Slotted Hole Conncection
Slotted Hole Conncection
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Hi,
I am in need to connect a new steel structure to an Existing steel structure with a beam. But the beam hast to transfer only the Gravity Force not the Lateral force.
I have to choose the slooted hole connection. But I am not aware of the Slotted hole connection in both the lateral directions. ( Both X & Z Direction are lateral , Y is in Vertical ).
Anybody can help me to fix the Slotted hole connection in 2 directions.
With Regards,
Vivek
I am in need to connect a new steel structure to an Existing steel structure with a beam. But the beam hast to transfer only the Gravity Force not the Lateral force.
I have to choose the slooted hole connection. But I am not aware of the Slotted hole connection in both the lateral directions. ( Both X & Z Direction are lateral , Y is in Vertical ).
Anybody can help me to fix the Slotted hole connection in 2 directions.
With Regards,
Vivek






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What is the exact reason why you need to isolate the two? Is this a seismic zone?
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I need to insure full movement in both mutually perpendicular axes NS/EW at interface connection to the existing Building.
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Suggest you provide your requirements to a slide bearing manufacturer.
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you still didnt really answer my question. Is your client more aware of structural implications than you? If so then why are they employing you? if not then why are they dictating design philosophy?
No problems if there are good reasons to agree with this but if this is the case then it would be good to understand the reasons. There may actually be situations where 2 separate lateral systems would cause more problems than it solves.
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The existing structure is a Process structure. And the new one is also a process structure. In the existing structure so many sensitive equipments are there. because of that , we are forced not to transfer the lateral loads either direction.
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If they are two process structures with vibrating machinery then you may want to consider completely isolating the two rather than jointing them in any way. That way any vibrations in one will not induce vibrations in the other.
Slotted holes are not really suitable for isolating vibrations.
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also if your structure is too high you may want to consider the deflection/drift of column/strucuture, so you can size your slotted hole correctly to not transfer lateral load.
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Dik
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Line of the day goes to you:
"...In industrial structures, the cost of the structure itself is usually a minor component...saving a few dollars initially usually leads to long term grief...."
From my experience, usually the owners recognize this too. I have been asked more times about "under designing" something as opposed to "over designing" when it comes to heavy industrial facilities.
Shut-downs and down time cost these facilities millions of dollars sometimes on a daily basis. Owners want these facilities up and running period.
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