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Design loads for piers, gangways, etc.

Thread starter cbenbrown
Start date Jul 25, 2006

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Jul 25, 2006

cbenbrown

Mechanical

I am trying to establish design criteria for floating, and fixed piers, as well as gangways intended for sale. I have not been able to find any applicable "universal" design codes (live loads, deflection limits, etc.) for any of these structures. Does anyone know of any? I was also wondering if these structures may be covered by the ASCE 7-02 Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures. Thanks.