1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
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Hey everyone
We are working on an improvement project in an old Chicago building. The structure dates back to 1897. The 1st floor is old clay tile and steel floor system over a basement. I am trying to find out what the design loads may have been and how to determine the capacity of this type of floor. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
We are working on an improvement project in an old Chicago building. The structure dates back to 1897. The 1st floor is old clay tile and steel floor system over a basement. I am trying to find out what the design loads may have been and how to determine the capacity of this type of floor. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!






RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
Here's the root index from the magazine website: STRUCTURE Magazine - index
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
I do have the first pdf that you posted. I read an article somewhere which discusses the design loads for buildings during this time. You wouldn't happen to know how to find those or determine them would you?
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
A Chicago ordinance from Google Books:
Ordinance Link
RE: 1897 Chicago Building Floor Loads
Doesn't seem to show up on Google Books but you could look.