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Hello everyone,
Ive just taken over a bodge job.
Issue
The floor joists spans 2m from front to back. While one end is secure, sitting in the steel web end, the other end lacks proper support. Unfortunately, using the top of the steel is not feasible since large 3 track sliding door will sit on the top side, leaving insufficient bearing for the joists.
One solution…. welding steel plates at every joist load point. However, there is concern that this may induce a twisting load effect on the existing steel structure. Another option is introducing a second steel for the floor only , but it comes at a $$$$cost – 7.2m length of 203 uc 46.
The new floor joists, specified by the owner, 225x75. They plan to tile above and demand zero deflection.
Will seek advice from a structural engineer. wanted more thoughts before I do.
Thank for any advice!
Ive just taken over a bodge job.
Issue
The floor joists spans 2m from front to back. While one end is secure, sitting in the steel web end, the other end lacks proper support. Unfortunately, using the top of the steel is not feasible since large 3 track sliding door will sit on the top side, leaving insufficient bearing for the joists.
One solution…. welding steel plates at every joist load point. However, there is concern that this may induce a twisting load effect on the existing steel structure. Another option is introducing a second steel for the floor only , but it comes at a $$$$cost – 7.2m length of 203 uc 46.
The new floor joists, specified by the owner, 225x75. They plan to tile above and demand zero deflection.
Will seek advice from a structural engineer. wanted more thoughts before I do.
Thank for any advice!