May 11, 2024 #1 Polar24 Structural Feb 1, 2022 10 0 0 US Going to be have a 5x5x3/8" hss column supporting a 10x60 steel beam. Should the top plate of column match the width of the bottom web of w10x60? Would the base plate need to be the same size? Thanks
Going to be have a 5x5x3/8" hss column supporting a 10x60 steel beam. Should the top plate of column match the width of the bottom web of w10x60? Would the base plate need to be the same size? Thanks
May 11, 2024 #2 dik Structural Apr 13, 2001 25,560 0 36 CA It's often spec'd as such, but they don't have to be. -----*****----- So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates -Dik Upvote 0 Downvote
It's often spec'd as such, but they don't have to be. -----*****----- So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates -Dik
May 11, 2024 #3 phamENG Structural Feb 6, 2015 7,212 0 36 US Depends on the connection. If bolted, same width is normal (or next "easy" size for fabrication). If welded, slightly wider so the welds don't have to be overhead. Upvote 0 Downvote
Depends on the connection. If bolted, same width is normal (or next "easy" size for fabrication). If welded, slightly wider so the welds don't have to be overhead.
May 17, 2024 1 #4 SteelTubes Structural Apr 21, 2024 23 0 1 US Check out these two articles for advice on sizing cap plates: https://steeltubeinstitute.org/reso...-effective-hss-specification-and-fabrication/ https://steeltubeinstitute.org/resources/hss-limit-states-cap-plate-connections/ Upvote 0 Downvote
Check out these two articles for advice on sizing cap plates: https://steeltubeinstitute.org/reso...-effective-hss-specification-and-fabrication/ https://steeltubeinstitute.org/resources/hss-limit-states-cap-plate-connections/
May 17, 2024 #5 XR250 Structural Jan 30, 2013 5,204 0 36 US Around here on residential jobs, most do not use top plates. They just weld directly. I guess the overhead welds do not suck too badly for them. Upvote 0 Downvote
Around here on residential jobs, most do not use top plates. They just weld directly. I guess the overhead welds do not suck too badly for them.