Temperature differences during structural steel construction
Temperature differences during structural steel construction
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There is a statement in the masterspec go-by for structural steel framing that reads, "Make allowances for difference between temperature at time of erection and mean temperature when structure is completed and in service."
What specifically would you expect the steel sub-contractor to do in order fulfill this requirement?
What specifically would you expect the steel sub-contractor to do in order fulfill this requirement?






RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
Dik
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
But I would be interested to see what others' experiences in this are, because it has never been brought up in any of my projects even with an expansion joint. I would think it would depend a lot on the type of structure, how big it is, expansion joints, and weather variances. Maybe it is a CYA thing in case they set steel on a record breaking cold/hot day?
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
The steel is exposed to sunlight and is totally exposed. Ambient temperature generally ranges from +30C to -40C and I was wondering if there are any guidelines from bridge or crane runway people that may have info on the temperature rise due to sunlight exposure.
Dik
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
Over here we have -15 to +30 ambient, and rail can go as cold as 15 degrees lower and considerably higher.
RE: Temperature differences during structural steel construction
Dik