Wide Flange Column Repair
Wide Flange Column Repair
(OP)
Forklift damage to a W8x31 Column (see attached)
The column is 24ft. tall with a service load of about 32k (roof live and dead). Capacity is about 60k.
The slab around the column is undamaged.
How would you go about analyzing something like this? My steel guy says he can heat it and get it "reasonably" straight. Is it worth just welding some channels into the web?
Seems like with the damage so close to a braced point, the damage should not make much of difference.
Thanks
The column is 24ft. tall with a service load of about 32k (roof live and dead). Capacity is about 60k.
The slab around the column is undamaged.
How would you go about analyzing something like this? My steel guy says he can heat it and get it "reasonably" straight. Is it worth just welding some channels into the web?
Seems like with the damage so close to a braced point, the damage should not make much of difference.
Thanks






RE: Wide Flange Column Repair
RE: Wide Flange Column Repair
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: Wide Flange Column Repair
I typically won't do an analysis unless it's warranted, but you also have to do what won't make you lose sleep at night.
RE: Wide Flange Column Repair