Re: I-beam specs

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Re: I-beam specs

From: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Structural
Remote Name: 61.129.17.111
Date: 07 May 2001
Time: 04:48 AM

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Calculating the size and type of beam (steel or wood) is relatively straight forward once you know the total dead and live loads the beam is expected to handle. There is not enough information in your posting to calculate the beam size and strength. We offer software to help you make this calculation (see our Structural software section), however you will need to know any point loads as well as tributary loads on the beam. We always recommend using a licensed structural engineer to run the load calculations for you. A 17' span is significant...and just as important as the size of the beam is the way in which is it anchored into the existing structure and foundation. This requires engineering details and additional column design calculations.

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