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Wind loads for pipe racks, etc..
the panel is 30x20",a lighting contactor 10x10",and a standard time clock 6x10".- ajustit
- Post #11
- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Wind loads for pipe racks, etc..
the problem with 4" rigid is the wieght.it would take 4 people to lift 2-4" rigid pipes even without the panels. i dont know if you have ever tried to lift that size post by yourself.i do appreciate your comments it has been determined by engineer that 2.5 will carry 140mph wind load. besides...- ajustit
- Post #10
- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Wind loads for pipe racks, etc..
i am being told by the engeneer on my job that2- 2" rigid galvaniZed steel 4' 6" tall and concreted 24" into ground with 1' bases will not hold a 140mph wind load calc. can any one confirm this or recommend a site that will help me? i have looked at other load calcs and found that it would, but...- ajustit
- Post #7
- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
