Beam Splice
Beam Splice
(OP)
Hello folks,
does anyone know how to make an alternative moment connection for this beam ? (see attached picture). The splice has been done as per structural drawings but contractor did not call for the inspection during welding. Now the EOR doesn't want to sign the job off. My boss PE inspected the welds and he released the letter stating that welds are structurally sound but that didn't help. Do you have any ideas what can be done there, otherwise he will have to dismantle it and redo it with the inspector on site. The concrete slab is over there so there is no access from the top..Thanks for any input.
does anyone know how to make an alternative moment connection for this beam ? (see attached picture). The splice has been done as per structural drawings but contractor did not call for the inspection during welding. Now the EOR doesn't want to sign the job off. My boss PE inspected the welds and he released the letter stating that welds are structurally sound but that didn't help. Do you have any ideas what can be done there, otherwise he will have to dismantle it and redo it with the inspector on site. The concrete slab is over there so there is no access from the top..Thanks for any input.






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Dik
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What level of weld inspection was performed by your boss?
I agree that a splice on the inside flanges with angles fillet welded could work but then you're welding overhead in the field. That's going to be a very difficult weld. Also, can this be shored to remove the load on the splice? Reinforcing a loaded beam is a fair bit harder to design.
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