Exterior Tube Columns
Exterior Tube Columns
(OP)
Wanted to get input from other engineers on exposed exterior tube column base details. In particular how do you handle base details when they are below grade. My concern is that water will at some point find it's way into the column and there won't be a way out as the base of the column is below the concrete around it.
Is there a typical detail that you have seen or used that provides protection from this?
Is there a typical detail that you have seen or used that provides protection from this?






RE: Exterior Tube Columns
RE: Exterior Tube Columns
RE: Exterior Tube Columns
Another idea is to shop cut the tube above grade and shop weld a plate at this level with drain holes in the upper tube slightly above this level. Grout lower tube solid.