Alexander Newman, P.E. Q&A ‘Alexander Newman, P.E. Exponent Failure Analysis Associates ‘Anewman@exponent.com Tel: $08-652-8633 Copyright © 2008 Alexander Newman Bonus Material a Making Openings in Existing Beams = AISC Design Guide No. 2, Stee! and Composite Beams with Web Openings; AISC WEBOPEN program; ASCE 23-97, Specification for Structural Stee! Beams with Web Openings = Use same approach as for new, no shortcuts for field work * Critical for success: Require experienced contractors 34‘Alexander Newman, P.E. *Souree: D. Ricker, MSS I ‘Steel interchange, 12100 iat Bonus Material: Openings in Existing Beams a Making Openings in Existing Beams, Cont’d = Place reinforcement before cutting holes * Use thermal cutting (plasma ark cutting faster than oxy-fuel*); can also drill holes at corners, grind to reduce notches = Deflections can increase => avoid cuts where shear is high = Fire watch? goon \ fo" mee | idl a 38