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ERECTION 16.3-49

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/8 in. per 100 ft for each change of 15°F (2 mm per 10 000 mm for each
change of 15°C) in temperature. This change in length can be assumed to act
about the center of rigidity. When anchored to their foundations, end columns
will be plumb only when the steel is at normal temperature (see Figure C-7.2).
It is therefore necessary to correct field measurements of offsets to the struc-
ture from established baselines for the expansion or contraction of the exposed
structural steel frame. For example, a 200-ft-long (60 000-m-long) building
that is plumbed up at 100°F (38°C) should have working points at the tops of
the end columns positioned 1/2 in. (14 mm) further apart than the working
points at the corresponding bases in order for the columns to be plumb at 70°F
(21°C). Differential temperature effects on column length should also be taken
into account in plumbing surveys when tall structural steel frames are sub-
jected to sun exposure on one side.
The alignment of lintels, spandrels, wall supports and similar members that
are used to connect other building construction units to the structural steel
frame should have an adjustment of sufficient magnitude to allow for the accu-
mulation of mill tolerances and fabrication tolerances, as well as the erection
tolerances. See Figure C-7.3.

7.13.1. The tolerances on position and alignment of member working points and working
lines shall be as described in Sections 7.13.1.1 through 7.13.1.3.

7.13.1.1. For an individual column shipping piece, the angular variation of the working line
from a plumb line shall be equal to or less than 1/500 of the distance between work-
ing points, subject to the following additional limitations:
(a) For an individual column shipping piece that is adjacent to an elevator shaft,
the displacement of member working points shall be equal to or less than 1
in. (25 mm) from the established column line in the first 20 stories. Above
this level, an increase in the displacement of 1/32 in. (1 mm) is permitted for
each additional story up to a maximum displacement of 2 in. (50 mm) from
the established column line.
(b) For an exterior individual column shipping piece, the displacement of member
working points from the established column line in the first 20 stories shall be
equal to or less than 1 in. (25 mm) toward and 2 in. (50 mm) away from the
building exterior. Above this level, an increase in the displacement of 1/16 in.
(2 mm) is permitted for each additional story up to a maximum displacement
of 2 in. (50 mm) toward and 3 in. (75 mm) away from the building exterior.

Commentary:
The limitations that are described in this Section and illustrated in Figures
C-7.4 and C-7.5 make it possible to maintain built-in-place or prefabricated
facades in a true vertical plane up to the 20th story, if connections that pro-
vide for 3 in. (75 mm) of adjustment are used. Above the 20th story, the
facade may be maintained within 1/16 in. (2 mm) per story with a maximum
total deviation of 1 in. (25 mm) from a true vertical plane, if connections that

Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, June 15, 2016
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION