Connections determine much of the fabrication effort and the site work. Shop welding gives better control of quality; bolted site splices reduce the need for welding on site.
Points to agree
- Bolt type, preload method and surface preparation of faying surfaces.
- Site welding, if unavoidable, and its inspection.
- Tolerances and trial assembly requirements.
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