Some H-beams have holes drilled in the web (for lightening?). The ½ ton beam across my garage has some small holes in it and it has sat there for nearly 90 years. I have even drilled a hole in one to get a cable through. Neither beam has collapsed.
You can drill holes in wooden joists.
Not at all scientific (in an engineering way), but my final answer is “yes”.
Some H-beams have holes drilled in the web (for lightening?). The ½ ton beam across my garage has some small holes in it and it has sat there for nearly 90 years. I have even drilled a hole in one to get a cable through. Neither beam has collapsed.
You can drill holes in wooden joists.
Not at all scientific (in an engineering way), but my final answer is “yes”.
