Impact Loading
Impact Loading
(OP)
I'm designing a fall arrest system which utilizes wood fasteners. Can a load duration factor equal to 2.0 be used? Would this be considered an impact load? Thanks
When was the last time you drove down the highway without seeing a commercial truck hauling goods?
Download nowINTELLIGENT WORK FORUMS
FOR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS Come Join Us!Are you an
Engineering professional? Join Eng-Tips Forums!
*Eng-Tips's functionality depends on members receiving e-mail. By joining you are opting in to receive e-mail. Posting GuidelinesJobs |
|
RE: Impact Loading
RE: Impact Loading
RE: Impact Loading
You say "wood fasteners". Are you attaching to something with fasteners typically used for wood? OR, are the fasteners made of wood? How you ask the question can result in answers totally unrelated to your real question.
The 2.0 factor for impact loading applies to wood members, but not necessarily to the fasteners.
Ralph
Structures Consulting
Northeast USA
RE: Impact Loading
I suppose it would depend on which code you are using. If you use the Canadian Code, CSA 086-01, the maximum Load Duration Factor you can get for short duration is 1.15.
Of more interest is, how are you calculating impact force?
BA