weight of building materials

[aldincrump]

where can I find a good source for building materials weights.e
for example unit weight of sheeting galvanize ,plywood etc by a recognize authority

 

[bridgebuster]

AISC steel construction manual has this info. Don't forget: There's always google.

 

[SlideRuleEra]

The weight of galvanized coating, including hot-dip, can usually be ignored. The coating weighs a few ounces per square foot (such as 1, 2 or 3 oz/ ft[sup]2[/sup]). Just use the weight of the plain steel, even for thin sheets which are, of course, coated on both sides.

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[JStephen]

Usually MSDS sheets will have density or specific gravity included on them.
If it's critical, look up two or three different brands.

 

[Hokie93]

The commentary to Chapter C in ASCE 7-10 (and earlier versions) has a fairly comprehensive listing of building material weights.

 

[aldincrump]

thanks guys