American Steel Span Foundation Guide

The tables permit a bearing length of up to 3 5 inches but since 1 5 is probably the worst case that you ll encounter for joist or rafter bearing it s a safe value.

American steel span foundation guide.

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Table 9 1 in span tables for joists and rafters figure 5 gives a required compression value of 237 psi for a span of 16 feet and bearing length of 1 5 inches. Construction of a steel building or metal structure is similar to the construction of most other buildings and it all starts with a strong foundation. A production of. This article will help guide you through the foundation selection process.

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