Minimum Edge Distance, mm

(Center of Standard Holea to Edge of Connected Part)

Based on AISC 1989 - J3.5

Nominal At Sheared At Rolled Edges of

Bolt or Rivet Edges Plates, Shapes or Bars,
Dia. (mm) Gas Cut or Saw-cut Edgesb

12 23 19

16 29 23

20 32 26

22 38 c 29

25 45 c 32

28 51 38

32 57 42

32 45 x Dia. 32 x Dia.

Notes:
a
For oversized or slotted holes, see AISC Table J3.6.
b
All edge distances in this column may be reduced 3 mm when the hole is at a point where stress
does not exceed 25 % of the maximum design strength in the element.
c
These may be 32 mm at the ends of beam connection angles.