Bolt On Reinforcing - Built-Up Steel Members
Bolt On Reinforcing - Built-Up Steel Members
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Does anyone know if extensive load testing as been done on steel members that have been reinforced by bolting on reinforcing?
I am looking for actual testing reports & documentation that shows bolting on reinforcing works or doesn't work. Bolting on steel to existing steel members to build up a stronger section is becoming more common.
I would really appreciate it if anyone who has documentation on this..
I am looking for actual testing reports & documentation that shows bolting on reinforcing works or doesn't work. Bolting on steel to existing steel members to build up a stronger section is becoming more common.
I would really appreciate it if anyone who has documentation on this..






RE: Bolt On Reinforcing - Built-Up Steel Members
RE: Bolt On Reinforcing - Built-Up Steel Members
Anyone know if such test and documentation exist?
Thanks.
RE: Bolt On Reinforcing - Built-Up Steel Members
RE: Bolt On Reinforcing - Built-Up Steel Members
As far as reinforcing a member, as Ron said it's done all the time. How much additional capacity you get is based on how much dead load you relieve prior to the repair.