Large steel canopy support
Large steel canopy support
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Another thread about steel connections I made but I have just started in this field so I hope for some help/insight again.
I have pretty large steel canopy (for cars). All connections between beams and columns are bolted. Primary beams are 6 m long. Support reaction in the end of a primary beam is 30 kN.
Because of that I want to anchor primary beam to existing concrete wall (existing building) with anchors that are ONLY in shear because even small eccentricity of reaction means pretty large moment and tension in ancors (in case of angle/corbel support).
I will weld a steel plate (20 mm thick) at the end of primary beam and bolt it the way its shown in the image bellow. Do you guys see any disadvanteges here. It might be little uneasy to install it but I think its the best way. If I support beam with a steel angle it will be pretty large and unaesthetically.

I have pretty large steel canopy (for cars). All connections between beams and columns are bolted. Primary beams are 6 m long. Support reaction in the end of a primary beam is 30 kN.
Because of that I want to anchor primary beam to existing concrete wall (existing building) with anchors that are ONLY in shear because even small eccentricity of reaction means pretty large moment and tension in ancors (in case of angle/corbel support).
I will weld a steel plate (20 mm thick) at the end of primary beam and bolt it the way its shown in the image bellow. Do you guys see any disadvanteges here. It might be little uneasy to install it but I think its the best way. If I support beam with a steel angle it will be pretty large and unaesthetically.

RE: Large steel canopy support
Dave
Thaidavid
RE: Large steel canopy support
Dik
RE: Large steel canopy support
How do you intend to install the bolts? Preinstalled or through the end plate? Think about erection. If the bolts are there first, fitup will likely be a problem. And if drillng through the plate, your drill might not be able to get close enough to the beam.
One other practical consideration...I would make the spacing more than 2500, maybe 2700. May save wear and tear on both the structure and the vehicles.
RE: Large steel canopy support
Dik
RE: Large steel canopy support
I think this is just a cover for two vehicles, and you drive in from the side with the columns.