BronYrAur
Mechanical
- Nov 2, 2005
- 799
Anyone know of a simple calculator, table, or "cheat sheet" for sizing beams? This would be for simple point loading on beams supported on both ends. I'm in construction and had to recently choose a 10' long beam that would be supported at each end and point loaded in the center with 5,500 Lbs. It was to be used for rigging up some equipment with a chainfall. I have a person to call for help with this, but it would be nice to be able to do it myself. He advised me to go with a W8x31 for that application. Anyone have a simple guide or reference for someone who is not well-schooled in structural steel?