Girder splices 1

[Ipetu]

I know this sounds a little bit odd but I have to ask the question. The question is has anyone come across a deep girder moment splice with only top flange splice and a web splice i.e. the bottom flanges are not spliced. If you have come across this please be kind enough to provide some design guidelines or reference material. THanks.

 

[HgTX]

With the bottom side being the tension side?

Hg

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[Ipetu]

That's right. Bottom side being the tension side if you can believe it.

 

[gtaw]

It was most likely a case were the welder forgot to come back and finish the splice after a long lunch.

Best regards - Al

 

[hokie66]

It is not a moment splice unless both flanges are spliced. Are you sure it is not just a shear splice? The top flange plate could be just for lateral load continuity.