Small Elevator Structural Design Considerations [Lateral]

[RareBugTX]

Hello All:

Looking for your feedback on structural considerations for a small 2000 lb elevator in an existing 2 story building. I know there is a lot to it. Building is heavy timber and wood floor joists, so no major troubles making the floor holes. Elevator is hoist type and I would almost call it residential. No seismic involved for lateral forces against the building frame.
The only thing I could think of is footings for DL + LL.I was wondering what you have used for vibration or the like on the frame.(or any other lateral).

Thanks a lot.

RarebugRA

 

[a7x1984]

As far as dynamic loading, you can do one of three things, as I see it:

1. Contact the rep from the manufacturer who is handling the elevator, and ask for them to provide an equivalent static loading from the maximum expected dynamic conditions.
2. Obtain the cut sheets on the elevator. It should have the dynamic operating criteria. Calculate the equivalent static loading using some general physics equations.
3. Assume some very conservative additional % of self-weight to impart an equivalent static load.

They (the manufacturer) sold the elevator, so they *shouldn't* have trouble giving you what you need. However, if the resist for some reason, you should absolutely have access to the cut sheets. The last one should only be used in non-critical situations.

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