Posted 2/15/2012 19:49 (#2230779 - in reply to #2230701) Subject: RE: calculating strength of a beam???
Statesville, NC
Strength of a beam is in the depth. 8x8 would not be efficient use of wood. 4x12 would be better, but still not enough. LVL or floor trusses are what you need. Check with a good building materials supplier and give them the dimensions and load weight.
calculating strength of a beam???
