[PSUBS-MAILIST] Wanted: Aluminum I-beam

[Daniel Lance via Personal_Submersibles]

Jon,
Just use some galvanised bevel washers ( the slang for these is sometimes "
HillSide Washers " ) . That is standard procedure when bolting the tapered
flanges of "I" beams and "C" channels .
Dan


On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 1:12 PM, Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

>
> Before I make a final decision, I have found a suitable i-beam for my
> application that is very reasonably priced.  The problem is that it is
> American Standard "S" shape which means the flanges taper toward the web.
> Since I have to bolt it through the tapered flange to another member the
> nut will not sit flat against the flange.  Is this a problem and is there a
> fix to it?  beveled washer necessary?
>
> Jon
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