dursunlutfu
Structural
- Jun 9, 2018
- 47
Hi Folks,
I am designing a steel pergola which is completely an architectural element and it consists of 4 vertical and 4 lateral members -connecting vertical members to each other.I calculated the seismic force acting on the steel pergola based on ASCE 13.3 Seismic Demands on Non-Structural Components, and the seismic force is only 250 lbs on vertical members which are W 5 x 16 s. I needed to connect the vertical members to the side of the concrete wall to resist moment (from the seismic force) and gravity. Because it is side mounted I am not sure if I can develop moment resistance by just having the steel flange anchored to the face of the staggered along its length until the top of the wall. Attached sketch. I would be happy to get your inputs on the matter.
Thank you all for your time!
I am designing a steel pergola which is completely an architectural element and it consists of 4 vertical and 4 lateral members -connecting vertical members to each other.I calculated the seismic force acting on the steel pergola based on ASCE 13.3 Seismic Demands on Non-Structural Components, and the seismic force is only 250 lbs on vertical members which are W 5 x 16 s. I needed to connect the vertical members to the side of the concrete wall to resist moment (from the seismic force) and gravity. Because it is side mounted I am not sure if I can develop moment resistance by just having the steel flange anchored to the face of the staggered along its length until the top of the wall. Attached sketch. I would be happy to get your inputs on the matter.
Thank you all for your time!
