Temporary support of a load bearing column
Temporary support of a load bearing column
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Good morning fellow engineers, technicians, and jacks of the trade. This is not my typical forum but I need some advice. I have to move a steel round column supporting a load bearing I-Beam. I have already had the structural design evaluated and got the design engineers go ahead to move this column as long as I provide temporary support while doing so. Now I have to figure out how to do so. It will only be displaced long enough to move it three feet and is bolted in place. The I-beam is in close proximity to the building ceiling (6 " below) but does not support any building load and is about 18 ft. from the floor. During the move there will be minimal load on the I-beam (<2000 lbs. static). It looks like a simple job, but few things in the engineering fields are as simple as they seem. So what equipment would you recommend? Hit me with any questions. I apologize up front if I have failed to mention anything specific, but you guys know how it is to ask for help outside your area of expertise.
Matt Merrick
Chief Engineer






RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column
RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column
A sketch or photo would help.
RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column
Thanks. I had thought of the idea of using a shorter column with a jack, I had hoped there was a way to get around buying the steel column, but I think you are right on.
Thanks again.
Matt Merrick
Chief Engineer
RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column
RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column
Thanks. Great idea. I can ge the scaffolding rep to put together a package that should do the job. Also keeps me from having to purchase the steel.
Thanks for the ideas. Hats off to you guys!!
Matt Merrick
Chief Engineer
RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column
RE: Temporary support of a load bearing column