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kingbeam-check design
A beam is constructed of a 12 inch deepx6.5 inch flange tapered flange beam and on top of it is a 9"x13" wood hem fir beam. Simple span 10'-6". The loads are three concentrated joist loads and a uniform load, from two 25,000 pound storage tanks for a liquid soap product. Individually the wood...- bplech
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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timber header fish-plate design
An unusual construction for a timber header for a room addition to an older duplex residential building. The header is built from two 2x8's and a 3/8" steel plate between the boards. Is it possible to ratio the modulus of elasticity for steel and wood to get an equivalent area of wood and...- bplech
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
