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depth of a beam can be approximately calculated as follows span/12 and breadth=depthX(1/2 to 2/3)
That depends on what it carries. All joist/beam manufacturers have span tables that will help you determine this.
Use a steel beam.. That would be code.. steel w10x15 (50ksi) I beam.
Depends on the loads and the properties of the beam. Consult a structural engineer.
The span to depth ratio is in place preliminary as a method of ensuring deflections falls within certain limits. As concrete is a multi-phase material and does not behave linearly, it is often complex to calculate expected accurate deflections. codes set out given span/depth ratios as a simpler method or ensuring deflections remain in given limits. These ratios have been derived empirically from testing. The compressive strength of concrete as a material does not vary with varying span/depth. However, the amount of the concrete section which is in compression will vary with span and depth due to changes in the applied moment and increase/reduction of the internal lever arm.
the beam has a total volume of 60ft 3 what is the maximium horizontal gap that the beam can span
depth of a beam can be approximately calculated as follows span/12 and breadth=depthX(1/2 to 2/3)
250 Feet
250 Feet
Yield momnet; or the moment at which the concrete beam will fail due to bending can be calculated by:M= (W*L*L)/8Where M= Yield MomentW= weight on beam (Kn usually)L= Span of Beam (M usually)M will be in :Kn per morKn/mhope This helps.
250 feet
That depends on what it carries. All joist/beam manufacturers have span tables that will help you determine this.
That question cannot be answered without knowing the load on the beam.
first you need to calculate the load on the entire floor. Different uses mean different loads, you look that up in the building code. Then you calculate how much of the floor is held up by the beam. Then you look up what size of beam to use for the number of pounds per lineal foot. For 1 or 2 family homes you can have a lumber yard do this for you. For commercial construction it has to be done by an architect or an engineer.
Use a steel beam.. That would be code.. steel w10x15 (50ksi) I beam.
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Span/load beam questions really cannot be answered. You will need to have the plans looked at by a engineer. At the very least the lumber yard selling the beam may have an on-staff engineer to have a look at it.