Draft

2.2VerticalLoads 31

Material lb=ft

2

Ceilings

Channelsuspendedsystem 1

Acousticalber tile 1

Floors

Steeldeck 2-

Concrete-plain1 in. 12

Linoleum1/4in. 1

Hardwood 4

Roofs

Copper or tin 1-

5 plyfeltandgravel 6

Shinglesasphalt 3

Clay tiles 9-

Sheathingwood 3

Insulation1 in.pouredin place 2

Partitions

Clay tile3 in. 17

Clay tile10 in. 40

GypsumBlock 5 in. 14

Wood studs2x4(12-16in.o.c.) 2

Plaster1 in.cement 10

Plaster1 in.gypsum 5

Walls

Bricks 4 in. 40

Bricks 12 in. 120

Hollow concreteblock (heavyaggregate)

4 in. 30

8 in. 55

12 in. 80

Hollow concreteblock (light aggregate)

4 in. 21

8 in. 38

12 in. 55

Table2.2:Weights of BuildingMaterials

Material lb=ft

2

Timber 40-

Steel 50-

Reinforcedconcrete 100-

Table2.3:AverageGrossDeadLoadin Buildings