Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
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Hi all,
The examples of bolted connection I could put my hands on are showing end of steel beam bolted to a steel column in a vertical manner.
My question is, given a situation where a square steel frame, loaded in all four sides, vertical loading is higher than the lateral loading, is it not better the bolted connection to be arranged in horizontal manner as compared to the typical vertical arrangement shown above?
The examples of bolted connection I could put my hands on are showing end of steel beam bolted to a steel column in a vertical manner.
My question is, given a situation where a square steel frame, loaded in all four sides, vertical loading is higher than the lateral loading, is it not better the bolted connection to be arranged in horizontal manner as compared to the typical vertical arrangement shown above?






RE: Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
Michael.
"Science adjusts its views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved." ~ Tim Minchin
RE: Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
So in elevation view, the bolt can be arranged in horizontal arrangment (i.e. where beam on top of column) instead of typical vertical arrangment (i.e. where beam besides of column) depending the space available?
RE: Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
To summarize, the main reason for vertical arrangment of bolts is the available length for bolt group, where usually the beam is deeper than the column.
Thanks paddingtongreen and KootK!
RE: Moment connection (Steel + bolted)
Michael.
"Science adjusts its views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved." ~ Tim Minchin