Aytacoglu
Civil/Environmental
- Dec 4, 2023
- 40
Hi Everyone,
I've got a steelwork repair design where we will be overplating some corroded steelwork.
The proposal I got have an existing Channel Beam of a size 7"x3", and we are attaching a 125x65mm channel to the middle.
The design proposes a tapered steel washer plate to be installed to fill the gaps on both top and bottom flange. I have attached the section view of the design for reference.
I recently got a query from the contractor asking:
"The taper washers that we can supply are 5-degree taper and approx. 33mm square, however I believe the flange tapers on the existing steelwork on site are 8 degrees. Could you please confirm if this is acceptable or advise otherwise."
Does anyone have experience with this before? Do you think this 3 degree difference would cause any issues on site?
Thanks!
I've got a steelwork repair design where we will be overplating some corroded steelwork.
The proposal I got have an existing Channel Beam of a size 7"x3", and we are attaching a 125x65mm channel to the middle.
The design proposes a tapered steel washer plate to be installed to fill the gaps on both top and bottom flange. I have attached the section view of the design for reference.
I recently got a query from the contractor asking:
"The taper washers that we can supply are 5-degree taper and approx. 33mm square, however I believe the flange tapers on the existing steelwork on site are 8 degrees. Could you please confirm if this is acceptable or advise otherwise."
Does anyone have experience with this before? Do you think this 3 degree difference would cause any issues on site?
Thanks!
