A dropped steel beam connects to the supporting structure using a plate matched to the beam flange width and thickness, welded with typical one-quarter-inch fillet welds. Four three-quarter-inch diameter through bolts secure the connection at the beam gauge in horizontal slot holes. Additional web connections are detailed per sheet reference 17/S5.501, maintaining a twelve-inch minimum clearance.
BEAM PER PLAN, TYP T/STL PER PLAN 1/4 1/4 TYP 12" MIN 19 PL TO MATCH BEAM FLANGE WIDTH & THICKNESS, TYP (4) 3/4" Ø THRU BOLT @ BEAM GAUGE IN HORIZ SLOT HOLES CONN PER 17/S5.501
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