flitch plate span

[jtom]

How far can a beam with 2-2x8 with a 3/8" flitch plate span?There will be a ceiling joist and floor joist load on this.It spans approx. 18'I am thinking engineering will be required.

 

[steveray]

YES....some type of engineering required....and more info on tributary loads and posting.....

 

[pwood]

steel filtchplate ? more info needed

 

[mtlogcabin]

StruCalc could verify the span if you had all the loading info.

http://www.strucalc.com/

Sign up for a free 7 day trail and try it out. every department should have this or a similar program to VERIFY various spans and loads.

Caution; do not use it to design you may make your department and you liable not to mention violating licensing laws for arch and engineers in your area.

 

[SCBO1]

I am thinking engineering will be required.

I'am think Arby's! will be required.

pc1

 

[Builder Bob]

Fitch plate is outside the IRC..... therefore engineering required. The building department should let you know what they will accept as it varies greatly from jurisidiction to jurisidiction...

 

[pwood]

I am thinking engineering will be required.

I think you thought right.