Shim Packer thickness in bolted joints

[dooron]

Does the AISC have comments,restrictions etc on the limits of thickness etc. for Shim packer to be used in bolted joints? (friction type and non friction type)

 

[thaidavid]

dooron,

AISC allows finger shims, up to 1/4" in thickness, in any type of connection, including slip-critical connections. Anything over 1/4" must be extended outside the margins of the connection and fillet welded to the base metal section.

David