Steel Logistics — Oversize Load Planning
Oversize Load Planning for structural steel delivery and erection flow.
The splice-versus-permit decision lives here: shop-splicing a 26 m girder into two legal loads adds fabrication cost but deletes escorts, route surveys and the 2 a.m. travel windows. On repetitive bridges the answer flips around 6–10 trips — run both numbers.
Formula
Note: Erection-planning estimate only. Member weights, connection capacities and tolerances for execution must come from the issued drawings, the EOR and the erection engineer — never from a generic calculator.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Oversize Load Planning for structural steel delivery and erection flow. A free structural steel delivery & erection tool — no sign-up, no upload, instant results in your browser.
About Steel Logistics — Oversize Load Planning
Steel Logistics — Oversize Load Planning computes the governing relationship cost = permit+escort × trips (if length > legal) live as you type. The splice-versus-permit decision lives here: shop-splicing a 26 m girder into two legal loads adds fabrication cost but deletes escorts, route surveys and the 2 a.m. travel windows. On repetitive bridges the answer flips around 6–10 trips — run both numbers. Defaults are pre-filled with realistic values for this exact scenario, and the worked example substitutes your numbers step by step so the math is never a black box.
How to use Steel Logistics — Oversize Load Planning
- 1Enter your values — Longest member, Legal length without permit, Permit + escort per trip, Oversize trips (sensible defaults are pre-filled).
- 2Read the live results: Length over legal, Total permit/escort cost.
- 3Check the "with your numbers" line to see cost = permit+escort × trips (if length > legal) substituted step by step.
- 4Adjust inputs until the scenario matches yours, then copy or share the result.
Why use Steel Logistics — Oversize Load Planning?
- ✓Instant, free and private — every calculation runs client-side in your browser; nothing is uploaded
- ✓Built on the stated formula cost = permit+escort × trips (if length > legal) with authoritative sources cited on the page (AISC 303 — Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings)
- ✓The splice-versus-permit decision lives here: shop-splicing a 26 m girder into two legal loads adds fabrication cost but deletes escorts, route surveys and the 2 a.m.
- ✓SI ⇄ Imperial toggle converts your inputs in place, so you can work in the units your drawings use
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the steel logistics — oversize load planning use?+
It evaluates cost = permit+escort × trips (if length > legal), exactly as published. Sources: AISC 303 — Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings. The substituted worked example on the page lets you verify every step against the textbook.
How should I read the result — and how far can I trust it?+
The splice-versus-permit decision lives here: shop-splicing a 26 m girder into two legal loads adds fabrication cost but deletes escorts, route surveys and the 2 a.m. Erection-planning estimate only. Member weights, connection capacities and tolerances for execution must come from the issued drawings, the EOR and the erection engineer — never from a generic calculator.
When is this calculator the right tool for the job?+
Oversize Load Planning for structural steel delivery and erection flow. A free structural steel delivery & erection tool. travel windows. For neighbouring scenarios, the related tools below cover the same engine with different presets.
Does it support both metric and imperial units?+
Yes — the SI ⇄ Imperial toggle converts the values already in the fields, preserving the physical quantity, so you can flip mid-calculation without re-entering anything.
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