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SUBJECT: CALCULATIONS - CONTENTS

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DESIGN CALCULATIONS FOR 3-STORY OFFICE BUILDING

CONTENTS
SHEETS
2
3
4
5
6 THRU 7
8
9 THRU 15
16 THRU 70
71 THRU 76
77 THRU 82
83 THRU 87
88 THRU 89
90 THRU 93
94 THRU 112

SUBJECT
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARRANGEMENT
BASIC FRAME
FLOOR & ROOF LOADS
DECK SELECTION
RAIN, SNOW & LATERAL LOADS
MEMBER SELECTION - VERTICAL LOADS
ANALYSIS, ADAPTATION FOR LATERAL LOADS
BRACING, COMPRESSION MEMBER DESIGN
BRACING, TENSION MEMBER DESIGN
BASE PLATE
STAIRWELL ANALYSIS
CONNECTIONS

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CALCULATIONS FOR PRIMARY STRUCTURAL FRAME

3 STORY OFFICE BUILDING
3100 SOUTH WEST STREET
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
DESIGN TEAM:
ARCHITECT:
STRUC. ENGR.:
MECH/ELEC/LIGHTING & ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS:
GEOTECHNICAL:

ARCHITECTS R' US a
AISC DESIGN ENGINEERS a
R. WILLIAMS, INC. a
SOILS GUYS a

INFO INDICATES SPREAD FOOTINGS WILL BE REASONABLE

GOVERNING CODES:

ASCE 7-98
STRUCT. STEEL PER AISC & LRFD

FIRE REQUIREMENTS:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE - TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION IS I (NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS)
TABLE 503 - ALLOWABLE HEIGHT AND BUILDING AREAS - P.5.7
BUILDING UP TO 160 AND 11 STORIES - TYPE IB CONSTRUCTION
TABLE 601 FIRE RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING ELEMENTS (HRS)
USING TYPE IB - 2 HOUR FIRE RATING FOR STRUCTURAL FRAME INCLUDING GIRDERS IN FLOOR
REDUCED TO ONE HOUR FOR THE FLOOR

(PER ARCHITECT - BASED ON ZONE USE & OCCUPIED AREA)

STRUCT. FRAME
- 2 HRS
FLOORS
- 2 HRS
ROOF
- 1 HR

ARCHITECTS' SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS SET DESIRED COLUMN ARRANGEMENT,

STORY HEIGHTS, NEED CHECKS (STRUCTURAL) ON:
FRAMING MATERIAL
TYPE OF VERTICAL & LATERAL RESISTING SYSTEM
SIZE OF COLUMNS & COLUMN BASE PLATES
DEPTH REQUIREMENTS FOR BEAMS, GIRDERS, & STRUCTURAL FLRS
PRELIMINARY BUDGET - STRUCTURAL FRAME

a - NAMES SHOWN ARE FICTITIOUS ENTITIES

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ARRANGEMENT - BY ARCHITECT COORDINATING WITH DESIGN TEAM

FUNCTION:

SPECULATIVE (RENTAL) OFFICE BUILDING

LEASABLE SPACE - 21,000 SQ FT.
ENTRANCE LOBBY: FRONT CENTER, ALLOWS FLEXIBILITY IN LEASING
EACH FLOOR TO 1, 2, OR 3 CLIENTS
PENTHOUSE: SINGLE BAY OVER ELEVATORS

(Hydraulic elevator, piston at ground and sheave beams at penthouse level)

LAYOUT:

FIRE EGRESS: SEPARATE SMOKE ENCLOSURE EXITS FRONT & REAR

BUILDING FOOT PRINT:
BAY SIZES: 36' X 30' (RECOMMENDED BY STRUCT. ENGR. SHEET 5)

STORIES: 3
CEILING HEIGHT: 10'-9"
MECH PLENUM DEPTH: ~16"
FACADE:

BRICK
WINDOWS: PUNCHED

ROOF:

BUILT UP ASPHALT & GRAVEL

HEIGHT OF SECONDARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM - 2"

INTERIOR FINISHES:

CEILING: SUSPENDED ACOUSTIC TILE

WALLS: GYPSUM BOARD, PARTITION ALLOWANCE IN LEASABLE SPACE

FLOORS: VINYL TILE / CARPET

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS LIST:
A-1 - 1ST FLOOR PLAN
A-2 - 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR PLAN
A-3 - PENTHOUSE, ROOF PLAN
A-4 - WALL SECTIONS

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SUBJECT: BASIC FRAME
CHOICE OF FRAMING SYSTEM
SHORT DELIVERY SCHEDULE MEANS CONSTRUCTION TIME MUST BE
MINIMIZED, AVOID SHEAR WALLS
LOBBY LAYOUT ALLOWS BRACED FRAMES
BUILDING CLASSIFIED AS LOW-RISE (1-4 STORIES)
BRICK FACADE TO USE STEEL STUD BACKUP FOR LATERAL SUPPORT
PUNCHED WINDOWS ALLOW LOOSE LINTELS
LOW TOTAL BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWS BRICK TO BEAR VERTICALLY ON BRICK
SHELF AT FOUNDATION WITHOUT RELIEVING ANGLES
THE BUILDING HEIGHT OF 39' IS ON THE UPPER END FOR THIS METHOD
OF BRICK SUPPORT. AT THE PENTHOUSE WHERE THE BRICK HEIGHT IS 52'
A SHELF ANGLE SHOULD BE ADDED TO LIMIT THE BRICK HEIGHT TO 39'.
THIS DETAIL HAS BEEN OMITTED HERE FOR SIMPLICITY. SEE THE AISC
PUBLICATION "DESIGNING WITH STRUCTURAL STEEL. A GUIDE FOR
ARCHITECTS" FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WALL DETAILS.

FRAME TO BE STRUCTURAL STEEL, CONCENTRICALLY BRACED,

SIMPLE CONNECTIONS
FRAMING PLAN:
SEE ESSENTIALS OF STEEL DESIGN ECONOMY, LECTURE 2,
DECISION MAKING IN SYSTEM SELECTION LAYOUT, AISC, CHICAGO 1999

FRAMING DIRECTION: JOISTS SPANNING LONGER BAY DIRECTION

A BAY STUDY IS DONE ON SHEET 34 TO VERIFY JOISTS SPANNING
LONGER BAY DIRECTION IS MOST ECONOMICAL
FOR MANY POINTERS CONCERNING STEEL DESIGN ECONOMY, SEE
MODERN STEEL CONSTRUCTION, VOLUME 40, NO. 4, AISC, APRIL 2000
FILL BEAMS ARE USED INSTEAD OF JOISTS ON COLUMN LINES
(EASIER TO PLUMB FRAME)
MATERIALS:
STRUCTURAL STEEL - A992
CONNECTION MATERIAL - A36
BOLTS - 3/4" A325 N
SITE:
SUBURBAN
RELATIVELY SMOOTH TYPOGRAPHY
STIFF SOIL
DEFLECTION CRITERIA:
FLOOR LIVE LOAD DEFLECTION < L/360

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SUBJECT: COLUMN DEAD LOAD TAKE OFF
LOAD TABLE - COLUMN DEAD LOAD (LB/FT2)

SHEET

COLUMN DEAD LOAD UNDERNEATH TYPICAL FLOOR (LB/FT2)

38
SLAB (4-3/4" LIGHT WT. CONCRETE)
MECH./ELEC./PIPING

10

CEILING SYSTEM (Acoustical Fiber Board & Mech. Duct Allowance)

JOISTS (Assume
GIRDERS (Assume

11 LB/L.F. @ 3' O.C.)

85 LB/L.F. @ 36' O.C.)

3.5

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LOADS FROM
Slab
Mech./Elec./Piping
Ceiling System
GO TO

Joists

2.5
Girders

COLUMNS (36'*30' = 1080 FT.2)

(Assume 150LB./L.F.* 13')/1080FT.2

COLUMN TOTAL DEAD LOAD UNDERNEATH TYPICAL FLOOR

COLUMN DEAD LOAD UNDERNEATH ROOF (LB/FT2)

RIGID INSULATION (2")

61

ROOF DECK

MECH./ELEC./PIPING (ceiling included)

10

ROOFING (FELT & GRAVEL)

Columns
LOADS FROM
Rigid Insulation
Roof Deck
Mech./Elec./Piping
Roofing (felt & gravel)
GO TO

Joists
JOISTS (Assume
GIRDERS (Assume

11 LB/L.F. @ 3' O.C.)

85 LB/L.F. @ 36' O.C.)

COLUMNS (36'*30' = 1080 FT.2)

3.5
2.5

Girders

2
Columns

COLUMN TOTAL DEAD LOAD UNDERNEATH ROOF

30

NOTES:
ENGINEERING JUDGMENT IS REQUIRED FOR LOAD DETERMINATION. FOR MINIMUM DESIGN DEAD LOADS AND
WEIGHTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS SEE ASCE 7-98 TABLE C3-1 & 2.
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE DENSITY = 96 PCF
CEILING SYSTEM from ASCE 7-98 table C3-1
Acoustical fiber board = 1 psf
Mechanical duct allowance = 4 psf
Mech./Elec./Piping

= 10psf

a common practice
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LOAD TABLES - TYPICAL FLOOR (LB/FT2)
TO SLAB TO JOISTS TO GIRDERS TO COLUMNS
FLOOR DEAD LOAD
SLAB (4-3/4" LIGHT WT. CONCRETE)
38
38
38
38
MECH./ELEC./PIPING

10

10

10

10

CEILING SYSTEM (Acoustical Fiber Board & Mech. Duct Allowance)

3.5

3.5

3.5

2.5

2.5

53

56.5

59

61

0
3
3
10
6
22
80
20

3.5
3
3
10
6
25.5
100
80
20

6
3
3
10
6
28
100
80
20

8
3
3
10
6
30
100
80
20

JOISTS (Assume
GIRDERS (Assume

11 LB/L.F. @ 3' O.C.)

85 LB/L.F. @ 36' O.C.)

COLUMNS (36'*30' = 1080 FT.2)

(Assume 150LB./L.F.* 13')/1080FT.2

TOTAL FLOOR DEAD LOAD

ROOF DEAD LOADS
JOISTS, GIRDERS, COLUMNS
RIGID INSULATION (2")
ROOF DECK
MECH./ELEC./PIPING (ceiling included)
ROOFING (FELT & GRAVEL)
TOTAL ROOF DEAD LOAD
PENTHOUSE DEAD LOADS (EQUIPMENT)
TYPICAL FLOOR LIVE LOAD
ROOF LIVE LOAD
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NOTES:

ENGINEERING JUDGMENT IS REQUIRED FOR LOAD DETERMINATION. FOR MINIMUM DESIGN DEAD LOADS AND
WEIGHTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS SEE ASCE 7-98 TABLE C3-1 & 2.
ASCE 7-98 CALLS FOR A 100 PSF LIVE LOAD ALLOWANCE ON FIRST FLOOR OFFICE BUILDING CORRIDORS.
HOWEVER, THIS WAS IGNORED SINCE THE FIRST FLOOR SLAB IS CONSTRUCTED ON GRADE.
ASCE 7-98 CALLS FOR A 100 PSF LIVE LOAD ALLOWANCE FOR STAIRS AND EXITWAYS.
LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE DENSITY = 96 PCF
USE OF FLOOR SPACE IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
OFFICE LOADING + PARTITION ALLOWANCE = 50 + 20 = 70 PSF
CORRIDOR LOADING = 80 PSF
USE THE MAXIMUM, 80 PSF, THROUGHOUT FOR LAYOUT FLEXIBILITY.
ASCE 7-98 calls for a 20 psf roof live load
EXTERIOR WALL SYSTEM LOAD = 15 PSF
(GRAVITY LOADS TO FOUNDATION, LATERAL LOAD TO EACH FLOOR LEVEL)
CMU WALL SYSTEM AROUND STAIRWELL : 8" X 8" X 16" WITH 24" O.C. GROUT SPACING = 51 PSF
CEILING SYSTEM from ASCE 7-98 table C3-1

Acoustical fiber board = 1 psf

Mechanical duct allowance = 4 psf

Mech./Elec./Piping

= 10psf

a common practice

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SUBJECT: DECK SELECTION
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DECK SELECTION PER VULCRAFT STEEL ROOF AND FLOOR DECK MANUAL - 1998

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ROOF DECK SELECTION

Fire rating:
Exposed grid acoustical tile ceilings, rigid roof insulation
Deck type B (wide rib), F (intermediate rib), and A (narrow rib)
All can satisfy 1 hr fire rating requirement.
Deck Type:
Depth of 1 1/2", again most common, no special needs for wide spacing of roof
joists on this job.
Sheet metal thickness, use 20 gauge for nice constructability and working platform
and nice weldability.
Roof Decks According to Load Demand
Live Load =
20
Dead Load =
22
Total =
42
6'-0" spans
Use 3 Span
Vulcraft Page 3
-Max SDI construction span = length of span (unshored) for construction
-Run over 3 or more sets of joists - 3 span
Choose - B20, Max SDI Const. 3 Span = 7'-9", Allowable Total Load = 114 psf for 6'-0" spans
FLOOR DECK SELECTION
Fire Rating:
Since fire rating often controls minimum deck, select deck for fire rating then check for strength to meet load
demand. 2 Hr (see sheet 3) Vulcraft page 60-61 "Floor-Ceiling Assemblies with Composite Deck"
Unprotected deck (conservative assumption)
Light Weight concrete (LTWT CONC)
Need 3-1/4" LTWT Conc on 1-1/2" deck
Total slab depth =
4-3/4"

Deck Type
Use composite deck as common choice
Depth 1-1/2", again common
Sheet metal thickness, use 20 gauge for nice construction working platform and nice weldability
Floor Decks According to Load Demand
(psf)
Live Load =
80
Dead Load =
53
Total =
133

Use allowable stress design for deck

Slab dead weight =
37 psf
Vulcraft page 43
SDI Max. Unshored Clear Span,
1 span = 5'-11", 3 span = 8'-0"
Choose 1.5 VL 20 with 6x6-W1.4 x 1.4 welded wire fabric
Allowable superimposed load =
400 psf for 5'-0" spans
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RAIN LOADS (per ASCE 7-98)

Notation:
R - rain on the undeflected roof, in pounds per square inch
ds - depth of water on the undeflected roof up to the inlet of the secondary drainage system
dh - additional depth of water on the undeflected roof above the inlet of the secondary
drainage system at its design flow

ANALYSIS:
R = 5.2 * ( ds + dh )
ds =
dh =
R=

10.4

2
0
psf

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Wind Loads acting on main structural lateral system

Notation:
qz = velocity pressure evaluated at height z above ground, in pounds per square foot
qh = velocity pressure evaluated at height z = h, in pounds per square foot
pz = pressure that varies with height in accordance with the velocity pressure qz evaluated
at height z
ph = pressure that is uniform with respect to height as determined by the velocity pressure qh
evaluated at mean roof height h
I = importance factor (see ASCE 7-98 table 6-1)
V = basic wind speed obtained from ASCE 7-98 Fig. 6-1, in miles per hour
Gf = gust effect factor for main wind force resisting systems of flexible buildings and other
structures
Cp = external pressure coefficient to be used in the determination of wind loads for buildings
(see ASCE 7-98 Figure 6-3)
Kz = velocity pressure exposure coefficient evaluated at height z (see ASCE 7-98 Table 6-5)
Kzt = topographic factor (in our case we will use 1.0 see ASCE 7-98 sec. 6.5.3 for further explanation)
Analysis:
pz = qz * Gf *Cp
qz = 0.00256*Kz * Kzt *V2*I (ASCE 7-98 Eq. 6-1)
story height (ft)
windward
13
26
39
52
leeward
52
39

Kz

Kzt

V (mph)

qz

Gf

Cp

pz (psf)

0.57
0.66
0.76
0.82

1
1
1
1

90
90
90
90

1
1
1
1

11.8
13.7
15.8
17.0

0.85
0.85
0.85
0.85

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8

8.0
9.3
10.7
11.6

0.82
0.76

1
1

90
90

1
1

17.0
15.8

0.85
0.85

0.5
0.5

7.2
6.7

Note: For the leeward force calculations the penthouse was analyzed separately producing
two separate pressure values. For all wind forces, Pz is assumed constant from mid-story below
to mid-story above each floor (or roof) level. Wind load for first half story above grade assumed
to be transferred from the exterior wall cladding system directly to foundation.
windward forces

leeward forces
52'

11.6

7.2

39'

10.7

26'

9.3
8.0

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SNOW LOADS (per ANSI/ASCE 7-98)

Notation:
Ce = exposure factor as determined from ASCE 7-98 Table 7-2
Cs = slope factor as determined from ASCE 7-98 Fig. 7-2
Ct = thermal factor as determined from ASCE 7-98 Table 7-3
hb = height of balanced snow load determined by dividing ps by
hc = clear height from top of balanced snow load to (1) closest point on adjacent upper roof;
(2) top of parapet; or (3) top of a projection on the roof, in feet
hd = height of snow drift, in feet
I = importance factor as determined from ASCE 7-98 Table 7-4;
lu = length of the roof upwind of the drift, in feet
pd
pf = snow load on flat roofs ("flat" = roof slope less than or equal to 5 degrees), in pounds per
square foot
pg = ground snow loads determined from ASCE 7-98 Fig 7-1 and/or ASCE 7-98 Table 7-1; or a
site specific analysis, in pounds per square foot
ps = sloped roof snow load in pounds per square foot
w = width of snow drift, in feet
= snow density in pounds per cubic foot as determined from ASCE 7-98 Eq. 7-3

ANALYSIS:
We have a class , exposure B situation (see ASCE 7-98 Tables 1-1 and ASCE 7-98 Section 6.5.3 for clarification)

ps = Cs *Pf

(in our case Cs = 1.0 because our roof can be considered "flat")

pf = 0.7*Ce *Ct * I*Pg

Cs =
1
Ce =
0.8
Ct =
1
I=
1
20
pg =
pf = 11.2
ps =

20

But since this cannot be less than I * pg our pf value becomes

I * pg =
20
(see ASCE 7-98 7.3.4 for clarification)
psf

In our case a 5 psf rain on snow surcharge load must be applied (see ASCE 7-98 Section 7.10)
therefore,
pS = 20 + 5 =
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SNOW LOADS (cont.)

Snow drift calculations
hb = height of balanced snow load determined by dividing ps by
hc = clear height from top of balanced snow load to (1) closest point on adjacent upper roof;
(2) top of parapet; or (3) top of a projection on the roof, in feet
hd = height of snow drift, in feet
w = width of snow drift, in feet
= snow density in pounds per cubic foot as determined from ASCE 7-98 Eq. 7-3
lu = length of the roof upwind of the drift, in feet
= 0.13 * pg + 14 (but can not be more than 30 lb/cu ft)
pg =
=

20
16.6

lb/cu ft

hb = ps /
ps =
hb =
hc =
hc / h b =

25
1.51
13
8.6

psf
ft
ft

***since h c / h b > 0.2 we must consider snow drift see ASCE 7-98 Section 7.7 for further explanation

for leeward snow drifts:

(this value is found from ASCE 7-98 Fig. 7-9 based on p8' and lu )
hd =
1.5
maximum intensity of snow drift = hd * =

24.9

psf

for windward snow drifts:

0.6
hd =
maximum intensity of snow drift = hd * =

10.0

psf

Leeward Controls
since hd < hc drift width, w, = 4*hd
w (ft) =
6
w = 6 ft
hc = 13ft

hd = 1.5 ft

pg = 20 psf
hb = 1.51 ft

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SEISMIC LOAD ANALYSIS PER ASCE 7-98 - EQUIVALENT LATERAL FORCE METHOD
Notation:
V - total design lateral force or shear at the base of the building
Cs - seismic response coefficient
W - total gravity load of the building located or assigned to Levels
SDS - design spectra response acceleration in the short period range (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.4.1.2.5-1)
R - response modification factor (see ASCE 7-98 Table 9.5.2.2)
I - occupancy importance factor (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.1.4)
SMS - maximum considered earthquake spectral response acceleration for short periods (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.4.1.2.4-1)
SS - mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response acceleration at short periods (see ASCE 7-98 Figure 9.4.1.1a)
SD1 - design spectral response acceleration at a period of 1s (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.4.1.2.5-2)
SM1 - maximum considered earthquake spectral acceleration for 1s period (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.4.1.2.4)
Fv - velocity-based site coefficient at 1s period (see ASCE 7-98 Table 9.4.1.2.4b)
S1 - mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response acceleration at a period of 1s (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.4.1.1b)
T - fundamental period of the building (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.5.3.3)
Ta - approximate fundamental period (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.5.3.3-1)
CT = building period coefficient (see ASCE 7-98 Section 9.5.3.3)
Cu - coefficient for upper limit on calculated period (see ASCE 7-98 Table 9.5.3.3)
hn - height in feet (meters) above the base to the highest level of the building
Cvx - vertical distribution factor
Wx, Wi - the portion of the total gravity load of the building (W) located or assigned to level I or x
hx - the height (feet or m) from the base level I or x
Fx - the portion of the seismic base shear, V, induced at level x

Analysis:
Assume Soil Profile D ---> Stiff Soil - ASCE 7-98 Table 9.4.1.2
Occupancy Category II (ASCE 7-98 Table 1-1)

V = Cs * W
ASCE 7-98 Eq. 9.5.3.2-1

Cs =

SDS
R/I

For S DS :

SDS = 2 / 3 * SMS
ASCE 7-98 Eq. 9.4.1.2.5-1

SMS = Fa * Ss

ASCE 7-98 Eq. 9.5.3.2.1-1

ASCE 7-98 Eq. 9.4.1.2.4-1

SDS =
R=
For I:
Cs =

I=
0.0427

Ss a =
a

Fa =

0.12

SMS =

0.192

1.6

0.128
3

Seismic Use Group I (ASCE 7-98 Table 9.1.3)

a
1

a -- refer to Notation list above to find location of table for value

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SEISMIC LOAD ANALYSIS - CONT.

Check Constraints
Cs min = 0.044 * I * SDS
Cs max = SD1 / T (R / I)
0.006

Cs min =

For S D1 :

SD1 = 2/3 * SM1

ASCE 7-98 Eq. 9.4.1.2.5-2

S1 a =

SM1 = Fv * S1

Fv =

ASCE 7-98 Eq. 9.4.1.2.4-2

SD1 =
For T:

Cs max =
Cs FINAL =
V = Cs * W
For W:

SM1 =

0.055

0.132

2.4

0.088
T = Cu * Ta
Ta = CT * hn3/4

Cu =
CT =
hn =
Ta =
T=

1.7
0.02
52
0.387
0.658

a
a

0.0446
0.0427

D. load

Partitions

Mech. Load

Exterior walls

W penthouse =

30*(36*30)

15*(36+30)*2*13/2

45.3

W roof =

30*(108*90)

100*(36*30)

15*[(108+90)*2*13/2+(36+30)*2*13/2]

451.1

W3 =

61*(108*90)

20*(108*90)

15*(108+90)*2*13

864.5

W2 =

61*(108*90)

20*(108*90)

15*(108+90)*2*13

864.5

W=
95

V=
Cvx =

2225.4 k
k

Wx * hxK
Wi * hiK
For K:

K=

Look at T
if T < 0.5 ---> K = 1.0
if 0.5 < T < 2.5 ---> K = 2.0
if T > 2.5 ---> K = 2.0
2.0

Fx = Cvx * V

a -- refer to Notation list on sheet 12 to find location of table for value

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SEISMIC LOAD ANALYSIS - CONT.

Level
Roof
4
3
2

Wx
45.3
451.1
864.5
864.5

hx
52
39
26
13

hxK
2704.0
1521.0
676.0
169.0
=

Wx*hxK
122491.2
686123.1
584402
146100.5
1539117

Cvx
0.080
0.446
0.380
0.095
1.00

Fx
7.6
42.3
36.1
9.0
95.0

k
k
k
k
k

7.6
42.3
36.1
9.0

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30'-0" (typical)

1
S-6

1
S-2

W 21 x 44
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

EQ

EQ

( 2 ) 28 K 9 's

W 24 x 68
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 24 x 68
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

36'-0" (typical)

W 12 x 22

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 24 x 55

W 12 x 16
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

EQ

EQ

W 24 x 68
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2 " )

W 21 x 44
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 24 x 55

W 24 x 55

( 2 ) 28 K 9 's

W 24 x 55

( 3 ) 28 K 9 's

W 12 x 16
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

EQ

EQ

EQ

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 12 x 22

2nd and 3rd Floor Plans

W 21 x 44
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2 " )

W 12 x 22

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 16 x 26

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 16 x 26

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 12 x 22
2
S-6

2
S-6

W 24 x 68
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2

W 12 x 22

W 21 x 44
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2

W 24 x 84
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 12 x 16

( 2 ) 28 K 9 's

2" )

W 27 x 84

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 27 x 84

( 9 ) 28 K 9 's
@ 3.0 ft. O.C.

W 12 x 22

Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"

W 24 x 68
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

2" )

W 24 x 84 ( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 21 x 44
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2

2"

1
S-6

Sheet # :

S-2

Sheet:

2 of 9

AISC Office Building

Steel Building Case Study
Lawrence, Kansas

W 24 x 68
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2 " )

A ISC
D esign
E ngineers

30'-0" (typical)

1
S-6

1
S-3

W 14 x 26
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

36'-0" (typical)

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 24 x 55

W 24 x 55

( 5 ) 28 K 10 's

W 24 x 55

W 12 x 16

W 24 x 76
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 22

W 16 x 40
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 24 x 62
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

EQ

W 16 x 40
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

( 1 ) 28 K 9

( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

EQ

Roof Plan and Penthouse Floor Plan

W 14 x 26
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 22
2
S-6

2
S-6

W 16 x 40
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

1
S-6

Sheet # :

S-3

Sheet:

3 of 9

AISC Office Building

Steel Building Case Study
Lawrence, Kansas

A ISC
D esign
E ngineers

W 14 x 26
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 26
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 22

( 4 ) 24 K 6 's
@ 6 ft. O.C.

W 14 x 22

Scale: 3/32" = 1'-0"

W 14 x 26
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 16 x 40
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )

W 16 x 40
( T.O.S. ) - ( 2 1 2" )