Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
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I have a situation where two structural engineers differ on the allowable load on a I beam. This beam was set in my house on the side as an H allowing a 2x10 rim joist, for 12” OC CJ, to be bolted to one of the flanges. Above is a bedroom (40 lbs/sf) and roof (19 lbs/sf)Span is 13’6” supporting one end of 2x10 ceiling joists spanning also13 feet. Other end of CJs supported by exterior wall. One engineer said it is fine the other said remove it. I will err on the side of caution and have the beam placed the right way, but was wondering if there is a table or if someone can help me with the maximum allowable load on a beam like the one described set on its side? Thank you for any light you can bestow upon me.






RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
We cannot tell you who is right or wrong over the internet.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
Swearingen - I will talk to them this morning, thanks
UcfSE - This proble was uncovered during a remodel, one engineer was hired the other is a friend that actually did the calcs before the engineer of record and while the engineer of record was out of town, so we can know how to proceed with the remodel. I think that the engineer of record may have felt his feet being stepped on and maybe came up with diff calcs??
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
DaveAtkins
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.
Best regards everyone,
DacGrp
RE: Allowable load for a W 6 x 25 I beam set weak axis. Please.