A structural braced frame column splice utilizes complete joint penetration demand critical welds at the column flanges. Tapered flange transitions are provided in accordance with AWS D1.8 Clause 4.2 to accommodate width or thickness changes between column segments. Steel weld backing is permitted to remain, while weld tabs must be removed per AWS D1.8 Clause 6.16. The splice is typically located four feet above the top of the concrete slab unless noted otherwise.
C.J.P. D.C.W. BF COL. - SEE SCHEDULE NOTE: 1. STEEL WELD BACKING NEED NOT BE REMOVED. 2. WELD TABS SHALL BE REMOVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWS D1.8 CLAUSE 6.16. C.J.P. D.C.W., TYP. @ FLGS 4'-0" TO TOP OF CONCRETE SLAB, TYP., U.N.O. PROVIDE TAPERED FLANGE TRANSITIONS PER AWS D1.8 CLAUSE 4.2
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