Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. 1st January 2008, 11:12 AM #1
    kyron
    kyron is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    6

    Default Engineering advice needed for steel support beams

    I have a timber house which has been lifted to legal height in the early 60s (I think). The main supporting structure for the house is a Besser Block frame.

    When they lifted the house they used some dubious methods to support the joists. One support beam is a railway beam which spans 5.2metres and has very flismy supports at either end. I want to remove this beam and put an I or UC beam which would conform to engineering specs.

    My problem is getting some engineering advice on beam and footing sizes and who will do small jobs like this on the North side of Brisbane. I could probably do it myself but if I can find someone reasonably priced I would prefer to go that way.

    One reason I'm reluctent to get an engineer in is the cost, last time I did this I was charged $1,500 to get advice on having 1 post shifted 500mm along a beam so I could have a reasonable size room.
  2. 1st January 2008 11:12 AM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 4th January 2008, 12:22 PM #2
    Dirty Doogie's Avatar
    Dirty Doogie
    Dirty Doogie is offline Champion Messmaker
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Noosa Heads
    Posts
    549

    Default

    Unfortuneately no one can give any advice until we get some figures and diagrammes. It is the sort of job that really needs an inspection to see what is going on. $1500 does sound a bit pricey for an engineers plan though of a small job.

    Maybe consult a builder, carpenter, designer or contact archicentre.
  4. 4th January 2008, 05:42 PM #3
    kyron
    kyron is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Doogie View Post
    Unfortuneately no one can give any advice until we get some figures and diagrammes. It is the sort of job that really needs an inspection to see what is going on. $1500 does sound a bit pricey for an engineers plan though of a small job.

    Maybe consult a builder, carpenter, designer or contact archicentre.
    I agree its hard to ask for advice without inspecting the site and drawings. Luckily I've found a reasonably priced engineer to advise me on the beams and footings I need for around $350.

    However I would like some advice on a company who does small installation jobs such as removing the old railway track and lifting up and welding the new beam/s. The reason I won't do this myself is the weight of the beams and I'll need a fair few accro props to hold the floor up while the old supports are removed.

    Does anyone have advice on a person or company who does small jobs like this on the north side of Brisbane?
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Couple of Q s ... for the engineering types - spark testing steel?
    By rsser in forum WOODTURNING - GENERAL
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 28th July 2007, 06:19 PM
  2. Tech Support Needed
    By fred.n in forum WOODIES JOKES
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 28th September 2006, 11:08 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules