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I'm building a swing set with a 10 ft 4x6 pine beam.

I would like to determine how much active load the beam can support at the center point, or at least minimally how much static load.

I've tried researching different online calculators but I'm not finding exactly what I'm looking for a.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Alaska Man
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Forte Web is an excellent tool for designing wood beams.

That being said, it can take a point live load at mid-span of 610 pounds. Make sure you purchase #1 or select structural. You don't want any knots in the beam because of the types of forces a swing will apply to it.

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