Stage Lighting
Stage Lighting
(OP)
What kind of Live Loads do you typically use for the roof framing above a stage for lighting and sound equipment. The occupants will not be suspending sets or anything from the roof, just lighting and speakers.
akastud
akastud






RE: Stage Lighting
Once you have a full set of the actual equipment, then you can see their layout and calculate their weight distribution and make an informed decision as to how you will represent their loads in your roof framing design.
Also, don't forget to include roof live loads (from above the roof) in your design.
RE: Stage Lighting
If it is a stage where lighting systems are changed out frequently (like in large arenas) with people walking on catwalks, I would consider adding this live load plus roof live load.