Beam with End-Plates Too Short
Beam with End-Plates Too Short
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We have a large beam with end plates attached at each end that is too short by about 1/2". What is a common solution to this type of problem?
We are concerned about the bending load on the bolts. We are thinking about installing longer high strength bolts (longer bolts to keep the threads out of the shear plane) along with providing vertical shims. Will the shims ensure that there is no bending in the bolts? The beam and the columns can't be moved.
We are concerned about the bending load on the bolts. We are thinking about installing longer high strength bolts (longer bolts to keep the threads out of the shear plane) along with providing vertical shims. Will the shims ensure that there is no bending in the bolts? The beam and the columns can't be moved.






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Dik
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If a 1/2 fill is added to the endplate, then the plate must be welded to the endplate adequately to develop it's proportion of load.
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Mike McCann
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Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
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Dik