Maximum floor live load capacity
This online calculator is designed to calculate the maximum stationary live load that the given floor can support.
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Formula
w = 257.876s ( kh / E ) ^ 0.5
- w - maximum allowable stationary live load,
- k - modulus of subgrade reaction,
- h - thickness of slab,
- s - allowable extreme fiber stress in tension,
- E - modulus of elasticity.
Note. This statistical maximum stationary live load calculator is provided for your personal use and should be used as a guide only. Construction and other decisions should NOT be based on the results of this calculator. Although this calculator has been tested, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of its calculations or results.