Compilation of structural weight (psf) by bldg type/material?
Compilation of structural weight (psf) by bldg type/material?
(OP)
This would be quite helpful to use as a check to see if your structural design is reasonable. I'm sure contractors would be interested as well.
Does anyone know of such a publication? For instance, data on the average structural psf of:
steel framed office building, 20 stories
flat plate concrete resideintial, 50 stories
steel joist framed office bldg, 4 stories
etc.
Thanks
Does anyone know of such a publication? For instance, data on the average structural psf of:
steel framed office building, 20 stories
flat plate concrete resideintial, 50 stories
steel joist framed office bldg, 4 stories
etc.
Thanks






RE: Compilation of structural weight (psf) by bldg type/material?
MightyPirate, EIT
RE: Compilation of structural weight (psf) by bldg type/material?
Averages are just that and can include many items.
RE: Compilation of structural weight (psf) by bldg type/material?
Rules of thumb are VERY useful to know where you're at. Ask any experienced structural engineer and he/she would agree that it's useful info.
Also, before you do your design, it's great info to have if you are brainstorming with an architect or contractor.
RE: Compilation of structural weight (psf) by bldg type/material?