Will I manage with an HEA200?

[palex]

Hello forum!

I have a new, fresh HEA200 lying around that I plan to use when we build our garage with a loft/upstairs.

The beam is supposed to support the floor structure as shown in the attached image.

My question is if I can manage with it or if I need to scale up?

The garage is 7m x 9x4m overall. 3m from the back edge of the garage, I have a pillar, and the bearing length is about 6.4m.

Is there anyone skilled at calculations who is willing to help me?

Thanks in advance!

 

[huggan]

What type of flooring are you planning on? Insulation?

A standard joist system is typically designed for a load of 200kg/sqm, is that what you have in mind as well?

If I calculate with 0.6kN self-weight on the floor and 200kg/sqm, a HEA240 might just barely suffice.

 

[palex]

What type of floor will you have? Insulation?

A typical joist system is designed for a load of 200kg/sqm, are you planning the same?

If I calculate with 0.6kN self-weight on the floor and 200kg/sqm, you can barely manage with an HEA240.

Hi huggan! Thanks for the info and response!

Oh dear

I'm planning on a typical joist system and insulation of about 100mm.
Wood/laminate flooring on particleboard. Plasterboard ceiling in the garage.

Could I move the pillar at the back and manage?

 

[huggan]

If you put it in the middle, you'll manage just fine.

 

[palex]

If you place it in the middle, you'll just manage.

Oh dear, I have to think about how to do it :/
Not optimal if you need to open the door

Thank you so much for the input huggan