Long Slots on Double Angle Clip Connection
Long Slots on Double Angle Clip Connection
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Is there anything in AISC or IBC forbidding the use of long slots on the back-to-back legs of a double angle connection? I have a simple interior carry beam, fairly lightly loaded (~15 kips end reaction), that I would like to isolate from inadvertently carrying any axial load through the frame columns it is framing between. The beam is carrying a simple point load and there is no floor or deck attached to the beam. I am connecting to a thin column web and the bottom of the carry beam is going to be tapered so a single slotted shear plate with a seat and teflon pad is not a real good option here. In my opinion it would probably be overkill. I am curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks!






RE: Long Slots on Double Angle Clip Connection
RE: Long Slots on Double Angle Clip Connection
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: Long Slots on Double Angle Clip Connection