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Moment Connection Base Plate

Base Plate Moment Connection

If a moment connection is required at a column base, it is essential to get the anchor bolts outside the flanges. If the weld is not sufficient to transmit the flange force into the base plate, additional weld may be obtained by welding vertical plates or angles to the flange and lengthening the anchor bolts.