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Existing Dox Plank

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GroundUp

Structural
Apr 30, 2008
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Can anyone point me to a resource for analyzing the capacity of existing dox plank?

I need to verify it's capacity.
 
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Also, try the local building department, sometimes you get lucky and find the original drawings. I would also try the local precast plank suppliers, they sometimes have competitor's load tables from years ago. It's hit and miss, but if your lucky....
 
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