Q6.4: Can temporary 3D printed supports be used to hold washers and plates while the threaded rod is installed?

A: Temporary 3D printed supports may be used as long as they are placed and removed within the dead load installation time limit described in Section 6.4a. After the dead load installation time has expired, dead loads must be secured to the structure only through the methods described in Section 6.4a.

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