Column Anchorage
This section addresses the hazards associated with column stability and, specifically, the proper use of anchor rods (anchor bolts) to ensure column stability. Inadequate anchor rod/bolt installation has been identified as a primary contributing factor to structural collapses.
ERECTION STABILITY
- All columns must be anchored by a minimum of 4 anchor rods (anchor bolts). [29 CFR 1926.755(a)(1)]
- Each column anchor rod (anchor bolt) assembly, including the column-to-base plate weld and the column foundation, must be designed to [29 CFR 1926.755(a)(2)]:
- Resist a minimum eccentric gravity load of 300 pounds located 18 inches from the extreme outer face of the column in each direction at the top of the column shaft.
- Columns must be set on elements that adequately transfer the construction loads [29 CFR 1926.755(a)(3)]:
- Level finished floors
- Pre-grouted leveling plates
- Leveling nuts
- Shim packs
- All columns must be evaluated by a competent person to determine whether guying or bracing is needed; if guying or bracing is needed, it must be installed. [29 CFR 1926.755(a)(4)]
ANCHOR RODS (ANCHOR BOLTS)
- Approval by the project structural engineer of record is required before anchor rods (anchor bolts) can be [29 CFR 1926.755(b)(1)]:
- Repaired
- Replaced
- Field-modified
- Before the erection of a column, the controlling contractor must provide written notification to the steel erector if there has been any [29 CFR 1926.755(b)(2)]:
- Repair
- Replacement
- Modification of the anchor rods of that column
Shared from: Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/steelerection/siteprep.html
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