Jun 3, 2014 · thread507-337483 I received a submittal for a ship ladder which services a mechanical room in a stadium. Per ASCE 7-10 §4.5.4: "The minimum design live load on …

Mar 16, 2023 · Looking at a stainless steel fixed ladder design. The fabricator wants to use plug welds for the rung to rail connection (punch a hole in the rail, put the rung halfway in, and fill …

Jan 18, 2013 · I've come across some debate within the company I'm at concerning live loads to be applied to ships ladders (with treads) and fixed ladders (with rungs). OSHA …

Mar 31, 2011 · I need to design a fixed steel ladder. According to OSHA the loads to design the ladder are: – At least 2 loads of 250 pounds each, concentrated between any 2 consecutive …

Oct 8, 2022 · I am designing a steel platform with 2 C12 stringers coming down to a concrete landing. What end boundary and end conditions should be used for stairs. I have a pinned …

Dec 11, 2013 · I`m looking for a connection detail that can be used for connecting a roof access ladder to 2x6 stud wall with brick veneer. I would like to use L3x3x3/8 angle brackets spaced …

Dec 13, 2015 · Can a 60-degree Ship Ladder be used for access/egress to a 5’ deep/open-top/90SF/un-occupied equipment pit?

Apr 4, 2022 · Hello all, Can anyone help me with the ladder design example? AISC design guide 34 gives information on the stair and handrail design but not on ladders. I couldn't find any …

Jul 20, 2022 · From my Project Notes: -DESIGN LOADING: DL AND LL FACTORS FOR LADDERS, AND GUARDS BOTH ASSUMED TO BE 1.0; RUNGS AND ACCESS STAIRS …

Oct 2, 2024 · I have generally designed ladders for 300 lbs load acting on rung. I researched a bit. It looks like ladder has to be designed for 2700 lbs (by manufacturer) acting at location of fall …