A beam splice involves joining two separate beam sections to create a longer, continuous structural member. This connection—made using bolts, welds, or specialized plates—is commonly used in wood, ...

"Experience has shown that the practice of welding the beam's flanges directly to the column is uncertain and/or unsuitable for resistance to earthquakes, explosions, tornadoes and other disastrous ...

This pole suffered a failure in the welded seam at an overlapping slip splice. A tubular steel transmission pole generally consists of a series of welded assemblies. The pole shafts and arms are ...