zurch1818
Structural
- Feb 16, 2015
- 24
I've got sort of an easy question (I'm hoping anyway). I'm working on an existing hollow core structure designed in 1969. I've been able to track down the load tables from the era (a 6412 that spans 22' - see attachment). This shows an allowable load of 62psf. The plans call out a 30psf live load. I'm on the roof, so it makes sense to me that there isn't a topping. The floor directly below calls out a 6412T and the plans call out live load of 40psf. This is for apartments, so it seems reasonable. Both of which seem that there should be plenty of capacity - 62psf for this given span. Now for my questions.
1. Is it safe to assume that this is additional load besides the self-weight of the plank? It seems this is plausible given that the some of the self-weights of the span exceed the allowable table values.
2. Does anyone know what the Mu Kip-ft/ft column means. I can't seem to back calculate the values from any entry. Even when I assume simply supported and add the self-weight and the 62psf, I don't calculate this moment. It seems to be on a per foot basis, so I shouldn't have to account for the precast plank width. I notice it says Mu. Maybe it has to do with LRFD factors? I'm not familiar of the breakdown of load factors from this time period, so it is hard for me to know.
Thanks for any insight you can give me.
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1. Is it safe to assume that this is additional load besides the self-weight of the plank? It seems this is plausible given that the some of the self-weights of the span exceed the allowable table values.
2. Does anyone know what the Mu Kip-ft/ft column means. I can't seem to back calculate the values from any entry. Even when I assume simply supported and add the self-weight and the 62psf, I don't calculate this moment. It seems to be on a per foot basis, so I shouldn't have to account for the precast plank width. I notice it says Mu. Maybe it has to do with LRFD factors? I'm not familiar of the breakdown of load factors from this time period, so it is hard for me to know.
Thanks for any insight you can give me.
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