Calculating constant/live load for a hot tub

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Calculating constant/live load for a hot tub

From: nedescon@mindspring.com
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Remote Name: 66.32.118.140
Date: 18 Dec 2003
Time: 08:07 AM

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I am installing a hot tub and need to know how to figure the constant/live load. It's 7 1/2 x 71/ feet and the wet weight is 4200 pounds. It will hold 8. It is above the ground and I would also like to know how many 6x6 support columns I will need.

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