2006-11-16 14:08:23 · 6 answers · asked by Rob R 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
An engineer, would require the weight "per foot" of the beams, and the number and location of support locations under each beam.
First is to calculate the "dead load" and "deflection" of beams.
Second, afterwards one may calculate the live load and prescribe its bearing upon beams....
It's all in the details, the details, the details...
This is the best I can do , with what information you presented...
2006-11-16 14:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by diSota 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to build a 20' x 44' mazzanine with TWO (2) steel beams ??
2006-11-16 14:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm. My question is...What is spanning the 44'? That is the span I would worry about.
Here's a hint. You can't simply pick a beam and hope it fits. You select a beam based on what the loading, most probable live load is 100 pounds/sq. ft., and geometry dictate.
20' and 44' are major spans. You better get some help.
2006-11-16 14:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a real engineer to do the design correctly.
Otherwise, when the darn thing collapses, guess whose butt will be in the sling? Or worse yet, you manage to kill someone with an underdesigned structure.
2006-11-16 14:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-16 14:35:51 · answer #5 · answered by gussie r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your question does not make any sense
2006-11-16 14:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋