Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
(OP)
Hello All,
I was curious if there some suggestions for wrapping 10-12" I-Beams with 12-14" logs. I am replacing an existing exterior deck structure that is currently made out of logs and failing. We have opted to replace it with a steel skeleton and wrap it with logs to re-create the original appearance. I was thinking about attaching threaded rod to the bottom, routing out the logs in a rectangular U shape and coming up from underneath and screwing on. I am in the initial phases of design, and wondered if there were any suggestions from the forum. I may be possible to substitute HSS for W section, however, I had originally selected the W for flexibility as the deck section is not yet finalized.
Mike
I was curious if there some suggestions for wrapping 10-12" I-Beams with 12-14" logs. I am replacing an existing exterior deck structure that is currently made out of logs and failing. We have opted to replace it with a steel skeleton and wrap it with logs to re-create the original appearance. I was thinking about attaching threaded rod to the bottom, routing out the logs in a rectangular U shape and coming up from underneath and screwing on. I am in the initial phases of design, and wondered if there were any suggestions from the forum. I may be possible to substitute HSS for W section, however, I had originally selected the W for flexibility as the deck section is not yet finalized.
Mike






RE: Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
You should also fill in between the flanges and bolt that through the W shape. Then you could lag screw and plug the log section to the infill.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
I had not gotten down to the specifics of the log sizes yet but appreciate the clear distance guideline. I like your suggestions, perhaps the log guys could then use 2 half logs lagged into this infill piece. as opposed to trying to rout out a whole log.
I appreciate it,
Mike
RE: Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
Obviously, you'd lose the strength of the twin WF flanges, but if you could use a heavier T (thicker webb, longer webb) to make up the loss of that flange, you probably would find the total package easier to work with.
RE: Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
RE: Wrap Steel I-beam with Logs?
The log has no visible joints or cuts longitudinally.