Minimum Edge Distances as identified in BS 5950-1 2000 "Structural use of steelwork in

building. Code of practice for design. Rolled and welded sections".

Notes;
BS EN 1993-3 2005 supersedes this standard and the edge distances in this standard seem to be a
bit less than the ones I have listed. However I have maintained my figures in line with the
original version.
It must be stated that connections under tension with the end edge distance (b = 1,4 D) cannot
withstand the full load that is possible with the bolted connection. An end distance of B = 2D is
required to achieve this maximum strength.

Nominal Size (d) Clearance Hoe(D) Pitch (A) Min Edge(B)

Min Edge(C)

M12

14

30

20

18

M16

18

40

26

23

M20

22

50

31

28

M24

26

60

37

33

M27

30

68

42

38

M30

33

75

47

42

M36

39

90

55

49