How to calculate permanent load?

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This discussion focuses on calculating the permanent load for a stainless steel slab measuring 1.6m x 1.4m x 0.05m, which is part of a rolling bridge structure. Key calculations include determining the load per square meter for both structural and non-structural components, as well as analyzing maximum stress during the bridge's rolling motion. The permanent load primarily consists of the structure's weight and any additional accessories, with the maximum stress occurring when the bridge is in an elevated position.

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Hello, I am trying to calculate the permanent load on a slab of 1.6m x 1.4m x 0.05m stainless steel that is part of a structure of 8 plates.
The structure is a rolling bridge, link below

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-zOrAL1V5Jg/S6XanJMpPXI/AAAAAAAADhU/a86tki4c_YY/s640/rolling+bridge+1.jpg

I'm trying to calculate, Load per square meter structural and non-structural,Maximum stress for permanent loads,Analysis of traffic load.


Anyone can help me with the formulas that i have to use for this as I don't know which to use? Thank you very much in advance
 
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The structural load is just the weight of the bridge "smeared" over the area, often with some factor to account for it weighing more (or less) than you think. What do you mean by non-structural? People walking on it or decorative panels. Permanent loads typically means just the structures weight with all of its "accessories". The max stress from permanent loads is most likely going to occur when the bridge is "Rolling up".
 

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