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Friday, November 19 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rigging Math: Load Distribution Across a Truss or Beam

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Learn the basic steps for determining how much of a given point load or distributed load will translate to each of the supporting points on either side of the load. Time allowing, loads on a cantilever will also be discussed.

Audience: Riggers of all ranks.

By the end of this workshop, an attentive person should be able to:
  • Calculate the exact force placed on each rigging point by a point load placed between the points;
  • Calculate the exact force placed on each rigging point by a distributed load placed between the points; and
  • Perform the calculations for con
Speakers
avatar for Ethan Gilson

Ethan Gilson

Owner, Entertainment Rigging Services
Ethan Gilson is the owner of Entertainment Rigging Services, LLC, a company specializing in entertainment rigging inspections, training, design, and installation. In 2005, he received one of the first certificates granted by the EETCP in Arena and Theatre Rigging (#0048) and has established... Read More →


Friday November 19, 2021 3:30pm - 5:30pm PST
N116
  LDInnovation™, Rigging and Production Techniques
  • ETCP Credits 2
  • Separate Purchase Required? No
  • Included in Conference Pass? Yes
  • Session Number C34