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Helpful Advice: Balustrade Loadings

Post size Load
0.36KN/m		 Load
0.74KN/m		 Load
1.5KN/m		 Load
3KN/m
33.7 x 4 CHS 1.25m 0.6m * *
42.4 x 4 CHS 2m 1.05m 0.5m *
48.3 x 5 CHS * 2m 0.8m 0.4m
60.3 x 5 CHS * * 1.4m 0.7m
76.1 x 5 CHS * * 2.3m 1.15m
Post size Load
0.36KN/m		 Load
0.74KN/m		 Load
1.5KN/m		 Load
3KN/m
50 x 10 Flat 1.8m 0.9m * *
50 x 12 Flat 2.5m 1.25m 0.6m *
50 x 15 Flat * 1.5m 0.75m *
50 x 20 Flat * 2.0m 1.0m 0.5m
50 x 25 Flat * * 1.2m 0.6m
Post size Load
0.36KN/m		 Load
0.74KN/m		 Load
1.5KN/m		 Load
3KN/m
30 x 30 x 3.2 SHS 1.2m 0.6m * *
40 x 40 x 4 SHS 2.5m 1.5m 0.7m *
50 x 50 x 4 SHS * 2.5m 1.2m 0.6m
60 x 60 x 4 SHS * 3m 1.8m 0.9m
Post size Load
0.36KN/m		 Load
0.74KN/m		 Load
1.5KN/m		 Load
3KN/m
50 x 30 x 3.2 RHS 2.7m 1.4m 0.7m *
60 x 40 x 4 RHS * 2.2m 1.3m 0.65m
80 x 40 x 3.2 RHS * * 1.7m 0.85m
90 x 50 x 3.6 RHS * * 2.5m 1.3m


Table showing maximum spacings of newel post centres,
for guidance only and subject to final design.

* not recommended on grounds of strength or economics.
All calculations are set with rail 1100mm high.

CHS = Circular Hollow Section
SHS = Square Hollow Section
RHS = Rectangular Hollow Section

To select a loading, consult    BS 6399 : Part 1 : 1996. Table 4.

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0.36 KN/m see item A/(i), B & E/(iv)
0.74 KN/m see item A/(ii), B & E/(v), C3/(viii) & (ix)
1.5 KN/m see item C/(vi) & C1/C2/(vii), C5/(x), D/(xiii) & F/G/(xiv)
3 KN/m see item C5/(xi)
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