steel column + beam
steel column + beam
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I am designing steel tube columns with steel tube beam. It is not a moment frame. Only for supporting vertical loads.
When is better to weld the beam on side of the column and when is it better on top of the column?
When is better to weld the beam on side of the column and when is it better on top of the column?






RE: steel column + beam
Welding on the side will need a knife plate connection or a seated connection. Setting on top will only need a cap plate.
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BA
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Why are all steel moment frames constructed the way beam on side of the column? i think it would transfer the moment even if the beam is set on top of the column over the end plate....
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Alternatively, if there is a good chance of upward extension, you could extend the column slightly above the top of beam and use a single or double angle connection to the beam web. You would still need a cap plate to attach the future column extension.
BA
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while it is common practice specially in my industry, i have some existing here where beam is on top of column moment connected because column extension can be tripping hazard for top platform.
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