Lateral file loads
Lateral file loads
(OP)
It is reasonable to reduce the live load of the area occupied by the file and consider the net load as a concentrate load in a steel joist capacity check on new loads.
Example:
Lets say the the base area of a file is 42" x 18" = 5.25 square feet
Live load requirement 50 psf
50 psf x 5.25 sf = 262.5 pounds
The lateral file + content = 785 pounds
The net concentrated load to be considered in an analysis is 785 - 262.5 = 522.5 pounds the will be considered as a concentrated load.






RE: Lateral file loads
RE: Lateral file loads
RE: Lateral file loads