High Point Load on Roof Deck
High Point Load on Roof Deck
(OP)
We have a situation where high point loads have to be supported by roof deck. I am proposing number of steel members but it looks crouded. Is it possible for roof deck to support point load of 4000 lbs every 5ft spacing. These are chilled water filled pipes.
Here is link to the pipe support system for idea.
Here is link to the pipe support system for idea.






RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
Why not locate the legs directly over the supporting roof members? If you are running parallel to the supporting members that space your supports to sit directly over the supporting roof members. You still may have to put blocks in the flutes to keep the deck from crushing.
RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
We can negotiate for prefab pipe support to located at framing member. Only concern is local crushing of steel deck as the base of pipe support is 18"X18" in size and wood blocking can help in this regards below the deck. How to load 18"x18" base. Does rigid insulation can help in this case above the deck.
RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
Still sounds like a lot more work than just adding in the extra steel beams.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
RE: High Point Load on Roof Deck
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering