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i have 2x10 floor joist 16" on center that span 13', i have a large piece
of equiptment that is 30"x 26" that is very heavy, what load will these
joist hold the piece of equiptment will cover 2 of the joist


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Can you set the equipment so it is over the supports of the floor so the
floor is actually carrying little weight?
Is this a static weight or does the machine present a dynamic load due to
moving parts and vibrations?


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Proper cross bracing will spread the weight on adjacent joists. If you have
concerns, why not double up the joists under the equipment.

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i have 2x10 floor joist 16" on center that span 13', i have a large piece
of equiptment that is 30"x 26" that is very heavy, what load will these
joist hold the piece of equiptment will cover 2 of the joist



Try here.
http://www.awc.org/calculators/span/...rcalcstyle.asp
http://www.awc.org/pdf/WSDD/C2B.pdf


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i have 2x10 floor joist 16" on center that span 13', i have a large piece
of equiptment that is 30"x 26" that is very heavy, what load will these
joist hold the piece of equiptment will cover 2 of the joist


You need a lot more detail than that to determine if it's safe.

First off, 30" x 26" (5.4 sq. ft.) is not a large area, so it would be
considered a point load.

Now, what is "very heavy"? Some people would consider 500# very heavy,
though it's equal to a couple large people standing together. 2,000#
would reasonably be considered very heavy.

Next, what other loads are on this section of floor? Is the underside
accessible for providing additional support? Is there height available
for a load spreading structure between the equipment and the floor? How
about dynamic load like someone else mentioned? Big difference between a
welder and a punch press as far as dynamic loading.
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