What does this refer to?

[mtlogcabin]

This is the only place the code uses the term light floor plate, ASCE 7 uses the same term but does not define it. a google search was not helpful.

TABLE 1607.1

MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg

15. Finish light floor plate construction (on area of 1 in2)

 

[mjesse]

Re: What does this refer to?

I looked into my Magic-8-Ball, and see an illuminated floor like the one in Saturday Night Fever.

a "light floor/lighted floor" panel?

ya got me?!

 

[north star]

Re: What does this refer to?

I'm with mjesse, ...not real sure. I could offer a guess in that it may have to do with the concentrated

load amounts placed on typical "light = minimum" frame construction. Maybe some of the engineer

types on here can provide a better answer.

The ' peach ' is an engineer by training, ...maybe she will pipe in.

 

[cda]

Re: What does this refer to?

Left over from one of those good old boy codes????

bocca, sbbc, ubc, space????

 

[Paul Sweet]

Re: What does this refer to?

My guess is light guage metal decking, sometimes used for industrial mezzanines, to prevent a table leg or other concentrated load from punching through.

 

[ewenme]

Re: What does this refer to?

My Dictionary of Architecture and Construction, Fourth Edition says:

Floor plate: 1. A flat metal plate which is set in a floor; usually provided with slots into which equipment can be fastened. 2. A steel plate having a raised pattern which provides a nonslip wearing surface.

One could deduce from this meaning that a "light floor plate" would be light metal used for the floor plate. Many concrete floors have steel plates inserted at critical areas to prevent slips and falls. Perhaps an architect might provide some "light" on the topic! :mrgreen: :idea: