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Problem 3.2
Given: The roof framing plan in Fig 3A with girders G1, G2, and G3 supporting the loads
from purlin P1. Roof dead load D = 23 psf. Roof live load L r is to be obtained
from IBC 1607.11
Find: b) Draw the shear and moment diagrams for girder G2 (D + L r) assuming:
1) a series of concentrated reaction loads from purlin P1
2) a uniformly distributed load over the entire span (unit load times the
tributary width)
c) Rework part (b) for girder G3

a)

Lr = 20R1R2 > 12 psf

R1 = 0.6

trib area for G2 = (20 ft)(32 ft) = 640 ft2 > 600 ft2

R2 = 1.0

F=0

Lr = 12 psf
Total Load (D +L) = 23 psf + 12 psf = 35 psf
1) series of concentrated loads @ 8 oc along member G2
P = (35 psf)(20 ft)(8 ft) = 5.6 k
2) uniformly distributed loads along member G2
w = (35 psf)(20 ft) = 700 lb/ft
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Problem 3.2 (cont.)

b)

Lr = 20R1R2 > 12 psf

R1 = 1.2 0.001At = 0.88

trib area for G3 = (20 ft)(16 ft) = 320 ft2

R2 = 1.0

F=0

Lr = 17.6 psf
Total Load (D +L) = 23 psf + 17.6 psf = 40.6 psf
1) series of concentrated loads @ 8 oc along member G2
P = (40.6 psf)(20 ft)(8 ft) = 6.5 k
2) uniformly distributed loads along member G2
w = (40.6 psf)(20 ft) = 812 lb/ft

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Problem 3.3
Given: IBC chapter 16 lateral force requirements
Find: The definitions for:
a) building frame system
b) LFRS
c) shear wall
d) braced frame
e) bearing wall system

a) Building frame system. A structural system with an essentially complete

space frame providing support for vertical loads. Seismic lateral force
resistance is provided by shear walls or braced frames.
b) Lateral Force Resisting System. Systems that transfer lateral forces from
the point of origin, through the building, and into the foundation. The types of
LRFS in ordinary rectangular buildings include: moment frames, vertical
trusses or braced frames, and shear walls.
c) Shear Wall. A wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the
wall.
d) Braced frame. An essentially vertical truss, or its equivalent, of the concentric
or eccentric type that is provided in a building frame system or dual system to
resist lateral forces.
e) Bearing wall system. A structural system without a complete vertical loadcarrying space frame. Bearing walls or bracing elements provide support for
substantial vertical loads. Seismic lateral force resistance is provided by
shear walls or braced frames.

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Problem 3.4
Given: The plane and section of the building in Fig 3B. The basic wind speed is 100
mph, and exposure B applies. The building is enclosed and has a standard
occupancy classification. Roof dead load D = 15 psf on a horizontal plane. Wind
forces to the primary LFRS are to be in accordance with IBC 1609.6
Find: a) The wind force on the roof diaphragm in the transverse direction. Draw the
loading diagram.
d) The total diaphragm shear and the unit diaphragm shear at line 4

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Problem 3.4 (cont.)
Equation for wind pressure on MWFRS
Ps = IwPs30

Note Ps = Ps30, Since Iw = 1.0

Mean Roof Height = (8 ft) + (5/2 ft) = 10.5 ft

Use 15.0 ft for

= 1.0

IBC table 1609.6.2.1(4)

Iw = 1.0

IBC table 1604.5

= tan-1(5/14) = 19.65o
Linear interpolate simplified wind pressure from IBC table 1609.6.2.1(1), for = 19.65o
at BWS = 100mph
Zone
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Ps30 (psf)
21.9
-5.9
14.5
-3.2
-19.1
-13.2
-13.3
-10.1

Ps = Ps30Iw
21.9
-5.9
14.5
-3.2
-19.2
-13.2
-13.3
-10.1

a = the smallest of
1) 10% of the least horizontal dimension
2) 40% of the height
but not less than either
3) 4% of the least horizontal dimension
4) 3 ft

a = 0.1(28 ft) = 2.8 ft

a = 0.4(10.5 ft) = 4.2 ft
a = 0.04(28 ft) = 1.1 ft
a = 3 ft

Use a = 3 ft

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Problem 3.4 (cont.)
4
50'

28'

w = (21.9 psf)(8'/2) + (0 psf)(5')

= 87.6 plf

w = (14.5 psf)(8'/2) + (0 psf)(5')

= 58.0 plf

6'
2a

38'

6'
2a

d) Total and unit diaphragm shear @ line 4

Total Shear
Max V = (6 ft)(87.6 plf) + (19 ft)(58.0 plf) = 1627.6 lb
Max V = 1628 lb
Unit Shear
V = V / (wall length)

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1628 lb
28 ft
= 54.7 plf
V=

o
cos
19.65

Problem 3.4 (cont.)

Addendum Minimum Load
According to IBC 1609.6.2.1.1 the overall lateral wind force on the main windforce resisting systems must be no smaller than the force associated with a
uniform horizontal design wind pressure of P s = 10 psf applied over the entire
vertical projected building surface.
w = (10 psf)(8/2) + (10 psf)(5) = 90.0 plf

which controls design

Total Shear
Max V = (6 ft)(90 plf) + (19 ft)(90 plf) = 2250 lb
Unit Shear
2250 lb
28 ft
= 75.7 plf
V=

o
cos 19.65