Exactly what I was thinking. While this looks AMAZING, its not viable in a RWS (real world scenario). Too many variables to judge accurately (heights of people in the picture, angle of image etc) but the booth looks to be 15-20 footin the air, enough to break a bone if there IS/WAS an emergency and only resort is to jumpquick question... How did the DJ get there, and how does he get down in an emergency?
quick question... How did the DJ get there, and how does he get down in an emergency?
Hello all. I'm building a stationary set and would like to have a 16' span center stage with a platforms coming off both sides. I have found This span table from This Manufacturer .
I want to make sure I am reading this table right. By my translation, I will be good to build a 4' by 16' platform using 5 of these 2" x 12" on 12" centers. Also, I could step down to 2" x 10" if I make the bridge 2' shorter.
Am I reading this correctly?
If I use 2" x 10" my plan would be to have one foot of each side of the bridge overlap on top of the other platforms and have the bridge be a step up from the adjacent platforms. Then I would reinforce the legs on the platforms that are taking the extra weight.
Your plan for support sounds good. If the bridge deck is at 78", that only leaves about 5'6" clear under the bridge - not much space for creating additional levels directly under the bridge unless all you actors are short.I will plan for the top of the bridge to be around 78". This should give me enough clearance underneath the bridge and add some more levels for the director to utilize.
My instinct is that - if the platform can be masked below - this will be best achieved with the assistance of some local friendly scaffolders. Ladder beam and decking on top and you should have a 16' wide platform suitable for dancing on, that will take the weight fine.
One thing to be aware of - 4' is not deep at all for something with an open front (and back?!) . For dancing 8' in the air, you will really have to consider your edge protection to stop anyone coming off it, a fall from 8' will be serious if not fatal. In today's world, simply 'watch where you put your feet' is not enough.
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