Recent content by Adam-andrew

Thats how I think it is. But I'm thinking the plate would need to be wider to match the overall width of the 2 steels bolted together at 406mm

The spec for columns Column: Support Columns Unfactored/factored load = 172/241 kN Section: 203 x 203 x 46 UC Grade S355 on 250 x 250 x 8mm base plate Sum of stress ratios = 0.163 OK Use 203 x 203 x 46 Kg Universal Column Sections bolted back to brick returns at 500 ctrs with M20 bolts and...

I think the lesser weight steels are more manageable off flatbed and onto rollers. We would then use genies to lift into position. Drawings from the SE show detailed cleat connections an splices but not for the head / sole plates. SE spec has 250 x 250 head / sole plates. Every job is...

Hello, I am ready to order steel for my building project. Its an open plan extension. I have had the steels specified by an engineer but just want be clear of what to order. The opening is in a 1930s semi detached house (solid 9 inch wall) and is approx 7.5 metres with 2 point loads. The...