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7 story metal stud over concrete podium

7 story metal stud over concrete podium

7 story metal stud over concrete podium

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Has anyone had any luck in designing a high rise light gage structure over a concrete podium slab? I am modelling the podium slab in ADAPT with line loads from the light gage walls. I am constrained by the parking layout beneath and trying to make 25-28' bays work. I am thinking concrete shear wall stair and elevator cores and transitioning to CMU shear walls for the top three stories.

RE: 7 story metal stud over concrete podium

You could also use Cold formed steel shear walls (which are actually X-braced with strapping).

EIT
www.HowToEngineer.com

RE: 7 story metal stud over concrete podium

Sorry left off half my response...

It would depend on the layout of the walls and how much solid wall you have. I would be inclined to the use the LFRS as you've suggested. The construction you're referring is somewhat common (atleast around midwest USA). What are your questions / concerns?

EIT
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