Vehiclular Storage Building - Structural System Preference
Vehiclular Storage Building - Structural System Preference
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Hello all,
We have a vehicular storage building, 135' x 99'. The building is 35' tall.
There is a requirement to have a clear span of 99' (no intermediate supports) for functionality purposes. In addition, x-bracing is not an option due to opening requirements. There is internal discussion between two systems:
1. Heavily reinforced CMU bearing walls with exterior brick. Roof framing would be structural joists.
2. Steel moment frame with exterior stud walls/brick. Roof framing would be structural joists.
Besides costs, is there one preference for one or the other and why?
Thanks for your input!
We have a vehicular storage building, 135' x 99'. The building is 35' tall.
There is a requirement to have a clear span of 99' (no intermediate supports) for functionality purposes. In addition, x-bracing is not an option due to opening requirements. There is internal discussion between two systems:
1. Heavily reinforced CMU bearing walls with exterior brick. Roof framing would be structural joists.
2. Steel moment frame with exterior stud walls/brick. Roof framing would be structural joists.
Besides costs, is there one preference for one or the other and why?
Thanks for your input!






RE: Vehiclular Storage Building - Structural System Preference
Then use braces on the sides without overhead doors.
With the sides with doors, use braces above the door headers and depend on column bending/moment frame action below.
You could use masonry for that height - perhaps a 12" block reinforced, but the lateral design along a series of large door openings might be tough to deal with.
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RE: Vehiclular Storage Building - Structural System Preference
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