Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
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Hi Guys,
I'm looking to convert a eccentric load to a trapezoidal load.
I'm looking at a semi rigid timber diaphragm and looking to apply the accidental eccentricity. I haven't done this before and am having trouble with the conversion of the load.
If any of you have any links/notes on how to do this I would appreciate it.
Thank you.
I'm looking to convert a eccentric load to a trapezoidal load.
I'm looking at a semi rigid timber diaphragm and looking to apply the accidental eccentricity. I haven't done this before and am having trouble with the conversion of the load.
If any of you have any links/notes on how to do this I would appreciate it.
Thank you.






RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
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RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
Add any diaphragn shears induced by the point loading at the point of eccentricity to the trapezoidal loading and get your max diaphragm shears to design by.
Similar but more complicated for the rigid application.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
You really should provide s sketch, with some dimensions and loads. Provide a few details about what you have and what you are trying to do. You might get some better responses.
RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
I'll put up a sketch tomorrow.
RE: Eccentric Point Load to Trapezoidal Load
See section 12.6.3.2 on page 275 (page 285 on the pdf). The concepts or the actual method can be used for (tedious) hand calculations.