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RAMSEY TOWN HALL, Ramsey, Minnesota <br />A few of the floor joists appear to not rest on <br />the intermediate beam. Their natural lower <br />elevation is about one centimeter above the <br />beam. The joists may need to be realigned to <br />provide the intended load path. <br />Figure 44 — Replacement Floor Joist <br />Figure 45 —Joist Cross Bracing <br />Beams and Supports <br />The transfer beam supporting the floor joists <br />in the middle of the structure is not original <br />as it is engineered lumber. It is unclear if the <br />initial construction had any beam. <br />The beam has multiple supports along its <br />length to the soil and masonry below. The <br />supports range in stability from a large post to <br />multiple stalked 2x4s. The supports are not <br />securely attached to the transfer beam or soil <br />below. <br />Recommendations <br />The beam appears to be in good condition. <br />While it is not original, it appears to serve an <br />important structural related function. An <br />engineer should verify the capacity of the <br />transfer beam is sufficient for its demand. <br />The structural supports of the beam are <br />extremely unsafe. They are not code <br />compliant, and they offer very little stability. <br />Large posts should be used for all of the <br />supports. Additionally, the beam should be <br />securely connected to the support, and the <br />support should be securely connected to the <br />soil or masonry base. <br />Shoring will be needed to provide temporary <br />support during reinforcement or installation. <br />An engineer should be consulted to create a <br />safe plan. <br />Figure 46 — Intermediate Beam <br />Figure <br />Ramsey Town Hall 18 <br />