A structural steel column section features a continuity plate aligned flush with the column flanges and welded in place. Dimensioning notes define the plate setback using AISC manual values for k and k1, including a maximum spacing of k1 plus one-half inch and a minimum of k1. Fillet welds secure the plate to the column web with specified quarter-inch clearances, and corners incorporate a one-half inch minimum radius.
k+1 1/2" k + 1/2" MAX k MIN 1 PLAN k = PER AISC MANUAL k = PER AISC MANUAL EXTEND CONTINUITY PLATE FLUSH WITH COLUMN FLANGES 1/2" MINIMUM RADIUS 1 1/4" 1/4" 1
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