Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Column Strengthening for canopy structure
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I need to cantilever a canopy about 4m long from the end of a portal frame building and this would then be off a column (460UB 57) in the weak axis direction. Anyone have any ideas how to strengthen the column to take the moment due to the cantilever?
Thanks!
Thanks!






RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
You could weld a plate from flange to flange on both sides creating a box shape.
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Perhaps a big channel fixed to the outside flange of the 2 last portal columns.
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Thanks!
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Just remove stiffener and reweld a trimmed atiffener would do it.
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Another idea is to use an L shaped frame which would resolve the reaction into a horizontal push and pull which is easier to handle.
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Not really following your idea! Could you elaborate more. I will post a drawing of the situation if you like>
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
A hit and run case.
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
RE: Column Strengthening for canopy structure
Yes may work, I was thinking in tunnel vision just about strengthening column.