DU Windposts

 

Maximum Unfactored Wind Load [kN] for Height [mm] of DU-Type Windpost UDL

Windpost loadings are derived from an allowable stress value of 181N/mm² and a deflection limit of Span ÷ 360. The lesser of the two figures is the quoted loading.  

Code

Size

2500

3000

3500

4000

4500

5000

5500

6000

DU3

60 x 60 x 6 (2)

11.0

7.7

5.6

4.3

3.4

2.8

 

 

DU6

70 x 60 x 6 (2)

13.7

9.5

7.0

5.4

4.2

3.4

2.8

 

DU9

115 x 60 x 6 (2)

27.0

26.1

19.2

14.7

11.6

9.4

7.8

6.5

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