live loads
live loads
(OP)
How can i calcutate a live load for a 20T loading shovel? The constructor wants to use crane a and shovel over a slab in two points of load each one with 10T. This points of loading will be separate 2.4m. It will be 35kN/m2 + 20T (this 20T is live load). How can i estimate a settlement for this situation?





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To be sure you should ask for the manufacturers details.
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20T is a weight, 400kN/m2 is a pressure - no direct relation unless you have a specific area!
20T is actually approx 200kN.
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Of course we have an specific area!!!!And we've solved the problem. Thanks for your help!
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besides, why wouldn't the contractor take care of doing this analysis and making sure they don't mess up the slab? if something goes bad, you're on the hook for it because it will always be your problem since you did such a swanky analysis...unless this is all just a classroom problem.