Open Structure
Open Structure
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In Section 1603.1.4 of the 2006 IBC, you're required to illustrate component and cladding loads on the design documents. I do this by showing a roof plan, dividing the roof into zones corresponding to ASCE 7 (1, 2 and 3) and showing a small perspective view of the building to show zones 4 and 5. I then give a table of the wind pressures vs. the effective wind areas in each direction.
Does anyone have any tips on how to show component and cladding pressures on an open structure (ASCE 7-05, Figure 6-20)? There's no zones, there's no EWA and there's really only one load direction.
Does anyone have any tips on how to show component and cladding pressures on an open structure (ASCE 7-05, Figure 6-20)? There's no zones, there's no EWA and there's really only one load direction.






RE: Open Structure
For this I have always calculated the maximum value and shown it as "C&C wind load = XX psf" in the GSN. If anybody needs to use a lesser value they can contact me or calculate that location C&C themselves.
Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
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Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
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That's one of the reasons drawings ("plans") are superior to book specs - book specs don't have figures.
Jed, I suggest 2-D figures of your wall with load arrows - one looking from the side, and one looking down.