Agent,
Thanks for your comments. The wind speed of 30m/s is just an example number. It can be 25m/s or 35m/s depending on how much is the loading area.
We already have a member size of roof rafter, roof dimensions and spans. So we need to check the maximum wind speed applying to the roof...
Steve,
Thanks for your comment.
It's a small roof to cover a front cafe. The rafter length is varied from 3m to 10m long.
The rafter can take a maximum wind speed depending on the span support based on the strength capacity.
However, using AS1170 for deflection check under serviceability wind...
Based on the Australian code, ultimate wind speed is V500 = 45m/s (Region A) and the serviceability wind speed is V25 = 37m/s (Region A).
I wonder if a roof structure is only allow to operate when the wind speed is 30m/s. So what is the serviceability wind speed to be used for serviceability...
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The ground floor is 1m above the ground.
The geotechnical report show that the uncontrolled fill (sandy clay)...
I agree with Oldestguy to provide a footing above the slab for each column. Of course , I provide some bars drilled and epoxy into the slab to hold the footing and slab. By this way, the load can be spread out under the slab and give lower pressure on the soil.
The pier will be 400mm diameter...
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Can be ETABS ?
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I know some codes from different country similar.
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