as mentioned previously, the supplier will give you the required design loads and locations of application. Many lifts these days serving 2 - 3 floors are self contained (ie don't require a separate motor room or are hydraulic with a base ram)
The main forces are transmitted through the...
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I'm involved in a discussion with a steelwork fabricator over the correct interpretation of restraint forces to BS 5950 4.3.2.2. The Fabricator has designed to AISC 360 ASD however the specification requires design to BS 5950
We have a number of long span warren trusses spanning >50m for...