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    gatepost, flagpost, or bollard footing

    There're two types of bollards : A)non-security bollards which is not intended to to stop the vehicle but to give warning as described by jayrod12 , Those types of bollards are usually designed considering impact force of 26.7kn (passenger vehicles) as per IBC 2012 - 1607.8.3 . B)Rated...
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    Gap in End Plate Moment Connection

    Welding shims is the most feasible solution but welding shim plate to end plate will limit the fillet weld leg size to 4mm all around which will not develop the required moment capacity. Shall i weld the shim with full penetration to the plate which in turn will be welded to the column with...
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    Gap in End Plate Moment Connection

    Greetings, There's approximately 6mm gap between the beam end plate and HSS column. The End Plate is supposed to be site welded to the steel column and the joint is subjected to moment and shear forces. What's the proper way to fill the gap and weld the beam to column? Thanks

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