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48LA18 Joists

48LA18 Joists

48LA18 Joists

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I have an existing building with 48LA18 joists at 8'-0" spanning 88'-0".  Does anyone have load capacity tables for this joist? circa 1963.

RE: 48LA18 Joists

My copy of the 75 year Steel Joist Manual shows:
   Max end reaction: 23,735 lbs
   max load: 518 plf
   Weighs: 61 plf

Go to their website: steeljoist.org for details

RE: 48LA18 Joists

(OP)
That's a big help . . . thanks Mike.

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