dkrpink
Structural
- Jan 11, 2007
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My client would like to use an HSS member as a driven steel pile - however during plan review the reviewer stated that the A500 or A1085 steel that we are specifying is not allowed per the California Building Code (which this section is the same as the IBC).
2013 CBC
1810A.3.2.3 Structural Steel. Structural steel piles, steel pipe, and fully welded steel pipes fabricated from plates shall conform to ASTM A 36, ASTM A 252, ASTM A 283, ASTM A 572, ASTM A 588, ASTM A 690, ASTM A 913 OR ASTM A 992
Does anyone know why they limit the steel drive piles to these limited ASTM numbers?
My understanding of other codes like AASHTO is that they do not limit this.
Obviously I have to be concerned about corrosion and other deterioration issues but if we can effectively deal with those items via coatings and other methods why should the ASTM number of the steel be limited?
2013 CBC
1810A.3.2.3 Structural Steel. Structural steel piles, steel pipe, and fully welded steel pipes fabricated from plates shall conform to ASTM A 36, ASTM A 252, ASTM A 283, ASTM A 572, ASTM A 588, ASTM A 690, ASTM A 913 OR ASTM A 992
Does anyone know why they limit the steel drive piles to these limited ASTM numbers?
My understanding of other codes like AASHTO is that they do not limit this.
Obviously I have to be concerned about corrosion and other deterioration issues but if we can effectively deal with those items via coatings and other methods why should the ASTM number of the steel be limited?
