Beam Pocket Strength Check
Beam Pocket Strength Check
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I need to support the ends of a steel beam using the existing 10? foundation walls of a basement. I am looking at about 8 kips of total load ( DL+LL). If I propose a cutout for a beam pockets for, let?s say, 4? bearing, would there still be other things to consider. The house is about 80+ years old and there are no cracks visible in the walls. Any guidance would be appreciated.






RE: Beam Pocket Strength Check
RE: Beam Pocket Strength Check
RE: Beam Pocket Strength Check
If the beam is to span across the width of the house, you will probably have to erect the beam in two pieces in order to install it, with either a column at the splice, or fielding the two pieces together in the field for a moment splice.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering