Effective length of steel beam.
Effective length of steel beam.
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A steel beam is being inserted in a 9" brick wall to form a new opening (approx. 4m long). There are no restraints at the ends (other than friction on the padstones, which can't be relied on). There is no floor structure bearing into the wall. Would the effective length have to be > L? If so, any suggestions? Thanks.






RE: Effective length of steel beam.
RE: Effective length of steel beam.
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RE: Effective length of steel beam.
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