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Tolerances & The Intolerant World of
Structural BIM Coordination
Dave Merrifield
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BXP Level of Development
Defines trade specific LOD requirements
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CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
LOD 200 LOD 300 LOD 350
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BASE PLATE LOD 400
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300 350350350350 400
PERMITTRADE
COORD. PLACEMENT
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Scrap Selection Electric Arc Furnace Ladle Refining
Finished Product Rolling Mill Continuous Casting
Gerdau
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Erection & Field
MaterialFractional expansion
per degree C x10^-6
Fractional expansion
per degree F x10^-6
Glass,
ordinary9 5
Aluminum 24 13
Brass 19 11
Copper 17 9.4
Iron 12 6.7
Steel 13 7.2
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AISC 15th Ed. Steel Construction Manual (2017)
Specification for Structural
Steel Buildings
&
Code of Standard Practice for
Steel Buildings and
Bridges
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
1. 2018 IBC
2. 2016 ASCE 7
3. 2015 AWS D1.1
4. 2014 RCSC Specification
5. 2014 ACI 318
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Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel (AESS)
1. AESS 1: Basic elements
2. AESS 2: Feature elements > 20 ft
3. AESS 3: Feature elements ≤ 20 ft
4. AESS 4: Showcase elements w/special
surface & edge treatment
5. AESS C: Custom
AESS 1: $
AESS 2: $$
AESS 3: $$$
AESS 4: $$$$
AESS C: $$$$$
Tolerances & Structural Steel 2016 AISC Standards: AISC 303-16
Tolerances absent from this Code
or the contract documents shall
not be considered zero by default.
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1.New Shapes.
2.Updates
dimensions.
Updated fillet
radii kdet, k1, Taffected
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References
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Mill Tolerances for W and HP Shapes
Industry Standards
• AISC 303-16, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges (Chicago: American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., 2016).
• ASTM A6/A6M, Standard Specification General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, andSheet Piling (West Conshohocken, PA: American Society for Testing and Materials, 2005).
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Mill tolerances for length of Mill tolerances for length of Mill tolerances for length of Mill tolerances for length of W and HP shapesW and HP shapesW and HP shapesW and HP shapes
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Permissible variation in camber and sweep for Permissible variation in camber and sweep for Permissible variation in camber and sweep for Permissible variation in camber and sweep for W and HP shapesW and HP shapesW and HP shapesW and HP shapes
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Permissible variation in length for W and HP shapesPermissible variation in length for W and HP shapesPermissible variation in length for W and HP shapesPermissible variation in length for W and HP shapes
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Mill Tolerances for S and M channels Mill Tolerances for S and M channels Mill Tolerances for S and M channels Mill Tolerances for S and M channels
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Mill Tolerances for S and M shapes and channels Mill Tolerances for S and M shapes and channels Mill Tolerances for S and M shapes and channels Mill Tolerances for S and M shapes and channels
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Mill Tolerances for Structural Angles & Tees Mill Tolerances for Structural Angles & Tees Mill Tolerances for Structural Angles & Tees Mill Tolerances for Structural Angles & Tees
THIS SECTION INCLUDES INFORMATION FOR ROLLED TEES
AND STRUCTURAL-SIZE ANGLES. THERE ARE ADDITIONAL
TOLERANCES FOR BAR-SIZE ANGLES, WHICH INCLUDE THOSE
WITH LEGS LESS THAN 3” (75 mm). REFER TO ASTM A6/A6M
FOR INFORMATION ON THESE SMALLER ANGLES AND FOR TEE
SECTIONS.
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Angles & T’s
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Mill Tolerances for Pipe and TubingMill Tolerances for Pipe and TubingMill Tolerances for Pipe and TubingMill Tolerances for Pipe and Tubing
THIS SECTION INCLUDES INFORMATION FOR STRUCTURAL PIPE AND
TUBING THAT ARE COMMONLY USED FOR COLUMNS IN RESIDENTIAL
AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION. IN MOST CASES, THE
ALLOWABLE MILL TOLERANCES ARE SMALL ENOUGH THAT PROBLEMS
WITH ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING ARE NOT ENCOUNTERED. THE
RELATIVELY LARGE MILL TOLERANCES FOR LENGTH ARE ADJUSTED AT
THE FABRICATING PLANT TO MORE PRECISE MEASUREMENTS IF
NECESSARY.
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Length tolerances for pipe and tubingLength tolerances for pipe and tubingLength tolerances for pipe and tubingLength tolerances for pipe and tubing
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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Twist tolerances for square and Twist tolerances for square and Twist tolerances for square and Twist tolerances for square and rectangular tubingrectangular tubingrectangular tubingrectangular tubing
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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HSS ROUND
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition,
by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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HSS
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition,
by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
ISBN: 978-0-471-93151-5, 384 pages, March 2007
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• Vertical
• Horizontal
• Field Welding
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Steel Column Erection TolerancesSteel Column Erection TolerancesSteel Column Erection TolerancesSteel Column Erection Tolerances
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
AISC 303-05, CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE FOR STEEL
BUILDINGS AND BRIDGES (CHICAGO: AMERICAN
INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, INC., 2005).
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• A COLUMN IS CONSIDERED PLUMB IF THE DEVIATION OF THE WORKING LINE OF THE
COLUMN FROM TRUE PLUMB DOES NOT EXCEED 1:500.
• HOWEVER, FOR INDIVIDUAL EXTERIOR COLUMNS, AISC STANDARD PRACTICES LIMIT THE
TOTAL VARIATION TO I” (25 MM) TOWARD THE BUILDING LINE AND 2” (50 mm) AWAY
FROM THE BUILDING LINE UP TO THE TWENTIETH FLOOR AND A MAXIMUM DEVIATION OF
1/16” (2 mm) PER FLOOR ABOVE THE TWENTIETH FLOOR UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 2 IN. (50
MM) TOWARD AND 3” (75 mm) AWAY FROM THE BUILDING LINE.
• ALTHOUGH TOLERANCES FOR ANCHOR BOLT PLACEMENT ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE FABRICATOR OR THE ERECTOR, THE AISC CODE REQUIRES THAT THE CENTER-TO-
CENTER DIMENSION BETWEEN ADJACENT ANCHOR BOLT GROUPS AND FROM THE
ESTABLISHED COLUMN LINE NOT VARY BY MORE THAN ¼” (6 mm). THE CENTER-TO-
CENTER DISTANCE BETWEEN ANY TWO BOLTS WITHIN AN ANCHOR BOLT GROUP CAN NOT
VARY BY MORE THAN ¼” (3 mm).
ALLOWABLE A-ROD TOLERANCES
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd Edition,
by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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COLUMNS
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd
Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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Location of Exterior Steel Columns in PlanLocation of Exterior Steel Columns in PlanLocation of Exterior Steel Columns in PlanLocation of Exterior Steel Columns in Plan
Industry StandardsAISC 303-05, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
(Chicago: American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., 2005).
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TOLERANCES: COL. CONT. INTERMED. BEAMS
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd
Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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TOLERANCES FOR MEMBERS WITH FIELD SPLICES
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd
Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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Steel Beam/Column ConnectionsSteel Beam/Column ConnectionsSteel Beam/Column ConnectionsSteel Beam/Column Connections
Industry Standards AISC 303-05, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
(Chicago: American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., 2005).
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ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEELARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEELARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEELARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL
CAMBER, SWEEP, AND LENGTHHandbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd
Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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JOINTS
WELDING
ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL
Handbook of Construction Tolerances, 2nd
Edition, by David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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ERECTION
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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Elevator Shaft TolerancesElevator Shaft TolerancesElevator Shaft TolerancesElevator Shaft Tolerances
Industry Standards AISC 303-05, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges
(Chicago: American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.,2005).
Building Transportation Standards and Guidelines (Salem, NY: National
Elevator Industry, Inc.)
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ELEVATOR SHAFT
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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ACCUMULATED FRAME TOLERANCE EXAMPLE
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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DIFFERENTIALCOLUMNSHORTENING
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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ADJUSTABLEITEMS
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
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CANTILEVEREDMEMBERS
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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FIELD-ASSEMBLED MEMBERS
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
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Precast on steelPrecast on steelPrecast on steelPrecast on steel
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Brick on steelBrick on steelBrick on steelBrick on steel
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• Window Wall
• Concrete
• Reinforcing
• Masonry
• Embed
• Structural Steel
• Cold Formed Metal Framing
• Thermal Break
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• Window Wall
• Concrete
• Reinforcing
• Masonry
• Embed
• Structural Steel
• Cold Formed Metal Framing
• Thermal Break
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Stone
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA,
CSIC
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Curtain Walls
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by David
Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSIC
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Masonry joint tolerances
CONCRETE MASONRY JOINTS
Handbook of Construction
Tolerances, 2nd Edition, by
David Kent Ballast, FAIA, CSI
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