Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
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Hello,
Trying to make a rough settlement estimate without much project info in Southern California.
Any ideas on typical column loads for a 4-Story Parking Garage (Dead and Dead + Live)?
How about the ground floor (6" concrete slab + Live load from passenger cars)?
Thanks!
Trying to make a rough settlement estimate without much project info in Southern California.
Any ideas on typical column loads for a 4-Story Parking Garage (Dead and Dead + Live)?
How about the ground floor (6" concrete slab + Live load from passenger cars)?
Thanks!






RE: Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
RE: Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
RE: Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
RE: Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
Then any guesses are based on insufficient data and shouldn't be counted on.
Get the bay layout dimensions, type of garage floor construction and maybe we could help you get close.
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RE: Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
To get a realistic column grid, bring a tape with you next time you park in a garage. Also you might want to consider the heavy SUV's and HUMVEES that we drive in SoCal.
RE: Column Loads for 4-Story Parking Structure
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)