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I have a 5x5 HSS column which the 5.5" wide x 9" Long base plate. This is due to design constraints.
So on 3 sides of the column, I have 1/4" of edge distance from column wall to base-plate edge. In order to get a 1/4" fillet around the column, AISC requires 1/4" of shelf dimension...
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Long time lurker first time poster.
I was having a discussion regarding steel column K-factor in the weak direction, within timber framing structures. (moment frames lateral support in weak direction)
Single-Family home, 2-Story, (30'x60'), flat roof. In the back of the house we have a...