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In the attached picture; Could you please tell me what load does the beam above the parking opening hold? could it be removed and replaced by a steel beam to raise the opening height? in short is it a structure or non structure






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It is definitely structural.
You need to hire a structural engineer to answer your question.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
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Mike beat you to it.
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jakali...a steel beam that would carry the same load would likely not provide as much clearance as what you currently have....besides, the beam looks to be integrally cast with the section above it.