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Concrete vs Steel "I" Beams

Started by MTCAWO, 05/26/2005 04:33PM
Posted 05/26/2005 04:33PM Opening Post
Any imput on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!
I have a 16" with the pier and a steel plate for mounting. I also have a deck that used to go partially on one side of a 21' oval pool. The pool has been removed and I am going to place an observatory in it's place. The deck sits 4 feet from the ground, and I will need to elevate the height of the pier to around 10 to 15' high to help clear my house roof on one side. Since this will be in an 10' observatory, I am thinking of pouring a large pad, and having the steel beams bolted and then tied together to form the base structure to place the pier assembly on.
Any opinions would greatly be appreciated..
Posted 05/26/2005 06:57PM #1
Your pier should be independant of your floor structure to avoid vibrations!
Posted 06/01/2005 03:26AM #2
I still favor the KISS attitude.

Steel goes "Ping"
Concrete goes well ah, "Thud"

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