Thanks all. I did some local deflection analysis for fun. If I assume the new wall carries the max load (which isn't a valid assumption but I have no method to calc the actual smaller load) and I only take into account the weight on the span of three joists under this new wall (basically a 32"...
Right. No changes to original framing except this 2.5 long wall in question. This is just informal analysis to make sure the first floor isn't overspanned after adding some floor tile, bigger countertops and some other live and dead loads which sit on the same joists as the wall. Also want to...
Sorry for the confusion. None of the joists have been cut or will be cut. Since I don't know how to compute the actual load on the intervening wall, I had hypothetically assumed the joists were cut to compute what I believe would be the max load on the wall. The relevant joists above the wall...
I have a question as to whether an intended "non-load bearing" wall actually bears some load and how (or whether) to determine how much. Here are the facts:
1. Roof=gabled and stick built
2. Two story house 29' x 38'. Beam in the basement divides the 29' span into roughly 16' and 13'.
3...
