Mislocated Holes at Field Bolted Splices
Main Member Type: | I Shape plate Girders, rolled Beams |
Attached Member/ Detail Type: | Field Bolted Splices |
Error Type: | Mislocated Holes in Web or Flange |
Description of Error: | Due to shifted template or layout error, holes drilled too close to free edge, ~M~Jadjacent bolts or expected edge of splice plate. |
Solution Recommended:Flanges Webs | Depends on location, select Flanges and Webs. |
Required Final Checks / Verification: | QA verifies agreed correction and alignment acceptable. Resident Engineer and erector notified. |
Was Repair Successful ?: | Yes. When possible, kept size and number of bolts unchanged to reduce chance of error in field. |
Other Possible solutions: | Major redesign of splice; removing a portion of member and lengthening adjacent member (changes many things, erection nightmare likely!) |
Remarks: | Mistakes happen. As long as isolated instances, no need for punitive measures as long as final structure satisfies designer requirements. |