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What size I-beam would I require to support a 1m wall (double

 

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What size I-beam would I require to support a 1m wall (double layer) above a 6m opening. That is, the inseam will span 6m and the wall will be 6 x 1m. There are no other loads on the wall.

Submitted: 295 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: Structural Engineering
Value: R 309
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  StructuralEng replied 295 days and 11 hours ago.


StructuralEng : Hi, I can help
StructuralEng : Let me read closer
StructuralEng : Two wythes of brick?
Customer : Yes
StructuralEng : Thanks. Can you give me 15 min to run some numbers?
Customer : All good
StructuralEng : It will end up being a column section (still an I beam, just much more stocky to prevent lateral torsional buckling)
Customer : I am about to get on a flight. I will contin
Customer : I may need to continue this tomorrow.
StructuralEng : You still there?
Customer : Yup
StructuralEng : You can plan for a UC 200x46.2 .
StructuralEng : If you've found my answer helpful, please click the green "accept" button.  I'll be happy to answer additional questions on the topic.  If you could provide feedback, I would appreciate it
Customer : Excellent. Can you also tell me what the total load is supported by the beam.
StructuralEng : I would provide 18" of bearing at each end, but the wall itself should really be checked, too

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Category: Structural Engineering
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Accepts: 2320
Answered: 6/26/2012

Experience: Structural Engineer

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