floorloading
Floor loading is the design load that a floor system is intended to carry. It is usually expressed in pounds per square foot (psf) or kilonewtons per square meter (kN/m^2). Floor loads comprise dead load, the weight of the structure and permanent finishes, and live load, the weight of occupants, furniture, equipment, and other movable loads. In some contexts, dynamic effects or impact loads may also be considered.
Structural capacity depends on components such as joists, beams, and slabs, which determine how much load can
Building codes specify minimum live loads by occupancy. Typical residential floors are designed for around 40
In design and retrofit work, a structural engineer evaluates floor loading and may reinforce floors with thicker