What is a beam cope, and when is it required? When explaining this, draw a sketch if necessary.

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When a flange of a beam is cut out, the beam is said to be coped. Th is is required in a connection when the top flanges of a beam and girder are at the same elevation, for which case the top flange of the beam must be cut out, or coped.

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