5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
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So...I may be thinking too much or completely in a different world here.
IBC requires 5 psf lateral load for a partition. I believe it has something to do with pressurization from HVAC or pressure differential.
What about for a hanging partition? Is it still applicable? Wouldn't this be essentially a pendulum? Any thoughts?
IBC requires 5 psf lateral load for a partition. I believe it has something to do with pressurization from HVAC or pressure differential.
What about for a hanging partition? Is it still applicable? Wouldn't this be essentially a pendulum? Any thoughts?






RE: 5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
for a hanging partition, i assume you mean one of the movable varieties... i would say yes but that shouldn't really govern design as deflection and dynamic loads will take precedent.
RE: 5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
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: 5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
RE: 5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
With all that said, most of the time the partition beams I do is not attached to a diaphragm, and so I put a hat channel on for bracing help, and help for the lateral load.
RE: 5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition
With all that said, most of the time the partition beams I do is not attached to a diaphragm, and so I put a hat channel on for bracing help, and help for the lateral load.
RE: 5 psf lateral load for Hanging Partition