Maximum load on beam
Maximum load on beam
(OP)
What will be the approx. maximum load on a 4"x6" wooden beam, 14 ft long, when downward pressure is applied in the center of this beam?
The beam 7 ft high, supported at 2 places by 6"x 6" posts 14 ft apart.
The beam is laid down with the 4" side resting on top pf the post.
The beam 7 ft high, supported at 2 places by 6"x 6" posts 14 ft apart.
The beam is laid down with the 4" side resting on top pf the post.






RE: Maximum load on beam
RE: Maximum load on beam
In reply to your comment, this 4"x 6" beam is pressure treated pine (.40 cca I guess) for outdoor use.
RE: Maximum load on beam
If this is for the swing that you mentioned in your previous posting, I would reduced that to 400 lb. since you could have moving and impact loads plus safety issues.