Technical Guidance Note (Level 2, No. 21): Design and detailing of base plates to steel columns

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 2, No. 21): Design and detailing of base plates to steel columns

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Chris O'Regan

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 97, Issue 5, 2019, Page(s) 4

Date published

1 May 2019

Author

Chris O'Regan

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 97, Issue 5, 2019, Page(s) 4

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Standard: £14.95 + VAT
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This note describes the design and detailing of base plates for steel-framed structures.

Introduction

The primary means by which steel-framed structures transmit vertical loads into their foundations is via base plates. A base plate spreads the load from a column into the foundation. This Technical Guidance Note describes the design and detailing of such plates.

The note only covers simple connection base plates, i.e., those that do not transmit a bending moment. Two types of action are applied to such plates: compressive axial forces; and, in some cases, shear forces due to lateral forces within braced bays.

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4
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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