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VerifiedHelloI can hepHelpWhatvis the load on the beam? How did you arrive at that flitch plate beam size?
You could use three 1.75" x 7.25" 2.0E LVL with two 5/8" x 7.25" steel plates with 5/8" bolts at 16" o.c. It's important that the steel bear directly on the supports.
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