Flitch beams

[Oceanjules]

Hi everyone, 

 

I need some advise here. We had an inspector today and got her feedback later this afternoon. On the note, she wrote as follows

"Trim 4 on the calculation sheets refers to 3No 47 x200 C24 + 12 x 175 flitch beams whereas the layout plan 002 REVA refers to these as flitch beam type 1 and specifies 2 No 47 x 200 C24 with 12x175 steel plate."  

From my understanding, she was expecting 3 flitch beams instead of 2. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks

 

[Alan Ambrose]

Yeah, I think you’re right - can you call her to check?

[Mr Punter]

Yes it sounds like 3 flitch beams, each with 2 timbers and a steel plate.  How many are shown on the layout plan?

[Oceanjules]

It’s only showing 2 on the plan. She looked at the structural calculations and even though it’s showing 2 flitch on the drawing but the description says 3. So she’s now requesting for confirmation of adequacy as built. 

[joe90]

Surely the person who did the drawings should sort this out ? Sounds like a typo to me but needs confirming.

[Oceanjules]

Called the structural engineer for confirmation and as per his calculations, it should only have 2 flitch beams. 
 

Thanks everyone. 😊