Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
(OP)
If we have a wide flange column with both gravity forces and potentially uplift forces, and the calculations determine we need (6) anchorbolts, does it matter if the six bolts are placed across the flange side of the baseplate instead of across the open web side?
Bending of the baseplate is not an issue on this particular column.
See my attached detail.
Now, I'm not talking about preferences......I am wondering if there's any code requirements on this.....or any technical reason the bolts should be oriented one way or another.
I appreciate the opinions.
Bending of the baseplate is not an issue on this particular column.
See my attached detail.
Now, I'm not talking about preferences......I am wondering if there's any code requirements on this.....or any technical reason the bolts should be oriented one way or another.
I appreciate the opinions.






RE: Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
RE: Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
LonnieP
RE: Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
Also, access is better for faster bolt hole torqueing and mounting.
RE: Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
RE: Anchorbolts - Six Bolt Pattern Question
That way your strength concerns disappear and the contractor can't bugger up the layout.