Install beam supports

Question 1

What columns, shall be at least as wide as

Answer 1

Less than the width of supported member

Question 2

Why are adjustable, columns preferred?

Answer 2

To compensate for movement in soil or settling caused by shrinkage in the framing member

Question 3

Steel columns must be fitted with what at both top and bottom locations. Why?

Answer 3

A plate to transfer the shear force from the structure to the foundation

Question 4

How is a word column set on a concrete floor?

Answer 4

With a barrier or damp proof

Question 5

How can wood built up columns be fastened together with bolts?

Answer 5

At least 9.52 mm in diameter space not more than 450 mm apart.

Question 6

How can wood built up columns be fastened together by nails?

Answer 6

At least 76 mm long spaced not more than 300 mm on Centre

Question 7

Concrete columns must be at least ___ inches in diameter for a circular columns

Answer 7

9”

Question 8

Steel and bearing plates for steel columns must be at least__ times__inches in size, and at least__thick

Answer 8

4 x 4” and 6.35 (1/4)

Question 9

What items can columns support?

Answer 9

Carport

Question 10

Adjustable, steel columns must be coded with what

Answer 10

Rust inhibitive paint

Question 11

The maximum span of the beam using for lamination is

Answer 11

80 feet

Question 12

The span between post using three lamination is

Answer 12

7‘-3“

Question 13

The span between posts using for lamination is

Answer 13

5’-3”