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Is the maximum concentrated load of 15,000 lbs at the base of the column just an average/assumption or is it a set load constraint?

April 26, 2017Assumption average base column Concentrated lbs load maximum

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Is the maximum concentrated load of 15,000 lbs at the base of the column just an average/assumption or is it a set load constraint?

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The 15,000 lbs at the base of the column is a maximum concentrated load to be used in this competition. The competitor can use a value of 3,500 psf for distributed load on the sidewalk.