Out of plumb column
Out of plumb column
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A steel column was installed out of plumb (1-1/2" in 8'-6"). I know this is out of the L/500 allowable. Does anyone see a problem with analyzing the column as is (in other words checking the increased load due to the angle, shear through the connections at the top and bottom of the column and additional load through floor diaghram above). Is there any code or standard shooting this method down?
Thanks,
Drew
Thanks,
Drew






RE: Out of plumb column
Surely there can be no regulation that prohibits non-vertical members? eg, you can find fancy architected bridges with inclined piers in many locations.
I would take the tolerance on verticality to apply only to members that have been assumed to be truly vertical for the purpose of analysis and design.
RE: Out of plumb column
RE: Out of plumb column
Jheidt2543, that's what I would do, however, the steel column is actually a fix to an existing concrete column that was originally installed out of plumb. The steel wraps around the concrete. The owner does not want to shell out that kind of money.
Thanks again for the help.
Drew
RE: Out of plumb column
RE: Out of plumb column
Yeah, the axial load was insignificant. The horizontal load was my concern but did not amount to very much after all. Thanks.
RE: Out of plumb column
RE: Out of plumb column