How to calculate platform grating load
How to calculate platform grating load
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Guys,
Please help or point me to the right direction,
We have a platform see attached, that mounted on to the fuel tank with gussets. Platform planks made out of 12 ga Galv material 105" Long.
Any help appreciated. Formulas , links anything.
Thanks in advance.
Please help or point me to the right direction,
We have a platform see attached, that mounted on to the fuel tank with gussets. Platform planks made out of 12 ga Galv material 105" Long.
Any help appreciated. Formulas , links anything.
Thanks in advance.






RE: How to calculate platform grating load
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RE: How to calculate platform grating load
The dead load requires you to estimate the volume of steel per square foot of deck and multiply by the unit weight of steel (approximately 489 pcf).
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No one asked us to do load calcs before....
Is there any way I can figure it out ? Is there any formulas? We have planks at our facility we have all dim`s and material specs for 12Ga galv.
Thanks
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RE: How to calculate platform grating load
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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In Canada, you would check against CSA S-136 the code for Cold Formed Structural Members. The effective width may be smaller than the total width for light gauge material. A different code may apply in your area.
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