actually it's a column (both ends anchored) that is connected to other columns via some horiz & x-bracing. Bracing & plate will be added so a jib crane can be added to the W8x31 - see attachmenthttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=c052e4e1-16ab-43a8-9414-34eb38397451&file=Habasit_3d.pdf