Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading
Post Reply   Forum
Posted by: DaveMattoon ®

12/05/2006, 17:55:29

Author Profile
eMail author
Edit

I need assistance in selecting steel support beams for a new garage with apartment above. Is there a table anywhere that lists I-beams and their load carrying capacity per linear foot (for differing spans)? Alternatively perhaps someone could work out the deflection formula for one or more of the beams listed below. The maximum deflection should be less than 1/180.

1st floor (1) 17' span, 600# per linear foot
1st floor (2) 22' span, 575# plf
2nd floor (1) 17' span, 900# plf
2nd floor (2) 22' span, 180# plf
Garage door headers 16' span, 1,350# plf








Post Reply
Tell a Friend (must be logged in)
Alert Admin About Post
View All   | Next |

Replies to this message

Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading
Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading -- DaveMattoon Post Reply Top of thread Forum
Posted by: swearingen ®

12/06/2006, 08:02:39

Author Profile
eMail author
Edit

I think you should try and find a local structural engineer for this one. I could give you some beam sizes for these loads, but there is much more to it. The end connections and bracing must be adequately installed and that will require much more depth than can be provided here.







Post Reply
Tell a Friend (must be logged in)
Alert Admin About Post
Where am I? Original Top of thread | |
Re: Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading
Re: Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading -- swearingen Post Reply Top of thread Forum
Posted by: DaveMattoon ®

12/06/2006, 08:27:04

Author Profile
eMail author
Edit

Thanks for the feedback.

I have built several post and beam barns using red oak framing, but on this project a fairly massive (6" X 18"+) oak beam is needed to support the heavier loads, so I thought that steel might be a better choice. Dave.








Post Reply
Tell a Friend (must be logged in)
Alert Admin About Post
Where am I? Original Top of thread | |
Re: Re: Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading
Re: Re: Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading -- DaveMattoon Post Reply Top of thread Forum
Posted by: swearingen ®

12/07/2006, 07:15:21

Author Profile
eMail author
Edit

Steel could very well be the better choice here. It may not be as pretty, but it is an efficient material for the type of loads and deflections you're looking for.







Post Reply
Tell a Friend (must be logged in)
Alert Admin About Post
Where am I? Original Top of thread | |
Re: Re: Re: Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading
Re: Re: Re: Re: Wide Flange Beams - Uniform Loading -- swearingen Post Reply Top of thread Forum
Posted by: Scooter ®

12/07/2006, 09:19:19

Author Profile
eMail author
Edit

I designed some columns for our church a while back from Wide Flanged beams, then for looks, we covered them with plyable wood paneling. They looked really good.

Perhaps this is an option for exposed steel support beams that will be exposed.

Thanks,

Scooter








Post Reply
Tell a Friend (must be logged in)
Alert Admin About Post
Where am I? Original Top of thread

Powered by Engineers Edge

© Copyright 2000 - 2024, by Engineers Edge, LLC All rights reserved.  Disclaimer