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48LA18 Joists

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SteveMort

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I have an existing building with 48LA18 joists at 8'-0" spanning 88'-0". Does anyone have load capacity tables for this joist? circa 1963.
 
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My copy of the 75 year Steel Joist Manual shows:
Max end reaction: 23,735 lbs
max load: 518 plf
Weighs: 61 plf

Go to their website: steeljoist.org for details
 
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That's a big help . . . thanks Mike.
 
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