Grating Platform Design

[FiniteElemet]

I am trying to design a galvanized steel platform on which trash bin will be driven. I am planning of designing this with WF sections and or channel sections. Steel grating will be supported on the beams forming up the platform structure. LL = 100psf / DL (grating) = 10 psf.

Help regarding how to proceed on calculations or design example will be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[msquared48]

Will you have to support a vehicle axle load too temporarily to place the bin?

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[FiniteElemet]

No, platform will butt against the compactor installed on the slab.

 

[ToadJones]

this is about as basic as it gets eh?

 

[FiniteElemet]

yup, any suggestions?