Thanks JAE,
I think your are right, impact load is probably the main reason. I also had the same thought. I was planning to use D+L (L is the elevator rated capacity) as my controlling load combo and use Pn/5, Mn/5, and Vn/5 as my design capacity. But my supervisor was not entirely satisfied...
Hi guys,
I am designing a pit to support a hydraulic elevator in NY. The building department refereed me to ASME A17.1 for the design requirements. The problem is that my pit is "hanging". The pit's slab will be supported by steel beams. If I understand section 3.6.1 correctly, I will need to...
