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  1. Jdavis8914

    Equipment weight distribution on existing floor

    Once the (4) outriggers are in use, the load cog is dead center. I am in the belief that 2x12 planks with 3/4 plywood sheeting above should be sufficient in distribution of the weight. I am just unsure if there was anything else I am missing other than the existing floor make up that is not...
  2. Jdavis8914

    Equipment weight distribution on existing floor

    The room is set up for a college Virtual reality area, they have no benefical drawings or plans. I pulled a carpet square back to find thin metal plates but was asked not to disturb the flooring anymore than what I already had[thumbsdown] so all I have been provided is the floor rating of 100 psf.
  3. Jdavis8914

    Equipment weight distribution on existing floor

    Hello All, I have been asked what seems to be a very simple question but being extremely new I am unsure of my answer. A piece of equipment is needed on a sensitive floor with a 100 psf rating. If the equipmemt is 860lbs on (6) 1" wide casters with (4) outriggers with a worker 170lbs, can the...

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