MPC Beam designation
MPC Beam designation
(OP)
I am looking at plans from the early 80s for floor framing for a mall in Southern California. Concrete over steel deck construction
The beams are called out with MPC designations- i.e. MPC 16 1/4 X 20.4 <15>-1/4.
These beams are spaced up to 10 feet on center and span approx 30 feet.
Does anyone know what this member is?
Thanks
The beams are called out with MPC designations- i.e. MPC 16 1/4 X 20.4 <15>-1/4.
These beams are spaced up to 10 feet on center and span approx 30 feet.
Does anyone know what this member is?
Thanks






RE: MPC Beam designation
RE: MPC Beam designation
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: MPC Beam designation
Thanks for the suggestions
RE: MPC Beam designation
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: MPC Beam designation
A general section shows it like a composite W shape. There's no definition of it on the plans and even the connection details/schedules ignore it completely.
The engineering company has a fancy symbol that looks like GKT Consulting Engineers in Marina Del Rey.
I guess I'll find out what it is eventually because I have to drill holes for plumbing in it.
RE: MPC Beam designation
Since this has been posted twice and the greatest Eng-Tips minds can't solve this, I would give him a call. Or call the original structural engineer's successor company.
RE: MPC Beam designation
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: MPC Beam designation
MPC16X20.2: h=16.25" tw=0.185 bftop = 4" bfbot = 5.75" tftop = .312" tfbot = 0.312"
Hope this helps.