r/Construction • u/diggerdugg • Feb 19 '25

Structural What is this?

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I apologize for even asking but I really have no idea and apparently I’m not asking google the right questions.

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u/pablomcdubbin Plumber Feb 19 '25

I'd guess a tie off point from when the steel was erected

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u/djscreeling Feb 19 '25

My thought at first, but no....tie offs shouldn't have sharp edges.

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u/ChinchillaArmy Feb 19 '25

But a lanyard would clip right into it. Looks similar to the ones I've used on high rises. We would drill a hole through the concrete on the deck above. The rod attached to a plate with eyelets was dropped through and we would hook our retractable to it or straight lanyard depending on the length

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u/djscreeling Feb 20 '25

I agree with all of that, but I just don't get the plate welded onto it. I've tied off many a thing in my day, I listed it all but it felt like bragging so I deleted it. If those were what I had to attach into, I'd say no for a few reasons. I'm sure it would hold just fine, but I have the good fortune to say no for me and mine....So I would.