Method and apparatus for precision manufacturing of moment connection assemblies

An apparatus for supporting an elongate member, comprising:

• a base,
• a main body pivotably connected to the base by an axle, the main body including a guide member and a pair of support structures, wherein:
• the main body is pivotable between an upright position and a folded position,
• each of the pair of support structures is configured to support one corner of an elongate member when the main body is in the upright position,
• each of the pair of support structures includes a pair of wheels which allow translation of an elongate member supported by the pair of support structures, the wheels of each pair being rotatable around mutually orthogonal axes,
• the pair of support structures is adjustable between a plurality of positions,
• the axle actuates release of a safety latch which locks the main body in the upright position.

An apparatus for supporting an elongate member, comprising:

• a ground support structure including a track,
• an elongate member supported by the apparatus, and
• a stand securable at a plurality of positions along the track, the stand including:
• a base,
• a main body pivotably connected to the base by an axle, the main body including a guide member and first and second support structures, wherein the main body is pivotable between an upright position and a folded position,
• wherein the first support structure and the second support structure each contact the elongate member when the main body is in the upright position, and are each spaced from the elongate member when the main body is in the folded position, and
• wherein the main body includes a counterweight, the counterweight being disposed below the axle when the main body is in the upright position.