJP weld. The reason for flange plates is that the flanges of the W14x22/W14x30 are not wide enough to prevent local yielding of the HSS wall.
Hope this helps.
Val
Val Courtney, PE
Optimal Engineering, Inc.