Canucks1010
Structural
Hello,
I have a heavily loaded column with 8 anchor bolts. The foundation and anchor design was done by others (prior to me on the project) and is already IFC. I am tasked with finalizing the steel structure only. So regarding why the anchors were laid out a certain way - I am not able to comment nor do I agree how they were done - just need to try and work with it.
The issue I have is for the baseplate design, we have gussets for vertical bracing that will restrict access to the anchors. I am having trouble picturing how the interior 4 anchors will be tightened, since the exterior 4 are "in the way". Only snug tight is required, the anchors are 1-3/4" diameter.
Can someone please comment on experience as to how these nuts can be tightened?
Thanks!
I have a heavily loaded column with 8 anchor bolts. The foundation and anchor design was done by others (prior to me on the project) and is already IFC. I am tasked with finalizing the steel structure only. So regarding why the anchors were laid out a certain way - I am not able to comment nor do I agree how they were done - just need to try and work with it.
The issue I have is for the baseplate design, we have gussets for vertical bracing that will restrict access to the anchors. I am having trouble picturing how the interior 4 anchors will be tightened, since the exterior 4 are "in the way". Only snug tight is required, the anchors are 1-3/4" diameter.
Can someone please comment on experience as to how these nuts can be tightened?
Thanks!
