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Any code compliance issues with NOT using a deep beam for a transfer?

Any code compliance issues with NOT using a deep beam for a transfer?

Any code compliance issues with NOT using a deep beam for a transfer?

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I've been dealing with heavy transfers on first floor and second floor slabs so deep beams are always required but at the moment I have two residential set back stories that need to be transferred and I've got plenty of capacity from a slender/normal beam. Is there anything code related in the IBC or ACI that would prohibit me from doing so?

RE: Any code compliance issues with NOT using a deep beam for a transfer?

Nope, just your own judgement regarding acceptable long term deflections etc.

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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