A Beginner's Guide to ASCE 7-05

Chapter 5 - L: Live Loads

© 2007, T. Bartlett Quimby

Overview

Uniformly Distributed and Concetrated Loads

Loads on handrails, guardrails, grab bars, ladders and vehicle barriers
Arrangement of Live Loads
Live Load Reduction
Roof Live Load Reduction
Crane Loads
Example Problems

Homework Problems

References


Report Errors or Make Suggestions

 

Section 5.3

Loads on Handrails, Guardrails, Grab Bars, Ladders and Vehicle Barriers

Last Revised: 11/04/2014

ASCE 7-05 Section 4.4 provides loads for the design of particular building components that may be subjected to particularly large concentrated or point loads.  These loads are generally applied to the design of the specified component and the structure that immediately supporting it, though the entire system must be capable of supporting the loading.