Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine shop and field connections from design drawings
- Fabrication shop capabilities and preferences are discussed with fabricator
- Connections are allocated as shop or field welded in conjunction with fabricator
- Connections to be field bolted are allocated and extent of shop preparation of connections decided
- Connection fittings are allocated to either columns or beams to suit fabrication efficiency or design requirements
- A request for further information (RFI) is made to design engineer where clarification of requirements is needed
- Detail bolts for connections
- Knowledge of standard bolting category identification system is demonstrated
- Bolt types and sizes for each connection are specified using design information and consideration of commercial availability
- Bolt and thread lengths are selected according to design specifications, and connection requirements
- Bolt and bolt holes are detailed taking into account AS 4100 requirements, tightening and tensioning specifications and clearances
- Field bolt list is prepared and checked and sent to fabricator
- Detail welds for connections