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That depends on what it carries.
All joist/beam manufacturers have span tables that will help you determine this.
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How far can you span a 12 steel you-Beam without a support?
Depends on the loads and the properties of the beam. Consult a structural engineer.
To remove 8 feet of load bearing wall and replace with steel beam what size beam?
With a span of only 8" you can probably use a wood beam, but without a set of plans no one can accurately answer your question.
How much weight can a 6x6 steel i-beam support?
It depends on the type of beam, the material, whether it is a bridge span or cantilever, the allowable deflection and safety margin needed. We need a lot more data on the application.
What do you need to use as a beam to span twenty feet on a deck?
Use a steel beam.. That would be code.. steel w10x15 (50ksi) I beam.
What size I-beam is required for a basement beam that needs to span 25 feet and will support 2x10 floor joists spanning 12 feet?
These calculations are not difficult, but you must know the load (including the floor weight) that will be carried. And the deflections that the appropriate building regulations allow.
How far can you span a 12 steel you-Beam without a support?
Depends on the loads and the properties of the beam. Consult a structural engineer.
What size beam will span 18 feet?
That question cannot be answered without knowing the load on the beam.
How do you remove center support on a 20ft span?
never remove a support without consulting a building contractor. it's there for a reason. when removing a support, you would have to replace or add plies to the existing beam in place, which is a complicated procedure.
What size beam do you need to span 30 ft and support the attic storage above it?
Roof Line 30 Foot Span
I-beam span tables?
the beam has a total volume of 60ft 3 what is the maximium horizontal gap that the beam can span
What size single span beam is needed for a span of 36 feet for 2nd story floor support in my garage and I have heat tubes in the floor so I can't install a column?
You will have to have an engineer spec that beam for you. You will save yourself time and money by cutting the span with a column.
What load span for a 1 by 6?
How far can 1 by 6 span without support
What is the minimum size micro-lam needed for an 8ft span and won't sag Looking to support 8ft span of concrete to make it look as if it is floating with no support?
I would involve an engineer on that one. You might end up with an I-beam and pipe support columns, which also need proper support.
To remove 8 feet of load bearing wall and replace with steel beam what size beam?
With a span of only 8" you can probably use a wood beam, but without a set of plans no one can accurately answer your question.
What is the span of a beam?
250 Feet
Where do stresses occur in a loaded beam?
Stress occur everywhere in the beam. Maximum occur at mid span and at support of simply supported beams and cantilever beams respectively - M. Velsamy, Mobile 9884585625
What size and type of a steel beam do I need to span 22'3 and support a 10' deep storage loft for an ATV and sled?
W8 x 24
