13 Jan
2006
13 Jan
'06
2:27 p.m.
Chuck Guzis wrote:
On 1/13/2006 at 4:59 PM Sridhar Ayengar wrote:
That sems like it'll be overkill. I'd have to pour twelve separate
footings. Plus the weight will be spread out considerably, since we're
talking about twelve columns roughly 36" apart. Hardwood blocks would
probably be strong enough. Plus there are structural masonry walls
around the perimeter of the room I'm strrengthening. Also, there's this
giant masonry column and footing under the heaviest item. (The DASD
array.) The jack posts will be nowhere near maximum load.
Peace... Sridhar
I'm putting them on the poured concrete
basement floor. Maybe on top of
some patio block to spread the weight, but probably not.
Will that pass inspection? The typical concrete slab is what, 3"-4" thick,
tops? You may want to cut through the slab, dig a hole and pour a real
footing for the beam.