I have a steel support beam can you remove one of the poles . the steel beam set on sender blocks on both side of the foundation. I have three steel beams support beam across the basement,I just want to remove one pole, can that be done.
Steel poles under the steel beam is required for the code in your local building area. No, do NOT remove any pole without checking with your local building dept. They are engineered to carry all the weight of the framing over it. If you chose to remove it without checking with the building dept. you can cause a serious structure problem, even a collapse of the structure. Just a phone call to your local building dept. can answer that question. They normally put a steel pole about every 14'-16' depending on the code in your area. There there for a good reason. Think smarter than the next guy, and you will keep yourself safe and your family also. Hoped this helped you go in the right direction.
There's no way I am giving advice here. Hire a contractor to actually look at the load bearing of the pole.
You need to measure the beam and go to an engineering guide and see what the load ratings are. You can never remove the end supports but the middle support may possibly be taken out if the beam can handle the load and or you add some gusseting and reinforcement to the original beam. You should probably call a building engineer to consult on this.
i would say no. it sounds like it is a baring wall. so if you take out one pole it is going to weaken the entire house.
