Hi i'm wondering if someone could clarify how the effective area of a plug or slot weld is calculated as well as run the numbers on an example slot weld (see attached) so i can cross check against what i have come up with. My assumption is that Awe is figured by the area of the slot times the...
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone sees a reason why bolted/bolted connections for beam to girder connections in steel buildings are not often seen in steel construction in California. I am a detailer for a fabricator in California and we never see bolted/bolted connections being used on contract...
I'm looking for some insight on the affects of improper heat cambering of beams. I have two possible situations that I'm wondering about:
1. Beams are heated beyond acceptable temperatures (1200deg) and quenched (water cooled via garden hose) once in "desired" position.
2. Beams are NOT...
I am wondering if there is a Rule of thumb or a section in the AISC spec (or manual) that states whether ALL stiffeners should be finished to bear. In the attached image you'll see my situation.
Shown is a retainnig wall tieback pile consisting of (2)W18x35. The stiffeners are placed at a...
The company I work for is currently on its way down the road of fabricating a "manufactured metal building" which will be constructed of built up tapered beams. My question pertains to the use of access holes in areas that involve CJP welds. Each "main frame" is made up of 4 rafters that bolt...
