Four strory wood bldg.
Four strory wood bldg.
(OP)
I'm working on four (three story and loft)wood bldg over garage concrete structural slab.
can you recommend or provide any softwares or spread sheets to calculate the resisiting and overturning moment on each floor?
Your help is appreciated.
can you recommend or provide any softwares or spread sheets to calculate the resisiting and overturning moment on each floor?
Your help is appreciated.






RE: Four strory wood bldg.
As a side note, under IBC 2003, section 2308.2 (Conventional light-frame construction Limitations):
2308.2.
-1. Buildings shall be limited to a maximum of three stories above grade.
RE: Four strory wood bldg.
I don't use this software, but have heard it recommmended:
www.woodworks-software.com
RE: Four strory wood bldg.
I've used the software for many years and it is quite good
Dik
RE: Four strory wood bldg.
Since doesn't meet code for conventional light-frame, must be an engineered design, i.e. designed & stamped by competent P.E. or S.E.