@kipfoot I wish that you analyzed a simple beam before making a bold statement like " never true " --
Alright, have a simply supported beam and apply 100 plf DL, 120 plf LL uniform load on it. You will find out that the smallest wide flange that you can use is W 5x16, and the lightest HSS...
@OldBldgGuy Most of the time weights of W sections equivalent in stiffness to HSSs are almost identical plus you do not need to deal with bracing your flange with HSS members.
Hi Folks,
I do not want to generate a high compressive stress on an (e)6" cmu wall for that reason instead of having my HSS 10x4x1/2 beam sit with an end bearing plate on the (e) 6" cmu wall I am planning on placing another stiff HSS 10x5x1/4 beam fully on top the (e) 6" cmu wall, and connect...
Thank you all for the opinions.
I like the idea of treating the cmu wall as a beam. I think I will utilize that.
-There is no opening on the wall.
In the real case there is a beam sitting on the existing cmu wall applying 12kips of total load , there is a column at 4 ft left and right of the...
Hi Folks,
I am working on a boxed shape wood framed house.Its foundation/retaining walls consist of 8" solid grouted CMU walls at all 4 sides. The house owner is adding a floor for that reason I am verifying the additional compressive stress over the CMU walls, and the existing soil bearing...
Hi Folks,
I have a really simple question but I just need some kind of justification about it. I have 3x sill plate, and I am connecting it to a HSS beam with 5/8" dia. welded stud bolts, and my shear wall is sitting on that 3x sill plate & HSS beam.
I am simply specifying the spacing of the...
