Seismic (earthquake) design requirements within a building code are enacted to protect property and life in buildings in case of earthquakes. Seismic design requirements were created and developed as a response to major earthquakes and the resulting devastation.
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PSF (Pounds per Square Foot)
October 29, 2024
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Unit of measure typically associated with the uniformly distributed live and dead design loads on an elevated platform or the wind, snow, and rain loads applied to outdoor structures.
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Prefabricated Catwalks
October 29, 2024
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Elevated standard walkways limited to ‘foot’ traffic.
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Post
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Vertical member within a shelving unit that supports the shelf beams, shelves, or elevated floors.