1: DESIGN CRITERIA

1.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

This report is for the purpose of verifying the adequacy of Construc on Special es Architectural Louver and its components
including frame supports a ached to the building. The design approach will be Strength design/LRFD method.

1.2 REFERENCES
The structural performance of the members and components shall be check and referenced in accordance with the following
design codes and standards:

Code Title
WE-661569 NIC-NORTH 132/33KV CIVIL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
SBC 301 Saudi Building Code for Loading and Forces
ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures
AA ADM Aluminum Design Manual
ANSI/AISC 360 Specifica on for Structural Steel Buildings

1.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following material specifica on are based on established global standards and/or manufacturer’s standard:

Aluminum Material General Structural Steel Bolted ConnecƟons (for D < 25 mm)
Modulus of Elas city 70,000 MPa Grade 8.8
Coefficient of Linear Expansion 23 x 10-6 °C-1 Tensile Strength 830 MPa
Density 2,710 kg/m³ Yield Strength 660 MPa

Aluminum Extruded Louvers & Frames Weld Filler Material

Alloy 6063-T6 Electrode E70XX
Tensile Strength 205 MPa Tensile Strength 490 MPa
Yield Strength 170 MPa Yield Strength 390 MPa

Aluminum Extruded Brace & Brackets Concrete Base Material for Anchoring
Alloy 6061-T6 Compressive Strength 38 MPa
Tensile Strength 260 MPa
Yield Strength 240 MPa CMU Base Material for Anchoring
Compressive Strength 13 MPa
Steel Members and Plates
Grade A36
Modulus of Elas city 205,000 MPa
Coefficient of Linear Expansion 12 x 10-6 °C-1
Density 7,850 kg/m³
Tensile Strength 400 MPa
Yield Strength 250 MPa

Stainless Steel Bolts & Fasteners

Grade A4-70
Tensile Strength 700 MPa
Yield Strength 450 MPa

1.4 PRIMARY LOADS AND CONSTRUCTION LOADS

The following are the applicable load cases.

DL | Dead Load
Imposed dead loads and self-weight of framing members, components & etc. shall be included within the calcula ons. For
analysis done in so ware, self-weight is automa cally calculated and incorporated. Addi onal allowance shall be considered if
deemed necessary. See load diagram for dead load for the detailed imposed dead load considera on.
 WL | Wind Load
Wind load intensity to be considered 1.6 kPa at the design calcula on.

EQ | Seismic Load
Shall be in accordance with the requirements of SBC 301-CR-18 Chapter 13 "Seismic Design Requirements for Non-structural
Components". See sec on 2.1 for the detailed seismic force factor calcula on.

1.5 LOAD COMBINATIONS

Load combina ons for LRFD in accordance with ASCE7-05 Clause 2.3.2. Highlighted are the applicable combina ons.
1.6 DEFLECTION LIMITS
For metal panels such as louver blades deflec on limit due to 10-year MRI wind = L/175.

For ver cal aluminum member support, the acceptable limit due to 10-year MRI wind = L/300.

1.7 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN SOFTWARE

Construc on Special es Middle East LLC u lizes up to date licensed so ware available on the market.

STAADpro V8i For framing analysis

MS Office 365 For in-depth checking of members & elements and report presenta ons
IDEA Sta Ca For connec on design
Hil Profis Engineering For Anchor Bolts