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    Existing Steel Joist Identity

    Hello, What is the best way to go about identifying and existing joist from the 90's with the following information?: Span 48 ft. Top Chord: (2) L2.5x2.5X1/4 Bottom Chord: (2) L2X2X3/16 32" deep.
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    Circular Column Ties - Retrofit

    It sure does look awful. The vertical bars are actually not bad, minor section loss on the bars that are exposed. I agree I dont like cutting any corners either. The original plan was to weld the lap splice that's why they were shorter but my boss is against it. Thats why I posed the...
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    Circular Column Ties - Retrofit

    KootK this is in a low seismic area, ties are for vertical bar buckling restraint. They will be forming up the column and pouring new concrete around the perimeter. The original plan was to weld the laps but my boss is trying to avoid it. Thanks for your input!
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    Circular Column Ties - Retrofit

    Hi All, I am working on a rehab project where we are adding ties around a column that had broken ties and spalled cover concrete. For new columns we would lap by min 6" and hook the bars around the vertical bars. That is not feasible. Lap for a #4 bar is 19", but the contractor has made ties...
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