Hunter90
Structural
- Nov 24, 2023
- 4
Hello all,
I am new to this site and have A LOT of questions that run through my mind as an E.I.T.
1) A column that is segmented and bolted with end plates per column end (see picture 1 below), doesn't this develop a hinge condition? And, would this be considered Structurally Unstable? Or do we just treat this as a multi-span condition. Secondly, is a bolted connection as shown below considered a "spliced connection" or is a spliced connection involved welding?
Picture 1:
2) Similar to question 1, for a GERBER SYSTEM with an end beam picked up by a end column that is then picked up by the cantilever tip (see picture 2 below). How do you analyze this condition? A simple bolted connection would create a "pin type connection"? Or do we need to have a moment connection to transfer the moment to the end columns?
Picture 2:
There are many many more questions running through my head, but I will only ask this for now. Any insight will be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Hunter
I am new to this site and have A LOT of questions that run through my mind as an E.I.T.
1) A column that is segmented and bolted with end plates per column end (see picture 1 below), doesn't this develop a hinge condition? And, would this be considered Structurally Unstable? Or do we just treat this as a multi-span condition. Secondly, is a bolted connection as shown below considered a "spliced connection" or is a spliced connection involved welding?
Picture 1:
2) Similar to question 1, for a GERBER SYSTEM with an end beam picked up by a end column that is then picked up by the cantilever tip (see picture 2 below). How do you analyze this condition? A simple bolted connection would create a "pin type connection"? Or do we need to have a moment connection to transfer the moment to the end columns?
Picture 2:
There are many many more questions running through my head, but I will only ask this for now. Any insight will be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Hunter