AISC Bolt Rows.
Recommended minimum and maximum bolt rows by W-shape beam depth.
Recommended minimum and maximum bolt rows by W-shape beam depth, from a reference chart (no edition marking).
How to use it
- Pick the nominal W-shape depth, from W6 to W36.
- Read the recommended minimum and maximum number of bolt rows.
Example
A W18 beam: at least 3 bolt rows and at most 5.
Source and notes
- Source: a bolt-row reference chart with no AISC edition marking. Each W depth is listed on its own.
- The AISC tables belong to the American Institute of Steel Construction. They are shown here as a quick reference and may not match the edition or addenda you are required to use.
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