Field Measuring Steel Beam Web Thickness
Field Measuring Steel Beam Web Thickness
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I was wondering if anyone is aware of a micrometer that can perform this task. Perhaps something like a disk-brake micrometer? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Thank you!






RE: Field Measuring Steel Beam Web Thickness
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He's asking about measuring the web, not the flange.
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Dik
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I have used that method as well but have had difficulty getting consistent measurements. In some case I have been fortunate and have been able to use web penetrations to get the mic right on the web. Sometimes the hole is too small and I place a small piece of flat steel on the backside of the hole and use my depth gauge from the opposite side. It just seemed to me that someone would make a micromemter in such a configuration that would allow you to reach around 8"-12" flanges and grab a web measurement directly. I have had no luck in my google searches.
waytsh
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RE: Field Measuring Steel Beam Web Thickness
These merely tranfer the distance, which we then have to measure separately with smaller calipers/verniers. Larger models, and ones that measure directly, are available but they get pretty expensive pretty fast.
To find them, I called the local Department of Transportation to ask if they had any. They gave me the Starrett name.
Google searches were difficult. I think the "transfer caliper" terms helped, as well as including dimensions (24", 36", etc.).
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