Design Live Load for Trellis?
Design Live Load for Trellis?
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Can anyone recommend a reference for a design live load for an ornamental trellis which will support decorative vines.
To be used in an exterior situation where the foliage will be wet from time to time.
What I had in mind was a live load per square foot and I can apply this to the square footage of vertical surface.
I checked my old Midwest Plan Service and can't find anything on this subject. Thanks, John aka Kay1W1
To be used in an exterior situation where the foliage will be wet from time to time.
What I had in mind was a live load per square foot and I can apply this to the square footage of vertical surface.
I checked my old Midwest Plan Service and can't find anything on this subject. Thanks, John aka Kay1W1






RE: Design Live Load for Trellis?
If the foliage grows to a dense point, it will transfer signficant wind load to the structure. The foliage itself would be a dead load, but would increase with time as the foliage grows. Consider dense foliage for the dead load (probably on the order of 5 to 8 psf), plus the dead load of the structure (depending on the material from which it is made...4 to 10 psf) and the live load from wind blowing on the foliage. The wind load will depend on your area. Check ASCE 7 for guidance on the wind load.
RE: Design Live Load for Trellis?
RE: Design Live Load for Trellis?
RE: Design Live Load for Trellis?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Design Live Load for Trellis?