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I am working on a project in SE Florida which includes demolition of a 53,000 square foot aircraft hanger. The hanger was built in the 1950s, and has rivets connecting the beams together. Total height of the structure is 65 feet, and the ceiling braces are strongly tied together as well. Excluding the sheeting on the outside, does anyone have an idea on the weight of the steel superstructure? No as-builts exist, and estimation so far has been all over the map.
I've done a bunch of hangars. Do you have a picture or at least a little more info? All hangars are different purpose wise (i.e. maintenance vs. storage vs. assembly) and they run the gamut structurally with different truss designs. (Clear span,Schwedlar, Geodesic etc. etc.).
One thing you have to be very aware of is, if they painted aircraft in the hangar then it is more than likely contaminated with Hexavalent Chromium.
I am working on a project in SE Florida which includes demolition of a 53,000 square foot aircraft hanger. The hanger was built in the 1950s, and has rivets connecting the beams together. Total height of the structure is 65 feet, and the ceiling braces are strongly tied together as well. Excluding the sheeting on the outside, does anyone have an idea on the weight of the steel superstructure? No as-builts exist, and estimation so far has been all over the map.
Thanx in advance for your help.
DMAC
without pictures it's hard to say, but i would say it should be quite easy to calculate! you should come at least 20% near if you go there and measure the sheeting and the beams.
Good luck!
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