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And the live load design for this?

The question is what were the majors of the students on the roof that collapsed. Architecture and Architectural Engineering majors should know better.
 
Mark K said:
The question is what were the majors of the students on the roof that collapsed. Architecture and Architectural Engineering majors should know better.
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It looked like they were having fun and that would rule out Architecture and Architectural Engineering majors.
 
Mark K said:
The question is what were the majors of the students on the roof that collapsed. Architecture and Architectural Engineering majors should know better.
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BA in basket weaving students
 
40 x 150 = 6000 pounds looks like a 20 x20 garage = 400 sf 600/400= 15

dead load calculated at 15psf, live load, of dancing, jumping students + alcohol factor???

Required design load of the location, probably much less then the 40 psf required in may area of the North east
 
Reskinned garage from the 1940's; no snow load required near the ocean, structure in the prevailing wind zone from the ocean, salt air environment eats nails, 2x4 rafters at 24" oc. = collapse
 
Don't forget what was hanging from the rafters on the inside

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