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Sizing beams (#2926)

"The rule of a half says that the depth of the beam you need in inches is one half (1/2) the span in feet. So for a 12 foot span you need a six inch beam segway for sale"

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Building
Contributor:
bill
retired, newbury, ohio
Rating:
5.6/10 From 16 Ratings
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"Bad rule of thumb. Doesn't discuss beam material, application, or loading. Is this for an aircraft fuselage, structural steel frame, floor joist, ...? Steel beam, wood beam, bar joist, ...? Also, it's a BAD idea to be using 'rules of thumb' in struc"
Nathan Odle, Real Estate Developer, Civil Engineer, Commercial Contractor, USA

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