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  1. MrBacco

    Distributed vs point load minimum specification

    Ah now I see it in the standard: "Unless otherwise specified, the indicated concentration shall be assumed to be uniformly distributed on a floor or roof over an area of 2.5 feet square [6.25 ft (0.58 2 m )] and shall be located so as to produce the 2 maximum load effects in the structural...
  2. MrBacco

    Distributed vs point load minimum specification

    Hello, I was perusing the MA structural docs as shown in the attached image: I'm trying to get my head wrapped around how to interpret uniform distributed vs point load. I understand distributed can be used to calculate total weight capacity of a room, and point load explains why I, a 200 lb...

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