Basketball Hoop Loading
Basketball Hoop Loading
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I am designing a gymnasium and I was wondering if there is a standard load (applied at the hoop) one would use for design of the anchors which fasten the basketball back-board to the gym wall?
I'd imagine a pretty large guy doing a slam dunk would generate a half decent amount of force, but is that a force that is covered by any codes?
I'd imagine a pretty large guy doing a slam dunk would generate a half decent amount of force, but is that a force that is covered by any codes?






RE: Basketball Hoop Loading
I would suggest consulting the goal manufacturer to obtain the design loads. The support system will vary among models and manufacturers. This type of loading is not governed by any particular code as it is not a building or structure. That has been my approach for the gymnasium designs in the past and for the most part, the manufacturers have been extremely helpful. Good luck.
RE: Basketball Hoop Loading
RE: Basketball Hoop Loading
RE: Basketball Hoop Loading
I have got in touch with the manufacturer and he is looking into it for me.