A questions for any structural engineers

Fishward · #1 12-02-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by howdy20012002

thanks again for the input guys..
now for the next one....lol
i have a 230 gallon 7 foot tank that I want to put in another part of my house.
it will be running perpendicular to the 2 x 8 floor joists and pretty much right above the support beam downstairs in the basement (the wall behind the tank is right above the support wall below it)the support beam is 3 - 2 x 8 together.
as well, the support beam has a 2 x 6 wall beneath it from the floor up to the support beam.
i have already had a 180 there with no real problems..and I don't think the extra 50 lbs will make much of a difference
what do u think?
Neal

first off ....50 gallons of water is alot more than 50 lbs. 50 gal = ~250L = ~275KG = ~600lbs :-)

the 2x6 wall below the beam is pretty much worthless. If you are interested in beefing up the beam, i would suggest getting an expandable steel column support form RONA or somewhere and putting it inside the wall thats under the beam.

howdy20012002 · #2 12-02-2009, 04:58 AM

sorry I mean 50 gallons.
the 2 x 6 wall is actually a built wall between the furnace room and the bedroom.
there is also one of the original support beams that would fall under where the tanks is as well.
i could look at putting one under the other side as well, if necessary

Fishward · #3 12-02-2009, 05:10 AM

Ya, you're in a much better situation on this one. lots of joists (tank perpendicular to them) a proper structural beam very close and a vertical support column to the foundation if im reading you right. not too much to worry about.

howdy20012002 · #4 12-02-2009, 05:17 AM

glad to hear.
I thought it would be ok.
now for the 3 other systems, those I am going to need to put more support under those..lol
thanks again for taking the time to help me out
Neal