Rhyza Jullianne R.

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TLA – 2P Research

Structural systems are the construction elements that are designed to be part of a

building’s structure for the purpose of supporting the entire building or just as a part of it.

The structural system transfers loads to the interconnected member to help resist loads.

According to NSCP 2015, structural systems are classified into different members as

follows.

 Bearing Wall System as defined by NSCP 2015 – 208.4.6.1 is a structural system

that has no vertical load carrying space frame. Bearing walls or bearing systems

provides a support for or most of the gravity loads that are present in a structure.

The resistance to shear loads re provided by shear walls or the braced frames.

 Bearing load system also called as load bearing wall carries the load of

floors and the roof above in addition to its own weight. The bearing load

systems are preferred because it allows the stiffness of the structures.

 Bearing load system is located along exterior

walls and interior locations that are

necessary. This type is very common and

includes wood – frame buildings, concrete

tilt-up buildings and masonry wall

buildings.
 Building Frame System is a structural system with an essentially complete space

frame providing support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral load is provided by

shear walls or braced frames (NSCP 2015 – 208.4.6.2).

 A building frame system uses a complete three dimensional space frame to

support vertical loads, but use either shear walls or braced frame to resist

lateral forces.

 Examples are buildings with steel frames

along the perimeter and at intervals

throughout the interior supporting vertical

loads from floors and roofs.

 Moment – Resisting Frame System is an essentially complete space frame

providing support for gravity loads. Moment – resisting frames provide resistance

to lateral load primarily by flexural action of members NSCP 2015 – 208.4.6.2).

 It can be steel, concrete or masonry construction. It provides a complete

space frame to support vertical loads. Shear walls are not used in this

system.

 Moments are transferred through the

connection.

 It relies on the rigid connection to

transfer lateral loads to the

foundation.

 Moment resisting frames have more deformation capacity and less stiffness

compared to braced frames.

 Bearing Wall System, Building Frame System and Moment – Resisting Frame

System are lateral-force-resisting elements. It must be provided in a structure to brace

it against wind, loads, and seismic forces.

As defined by NSCP 2015 – 208.4.6.4, Dual System is a structural system

that has the following features:

i. An essentially complete space frame that provides support for gravity

loads.

ii. Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced

frames and moment-resisting frames (SMRF, IMRF, MMRWF or

steel OMRF). The moment-resisting frames shall be designed to

independently resist at least 25 percent of the design of base shear.

iii. The two systems shall be designed to resist the total design base

shear in proportion to their relative rigidities considering the

interaction of dual system at all levels.

 Dual System with Special Moment Frames is a type of dual system that is

provided with special moment frames. A special moment frame are typically made

up of wide flanged beams, columns, and column connections.

 Special moment frames are usually used in regions with high seismic

activity where more ductility is needed.

 Expected to withstand significant inelastic deformations

 Require use of prequalified connections per AISC or verified with testing

 Must sustain inter-story drift angle of at least 0.04 radians

 Typically used in mid/high-seismic regions

 Dual System with Intermediate Moment Frames is a type of system that has

intermediate moment frames. It is described with the following attributes:

 Expected to withstand moderate inelastic deformations

 Require use of prequalified connections per AISC

 Must sustain inter-story drift angle of at least 0.02 radians

 Typically used in low/mid-seismic regions

 Cantilevered Column Building Systems are seismic force-resisting systems in

which the lateral forces are resisted entirely by columns that act as

vertical cantilevers. Cantilever columns provide a simple alternative to a moment

frame, braced frame, or shear wall for a variety of low-rise structures.