This month’s Steel Quiz is all about the 15th edition AISC Steel Construction

Manual (www.aisc.org/manual). Many thanks to Lutfur R. Khandaker,

1 True or False: Although the AISC Specification for Structural 7 True or False: The mill tolerances are given as follows:
Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360) permits other materials for use For structural shapes and plates (ASTM A6), For
as anchor rods, ASTM F1554 is the preferred specification. HSS shapes (ASTM A500 or other applicable ASTM
specification for HSS) and for Pipe (ASTM A53).
2 True or False: Among three grades of ASTM F1554 materials,
Grade 36 is weldable and Grade 105 cannot be welded. 8 True or False: Fabrication tolerances are generally provided
in AISC Specification Section M2 and Code Section 6.4.
3 True or False: Per the AISC Manual, the main hot-rolled
structural shapes are: W-, M-, S-, HP-, C-, MC- and L-. 9 True or False: Erection tolerances are generally provided
in Specification Section M4 and Code Section 7.13.
4 True or False: The AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Buildings and Bridges (ANSI/AISC 303) does not include 10 True or False: In building structures, corrosion protection
open-web steel joists in its definition of structural steel. is not required for steel that will be enclosed by a
building finish, coated with a contact-type fireproofing or
5 True or False: Per the Manual, steel castings are specified in contact with concrete.
as ASTM A27 Grade 65-35 or ASTM A216 Grade 80-35.
11 True or False: Specification Appendix 5 can be can be
6 True or False: Per the Manual, crane rails are furnished used for the evaluation of existing structures.
to ASTM A759, ASTM A1 and/or manufacturer’s
specifications and tolerances.

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steel quiz ANSWERS

1 True. Although other materials can chamfer the top and sides of the 10
True. When enclosed, the steel is
be used, ASTM F1554 is the pre- crane-rail head at the ends unless trapped in a controlled environment
ferred specification, since all anchor specified otherwise to reduce chip- and the products required for
rod production requirements are ping of the running surface. It is corrosion are quickly exhausted. The
together in this single specification better to consult with the individual surface condition of unpainted steel
(refer to page 2-22 of the Manual). manufacturer before ordering (refer framing of longstanding buildings
to page 2-24 of the Manual). that have been demolished has been
2 True. Grade 36 rods are weldable, found to be unchanged from the time
Grade 55 rods are weldable only 7 True. Refer to page 2-31. of its erection, except at isolated spots
when they are made per Supple- where leakage may have occurred.
mentary Requirement S1 and project 8 True. Additional requirements that
govern fabrication are as follows: Even in the presence of leakage, the
specifications indicate this require- shop coat is of minor influence as
ment. As a heat-treated material, • Compression joint fit-up, per Speci-
fication Section M4.4 indicated in Specification Commentary
Grade 105 rods cannot be welded Section M3. A similar situation exists
(refer to page 2-22 of the Manual). • Roughness limits for finished sur-
faces, per Code Section 6.2.2 when steel is fireproofed or in contact
3 True. Three types of structural tees •S  traightness of projecting elements with concrete. Accordingly, shop
are also covered in the Manual. WT-, of connection materials, per Code primer or paint is not required unless
MT- and ST-shapes are typically split Section 6.3.1 specified in the contract documents
(sheared or thermal-cut) from W-, M- •F  inishing requirements at locations (refer to page 2-36 of the Manual).
and S- shapes, respectively (refer to of removal of run-off tabs and simi- 11
True. Appendix 5 covers Evaluation
pages 1-3, 1-4 and 1-5 of the Manual). lar devices, per Code Section 6.3.2. of Existing Structures. Note that
(refer to page 2-31 of the Manual) Specification Section B7 provides the
4 True. Steel joists are designed and fab-
ricated per the requirements of speci- 9 True. The tolerances specified charging language for Appendix 5 on
fications published by the Steel Joist therein are predicated upon the the evaluation of existing structures
Institute (refer to pages 2-23, 16.3-6, proper installation of the following (refer to page 2-36 of the Manual ).
16.3-7 and 16.3-8 of the Manual). items by the owner’s designated
representative as specified in
5 True. Steel castings are specified as
the Code (refer to page 2-31 of
ASTM A27 Grade 65-35 or ASTM
the Manual ):
A216 Grade 80-35, and steel forg-
• Building lines and benchmarks, per
ings are specified as ASTM A668
Code Section 7.4
(refer to page 2-23 of the Manual).
• Anchorage devices, per Code
6 True. Crane rails are furnished to Section 7.5
ASTM A759, ASTM A1 and/or man- • Bearing devices, per Code If you are interested in submitting one question or
ufacturer’s specifications and toler- Section 7.6 an entire quiz, contact AISC’s Steel Solutions Center
ances. Also, most manufacturers • Grout per Code Section 7.7 at 866.ASK.AISC or [email protected].

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