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LVL Flitch Beam utilizing WT Shape
Good point, I had not considered using a steel bearing plate at each end of the W shape. Such a simple solution. Thanks for helping me kick this idea around guys!- StructuralHokie03
- Post #6
- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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LVL Flitch Beam utilizing WT Shape
It's new construction but the first floor walls are already built. This is a last minute realization by the contractor that he needed a steel/flitch beam. I was going to recommend that the bottom edge of the first ply of LVL against each side of the WT be cut on a bevel to allow the LVL's to...- StructuralHokie03
- Post #4
- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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LVL Flitch Beam utilizing WT Shape
Has anyone ever specified or constructed an LVL flitch beam utilizing a WT shape with the flange on the bottom and 2 LVL's on each side? Is there any reason to avoid such madness? Here is the situation. I have to provide a flush beam within an 11 7/8" "I" joist floor system. The beam spans...- StructuralHokie03
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