What size beam can span 16 feet?

To span 16′ with joists 16″ apart, you likely need greater than a 2X12 joist lumber. IMO the project needs redesign with a beam to cut the span into shorter parts. Otherwise, consult a structural engineer to determine the possibility to use sistered joists, 4X lumber, or engineered lumber joists.

What size beam do I need to span 16 feet?

Wood beam size for a 16 foot span:- as per general thumb rule, for a 16 foot span, size of wood beam or lumber joist should be 2×10 which placed at 16″ apart from centre used for residential building or projects or construction in which depth of section of beam is 250mm (10″) and width of beam is 50 mm or 2″.

What is the standard size of beam and column?

In a residential building it is 9 ʺ × 12 ʺ or 225 mm × 300 mm standard size according to (IS codes). The minimum RCC beam size should not be less than 9 ʺ × 9 ʺ or 225mm × 225mm with the addition of a 125mm slab thickness. The size of the columns depends on the total load on the columns.

What size beam do I need for a 20 foot span?

So beam size 12″×16″ (300mm ×400mm) in general Thumb Rule is used for 16 foot long span in residential building. Beam size for 20 foot span: – if span of beam is 20 foot long, then their depth should be 20 inches (500mm) thick and width of beam should be 20/1.5 =13.33″,assume 12″ (300mm) width.

What is the minimum size of column in beam?

And column shall have minimum dimensions such that Area of column > = Area of beam. Also the minimum size of column should be greater than or equal to width of the beam. Say if it’s 250 X 500 beam, min size of column is 250 X 500 or 300 x 450 or 350 x 400 or 400 x 400.

Are 9 x 12 RCC columns safe for g+1 floors?

This setup of 9″ x 12″ RCC columns is safe for G+1 Floors. There are a lot of other considerations, but this is just a thumb rule. For the above column setup, a span of up to 5 meters is quite safe. One can use beams of size 9″ X 12″ (225 MM x 300MM) with a slab thickness of 5″ (125 MM) cast in M20 concrete for spans up to 5m.

What is the minimum width of a 10-meter beam with reinforcement?

Because top reinforcement in 10m be is quite more so in case of placing of top and bottom bars minimum width should be 600 because there is some congestion while we cast the beam or when the concreting is carried out. 8 clever moves when you have $1,000 in the bank.