Live load reductions are not permitted for specific types see code.
Computer floor load rating.
Access floor systems office use computer use armories and drill rooms assembly areas fixed seats fastened to floor lobbies movable seats platforms assembly stage floors assembly areas other 50 2 4.
2 grade of douglas fir are indicated below.
The raised floor weight plus the cable weight adds 50 kg m 2 10 lb ft 2 uniformly across the total area used in calculations and is included in the 340 kg m 2 70 lb ft 2.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbs ft 2.
1 psf lb f ft 2 47 88 n m 2.
Occupied floor area the projected contact area of the footprint of the machine.
The dead load on a floor is determined by the materials used in the floor s construction.
More than the sum of the parts cable management floor is a big part of your building.
In other words it refers to the capacity of an access floor system to continue to perform its intended function when supporting a specific amount of weight.
The weight of the machine plus the full rated load.
Historically most raised floors were constructed out of concrete filled steel shelled floor tiles.
Between psi ratings load bearing capability crush strength rolling tests and more it s hard to know which panel is right for your application.
Rolling load limits traditionally used in computer rooms and.
Rating b load governed by c strength axis a perpendicular to supports span center to center of supports inches parallel to supports span center to center of supports inches 12 16 19 2 24 30 32 36 40.
Uniform loads psf on apa rated plywood sturd i floor.
If you are new to raised floor terminology we suggest a visit to the glossary.
While solid tiles might be able to support the current and near future load requirements the perforated tiles cannot.
1 ft 0 3048 m.
Multi span normal duration of load dry conditions panels 24 inches or wider.
Newly added to the information center are the ada codes for computer floors.
If you are unfamiliar with the the terms used to describe the loads on raised floor a quick visit to understanding loads will assist you.
Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.
The load rating of the raised floor will depend on the design and purpose of the room.
Load capacity refers to the maximum demand stress or load that may be placed on a given raised floor system under normal or otherwise specified conditions for an extended period of time.
You should know that the rating of an access floor is more than the load rating of its panels.
Maximum floor joist span for no.
Rated load the maximum platform capacity rating.
Gross vehicle weight gvw minimum.
The weight of the machine excluding the rated load.
