Structural Engineer
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
Using the following description, please sketch and provide basic hand calculations.
4 Columns in a 5m x 6m grid.
4 beams connecting the columns (rectangle).
2 additional 6m long beams splitting the grid in one direction only (spaced at 1.66m).
Assume 5kpa platform live load and 2kpa dead load (inc self weight).
Use 1.2G + 1.5Q for design load combination.
Assume platform grating only for floor
Determine the design loads in the columns, beams and grating.
Please choose a grating spec.
Please size the beams (two different sizes maximum) and provide a comment on your thought process.
Calculate serviceability deflection and provide comment. Does your sizing meet serviceability?
Anything you can do that would make this work more efficiently?
4 Columns in a 5m x 6m grid.
4 beams connecting the columns (rectangle).
2 additional 6m long beams splitting the grid in one direction only (spaced at 1.66m).
Assume 5kpa platform live load and 2kpa dead load (inc self weight).
Use 1.2G + 1.5Q for design load combination.
Assume platform grating only for floor
Determine the design loads in the columns, beams and grating.
Please choose a grating spec.
Please size the beams (two different sizes maximum) and provide a comment on your thought process.
Calculate serviceability deflection and provide comment. Does your sizing meet serviceability?
Anything you can do that would make this work more efficiently?