Steel Grade Beam
Steel Grade Beam
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Somebody raised a question to me: What might be the problem using steel grade beams? (The grade beams will be on steel piles). To my knowledge, corrosion and stiffness may be the main concerns. I don't know how practical this application is.
Can anyone advice more on this? Thanks.
Can anyone advice more on this? Thanks.





RE: Steel Grade Beam
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Steel Grade Beam
RE: Steel Grade Beam
The piles could be 4" off location and still be in tolerance (depending on the local code). This would be a big problem for a steel beam, but not so much of an issue for a concrete one.
ALWAYS consider tolerances in foundation design.
RE: Steel Grade Beam
One time, I used 2 steel beams, side by side, encased in concrete to minimize the total grade beam depth because I was tying into a very shallow foundation. I spec'd a corrosion inhibitor in the concrete mix to give the structure longevity.
RE: Steel Grade Beam