typical superimposed dead load
typical superimposed dead load
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Hello
I'd be interested to know what is a typical guestimate that one can use for superimposed dead load when designing an RC frame building.
I ve heard using about 2 kPa for ceilings, finishing, ... and adding a 1 kPa load for partitions... is reasonable? This is of course in addition to the selfweight of the slab itself.
Bill
I'd be interested to know what is a typical guestimate that one can use for superimposed dead load when designing an RC frame building.
I ve heard using about 2 kPa for ceilings, finishing, ... and adding a 1 kPa load for partitions... is reasonable? This is of course in addition to the selfweight of the slab itself.
Bill






RE: typical superimposed dead load
The partition loading is anywhere from 5 to 20 psf max depending on the weight of the partitions and floor coverage.
Sorry, but I never work in Kpa.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: typical superimposed dead load
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