Structural window
Structural window
(OP)
I have this residential house project where I have a non typical window. If you see the cross section, it goes from main level to top of 2nd floor then it cuves to the ridge beam. First I just drew it and put "Structural windor per manuf.". The city responded back that I need detail for it. So my question is, what type of X-section can I bend so I can use it as bent "king stud"? Can you bend rectangular tubing? Channels? The architect thinks the member should not be thicker than 5" wide(4 windows in a row). What do you think I should use? I guess once I design the structure I just put a note on the windows especially the one that curves on the top to make sure it can take the snow load.






RE: Structural window
RE: Structural window
RE: Structural window
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Also, I would add a note stating that the window manufacture shall provide adequate attachement to the provided support.
RE: Structural window
A "bent" member as I call it is actually cut and welded to the the required shape. This will probably be much cheaper than rolling, if that is an option. The stringers had to be rolled because of aesthetic reasons.