Hello everyone,



I'm an engineering student working on a small project to design a mezzanine floor for a warehouse. I'm currently trying to calculate the load-bearing capacity based on the floor area and support beam spacing, but I want to ensure my calculations are accurate and follow standard engineering practices.



Specifically, I'd like to ask:



What formulas do you typically use for calculating distributed loads on steel beams?



Are there any industry-standard safety factors I should incorporate?



Do you have recommendations for software or tools to verify these calculations?



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Thank you in advance for your valuable guidance!