Each piece will be a different scenario depending on how many people can climb onto the artwork, wind load, seismic etc. 

Typically having a structural engineer look at the artwork and provide calculations is a good requirement to have. 


Charles Bergen
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www.charlesbergenstudios.com


On Mar 27, 2018, at 4:00 PM, Flanagan, Marjorie <Marjorie.Flanagan@austintexas.gov> wrote:

Hello PAN-ers,

I am working on a project that is not intended for human interaction but inevitably will be tempting for human climbers. 

Are there any standards for weight requirements on public art?  The current engineering calculations include the piece being able to hold 250 lbs. hanging from one piece at a time.  Have you had sculptures engineered to higher weight requirements? 

 

Thanks!

Marjorie

 

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