Beam Design For Wall Removal
Removing a wall can open up a home, but the structure must still be properly supported. Before a wall is removed, we check whether it is load-bearing and determine what beam, posts, and supports are required to safely transfer the loads.
Structural Calculations
Beam design starts with reviewing the span, roof loads, floor loads, wall loads, and any point loads above the opening. We calculate how the loads transfer into the proposed beam, then check support reactions, bearing points, posts, footings, or existing foundation support.
Beam Sizing Checks
The selected beam is checked for bending, shear, bearing, deflection, and safe load transfer. Depending on the project, the beam may be steel, timber, LVL, glulam, or a flitch beam. We also review connection details and how the beam will be supported at each end.
Code-Based Design
Beam calculations can be prepared with reference to applicable standards such as the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and relevant BS Codes / Eurocodes where required.
What We Can Provide
- Load-bearing wall review
- Beam span calculations
- Dead and live load calculations
- Beam sizing
- Post and support checks
- Bearing calculations
- Shear and bending checks
- Deflection checks
- Connection notes
- Permit-ready structural drawings
Need Beam Calculations?
Send your project address, photos, existing plans, wall location, span dimensions, and any city comments. We can prepare beam design calculations and structural drawings for your wall removal project.