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  1. jlkells

    2 vs 4 anchor bolts

    And I fully agree with this statement by Nutte: nutte (Structural) 21 May 13 12:35 What is most frustrating about this problem is that a general erection requirement (properly brace columns during erection) has led to a prescriptive engineering requirement (provide 4 anchor bolts) that...
  2. jlkells

    2 vs 4 anchor bolts

    Ah, very good Nutte. I was not familiar with their definition regarding posts vs. columns. That was the hangup for me. Thanks for the clarifications everyone, very helpful as always.
  3. jlkells

    2 vs 4 anchor bolts

    Can someone point me to where the OSHA req't for 4 anchor bolts does NOT apply for columns less than 300-lbs. I looked up the code section in OSHA and it seems pretty clear that 4 bolts are required period. It also says that they must be able to resist a 300-lb load 18" eccentric to the edge of...

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