Sizing of beam for floor structure

[Styrman_jansson]

Even if the tie beams extend downward somewhat, it becomes a bit airier with framework trusses if you don’t enclose the tie beams, that is.

The option with exposed tie beams is something I haven't considered at all. Depending on how close they are, it is definitely an option.

 

[Styrman_jansson]

Now we have started with the garage anyway. We have a designer working on the floor structure and beam over the door. So far it looks like this;


I've never done masonry before, but it feels like I'm starting to get the hang of it. With some tips from the experienced, of course...

 

[Jonatanm535]

Hi, how is the construction going?

 

[Styrman_jansson]

Hey, how's the construction going?

Well, slow progress, you could say. We finished the masonry in the fall and have started plastering the exterior walls. We'll finish it when the temperature consistently climbs above +5 again.

We had help from a structural engineer who designed the dimensions and decided on HEA180 over the gate and a HEA200 in the middle for support, plus some timber dimensions, etc.

Since steel prices skyrocketed, we hesitated to buy new HEA beams, and it's a good thing we did. I found a second-hand 15m HEB200 crane beam on Blocket that was enough for both the gate and the floor. So now it's a bit "extra sturdy." It's now cut and ready to be lifted, but even that will have to wait until spring.

Otherwise, we'll see how the lumber prices look. We're in no hurry, and I'm keeping an eye on Blocket and similar sites to see if we can find materials at somewhat better prices.

 

[Jonatanm535]

Thanks for the update. Exciting that you found a used one; it will be fun to follow your progress later. I have poured the slab and will start erecting the framework around Easter if the weather is okay. 12x7.8 meters. There will be a loft over the first 4.8-6 meters, depending on what solutions the truss factory's engineers come up with. There will be an interior wall 5.5 meters wide that ends at 4.8 meters, so the idea is to use it as support for the floor structure, but I would have liked to make the loft a bit deeper to 6 meters but don't want any post. The rest of the garage will be open up to the ridge. Probably with scissor trusses.