Two steel beams connect using a bolted web plate detail featuring standard bolt spacing and edge distances. The supported beam requires a coped flange as needed to fit against the supporting member web with a maximum gap of one-half inch. A web plate connects the beam webs with typical bolt configurations, utilizing welds on three sides as indicated. A parallel beam connection detail shows a minimum three-and-one-half-inch dimension with a maximum half-inch gap.
BEAM TO PARALLEL BEAM WEB PLATE CONNECTION BEAM TO BEAM WEB PLATE CONNECTION BOLT SPACING AND EDGE DIST, TYP STL BM STL BM WEB PL STL BM STL BM WEB PL 2 3 3 3 1/2" MIN 1/2" GAP MAX COPE BM AS REQD 3 1/2" MAX 6 BOLT SPACING AND EDGE DIST, TYP 5 5 (3) SIDES, TYP TYP
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