Feb 28, 2009 #1 mkhuri Structural Feb 17, 2009 2 In a reinforced concrete building, does any body know how the codes decided that h/100 is a good allowable drift limit, where h is the height of a building?
In a reinforced concrete building, does any body know how the codes decided that h/100 is a good allowable drift limit, where h is the height of a building?
Feb 28, 2009 #2 slickdeals Structural Apr 8, 2006 2,267 h/100 is way too flexible. Which code allows you do design for a h/100? For a 100' tall building that is 12". Upvote 0 Downvote
h/100 is way too flexible. Which code allows you do design for a h/100? For a 100' tall building that is 12".
Feb 28, 2009 #3 asixth Structural Feb 27, 2008 1,333 h/100 is way too flexible, highways signs are designed as h/80 and they are very "whippy" structures. The drift limit for wind should be something around h/500. Upvote 0 Downvote
h/100 is way too flexible, highways signs are designed as h/80 and they are very "whippy" structures. The drift limit for wind should be something around h/500.
