I'm having an extension built where there was previously a brick bay. For whatever reason (I assume the builder didn't trust the foundation) he has used a floor beam as a lintel to span the bay and then rested the ends of the beam & block floor beams on it.
So effectively I have a 175x75 beam used as a 3m lintel for a domestic floor load.
I calculate the load as 19kN
4.2kN /m2 x 1.5m (half floor span) x 3m
The 4.2kN comes from Bison flooring spec guide.
What do you think, is that ok? Floor is bouncing but I know that's normal before grouting.
Thanks
So effectively I have a 175x75 beam used as a 3m lintel for a domestic floor load.
I calculate the load as 19kN
4.2kN /m2 x 1.5m (half floor span) x 3m
The 4.2kN comes from Bison flooring spec guide.
What do you think, is that ok? Floor is bouncing but I know that's normal before grouting.
Thanks
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