Thanks for your comments KootK and HotRod10.
Some great comments, however, I think the choice of words by KootK has been excellent when he said:
I do agree that the bottom beam provide stability. The AISC presentation that I have referenced in first post of this topic quantifies that affect...
KootK,
The same hangers/ vertical posts are used for gravity support as well. There are no other items providing support to hoist beam other than what is shown on the sketch in the post above.
Some additional information: At the location where the hangers/ vertical posts are connected with...
Thanks for the replies KootK and WARose. There are no stiffeners at vertical post/ hanger to hoist beam connection.
I was thinking about this problem and I believe The engineer's reasoning about vertical post providing lateral restrain to top flange of hoist beam can be deemed not-satisfactory...
Hi everyone,
I have a question about hoist beam and I have a situation that is similar to the one shown in AISC presentation (Design of Underhung Hoist and Crane Girders...
