I'm calculating discontinuous loads on an 18' wood beam for a story story single family dwelling. The loading includes roof and ceiling loads, exterior wall over the beam and second floor joist loads parallel to the beam. And the beam also is carrying two points loads from the ridge above (D +...
Hi all.
I'm new to this site and hoping someone can get a straight answer.
I'm designing a simple patio cover with tube steel columns and beams. Lid is corrugated metal so fairly light weight.
I'd like to use gusset plates at the beam to column connection thus making it rigid connection...
