Mezzanine inside PEMB
Mezzanine inside PEMB
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My firm is designing the foundation for and the mezzanine framing inside of a PEMB. The mezzanine occupies about half the area inside the PEMB and extends to the building perimeter on three sides. We are located in SDC A. I am thinking I should design the mezzanine to stand independently inside the PEMB.
My question is: Assuming the mezzanine is properly braced for lateral forces, is there any reason structurally to attach the mezzanine to the PEMB framing? It seems these two elements should be independent to allow the PEMB to deflect under lateral loading. Should I just ensure there is a proper gap between the PEMB and the mezzanine framing?
My question is: Assuming the mezzanine is properly braced for lateral forces, is there any reason structurally to attach the mezzanine to the PEMB framing? It seems these two elements should be independent to allow the PEMB to deflect under lateral loading. Should I just ensure there is a proper gap between the PEMB and the mezzanine framing?






RE: Mezzanine inside PEMB
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: Mezzanine inside PEMB
RE: Mezzanine inside PEMB
RE: Mezzanine inside PEMB
( "the mezzanine occupies half the area" :..it's rather a pity
though that the mezzanine coloumns will "interfere" to the
spacy clear span of the PEMB ....)
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RE: Mezzanine inside PEMB
I do have one tricky situation. There is a 2nd floor exit out of the building from the mezzanine. I am guessing I will need to design a slip joint here. Any thoughts on a detail to accomplish this? The mezzanine will be wood framed.
RE: Mezzanine inside PEMB
Just use two overlapping metal plates, one attached to the PEMB framing, and one attached to the mezzanine framing.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com