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Yes to both. Section 3.3.1 of AISC Steel Design Guide 21 You are correct to be concerned. AISC 360 Section F1 requires
states, “While AWS D1.1 specifically permits the use of that beams be rotationally restrained at their supports, so you
copper backing, none of the prequalified joint details use it, so are also correct that the AISC Specification cannot be directly
WPSs that call for copper backing must be qualified by test.” applied to the flexural design of these members.
Section 7.5 of AISC Steel Design Guide 21 states, “To This topic was addressed at the 2012 NASCC: The Steel
qualify a WPS, the contractor must first weld a test plate that Conference. The presentation was “Erection Engineering: The
will be subject to a variety of nondestructive and mechanical Science Behind The Art,” which can be viewed at:
tests. The welding variables and parameters used during the www.aisc.org/uploadedcontent/2012NASCCSessions/N3/
test, as well as the results from the various tests, are recorded The discussion of cribbing beams begins at about the 14:00
on a Procedure Qualification Record, or PQR. If the testing minute mark and describes an approach that uses an adjusted
demonstrates that all the AWS D1.1 requirements and job length for lateral-torsional buckling.
specifications have been met, then the contractor can develop Heath Mitchell, S.E., P.E.
a specific WPS based on these results. At a minimum, the
parameters used in making the test weld will constitute a valid AISC Search Utility
WPS. The values recorded on the PQR are simply transcribed Has the AISC Search Utility been updated for the 14th
to a separate form, now known as a WPS rather than a PQR.” Edition Manual?
Larry S. Muir, P.E.
No. The AISC Search Utility was written for us by a company
Historic Cast Iron that no longer exists, and it has not been updated. However, all
We would like to use some welded details for the renovation subsequent versions of the shape data has been made available
of an existing building but have concerns that some existing in simplified spreadsheet form and can be downloaded at:
columns are cast iron and thus not weldable. What field tests www.aisc.org/shapesdatabase
would determine if they are cast iron or steel and what test Note that the shape data has been divided into two main
can be performed to determine if the material is weldable? files; the one named “Current” contains the data on current
shapes, while “Historic” contains the data for older shapes (the
Numerous sources indicate that wrought iron, cast iron and version with “DLL” in the name is intended for use by software).
steel can be differentiated with spark tests, where a grinding Although the spreadsheets were created using Excel, they do not
wheel is applied to piece and differences in the type and color use any Microsoft-specific features, and thus should be usable
of spark indicate different compositions. with essentially any modern spreadsheet-type program.
AISC Steel Design Guide 21 states, “…it may be desirable You may find the “Readme” file to be useful, as it explains
to repair broken cast iron parts or to weld cast iron members the various column headings, and note that the “Current” data
to structural steel. While cast iron can be welded, it is difficult contains U.S. Customary and Metric/SI entries.
to weld, and the results are inconsistent. Cast iron should not Martin Anderson
be welded if the weld is intended to serve a structural function.
Of course, cast iron members were nearly always used to resist The complete collection of Steel Interchange questions and answers is available online.
Find questions and answers related to just about any topic by using our full-text search
compression, and cosmetic cracks or portions that have broken capability. Visit Steel Interchange online at www.modernsteel.com.
off may be repaired by welding using the proper procedures
and materials.”
Heath Mitchell is director of technical assistance and Martin Anderson is Solutions Center
One approach might be to have a knowledgeable contractor specialist at AISC. Brad Davis and Larry Muir are consultants to AISC.
conduct a spark test. If the results indicate cast iron, you should
probably forego welding. If steel, Steel Design Guide 21 Steel Interchange is a forum to exchange useful and practical professional ideas and
provides information concerning the welding of historical steels. information on all phases of steel building and bridge construction. Opinions and
suggestions are welcome on any subject covered in this magazine.
It suggests testing to determine chemistry and also provides
The opinions expressed in Steel Interchange do not necessarily represent an official position of
details about a bend tab test, which is typically done in the field. the American Institute of Steel Construction and have not been reviewed. It is recognized that the
Larry S. Muir, P.E. design of structures is within the scope and expertise of a competent licensed structural engineer,
architect or other licensed professional for the application of principles to a particular structure.
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Design of Cribbing Beams have read here. Contact Steel Interchange via AISC’s Steel Solutions Center:
Steel I-beams are commonly used for cribbing or shoring. In 1 E Wacker Dr., Ste. 700, Chicago, IL 60601
many of these applications they are not rotationally restrained tel: 866.ASK.AISC • fax: 312.803.4709
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