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Bridge Crane Anchor Bolts Installed at Angle

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ONT003

Civil/Environmental
Feb 23, 2017
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During weight test of a 1/4 ton bridge crane it was noted that one set of anchor bolts on one particular column were not installed straight and flush. The crane is anchored across 5 or so concrete columns, all other anchor bolts are installed correctly.

Should this be rectified before crane operation? Concerned with deformation over time. The shop is soon to be occupied and we don't have a structural engineer on board at the moment to evaluate. Please see photos. Thank you.

 
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The installers should not care about the criticality of the equipment they're working on.
When you ask for a bolted connection, it is implied that all bolts are installed correctly. It is also implied that you pay them for their services. When I pay for something, I'd like it to be done correctly.

I do understand the point of view of Agent666 and hokie66, and even if the connection would be assessed as being entirely adequate, I'd still be shaking my head everytime I'd walk by that beam support.
 
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