Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
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Hello everybody,
I'm working on a job were I used a baseplate with leveling bolts and grout for a column in biaxial bending. My question is that the client now wants to go without using the grout. Is it possible to model this situation in RAM, or does anyone know of a good resouce for sizing base plates in this situation.
Lamp posts and steet lights come to mind as we see those 'floating' base plates all over the place, so I know it can be done. I'm just curious if anyone can point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Scott
I'm working on a job were I used a baseplate with leveling bolts and grout for a column in biaxial bending. My question is that the client now wants to go without using the grout. Is it possible to model this situation in RAM, or does anyone know of a good resouce for sizing base plates in this situation.
Lamp posts and steet lights come to mind as we see those 'floating' base plates all over the place, so I know it can be done. I'm just curious if anyone can point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Scott
Scott






RE: Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
RE: Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
RE: Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
As Ron has pointed out this is a simple first principle analysis of point load supports not too unlike a rigid pile cap.
RE: Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
Scott
RE: Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
You also need to allow for bolt shear.
RE: Base plate with Leveling bolts and NO grout
BA