Live-Load Survey Results for Office Buildings

Live-load data obtained from a survey of 23 office buildings located in various regions throughout the United States are presented. The buildings ranged in height from two stories to 49 stories. Data for government and private office buildings are included. Statistical summaries of the data are presented and the effects of various factors such as building height, building age, geographic location, room use, and room size are considered. A mathematical model expressing the relationship between the live load in offices and the significant factors affecting the load magnitude is also presented. The data presented may be used to evaluate current requirements for design loads for buildings and also for research studies of load effects in buildings.