pressed timbers?
can a 6inch by 6inch post be used as a support beam for a 14foot by 14foot build
The size of timber used in the post and beam building method is variable depending on the project. Some version will use entire logs up to 26 meters in length.
depends on the size and material of the beam and post!
A beam engine is a kind of steam engine where a pivoted overhead beam is used to apply the force from a vertical piston to a vertical connecting rod.
Vermont Timber Works has an extensive web site on timber frames and post & beam construction.
If I am reading the question correctly, a load bearing wall was removed and replaced with a beam? Clear span, no post in the middle? If cracks are appearing, the beam that was used was not big enough. For any space of 8 feet or more, 2x12 and plywood should be used for the beam or an engineered truss used.
offset bends.
To properly attach a beam to a 4x4 post, you can use metal brackets or straps designed for this purpose. Secure the beam to the post using screws or bolts, making sure the connection is strong and stable. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and ensure the beam is properly supported to prevent any structural issues.
"Pt beam" is a shorthand term for a "positive beam," often used in construction and engineering fields. It refers to a structural component designed to carry loads above it and transfer them to support elements. These beams are typically oriented horizontally and provide stability to a structure.
5 cm long
A girt is a horizontal structural member of post and beam architecture.
Inferred