Need help with glulam calculation

[Peppes_Bodega]

Hi. We need help as we currently have a glulam beam (detail 4) supported by a post. We wonder how we can reinforce/modify the glulam beam or replace it with a steel beam to avoid having the post in the middle. The glulam beam supports a walkway to our terrace. It would be great if someone could help us with this as soon as possible

 

[justusandersson]

You can switch to a 115x315 mm glulam beam (several dimensions are possible) or a HEA 160 steel beam.

 

[Peppes_Bodega]

You can switch to a 115x315 mm glulam beam (several dimensions are possible) or a HEA 160 steel beam.

Thanks. Dumb question perhaps, but can't you reinforce the existing glulam beam by screwing another one on the inside? A 315mm glulam extends quite a bit downward so it becomes borderline to go underneath it.

 

[justusandersson]

You can choose 165x270 instead of 115x315. Without pillars, you cannot go below 270 mm in height. To reinforce, it's not enough just to screw, you must glue as well. In this case, it is not realistic.

 

[Peppes_Bodega]

You can choose 165x270 instead of 115x315. Without columns, you cannot go below 270 mm in height. For reinforcement, it's not enough to screw, you have to glue as well. In this case, it's not realistic.

Thanks for the help