Loading for Helipad on Building
Loading for Helipad on Building
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Does anyone know anything regarding this or any references which can guide me as to what I should anticipate for loading from a helipad on a building. I know I should account for the weight of the helicopter, but also I imagine there should be both upward and downward wind forces plus some additional dynamic loading from landing... including possible "rough" landings.
I'm hoping theres just a PSF value for both downforce and uplift...
Thanks!
Tyler
I'm hoping theres just a PSF value for both downforce and uplift...
Thanks!
Tyler






RE: Loading for Helipad on Building
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In addition, I would not use less than 25% impact and 10% lateral load during landing - similar to crane loads.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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They want to know if its possible to do without any structural changes. I don't think it's going to fly-no pun intended :), but I thought I'd take a look into it.
The existing structure might be able to support the static loads, but I'm really more concerned about deflection problems and those pesky impact and dynamic loads...
Thanks!
Tyler
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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