I think I wasn't clear enough. When I refer to net uplift I am basically talking about the overturning moment. And you are correct, from a flexural & shear standpoint the DL+LL does govern. However, the city I live in requires me to "Sign & Seal" a form stating the structure has...
Here is a little more detail on the deck itself. It is a 40'x15' frame with 8' long 2x8 joists @ 2.25' framing into 15' long 4x8(two 2x8) girders. The girders are continuous beams with 3-5'spans supported on 1'dia x 1' deep concrete footers. The entire structure will sit at ground elevation...
Here's my situtation. I am designing a wooden patio deck for my back yard and I am trying to use ASCE 7-98 for wind loading. The problem is I am not sure what structure type to consider for my deck? Is it an "Open Building" or an "Open Structure"? If an open structure is...
