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Mezzanine Beam Designer

Floor Beam Sizing Automation

AISC ASD

1. Geometry & Loads

Beam Position

Interior Beam Edge Beam

Span Length (ft)

Beam Spacing (ft)

Live Load (psf)

Dead Load (psf)

Deflection Limit

2. Recommended Section

Load Reference Guide

Common Live Loads (IBC)

125 psf: Light Storage (General Warehouse)
250 psf: Heavy Storage
50 psf: Office Areas (+20psf for partitions)
100 psf: Assembly Areas / Lobbies
60 psf: Elevated Platforms / Catwalks

Typical Dead Loads

10-15 psf: Bar Grating or Diamond Plate
50-60 psf: 4" Concrete Slab on Deck
3-5 psf: 1-1/2" Steel Roof Deck
10-15 psf: Collateral (MEP/Sprinklers)