Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Structural Steel Beam-to-Column Seat Angle Joint

W12x30 column flange, W14x22 floor girder, 6x4x1/2 in seat angle

W14x22 floor girder, 6x4x1/2 in seat angle 1/2 in flange splice plates, web splice plates, filler shims, 7/8 in A490 TC bolts W10x33 beam, 3/8 in gusset plate, paired HSS 4x4 braces

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
10 parts and 14 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a spanners and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Never release crane rigging hook until at least two bolts per connection are installed wrench-tight.
Watch for finger pinch points when lowering heavy structural beams onto the bottom shelf angle.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Structural Steel Beam-to-Column Seat Angle Joint

W12x30 column flange, W14x22 floor girder, 6x4x1/2 in seat angle

W14x22 floor girder, 6x4x1/2 in seat angle 1/2 in flange splice plates, web splice plates, filler shims, 7/8 in A490 TC bolts W10x33 beam, 3/8 in gusset plate, paired HSS 4x4 braces

Time: 2 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2 m of floor and lay out the parts.
10 parts and 14 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a spanners and a tape measure and a spirit level.
Never release crane rigging hook until at least two bolts per connection are installed wrench-tight.
Watch for finger pinch points when lowering heavy structural beams onto the bottom shelf angle.