Endplate beam to column connection

Endplate connections have a single plate welded to the end of the beam, which is bolted to the column using two or more bolts arranged in pairs.
Where necessary, adjustment can be provided by slotted holes and shims between the endplate and the section to which is attached.

When connections are made to hollow section columns, it is not possible to install conventional nuts onto the ends of bolts inside the section. Specially threaded holes using the ‘Flowdrill’* method or proprietary bolts that incorporate an expanding sleeve may be used.

*’Flowdrill’ is a trademark of Flowdrill BV.