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Question Regarding H-series Joists

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biano185

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Aug 20, 2008
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I am looking at the plans of an older building, and it turns out that H-joists were used. The joist that I am interested in has the following specs:

30ft span
Vulcraft 20H6 Joist

If someone could tell me the TOTAL safe and LIVE loads per linear foot for L/360 for this span and type of joist I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
 
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Based on the new 75-year Steel Joist Manual, for a 20H6, 30ft span, TL=301#/FT, LL=195#/FT.
 
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