Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements
Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements
(OP)
Hello folks,
In a few day's I will be heading into the field to get measurements for a custom fabricated cold form long-span roof joist (fabricated sometime in the 1950's). The shapes of the top and bottom cord are a bit odd. In keeping with the nomenclature of the current ANSI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual I would describe the cord members as unequal angles with unequal lips.
Anyway, thought this would be a good opportunity to ask if anyone has some innovative techniques for getting easy, yet accurate measurements (particularly for shapes with bends). Otherwise I plan on heading out with our usual tool kit: measuring tape, micrometer, straight edge...
Thanks, looking forward to hearing some ideas.
In a few day's I will be heading into the field to get measurements for a custom fabricated cold form long-span roof joist (fabricated sometime in the 1950's). The shapes of the top and bottom cord are a bit odd. In keeping with the nomenclature of the current ANSI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual I would describe the cord members as unequal angles with unequal lips.
Anyway, thought this would be a good opportunity to ask if anyone has some innovative techniques for getting easy, yet accurate measurements (particularly for shapes with bends). Otherwise I plan on heading out with our usual tool kit: measuring tape, micrometer, straight edge...
Thanks, looking forward to hearing some ideas.






RE: Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements
Dik
RE: Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements
RE: Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements
Lots of good pictures always help and you can even photo your measurments as you take them!!
RE: Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements
Typically others in my office bring tape, caliper/ micrometer, magnetic level, camera of course (gotta love cell phones with built in cameras/ flash light apps). The radius gauge is a great suggestion, I know it would be used frequently.
RE: Cold Form Shapes - Field Measurements