FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
(OP)
I have a span of 18 feet that I need to put a wood beam or LVL beam TO REMOVE A LOAD BEARING WALL. It can be no higher than 12" but as wide as needed. There will be a second story on top of this floor. Can someone please offer your engineering experiance and recommend what beam would be appropriate under this circumstance. house dimensions are 31'X 38' I sure would appreciate your help on this one. I did pay and consult with a structural engineer, but would like a second opinion.





RE: FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
You're limited to a 12" beam depth and somewhat unlimited width; you've specificed no particular loadings (what's on the second story? what kind of building is this? etc.?) so go with a conceptual "worst case"... Got it: use a steel beam, like a W12X16, it'll be plenty strong.
RE: FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
Where are you located?
What code are you working with?
RE: FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
RE: FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
RE: FLOOR JOIST SUPPORT FOR LOAD BEARING WALL REMOVAL
But, HBA has a flitch desing guide see:
http://www.toolbase.org/docs/MainNav/WoodFrameConstruction/2947_flitchplate.pdf