Aickinstrut Fiberglass Framing System
Channel Loading
Beam Loading – PVC The data listed in the Beam Loading Chart reflects testing conducted on Polyester (Type P) and V inyl Ester (Type V) channels. PVC (Type E) material will differ from the Polyester/ Vinyl Ester Beam Loading Chart. To obtain the beam loading for PVC channel, reduce the load as follows:
Channel loading generally occurs in one of the following modes: ꞏ beam ꞏ column ꞏ flange BEAM LOADING Beam loading data reflects the maximum uniform load allowed capacity of various channels. Use the beam loading conversion chart to calculate loading capacity for other beam loading conditions. The Aickinstrut Trapeze hanger is an example of beam loading. To calculate the maximum allowable beam load for an Aickinstrut Trapeze hanger: 1. Measure the distance between the two threaded rod supports. when using the channel horizontally as in a trapeze hanger. Refer to the table for simple beam loading 2. Using the length of the section hanger as the “beam”, refer to the appropriate profile size in the Beam Loading Chart to determine whether the deflection meets your requirements. AICKINSTRUT TRAPEZE HANGER BEAM LOAD
(Polyester/Vinyl Ester Beam Load)
PVC Beam Load =
4
Note: PVC is not recommended for lengths over 24".
COLUMN LOADING Column loads are forces applied directly to the end of the channel. Refer to the table for column loading capacity of various channels. An example of a typical column load would be the pressure exerted on a leg of an Aickinstrut Battery Rack. COLUMN LOAD
BEAM LOAD
COLUMN LOAD
AICKINSTRUT TRAPEZE HANGER
BATTERY RACK
BATTERY RACK
Battery Rack
Aickinstrut - Channel Loading
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online