HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
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Hi ,
I am designing a connection for HSS and I beam. Since I am new in my career I am not sure what I should check for my calcs.
I was planning to weld 1/2" plate to the flanges of W 8x40 and connect another 1/2" plate with 4 bolts.
And weld the HSS 12x10x1/2" to the second plate which is going to be bolted to the first one.
My idea is to bear the I beam on HSS.
I would be glad, if I can get any input about this connection.
Thank you,
I am designing a connection for HSS and I beam. Since I am new in my career I am not sure what I should check for my calcs.
I was planning to weld 1/2" plate to the flanges of W 8x40 and connect another 1/2" plate with 4 bolts.
And weld the HSS 12x10x1/2" to the second plate which is going to be bolted to the first one.
My idea is to bear the I beam on HSS.
I would be glad, if I can get any input about this connection.
Thank you,






RE: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
RE: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
RE: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
- this is definitely a beam-beam connection not a beam-column connection?
- So the HSS beam is carrying the I beam? Does it bear on top of it? This makes it sound that way but the description you provided of your proposed detail makes it sound like a side 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: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
Here is a sketch. There is a 9 kips of uplift on the I beam.
I need a little guidance about what I should check to engineer this connection.
Thank you so much!
RE: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
RE: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection
As a structural engineer, do you have an idea of what I should check on this connection ?
RE: HSS Beam -I Beam Connection