Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
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I have a continuous beam with two equal spans. Consequently the bearing load is considerably more at the center post than the two end posts. I'm wanting to calculate the tributary area for this post. If the total beam length is 2L am I correct in saying that the trib. length for this post would be 5L/4? Then KLLAT = 5L/4 x W x 4 = 5L x W
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Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
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RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
However, with the actual load to the center post, calculate that based on the mechanics of the situation? In the case where the joists and beam are continuous the center post will see considerably more load than if everything was simply supported.
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
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RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
Medeek.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
RE: Tributary Area Calculations and Live Load Reductions
I'm not convinced that making the glulam members continuous is a good idea but that is a separate issue.
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