Shims
Shims
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Is there a standard or rule of thumb for sizing Shims for under base plates of Columns (Canada)
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RE: Shims
Really, I hate shim stacks all around. They give me the heebee-jeebees. I have a hard time imagining that method results in a clean, uniform bearing surface. In the past, when I've worked in other markets (US), we used levelling plates instead. I like it much better. I'll still specify that from time to time depending on the importance of the connection.
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RE: Shims
RE: Shims
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RE: Shims
Section 2.9.3 states: “Column erection on steel shim stacks is a traditional method for setting base plate elevations that has the advantage that all compression is transferred from
the base plate to the foundation without involving anchor rods. Steel shim packs approximately 4 in. wide are set at the four edges of the base plate. The areas of the shim stacks are
typically large enough to carry substantial dead load prior to grouting of the base plate.”
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RE: Shims
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
RE: Shims
RE: Shims
RE: Shims
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.