Beam stability in column saddle

[JStructsteel]

See attached detail, how comfortable would you be? 3 ply LVL beam with joists on top. I alwawys feel its not that stable.

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[jimstructures]

JStructsteel,

What you have shown is almost certainly a load bearing detail and need additional information, i.e. what is the foundation detail below the column and what is the loading situation above what appear to be truss Joists carrying the floor above the beam. A Three ply beam is a very common detail for a greater load carrying capacity. I would be interested in the bridging/blocking detail specified between the joists over the beam.

Jim

 

[phamENG]

Just had a discussion on this last week.

thread507-497159

 

[JStructsteel]

Thanks PhamENG