Erection Problem Requires Fix? 2

[SteelPE]

I have a job that has concentric brace frames. During erection, the erector decided that it would be a good idea to cut the gusset plates in order to fit the bracing into the proper location (see attached picture). They cut these holes into all the gusset plates around the building.

I would like to have this fixed but am not sure about how to go about doing it. I believe new gusset plates should be installed but this would require a lot of field work. I’m also not sure if this is realistic or not.

The erector would like to CJP a new section of plate that he removed in order to set the brace. I’m not convinced that this can be done properly in the field.

Has anyone run into this problem before? If so, how did you go about fixing the problem?

 

[nutte]

Maybe this is an opportunity to build some capital which you might be able to spend elsewhere...

But we engineers never make mistakes... Why would we need capital?

 

[JLNJ]

Yes, well...we would gladly, for the good of the team, donate our accumulated goodwill capital to the Owner to use fixing mechanical "issues"!

 

[racookpe1978]

How thick is the gusset plate?
How long are the two flame cut notches - looks (by eye) to be about a 2x2x3-1/3 triangle, and is there additional flame-cut "notches" or "deep gouges" at the apex of the large notch?

That deep corner of the triangle is where your stress risers are going to be.