1. Too close to end of splice plate. Planing edge of plate for small errors. Lengthen splice plate for larger errors.
2. Too close to edge of flange and splice plate. Refer to ”Flanges” section, part 2.
3. Too close to edge of inside splice plate. Planing edge to remove minor defects may satisfy AASHTO requirements. If clearance permits, widen the plate if the hole is too close to side edge. Lengthen splice plate and ignore the errant bolt if the hole is too close to the end edge of splice plate.
4. Too close to end of flange. Refer to ”Flanges” section, part 1.