PLF Load based on 16" spacing

[mgilbertson]

I am trying to design a beam based on 810# end reaction of the supported products. The products are spaced 16" apart. I know to take that end reaction divide by 2 to get a plf load on that beam for 24" spacing. But do not recall how to get for 16" spacing.

 

[Gr8blu]

PLF = PSF x spacing in feet
To calculate PLF (Permanent Load Factor) use the formula above. FOr distances in inches, convert the distance to feet by dividing the inches by 12.
Example 1: 24 inch spacing. PLF = PSF * 24/12 = PSF * 2
Example 2: 16 inch spacing. PLF = PSF * 16/12 = PSF * 1.3333

A uniform load is a continuous load along the entire length of a member and is expressed in PLF.

 

[XR250]

(Permanent Load Factor)

Huh?

Honestly, this is pretty basic stuff. I am not sure I would trust the OP to do a proper analysis.