Workout Room live load
Workout Room live load
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What would have been workout room live load for a building built in 1968 (midwest region)
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RE: Workout Room live load
RE: Workout Room live load
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
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RE: Workout Room live load
Considering the weight of pool tables as compared to workout equipment, and the similar distribution of people, 75 psf might not be a bad value to start with.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Workout Room live load
RE: Workout Room live load
Floor live loading per ASCE-7 and IBC, closest given loads were:
drill rooms = 150 psf
dance hall = 100 psf
gymnasium = 100 psf
office = 100 psf w/ 2000# concentrated load at any location
I also looked on line to see the self-weights of different workout equipment. For cardio, the typical self-weight was ~400#, with a rated user weight of 400#. Thus a total of 800#. For weight machines, the typical self-weight was ~100# plus the amount of weights added. Thus a total of ~1050# (100 self-weight + 400 user weight + 500 weight's weight + 50 misc). The equipment size varies but at least 4'x4' or 3'x5' for 15 sq ft. This would be a uniform live load of 70 psf or less.
Therefore, the design live load should be similar to that of the office, 100 psf w/ 2000# concentrated load at any location.
RE: Workout Room live load
#MMccan: Love your logic.
RE: Workout Room live load