AVIXA Communications Certifications CTS Book

According to AVIXA standards, the minimum load rating for a truss that will hold a 5000 lbs (2268 kg) LED wall is typically calculated with a safety factor to ensure stability and safety. The safety factor generally used in rigging and truss systems is 5:1. This means the truss should be rated to hold five times the weight of the load it needs to support.

Given this safety factor:

5000 lbs×5=25000 lbs5000 \text{ lbs} \times 5 = 25000 \text{ lbs}5000 lbs×5=25000 lbs

Therefore, the minimum load rating required for the truss to safely support a 5000 lbs (2268 kg) LED wall is 25000 lbs (11340 kg).

References:

AVIXA Rigging Guidelines

Understanding Load Ratings and Safety Factors

Rigging and Load Calculations in AV Installations

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