Railing Dimensioning tables

Construction engineering principles

The dimensioning is based on the standards

  • EN 1990 + A1 + AC. Eurocode 1 Basis of structural design.
  • EN 1991-1-1: Eurocode 1: Actions on structures part 1-1. Genaeeral actions - Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.
  • EN 1991-1-3 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures part 1-3 General actions - Snow loads
  • EN 1991-1-4 +AC + A1. Eurocode 1: Actions on structures part 1-4. General actions - Wind actions
  • EN 1999-1-1 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures part 1-1
  • EN 1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures
  • Glass structures based on EN 16612:2019 and EN16613:2019
  • Loads according to Eurocode EN 1991/61
  • Dimensioning of laminated glass based on EN 16612:2019 and 16613:2019
  • Eurocode 11: Design of glass structures, in preparation

  • National annexes RIL272-2019

The following things should be taken into account in calculation:

  • The durability and deflections of the cladding are dimensioned with loads according to the load calculation. Impact resistance is demonstrated by a test report in accordance with EN 12600.
  • Anchors used to attach the handrail must have a valid ETA. In the EEA, the characteristic values of anchoring are given. Anchor manufacturers have their own sizing programs for the dimensioning of the anchorage.
  • If the handrail is fastened from its handrail to side walls or other vertical structures, the capacity of the fasteners must be dimensioned.
  • The deflection of the handrail is dimensioned by the load according to the characteristic combination. The deflection of any part of the handrail shall not exceed 30mm

Dimensioning table for Lumon railing. These are inditicative.

Attributes used:
  • Handrail height 1100mm
  • Slab thickness 250mm
  • Concrete type C35
  • Glazing height 1600mm
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. No railing supports
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 4,6m 3,9 3,3m 2,9m
160 5,3m 4,4m 3,9m 3,4m
220 6,7m 5,6m 5,1m 4,0m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. One railing support
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 7,0m 5,8m 4,4m 3,8m
160 7,0m 6,6m 5,1m 4,4m
220 7,0m 7,0m 5,9m 5,2m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. Two railing supports
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 7,0m 7,0m 5,9m 4,4m
160 7,0m 7,0m 6,5m 4,9
220 7,0m 7,0m 6,5m 4,9
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. One railing support at the junction
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 9,3m 6,3m 4,3m 3,2m
160 10,6 7,2m 4,8m 3,6m
220 13,4 7,2m 4,8m 3,6m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. railing supports at the junctions and in the middle. Three handrail profiles.
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 13,8 11,7m 9,3m 6,9m
160 15,9m 13,2m 10,5m 7,8m
220 20,1m 15,6m 10,5m 7,8m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. railing supports at the junctions and in the middle. Two handrail profiles.
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 13,8 11,7m 9,3m 6,9m
160 15,9m 13,2m 10,5m 7,8m
220 20,1m 15,6m 10,5m 7,8m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. railing supports at the junctions. Four handrail profiles
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 13,9m 9,7m 6,4m 4,8m
160 15,9m 10,8m 7,2m 5,4m
220 20,1m 10,8m 7,2m 5,4m
Handrail attached only to the railing supports
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
130 4,6m 3,9m 3,3m 2,9m
160 5,3m 4,4m 3,9m 3,4m
220 6,7m 5,6m 4,8m 3,6m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. No railing supports
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
Max. side length A
130 4,6m 3,9m 3,2m 2,4m
160 5,3m 4,4m 3,2m 2,4m
220 6,7m 4,8m 3,2m 2,4m
Mix side length B
4,6m 3,9m 3,2m 2,4m
160 5,3m 4,4m 3,2m 2,4m
220 6,7m 4,8m 3,2m 2,4m
Handrail attached to the wall at the ends. No railing supports or cladding supports
Handrail Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
Max. side length A
130 0,85m 0,6m 0,5m 0,4m
160 0,85m 0,6m 0,5m 0,4m
220 0,85m 0,6m 0,5m 0,4m
Mix side length B
130 4,6m 3,9m 3,3m 2,9m
160 5,3m 4,4m 3,9m 3,4m
220 6,7m 5,6m 5,1m 4,0m

Dimensioning table for Lumon Post railing. These are inditicative.

Attributes used:
  • Handrail height 1100mm
  • Slab thickness 250mm
  • Concrete type C35
  • Glazing height 1600mm
Side installed railing, post distance max
Post Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
light 1,7m 0,9m 0,6m 0,45m
standard 1,7m 1,4m 0,95m 0,7m
strong 1,7m 1,7m 1,15m 0,85m
Top installed railing, post distance max
Post Windload
0,5kN/m² 1,0kN/m² 1,5kN/m² 2,0kN/m²
light 1,7m 0,85m 0,55m 0,4m
standard 1,7m 0,85m 0,55m 0,4m