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typical superimposed dead load

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



 

RE: typical superimposed dead load

You also have sprinklers at 2 psf, mechanical and lighting at 1 to 2 psf, roofing at 3 to 10 psf depending on the materials, tile/thinset grout, and any roof Insulation.

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

I typically workout the dead weight for ceilings, services and finishes, take a little time but normally there is good guidance in codes and books for individual items.  

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