Thanks for the input.
It was a client spec (the two C-channels). I've recommended we use a smaller beam and box it in, and add attachment points underneath for the hooks.
We'll see if they accept the modifications..
Thanks again.
Steve;
Thanks, thats' how I started, then realized that my beam was a W610x372 (thats metric - w24x207 imperial)and I can't get channel that big.
I'll likely have to go with MC18 as heavy as I can get then do a lot of reinforcing.
Likely have a 1" x 24" top plate at the lifting point, with...
Is there a standard procedure for analyzing a beam made of back to back channels?
I'm acutally working backwards. I know the I-beam size for what I need, but want to fabricate it out of channel so I can place hooks between the channel to make it a spreader bar..
Questions, comments, jokes?..
Steve111;
There is another similar thread I've been following as well, which is related to this..
It is entitled "Existing open web steel joists"
I'm sure you've hit it by now, but other than getting the original fabricator, I haven't seen much that's very exact.
I'm hoping someone...
I know this is a no-brainer, but I'm having a bit of a brain freeze and don't have access to any books at the moment.
I've got a W12x27 beam, 25 foot span. There is a udl on the OWSJ putting a force of 12.45kips on the beam in three places, 6.25' apart.
I check the Ireq and the beam has lots of...
