flitch plate beam
flitch plate beam
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how can I analyze acomposite flitch plate beam, 20 ft. long, 3/8 steel plate by 9 in. sandwiched between 2 - 2x12,bolted with 3/8" carriage bolts on 12" centers? By hand, no software. Need it this week.






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steel plate should only be designed to carry bending only. Reactions at each end (bearing) should be checked with 2-2x12's.
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Inspector Jeff in Florida
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My first time. It's the best thing that has happened for Engineers.
Thanks again.
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Inspector Jeff in Florida