GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

PART I - DESIGN CRITERIA PART I - DESIGN CRITERIA (CONTINUED) PART IV - REINFORCED CONCRETE (CONTINUED) PART VII - STEEL JOISTS (CONTINUED) PART X - SUBMITTALS (CONTINUED)
1. Provide minimum reinforcement as noted below in all topping slabs official.
4. Lateral Frame Wind Deflection (Drift): The following provision for unless specified otherwise on the drawings. c. Deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the
A. GENERAL BUILDING CODE lateral frame deflection in the plane of the wall of one floor relative to a. Welded smooth wire reinforcement 6x6-W2.9xW2.9. C. FIRE RATING deferred submittal documents have been approved by the building
an adjacent floor shall be made in the design, fabrication and installation official. OWNER
1. The Construction Documents are based on the requirements of the of the building cladding: 1. Refer to architectural drawings for fireproofing and/or UL rating
International Building Code 2006 with Houston Amendments to the 2006 a. Typical Floor to Floor: Floor Height/400 requirements. HARRIS COUNTY ENGINEERING
International Building Code. The deflections listed above are based on wind loads with a 10-year DEPARTMENT
mean recurrence interval. F. REINFORCEMENT IN HOUSEKEEPING PADS
B. DEAD AND LIVE LOADS 3. Submittals with Impact to Structure:
1. Provide minimum reinforcement as noted below in all housekeeping a. Elevators 1001 PRESTON, 5TH FLOOR
1. Refer to the load plan sheets for all heavy partition loads and live
I. TEXAS ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER ACT STANDARD
pads supporting mechanical equipment unless specified otherwise on the PART VIII - STEEL DECKS b. Mechanical Equipment Weights HOUSTON, TX 77002
loading used on the project. 1. The structural strength of grab bars, tub and shower seats, drawings.
fasteners, and mounting devices shall meet the following specification: a. Welded smooth wire reinforcement 6x6-W2.9xW2.9. 4. Submittal Requirements:
C. DEAD LOADS a. Bending stress in a grab bar or seat induced by the maximum a. All shop drawings must be reviewed and electronically stamped by 713.755.4400
bending moment from the application of 250 lbf shall be less than the G. REINFORCING STEEL COVERAGE A. COMPOSITE DECK the General Contractor prior to submittal. ARCHITECT
1. Partitions: An allowance of 20 PSF or the actual weight of the wall, allowable stress for the material of the grab bar or seat. b. Contractor shall provide the submittal in electronic portable
whichever is greater, has been made for partitions as a uniformly b. Shear stress induced in a grab bar or seat by the application of 1. Reinforcing steel coverage should conform to the requirements 1. Schedule: document format (PDF) per the Specifications.
distributed dead load. Refer to the load plan sheets for heavy partition 250 lbf shall be less than the allowable shear stress for the material specified in details labeled “TYPICAL CLEAR CONCRETE COVER” on sheet c. The omission from the shop drawings of any materials required by
loads. of the grab bar or seat. If the connection between the grab bar or 2-S1.20 unless noted otherwise on the drawings. Cover specified shall be Depth Design Minimum the Contract Documents to be furnished shall not relieve the
seat and its mounting bracket or other support is considered to be considered minimums that may require increasing where reinforcing steel of Gage Sp Sn I Maximum Unshored Deck Span Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing and installing such
2. Hanging Ceiling and Mechanical Loads: An allowance of 15 PSF has fully restrained, then direct and torsional shear stresses shall be intersects for different member types. Cover in structural members not Deck Thickness [in^3] [in^3] [in^4] (Two-Span) (Three-Span) materials, regardless of whether the shop drawings have been reviewed
been made for hanging ceiling and mechanical equipment loads such as duct totaled for the combined shear stress, which shall not exceed the specified in the details shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 and approved.
work and sprinkler pipes. allowable shear stress. unless specified otherwise on the drawings. The reinforcing steel detailer 2" 20 0.334 0.305 0.401 7’- 5” 7’- 8”
c. Shear force induced in a fastener or mounting device from the shall adjust reinforcing steel cage sizes at intersecting structural C. REPRODUCTION
D. LIVE LOADS application of 250 lbf shall be less than the allowable lateral load members as required to allow clearance for intersecting reinforcing bar Notes:
of either the fastener or mounting device or the supporting structure, layers with minimum specified cover. Sp = positive section modulus, inches^3 1. The use of electronic files or reproductions of these contract
1. Design live loads are based on the more restrictive of the uniform whichever is the smaller allowable load. Sn = negative section modulus, inches^3 documents by any contractor, subcontractor, erector, fabricator, or 3131 BRIARPARK
load listed below or the concentrated load listed acting over an area 2.5 d. Tensile force induced in a fastener by a direct tension force of H. SPLICES AND HOOKS IN REINFORCING STEEL I = moment of inertia, inches^4 material supplier in lieu of preparation of shop drawings signifies their
feet square. Refer to the load plan sheets for additional design live load 250 lbf plus the maximum moment from the application of 250 lbf shall acceptance of all information shown hereon as correct, and obligates SUITE 200
information. be less than the allowable withdrawal load between the fastener and 1. Splice Location And Type and Hooks For Unscheduled Beams and Slabs: 2. All deck shall be 40 KSI unless noted otherwise. themselves to any job expense, real or implied, arising due to any errors HOUSTON, TEXAS 77042
the supporting structure. a. Beams and Slabs. Unscheduled beams and slabs, including grade that may occur hereon.
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a. Assembly Areas: e. Grab bars shall not rotate within their fittings. beams, shall have continuous top bars lapped at midspan between 3. Headed stud anchors used as shear connectors for composite beams
1) Bench Seats: 100 PSF supports with a Class B tension splice. Bottom bars shall be lapped at shall be AWS D1.1 Type B (Table 7.1) studs manufactured in conformance with [F] 713 968 9333
2)
3)
Fixed, Individual Seats: 60 PSF
Lobbies: 100 PSF
J. HANDRAILS AND GUARDS the supports with a Class B tension splice. All beam bars shall be
hooked at discontinuous end, unless noted otherwise.
specification ASTM A 108 with a minimum tensile strength of 65,000 PSI. PART XI - MISCELLANEOUS PGAL TBPE REG. No. F-2742
4) Movable Seats: 100 PSF 1. The handrail assemblies and guards shall be designed for 50 PLF or a 4. Shear Connector Sizes For Composite Steel Deck Construction. Stud
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b. Exposed Exercise Areas Level 3: 100 PSF concentrated load of 200 pounds at any point applied in any direction at diameter and length (before weld, BW) shall be as follows: CONSULTANT
c.
d.
Corridors, Except as Otherwise Indicated: 100 PSF
Elevator Machine Rooms: 125 PSF, Refer to Note b below.
the top and to transfer this load through the supports to the structure.
These loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.
PART V - CONCRETE MASONRY a. 6.5” total slab thickness – 3/4" diameter x 5 3/16" BW
A. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
e. Kitchens (Commercial): 150 PSF, Refer to Note b below. 5. Attachment of Deck:
f. Laboratories: 100 PSF K. ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT ANCHORAGE a. Minimum Attachment at Supports: Steel deck units shall be welded 1. It is the responsibility of the General Contractor to obtain all
g. Mechanical Rooms: to the support members with 5/8” diameter puddle welds at each end of Contract Documents and latest addenda and to submit such documents to all
A. SCOPE
1) Air Handler Unit Rooms, Electrical and IT Closets: 100 PSF 1. All roof top equipment curbs, roof top mechanical equipment, sheet and each intermediate support at each low flute, unless noted subcontractors and material suppliers prior to the submittal of shop
and Refer to Note b Below. equipment tie downs, and connections of all equipment to building structure otherwise. At members parallel to deck span, spacing of puddle welds drawings, fabrication of any structural members, and erection in the field.
1. Refer to architect’s drawings for the extent of masonry walls.
h. Office Buildings: for wind loading are to be designed and engineered by a registered shall be 12”. A shear connector welded through the deck can replace a
Non-loadbearing walls may not be shown on the structural drawings.
1) Corridors above First Floor: 80 PSF, 2,000 LBS Specialty Engineer retained by the mechanical equipment supplier. Signed required deck weld. 2. The contract structural drawings and specifications represent the REVISIONS
2) Floors: 50 PSF, 2,000 LBS and Sealed drawings and calculations are to be submitted to the engineer of b. Minimum Attachment at Side Laps: Side laps of adjacent units finished structure, and, except where specifically shown, do not indicate
2. Reinforced concrete masonry shall be used as back-up for exterior
3) Lobbies and First Floor Corridors: 100 PSF, 2,000 LBS record for review and approval. The equipment manufacturer shall provide shall be fastened by welding, sheet metal screws, or button punching the method or means of construction. The Contractor shall supervise and
brick walls and elsewhere as indicated on the drawings. See architectural ISSUED FOR PERMIT 07/17/2015
i. Penal Institutions: the attachment of the unit to the structure and submit to the engineer at a maximum of one-half the span or 36”, whichever is less, unless direct the work and shall be solely responsible for all construction means,
wall sections.
1) Cell Blocks: 40 PSF loads, locations, and methods of attachment. The structural engineer will noted otherwise. methods, procedures, techniques, and sequence. 1 REVISED 10/09/2015
2) Corridors: 100 PSF make provisions in the design of the primary structural frame to
j. Restrooms: Refer to Note a Below. accommodate the loads and attachments submitted by the manufacturer. B. ROOF DECK 3. Openings through floors, roofs, and walls for ducts, piping, and/or
k. Roofs: PART VI - STRUCTURAL STEEL conduit shall be coordinated by the contractor. Contractor shall verify
1) Roofs subject to maintenance Workers: 20 PSF, 300 LBS 1. Schedule: sizes and locations of holes and openings with the Mechanical, Electrical,
l. Stairs and Exits: 100 PSF, 300 LBS
PART II - FOUNDATION Location Depth Gage Type
Plumbing, and Fire Protection drawings and the respective subcontractors.

Notes: 4. Refer to drawings other than Structural for complete information

a. Uniform load required is the same as the occupancy served. A. MATERIAL All Roofs 1 1/2” 20 IR including: Types of floor slab finishes and their locations, floor slab
b. Design concentrated load is that required by assumed equipment depressions and curbs, openings in structural walls, roofs and floors
weight. A. GEOTECHNICAL REPORT 1. Hot Rolled Structural Members: All hot rolled steel plates, shapes, Notes: required by Architectural and MEP features, stairs, ramps, etc.
sheet piling, and bars shall be new steel conforming to ASTM Specification IR: Intermediate Rib, Type F
2. Reduction of Live Loads: 1. Foundation design is based on the geotechnical investigation report A 6.
a. Live loads have been reduced using the alternate procedure from as follows Memorandum No. 2014-076-04, “Foundation Design Conclusions and
the building code. Recommendations, Joint Processing Center, Houston, Texas”, dated October 8, 2. ASTM Specification and Grade: Clearly mark the grade of steel on
b. For live loads exceeding 100 pounds per square foot, no 2014 by Ulrich Engineers, 2901 Wilcrest, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77042, each piece, with a distinguishing mark visible from floor surfaces, for the 5. Where member locations are not specifically dimensioned, members are
reduction has been made, except that the design live load on members and Report No. 2014-076-01 “Design Geotechnical Report Proposed COH and purpose of field inspection of proper grade of steel. Unless noted 2. Attachment of Deck: either located on columns lines or are equally spaced between located
supporting two or more floors has been reduced a maximum of 20 percent Harris County Joint Processing Center, Houston, Texas” dated October 1, otherwise on the drawings, structural steel shall be as follows: a. Minimum Attachment at Supports: Steel deck units shall be members.
but the live load is not to be less than that calculated by the 2014 by Ulrich Engineers. a. W-Shape Beams: ASTM A 992. fastened to all support members at each rib (36/7) with 3/4" diameter
formula above. b. W-Shape Columns: ASTM A 992. puddle welds, unless noted otherwise. At members parallel to deck 6. If certain features are not fully shown or specified on the drawings
2. The geotechnical report is available to the General Contractor upon c. M- and S-Shapes: ASTM A 36. span, spacing of fasteners shall be 6”. or in the specifications, their construction shall be of the same character
E. ELEVATOR LOADS request to the Owner. The information included therein may be used by the d. C-Shapes: ASTM A 36. b. Minimum Attachment at Side Laps: Side laps of adjacent units as shown or specified in similar conditions.
General Contractor for his general information only. The Architect and
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e. L-Shapes: ASTM A 36. shall be fastened by welding, sheet metal screws, or button punching
1. Machine Beam, Car Buffer, Counterweight Buffer, and Guide Rail
Loads: Assumed elevator loads have been used in the design of the
Engineer will not be responsible for the accuracy or applicability of such
data therein.
f. Round HSS: ASTM A 500, Grade B (Fy=42 ksi). at a maximum of 12”, unless noted otherwise. B. DRAWING CONFLICTS HARRIS COUNTY - JOINT
g. Rectangular HSS: ASTM A 500, Grade B (Fy=46 ksi).
supporting structure, including machine beam reactions, car buffer h. Base Plates: 3. Flat, Ridge, and Valley Plates: 1. The General Contractor shall compare the Architectural and COUNTY/CITY
reactions, counterweight buffer reactions, and horizontal and vertical B. SHALLOW FOUNDATION TYPE Unless noted otherwise, Contractor shall provide flat plates (20 gage
guide rail loads. The General Contractor shall submit to the Structural i.
1) Plates to 4" thick inclusive: ASTM A 572 Grade 50.
Edge Angles, Bent Plates, Angle Hangers, and Angle Kickers: ASTM minimum) at all locations where roof deck changes direction and ridge
Structural drawings and report any discrepancy between each set of drawings
and within each set of drawings to the Architect and Engineer prior to the
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Engineer final elevator shop drawings showing all loads to the structure 1. Grade Beams: A 36. or valley plates (20 gage minimum) at all locations where roof slope fabrication and installation of any structural members.
prior to the installation of the elevators for verification of load a. Grade Beam Side Forms. Both sides of all grade beams shall be j. Connection Material: exceeds 1/2" per foot. PROJECT LOCATION
carrying capacity. formed for full beam depth. 1) Beam Column Continuity Plates and Doubler Plates: ASTM A C. CONFLICTS IN STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
b. Bar Supports for Grade Beam Cages. Grade beam bottom steel shall 572, Grade 50. C. MANUFACTURER 700 NORTH SAN JACINTO
F. WIND LOADS be chaired at 5’-0" maximum centers using beam bolsters providing 3" 2) All connection material, except as noted otherwise herein 1. Where conflict exists among the various parts of the structural
bottom cover to reinforcing steel. Beam bolsters used shall be or on the drawings, including bearing plates, gusset plates, 1. Unless noted otherwise, all steel deck shall be manufactured by contract documents, structural drawings, general notes, and specifications,
ST. HOUSTON, TX 77002
1. Wind pressures are based on the American Society of Civil Engineers, designed and manufactured for support on soil. stiffener plates, filler plates, angles, etc. shall conform to [Verco (LARR #23789)] [Valley Joist (LARR #25476)] [ASC Profiles (LARR the strictest requirements, as indicated by the Engineer, shall govern.
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE 7-05 and the ASTM A 36 unless a higher grade of steel is required by strength #23783)] [Consolidated Systems (LARR #25038)] [Wheeling Corrugating Company
following criteria: and provided the resulting sizes are compatible with the connected (LARR #25508)]. D. EXISTING CONDITIONS
a. Basic wind speed: 110 MPH (3 second gust)
b. Wind importance factor (I): 1.15 PART III - BUILDING EARTHWORK k.
members.
Other Steel: Any other steel not indicated otherwise shall 1. The General Contractor shall verify all dimensions and conditions of
c. Building category: III 1
d. Wind exposure category: B
conform to ASTM A 992 or ASTM A 572, Grade 50, except plates and
angles that shall be ASTM A 36. PART IX - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS the existing building at the job site and report any discrepancies from
assumed conditions shown on the drawings to the Architect and Engineer
e. Internal pressure coefficient: +0.18/-0.18 prior to the fabrication and erection of any members.
B. CONNECTIONS
2. Wind pressures used for the design of components and cladding are A. SLAB-ON-GRADE 2. Work shown on the drawings is New, unless noted as Existing.
shown in the following table: 1. Connection details not completely detailed on the drawings including A. The Owner’s testing laboratory shall provide special inspection services
1. Clearing and Grubbing. Remove all existing slabs, pavements, trash, material grade and sizes, weld sizes, and number of bolts shall be designed in accordance with the International Building Code for the following items. 3. Existing construction shown on the drawings was obtained from
CLADDING LOCATION EFFECTIVE WIND LOAD rubbish, debris, trees, roots, stumps, underbrush, grass, shrubs, plants by the Contractor per the specifications. Conceptual connection details existing construction documents and limited site observation. These
TYPE OR ZONE WIND AREA (PSF) and other vegetation from within the slab-on-grade construction area. with the required member design forces are shown on the drawings and are 1. Steel Construction: drawings of existing construction are available for contractor use.
(SQ-FT) applicable to all connections not designed and fully detailed on the a. All Field Welding However, the available drawings of existing construction are not
Wall Interior 10 +27.9/-30.3 2. Approval of Subgrade. drawings. The conceptual details are provided only to indicate the b. High-Strength Bolting necessarily complete. The contractor shall field verify all pertinent
Wall Interior 20 +26.7/-29.0 a. Proofroll exposed subgrade below building with appropriate connection type required and may not fully represent the complexity of the c. Inspection of Structural Steel, Bolting, Welding Material information.
Wall Interior 50 +25.1/-27.4 compaction equipment. Conduct proofrolling operations only in the connection as required by the final connection design for the forces they d. Welding of Structural Steel
Wall Interior 100 +23.8/-26.1 presence of the Owner's Testing Laboratory. Undercut areas that "pump" must resist. Additional connection elements may not be specifically shown 4. The contractor shall verify the location of existing utilities prior
Wall End Zone 10 +27.9/-37.2 or "rut" during operations to firm natural soil, and backfill and in the conceptual details but may be required by the final connection 2. Concrete Construction: to the start of construction and take care to protect existing utilities
Wall End Zone 20 +26.7/-34.8 compact as specified. design, such as stiffener plates, doubler plates, supplement/ reinforcing a. Bolts Installed in Concrete

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that are to remain in service.
Wall End Zone 50 +25.1/-31.5 b. If unsuitable soil materials are encountered at required plates or other connection material. The fabricator is responsible for b. Concrete Work
Wall End Zone 100 +23.8/-29.0 subgrade elevations, carry excavations deeper and replace excavated engaging the services of a connection specialty engineer to prepare a final c. Continuous Inspection of Reinforcing Steel Placing 5. The contractor shall repair all damage caused during construction
Parapet Interior 10 +69.8/-48.9 material with cement stabilized sand, lean concrete, or select fill as connection design for submission that meets the requirements of the d. Epoxy Bolts with similar materials and workmanship to restore conditions to levels
Parapet Interior 20 +63.1/-46.4 directed by Owner's Testing Laboratory. conceptual connection details and resists the indicated design forces. e. Formwork acceptable to the Architect. KEY PLAN
Parapet Interior 50 +54.3/-43.1 f. Reinforcing Steel Placement
Parapet Interior 100 +47.6/-40.7 3. Subgrade Preparation. 2. Refer to the Specifications for additional requirements. g. Welding of Reinforcing Steel E. ADJACENT BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY
Parapet End Zone 10 +69.8/-55.9 a. Scarify the top six inches of subgrade. Remove all unsuitable
Parapet End Zone 20 +63.1/-52.1 materials and soft spots and replace with select fill. Re-compact the 3. Reactions noted on the plans are based on factored loads and are 3. Masonry Construction: 1. The General Contractor shall ensure that all construction methods
Parapet End Zone 50 +54.3/-47.2 top six inches and compact each lift of select fill material as intended for use with the Load and Resistance Factor design method. a. High-Lift Grouting used will not cause damage to the adjacent buildings and property. This
Parapet End Zone 100 +47.6/-43.5 required at the optimum moisture content (( 2%) to 95% maximum density b. Masonry Work shall include all foundation installation.
Roof Interior 10 +12.4/-30.5 for cohesive material (ASTM D-698). Place select fill in 8-inch loose C. STRUCTURAL BOLTS AND THREADED FASTENERS
Roof Interior 20 +11.6/-29.7 lifts. 4. Soils: 2. The General Contractor is advised to perform all photographic
Roof Interior 50 +10.6/-28.7 b. Install the moisture retarder. 1. A 325 Bolts: All bolts in structural connections shall conform to a. Prepared Earth Fill surveys and other documentation of the adjacent buildings before the start
Roof Interior 100 +10.0/-27.9 c. No slab-on-grade concrete shall be poured against a final ASTM A 325 Type 1, unless indicated otherwise on the drawings. of and during construction.
Roof Edge 10 +27.9/-51.2 prepared subgrade containing free water, ice, frost, mud, or other 5. Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
Roof Edge 20 +26.7/-45.8 unsuitable material. 2. A 490 Bolts: See drawings for locations requiring ASTM A 490 Type 1
Roof Edge 50 +25.1/-38.5 d. Refer to the Project Specifications for additional information. bolts.
Roof Edge 100 +23.8/-33.1
Roof Corner 10 +27.9/-51.2 D. WELDING F. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR STABILITY OF THE STRUCTURE DURING
Roof Corner 20 +26.7/-45.8 B. STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS CONSTRUCTION
Roof Corner 50 +25.1/-35.8 1. Unless noted otherwise, electrodes for welding shall conform to
Roof Corner 100 +23.8/-33.1 PART IV - REINFORCED CONCRETE 1. Special inspection is required for the items listed above. Refer to
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E70XX (SMAW), F7XX-EXXX (SAW), ER70S-X (GMAW), or E7XT-X (FCAW). 1. All structural elements of the project have been designed by the
Overhang Interior 10 +10.0/-44.0 Specification Section 014529 for type and extent of each special inspection Structural Engineer to resist the required code vertical and lateral forces
Overhang Interior 20 +10.0/-43.2 2. Electrodes for Grade 60 or Grade 65 material shall conform to E80XX and each test. The Specification also indicates whether continuous or that could occur in the final completed structure only. The ability of the
Overhang Interior 50 +10.0/-42.2 (SMAW), F8XX-EXX-XX (SAW), ER80S-X (GMAW), or E8XT-X (FCAW). periodic inspection is required for the items listed above additional structural frame to resist the required code forces derives from the
Overhang Interior 100 +10.0/-41.4 information. complete installation of the lateral force resisting systems and diaphragms
Overhang Edge 10 +10.0/-44.0 A. CLASSES OF CONCRETE described below. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide all
Overhang Edge 20 +10.0/-43.2 REGISTRATION
required bracing during construction to maintain the stability and safety
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Overhang
Edge
Edge
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1. All concrete shall conform to the requirements of the “Classes of PART X - SUBMITTALS of all structural elements during the construction process until the COPYRIGHT © 2015
Concrete Matrix” on sheet 2-S1.20 unless noted otherwise on the drawings. E. ANCHOR RODS lateral-load resisting or stability-providing system is completely
installed and all designated concrete elements (if any) have reached a
Notes: B. HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION JOINTS IN CONCRETE POURS 1. Unless indicated otherwise in the Column Schedule or on the minimum of 75% of their design strength. The required structural elements
a. Width of end zone/edge/corner strip: 24 feet drawings, anchor rods shall conform to ASTM F 1554 Grade 55 (with are:
b. Component and cladding pressures act normal to the surface. 1. There shall be no horizontal construction joints in any concrete Supplementary Requirement S1) and the size shall be 3/4" diameter and shall a. Steel Frames:
A. SUBMITTAL LIST AND SCHEDULE
Positive pressures act towards the surface and negative pressures act pours unless shown on the drawings. The Architect/Engineer shall approve embed into the concrete foundation a distance of 1’-0" with a heavy hex nut 1) Lateral-Force Resisting System
away from the surface. all deviations or additional joints in writing. at the embedded end. Strike bolt threads at the embedded end at two places a) Dual System, indicated on the drawings as a combination
1. The General Contractor shall prepare a detailed list and schedule of
c. Design pressure for components and cladding shall not be less below the nut. of moment frames and braced frames.
all submittal items to be sent to the Structural Engineer prior to the
than 10 PSF acting in either direction normal to the surface. C. REINFORCING STEEL 2). Diaphragm
start of construction. This list shall be updated and revised and kept
d. The effective wind area is the span length multiplied by an F. GROUT b) A steel deck diaphragm that is completely attached to
current as the job progresses. The submittal list shall be organized as
effective width that need not be less than one-third the span length. 1. All Reinforcing Steel with bar sizes from No. 7 to No. 18 shall all roof members according to specifications and that creates
shown below:
For cladding fasteners, the effective wind area shall not be greater conform to ASTM A 615, Grade 75 unless noted otherwise on the drawings. All 1. Grout below structural steel base plates shall be non-metallic, a continuous element linking the lateral-force resisting
a. Shop Drawings
than the area that is tributary to an individual fastener. other bar sizes shall conform to ASTM A 615, Grade 60 unless noted non-shrink grout with a minimum strength of 8,000 psi. system to all other columns.
b. Design Calculations
e. The design pressures listed above are calculated using a value otherwise on the drawings. b. Concrete Frames: 10/09/2015
c. Product Data, Certificates, Reports, and Other Literature
of Kd of 0.85. 1) Lateral-Force Resisting System

G. FUTURE EXPANSION
2. Reinforcing Steel: Provide reinforcing steel conforming to ASTM A
706 for all reinforcing steel required to be welded and where noted on the
PART VII - STEEL JOISTS B. SUBMITTALS TO BE PROVIDED TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
2)
a) Concrete Moment Frames
Diaphragm: A concrete floor slab that creates a continuous
drawings. 1. Structural Submittals: In addition to the submittals required by the element linking the lateral-force-resisting elements to all other
1. No provisions for any future expansions have been made in the columns.
structural specifications, the following submittals shall be provided:
structural design. 3. Galvanized Reinforcing Steel: Provide reinforcing steel galvanized c. Slab-on-Grade:
a. Layout of Embedded Items (Plates, Angles, Bolts, etc.) or Items
according to ASTM A 767 Class II (2.0 oz. zinc PSF where noted on the Attached to the Structural Frame for Building Cladding Attachment or 1) Diaphragm
H. BUILDING MOVEMENT AND DEFLECTIONS A. FABRICATION AND ERECTION
drawings). for Attachment of Other Items. a) The slab-on-grade is not used as a structural diaphragm
1. End Supports and End Anchorage: b. Layout of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Openings in Floor
1. The building movement specified herein is anticipated to occur and 4. Deformed Bar Anchors: AWS D1.1 Type C (Table 7.1) studs manufactured G. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR CONSTRUCTION LOADS
a. Provide standard depth of bearing for all joists as shown below and Roof Structure.
should be considered by the Contractor in the performance of the work. in conformance with specification ASTM A 496 with a minimum yield strength
unless noted otherwise on the drawings: c. Layout of Penetrations in Beams.
70,000 PSI. Reinforcing bars shall not be substituted for deformed bar 1. The structure has been designed for the loads identified within PROJECT NUMBER
2. Spandrel Beam Deflections. The following provision should be made 1) All K Series: 2 1/2"
anchors. 2. Deferred Submittals: these structural drawings that are anticipated to be applied to the final
for superimposed load deflection of one floor relative to an adjacent floor 2) All LH Series: 5"
in the design, fabrication, and erection of the building cladding: 3) DLH Series through chord size 17: 5" a. The following items are considered deferred submittals by the structure once completed and occupied. The Contractor shall not overload 1002005
5. Headed Stud Anchors for Embedded Plates: AWS D1.1 Type A studs registered design professional in responsible charge: the structure during construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for
a. Typical Spandrel Beam: 3/8” 4) DLH Series for chord sizes 18 and 19: 7 1/2" CURRENT DOCUMENT STAGE
manufactured in conformance with specification ASTM A 108 with a minimum 1) Exterior Window Wall System (S&S, REC) checking the adequacy of the structure to support any applied construction
b. Provide flat bearing for all joists unless noted otherwise on
tensile strength of 61,000 PSI. loads, including those due to construction vehicles or equipment, material
Superimposed load deflection is defined as all deflection anticipated drawings. Increase the depth of the seat on the high end of sloped 2) Formwork, Shoring, and Backshoring (S&S, REC)
handling or storage, shoring or reshoring, or any other construction
ISSUED FOR PRICING
joists as required to provide clearance for the connection. 3) Roof Top Equipment and Anchorages (S&S)
to occur after the cladding has been erected. The relative deflection 6. Headed Shear Studs for Shear Reinforcement: ASTM A 1044 with a activity. The Contractor shall submit calculations signed and sealed by an CURRENT ISSUE DATE
4) Steel Joists (S&S)
above does not include the floor deflection caused by the weight of minimum yield strength of 51,000 PSI. engineer licensed in the state where the project is located verifying the
B. DESIGN 5) Steel Stairs (S&S)
the cladding itself or the dead load deflection of the floor framing
6) Structural Steel Connections (S&S) adequacy of the structure for any proposed construction loads that are in 10/09/15
itself, nor does it include any allowance for fabrication or erection 7. Smooth Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185, yield strength 65,000 excess of the stated design loads. The Structural Engineer is not
1. All joist sizes indicated on the drawings shall be considered 7) Window Washing and Fall Arrest Systems (S&S) ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE
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tolerances. PSI. responsible to design or check the structure for loads applied to the
minimums. Increased sizes or reinforcement may be required in the final
Notes: structure for any construction activity. 07/17/15
designed by the joist manager. Joists shall carry the design loads as
8. Deformed Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 497, yield strength
specified in the SJI load tables as the minimum requirement. Additionally, SHEET TITLE
70,000 PSI. (S&S) Items marked thus shall have the shop drawings and delegated H. CONTRACTOR SUBSTITUTIONS
the joists shall be designed to carry any other load types and patterns as
indicated on the drawings. design submittals (including calculations) sealed per the project
3. Floor Deflections: The following provision for superimposed load
deflections shall be made in the design, fabrication, and installation of
D. PLACEMENT OF WELDED WIRE REINFORCEMENT specifications by an engineer registered in the state where the 1. Any materials or products submitted for approval that are different GENERAL NOTES
project is located. from the material or products specified in the structural contract
all partitions, glass walls, and other elements supported by and attached 2. Steel joists, bridging, and their connections shall be designed for
1. Wherever welded wire reinforcement is specified as reinforcement, it documents will be approved only if the following criteria are satisfied:
to the structure: a net uplift as indicated on the structural drawings.
shall be continuous across the entire concrete surface and not interrupted (REC) Items marked thus shall be submitted to Engineer for Record a. A cost savings to the Owner is documented and submitted with the
a. Typical Floor Members: Span/360 but not less than 3/8” by beams or girders and properly lapped per ACI 318, 12.18 and 12.19. request.
3. Steel joists, bridging, and their connections shall be designed for Only and will not have the Engineer’s shop drawing stamp affixed.
b. Typical Roof Members: Span/360 but not less than 3/8”
additional down force resulting from wind as shown on the structural
E. REINFORCEMENT IN TOPPING SLABS b. Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the b. The material or product has been approved by the International SHEET NUMBER
drawings. Down force wind loading in combination with dead and live loads
registered design professional and shall be forwarded to the building Code Council (ICC) and the ICC report is submitted with the request.
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may control the design of these elements.
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