Floor Level Difference - Connection of Beams at Upper Floor Level and Column at Lower Floor Level

[DNod8]

Hello All,

I have some queries for a structural design of a house. I have difficulties in connecting the beam-column-slab for this floor of the house. As shown in the attached picture, the columns are located at the lower level of the house. And I do not know how to connect the main beam to the column because usually the beams will be placed at the higher level.

I do not think it is correct to put two beams side by side right? I mean one beam at the lower level to connect the columns i.e. main beam and then another beam at the upper level.

Thanks for your help.

a trainee who wants to learn and learn

 

[spats]

If the levels are not far apart vertically, you could use one beam to pick up both the high & low framing.

 

[DNod8]

Dear Spats.

Yup, instead of connecting it directly to column, I used the beams to support it. Thanks

a novice in engineering who wants to learn and learn