Maximum notch allowed without reinforcement? Engineer-approved detail if it exceeds that?
Watch out
Do not notch structural members. Do not notch or field-cut duct for a beam conflict without approved direction. Do not treat a conflict as a fabrication problem until drawings/details are checked.
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Notch depth relative to duct height?
SMACNA allows this size without reinforcement?
Engineer-approved detail?
Steps
Notch depth relative to duct height?
SMACNA allows this size without reinforcement?
Engineer-approved detail?
Say this to your foreman
Maximum notch allowed without reinforcement? Engineer-approved detail if it exceeds that?