Definition of "Work Point"
Definition of "Work Point"
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Hi everyone,
Can anyone provide a clear and concise definition of "work point" as far as its use in structural steel drawings is concerned? I see it frequently in structural steel details - drawn as a dot with the initials W.P. - showing for instance, where the centerlines of two adjacent steel members would meet? Is it only to show where two enterlines of steel members meet? How often is it used, and where must it always be specified? Does it need to be provided with dimensions? What are its usefulness to contractors or other engineers?
Thanks, y'all.
Can anyone provide a clear and concise definition of "work point" as far as its use in structural steel drawings is concerned? I see it frequently in structural steel details - drawn as a dot with the initials W.P. - showing for instance, where the centerlines of two adjacent steel members would meet? Is it only to show where two enterlines of steel members meet? How often is it used, and where must it always be specified? Does it need to be provided with dimensions? What are its usefulness to contractors or other engineers?
Thanks, y'all.






RE: Definition of "Work Point"
RE: Definition of "Work Point"
One example - in wood framed construction, in a sedction through the eave of a roof, we use the intersection of the exterior wall face and the plane of the bottom of roof sheathing as a work point.
This allows us to set a vertical dimension from the top of wall to the roof plane which sets the height of the roof. The work point is usually selected to also be tied in with plan dimensions as well.
RE: Definition of "Work Point"
RE: Definition of "Work Point"
RE: Definition of "Work Point"
RE: Definition of "Work Point"