I completely agree I expect all of the work will be done. What I’m hoping to avoid is designing the floor plan around a structure that isn’t feasible or is highly inefficient
It looks like pinned/pinned is the leading model for the columns/footings. I will work with that.
I am going to play around with the drop in cantilever beam idea. With the software I am using I have to analyze each section individually, and then I can link loads from one section to the other...
Thank you once again for the suggestions.
BAretired, I understand your what you are suggesting, but we are looking for the large central opening which was why those locations were selected. The outer columns were chosen to be in as close to the center as possible to avoid disruption to any...
Thanks for the assistance everyone. As far as the DIY comment, I don't see anything about that in the posting policy. I am an engineer (mechanical) so this is engineer to engineer. I will be hiring a structural engineer when it comes time. I have tried three times and all three times the...
I posted this last night, but it looks like it was removed. I reviewed the rules and I'm not sure why it was removed so I am trying again. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.
I would like to use four columns to support three LVL beams. Two of the columns will be used to...
