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2015

VOLUME I
BUILDINGS, TOWERS AND
OTHER VERTICAL STRUCTURES

SEVENTH EDITION
First Printing, 2016

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 PREFACE TO THE NSCP VOLUME 1, SEVENTH EDITION, 2015
1. Introduction

ASEP recognizes the need for an up-to-date structural code addressing the design and installation of structural systems
through requirements emphasizing performance. The new National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP Volume I) is
designed to meet these needs through various model codes/regulations, generally from the United States, to safeguard the
public health and safety nationwide.

This' updated Structural Code establishes mnumum requirements for structural systems using prescriptive and
performance-based provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and
new building designs. Also, this code reflects the latest seismic design practice for earthquake-resistant structures.

2. Changes and Developments

In its drive to upgrade and update the NSCP, the ASEP Codes and Standards Committee initially wanted to adopt the latest
editions of American code counterparts. However, for cases where available local data is limited to support the upgrade,
then some provisions and procedures of the NSCP 7111 edition were retained.

This NSCP 7th edition is referenced from the following:

a. Uniform Building Code UBC-1997

b. International Building Code rBC-2009

c. American SocietyofCivil EngineersASCE/SEI 7-10

d. American Concrete Institute ACl318-14M

e. American Institute for Steel Construction AISC-05 with Supplementary Seismic Provisions

f. American Iron and Steel Institute AISI SI 00-2007 ~-a

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g. Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook of America

h. Concrete Masonry Handbook, 6th Edition

1. American National Standard Institute ANSI EIA/TlA-222-G-1-2007

j. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards

Significant revisions are summarized as follows:

a. Chapter I - General Requirements

The changes made in this chapter are the following:

a. I Section 102 - Definition of Failure

a.2 Section 103 - Classification of Structures

School buildings of more than one story, hospitals, designated evacuation centers, structures
are under the essential facilities category. Section J 04 - Design Requirements

Churches, Mosque and other related religious structures are under the special occupancy
category Section I 04-Design Requirements.

The provision for deflection of any structural member under the serviceability requirement is
deleted. This requirement for concrete and steel is specified in Chapters 4 and 5 respectively.
New requirements are added to the design review section.
a.3 Section 105 - Posting and Instrumentation

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 The provision of installed recording accelerograph is adjusted.
a.4 Inclusion of Appendix 1-A : Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of
Structures 2015
a.5 Inclusion of Appendix 1-B: Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake Recording
Instrumentation for Buildings

b. Chapter 2 - Minimum Design Loads

The changes made in this chapter are the following:

b. l Section 203 - Combination of Loads

The load factors and load combinations are revised particularly the load combinations
including wind load.
b.2 Section 205 - Live Loads

Additional loads are incorporated in the table for minimum uniform and concentrated loads
particularly the parking garage and ramp live load.
b.3 Section 207 - Wind Loads

Wind load provisions, which were previously based on ASCE7-05, are updated based on
ASCE7-10. In this edition, three different wind contour maps for the entire Philippine
archipelago are generated and provided for determining the basic wind speeds for different
categories of building occupancies as defined in Table 103-1. These maps provide basic wind
speeds that are directly applicable for determining pressures for design strength. Strength
design wind load factor is 1.0; whereas, allowable stress design wind load factor is 0.6.
Generally, basic wind speeds correspond to 3%, 7% and 15% probability of exceedance in 50
years (MRI = 1700,700 and 300 years, respectively). Four (4) permitted procedures in
determining the design wind loads for main wind-force resisting systems (MWFRS), for other
structures and building appurtenances and for components and cladding (C&C) are provided
such as;

• directional procedure for buildings of all heights,

• envelope procedure for low-rise buildings,
• directional procedure for other structures and building appurtenances and
analytical procedure for components & cladding, and
• wind tunnel procedure

The ANSI EIArrIA-222-G-2005 and ANSI EINTIA-222G-!-2007 are now fully referenced
for computing wind loads on steel antenna towers and antenna supporting structures.

b.4 Section 208 - Earthquake Loads

The near-source factors for 2-km distance from a causative fault is included in addition to 5-
km, 10-km, 15-km distance and beyond 15-km distance.

ASCE/SEI 7-10, using spectral acceleration, is recognized as an alternative procedure in the

determination of the earthquake loads.

c. Chapter 3- Earthworks and Foundations

The revisions made in this chapter are the following:

c. I Provisions pertaining to the conduct and interpretation of foundation investigations for cases
involving liquefiable, expansive or questionable soils are adopted;

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 c.2 The section on footings is amended to incorporate provisions for differential settlement,
design loads and vibratory loads;

c.3 The section on pile foundations is amended to incorporate new provisions on splicing of
concrete piles; and

c.4 The section on special foundations, slope stabilization and materials of construction are added.

c.5 Provisions for construction in Zone 4 pertaining to reinforcement of Precast Prestressed Piles
have been revised to ensure consistency with ACI 318.

c.6 The figure for cut slopes has been amended for clarity;

c.7 The figure for fill slopes has been amended for clarity and some provisions have been
modified;

c.8 A table on the minimum required number of boreholes has been added to the section on
foundation investigation;

c.9 Provisions pertaining to minimum dimensions of ditches have been modified;

c.10 The section on excavations and fills has been amended to incorporate provisions for scouring
and erosion protection as well as support of excavations and open cuts;

c.11 Provision pertaining to general pile requirements have been expand to include design of piles
and pile groups subjected to lateral loads.

c.12 A Section on MSE Structures and Similar Reinforced Embankments and Fills has been added.

d. Chapter 4 - Structural Concrete

To reflect the reorganization of AC! 318-14 which contained a number of significant technical changes, the
ASEP adopted similar changes in the NSCP 2015 7th Edition. The latest ACI 318 was reorganized as a member-
based document, i. e., particular member type, such as beam, column, or slab will have separate sub-sections for
all requirements to design that particular member type. This will eliminate the need to flip through several
Sections to comply with all the necessary design requirements for a particular structural member, as was
necessary with the old organization format.

d. I Section 40 I: General

General information regarding the scope and applicability of NSCP 2015, Vol. 1 is provided. Additional sub-
section on interpretation is included to help users better understand Chapter 4, Structural Concrete.

d.2 Section 402: Notation and Terminology

The definition for hoops has been modified because the use of interlocking headed bars is a concern regarding
the possibility that it will not be adequately interlocked and because the heads could become disengaged under
complex loadings well into the non-linear range of response. It is now defined as a closed tie or continuously
wound tie, made up of one or several reinforcement elements, each having seismic hooks at both ends.

A definition for special seismic systems, a term used in Sections 418 and 419, has been added.

d.3 Section 403: Referenced Standards

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• ASTM Cl 73/C 173M-14, Standard Test Method for Air- Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by
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• ASTM Cl582/Cl582M-l I, Standard Specification for Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-
lnduced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete

A new referenced specification from Australia and New Zealand, Section 403.2.6 is added. These
standards were included as ACl 318 has no provisions related to Qualifications on the Use of Quenched
Tempered QT/Thermo-Mechanically Treated Reinforcement, which are the type manufactured, sold,
and commonly used for building construction in the Philippines:

• AS/NZS 4671: 2001, Steel Reinforcing Materials

• NZS 3101: 2006, Part 1 and Part 2, Concrete Structures Standard, and Design of
Concrete Structures
• NZS 3109, Amendment 2, Welding of Reinforcing Steel
• AS/NZS 1554.3: 2008, Part 3, Structural Steel Welding of Reinforcing Steel

The following referenced specifications have been deleted:

• ASTM CI09/Cl09M-08, Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic

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Cement Mortars (Using 50 mm Cube Specimens)
• ASTM C 192/C l 92M-07, Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Laboratory

Several referenced standards and specifications have been updated, as in most cases with every edition
of the NSCP. Note that the edition of every referenced standard is important. The NSCP does not
necessarily adopt new editions of referenced standards unless they are vetted before the publication of
each edition of the standard.

d.4 Section 404: Structural System Requirements

This new Section has been added to Chapter 4 to introduce structural system requirements.
This Section contains Sub-sections on Materials, Design Loads, Structural System and Load
Paths, Structural Analysis, Strength, Serviceability, Durability, Sustainability, Structural
Integrity, Fire Resistance, Requirements for Specific Types of Construction, Construction and
Inspection, and Strength Evaluation of Existing Structures. Most of these Sub-sections refer to
the other Sections in the NSCP. The Sub-section on construction and inspection, for instance,
refers to Section 426. In the areas for Sustainability and Fire Resistance, the NSCP does not
have specific requirements. This Sub-section on Sustainability allows the licensed design
professional to specify in the construction documents, sustainability requirements in addition
to the strength, serviceability, and durability requirements of the NSCP. The strength,
serviceability, and durability requirements are required to take precedence over sustainability
considerations, though these requirements are generally in harmony with sustainable
structures. In the Sub-section on Fire Resistance, the NSCP refers to the fire-protection
requirements of the NSCP Chapter 4, Sub-section 420.6.1. However, if the National Building
Code of the Philippines requires a greater concrete cover, such greater thickness shall govern.

d.5 Section 405: Loads

The following modification has been made in the provision for live load reduction because
there are still unincorporated areas where there may not be included in the previous editions of
the NSCP. The 7•h Edition, Sub-section 405.2.3 - Live load reductions shall be permitted in
accordance with the National Building Code of the Philippines, or in its absence, in
accordance with ASCE/SEJ 7.
For many Code revision cycles, ACI 318 retained provisions for service-level earthquake
forces in the design load combinations. In 1993, ASCE/SEI 7 converted earthquake forces to
strength-level forces and reduced the earthquake load factor to 1.0, and the model building
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strength-level forces. Any references to service-level earthquake forces have been deleted.

d.6 Section 406: Structural Analysis

The following new item has been added in Sub-section 406.6.2.3:

(b) For frames or continuous construction, it shall be permitted to assume the intersecting member
regions are rigid.

Previous NSCP 6111 Edition has been silent on the use of finite element analysis (FEA), though it is now
frequently used. Sub-section 406.9 now has provisions that are intended to explicitly allow the use of
FEA and to provide a framework for the future expansion ofFEA provisions, but not as a guide toward
the selection and use of FEA software. The new Sub-section on diaphragms and collectors makes
explicit reference to the use of FEA, which makes it imperative that the NSCP 7111 Edition recognize the
acceptability of its use.

d.7 Section 408: Two-Way Slabs

Sub-section 418.10.l (corresponding to ACI 318M-l I. Section 18.9.1), says that a minimum
area of bonded reinforcement shall be provided in all flexural members with unbonded
prestressing tendons. The purpose of the minimum unbonded reinforcement over the tops of
columns is to distribute cracking caused by high local flexural tensile stresses in areas of peak
negative moments. However, the high local flexural tensile stresses are not unique to slabs
with unbonded tendons. The new reorganized Sub-section 408.6.2.3 (corresponding to ACI
318M-14 Section 8.6.2.3) requires the same minimum reinforcement in slabs with unbonded
or bonded tendons, except that the area of bonded tendons is considered effective in
controlling cracking.

It was also decided by the ACI 318 Committee, that if the same bonded reinforcement were
required for both bonded and unbonded post-tensioned two-way systems, the structural
integrity requirements for both systems should also be the same. The structural integrity
requirements in ACI 3 18M- l l , Section 18.12.6 applied to two-way post-tensioned slab
systems with unbonded tendons only. The structural integrity requirements in AC! 3 I SM-14
Section 8.7.5.6 (corresponding to the NSCP 2015, Sub-section 408.7.5.6) now apply to two-
way post-tensioned slab systems with bonded as well as unbonded tendons.

d.8 Section 409: Beams

The use of open web reinforcement for torsion and shear in slender spandrel beams by the
precast concrete industry as an alternative to the closed stirrups traditionally mandated by this
Code. Eliminating closed stirrups is desirable because they cause reinforcement congestion;
production costs also increase significantly because pre-tensioning strand must be threaded
through the closed stirrups.

A new relevant Sub-section 409.5.4.7 for solid precast sections is added to the NSCP 7'"
Edition.

d.9 Section 412: Diaphragms

For the first time, a new Section 412, added design provisions for diaphragms in buildings
constructed in areas of low seismicity (Zone 2) The new Section applies "to the design of non-
prestressed and prestressed diaphragms, including:

(a). Diaphragms that are cast-in-place slabs

(b). Diaphragms that comprise a cast-in-place topping slab on precast elements

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in-place concrete topping slab or edge beams

(d). Diaphragms of interconnected precast elements without cast-in-place concrete

topping

d.10 Section 418: Earthquake-Resistant Structures

There are a number of significant and substantive changes to this Section.

Column confinement - The ability of the concrete core of a concrete reinforced column to sustain compressive
strains tends to increase with confinement pressure. Confinement requirements for columns of special moment
frames, and for columns not designated as part of the seismic-force-resisting system in structures assigned to
seismic zone 4 (similar to ASCE 7-10 Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F), with high axial load or high
concrete compressive strength are significantly different.

Transverse reinforcement - One important new requirement for special moment frame columns are included in
Sub-sections 418.7.5.2 and 418.7.5.4. There are new restrictions on the use of headed reinforcement to make up
hoops.

Special moment frame beam-column joints - For beam-column joints of special moment frames, clarification of
the development length of the beam longitudinal reinforcement that is hooked, requirements for joints with
headed longitudinal reinforcement, and restrictions on joint aspect ratio are new. For beam-column joints of
special moment frames, clarification of development length of beam longitudinal reinforcement that is hooked,
requirements for joints with headed longitudinal reinforcement, and restrictions on joint aspect ratio are new.

Special shear walls - Subsection 418.10 (equivalent to ACI 318-14M-14 Section 18.10, previously
ACI 3 I 8M- I 1 Section 21. 9), has been extensively revised in view of the performance of buildings in the Chile
earthquake of 2010 and the Christchurch, New Zealand, earthquakes of 2011, as wells as full-scale reinforced
concrete building tests. In these earthquakes and laboratory tests, concrete spoiling and vertical reinforcement
buckling were at times observed at wall boundaries.

For ASTM A615 Grade 420 bars used as longitudinal reinforcement in special moment frames and special shear
walls, the NSCP 7th Edition now requires the same minimum elongation as ASTM A706 reinforcement.
d.11 Section 419: Concrete: Design and Durability Requirements

Quite a few changes have been made in concrete durability requirements, which are now located in this Section.
d,12 Section 420: Steel Reinforcement Properties, Durability and Embedmcnts

The definition of yield strength of high-strength reinforcement for Grade 420 (Grade 60) in this Section is now,
for the first time, the same as that in ASTM specifications, except for bars with less than 420 MPa, the yield
strength shall be taken as the stress corresponding to a strain of0.35 percent.

Deformed and plain stainless steel wire and welded wire conforming to ASTM Al022 is now permitted to be
used as concrete reinforcement.

Sub-section 420.2.2.5 requires "Deformed non-prestressed longitudinal reinforcement resistmg earthquake

moment, axial force, or both, in special moment frames, special structural walls, and all the components of
special structural walls including coupling beams and wall piers" to be ASTM A 706 Grade 420 (Grade 60),
ASTM 615 Grade 275 (Grade 40) or Grade 420 (Grade 60) reinforcement is permitted if two supplementary
requirements are met, which are already part of the ASTM A 706 specification. A third supplementary
requirement is now added for ASTM A615 (Grade 60) reinforcement to be permitted for use in special moment
frames, special structural walls. The minimum elongation in 200 mm (8") must now be the same as that ASTM
A6 I 5 (Grade 60) reinforcement.

One aspect of the Code compliance that the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines is cautioning
Designers and Constructors alike, is the introduction of ASTM 615 Grade 520 {Grade 75) in the Philippine

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unregulated use of a new high-strength reinforcement grade. NSCP 7'11 Edition.

To put it clearly, Sub-section 420.2.2.5, corresponding to ACI 3 l 8M- l 4 Section 20.2.2.5, specifies the
use of deformed non-prestressed longitudinal reinforcement resisting earthquake-induced moment,
axial force, or both, in special moment frames, special structural walls, and all components of special
structural walls, including coupling beams, and wall piers which shall be in accordance with (a) or (b):

(a). ASTM A 706M, Grade 420

(b). ASTM A615M, Grade 280

There was no mention that ASTM A6 l 5M, Grade 520, was allowed, although the use of micro-alloyed
high-strength reinforcement may be allowed in the future through the issuance of a new ASTM or
updated standard, and with proper validation by the Department of Trade and Industry's Bureau of
Standards. It will be premature to allow its use for special moment frames, special structural walls, and
all components of special structural walls, including coupling beams, and wall piers for Buildings
located in areas of high seismicity (zone 4). The same restrictions indicated in Sub-section 420.7.6, on
the use of quenched-tempered thermo-mechanically treated (QTffMT) reinforcing bars in structures
located in seismic zone 4 for Grade 420 reinforcement, shall also be applied to Grade 520, unless
proven in subsequent studies and tests.

d.13 Section 422: Sectional Strength

The following are the changes in Section 422:

For prestressed members, a new equation for the nominal axial strength at zero eccentricity has been
introduced in Sub-section 422.4.2.3.

New Sub-section 422.4.3.1, which requires that the nominal axial tensile strength of a non-prestressed,
composite, or prestressed member, not to be taken greater than the maximum nominal axial tensile
strength of member.

d.14 Section 425: Reinforcement Details

Two changes shown in Table 7 (part of Table 425. 3.2) are made to eliminate the differences between
the required tail extension of a 90-degree or 135- degree standard hook, subject to a minimum of 75
mm (3").

Mechanical or welded splices with strengths below 125% of the yield strength of the spliced reinforcing
bars are no longer permitted. The associated stagger requirements have been deleted. Thus there is no
longer a need to specify "full" mechanical or "full" welded splices.

d.15 Section 426: Construction Documents and Inspection

In this section, the user will probably require some time to get used to, it starts with the following:

426.1.1 This Sub-section addresses (a) through (c):

(a) Design information that the licensed design professional shall specify in the construction
documents,

(b) Compliance requirements that the licensed design professional shall specify in the
construction documents,

(c) Inspection requirements that the licensed design professional shall specify in the
construction documents,

Thus, construction and inspection requirements have been consolidated, and they are now related to
construction documents. The construction requirements are designated either as "design information" or
"compliance requirements." These are largely existing material that has been rearranged. The
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Building Code (IBC) and were previously not part of AC! 318.

Provisions in ACI 318-11 and earlier editions, which explained basic statistical considerations
in mixture proportioning, are no longer found in ACI 318-14. Instead, ACI 301-10,
Specifications for Structural Concrete, is referenced.

These are some other changes in the makeup ofNSCP 2016 7~' Edition that should be noted:

I. There are two new Sections: Section 404, Structural System Requirements and
Section 412, Diaphragms.

2. Section 422, Structural Plain Concrete, now Section 414.

3. Section 423, Anchoring to Concrete, is now Section 417, with no significant

changes.

4. Section 421, Earthquake-Resistant Structures, now Section 418.

5. Section 427, Strut-and-Tie Models is now Section 423, with no significant

changes.

6. Section 420, Strength Evaluation of Existing Structures, is now Section 427.

7. Section 419, Shells and Folded Plates, is now Section 428.

8. Section 424, Alternative Design Method, now Section 429, is adapted from
earlier editions of the NSCP.

9. Section 425, Alternative Provisions for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete

Flexural and Compression Members, and Section 426, Alternative Load and
Strength Reduction Factors, have been discontinued.

I 0. On the other hand, Section 416, Precast Concrete, and Section 418, Prestressed
Concrete, no longer exist as separate entities. The provisions of these Sections
are now spread over several of the new Sections.

Sub-section 418.18, Requirements for post-tensioning ducts and grouting have also been removed as
being outdated. The Commentary now provides specification guidance.

e. Chapter 5: Structural Steel.

ASEP adapted the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 14th Edition in this updated
Structural Steel code. The revisions made in this chapter are the following:

e. I The entire Structural Steel chapters are streamlined placing all chapter definitions under one
Definition heading, tables are immediately shown where they are first mentioned, figures drawn
larger, equation are all in boldface, extraneous user notes are removed, essential in-text definitions
italicized and in-text equation terms are written in boldface for easy reference.

e.2 Change of headings and terms.

501.3.5 Filler Metal and Flux for Welding to 501.3.5 Consumables for Welding

510.10.3 Web Crippling to Web Local Crippling

557.5 Special Fabrication Requirements. Weld tabs changed to Run-off tabs under
Exception.

A-6.3 Beams changed to Beams Bracing

e.3 Creation of new subtopic.

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A-4.2.3.1 Thermal Elongation is created under A-4.2.3 Material Strengths at Elevated
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STABILITY BRACING FOR COLUMNS AND BEAMS
A-6.4 Beam-Column Bracing

SECTION 529 BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACED FRAMES (BRBF)

A section 529.3 was created as heading for 529.3.J and 529.3.2

e.4 Revision in load factor

510.8 Column Bases and Bearing on Concrete

20!0: ~c =0.60(LRFD) fl, =2.s{ASD)

2015: c/>c = 0.65(LRFD) fie = 2. 31(ASD)

e.5 Revision in equations

B-5. QUALIFYING CYCLIC TESTS OF BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACES

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f. Chapter 6: Wood.

The revisions made in this Chapter are the following:

f. I Section 616 - Design Provisions and Equations: The NDS 2015 Chapter 3 is adopted
almost in its entirety;

f.2 Section 617 - Sawn Lumber: The NDS 2015 Chapter 4 is adopted almost in its entirety;

f.3 Section 618 - Structural Glued Laminated Timber: The NDS 2015 Chapter 5 is adopted
almost in its entirety;

f.4 Tables 619.1-3 and 619.1-4 are revised based on NDS 2015; and

f.5 Other Sections affected are adjusted accordingly.

g. Chapter 7: Masonry

The revisions made in this chapter are the following:

g. I The specified yield strength of steel reinforcement is 420MPa instead of 413 MPa I 415 MPa;

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IOmrn diameter instead ofNo.9 gage wire

g.3 Section 713.9.1

20mm diameter instead of 19-gage
25mm diameter instead of24-gage

3. Acknowledgment

The ASEP Codes and Standards Committee are indebted to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) and to Dir. Renato V. Solidum, Ph. D. for his unselfish contribution specifically on Section 208 of
this code.

ASEP acknowledges the contribution of Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol and Ms. Madeline Cabologan of PHIVOLCS for
the seismic maps used in this code.

ASEP acknowledges the contribution of Engr. Carlos M. Villaraza for his unselfish contribution on Chapter 2
Seismic/Earthquake Chapter.

The contributions of ASEP members and other users of this code who have suggested improvements, identified
errors and recommended items are recognized.

ASEP also acknowledges the contribution of the industry partners, companies and individuals, who continue to
support ASEP's numerous undertakings.

The ASEP Codes and Standards Committee also acknowledge Arch. Avigaile Genota Riola who designs the covers
of the NSCP Volume 1, 2010 Edition and NSCP Volume 1, 2015 Edition.

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NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

VOLUME I
BUILDINGS, TOWERS AND
OTHER VERTICAL STRUCTURES

SEVENTH EDITION, 2015

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Table of Contents

SECTION 101 2
TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE 2
l O 1.1 Special Foundation Systems 2
101.2 Purpose 2
IO 1.3 Scope 2
IO 1.4 Alternative Systems 2
SECTION 102 3
DEFINITIONS 3
SECTION 103 6
CLASSIFICATION 6
OF STRUCTURES 6
I 03 .1 Nature of Occupancy 6
SECTION 104 7
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 7
I 04.1 Strength Requirement. 7
l 04.2 Serviceability Requirement 7
I 04.3 Analysis 7
104.4 Foundation Investigation 8
I 04.5 Design Review 8
SECTION 105 9
POSTING AND INST.RUMENTATION 9
105.1 Posting of Live Loads 9
105.2 Earthquake-Recording Instrumentation 9
SECTION 106 9
SPECIFICATIONS, ORA WINGS AND CALCULATIONS 9
106.1 General 9
I 06.2 Specifications 9
106.3 Design Drawings 9
SECTION 107 10
STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS 10
107.1 General 10
107.2 Definitions IO
l 07 .3 Structural Inspector lO
I 07.4 Inspection Program 11
107.5 Types of Work for Inspection 11
107.6 Approved Fabricators 13
I 07. 7 Prefabricated Construction 13
107.8 Non-Destructive Testing 14
I 07. 9 Structural Observation 15
APPENDICES
I-A - Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of Structures 2015 IA-I
I-A- Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake Recording Instrumentation for Buildings IB-1

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101.4 Alternative Systems

The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the

use of any material, alternate design or method of
101.1 Special Foundation Systems construction not specifically prescribed by this code,
provided any alternate has been permitted and its use
These regulations shall be known as the National authorized by the Building Official (see Section l 02).
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Edition, and may be cited as such and will be referred to Sponsors of any system of design or construction not
herein as "this code." within the scope of this code, the adequacy of which had
been shown by successful use and by analysis and test,
101.2 Purpose shall have the right to present the data on which their
design is based to the Building Official or to a board of
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum examiners appointed by the Building Official or the project
requirements for the design of buildings, towers and other owner/developer. This board shall be composed of
vertical structures, and minimum standards and guidelines competent structural engineers and shall have authority to
to safeguard life or limb, property and public welfare by investigate the data so submitted, to require tests if any, and
regulating and controlling the design, construction, to formulate rules governing design and construction of
quality of materials pertaining to the structural aspects of such systems to meet the intent of this code. These rules,
all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction. when approved and promulgated by the Building Official,
shall be of the same force and effect as the provisions of
101.3 Scope this code

The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction,

alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use
of buildings, towers and other vertical structures within this
jurisdiction.

Special structures such as but not limited to single family

dwellings, storage silos, liquid product tanks and
hydraulic flood control structures, should be referred to
special state of practice literature but shall refer to
provisions of this code as a minimum wherever
applicable.

For additions, alterations, maintenance, and change in use

of buildings and structures, see Section 108.

Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code

specify different materials, methods of construction or
other requirements, the most restrictive provisions shall
govern except in the case of single family dwellings. Where
there is a conflict between a general requirement and a
specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be
applicable.

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BUILDING OFFICIAL is the officer or other designated

authority charged with the administration and enforcement
of this code, or the Building Official's duly authorized
representative.
For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words
and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this CIVIL ENGINEER is a professional engineer licensed to
chapter and elsewhere in this code where specific practice in the field of civil engineering.
definitions are provided. Terms, phrases and words used in
the singular include the plural and vice versa. Terms,
CIVIL ENGINEERING is the science or profession in
phrases and words used in the masculine gender include the which a knowledge of the mathematical and physical
feminine and vice versa.
sciences gained by study and practice is applied with
judgement to utilize natural and man-made resources and
The following terms are defined for use in this code: forces in the planning, design, management, construction,
and maintenance of buildings, structures, facilities, and
ALTER or ALTERA TION is any change, addition or utilities in their totality, for the progressive well-being and
modification in construction or occupancy. for the benefit of mankind, enhancing the environment,
community living, industry, and transportation, taking into
APPROVAL shall mean that the proposed work or consideration such aspects as functionality, efficiency,
completed work conforms to this code in the opinion of the economy, safety, and environmental quality.
Building Official.
COMPACTION is the densification of a fill by
APPROVED as to materials and types of construction, mechanical or chemical means.
refers to approval by the Building Official as the result of
investigation and tests conducted by the Building Official, CONSTRUCTION FAILURE ts a failure that occurs
or by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized during construction and they are considered to be either a
authorities, technical or scientific organizations. collapse or distress, of a structural system to such a degree
that it cannot safely serve its intended purpose. 1
AS GRADED is the extent of surface conditions on
completion of grading. CONTINUOUS STRUCTURAL INSPECTION is a
structural inspection where the structural inspector is on the
AUTHORITY HA YING JURISDICTION is the site at all times observing the work requiring structural
organization, political subdivision, office or individual inspection.
charged with the responsibility of administering and
enforcing the provisions of this code. EARTH MATERIAL is any rock, natural soil or fill or
any combination thereof.
BEDROCK is in-place solid or altered rock.
ENGINEER-OF-RECORD is a civil engineer responsible
BENCH is a relatively level step excavated into earth for the structural design.
material on which fill is to be placed.
EROSION is the wearing away of the ground surface as a
BORROW is earth material acquired from an off-site result of the movement of wind or water.
location for use in grading on a site.
EXCAVATION is the mechanical removal of earth
BUILDING is any structure usually enclosed by walls material.
and a roof, constructed to provide support or shelter for an
intended use or occupancy. EXISTING GRADE is the grade prior to grading.

BUILDING, EXISTING is a building erected prior to the FAILURE is defined as an unacceptable difference
adoption of this code, or one for which a legal between expected and observed performance. This
building permit has been issued. definition includes catastrophic structural collapse, but also
includes performance problems that are not necessarily
catastrophic or life-threatening, including "serviceability
problems such as distress, excessive deformation,
premature deterioration of materials, leaking roofs and
facades, and inadequate interior environmental control
systems." In the event of a significant failure, the parties
typically retain experts to determine the cause of the
perceived failure. Occasionally a failure results from a
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single condition, but typically, failures result from a LIMITED LOCAL COLLAPSE is a failure of a
combination of mistakes. oversights, miscommunications, structural member without affecting the adjacent members
misunderstandings, ignorance, lapses, slips, incompetence, ( e.g. destruction of one or two columns in a multi-bay
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intentional violations or non-compliance, and inadequate structure).
quality assurance. The causes for these conditions vary, but
may include simple mistakes (such as sending information OCCUPANCY is the purpose for which a building or
to a structural engineer when it should have been sent to the other structures or part thereof, is used or intended to be
architect), conclusions based on faulty assumptions, an used.
employee's "laziness, ignorance, or malevolent urge,"
fatigue from excessive workload, inadequate training, "time PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION is a
boxing" practices used to minimize fees to a client, structural inspection where the inspections are made on a
overreliance on computer-aided design and drafting periodic basis and satisfy the requirements of continuous
(CADD). failure to understand and deliver client inspection, provided this periodic scheduled inspection is
requirements, time pressures to a deliver a project by performed as outlined in the inspection program prepared
certain deadlines, and ineffective coordination and by the structural engineer.
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integration of the design team.
PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLY is a structural unit, the
FILL is a deposit of earth material placed by artificial integral parts of which have been built up or assembled
means. prior to incorporation in the building.

FINISH GRADE is the final grade of the site that PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION is the inspection
conforms to the approved plan. required by this code to be performed by the civil engineer.
Such inspections include that performed by persons
FORENSIC ENGINEERING is the application of the art supervised by such engineer and shall be sufficient to form
and science of engineering in the jurisprudence system, an opinion relating to the conduct of the work.
requiring the services of legally qualified engineers.
Forensic engineering may include investigation of the PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE is the spread of an initial
physical causes of accidents and other sources of claims local failure from element to element, eventually resulting
and litigation, preparation of engineering reports, testimony in the collapse of an entire structure or disproportionately
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at hearings and trials in administrative or judicial large part of it.
proceedings, and the rendition of advisory opinions to
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assist the resolution of disputes affecting life or property. ROBUSTNESS is the insensibility of a structure to local
failure. From this definition, it follows that the robustness
GENERAL COLLAPSE is the immediate, deliberate is a property of the structure."
demolition of an entire structure by a triggering event (e.g.
explosion). 4 ROUGH GRADE is the stage at which the grade
approximately conforms to the approved plan.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER is a registered Civil
Engineer with special qualification in the practice of SITE is any lot or parcel of land or contiguous combination
Geotechnical Engineering as recognized by the Board of thereof, under the same ownership, where grading is
Civil Engineering of the Professional Regulation performed or permitted.
Commission as endorsed by the Specialty Division of
Geotechnical Engineering of the Philippine Institute of SLOPE is an inclined ground surface the inclination of
Civil Engineers (PICE). which is expressed as a ratio of vertical distance to
horizontal distance.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING is the application of
the principles of soil and rock mechanics in the SOIL is naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying
investigation, evaluation and design of civil works bedrock.
involving the use of earth materials and foundations and the
inspection or testing of the construction thereof. SOILS ENGINEER See Geotechnical Engineer.

GRADE is the vertical location of the ground surface. SOILS ENGINEERING See Geotechnical Engineering.

GRADING is an excavation or fill or combination thereof. STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed, an
edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work
KEY is a designed compacted fill placed in a trench artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in
excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a slope. some definite manner.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER is a registered Civil

Engineer with special qualification in the practice of
Structural Engineering as recognized by the Board of Civil
Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission or
by the Specialty Division of the Philippine Institute of Civil
Engineers (PICE) together with the Association of
Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) and
Institution of Specialist Structural Engineers of the
Philippines (ISSEP).

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING is a discipline of civil

engineering dealing with the analysis and design of
structures that support or resist loads insuring the safety of
the structures against natural forces.

STRUCTURAL FAILURE is the reduction of capability

of a structural system or component to such a degree that it
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cannot safely serve its intended purpose.

Structural failures can be divided into various categories

based on consequential damages to include: Catastrophic
Failure with Loss of Life, Catastrophic Failure in which No
Human Lives are Endangered, Failure Resulting in
Extensive Property Damage, and Failure Resulting in
Reduced Serviceability.5

STRUCTURAL INSPECTION is the visual observation

by a structural inspector of a particular type of construction
work or operation for the purpose of ensuring its general
compliance to the approved plans and specifications and
the applicable workmanship provisions of this code as well
as overall construction safety at various stages of
construction.

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION is the visual

observation of the structural system by the structural
observer as provided for in Section 107.9.2, for its general
conformance to the approved plans and specifications, at
significant construction stages and at completion of the
structural system. Structural observation does not include
or waive the responsibility for the structural inspections
required by Section 107.1 or other sections of this code.

.·~ TERRACE is a relatively level step constructed in the

face of a graded slope surface for drainage and maintenance
purposes.
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Guide 10 Investigation of Structural Fallures, ASCE. /986.
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The American Society a/Civil Engineers (ASCE) TechnicalCo1111cil 011
Forensic Engineering.
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Forensic Engineering.. 2'"1 Edition, Keneth L. Carper, Editor,2001.

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Robustnessof Buildings i11 S1r11c/11ralCodes, DimitrisDiamantidis,
2009
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Strt1c1111·a/ Failures i11 Buildings,ASCE. 1981.

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Table I 03-1 Occupancy Category

OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OR FUNCTION OF

CATEGORY STRUCTURE
Occupancies having surgery and emergency
treatment areas,
103.1 Nature of Occupancy
Fire and police stations,
Buildings and other structures shall be classified, based on Garages and shelters for emergency vehicles and
the nature of occupancy, according to Table 103-1 for emergency aircraft,
purposes of applying wind and earthquake loads in Chapter Structures and shelters in emergency preparedness
2. Each building or other structures shall be assigned to the centers.
highest applicable occupancy category or categories.
Aviation control towers,
Assignment of the same structure to multiple occupancy
categories based on use and the type of loading condition Structures and equipment in communication
centers and other facilities required for emergency
being evaluated (e.g. wind or seismic) shall be permissible. I Essential response,
Facilities
When buildings or other structures have multiple uses Facilities for standby power-generating equipment
for Category I structures,
(occupancies), the relationship between the uses of various
parts of the building or other structure and the Tanks or other structures containing housing or
supporting water or other fire-suppression material
independence of the structural system for those various
or equipment required for the protection of
parts shall be examined. The classification for each Category I, II or Ill, IV and V structres
independent structural system of a multiple-use building or
Public school buildings.
other structure shall be that of the highest usage group in
any part of the building or other structure that is dependent Hospitals,
on that basic structural system. Designated evacuation centers and

Power and communication transmission lines.

Occupancies and structures housing or supporting

toxic or explosive chemicals or substances,
II Hazardous
Facilities Non-building structures storing, supporting or
containing quantities of toxic or explosive
substances.

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Table 103-1 (cont'd)Occupancy Category

OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OR FUNCTION OF

CATEGORY STRUCTURE
Buildings with an assembly room with an 104.1 Strength Requirement
occupant capacity of 1,000 or more,
Educational buildings such as museums, Buildings, towers and other vertical structures and all
libraries, auditorium with a capacity of 300 or portions thereof shall be designed and constructed to
more occupants, sustain, within the limitations specified in this code, all
Buildings used for college or adult education loads set forth in Chapter 2 and elsewhere in this code,
with a capacity of500 or more occupants, combined in accordance with Section 203.
Institutional buildings with 50 or more
Ill Special incapacitated patients, but not included in Design shall be in accordance with Strength Design, Load
Occupancy Category 1, and Resistance Factor Design and Allowable Strength
Structures Mental hospitals, sanitariums, jails, prisons Design methods, as permitted by the applicable material
and other buildings where personal liberties of chapters.
inmates arc similarly restrained,
Churches, Mosques, and other Religion 104.2 Serviceability Requirement
Facilities,
All structures with an occupancy of 5,000 or 104.2.1 General
more persons,
Structures and equipment in power-generating Structural systems and members thereof shall be designed
stations, and other public utility facilities not to have adequate stiffness to limit deflections, lateral drifts,
included in Category l or Category II, and vibration, or any other deformations that adversely affect
required for continued operation.
the intended use and performance of buildings, towers and
other vertical structures. The design shall also consider
IV Standard All structures housing occupancies or
Occupancy durability, resistance to exposure to weather or aggressive
havingfunctionsnotlistedinCatcgory I, II
Structures orlllandCatcgoryY. environment, crack control, and other conditions that affect
the intended use and performance of buildings, towers and
V Miscellaneous Privatcgaragcs,carports,shedsandfences other vertical structures.
Structures over I .5mhigh.
104.3 Analysis

Any system or method of construction to be used shall be

based on a rational analysis in accordance with well-
established principles of mechanics that take into account
equilibrium, general stability, geometric compatibility and
both short-term and long-term material properties.
Members that tend to accumulate residual deformations
under repeated service loads shall have included in their
analysis the added eccentricities expected to occur during
their service life. Such analysis shall result in a system
that provides a complete load path capable of transferring
all loads and forces from their point of origin to the
load- resisting elements. The analysis shall include, but not
be limited to, the provisions of Sections 104.3.1
throughl04.3.3.

104.3.1 Stability against Overturning

Every structure shall be designed to resist the overturning

effects caused by the lateral forces specified with adequate
Factor of Safety (FOS). See Section 206.6 for retaining
walls, Section 207 for wind loading and Section 208 for
earthquake loading.

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104.3.2 Self-Straining Forces The following may also be verified, that there are no major
errors in pertinent calculations, drawings and specifications
Provisions shall be made for anticipated self-straining and may also ensure that the structure as reviewed, meet
forces arising from differential settlement of foundations minimum standards for safety, adequacy and acceptable
and from restrained dimensional changes due lo standard design practice.
temperature, moisture, shrinkage, heave, creep and similar
effects. The engineer-of-record shall submit the plans and
specifications, a signed and sealed statement by the
104.3.3 Anchorage structural engineer doing the review that the above review
has been performed and that minimum standards have been
Anchorage of the roof to walls and columns, and of walls met
and columns to foundations shall be provided and
adequately detailed to resist the uplift and sliding forces See Section 208.5.3.6.3.2 for design review requirements
that result from the application of the prescribed forces. when nonlinear time-history analysis is used for earthquake
design.
Concrete and masonry walls shall be anchored to all floors,
roofs and other structural elements that provide lateral In keeping with the ethical standards of the profession, the
support for the wall. Such anchorage shall provide a reviewer or reviewers shall not supplant the engineer-of-
positive direct connection capable of resisting the record as engineer-of-record for the project The design
horizontal forces specified in Chapter 2 but not less than review shall not in any way transfer or diminish the
the minimum forces in Section 206.4. responsibility of the engineer-of-record.

104.4 Foundation Investigation

Soil explorations shall be required for buildings, towers and

other vertical structures falling under Categories I, 11,HI
and IV in accordance with Table I 03-1 or as required by
the Building Official or if the site specific conditions
make the foundation investigation necessary.

Detailed requirements for foundation investigations shall be

in accordance with Chapter 3 of this code.

104.5 Design Review

The design calculations, drawings, specifications and

other design-related documents for buildings, towers and
other vertical structures with irregular configuration in
Occupancy Categories I, II or Ill within Seismic Zone 4,
structures under Alternative Systems in Section 101.4, and
Undefined Structural Systems not listed in Table
208-11, shall be subject to a review by an independent
recognized structural engineer or engineers to be employed
by the owner in accordance with the ASEP Design Peer
Review Guidelines. The structural engineer or structural
engineers performing the review shall have comparable
qualifications and experience as the structural engineer
responsible for the design. The reviewer or reviewers shall
obtain a professional waiver from the engineer-of-record
who shall be expected to grant such waiver in keeping with
ethical standards of the profession as adopted in ASEP
guidelines for peer review (Appendix 1-A).

The design review shall, as a minimum, verify the general

compliance with this code which shall include, but not be
limited to, the review of the design load criteria, the
design concept, mathematical model and techniques.

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105.1 Posting of Live Loads

106.1 General
The live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a
commercial or industrial building has been designed shall
Copies of design calculations, reports, plans,
have such design live loads conspicuously posted by ~he
specifications and inspection program for all
owner in that part of each story in which they apply, using
constructions shall bear the signature and seal of the
durable metal signs. It shall not be allowed to remove or
engineer-of-record,
deface such notices. The occupant of the building shall be
responsible for keeping the actual load below the allowable
106.2 Specifications
limits.

105.2 Earthquake-Recording Instrumentation The specifications shall contain information covering the
material and construction requirements. The materials and
105.2.1 General construction requirements shall conform to the
specifications referred to in Chapters I to 7 of this code.
Unless waived by the Building Official, every building in
106.3 Design Drawings
Seismic Zone 4 over 50 m in height shall be provided with
not less than three approved Earthquake Recording
Instruments (ERI). The ERI shall be interconnected for 106.3.1 General
common start and common timing. Please refer to "ASEP
Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake The design drawings shall be drawn to scale on durable
Recording Instrumentation for Buildings (Appendix 1-B). paper or cloth using permanent ink and shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent
105.2.2 Location of the work proposed.The drawings shall show a complete
design with sizes, sections, relative locations and
The instruments shall be located in the basement, connection details of the various members. Floor levels,
midportion, and near the top of the building. Each column centers and offsets shall be dimensioned. Where
instrument shall be located so that access is maintained at available and feasible, archive copies shall be maintained in
all times and is unobstructed by room contents. A sign durable medium such as compact disc (CD) and digital
versatile disc (DVD).
stating "MAINTAIN CLEAR ACCESS TO THIS
INSTRUMENT" shall be posted in a conspicuous
location. 106.3.2 Required Information

105.2.3 Maintenance The design drawings shall contain, but shall not be limited
to the general information listed in Section I 06.3.2.1 and
Maintenance and service of the instruments shall be material specific information listed in Sections 106.3.2.2
provided by the owner of the building, subject to the and 106.3.2.3, as applicable.
monitoring of the Building Official. Data produced by the
instruments shall be made available to the Building Official 106.3.2.1 General Information
or any authorized agency upon request.
1. Name and date of issue of building code and
105.2.4 Instrumentation of Selected Buildings supplements, if any, to which the design conforms.

All owners of existing structures selected by the 2. Strengths or designations of materials to be used.
authorities having jurisdiction shall provide accessible
space for the installation of appropriate earthquake- 3. Design strengths of underlying soil or rock. The soil
recording instruments, determined by a Structural Engineer. or rock profile, when available, shall be provided.

4. Live loads and other loads used in design and clearly

indicated in the floor plans.

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5. Seismic design basis including the total base shear

coefficient; a description of the lateral load resisting
system; and the fundamental natural period in the
design in each direction under consideration.

6. Provisions for dimensionalchanges resulting from

creep, shrinkage, heave and temperature.
107.1 General
7. Camber of trusses, beams and girders, if required.
All construction or work for which a permit is required
shall be subject to inspection throughout the various work
8. Explanation or definition of symbols and
stages. One or more structural inspectors who are registered
abbreviations used in the drawings.
civil engineers with experience in structural construction,
who shall undertake competent inspection during
9. Engineer-of-Record's professional license number
construction on the types of work listed under Section
and expiration date of the current Professional
I 07 .5, shall be employed by the owner or the engineer-of-
Regulation Commission registration (PRC).
record acting as the owner's agent.
106.3.2.2 Structural Concrete
Exception:
I. Specified compressive strength (f~) of concrete at The Building Official may waive the requirement for the
stated ages or stages of construction for which eachpart employment of a structural inspector if the construction is
of structure designed. The 28-day compressive strength of a minor nature.
(f~) shall be the basis of design in service condition.
In addition to structural inspections, structural observations
2. Anchorage embedment lengths or cut-off points of shall be performed when required by Section 107.9.
steel reinforcement and location and length of lap
splices. 107.2 Definitions

3. Type and location of welded splices and mechanical See Section I 02 for definitions.
connections of reinforcement.
107.3 Structural Inspector
4. Magnitude and location of prestressing forces
including prestressed cable layout 107.3.1 Qualifications

5. Minimum concrete compressive strength (f cl' )at time The structural inspector shall be a registered civil engineer
of post-tensioning. who shall demonstrate competence for inspection of the
particular type of construction or operation requiring
6. Stressing sequence for post-tensioned tendons. structural inspection.

7. Details and location of all contraction or isolation 107.3.2 Duties and Responsibilities
joints specified for plain concrete in Chapter 4.
The structural inspector shall observe the work assigned for
8. Statement if concrete slab is designed as a structural conformance to the approved design drawings and
diaphragm, as specified in Sections 42 l.9.4 and specifications. Any discrepancy observed shall be brought
421.9.5. to the immediate attention of the constructor for correction,
then, if uncorrected, to the owner, engineer-of-record
and/or to the Building Official.

The structural inspector shall verify that the as-built

drawings (see Section 106.5) pertammg to the work
assigned reflect the condition as constructed.

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The structural inspector shall also submit a final report duly 107.5.3 Special Moment-ResistingConcrete Frame
signed and sealed stating whether the work requiring
structural inspection was, to the best of the inspector's For special moment-resisting concrete frame design seismic
knowledge, in conformance to the approved plans and load in structures within Seismic Zone 4, the structural
specifications and the applicable workmanship provisions inspector shall provide reports to the engineer-of-record
of this code. and shall provide continuous inspection of the placement of
the reinforcement and concrete.
107.4 Inspection Program
107.5.4 Reinforcing Steel and Prestressing Steel
The structural inspector shall prepare an appropriate testing Tendons
and inspection program that shall be submitted to the
owner, engineer-of-record and/or to the Building Official. I 07.5.4. I During all stressing and grouting of tendons in
He shall designate the portions of the work that requires prestressed concrete.
structural inspections.
I 07.5.4.2 During placing of reinforcing steel and
When structural observation is required by Section 107.9, prestressing tendons for all concrete required to
the inspection program shall describe the stages of have structural inspection by Section 107.5.1.
construction at which structural observation is to occur.
Exception:
The inspection program shall include samples of inspection
reports and provide time limits for submission of reports. The structural inspector need not be present contb1uously
during placing of reinforcing steel and prestressing
107.5 Types of Workfor Inspection tendons. provided the structural inspector has inspected for
conformance to the approved plans prior to the closing of
Except as provided in Section I 07. I, the types of work forms or the delivery of concrete to the jobsite.
listed below shall be inspected by a structural inspector.
107.5.5 StructuralWelding
107.5.1 Concrete
107.5.5.1 General
During the taking of test specimens and placing of
concrete. See Section 107.5.12 forshotcrete. During the welding of any member or connection that is
designed to resist loads and forces required by this code.
Exceptions:
Exceptions:
I. Concrete for foundations of residential buildings
accommodating 10 or fewer persons, or buildings I. Welding done in an approved fabricator's sJ/0/)/i,1
falling underCategory.Viof TableLOs-I, providedthe accordance with Section I 07. 6.
Building Official finds that a. structural hazard does 2. The structural.inspectorneed not bC.('.otm11tt(i1mr
not exist. present during we/ding of the fbl/<)Wing .ft11r(s'.
2. For foundatioi1 concrete, other than cast-in-place provided the materials, qualificaticn1s oflff!dtng
drilled piles or caissons: where the structural design is procedures. and welders are . verified.prior fojbg)itgrt
based on anf~not greater than 17 MPa. of work; periodic inspections. are 1~1(/d{f · . > ' \},l
progresst.. and a. visual inspection 0£aJ{1\1~{
3. Non-structural slabs on grade, including prestressed prior to·.· completion. or prio1·i10,s/1( . .;. '
slabs on grade when effectiveprestress in concrete is welding: · ·· ··
less than JO MPa. ·
a}single-pa;sfi.ll1t\veli,,ofci.(c'ee~{f/i?~·.·
4. Site work concrete fully supported on earth and
b) Floor and;·oqfdeck w;lcl/11i. \>
concrete where no special hazard exists.
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c) Welded studs. when used for'.S(l'.li
107.5.2 Bolts Installed in Concrete or composite systems; · ·· ··

Prior to and during the placement of concrete around bolts <0 Welded sheet steelfor/gJ}d;[J
when stress increases permitted by Section 426 are utilized. members such as studsJ1.nqJ9}vtf'.,.
e) Welding of st~irsiifi,{j.b}!iiifr.fJfifi!)h'4:ji q;.

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107.5.S.2 Special Moment-Resisting Steel Frames 107.5.7.2 For fully grouted open-end hollow-unit masonry
during preparation and taking of any required prisms or test
During the non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds specimens, at the start of laying units, after the placement
specified in Section 107 .8 of this code, the use of certified of reinforcing steel, grout space prior to each grouting
welders shall be required for welding structural steel operation, and during all grouting operations.
connections for this type of frame. Critical joint
connections shall be subjected to non-destructive testing Exception:
using certified NDT technicians.
Structural inspection as required i11 Sections 107.5. 7.1 and
I 07.5. 7.2 need not be provided when design stresses have
107.5.5.3 Welding of Reinforcing Steel
been adjusted as specified in Chapter 7 to permit
noncontinuous inspection.
During the non-destructive testing of welds.
107.5.8 Reinforced Gypsum Concrete
107.5.6 High-Strength Bolts
When cast-in-place Class B gypsum concrete is being
The inspection of high-strength A325 and A490 bolts shall
mixed and placed.
be in accordance with approved internationally recognized
standards and the requirements of this section. While the
107.5.9 Insulating Concrete Fill
work is in progress, the structural inspector shall determine
that the requirements for bolts, nuts, washers and paint;
During the application of insulating concrete fill when used
bolted parts; and installation and tightening in such
as part of a structural system.
standards are met. Such inspections may be performed on
a periodic basis as defined in Section I 07.
Exception:
The structural inspector shall observe the calibration The structural inspections may be limited to an initial
procedures when such procedures are required by the plans inspection to check the deck surface and placement of
or specifications. He shall monitor the installation of bolts reinforcing steel. The structural inspector shall monitor the
to determine that all layers of connected materials have preparation of compression test specimens during this
been drawn together and that the selected procedure is initial inspection
properly used to tighten all bolts.

107.S.l O Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials

107.5.7 Structural Masonry
During the application of spray-applied fire-resistive
107.5.7.l For masonry, other than fully grouted open-end
materials.
hollow-unit masonry, during preparation and taking of any
required prisms or test specimens, placing of all masonry
units, placement of reinforcement, inspection of grout 107.5.11 Piling, Drilled Piers and Caissons
space, immediately prior to closing of cleanouts, and during
all grouting operations. During driving and load testing of piles and construction of
cast-in-place drilled piles or caissons. See Sections I 07.5. l
Exi:epiion: and 107.5.4 for concrete and reinforcing steel inspection.
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Shotcrete 2. Verification of the fabricator's quality control

capabilities, plant and personnel as outlined in the
taking of test specimens and placing of all fabrication procedural manual shall be by an approved
inspection or quality control agency.

3. Periodic plant inspections shall be conducted by an

approved inspection or quality control agency to
J;;\fo/.f,ful(Fsupported on earth, min6r repairs and
j11 the opinion of the Building Official, no special monitor the effectiveness of the quality control
dexists. · · program.

107.5.13 Special Grading, Excavation and Filling 107.7 Prefabricated Construction

During earthwork excavations, grading and filling

107.7.1 General
operations inspection to satisfy requirements of Chapter 3
and Section 109.5. 107.7.1.1 Purpose

107.5.14 Special Cases The purpose of this section is to regulate materials and
establish methods of safe construction where any structure
Work that, in the opinion of the strnctural engineer, or portion thereof is wholly or partially prefabricated.
involves unusual hazards or conditions.
107.7.1.2 Scope
107.5.15 Non-Destructive Testing
Unless otherwise specifically stated in this section, all
In-situ non-destructive testing program, in addition to the prefabricated construction and all materials used therein
requirements of Section I 07 .8 that in the opinion of the shall conform to all the requirements of this code.
structural engineer may supplement or replace conventional
tests on concrete or other materials and assemblies. 107.7.1.3 Definition

107.6 Approved Fabricators See Section l 02 for Definitions.

Structural inspections required by this section and 107.7.2 Tests of Materials

elsewhere in this code are not required where the work is
done on the premises of a fabricator approved by the Every approval of a material not specifically mentioned in
structural engineer to perform such work without structural this code shall incorporate as a proviso the kind and
inspection. The approved fabricator shall submit a number of tests to be made during prefabrication.
certificate of compliance that the work was performed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications to 107.7.3 Tests of Assemblies
the Building Official and to the engineer or architect-of-
record. The approved fabricator's qualifications shall be The Building Official may require special tests to be made
contingent on compliance with the following: on assemblies to determine their structural adequacy,
durability and weather resistance.
I. The fabricator has developed and submitted a detailed
fabrication procedural manual reflecting key quality 107.7.4 Connections
control procedures that will provide a basis for
inspection control of workmanship and the fabricator Every device used to connect prefabricated assemblies shall
plant. be designed as required by this code and shall be capable of
developing the strength of the largest member connected,
except in the case of members forming part of a structural
frame designed as specified in Chapter 2. Connections
shall be capable of withstanding uplift forces as specified in
Chapter 2.

107.7.5 Pipes and Conduits

In structural design, due allowance shall be made for any

material to be removed or displaced for the installation of
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107.7.6 Certificate and Inspection 107.8.2 Testing Program

107 .7.6.1 Materials As a minimum, the testing program shall include the
following:
Materials and the assembly thereof shall be inspected to
determine compliance with this code. Every material shall 107.8.2.1 All complete penetration groove welds
be graded, marked or labeled where required elsewhere in contained in joints and splices shall be tested
this code. 100 percent either by ultrasonic testing or by
radiography.
107.7.6.2 Certificate
Exceptions:
A certificate of acceptance shall be furnished with every
1. When approved,the non-destructive testing rate for an
prefabricated assembly, except where the assembly is
individual welderor welding operator may be reduced
readily accessible to inspection at the site. The certificate
to 25 percent, providedthe reject rate is demonstrated
of acceptance shall certify that the assembly in question has
to be 5 percent or fess of the welds tested for the
been inspected and meets all the requirements of this code.
welder or welding operator. A sampling of at least 40
completed welds for a job shall be made for such
107.7.6.3 Certifying Agency reduction evaluation. Reject rate is defined as the
number of welds containing rejectable defectsdivided
To be acceptable under this code, every certificate of by the number of welds completed. For evaluating the
approval shall be made by a nationally or internationally reject rate of continuous welds over 900 mm in length
recognized certifying body or agency. where the effective throat thickness is 25 mm or less,
each 300 mm increment or fraction thereof shall be
107.7.6.4 Field Erection consideredas one weld. For evaluating the reject rate
on continuous welds over 900 mm in length where the
Placement of prefabricated assemblies at the building site effectivethroat thickness is greater than 25 mm, each
shall be inspected to determine compliance with this code. 150 mm of length or fraction thereof shall be
considered one weld.
107. 7.6.5 Continuous Inspection
2. For complete penetration groove welds on materials
If continuous inspection is required for certain materials less than 8 mm thick, non-destructive testing is not
where construction takes place on the site, it shall also be required;for this welding, continuous inspection is
required where the same materials are used in prefabricated required. ·
constmction.
3. When approved by the Building Official and outlined
in the project plans and· specifications, this non-
Exception:
destructiveultrasonic testing may be performed in the
Continuous inspection will not be required during shop of an approvedfabricatorutilizing qualified test
prefabrication tf the approved agency certifies to the techniques in the employmentof thefabricator.
construction andfurnishes evidence of compliance.
107.8.2.2 Partial penetration groove welds when used in
107.8 Non-Destructive Testing column splices shall be tested either by ultrasonic testing or
radiography when required by the plans and specifications.
107.8.1 General For partial penetration groove welds when used in column
splices, with an effective throat less than 20 mm thick,
In Seismic Zone 4, welded, fully-restrained connections nondestructive testing is not required; for this welding,
between the primary members of special moment-resisting continuous structural inspection is required.
frames shall be tested by nondestructive methods
performed by certified NOT technicians for compliance 107.8.2.3 Base metal thicker than 40 mm, when subjected
with approved standards and job specifications. This testing to through-thickness weld shrinkage strains, shall be
shall be a part of the structural inspection requirements of ultrasonically inspected for discontinuities directly behind
Section I 07.5. A program for this testing shall be such welds after joint completion.
established by the person responsible for structural design
and as shown on plans and specifications. Any material discontinuities shall be accepted or rejected
on the basis of the defect rating in accordance with the
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107.8.3 Others

The structural engineer may accept or require in place non-

destructive testing of concrete or other materials and
assemblies to supplement or replace conventional tests.

107.9 Structural Observation

107.9.1 General

Structural observation shall be provided in Seismic Zone 4

when one of the following conditions exists:

I. The structure is defined in Table I 03-1 as Occupancy

Category I, II, III and IV.;

2. The structure is in Seismic Zone 4, Naas set forth in

Table 208-4 is greater than 1.0, and a lateral design is
required for the entire structure;

3. When so designated by the structural engineer, or

4. When such observation is specifically required by the

Building Official.

107.9.2 Structural Observer

The owner shall employ the engineer-of-record or another

civil engineer to perform structural observation as defined
in Section 107.

Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the

owner's representative, structural inspector, constructor and
the Building Official. If not resolved, the structural
observer shall submit to the Building Official a written
statement duly signed and sealed, identifying any
deficiency.

107.9.3 Construction Stages for Observations

The structural observations shall be performed at the

construction stages prescribed by the inspection program
prepared as required by Section 107.4.

It shall be the duty of the engineer-in-charge of

construction, as authorized in the Building Permit, to notify
the structural observer that the described construction
stages have been reached, and to provide access to and
means for observing the components of the structural
system.

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CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS I-A6
INTRODUCTION I-A7
BACKGROUND I-AS
OBJECTIVES OF THE DESIGN PEER REVIEW I-A9
APPLICATION OF ASEP PEER REVIEW GUIDELINES 1-A9
EXPECTED RESULTS OF DESIGN REVIEW: 1-AIO
STRUCTURES TO BE REVIEWED ..........•....................................................•.............................................................. 1-AlO
REVIEWER'S QUALlFICATION 1-All
SCOPE OF REVIEW I-All
INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED TO PEER REVIEWER. 1-Al 1
ITEMS TO BE REVIEWED I-A 12
JVIETHODOLOGY AND DETAILS OF REVIEW I-A15
Design Basis Review 1-AI 5
Foundation Review I-A 16
Pre-Tender Design Review 1-A 16

MINIMUM REPORT REQUIREMENTS I-A16

Content 1-A 16
Terms of Review Procedure and Methodology to be Used 1-A/7
language to be Used I-A 17
Mark-up and Comments 1-A/7
Examples of Reviewer's Comments/Wordings I-A 18
REFERENCES I-Al8

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Abbreviations

A&D Analysis and Design

ACI American Concrete Institute

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

,

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASEP Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.

BIM Building Information Model

CE Civil Engineer

CTBUH Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

DPWH Department of Public Works and Highways

EOR Engineer-of-Record

IA! International Alliance for Interoperability

IBC International Building Code

IFC Industry Foundation Classes

NSCP National Structural Code of the Philiooines

PAGASA Philinpine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration

PHlYOLCS Philippine Institute of Volcanolozv and Seismology

PR Peer Reviewer

PRC Professional Regulations Commission

SE Structural Engineer

SEC Security and Exchange Commissions

UBC Uniform Building Code

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Introduction
Design review is incorporated in most building codes to provide the means for professional discussion and evaluation of
structural design of projects. Thus, these reviews are the eye openers for the resolution of problems encountered before a critical
phase of the construction project. Design review truly enhances the ideas for public safety overall and quality assurance.
Furthermore, it disseminates innovation through sharing of information.

Emihquake for instance is a phenomenon that man has been trying to study for centuries but up to present time is still
unpredictable. We, as structural engineers, are faced with the greatest challenge of formulating procedures on how to lessen if
not eliminate destruction and casualties due to this. We want to make sure that the intent of our design is carefully followed
and carried out in the most professional manner. The burden of setting up and observing rules on how to achieve what has been
planned rest upon our shoulders. Design review can be a valuable tool faced with this challenge.

This document establishes the guidelines for peer review. Since protecting lives and properties are the paramount goals of the
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP), the only way perhaps to realise these goals is to establish ground
rules for all our practicing civil engineers, structural engineers and consultants to follow strictly the Code provisions and
standards parameters.

It is essential to good engineering practice to conduct independent peer review to achieve a concept of structural system and
design tolerant to the crudeness in seismological predictions. The independent review of structures shall be deemed as the
means to promote life safety, achieve excellence in structural design and front of quality, improvement/advancement and
dissemination of structural engineering knowledge in the country.

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Background
To accomplish the objectives of ASEP, the Board of Directors for 1999-2000 has continued the program of the ASEP Board
of Directors for 1998-1999 by creating several committees as shown below. These objectives, as stated in its by-laws, shall be
the protection of the public welfare and the welfare of its constituents through the:

• Maintenance of highly ethical and professional standards in the practice of engineering

• Advancement of structural engineering knowledge;

• Promotion of good public and private clientele relationships, development of fellowships among CE and SE and
encouragement of professional relations with other allied technical and scientific organizations.

These objectives are focused on these three major areas:

• Codes and Standards

• Fellowships and Linkages

• Technical Advancement

One of the committees created for the Codes and Standards is the Committee on Design Peer Review. The National Structural
Code of the Philippines (NSCP) 1992 Edition touches on independent design review under the section "A Design and
Construction Review", which defines the structures required for the review considering seismic zones and occupancy
categories. However, the scope, procedures and documentation of the review process are not mentioned. Thus, this paper will
include guidelines on the implementation of the design peer review.
The same committee was revived by the President of the Board of Directors for 2009-20 I 0, Adam C. Abinales, from the point
of view of engineering practitioners, to improve and expand the guidelines to incorporate additional parameters and ethical
rules as well as enhance the practice of peer review. The committee's activities have continued under the administration of the
following ASEP Presidents:

• Anthony Vladimir Pimentel (20I0-2011)

• Vinci Nicholas R. Villasenor (2011-2012)
• Miriam L. Tamayo (2013)
• Carlos M. Villaraza (2015)

The Committee on Design Peer Review is composed of the following:

Chairman
Ernesto F. Cruz

Co-Chairman
Gabriel Ursus L. Eusebio

Members
Alden C. Ong
Marie Christine G. Danao
Edmondo D. San Jose

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Objectives of the Design Peer Review

The current trend in the local construction industry is the development of many high-rise buildings. On account ofthis, it is the
objective of this peer review to improve section 104.5 ofNSCP 2010, to ensure the aim for life safety, to observe economy in
design and to protect the investment of clients.

The Peer Review aims to carry out positive results in the following areas:

• To comply structural engineering design, drawings and specification with the minimum requirements of NSCP and other
acceptable established codes and standards;

• To maintain the quality of projects;

• To improve and maintain the high standards in the practice of structural engineering;

• To promote exchange of information and innovative ideas between the designers and reviewers;

• To inform the Owner-Client on the benefits of this exercise and any possible cost implications resulting from the review;

• To define implementing matrix of all structures subject to practical independent review; and

• To promote professional ethics in the conduct of independent or peer review.

Application of ASEP Peer Review Guidelines

These ASEP guidelines are intended specifically for the mandatory conduct of a Design Review as per the National Structural
Code ofthe Philippines (NSCP Volume I, 2010 Edition).
As stipulated in NSCP Section 104.5, Design Review is required for the following:
1. Structures with irregular configuration in Occupancy Categories I (Essential Facilities), II (Hazardous Facilities) or III
(Special Occupancy Structures) in Zone 4;
2. Structures under Alternative Systems in Section 101.4; and,
3. Undefined Structural Systems (those not listed in Table 208-11).
For structures covered by the mandatory Design Review, all related works shall be deemed as included in the Engineer-of-
Record's scope of works, unless explicitly excluded in his work agreement.
For structures not included above but which are to be subjected to a Design Review as an additional requirement by the Owner,
the coverage, extent, and procedures shall be as mutually agreed upon by the Owner/Peer Reviewer, and the Engineer-of-
Record {EOR) and may not be as recommended in these Guidelines. Additionally, since works connected or related to such
Design Review are not covered by the basic structural services of the EOR, these shall be subject to a separate scope and
compensation for the EOR.

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Expected Results of Design Review:

• As professionals, independent design reviewers and EOR shall not engage in unfair practices. Both shall
observe fairness and professionalism in the practice of independent review. This shall not by any means be a
channel to conduct criticism nor be a means to discredit the reviewer or the EOR, and disenfranchise them of
the contract service they are awarded.

• There will be good understanding of the structures and relationships between the Owner-Client and the
structural engineering community resulting to enhanced programs of future developments and projects.

• There will be good relationships between designers and reviewers by improving the design through constructive
reporting.

• The review will be conducted smoothly in the light of fairness and professionalism, without unfair practice and
criticism to neither discredit nor disenfranchise any of the reviewer or EOR.

• The review will bring assurance to the Owner-Client of compliance to codes and standards, assurance of better
engineering of the proposed structure, the improvement in design and safety as well as improvement in
construction implementation and program, elimination of unsafe design and possible work delays from
unwanted and costly repairs, among others.

Structure
s to be Reviewed
Structures to be reviewed shall consist of all proposed new structures and addition to structures which shall be deemed crucial
to life safety and/or health of the public and peace if such structures or buildings would incur damage or failure or both.
The structures to be reviewed shall be as follows:

I. All structures more than 75-meter high (whichever is higher) from the exterior ground level.

2. Buildings, towers and other vertical structures with irregularity in configuration (vertical and horizontal irregularity) under
occupancy Category I, II, and IJI ( as per section 103. I NSCP VI edition) within the seismic zone 4.

3. Structures designed under alternative system (as per section 101.4 NSCP VI Edition) that intends to use other structural
materials, design approach and construction methodology not prescribed by the latest existing structural Code (NSCP VI
Edition, 20 I 0) or by other recognized international codes and standards.

4. Buildings, towers and other structures with undefined structural system not listed in Table 208-11 ofNSCP VT Edition.

5. Essential facilities such as hospitals fire & police stations, emergency vehicle and equipment shelters and garages,
structures and equipment in communication center, aviation control towers, private and public school buildings, water
supported structures and designated evacuation center, also buildings and structures for national defense.

6. Hazardous Facilities and the like structures housing, supporting or containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive
substances dangerous to the safety of the general public if released due to damage or excessive deformation.

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Reviewer's Qualification
The independent PR shall be nominated by the Owner-Client. The independent PR shall not be the design EOR or engineer
appointed by Builder/Contractor. In the case of Turnkey or Design and Build projects whose design is initiated by the
Contractor or Developer, the Contractor at his own expense shall appoint an independent recognized structural engineer to
conduct the services of design peer review.

The independent PR shall have the following qualifications:

J. Civil engineer registered with the Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines with more than 20 years of
related structural engineering experience similar to the structure to be reviewed.

2. He must be a REGULAR ASEP Member in good standing.

3. Structural Engineers with comparable qualification and experience as the EOR responsible for the design (as per latest
NSCP).

4. Knowledgeable in current design software, tools, and other acceptable current computer programs.

5. Have competitive knowledge or experience in actual structural construction.

Scope of Review
The PR must review all items agreed to be reviewed with the Owner-Client and EOR per relevant/recommended items listed
in this Guide. The PR shall refer regularly to check for completeness of the review per applicable items listed in these guidelines.
The quantity of elements to be reviewed shall be in accordance with the second paragraph of the subsection Methodology of
Review below.

Information to be Furnishedto PeerReviewer

The review documents should be checked for completeness and timeliness of the design documents submitted per relevant
items recommended in this guide. The PR should assess the review documents received and report immediately to the Owner-
Client and/or his duly appointed representative for the following:

• If any of the design documents submitted are not sufficient for him to proceed with the review such that an entire document
is missing, for example the design criteria document is not included and the drawings do not reflect the design
parameters/information completely; or

• The documents given and received may enable him to start and work immediately but the PR have to stop soon for some
items of works as some documents are given as partial only; or

• The documents given and submitted are irrelevant to the project; or

• The documents received are of poor quality such as illegible, faintly printed, blurred, torn, and or unacceptably dirty or
laced with hazardous materials.

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• The PR shall also report if the items received were not delivered in good condition that may not enable him to proceed at
all; e.g. the documents are wet due to improper handling, incomplete or inadequate protection from packaging materials,
among others.

The following items are to be furnished by the Owner-Client as applicable:

c Printed copies or PDF/DWFx format of complete set of architectural and structural drawings;
0 General building narrative (number of stories, gross building area, estimated construction cost, unique features, among
others);
[J Geotechnical engineering report;
Wind Tunnel Test report (if any);
0 Site-specific spectra and ground-motion time histories (if any);
o Major equipment or special loadings;
Existing building drawings/data if impacted by or impacting the threshold structure;
o Analysis models including User's Guide of software used by EOR (e.g. STAAD, ET ABS, SAP, SAFE and midasGen).
It is recommended to include also interoperable files such as .$ET, .ANL, .S2K and .F2K to facilitate conversion of
data.;
[.1 30 model/BIM1 file or* .ifc? file (if any);
CJ Design basis;
O Design criteria;
[J Structural systems design narrative (including wind and seismic design parameters);
O Structural elements design calculations; and
[l Structural specifications.

Items to be Reviewed
The PR may include as appropriate/applicable any or all of the following:

Table 1: Checklist of Items to be Reviewed

Item
Design Minimum loadinzs as set out in the code.
Basis/Criteria

Reference to an assumed loadin s, construction methods, A&D.

Description of the operational language and/or algorithms, capability and source of the software used,
includin the roof of ood com arisen with results of known and acce ted method of anal sis.

I Building Information Model (BIM) is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a structure. As such it serves as
a shared knowledge resource for information about a structure forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle from inception
onward.

Industry Foundation Classes (.ifc)-A file formal developed by the !Al. IFC provides an interoperability solution between IFC-compatible
software applications in the construction and facilities management industry. The format has established, international standards to import
and export building objects and their properties.

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ammeters and comfort criteria .

. r:>esign
.Methods, Conformance to the governing codes used in the analysis and design.
Standards and
S >ecifications
Analysis Input and output data including geometry, material constants, properties, loadings, assignments and
foodels parameters used in software used.
Appropriate values of dead, live, wind and seismic loads used.

Effects of wind and notional loads on the building or structure have been checked.

Pile capacities have been designed for compressive axial load by applicable skin friction and end bearing
ca acities.
Review if the type of pile reactions used in the analysis models are appropriate/applicable.
Piles were checked if required/applicable for combined buckling.
Piles have been designed for lateral loads and bending moment.

Isolated Pads/
/.Combined Checked for punching shear and bending moments.
iFootings/
Tied Footin s
Raft

The building or structure has been designed to cater for probable differential and total settlement.

Lateral Load The presence in the structural framing of any plan and/or vertical irregularities mentioned in NSCP or
Resisting overnin codes.
Framing Limitations of lateral load resisting framing systems by NSCP, or by the Owner-Client preferred code and
Systems as standards and or from an revailin local ordinance and re ulations in the vicinit of the ro osed structure.
assumed in the Details of seismic-resistant concrete structure were checked.
Design Basis/
Criteria

Slender Effective hei ht has been com uted accordin to code.

Columns Bendinz moment about minor axis has been desi ned for.
Additional bendin moment due to slenderness has been desi ned for.

Re uirement for ductilit such as stron -column weak beam is rovided or com lies with the code.
Columns
supporting Designed for bending moment due to frame action including effects of special load combination per code.
transfer beams

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Item Specific Desizn Checks to be Carried Out

Columns
supporting long Designed for bending moment due to frame action.
span beams
Columns
supporting Designed for bending moment due to frame action.
cantilever
beams
Columns in a Designed for horizontal load and moment acting on columns due to arched or pitched roof.
two column Designed for bending moment and shear at the column base including connections.
frame system Designed for bending moment due to frame action.

Cantilever Cantilever support has been designed to resist bending moment and shear including minimum uplift loads
beams from wind and seismic loads.
Designed for lateral stability of beam.
Designed to meet allowable span depth ratio; else deflection against allowable limit per code including Jong-
term effects.

Long span Torsional rigidity of beam has been checked.

beams Designed for lateral restraint of beams.
Designed for support and member connections.
Designed to meet allowable span depth ratio; else deflection against allowable limit per code including long-
term effects.
Transfer beams Designed for torsional capacity.
Designed for shear capacity.
Designed for all relevant upper floor loads on the beam including effects of special load combinations per
code.
Designed for lateral restraint of beam.
Flat slabs/plates Appropriate model used for analysis.
Span/depth ratio of slab has been checked.
Adequacy of top and bottom reinforcement throughout slab panel has been checked.
Designed to resist punching shear from columns.
Openings in slabs, especially near columns, have been designed for.
Torsional rigidity at slab edges has been checked.
Effects of construction loads have been checked.
Engineering Clarity and consistency with the design intent of the architect and consultants, design bases and calculations,
drawings site surveys and investigations.
Complete sections and details.
Consistency with and conformance to the specifications.
Consistency of the revisions and/or amendments to the design basis and criteria and their compliance with
the design intent and Client requirement.

Structural Consistency of design loading with the criteria and the equipment supplier/vendors data, finishes, plus the
calculations possible construction method requirements, effects of foreseen temporary works and activities during
construction, among others.
Usage of correct wind/seismic load parameters for analysis and design with regards to the structures lateral
load resisting framing system, seismic zone, material type and structural framing plan or vertical irregularity.
Seismic load analysis if requiring P-delta effects and/or dynamic method as to height limitations and
irregularities.
Load combinations and special load combinations as required and prescribed by the code.
Structural geometric model for completeness of the structures vertical load carrying elements and for
consistency with the basis and criteria.

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Item S ecific Desi n Checks to be Carried Out

Member and element checks such as minimum reinforcements and details, strength requirements,
slenderness effects, joints forces checks and connection requirements.

Structural Drift limitation of the structures (service and ultimate state).

deformation
and
displacement Deformation compatibility on non-lateral load resisting elements.
checks
Stability/factors Overall and local structural stabilit a ainst overturninz and slid in
of safety check
Earth retaining
structures

Ade uate surcharze load has been taken into account in desi n.
Embedment into round for stabilit has been desi ned for in cantilevered structures.
Frame

Methodology and Details of Review

The PR should agree with the Owner-Client and the EOR on the methodology of review. The review shall cover for
completeness and timeliness of the design documents submitted per relevant items listed in this Guide.
The PR should assess the review documents with regards to the agreed number of elements to be checked with the Owner-
Client and/or his representative, if at random, selected or full review of the structure and any limited procedure.
Review may be agreed also for each phase or entirely on the final detailed design phase of the structure for review. While a
final detailed design review is basically economical. a phased review from the beginning may be better in order to avoid the
errors from the beginning and save also valuable time in re-work.

Design Basis Review

The PR should do the following:

I. Review design criteria to verify compliance with the building code;
2. Assess assumptions made by the EOR; and
3. Review the proposed frame system/s and load path for vertical load-carrying elements.

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FoundationReview

The PR should do the following:

1. Establishes foundation loads via independent analysis. Alternatively, obtain foundation loads from EOR contingent upon
subsequent verification. The PR should obtain soil design parameters from geotechnical engineering report.
2. Perform independent analysis ofrepresentative foundation elements including spread footings, pile caps, foundation walls,
grade beams and piles, among others. Review of foundation elements is recommended, depending on the relative nature
or complexity of the project.
3. Review specification sections pertaining to foundation system including earthwork, piles, concrete work, among others.
4. Review performance criteria for contractor-designed components such as slope protection systems, mini piles, tie-down
anchors, among others.

Pre-TenderDesign Review

The PR should carry out the following:

I. Review structural framing connections which are part of the primary system including shear connections, braced frame
connections, moment-resisting connections, among others. When connections are not detailed on the design drawings,
verify adequacy of the cited connection design loads/procedures.
2. Perform general review of design to evaluate presence of any conditions which might precipitate instability or structural
overstress.
3. Review specification sections pertaining to Primary Structural Support System.
4. Review performance criteria for contractor-designed components such as pre-cast concrete elements, shear connections,
braced frame connections, moment-resisting connections, cold-formed metal framing components (primary framing
components, not cladding), pre-engineered metal building systems, among others.

Minimum ReportRequirements
Prior to the issuance of the final peer review report, the PR is encouraged to exchange review comments with the EOR in the
presence of the Owner and/or his representative in order to resolve as many issues as possible.

Content

The following items shall be included in the final peer review report:

I. List of the documents on which the review was based;

2. Building Codes and Standards on which the peer review was based;

3. Methodology and assumptions of the review;

4. List of software/analysis tools used with descriptive statements about software, tools and other computer programs used
in the review;

5. Items to be subsequently reviewed by others (e.g. contractor-designed items);

6. Exclusions/limitations (e.g. peer review was limited to primary structural support systems);

7. Outstanding items/unresolved issues; and

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8. Results, findings, conclusions and recommendations of the review.

9. The final peer review report shall be addressed to the Owner-Client/representative and the EOR. Upon completion of the
review, the PR shall issue a certificate stating that the peer review has been successfully completed

Terms of Review Procedureand Methodology to be Used

The review analysis and design criteria must meet the requirement of the Owner-Client as defined in his design brief including
any applicable item in the Terms of Reference which form part of their agreement with the EOR.
Preferably, the PR shall use the same design criteria and standards specified by the EOR. Deviations from the said criteria and
standards must be done only with the permission of the EOR.
Software to be used in the review should preferably be the same software used by the EOR ( e.g. the same editions or versions).
The difference of versions should be agreed upon but a difference of one level may be considered acceptable unless the more
recent versions employ a different analysis procedures or features that are almost entirely different to the EOR's software
procedures or features.

Language to be Used

The manner of reporting shall always be factual. Numerical values and status to be presented must be taken purely from the
final design review documents submitted and from the results of the independent review's analysis and assessments per
applicable codes and standards.

The terms and phrases to be included in reporting any issue arising from the design review must be written carefully and reflect
professionalism. The PR must not use offensive nor malicious words or phrases. Tims, the report must be factual and
enlightening for the EOR and PR.
The assessment of each part of the report should avoid terms like erroneous, in error and misses, among others. Reporting
should preferably be neutral, for example, statement for bars needing additional quantity may be stated "underestimated" and
bars in element with quantities that maybe reduced may be stated that "bars are overestimated by as much as 25%".

The PR shall make comments that are clear, legible and complete so that the EOR will easily understand it. Clear comments
will eliminate confusion and reduce time spent in back-check.

Mark-upand Comments

Generally, comments should be complete, clear and legible.

If possible, the PR should use words which would apply to numerous drawings so that the comments do not need to be repeated
on each drawing.

When the PR makes the same specific comments at many different details, the comments should be identified by either creating
a standard, numbered list of comments with the comment numbers referenced at each detail, or by marking the comments on
each detail.

The PR may use 'paste-on' comments where applicable to save time and to maintain uniformity of comments.

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Examples of Reviewer's Comments/Wordings

• Use specific comments such as: "Show complete details in accordance with your calculation in pages 17 to 24. "
• Do not use vague comments such as: "Clarify welding. "
• Avoid personalized wording such as: "Your calculations for this connection is in error."
• Provide code references for comments whenever possible: "Provide additional lath support at horizontal soffits per ... "
• If the properties of an element were improperly used in calculations and the element is overstressed, the PR should write
a comment on the sheet where the overstressed element is shown such as: "W18 x 36 overstressed. Recheck Section
Modulus used in calculation. See AISC page .... and your calculation sheet F-19. "
• The PR can make independent calculations when portions of the design professional's calculations are difficult to follow
or interpret: "Shear wall is overstressed along Gridline-A, wall shears is in excess to allowable by I 3 kN/m. "
• If the PR does extensive independent calculations, then he or she must number the calculations in sequence and mark the
calculation page number on the comment to facilitate the back-check: Composite beam overstressed, recheck design loads.
See page 28. ''

References
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc., Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of
Structures. ASEP Committee on Design Peer Review 1999-2000
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc., National Structural Code of the Philippines 1992, Volume 1.
Fourth Edition
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc., National Structural Code of the Philippines 2001, Volume I, Fifth
Edition
Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Jnc., National Structural Code of the Philippines 2010, Volume I, Sixth
Edition
American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut - Structural Engineers Coalition. Recommended Guidelines for
Performing an Independent Structural Engineering Review in the State of Connecticut. Document SEC/CT301-08.
American Concrete Institute, ACI 318 (2008). Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (AC/ 318-08) and
Commentary.
American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE 7 (2005), Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCEISEJ
7-05).
American Society of Civil Engineers, Ethics: Guidelinesfor Professional Conduct for Civil Engineers. January 2008
Autodesk, Inc., Revit Structure 2011 User's Guide.
CTBUH 811> World Congress 2008, The Role of PR in the Foundation Design of the World's Tallest Buildings, Baker, Kiefer,
Nicoson and Fahoum.
D. Matthew Stuart, Project Specific Peer Review Guidelines -A Professor Odyssey, Structure Magazine August 2010.
International Code Council, Uniform Building Code 1997.
IP ENZ Practice Note 02, Peer Review - Reviewing the work of another Engineer.
Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center Report No. 2010/05, Guidelines for Performance-Based Seismic Design of
Tall Buildings, Version l.O, November 2010.

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EARTHQUAKE RECORDING INSTRUMENTATION FOR
BUILDINGS

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L adequate earthquake records have been obtained for

various types of buildings or relevant provisions in the
Technology on building instrumentation for seismic NSCP have been amended, the waiver stated above is
monitoring has improved tremendously in the past decade. temporarily suspended and buildings indicated in Table 1
The purpose of this Guidelines and Implementing Rules on shall be provided with earthquake recording instruments.
Earthquake Recording Instrumentation for Buildings is to
provide information on the specifications and uses of ASEP therefore deemed it necessary to improve our
earthquake recording instruments or buildings as provided understanding of the building response based on real
in Section I 05.2 of the National Structural Code of the seismic event from local earthquake generators by
Philippines 2010 Volume 1, Sixth Edition [NSCP 2010]. promoting earthquake recording instrumentation for
buildings as the NSCP provision was reiterated in the 200 I
The Guidelines and Implementing Ruleson Earthquake and 2010 Editions. Due to more recent developments in
Recording Instrumentation for Buildings provide building instrumentation technology, a number of
earthquake instrumentation schemes for certain buildings instrumentations are available to obtain the building
to record building response during major seismic events for response, and satisfy and comply with the objective of the
subsequent analysis. Adequate analysis of building NSCP Section I 05 provisions. Hence, the requirement for
response during earthquake is an important parameter in three (3) accelerographs is further enhanced and modified
building safety evaluation in the confirmation and to consider the latest and economical building instruments,
resumption of operations. thus, the combination or combinations of accelerographs,
accelerometers, velocity meters and data loggers are
Installation of earthquake recording instruments first considered. To measure building response due to long
appeared in the National Structural Code of the Philippines period earthquakes and distant sources normally critical to
1992 Edition. At that period, structural engineers were tall buildings, the addition ofvelocimeters is necessary.
mostly interested in the strength design capacity of the
buildings based on seismic parameters provided in the To further address the disaster management effort in the
Uniform Building Code (UBC) of the United States, a country, essential facilities such as hospitals and some
referral standard of the NSCP. This provision in the 1992 government buildings, which are important facilities in
NSCP, however, was not enforced. Code developers disaster response, are recommended to be instrumented. In
started to recognize the importance of not only strength but addition, with this new provision, building response from
serviceability in buildings as well. The experiences from low-rise structures can be obtained to determine building
the 1994 Northridge Earthquake in the US and the 1995 behavior due to near source or short period earthquakes.
Kobe Earthquake in Japan gave credence to these
considerations.

The NSCP 20 IO states that" Unless waived by the building

official, eve,y building in Seismic Zone 4 over fifty (50)
meters in height shall be provided with not less than three
(3) approved recording accelerograph. The accelerograph
shall be interconnected for common start and common
timing." Due to recent earthquakes and proliferation of
high-rise buildings, the Philippines needs to have its own
earthquake records for validating the seismic design
parameters used, in order to support earthquake disaster
mitigation I remedial efforts; thus, there is the need to
implement the requirements for the earthquake recording
instrumentation. Until such time that considerable sets of

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III. OBJECTIVES OF THESE GUIDELINES IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 102 of the National Building Code of the ACCELEROGRAPH are accelerograph records the
Philippines (PD 1096) states that "It is hereby declared to acceleration of particles on the surface of the earth as a
be the policy of the State to safeguard life, health, property, function of time, which is called an accelerogram. The
and public welfare, consistent with the principles of sound accelerograph generally records three mutually
environmental management and control; and to this end, perpendicular components of motion in the vertical and
make it the purpose of this Code to provide for all buildings two orthogonal horizontal directions.
and structures, a framework of minimum standards and
requirements to regulate and control their location, site, ACCELERATION is the rate at which the velocity of a
design, quality of materials, construction, use, occupancy, particle changes with time.
and maintenance."
ACCELEROMETER is an instrument used to measure
In conformance thereto and as provided in the NSCP 2010, acceleration in the vertical and two orthogonal horizontal
these Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake directions. An accelerometer has no built-in data recording
Recording Instrumentation for Buildings is developed to capacity and is attached to a multi-channel data logger or
improve the understanding of the actual dynamic behavior an accelerograph to record measured acceleration.
of buildings under earthquake loading and confirm the
design according to the NSCP. The recorded data can be ACCREDITED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (ASE) is
a civil engineer with special qualifications to practice
used to improve the structural code thereby reducing loss
structural engineering with special training in earthquake
of lives and limbs as well as properties during future
damaging earthquakes. The response data from several engineering and certified by ASEP.
buildings in a particular area or several areas will also be
ACTIONS (GROUND MOTION) is a general term
used as basis for the government's earthquake disaster
including all aspects of ground motion, namely
mitigation/remedial and rehabilitation strategies including
acceleration, velocity, or displacement from an earthquake
its emergency response and relief operations programs.
or other energy source.
The instruments may also be used to set off alarms at
specified intensity levels. They may also be used to trigger
BANDWIDTH is the frequency range that the sensor
automatic switching off utilities such as gas lines, electric
operates, measured in hertz. (Hz)
power lines and elevators as may be prudent in case of high
intensity earthquake. The recorded data are important
CHANNEL is a path along which information (as data or
parameters for building safety re-evaluation and
voice) in the form of electrical signal, passes; a band of
resumption of operations including post-earthquake
frequencies of sufficient width for a single radio or
evaluation of buildings.
television communication.

CLUSTERED BUILDINGS is a group of buildings built

close together on a sizable tract of land in order to preserve
open spaces larger than the individual yard for common
recreation.

DAMPING is the energy dissipation properties of a

material or system under cyclic stress.

DATA LOGGER is a data logger is an electronic device

that records data over time or in relation to location either
with a built in instrument or sensor or via external
instruments and sensors.

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DISPLACEMENT is the measured distance travelled by NATURAL FREQUENCY is the number of wave cycles
a particle from an initial position. per second which a system tends to oscillate in the absence
of any driving or damping force.
ENVIRONMENT is the aggregate of surrounding things,
conditions, or influences that may affect the operability of PEAK GROUND ACCELERATION (PGAj is the
an instrumentation device such as accelerograph, maximum ground acceleration at a specific location for the
velocimeter, etc. time interval.

ERL Earthquake Recording Instrumentations. PERIOD is the time interval required for one full cycle of
a wave.
FFT. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is a numerical
algorithm to compute the discrete Fourier transform (DFT) REFUGE AREA is an area inside a building where people
and it's inverse. Fourier analysis converts time to evacuate or assemble during a disaster or emergency i.e.
frequency and vice versa; an FFT rapidly computes such fire, but not for earthquake.
transformations by factorizing the DFT matrix into a
product of sparse factors. RESPONSE SPECTRUM is a plot of the peak or
amplitude of steady-state response ( displacement, velocity
GALS is the unit measure of acceleration equivalent to or acceleration) of a series of oscillators of varying natural
(l/IOOO)*g. Note that 1000 gals= lg. frequency that are forced into motion by the same base
vibration or shock.
g is acceleration due to gravity equals to 9 .81 m/s2 or 32.2
ft/s". SIR. Seismic Instrumentation Room.

INTENSITY is a number (written as a Roman numeral) STRONG MOTION is a ground motion of sufficient
describing the severity of an earthquake in terms of its amplitude to be of interest in evaluating the damage caused
effects on the earth's surface and on humans and their by earthquakes or nuclear explosions.
structures.
TIME HISTORY is the sequence of values of any time-
INTENSITY METER is an intensity meter records and varying quantity (such as a ground motion measurement)
stores the various data that are associated with the reckoned at a set of[usually] equal time intervals.
earthquake and that it can notify those data to host system
as it equips data communication function. In addition, it VELOCIMETER is an instrument used to measure
makes the "Earthquake Early Warning System" workable velocity of a particle.
with creating a system network by making use of optional
"earthquake early detecting function." VELOCITY is a measure of the rate of motion of a particle
expressed as the rate of change of its position in a particular
IP67. The Ingress Protection rating system is a direction with time.
classification system showing the degrees of protection of
the instrumentation device from solid objects and liquids.
The first number refers to the protection against solid
objects, normally dust. If the first number is 0, there is no
protection provided. A number 5 refers to limited
protection against dust. The number 6 is for total protection
against dust. The second number of the IP rating system
refers to protection against liquids. A "O" indicates no
protection, while a "7" refers to protection against
immersion between 15 cm to 1 m for 30 minutes.

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V. EARTHQUAKE RECORDING
INSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements of NSCP Section I 05.2 shall apply to all

existing buildings listed in Table I, located in Seismic
Zone 4 (entire Philippines except Palawan and Tawi-
Tawi), for which certificates of occupancies were issued.
Building permits shall only be issued for buildings
qualified for seismic instrumentation when site or location
ofSIRhas been indicated or incorporated in the plan.

TABLE 1. EARTHQUAKE RECORDING INSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

TYPE AND HEIGHTOF LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

BUILDING
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

A. Hospitals, schools and I. Three (3) accelerographs at 1. Accelerograph for

other buildings fifty Ground Floor I Lowest recording waveform and
(50) meters high and Basement; Middle Floor; transformed to FFT.
above and Floor Below Roof, or
2. Data output to include
2. One ( 1) accelerograph at acceleration response
Ground Floor I Lowest spectra and pseudo
Basement interphased with acceleration response.
two (2) accelerometers at
Middle Floor and Floor
3. With OPS capability.
Below Roof, or 4. Capability to send data to
data center of the
3. Three (3) accelerometers
government.
with common data logger
at Ground Floor I Lowest
Basement; Middle Floor;
and Floor Below Roof

B. Hospitals with 50-bed One ( 1) accelerograph or one

capacity or more and (I) accelerometer connected to
Schools with twenty a data logger, at Ground Floor I
(20) classrooms or more Lowest Basement
but not less than three
(3) storey high

C. Provincial I City I One ( 1) accelerograph or one

Municipal Halls and (I) accelerometer connected to
Buildings a data logger, at Ground Floor
Level/Lowest Basement

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TABLE 1. EARTHQUAKERECORDINGINSTRUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

(continued)
TYPE AND HEIGHTOF REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION
BUILDING
PRIVATEBUILDINGS

A. Buildings fifty (50) meters 1. Three (3) accelerographs at 1. Accelerograph for recording
high and above Ground Floor I Lowest waveform and transformed to
Basement; Middle Floor; and FFT.
Floor Below Roof, or
2. Data output to include
2. One (1) accelerograph at acceleration response spectra
Ground Floor I Lowest and pseudo acceleration
Basement interphase with two response.
(2) accelerometers at Middle
3. For buildings above ninety
Floor and Floor Below Roof, or
(90) meters or thirty (30)
3. Three (3) accelerometers with storeys in height, additional
common data logger at Ground velocity meter at ground floor
Floor I Lowest Basement; I lowest basement shall be
Middle Floor; and Floor Below installed. Output data to
Roof include velocity response
spectra and pseudo velocity
B. Hospitals with 50-bed One (I) accelerograph or one (I) response spectra. Data logger
capacity or more and accelerometer connected to a data to be part of the system.
Schools with 20 classrooms logger at Ground Floor I Lowest 4. With OPS capability.
or more but not less than Basement
three (3) storey high

C. Commercial Buildings with One ( 1) accelerograph or one ( 1)

occupancy of at least one accelerometer connected to a data
thousand (1,000) persons or logger at Ground Floor I Lowest
gross floor area of at least Basement
ten thousand ( 10,000)
square meters

I shows the types of buildings required to be

with earthquake recording instrumentation. The
requirements for installation of accelerograph are for
buildings located in cities and municipalities within a 200
km radius from a Type A faults as specified in the NSCP
2010 and as indicated from the active fault maps issued by
the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology
(PHIVOLCS).

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For clustered buildings with completely similar design and For new buildings, the installation of these instruments
construction, it shall have a minimum of eighteen ( 18) shall form part of the requirements for Certificate of
channels with a common data logger. The location of the Occupancy issued by the Building Official.
instruments shall be determined by an Accredited
4. Additional Requisite Information of Buildings to be
Structural Engineer.
instrumented. It is necessary to establish a baseline
data to make effective use of the records to be
I. Maintenance. Earthquake Recording Instruments shall collected from the accelerograph(s) installed in the
be maintained in proper working condition. The building. The following information are required:
installation, servicing or removal of the instruments
shall be done by qualified technical personnel of the a As-built blueprints,
supplier whose product complies with the minimum a Structural design calculations,
specifications as specified in these Guidelines and
Implementing Rules. a Dynamic analysis (mode shapes and
frequencies) as used in the design
Maintenance of the instruments shall be by the owner calculations, if available, forced-vibration
of the building subject to the monitoring of the test results, and ambient-vibration test
Building Official or its designated representative. results, and
• Comprehensive subsurface soil exploration
2. Service Period. The maximum service interval is one
and investigation report.
(I) year. If the instrument is inoperative at two
consecutive service inspections, then a re-inspection
Vl. DATA PROCESSING
and servicing shall be required at a maximum service
interval of six (6) months until the instrument is
Modem strong motion instruments have capabilities to
rendered fully operative. When the instrument
continuously requires repair for a period of four (4) store and transmit digital data through telecommunications
consecutive years, or inoperative repeatedly for at links and other media, including the internet.
least three (3) times in a four (4)-year period, the
instrument shall be replaced. I. The data from digital recordings are passed through a
correction algorithm that applies a high-frequency
3. Instrumentation of Selected Building. All owners of filter (50 Hz typical: I Hz= I cycle per second). Plots
existing buildings listed in Table 1 shall provide of the corrected acceleration, velocity, and
accessible space for the installation of appropriate displacements for each channel of recording are
earthquake recording instruments. Location of said prepared.
instruments shall be determined by an Accredited
Structural Engineer. 2. Response spectra are calculated for periods up to about
half of the long-period limit. Linear plots of relative-
For proposed buildings, the Accredited Structural acceleration response spectra and plots of pseudo-
Engineer shall include the layout, instrument acceleration response are prepared if specified to the
specifications, installation requirements, and location instrument supplier.
of the instrument in the structural plans submitted for
building permit purposes. 3. Fourier amplitude spectra, calculated by Fast Fourier
Transform (FFT), are presented on linear axes and log-
The actual installation of the instruments shall be log axes. These sets of processed data are then
verified by the Building Official. provided to the user for evaluation, assessment of
facilities and structures, and research.
For existing buildings without ER!, the installation of
these instruments shall form part of the requirements
of the Annual Certificate of Inspection issued by the
Building Official.

For existing buildings with ERI, the building owner

shall be required to submit a certification from ASE
that the existing ER! conform to these guidelines. If
the existing ERI do not conform to these guidelines,
the building owner shall upgrade such ERL

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS I " Continuous Monitoring: Capable for

REQUIREMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE continuous recording by minimum one (1)
RECORDING INSTRUMENTS year

The following are the minimum specifications for o AD converter: 24 bit or better.
Emthquake Recording Instruments to be used for
buildings listed in Table I. D. Timing.

Accelerographs/ Accelerometers: • Interval: Half second or less.

• Accuracy: Plus or minus 0.2 second per 100

o Minimum design life: Ten ( 10) years and seconds.
should be demonstrated and certified to have
a 40,000-hour mean time (minimum) • Type: GPS or NTP server.
between failures.
E. Triggering.
• Minimum of three (3) components - Vertical,
Longitudinal and Transverse
• Method: Pendulum or other device using
o Natural frequency: Above 50 Hz. earthquake motion as exciting force.

• Damping: Approximately 60 to 70 percent • Level: Accelerograph: 0.5 to 100 gals,

critical. nominal I Velocimeter: 0.005 mrn/s to I
mm/s
• Sensitivity: ±2000 gals or ±2g (full scale/V)
• Time: Full operation of accelerograph I
• Bandwidth: DC to l 00 Hz velocimeter in not over 0.1 second after
• Environment: IP67 or better activation.

• Input Range: ±2g - ±6g F. Power.

Velocimeters • Battery maintained by trickle charger from

AC power and capable of powering the
" Minimum of three (3) components - Vertical, accelerograph and velocimeter for two (2)
Longitudinal and Transverse days after loss of power.
• Natural frequency: Above 50 Hz.
G. Communication
• Damping: Approximately 60 to 70 percent
critical. • Ethernet: IO base-T or 100 base-TX
" Sensitivity: ±2 mis • Protocol: TCP/IP FTP/SFTP
" Bandwidth: 0.1 Hz to I 00 Hz
2. Records. When media is used for recording, a
• Environment: IP67 or better new media load shall be placed in the instruments
when the media remaining is less than 1/3 of
Data Logger I Recording. (Common for original load. For instruments, memory should be
Accelerographs/Accelerometers and Velocimeters) copied out and emptied when the remaining
amount is less than 1/3 of the original capacity.
" Sampling Frequency: A minimum of 100
samples per second. 3. Refurbishing and Replacement. When the
instrument supplier finds that the instrument must
• Time: From at least 20 seconds before the be removed from the building for repair, the
ground shaking begins until 30 seconds after instrument shall be replaced by a temporary
the last triggering level motion.
identical instrument, and the permanent
O
RMS Noise: System noise shall be less than instrument shall be returned and made operative
40 µg's measured over O - 30 Hz. within 60 days from the removal date.

• Media: Digital storage media (minimum of

32 GB)

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4. Battery Inspection. The instrument shall be tested IX. DAT A RETRIEVAL AND
with any charge device disconnected from an INTERPRETATION
electric power source.
Immediately after the occurrence of an Intensity VI
VIII. LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE earthquake or greater in the locality as determined by
INSTRUMENTS the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology (PHJVOLCS), the Building Official shall
1. General. issue a written notice to the building owner to retrieve
the data and to have the data interpreted by an
The instrument shall be located so that access by Accredited Structural Engineer. The retrieval and
qualified technical personnel is maintained at all times interpretation of the data shall be performed by an
and is unobstructed by room contents. A sign stating Accredited Structural Engineer. The data and
"MAINTAIN CLEAR ACCESS TO THIS interpretation of the building shall be submitted by the
INSTRUMENT" shall be posted in a conspicuous Owner to the DPWH for storage, post-earthquake
location. No instruments shall be located in refuge safety evaluation of the building, and for emergency
area. response.

The preferred locations of the instruments are in small, X. DATA STORAGE AND ARCHIVING
seldom-used rooms or closets near a column (in a
vertically aligned stack). with adequate space to Data storage and archiving shall be at the DPWH
securely mount the instrument and an approved Central Office or other data centers designated by the
protective enclosure attached securely to the floor. The DPWH. The ASEP, upon written request to the
locations shall be marked on the submitted structural DPWH, shall be provided the said data.
and architectural floor plans, and properly approved.
XL CERTIFICATE OF INSTALLATION OF
2. Buildings with three (3) or more instruments. EARTHQUAKE RECORDING
INSTRUMENT A TlON
Buildings with three (3) or more
accelerographs/accelerometers shall be located in the Upon compliance of building owners of these
ground floor/lowest basement, middle floor, and the Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake
topmost floor of the building. When applicable, Recording Instrumentation, the Building Official shall
velocimeter shall be located in the lowest basement or issue a Certificate of Installation of Earthquake
ground floor level. The locations of the instruments are Recording Instrumentation. The Certificate must be
selected to provide the maximum information of the posted at the roorn/s where the instrument is located
building response from a major earthquake. Such and in a conspicuous place, properly
information would form part of the valuable data in protected/secured, in the ground floor lobby of the
understanding the building's behavior during major building.
seismic event.
XII. TESTING, INSPECTION AND
3. Orientation of the Instruments. COMMISSIONING

All instruments shall be installed with the same Building Owner, Building Official, and Supplier shall
orientation relative to the building, with the orientation inspect, test, and commission the seismic monitoring
chosen such that the reference or long dimension of system together to ensure that the systems are in
the instrument is aligned with a major axis of the proper operational condition and comply with the
building. The orientation of the instrument shall be requirements of these guidelines. The Supplier must
clearly marked on the submitted structural plans. The submit a certificate from the manufacturer that the
supplier-installer shall certify that the instruments are instrument is in good working condition.
oriented as per plan.
The Building Owner shall be responsible for the
protection and maintenance of the site of the ERi as
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XIII. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

The seismic monitoring system shall have a

maintenance clearance as per the requirement of the
National Structural Code of the Philippines under
Section 105.2. "Maintenance and service shall be
provided by the owner of the building."

"The supplier shall provide guarantee that the system

shall have a maintenance period for at least IO years.
For the service period, the maximum service interval
is one year. The equipment obsolescence shall not
hinder the proper continuous operation of the
equipment throughout the 10 years duration. When the
equipment's supplier finds that the instrument must be
removed from the building for repair, there must be a
service unit as a temporary replacement to continue
the collection of data, if and when there is an
occurrence of an earthquake during the duration of the
repair.

XIV. REFERENCES

D Skolniket. al. A Quantitative Basis for Building

Instrumentation Specifications, NSF CMMI Research
and Innovation Conference, 2009 (Hawaii).

M. Celebi. Seismic Instrumentation of Buildings:

Special GSA/USGS PROJECT (2002).

Guideline for ANSS Seismic Monitoring of

Engineered Civil Systems - Version 1.0.

National Building Code of the Philippines, PD 1096.

National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP),

Volume I, Buildings, Towers and Other Vertical
Structures, Sixth Edition, 20 I 0.

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Table of Contents

.,SiCTION 201 4
..aENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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4
:'.io I. 1 Scope 4
:\;ECTION 202 4
''otFINITIONS 4
/}ECTION 203 10
''colVIBINATIONS OF LOADS 10
General 10
Symbols and Notations 10
Load Combinations using Strength Design or Load and Resistance Factor Design 11
Load Combinations Using Allowable Stress or Allowable Strength Design 11
Special Seismic Load Combinations 11
·',SECTION 204 12
:/·I>,EAD LOADS 12
General 12
Weights of Materials and Constructions 12
Partition Loads 12
.SECTION 205 15
·,LIVE LOADS 15
General 15
Critical Distribution of Live Loads 15
Floor Live Loads 15
Roof Live Loads 19
Reduction of Live Loads 19
Alternate Floor Live Load Reduction 20
'§,~CTION 206 21
.OTHER l\'IINIMUM LOADS 21
General 21
206.2 Other Loads 21
206.3 Impact Loads 21
/206.4 Anchorage of Concrete and Masonry Walls 21
206.5 Interior Wall Loads 21
)206.6 Retaining Walls 21
\i206.7 Water Accumulation 21
<2o6.8 Uplift on Floors and Foundations 22
206.9 Crane Loads 22
206.10 Heliport and Helistop Landing Areas 22
SECTION 207 23
})VIND LOADS 23
· ·.·····. ·. ··.i07.1 Spect 'fj tea tiions . 23
\.207A General Requirements 23
'..207A. I Procedures 23
//207 A.2 Definitions 25
i207A
,:c., • 3 S ym bo I s an d N orations
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207A.4 General 31
207A.5 Wind Hazard Map 32
207A.6 Wind Directionality 35
207A.7 Exposure 36
207A.8 Topographic Effects .46
207A.9 Gust Effects .49
207A.9.1 Gust Effect Factor 55
207A. IO Enclosure Classification 57
207A.11 Internal Pressure Coefficient 60
2078 Wind Loads On Buildings-MWFRS (Directional Procedure) 61
2078. l Scope 61
Part 1: Enclosed, Partially Enclosed, and Open Buildings of All Heights 62
2078.2 General Requirements 62
2078.3 Velocity Pressure 62
2078.4 Wind Loads-Main Wind Force-Resisting System 68
Part 2: Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings with h = 48 m 82
2078.5 General Requirements 82
2078.6 Wind Loads-Main Wind Force-Resisting System 84
207C Wind Loads On Buildings-MWFRS (Envelope Procedure) 104
Part I: Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Low-Rise Buildings 104
207C.2 General Requirements 104
207C.3 Velocity Pressure 105
207C.4 Wind Loads - Main Wind-Force Resisting System 109
Part 2: Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Low-Rise Buildings 112
207C.5 General Requirements 113
207C.6 Wind Loads - Main Wind-Force Resisting System 114
207D Wind Loads on Other Structures and Building Appurtenances - MWFRS 119
2070.2 General Requirements 119
207D.3 Velocity Pressure 119
2070.4 Design Wind Loads - Solid Freestanding Walls and Solid Signs 122
2070.5 Design Wind Loads-Other Structures 122
2070.6 Parapets 123
2070.8 Minimum Design Wind Loading 126
207E Wind Loads - Components and Cladding (C&C) 130
207E.1 Scope 130
207E.2 General Requirements 132
207E.3 Velocity Pressure 133
Part I: Low-Rise Buildings 136
207.E.4 Building Types 136
Part 2: Low-Rise Buildings (Simplified) 137
207E.5 Building Types 137
Part 3: Buildings with h > 18 m 139
207E.6 Building Types 139
Part 4: Buildings with h ::;; 48 111 (Simplified) 140
207E.7 Building Types 140
Part 5: Open Buildings 155
207E.8 Building Types 155
Part 6: Building Appurtenances and Rooftop Structures and Equipment.. 156
207E.9 Parapets 156
207.E.10 Roof Overhangs 157
207E. l I Rooftop Structures and Equipment for Buildings with h ::;; 18 111 158
207F Wind Tunnel Procedure 180
SECTION 208 184
EARTHQUAKE LOADS 184
208 .1 General 184

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Definitions 184
Syrnbols and Notations 184
Basis for Design 185
Minimum Design Lateral Forces and Related Effects 212
Earthquake Loads and Modeling Requirements 219
Detailed Systems Design Requirements 221
Non-Building Structures 229
Lateral Force on Elements of Structures, Nonstructural Components and Equipment Supported by Structures 231
Alternative Earthquake Load Procedure 236
<::TION 209 236
.ftb LATERAL LOADS 236
General 236
'TION 210 238
iN LOADS 238
Roof Drainage 238
Design Rain Loads 238
Ponding Instability 238
Controlled Drainage 238
C ·C··TION 211 238
OD LOADS 238
General 238
Definitions 23 8
Design Requirements 239
Loads During Flooding 240
Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas 242
Design and Construction 242
Flood Hazard Documentation 242
Consensus Standards and Other Referenced Documents 243

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201.1 Scope The following terms are defined for use in this section:

This chapter provides minimum design load requirements ACCESS FLOOR SYSTEM is an assembly consisting of
for the design of buildings, towers and other vertical panels mounted on pedestals to provide an under-floor
structures. Loads and appropriate load combinations which space for the installation of mechanical, electrical,
have been developed to be used together for strength communication or similar systems or to serve as an air-
design and allowable stress design are set forth. supply or return-air plenum.

AGRICULTURAL BUILDING is a structure designed

and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain,
poultry, livestock or other horticultural products. The
structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place
of employment where agricultural products are processed,
treated, or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the
public.

ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN (ASD) is a method of

proportioning and designing structural members such that
elastically computed stresses produced in the members by
nominal loads do not exceed specified allowable stresses
(also called working stress design).

ASSEMBLY BUILDING is a building or portion of a

building for the gathering together of 50 or more persons
for such purposes as deliberation, education, instruction,
worship, entertainment, amusement, drinking or dining, or
awaiting transportation.

AWNING is an architectural projection that provides

weather protection, identity, or decoration and is wholly
supported by the building to which it is attached.

BALCONY, EXTERIOR, is an exterior floor system

projecting from and supported by a structure without ,i.
additional independent supports.

BASE is the level at which the earthquake motions are

considered to be imparted to the structure or the level at
which the structure, as a dynamic vibrator, is supported.

BASE SHEAR is the total design lateral force or shear at

the base of a structure.

BASIC WIND SPEED is a three-second gust speed at 10

m above the ground in Exposure C (see Section 207 A.7.3) {:
as determined in accordance with Section 207A.5.1 and /
associated with an annual probability of 0.02, (i.e. 50-year >
mean recurrence interval). ,.

BEARING WALL SYSTEM is a structural system that >

does not have a complete vertical load-carrying .
frame. See Section 208.4.6.1.

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(BOUNDARY ELEMENT is an element at edges of percentage of openings in the balance of the building
i openings or at perimeters of shear walls or diaphragms. envelope does not exceed 20 percent.

>;RACED FRAME is essentially a vertical truss system of These conditions are expressed by the following equations:
< the concentric or eccentric type that is provided to resist
..
lateral forces. I. A0 > 1.10Aoi
};UILDING FRAME SYSTEM is essentially a complete 2. A0 > smaller of (0. 5 m2 01· 0. OlAg)
< space frame that provides support for gravity loads. See
Section 208.4.6.2.

\ BRACED WALL LINE is a series of braced wall panels

See symbols and notations.
in a single storey that meets the requirements of Section
< 620.10.3.
BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURE, REGULAR-
SHAPED refers to a building or other structure having no
.riRACED WALL PANEL is a section of wall braced in
unusual geometrical irregularity in spatial form.
>accordance with Section 620.10.3.
BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURES, RIGID refer
/tmILDING, ENCLOSED is a building that does not
to a building or other structure whose fundamental
ifomply with the requirements for open or partially
frequency is greater than or equal to 1.0 Hz.
\enclosed buildings.

I< rimLDING ENVELOPE refers to cladding, roofing,

exterior wall, glazing, door assemblies, window
BUILDING, SIMPLE DIAPHRAGM refers to a
building in which both windward and leeward wind loads
are transmitted through floor and roof diaphragms to the
assemblies, skylight assemblies, and other components
same vertical MWFRS (e.g., no structural separations).
e11closing the building.
CANTILEVERED COLUMN ELEMENT is a column
/~rnLDING, FLEXIBLE refers to slender buildings that
element in a lateral-force-resisting system that cantilevers
have a fundamental natural frequency less than 1.0 Hz.
from a fixed base and has minimal moment capacity at the
top, with lateral forces applied essentially at the top.
h~ILDING, LOW-RISE is an enclosed or partially
/enclosed building that complies with the following
COLLECTOR is a member or element provided to
i conditions:
transfer lateral forces from a portion of a structure to
vertical elements of the lateral-force-resisting system.
Mean roof height, h, less than or equal to I Sm, and
COMPONENT is a part or element of an architectural,
Mean roof height, h, does not exceed least horizontal electrical, mechanical or structural system.
dimension.
COMPONENT, EQUIPMENT is a mechanical or
"iiiLILDING, OPEN refers to a building having each wall
electrical component or element that is part of a mechanical
at least 80 percent open. This condition is expressed for
and/or electrical system.
~ach wall by the equation A0 ~ 0. 8Ag. See symbols and
,. COMPONENT, FLEXIBLE is a component, including
its attachments, having a fundamental period greater than
ijUILDING, PARTIALLY ENCLOSED is a building 0.06 s.
that complies with both of the following conditions:
COMPONENT, RIGID is a component, including its
the total area of openings in a wall that receives attachments, having a fundamental period less than or
positive external pressure exceeds the sum of the areas equal to 0.06s.
· of openings in the balance of the building envelope
•· (walls and roof) by more than I 0%; and COMPONENTS AND CLADDING refers to elements of
the building envelope that do not qualify as part of the
< The total area of openings in a wall that receives MWFRS.
i positive external pressure exceeds 0.5 m2 or 1 percent
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CONCENTRICALLY-BRACED FRAME is a braced DIAPHRAGM CHORD or SHEAR WALL CHORD is

frame in which the members are subjected primarily to the boundary element of a diaphragm or shear wall that is
axial forces. assumed to take axial stresses analogous to the flanges of a
beam.
CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME
CONSTRUCTION is a type of construction in which the DIAPHRAGM STRUT (drag strut, tie, and collector) is
primary structural elements are formed by a system of the element of a diaphragm parallel to the applied load that
repetitive wood framing members. collects and transfers diaphragm shear to the vertical
resisting elements or distributes loads within the
COVERING, IMPACT-RESISTANT is a covering diaphragm. Such members may take axial tension or
designed to protect impact-resistant glazing. compression.

CRlPPLE WALL is a framed stud wall extending from DIAPHRAGM, UNBLOCKED is a diaphragm that has
the top of the foundation to the underside of floor framing edge nailing at supporting members only. Blocking
for the lowest occupied level. between supporting structural members at panel edges is
not included.
DEAD LOADS consist of the weight of all materials and
fixed equipment incorporated into the building or other DRIFT or STOREY DRIFT is the lateral displacement of
structure. one level relative to the level above or below.

DECK is an exterior floor system supported on at least two DUAL SYSTEM is a combination of moment-resisting
opposing sides by an adjacent structure and/or posts, piers, frames and shear walls or braced frames designed
or other independent supports. accordance with the criteria of Section 208.4.6.4.

DESIGN BASIS GROUND MOTION is that ground EA VE HEIGHT is the distance from the ground surface
motion that has a I O percent chance of being exceeded in adjacent to the building to the roof eave line at a particular ·
50 years as determined by a site-specific hazard analysis or wall. If the height of the eave varies along the wall, the
may be determined from a hazard map. average height shall be used.

DESIGN FORCE is the equivalent static force to be used ECCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAME (EBF) is a .
in the determination of wind loads for open buildings and steel-braced frame designed in conformance with Section
other structures. 528.

DESIGN RESPONSE SPECTRUM is an elastic EFFECTIVE WIND AREA is the area used to determine
response spectrum for 5 percent equivalent viscous GCv- For cladding fasteners, the effective wind area shall
damping used to represent the dynamic effects of the not be greater than the area that is tributary to an individual
Design Basis Ground Motion for the design of structures in fastener.
accordance with Sections 208.5 and 208.5.3.
ELASTIC RESPONSE PARAMETERS are forces and
DESIGN SEISMIC FORCE is the minimum total deformations determined from an elastic dynamic analysis
strength design base shear, factored and distributed in using an unreduced ground motion representation, in .•
accordance with Section 208.5. accordance with Section 208.5.3.

DESIGN PRESSURE is the equivalent static pressure to ESCARPMENT, also known as scarp, with respect to .
be used in the determination of wind loads for buildings. topographic effect in Section 207 A.8, is a cliff or steep •·
.slope generally separating two levels or gently sloping
DIAPHRAGM is a horizontal or nearly horizontal system areas (see Figure 207 A-8-1 ).
acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting
elements. The term "diaphragm" includes horizontal ESSENTIAL FACILITIES are buildings, towers and
bracing systems. other vertical structures that are intended to remain
operational in the event of extreme environmental loading .
DIAPHRAGM, BLOCKED is a diaphragm in which all from wind or earthquakes.
sheathing edges not occurring on framing members are
supported on and connected to blocking. FACTORED LOAD is the product of a load specified in ·
Sections 204 through 208 and a load factor. See Section
203.3 for combinations of factored loads.

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BERBOARD is a fibrous, homogeneous panel made HARDBOARD is a fibrous-felted, homogeneous panel

h'i: lignocellulosic
fibers (usually wood or sugar cane made from lignocellulosic fibers consolidated under heat
asse) and having a density of less than 50 kg/m3 but and pressure in a hot press to a density not less than
;e than 160 kg/m3. 50kg/m3•

. EXIBLE ELEMENT or SYSTEM is one whose HILL, with respect to topographic effects in Section
efonnation under lateral load is significantly larger than 207A.8, is a land surface characterized by strong relief in
'<ljoining parts of the system. Limiting ratios for defining any horizontal direction (Figure 207A.8-2).
'pecific flexible elements are set forth in Section 208.5.1.3.
·~<· HORIZONTAL BRACING SYSTEM is a horizontal
PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND truss system that serves the same function as a diaphragm.
EVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FPRDI) is the
"epartment of Science and Technology's (DOST's) IMPACT-RESIST ANT COVERING, is a covering
'search and development arm on forest products designed to protect glazing, which has been shown by
tilization. It is mandated to conduct basic and applied testing in accordance with ASTM E1886 and ASTM
search to help the wood-using industries disseminate E 1996 of other approved test methods to withstand the
hformation and technologies on forest products to end impact or wind-borne debris missiles likely to be generated
in wind-borne debris regions during design winds.

FREE ROOF is a roof with a configuration generally IMPORTANCE FACTOR is a factor that accounts for
Conforming to those shown in Figures 2078.4-4 through the degree of hazard to human life and damage to property.
"o7B.4-6 (monoslope, pitched, or troughed) in an open
building with no enclosing walls underneath the roof INTERMEDIATE MOMENT RESISTING FRAME
'surface. (IMRF) is a concrete frame designed in accordance with
Section 412.
GARAGE is a building or portion thereof in which motor
~chicle containing flammable or combustible liquids or gas LATERAL-FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEM is that part
in
its tank is stored, repaired or kept. of the structural system designed to resist the Design
Seismic Forces.
GARAGE, PRIVATE, is a building or a portion of a
not more than 90m2 in area, in which only motor
i building, LIMIT ST ATE is a condition beyond which a structure or
vehicles used by the tenants of the building or buildings on member becomes unfit for service and is judged to be no
/the premises are kept or stored. longer useful for its intended function (serviceability limit
state) or to be unsafe (strength limit state).
GLAZING is a glass or transparent or translucent plastic
' • sheet used in windows, doors, skylights, or curtain walls. LIVE LOADS are those loads produced by the use and
occupancy of the building or other structure and do not
GLAZING, IMPACT-RESISTANT is a glazing that has include dead load, construction load, or environmental
been tested in accordance with ASTM El886 and ASTM loads.
E 1996 or other approved test methods to withstand the
impact of wind-borne missiles likely to be generated 111 LOADS are forces or other actions that result from the
wind-borne debris regions during design winds. weight of all building materials, occupants and their
possessions, environmental effects, differential
GLUED BUILT-UP MEMBERS are structural elements, movements, and restrained dimensional changes.
the section of which is composed of built-up lumber, wood Permanent loads are those loads in which variations over
structural panels or wood structural panels in combination time are rare or of small magnitude. All other loads are
with lumber, all parts bonded together with structural variable loads.
adhesives.
LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN
GRADE (LUMBER) is the classification of lumber in (LRFD) METHOD is a method of proportioning and
regard to strength and utility in accordance with the designing structural elements using load and resistance
grading rules of an approved lumber grading agency. factors such that no applicable limit state is reached when
the structure is subjected to all appropriate load
combinations. The term "LRFD" is used in the design of
steel structures.

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MACHINE-GRADED LUMBER (MGL) is a lumber ORDINARY MOMENT-RESISTING FRAME

evaluated by a machine using a non-destructive test and (OMRF) is a moment-resisting frame not meeting speciai
sorted into different stress grades. detailing requirements for ductile behavior. -

MAIN WIND-FORCE RESISTING SYSTEM ORTHOGONAL EFFECTS are the earthquake loai
(MWFRS) is an assemblage of structural elements effects on structural elements simultaneously occurring to
assigned to provide support and stability for the overall the lateral-force-resisting systems along two orthogonal
structure. The system generally receives wind loading from axes.
more than one surface.
OVERSTRENGTH is a characteristic of structures where
MARQUEE is a permanent roofed structure attached to the actual strength is larger than the design strength. The
and supported by the building and projecting over public degree of over-strength is material-and system-dependenn
right-of-way.
PARTICLEBOARD is a manufactured panel produe
MEAN ROOF HEIGHT is the average of the roof eave consisting of particles of wood or combinations of wood
height and the height to the highest point on the roof particles and wood fibers bonded together with synthcti
surface, except that, for roof angles of less than or equal to resins or other suitable bonding system by a bonclin -
10°, the mean roof height shall be the roof eave height. process, in accordance with approved
recognized standard.
MOISTURE CONTENT (MC) is the amount of moisture
in wood, usually measured as the percentage of water to the PLYWOOD is a panel of laminated veneers conformins
oven dry weight of the wood. to Philippine National Standards (PNS 196) "Plywoo
Specifications".
MOMENT-RESISTING FRAME is a frame in which
members and joints are capable of resisting forces Pt: EFFECT is the secondary effect on shears, axial forces
primarily by flexure. and moments of frame members inducedby the horizonta
displacement of vertical loads from various loading, whe
MOMENT-RESISTING WALL FRAME (MRWF) is a a structure is subjected to lateral forces.
masonry wall frame especially detailed to provide ductile
behavior and designed in conformance with Section RECOGNIZED LITERATURE are published researc
708.2.6. findings and technical papers that are approved.

NOMlNAL LOADING is a design load that stressed a RIDGE, with respect to topographic effects in Sectio
member or fastening to the full allowable stress tabulated 207 A.8, is an elongated crest of a hill characterized b
in this chapter. This loading may be applied for strong relief in two directions (see Figure 207A.8-1 ).
approximately l O years, either continuously or
cumulatively, and 90 percent of this load may be applied ROTATION is the torsional movement of a diaphragi
for the remainder of the life of the member or fastening. about a vertical axis.

NOMINAL SIZE (Lumber) refers to the commercial size SHEAR WALL is a wall designed to resist lateral fore
designation of width and depth, in standard sawn lumber parallel to the plane of the wall (sometimes referred to
and glued laminated lumber grades; somewhat larger than vertical diaphragm or structural wall).
the standard net size of dressed lumber.
SHEAR WALL-FRAME INTERACTIVE
OPENINGS are apertures or holes in the building uses combinations of shear walls and frames designed
envelope that allow air to flow through the building resist lateral forces in proportion to their relative rigiditie
envelope and that are designed as "open" during design considering interaction between shear walls and frames
winds as defined by these provisions. all levels.

ORDINARY BRACED FRAME (OBF) is a steel-braced

frame designed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 527 or 528 or concrete-braced frame designed in
accordance with Section 421.

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SHEATHING is a layer of boards or of other wood or fiber STRUCTURE is an assemblage of framing members
riiaterials applied to the outer studs, joists, and rafters of a designed to support gravity loads and resist lateral forces.
it 1uilding to strengthen structures and serve as a base for an Structures may be categorized as building structures or
/exterior weatherproof cladding. nonbuilding structures.

SHEA THING, WALL is a layer of boards or of other STRENGTH DESIGN is a method of proportioning and
wood or fiber materials used to cover the wall studding. designing structural members such that the computed
forces produced in the members by the factored load do not
?STRUCTURAL GLUED-LAMINATED TIMBER is exceed the member design strength. The term strength
any member comprising an assembly of laminations of design is used in the design of concrete structures.
lumber in which the grain of all laminations is
approximately parallel longitudinally, in which the TOWERS AND OTHER STRUCTURES are
laminations are bonded with adhesives. nonbuilding structures including poles, masts and
billboards that are not typically occupied by persons but are
SUBDIAPHRAGM is a portion of a diaphragm used to also covered by this code.
transfer wall anchorage forces to diaphragm cross ties. It
also refers to a portion of a larger wood diaphragm TREATED WOOD is wood treated with an approved
designed to anchor and transfer local forces to primary preservative under treating and quality control procedures.
diaphragm struts and the main diaphragm.
VERTICAL LOAD-CARRYING FRAME is a space
SOFT STOREY is one in which the lateral stiffness is less frame designed to carry vertical gravity loads.
than 70 percent of the stiffness of the storey above. See
Table 208-9. WALL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM is the system of
elements anchoring the wall to the diaphragm and those
SPACE FRAME is a three-dimensional structural system, elements within the diaphragm required to develop the
without bearing walls, composed of members anchorage forces, including sub-diaphragms and
•. interconnected so as to function as a complete self- continuous ties, as specified in Sections 208.7.2.7 and
. contained unit with or without the aid of horizontal 208.7.2.8.
diaphragms or floor-bracing systems.
WALL, BEARING is any wall meeting either of the
SPECJAL CONCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAME following classifications:
>(SCBF) is a steel-braced frame designed in conformance
\with the provisions of Section 526. 1. Any metal or wood stud wall that supports more than
1.45 kN/m of vertical load in addition to its own
SPECIAL MOMENT-RESISTING FRAME (SMRF) weight.
}is a moment-resisting frame specially detailed to provide
i ductile behavior and comply with the requirements given 2. Any masonry or concrete wall that supports more than
\in Chapter 4 or 5. 2.90 kN/m of vertical load in addition to its own
weight.
/ SPECIAL TRUSS-MOMENT FRAME (STMF) is a
moment-resisting frame specially detailed to provide WALL, EXTERIOR is any wall or element of a wall, or
ductile behavior and comply with the provisions of Section any member or group of members, that defines the exterior
i525. boundaries or courts of a building and that has a slope of
60 degrees or greater with the horizontal plane.
·.·.· · is the space between levels. Storey x is the
/. storey below level x. WALL, NONBEARING is any wall that is not a bearing
wall.
. ••. STOREY DRIFT RA TIO is the storey drift divided by
· .• the storey height. WALL, PARAPET is that part of any wall entirely above
the roof line.
) STOREY SHEAR, V x, is the summation of design lateral
·• forces above the storey under consideration. WALL, RETAINING is a wall designed to resist the
lateral displacement of soil or other materials.
STRENGTH is the capacity of an element or a member to
/resist factored load as specified in Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and WEAK STOREY is one in which the storey strength is
>.J.
less than 80 percent of the storey above. See Table 208-9.

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WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGIONS are areas within

typhoon prone regions located at:

I. Within 1.6 km of the coastal mean high water line 203.1 General
where the basic wind speed is equal to or greater than
200 kph, or Buildings, towers and other vertical structures and all ·.•
portions thereof shall be designed to resist the load '
2. In areas where the basic wind speed is equal to or combinations specified in Section 203.3, 203.4 and 203.5. ·
greater than 250 kph.
The most critical effect can occur when one or more of the
WOOD OF NATURAL RESISTANCE TO DECAY contributing loads are not acting. All applicable loads shall ·
OR TERMITES is the heartwood of the species set forth be considered, including both earthquake and wind,
below. Corner sapwood is permitted on 5 percent of the accordance with the specified load combinations.
pieces provided 90 percent or more of the width of each
side on which it occurs is heartwood. Recognized species 203.2 Symbols and Notations
are:
D dead load
• Decay resistant: Narra, Kamagong, Dao, Tangile. E earthquake load set forth in Section 208.6. l
Em estimated maximum earthquake force that
• Termite resistant: Narra, Kamagong. can be developed in the structure as set forth
in Section 208.6.1
WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL is a structural panel F = load due to fluids with well-defined
product composed primarily of wood and meeting the UBC pressures and maximum heights
Standard 23-2 and 23-3 or equivalent requirements of H load due to lateral pressure of soil and water
Philippine National Standards (PNS). Wood structural in soil
panels include all-veneer plywood, composite panels L live load, except roof live load, including
containing a combination of veneer and wood-based any permitted live load reduction
material, and mat-formed panel such as oriented stranded L,. roof live load, including any permitted live
board and wafer board. load reduction
p ponding load
WYTHE is the portion ofa wall which is one masonry unit R rain load on the undeflected roof
in thickness. A collar joint is not considered a wythe. T self-straining force and effects arising from
contraction or expansion resulting from
temperature change, shrinkage, moisture
change, creep in component materials,
movement due to differential settlement, or
combinations thereof
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\Load Combinations using Strength Design or No increase in allowable stresses shall be used with these
?Load and Resistance Factor Design load combinations except as specifically permitted by
Section 203.4.2.
Basic Load Combinations
0'strength 203.4.2 Alternate Basic Load Combinations
design or load and resistance factor design
;, structures and all portions thereof shall resist the In lieu of the basic load combinations specified in Section
ritical effects from the following combinations of 203.4.1, structures and portions thereof shall be permitted
d loads: to be designed for the most critical effects resulting from
the following load combinations. When using these
alternate basic load combinations, a one-third increase
(203-l)
shall be permitted in allowable stresses for all
combinations, including W or E.
~(D + F + T) + 1. 6(l + H) (203-2)
. + o.su, or R) D + H + F + 0. 75 [l + Lr (o. 6W or_!___). (203-13)
1.4.
;2D + 1. eu, or R) + (f1L or 0. SW) (203-3)
0. 6D + 0. 6W + H (203-14)
iD + 1.0W + f1l + O.S(lr or R) (203-4) E
0.6D+-+H (203-15)
1.4
(203-5)
D + l + (Lr or R) (203-16)
(203-6)
D+l + 0.6W (203-17)
(203-7) E
D+l+- (203-18)
1.4

1.0 for floors in places of public assembly, Exception:

for live loads in excess of 4.8 kPa, and for
garage live load, or Crane hook loads need not be combined with roof live load
0.5 for other live loads or with more than one-half of the wind load.

Other Loads 203.4.3 Other Loads

re P is to be considered in design, the applicable load Where Pis to be considered in design, each applicable load
,be added to Section 203.3.1 factored as 1. 2P. shall be added to the combinations specified in Sections
203.4.1 and 203.4.2.
Load Combinations Using Allowable Stress or
-able Strength Design 203.5 Special Seismic Load Combinations

Basic Load Combinations For both allowable stress design and strength design for
concrete, and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
.~e allowable stress or allowable strength design is and Allowable Strength Design (ASD) for steel, the
;structures and all portions thereof shall resist the most following special load combinations for seismic design
al effects resulting from the following combinations shall be used as specifically required by Section 208, or by
}<ls: Chapters 3 through 7.
(203-8) 1. 2D + fi L + 1. OEm (203-19)

+H+F+l+T (203-9) 0. 9D ± 1. OEm (203-20)

i+ fl+ F + (L,. or R) (203-10)

/+If+ F + 0. 75[L + tit; or R)] (203-11)

H +F + (o. 6w or _!!_)
1.4
(203-12)

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where
f1 1.0 for floors in places of public assembly,
for live loads in excess of 4.8 kPa, and for
204.1 General
garage live load, or
0.5 for other live loads
Dead loads consist of the weight of all materials
Em the maximum effect of horizontal and
construction incorporated into the building or oth ·
vertical forces as set forth in Section 208.6.1
structure, including but not limited to walls, floors, roo
ceilings, stairways, built-in partitions, finishes, cladditi
and other similarly incorporated architectural a
structural items, and fixed service equipment, including ti
weight of cranes. ··

204.2 Weights of Materials and Constructions

The actual weights of materials and constructions shall b_

used in determining dead loads for purposes of design. r'
the absence of definite information, it shall be permitted t
use the minimum values in Tables 204-1 and 204-2.

204.3 Partition Loads

Floors in office buildings and other buildings wheri

partition locations are subject to change shall be design
to support, in addition to all other loads, a uniform]
distributed dead load equal to 1.0 kPa.

Exception:

Access floor systems shall be designed to support,

addition to all other loads, a uniformly distributed d.
load not less than 0.5 kPa.

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Table 204-1 Minimum Densities for Design Loads from Materials (kN/m3)
Density Material Density
\f~um . 26.7 Lime
Hydrated, loose 5.0
foininous products
?Asphaltum 12.7 Hydrated, compacted 7.1

x~;~~w~c .: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :.
Petroleum, crude
2 ~:~
8.6
Masonry, Ashlar
Granite
Stone
25.9
Limestone, crysta 11 inc . . 25. 9
Petroleum, refined 7.9 Limestone, oolitic 21.2
: Petro lcu m, benzi nc . . . . . . .. . 7 .2 Marble 27 .2
Petroleum, gasoline 6.6 Sandstone .. . .. . . . 22 .6
Pitch 10.8
Masonry, Brick
11.8
Hard, low absorption 20.4
82.6 Medium, medium absorption 18.1
h11zc . 86.7 Soft, high absorption 15.7
''s.t~stonc masonry ( cement, stone, sand) . 22.6
Masonry, Concrete (solid portion)
·· · ', nt, port land, loose . 14.1
Lightweight units 16.5
mic tile .. 23.6
Medium weight units 19.6
coal . 1.9
Normal weight units 21.2
er till . 9.0
ers, dry, in bulk .. 7.1 Masonry grout 22.0
Masonry, Rubble Stone
{Anthmcitc, piled . 8.2 Granite 24.0
· Bituminous, piled .. 7.4 Limestone, crystalline 23. l
7.4 Limestone, oolitic 21.7
it!~~i~c/~:~d··:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 3.6 Marble 24.5
Sandstone 21.5
crctc, plain
Mortar, cement or lime 20.4
'Cinder 17.0
Expanded-slag aggregate 15.7 Particle board 7. I
(: Haydite. burned-clay aggregate 14.1 Plywood 5.7
:( Slag 20. 7 Riprap, not submerged
. \ Stone 22.6 Limestone 13.0
; Vermiculite and perlitc aggregate, nonload-bcaring .3.9-7.9 Sandstone 14.1
Other light aggregate, loud bearing l 1.0-16.5 Sand
~rctc, reinforced Clean and dry 14.1
:· .Cinder 17.4 River, dry 16.7
\/Slag 21.7
Slag
Stone. including gravel 23.6 Bank . l 1.0
i·?ppcr .. ....... .... .... . . . . 87 .3 Bank screenings . 17.0
;fr.tcomprcssed 2.2 Machine .. 15.1
;lrtli, not submerged Sand . 8.2
. Clay, dry 9.9 Slate . 27.0
,: Clay, damp 17.3 Steel, cold-drawn . 77.3
Clay and gravel, dry 15.7
Stone, quarried, piled
.·.·.··,. Silt, moist, loose 12.3
Basalt, granite, gneiss .. IS.I
' : Silt, moist, packed l5.1 Limestone, marble, quartz .. 14.9
/ Silt, flowing l 7.0
Sandstone . 12.9
) Sand and gravel, dry, loose 15.7
Shale .. 14.5
'' Sand and gravel, dry, packed 17.3
Grcenstonc, hornblende 16.8
Sand and gravel, wet 18.9
Terracotta, architectural
submerged
Voids filled 18.9
Clay 12.6
Voids unfilled , I 1.3
Soil 11.0
River mud 14.1 Tin 72.1
Smid or gravel 9.4 Water
Sand or gravel and clay I 0.2 Fresh 9.8
........................................................................................... 25.1 Sea 10.l
dry 16.3 Wood (sec Chapter 6 for relative densities for Philippine wood)
loose 11.0
Zinc, rolled sheet 70.5
wallboard 7.9
........................................................................................... 9.0

Cast 70.7
Wrought 75.4
.......................................................................................... 111.5

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Table 204-2 Minimum Design Dead Loads {k.Pa)

Component Load Component Load Component Load

CEILINGS FLOOR FILL FRAME WALLS
Acoustical fiber board 0.05 Cinder concrete, per mm 0.017 Exterior stud walls:
Gypsum board (per mm Lightweight concrete, per mm .. 0.015 50xl00@400mm, 15 mm
thickness) 0.008 Sand, per mm 0.015 gypsum, insulated, 10 mm
Mechanical duct allowance 0.20 Stone concrete, per mm 0.023 siding 0.53
Plaster on tile or concrete 0.24 FLOOR AND FLOOR FINISHES 50x 150 @ 400mm, 15 mm
Plaster on wood lath 0.38 gypsum, insulated, IO mm
Asphalt block (50 mm), 13 mm siding 0.57
Suspended steel channel
mortar I.44 Exterior stud wall with brick
system 0.10
Suspended metal lath and cement Cement finish (25 mm) on stone- veneer . 2.30
concrete fill 1.53 Windows, glass, frame and
plaster 0.72
Ceramic or quarry tile (20 mm) sash . 0.38
Suspended metal lath and
on 13 mm mortar bed 0.77 Clay brick wythes:
gypsum plaster 0.48
Ceramic or quarry tile (20 mm) IOOmm .. 1.87
Wood furring suspension
on 25 mm mortar bed 1. IO 200 mm 3.74
system 0.12
Concrete fill finish (per mm 300mm 5.51
COVERINGS, Roof and Wall thickness) 0.023 400 mm 7.48
Asphalt shingles 0.10 Hardwood flooring, 22 mm 0.19
Cement tile 0.77 Linoleum or asphalt tile, 6111111 0.05 CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Clay tile (for mortar add 0.48 kPa) Marble and mortar on stone- Hollow Concrete Masonry Units
Book tile, 50 mm 0.57 concrete fill.; 1.58 Unplastered. Add 0.24 kPa for
Book tile, 75 mm 0.96 Slate (per mm thickness) 0.028 each face plastered
Ludowici 0.48 Solid flat tile on 25-mm mortar Grout I Wvthe thickness (mm)
Roman 0.57 base 1.10 Spacing ! I 00 ! 150 ! 200
Spanish 0.91 Subflooring, 19 mm 0.14 I6.5-kN/m3 Density of Unit
Composition: Terrazzo (38 mm) directly on No !!rout ! 1.05 lJJ.Lj 1.48
Three-ply ready roofing 0.05 slab 0.91 800 I 1.40 I 1.53 2.0 I
Four-ply felt and gravel 0.26 Terrazzos (25 mm) on stone- 600 I 1.50 '. 1.63 ! 2.20
Five-ply felt and gravel
Copper or tin
0.29
0.05
concrete fill...
Terrazzo (25 mm) on 50-mm stone
1.53 400 i 1.79 r 1.92 : 2.54
Full ! 2.50 I 2.63 I 3.59
Corrugated asbestos-cement concrete 1.53 19 .6-kN/m3 Density of Unit
roofing 0.19 Wood block (75 mm) on mastic,
No !!rout I I .24 ! 1.34 il.72
Deck, metal 20 gage 0.12 no fill 0.48
800 ! 1.59 ! 1.72 ! 2.25 _
Deck, metal, 18 gage
Fiberboard, l 3mm
0.14
0.04
Wood block (75 mm) on 13-mm
mortar base 0.77 600
400
. 1.69 i 1.81 L 2.44
I 1.98 2.11 l 2.s2
Gypsum sheathing, 13 mm 0.10 FRAME PARTITIONS
Insulation, roof boards (per mm Full i 2.69 ; 2.82 i 3.88
Movable partitions 0.24 2 l.2-kN/m3 Density of Unit
thickness)
Cellular glass 0.0013
Movable partitions (steel) 0.19 No !!rout I 1.39 ! 1.44 ll~
Fibrous glass 0.0021 Wood or steel studs, 13 mm gypsum 800 ! 1.74 ! 1.82 1 2.39
board each side 0.38 600 j l.83 ( 1.96 J 2.59
Fiberboard . 0.0028
Perlite 0.0015 Wood studs, 50 x 100, unplastered ..... 400 ; 2.13 ! 2.2 1 2.92
0.19 Full I 2.84 I 2.97 I 3.97
Polystyrene foam 0.0004
Wood studs 50 x I 00, plastered one
Urethane foam with skin 0.0009
side 0.57
Plywood (per mm thickness) 0.0060
Wood studs 50 x I 00, plastered two
Rigid insulation, 13 mm 0.04
side 0.96
Skylight, metal frame,
l Omm wire glass 0.38
Slate, 5 mm .. 0.34
Slate, 6 mm 0.48
Waterproofing membranes:
Bituminous, gravel-covered . 0.26
Bituminous, smooth surface .. 0.07
Liquid, applied 0.05
Single-ply, sheet O.Q3
Wood sheathing (per mm
thickness) 0.0057
Wood shingles 0.14

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205.3.3 Concentrated Loads

Floors shall be designed to support safely the uniformly

distributed live loads prescribed in this section or the
concentrated load given in Table 205- l whichever
sllall be the maximum loads expected by the produces the greatest load effects. Unless otherwise
6 or occupancy but in no case shall be less than specified the indicated concentration shall be assumed to
. quired by this section. be uniformly distributed over an area 750-mm square and
shall be located so as to produce the maximum load effects
Critical Distribution of Live Loads in the structural member.

structural members are arranged to create Provision shall be made in areas where vehicles are used or
, members shall be designed using the loading stored for concentrated loads, L, consisting of two or more
s, · which would cause maximum shear and loads spaced l.5m nominally on center without uniform
moments. This requirement may be satisfied in live loads. Each load shall be 40 percent of the gross weight
~lice with the provisions of Section 205.3.2 or of the maximum size vehicle to be accommodated. Parking
garages for the storage of private or pleasure-type motor
)<vhere applicable.
vehicles with no repair or refueling shall have a floor
< Floor Live Loads system designed for a concentrated load of not less than
9 kN acting on an area of 0.015 m2 without uniform Jive
General loads. The condition of concentrated or uniform live load,
combined in accordance with Section 203.3 or 203.4 as
~l1all be designed for the unit live loads as set forth appropriate, producing the greatest stresses shall govern.
1{205-1. These loads shall be taken as the minimum
rids of horizontal projection to be used in the design 205.3.4 Special Loads
ildings for the occupancies listed, and loads at least
shall be assumed for uses not listed in this section but Provision shall be made for the special vertical and lateral
Cates or accommodates similar loadings. loads as set forth in Table 205-2.

it can be determined in designing floors that the

: live load will be greater than the value shown in
'205-1, the actual live load shall be used in the design
ich buildings or portions thereof. Special provisions
he made for machine and apparatus loads.
Distribution of Uniform Floor Loads

ifre uniform floor loads are involved, consideration may

!!)lited to full dead load on all spans in combination with
live load on adjacent spans and alternate spans.

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Table 205-1 Minimum Uniform and Concentrated Live Loads

1 Concentrated Load
Use or Occupancy Uniform Load
Category Description kPa kN
Office use 2.4 9.02
1. Access floor systems
Computer use 4.8 9.02

2. Armories -- 7.2 0
Fixed seats 2.9 0
3. Theaters,
assembly Movable seats 4.8 0
areas" and Lobbies and platforms 4.8 0
auditoriums
Stage areas 7.2 0
4. Bowling alleys, poolrooms
and similar recreational -- 3.6 0
areas
5. Catwalk for maintenance
access -- 1.9 1.3

6. Cornices and marquees -- 3.64 0

7. Dining rooms and restaurants -- 4.8 0

8. Exit facilities 5 -- 4.8 06

General storage and/or repair 4.8 -- 7

9. Parking Garages and Ramps Public parking and ramps 4.8 -- 7

Private (residential) or pleasure-

type motor vehicle storage
2.4 -- 7

Wards and rooms 1.9 4.52

I 0. Hospitals Laboratories and operating rooms 2.9 4.52

Corridors above ground floor 3.8 4.5

Reading rooms 2.9 4.52

11. Libraries Stack rooms 7.2 4.5 2

Corridors above ground floor 3.8 4.5

Light 6.0 9.02

12. Manufacturing Heavy 12.0 13.4 2

Building corridors above ground
floor
3.8 9.0

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Table 205-1 Minimum Uniform and Concentrated Live Loads (continued)

Use or Occupancy Uniform Load 1 Concentrated Load
Category Description kPa kN
Call centers and business processing
offices
2.9 9.0

Lobbies and ground floor corridors 4.8 9.0

Other offices 2.4 9.02

Press rooms 7.2 11.0 2
Printing plants
Composing and linotype rooms 4.8 9.02
Basic floor area 1.9 06
Exterior balconies 2.94 0

Decks 1.9• 0
Storage 1.9 0

Reviewing stands,
grandstands, bleachers, and 4.8 0
folding and telesco in seatinc
Same as area served or occupancy

Classrooms 1.9 4.52

Corridors above ground floor 3.8 4.5
Ground floor corridors 4.8 4.5
Sidewalks and driveways Public access 12.0
Light 6.0

Heavy 12.0

Retail 4.8 4.5 2

Wholesale 6.0 13.4 2
Pedestrian bridges and
walkways 4.8

Notes for Table 205-J

I 6
See Section 205.5for live load reductions. Individual stair treads shall be designed lo support a 1.3 N
concentrated load placed in a position that would cause
See Section 205.3.3, first paragraph, for area of load
maximum stress. Stair stringers may be designed for the
application.
uniform load set forthin the table.
3
Assembly areas include such occupancies as dance halls, drill
See Section 20j.3.3, second paragraph, far concentrated
rooms, gymnasiums, playgrounds,plazas. terraces and similar
loads. See Table 205-2for vehicle barriers.
occupancies that are generally accessible to the public.
4 s Residential occupancies include private dwellings, apartments
For special-purpose roofs, see Section 205.4.4.
and hotel guest rooms.
J Exitfacilitiesshall include such uses as corridors serving an 9
Restroom loads shall 1101 be less than the load for the
occupant load of l O or more persons, exterior exit balconies,
occupancy with which they are associated, but need 1101 exceed
stailways,fire escapes and similar uses.
2.4 kPa.

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Table 205-2 Special Loads

Use or Occupancy Vertical Load Lateral Load

Category Description kPa kPa
]. Construction, public access at site (live Walkway 7.2 -
load) Canopy 7.2 -
2. Grandstands, reviewing stands,
bleachers, and folding and telescoping Seats and footboards 1.75 2 See Note 3
seating (live load)
Catwalks 1.9 -
3. Stage accessories (live load) Follow spot, projection
and control rooms
2.4 -
Over stages l.O -
4. Ceiling framing (live load) AIJ uses except over
stages
o.s ' -
5. Partitions and interior walls, - - 0.25
6. Elevators and dumbwaiters (dead and
- 2*total load -
live loads)
Total load including
7. Cranes (dead and live loads) I .25*total load'' O. l O*total load"
impact increase
Exit facilities serving an
occupant load greater - 0.75 kN/111 7

8. Balcony railings and guardrails than 50 persons

Other than exit facilities - 0.30 kN/111 7

Components - 1.28
9. Vehicle barriers - - 27 kN9
10. Handrails - See Note 10 See Note JO
11. Storage racks Over 2.4 111 high Total loads" See Table 208-13
l. l kN plus weight of
12. Fire sprinkler structural support - See Table 208-13
water-filled pipe12
Notes for Tab/I! 205-l
1
The tabulated loads are mini11111n1 loads. Wher£• other vertical loads rc1111ired by the de.1·ig11 would cause greater stresses, they shall be used. Loads are in kf>a 1111/ess
otherwise indicated in the table.

Units Is kN/111.
1
Lateral s,ray bracing loads of 350 Nim parolte! and 145 Nim porpcndtcular 10 seu! and footboards.

' Does 1101 app(,• to ceilings that tiovo St(f}ici<'III access from below, such that a,·,·c•s., is not required within the ,l/JIICl.' above tit,· ceiling. Does 1101 app(1· 10 ceilings if tlu: a/lie
arms above the ,·,·ifing are 1101 provided with ac<'ess. This Iii'<! load/ll'ed 1101 be considered as acting .sim11/ta11,•011.1(r with other live loads imposed upon the ceili11gfi'ami11g
or Its supporting s11·11c111r,·.

' 771" Impact factors lncluded arc for Cl'Wll'S with steel wheels riding 011 steel rails. They may be modified if substantiating 1ec/1111ca/ data acceptable to the building officio/
is submitted. Lil-clouds 011 cranesupport girders and their connections shall be taken as tilt'maximum cram• wheel loads. For pendant-operatedtravelingcrane support
girders and Iheir connections. the tmpuctfactors shall be I. I 0.

• This applies in lite direction paralle! to rite r11111m,1· ruils tlongttudinot}. The factor forforces perpendicular lo the rail is O.W • the transverse traveling loads (trolley. cab,
hooks and lifted loads}. Forces shall b,• applied at top of rail and may be distributed among rails of multiple rail cranes mu/ shall be distributed with din: regard for lateral
stijf11cssof rite structures supporting these roils.

A load per lineal 111<•1cr (kN/111)10 be applied horizontatly 111 rig/tr angles to the lop rail.

·' Intermediate mils, panel fillers and rlwir co1111ec1io11,; shall be capable ofwit/1S1a111fl11g a load of l.l kPa applied horizontally at right angles 01·,r the ell/ire tributary area,
including openings and spaces be111·t:e11 rails. Reactions due to this loading need 1101 be combined with those <if Note 7.

' A hC1ri=oJ11C1! load applied al right angles 10 rite vehicle barrier at a height of 450 111111 above the parking' surface. Theforce may bo ,liJlributed over a 300-111111 square.
10
The mo1111ti11g of handrails shalt be such that rite completed handrai! and supporting structure arc capable of withstanding a load of a, leas/ 890 N applied i11 any direel ion
al any point 011 the rail. These loads .vlw/11101 be assumed to act cumulotively with Note 9.
II
Vertical 111<•111bers ofstorage racks shall be protectedfrom impact forces of operating. equipment, or racks shall be designed so that failure of one vertical member wiil 1101
cm1se collapse of more than the bay or bC1yS directly supported by that member.

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The /. J-kN load is to be applied lo any singlefire sprinkler support point but not simultaneously to all support Joints.

Roof Live Loads 205.4.4 Special Roof Loads

General Roofs to be used for special purposes shall be designed for

appropriate loads as approved by the building official.
~oofs shall be designed for the unit live loads, L,., set forth Greenhouse roof bars, purl ins and rafters shall be designed
id Table 205-3. The live loads shall be assumed to act to carry a 0.45 kN concentrated load, L,., in addition to the
vertically upon the area projected on a horizontal plane. uniform live load

Distribution of Loads 205.5 Reduction of Live Loads

{there uniform roof loads are involved in the design of The design live load determined using the unit live loads as
structural members arranged to create continuity, set forth in Table 205-1 for floors and Table 205-3, Method
6onsideration may be limited to full dead loads on all spans 2, for roofs may be reduced on any member supporting
h combination with full roof live loads on adjacent spans more than 15 nr', including flat slabs, except for floors in
nd on alternate spans. places of public assembly and for live loads greater than
4.8 kPa, in accordance with the following equation:

R = r(A -15) (205-1)

??1~1te span loading need not be considered where the
. ,lfo,:,11 roof live load is 1. 0 kPa or more.
The reduction shall not exceed 40 percent for members
or those conditions where light-gage metal preformed receiving load from one level only, 60 percent for other
tructural sheets serve as the support and finish of roofs, members or R, as determined by the following equation:
of structural members arranged to create continuity shall
i considered adequate if designed for full dead loads on
I spans in combination with the most critical one of the R = 23.1(1 + Djl) (205-2)
)lowing superimposed loads:
where
The uniform roof live load, L,., set forth in Table 205-
3 on all spans. A = area of floor or roof supported by the member, m2
D = dead load per square meter of area supported by the
A concentrated gravity load, Ln of9 kN placed on any member, kPa
span supporting a tributary area greater than 18 1112 to L = unit live load per square meter of area supported by
create maximum stresses in the member, whenever the member, kPa
this loading creates greater stresses than those caused R = reduction in percentage,
/ by the uniform live load. The concentrated load shall r = rate of reduction equal to 0.08 for floors. See Table
}. be placed on the memberover a length of 0. 75 m along 205-3 for roofs
the span. The concentrated load need not be applied to
more than one span simultaneously. For storage loads exceeding 4.8 kPa, no reduction shall be
made, except that design live loads on columns may be
Water accumulation as prescribed in Section 206.7. reduced 20 percent.

Unbalanced Loading The live load reduction shall not exceed 40 percent in
garages for the storage of private pleasure cars having a
lJ11balanced loads shall be used where such loading will capacity of not more than nine passengers per vehicle.
~~uH in larger members or connections. Trusses and
. j-ches shall be designed to resist the stresses caused by unit
iye loads on one-halfof the span if such loading results in
verse stresses, or stresses greater in any portion than the
resses produced by the required unit live load on the
ptire span. For roofs whose structures are composed of a
· ressed shell, framed or solid, wherein stresses caused by
i1y point loading are distributed throughout the area of the
.}ell, the requirements for unbalanced unit live load design
}lay be reduced 50 percent.

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205.6 Alternate Floor Live Load Reduction L0 = unreduced design live load per square meter of area
supported by the member (Table 205- I)
As an alternate to Equation 205-1, the unit live loads set
forth in Table 205-1 may be reduced in accordance with The influence area A1 is four times the tributary area for
Equation 205-3 on any member, including flat slabs, a column, two times the tributary area for a beam, equal to
having an influence area of 40 m2 or more. the panel area for a two-way slab, and equal to the product
of the span and the full flange width for a precast T-beam.

L = L0 [0.25+4.57(k)] (205-3) The reduced live load shall not be less than 50 percent of
the unit live load L0 for members receiving load from one ,
level only, nor less than 40 percent of the unit live load L0
where
for other members.
A1 = influence area, 1112
L = reduced design live load per square meter of area
supported by the member

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Table 205-3 Minimum Roof Live Loads
Method J Method 2
Tributary Area (m-) Maximum
ROOF SLOPE Oto 20 20 to 60 Over 60 Uniform Rate of Reduction
Load 1 Reduction, R
Uniform Load (kPa) (kPa) ,. (percentage
)
3
I. Flat or rise less than I-unit vertical in
3-unit horizontal (33.3% slope). Arch 1.00 0.75 0.60 1.00 0.08 40
and dome with rise less than 1/8 of span.
2. Rise I-unit vertical to less than 3-unit
vertical in 3-unit horizontal (33.3% to
less than I 00% slope). Arch and dome 0.75 0.70 0.60 0.75 0.06 25
with rise 1/8 of span to less than 3/8 of
span.
3. Rise I-unit vertical in I -unit horizontal
( 100% slope) and greater. Arch or 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60
dome with rise 3/8 of span or greater.

4 No reductionpermitted
4. Awnings except cloth covered. 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

5. Greenhouses, lath houses and

0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
agricultural buildings. 5
I
For special-purpose roofs, see Section 205.4.4.
2
See Sections 205.5 and 205.6for live-load reductions. The rate of reduction r in Equation 205-1 shall be as indicated
in the table. The maximum reduction,R, shall not exceed the value indicated in the table.
3
A flat roof is any roof with a slope less than I-unit vertical in 48-unit horizontal (2% slope). The live loadforflat roofs
is in addition to the ponding load required by Section 206. 7.
4
See definition in Section 202.
5
See Section 205.4.4 for concentratedload requirementsfor greenhouse roof members.
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206.4 Anchorage of Concrete and Masonry Walls

Concrete and masonry walls shall be anchored as required

General by Section 104.3.3. Such anchorage shall be capable of
resisting the load combinations of Section 203.3 or 203.4
ddition to the other design loads specified in this using the greater of the wind or earthquake loads required
.: ter, structures shall be designed to resist the loads by this chapter or a minimum horizontal force of 4 kN/m
~cified in this section and the special loads set forth in of wall, substituted for E,
iihle 205-2. See Section 207 for design wind loads and
;ttion 208 for design earthquake loads. 206.5 Interior Wall Loads

Other Loads Interior walls, permanent partitions and temporary

partitions that exceed 1.8 m in height shall be designed to
i.iildings and other structures and portions thereof shall be resist all loads to which they are subjected but not less than
~iigned to resist all loads due to applicable fluid a load, L, of 0.25 kPa applied perpendicular to the walls.
ressures, F, lateral soil pressures, H, ponding loads, P, The 0.25 kPa load need not be applied simultaneously with
id self-straining forces, T. See Section 206.7 for ponding wind or seismic loads. The deflection of such walls under
ds for roofs. a load of 0.25 kPa shall not exceed 1/240 of the span for
walls with brittle finishes and 1/120 of the span for walls
Impact Loads with flexible finishes. See Table 208-13 for earthquake
design requirements where such requirements are more
.He live loads specified in Sections 205.3 shall be assumed restrictive.
}>include allowance for ordinary impact conditions.
}&visions shall be made in the structural design for uses Exception:
1d loads that involve unusual vibration and impact forces.
&e Section 206.9.3 for impact loads for cranes, and Flexible,folding or portablepartitions are not required to
etion 206.10 for heliport and helistop landing areas. meet the load and deflection criteria but must be anchored
to the supporting structure to meet the provisions of this
Elevators code.

J elevator loads shall be increased by 100% for impact. 206.6 Retaining Walls

Machinery Retaining walls shall be designed to resist loads due to the

lateral pressure of retained material in accordance with
or the purpose of design, the weight of machinery and accepted engineering practice. Walls retaining drained soil,
oving loads shall be increased as follows to allow for where the surface of the retained soil is level, shall be
pact: designed for a load, H, equivalent to that exerted by a fluid
weighing not less than 4.7 kPa per meter of depth and
Elevator machinery 100% having a depth equal to that of the retained soil. Any
surcharge shall be in addition to the equivalent fluid
Light machinery, shaft- or motor-driven 20% pressure.

Reciprocating machinery or power-driven units 50% Retaining walls shall be designed to resist sliding by at
least 1.5 times the lateral force and overturning by at least
Hangers for floors and balconies 33% 1.5 times the overturning moment, using allowable stress
design loads.
percentages shall be increased where specified by the
206.7 Water Accumulation

All roofs shall be designed with sufficient slope or camber

to ensure adequate drainage after the long-term deflection
from dead load or shall be designed to resist ponding load,
P, combined in accordance with Section 203.3 or 203.4.
Ponding load shall include water accumulation from any
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206.8 Uplift on Floors and Foundations 206.9.4 Lateral Force

In the design of basement floors and similar approximately The lateral force on crane runway beams with electrically
horizontal elements below grade, the upward pressure of powered trolleys shall be calculated as 20% of the sum o
water, where applicable, shall be taken as the full the rated capacity of the crane and the weight of the hois
hydrostatic pressure applied over the entire area. The and trolley. The lateral force shall be assumed to ac
hydrostatic load shall be measured from the underside of horizontally at the traction surface of a runway beam, i
the construction. Any other upward loads shall be included either direction perpendicular to the beam, and shall b
in the design. distributed with due regard to the lateral stiffness of th
runway beam and supporting structure.
Where expansive soils are present under foundations or
slabs-on-ground, the foundations, slabs, and other 206.9.5 Longitudinal Forces
components shall be designed to tolerate the movement or
resist the upward loads caused by the expansive soils, or The longitudinal force on crane runway beams, except fo
the expansive soil shall be removed or stabilized around bridge cranes with hand-geared bridges, shall be calculated
and beneath the structure. as l 0% of the maximum wheel loads of the crane. Th··
longitudinal force shall be assumed to act horizontally a
206.9 Crane Loads the traction surface of a runway beam, in either directio
parallel to the beam.
206.9.1 General
206.10 Heliport and Helistop Landing Areas
The crane load shall be the rated capacity of the crane.
Design loads for the runway beams, including connections In addition to other design requirements of this chapte
and support brackets of moving bridge cranes and monorail heliport and helistop landing or touchdown areas shall
cranes shall include the maximum wheel loads of the crane designed for the following loads, combined in accordan
and the vertical impact, lateral, and longitudinal forces with Section 203.3 or 203.4:
induced by the moving crane.
I. Dead load plus actual weight of the helicopter.
206.9.2 Maximum Wheel Load
2. Dead load plus a single concentrated impact load,
The maximum wheel loads shall be the wheel loads covering 0.10 m2 of0.75 times the fully loaded weig
produced by the weight of the bridge, as applicable, plus of the helicopter if it is equipped with hydraulic-ty]
the sum of the rated capacity and the weight of the trolley shock absorbers, or 1.5 times the fully loaded weigl
with the trolley positioned on its runway where the of the helicopter if it is equipped with a rigid or ski
resulting load effect is maximum. type landing gear.

206.9.3 Vertical Impact Force The dead load plus a uniform live load, L, of 4.8 kPa. Tl
required live load may be reduced in accordance wit
The maximum wheel loads of the crane shall be increased Section 205.5 or 205.6.
by the percentages shown below to determine the induced
vertical impact or vibration force:

l. Monorail cranes (powered) 25%

2. Cab-operated or remotely operated bridge

cranes (powered) 25%

3. Pendant-operated bridge cranes (powered) 10%

4. Bridge cranes or monorail cranes with

hand-geared ridge, trolley and hoist 0%

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enclosed.simple diaphragmbuildings1ess than 18 m

in height: .· · · .·. ·· · · .·.. · · ·

ispccifications II
Section 207D discusses Other Structures and Building
Appurtenances: A single section is dedicated to
ih~s and other vertical structures shall be designed determining wind loads ". on non-building structures
Obstructed to resist wind loads as specified and such as signs, rooftop structures, and towers;
itfd in Sections 207A through 207F.
• Section 207£ discusses about Components and
rJb~a towers and antenna supporting structures shall be
igiied and constructed to resist wind loads as specified
Cladding. This code.addresses the determination .of
component and cladding loads in a single section.
.) presented in ANSI/TIA-222-G-2005, entitled as Analytical and simplified methods are provided based
thlctural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and on the building height. Provisions for open buildings
f~,1ha Supporting Structures and ANSI/TIA-222-G-l- and building appurtenances are also addressed.
7.entitled as "Structural Standards for Steel Antenna
{'irs and Antenna Supporting Structures =Addendum 1. • Section 207F discusses about Wind Tunnel Procedure.

GeneralRequirements 207A.1 Procedures

207A.1.1 Scope

~t]trlqyout of the wind load provisions in this Buildings and other structures, including the Main Wind-
i b.ee1Jsignificantly ievisedfromNSCP2001 and Force Resisting System (MWFRS) and all components and
.?Pl.<i editions. The goal was to improve the cladding (C&C) thereof, shall be designed and constructed
ati9n, clarity, and use of the wind load provisions to resist the wind loads determined in accordance with
({frg)ndividualsub~sections organizedaccol"ding to Section 207A through 207F. The provisions of this section
gticc1ble 11wjor· subject areas. The: wind load define basic wind parameters for use with other provisions
.· . df
are t10H' presented in Sections 207A through contained in this code.
~s <>pppsed. to prior editions, where the provisions
9nt(1ined in a single section. Commentary:

/~c•(ib1r207A·.······ provides .. the basic ·.•vind{.des}gn The procedures ·.• specified in . this iode J)f"(JVide . . wind
Jcif·d,neters that are applicable to the variom. ', wind pres~·ures w1dfprs~Jjo1· !fie desig11.of 1'.IWFRScmdfor the
(9acitletermination methodologies outlined inSections design 0bf~!mnp()nentsmid··claddil1g/(C&.CJ·.· of b11ildings
gO?IJ. through 207F.Items covered itrSection]07A a,1d other .·. ·.· ~itruCtz11·es. The proced11rei,; . involve the
il1.tlude definitions, basic wind: speed, exposure deterlltination.ofwin1directionality and ve[oci(vpressure.
gories/ internal pressures, enclosure or
the selecii01i ,feterrhi11ation of anappropriate gust effect
~'-1{fication, gust-effects, and topographic factors, factor; and the seledionof app,·op,·iate 'press1ire or force
111,,ilgothers;A general description of each section is coefficlents -. Th~ pr~cedure allows .for .the level of
/1i"(1Jided below:: striiclziral.reliabilit;) required. . tlie effects ·a.fd(fferingwind
exposures, ·. the speed-up effects·. of ce,·tain topographic
~fbtic,n 207B discusses about Directiona{farocedure features such as hills and esc~rpn1ents,.and the sife and
<>1· Enclosed, Partially En dosed, and Open Buildings geomehy ·-. of the buildi11g i or. other.·· st,..ucture 11t1der
r~M/lHeights: The procedure is.the former "buildings consideration. The procedure differentiates between rigid
<?(ell/ heights 1netl1od'' ilr}JSC:f 20IQ (,4.SCE 7-05), andjlexi ble· buildings an« other! tructures; qncl/he)'esults
fWethod 2. A . .sit11pl(fied P{pcedure,<based on the generally envelop the most aitical loadconditionsfortlze
pirectional Procedure, is provided for buildings up to design of MWFRS aswell as C&C. ·
18111 inheight; · ·
The . press111·e·· andfor~e. coe;cier1t.i·· providedbti~Ji,1bi1s
Section 20 7C discusses aboytEnyelope )/ocedure for W7B, 207C, W7I} and 207£ have been.ctS{~llJ'{!.e{ftflll
Enclosed and Partially Enclosed£ow-Rise Buildings: the h1test·bofrnd£1tj1-la?·er wi11d-tun;1e/.at1«fJ1ll-.~~·9£~ .teJts
Th.is procedure .. is the
.forme/ ''lmv-rise . buildings and.k?"i·· pl·evtoz.is~y .·.fvailabte\ u1eu,t,1f·~· 1!*p"~(s#;t11re
i,nethod''in NSCF' 2010 (ASC§ 7-05) Method 2.· This ba,mdarv-tavef ... wind~1unnet .: resuJtr li!(JJ·eicil,fM,er:!..for
.section also incorporates.NSCP 2010· (.4SCE 7-05) spec{fic- f)p~s .: of·.· building; Slifh a's' JoW-l 06i/1i§,f i-ise
Method J for MWFRS applicable to the MWFRS of buildings and build bigs hc1vingspecific(ypii.i,0Jstrz/cii,ral

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framing systems, the designer is cautioned against 207C, Part 2) and the Analytical Procedure
indiscriminate interchange of values among the figures Components and Cladding (Section 207E).
and tables.
Limitations. The provisions given under
207A.l.2 Permitted Procedures 207A.l.2 apply to the majority of site locations mt
buildings and structures, but for some projects, thes
The design wind loads for buildings and other structures, provisions may be inadequate. Examples of sit
including the MWFRS and C&C elements thereof, shall be locations and buildings and structures (or portion'
determined using one of the procedures as specified in this thereof) that may require other approved standard
article. An outline of the overall process for the special studies using applicable recognized literatur.
determination of the wind loads, including section pertaining to wind effects, or using the wind Imm
references, is provided in Figure 207 A.1-1. procedure of Section 207F include:

1. Site locations that have channeling effects or wake

Commentary:
from upwind obstructions. Channeling effects c
be caused by topographic features (e.g., a mountal
The design wind loads for buildings and other
gorge) or buildings (e.g., a neighboring ta
structures, including the MWFRS and C&C elements
building or a cluster of tall buildings). Wakes ca
thereof. shall be determined using one of the procedures
be caused by hills or by buildings or othe
as specified in this article. An outline of the overall
structures.
process for the determination of the wind loads,
including section references, is provided in Figure
2. Buildings with unusual or irregular geometri.
207A.l-l.
shape, including barrel vaults, and other buildin f
whose shape (in plan or vertical cross-section
This version of the wind load standard provides several
differs significantly fi'0/11 the shapes in Figur ,
procedures (as illustrated in Table 207A.l-l) from
207B.4-l, 207B.4-2. 207B.4-7, 207C.4-l, mi
which the designer can choose.
207£.4-1 to 207£.4-7. Unusual or irregula,
geometric shapes include buildings with 11111/tipl
For NIWFRS:
setbacks, curved facades, or irregular plan
resulting from significant indentations
I. Directional Procedurefor Buildings of All Heights projections, openings through the building, o
(Section 207B) multi-tower buildings connected by bridges.

2. Envelope Procedure for Low-Rise Buildings 3. Buildings with response characteristics that result
(Section 207C)
in substantial vortex-induced and/or torsiona
dynamic effects, or dynamic effects resulting from
3. Directional Procedure for Building Appurtenances aero-elastic instabilities such as flutter o
and Other Structures (Section 207D) galloping. Such dynamic effects are difficult t
anticipate, being dependent on many factors, bu
4. Wind Tunnel Procedure/or All Buildings and Other should be considered when any one or more of th
Structures (Section 207F) following apply:

For Components and Cladding: i. The height of the building is over 120 m.
1. Analytical Procedure for Buildings and Building ii. The height of the building is greater than
Appurtenances (Section 207£) times its minimum effective width Bmtn, a
definedbelow.
2. Wind Tunnel Procedurefor All Buildings and Other iii. The lowest natural frequency of the buildin
Structures (Section 207F) is less than n1 =
0.25 Hz.

A "simplified method't for which the designer can select iv. The reduced velocity

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wind pressures directly from a table without any
calculation, when the building meets all the
requirements for application of the method, is provided n1Bm1n
for designing buildings using the Directional Procedure
(Section 207B, Part 2), the Envelope Procedure (Section

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4. Wind Tunnel Procedure for all buildings and all other

structures as specified in Section 207F.
0.6h
the mean hourly velocity at height z 207A.l.2.2 Components and Cladding

'Jii1it:,wm effective width Bnii,1 is defined tis

the Wind loads on components and cladding on all buildings
it1j11i/i' valueof L hiB i/Ilt1 considering all wind and other structures shall be designed using one of the
:\ ions. The summations are performed over the following procedures:
~idf the building for each wind direction, h.1, is the
'it above grade of level i, and Bi is the width at level 1. Analytical Procedures provided in Parts l through 6,
ifii1l to the wind direction. as appropriate, of Section 207E; or

' };dges. cranes, electrical transmission · fines, 2. Wind Tunnel Procedure as specified in Section 207F.
ihyed masts, highway signs and ligl!ting st1:uch~re_s.
flecommunication towers, and flagpoles. 207 A.2 Definitions
: .

;j undertaking deta;/ed sit;d;e; · o.f the · dynamic The following definitions apply to the provisions of
<fnse to wind forces.. (he fimclarne,,ta) frequencies of Section 207:
.ftructure in each · direction under consideration
Id be established using· the structural-properties APPROVED is an acceptable to the authority having
)dejormational characteristics of" the resisting jurisdiction.
ilents in a properly substantiated analysis, and not
iifng approximate equations based on height. ' . BASIC WIND SPEED, Vis a three-second gust speed at
I Om above the ground in Exposure C (see Section
ltling. Due to the lack of reliable analytical 207 A. 7 .3) as determined in accordance with Section
}:d/1/'es for predicting the effects of shielding 207A.5.l.
Jided by buildings and other structures or by
graphic features, reductions iii velocity pressure BUILDING, ENCLOSED is a building that does not
Tio shielding are not permittedunder the provisions comply with the requirements for open or partially
·ms chapter, However, this does not preclude the enclosed buildings.
lrmination of shielding effects and the corresponding
11ctions in velocity pressure by means of the wind BUILDING ENVELOPE is a cladding, roofing, exterior
(Ille! procedure in Section 207F. walls, glazing, door assemblies, window assemblies,
skylight assemblies, and other components enclosing the
Main Wind-Force Resisting System building.
(MWFRS)
BUILDING AND OTHER STRUCTURE, FLEXIBLE
i'nd loads for MWFRS shall be determined using one of are slender buildings and other structures that have a
.: following procedures: fundamental natural frequency less than l Hz.

Directional Procedure for buildings of all heights as BUILDING, LOW-RISE are enclosed or partially
specified in Section 2078 for buildings meeting the enclosed buildings that comply with the following
requirements specified therein; conditions:

Envelope Procedure for low-rise buildings as specified I. Mean roof height h less than or equal to ! Sm.
in Section 207C for buildings meeting the
requirements specified therein; 2. Mean roof height h does not exceed least horizontal
dimension.
Directional Procedure for Building Appurtenances
{rooftop structures and rooftop equipment) and Other BUILDING, OPEN is a building having each wall at least
Structures (such as solid freestanding walls and solid 80 percent open. This condition is expressed for each wall
freestanding signs, chimneys, tanks, open signs, lattice by the equation A0 ~ 0. 8Ag·
frameworks, and trussed towers) as specified in
Section207D; or

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where: the gross area of that wall in which A0 is

identified, in m2
A0 total area of openings in a wall that receives
positive external pressure, in m2
..... . ... -" .. '..... ,. -···-"- ·--·- --·--·-- - ··-·---
Section 207A- General Requirements: Use to determinethc bnsic parameters for
determining wind loads on both MWFRS and C&C. These basic parameters are:
j> Basic Wind Speed, V, see Figure 207A.5-lA, B or C
)> Wind directionality factor, Kd, sec Section 207A.6
;;.. Exposure category, sec Section 207A.7
:i>- Topographic factor, Kzi, sec Scction207A.8
)> Gust Effect Factor, see Section 207A.9
);>- Enclosure classification, sec Section 207 A. l O
> Internal pressure coefficient, (GCp1), see Section 207A· I I

................................................ .. .. , .... ·-·=· .,.

Section 207D: Directional procedure for
buildings of nil heights Section 207E:
• Envelope procedure in Parts l and 2, or
• Directional procedure in Parts 3, 4 nod 5
Section 207C: Envelope procedure for low rise - Building appurtenances {roof overhangs
buildings and parapets) in Part 6

Section 2070: Directional procedure for

building appurtcmanccs {roof overhangs and parapets)
and other structures Section 207F: Wind tunnel procedure
for any building or other structure

Section 207F: Wind tunnel procedure for any

building or other structure

Figure 207 A. I- I
Outline of Process for Determining Wind Loads. Additional Outlines and User Notes are Provided at the Beginning of each
Chapter for more Detailed Step-By-Step Procedures for Determining the Wind Loads

These conditions are expressed by the following equations:

BUILDING, PARTIALLY ENCLOSED is a building
that complies with both of the following conditions:
I. A0 > 1.10A0i
I. The total area of openings in a wall that receives
positive external pressure exceeds the sum of the areas
2. A0 > 0.37 m2 or O.OlAg, whichever is smaller,
of openings in the balance of the building envelope A0i/Agi :5 0.20
(walls and roof) by more than 10 percent.
where:
2. The total area of openings in a wall that receives
positive external pressure exceeds 0.37 m2. are as defined for Open Building
the sum of the areas of openings in
or 1 percent of the area of that wall, whichever is smaller, building envelope (walls and roof) not
and the percentage of openings in the balance of the including A0, in m2
building envelope does not exceed 20 percent. the sum of the gross surface areas of the
building envelope (walls and roof) not
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~Ak be part of the MWFRS when they act as For typical door and window systems supported on three
{·. roof diaphragms, but they may also be or more sides, the effective wind area is the area of the door
ividual components. The engineer needs to or window under consideration. For simple spanning doors
eloadings for design of components, which (e.g., horizontal spanning section doors or coiling doors),
Certain components to be designed for more large specialty constructed doors ( e.g., aircraft hangar
'Peiof loading, for example, long~span r~of doors), and specialty constructed glazing systems, the
l.ild be designed for loads associated with effective wind area of each structural component
cl individual members of trusses should also be composing the door or window system should be used in
component and cladding loads (Mehta and calculating the design wind pressure.
998). Examples of cladding include wall
l1rtain walls, roof coverings, exterior windows MAIN WIND-FORCE RESISTING SYSTEM
>perable) and doors, and overhead doors. (MWFRS) can consist of a structural frame or an
assemblage of structural elements that work together to
6M in wind load applications has been added transfer wind loads acting on the entire structure to the
).1 O. This definition, for the case of untopped ground. Structural elements such as cross-bracing, shear
ks)differs somewhat from the definition used in walls, roof trusses, and roof diaphragms are part of the
fi!J of ASCE 7-10 because diaphragms under Main Wind-Force Resisting System (MWFRS) when they
J~re expected to remain essentially elastic. assist in transferring overall loads (Mehta and Marshall
1998).
IVE WIND AREA, A is an effective wind area
of the building surface used to determine ( GCp). WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGIONS are defined to alert
does not necessarily correspond to the area of the the designer to areas requiring consideration of missile
urface contributing to the force being considered. impact design. These areas are located within tropical
ses arise. In the usual case, the effective wind area cyclone prone regions where there is a high risk of glazing
~riespond to the area tributary to the force failure due to the impact of wind-borne debris.
erit
being considered. For example, for a cladding
if effective wind area may be equal to the total area 207 A.3 Symbols and Notations
hel. For a cladding fastener, the effective wind
1}.e area of cladding secured by a single fastener. A The following symbols and notation apply only to the
)11ay receive wind from several cladding panels. In provisions of Section 207 A through 207F:
\the effective wind area is the area associated with
d.load that is transferred to the mullion. effective wind area, in 1112
area of open buildings and other
ond case arises where components such as roofing structures either normal to the wind
\vall studs, or roof trusses are spaced closely direction or projected on a plane
h The area served by the component may become normal to the wind direction, in m2
d narrow. To better approximate the actual load the gross area of that wall in which A0
tion in such cases, the width of the effective wind is identified, in m2
td to evaluate ( GCp) need not be taken as less than the sum of the gross surface areas of
iFd the length of the area. This increase in effective the building envelope (walls and roof)
~rea has the effect of reducing the average wind not including Ag, in m2
fT acting on the component. Note, however, that this total area of openings in a wall that
ye wind area should only be used in determining the receives positive external pressure, in
hr Figures 207E.4-1 through 207E.4-6 and 207E.4- 0
111"
q'i~duced wind load should be applied over the actual the sum of the areas of openings in the
fibutary to the component being considered. building envelope (walls and roof) not
including A0, in m2
embrane roof systems, the effective wind area is the total area of openings in the building
fan insulation board (or deck panel if insulation is envelope in m2
~9d) if the boards are fully adhered ( or the membrane gross area of the solid freestanding
.~ered directly to the deck). If the insulation boards or wall or solid sign, in 1112
J:ir.~ne are mechanically attached or partially adhered, a width of pressure coefficient zone, in
:ffective wind area is the area of the board or membrane m
wed by a single fastener or individual spot or row of
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B horizontal dimension of building h mean roof height of a building or

measured normal to wind direction, in height of other structure, except that i
m eave height shall be used for roof.
mean hourly wind speed factor in angle 8 less than or equal to 10°, in 111
Equation 207A.9-16 from Table roof eave height at a particular wall, or
207A.9-l the average height if the eave varies
3-s gust speed factor from Table along the wall ·
207A.9-I height to top of parapet in
force coefficient to be used in 207B.6-4 and 207E.7-1
determination of wind loads for other intensity of turbulence
structures Equation 207A.9-7
net pressure coefficient to be used in multipliers in Figure 207A.8-1
determination of wind loads for open obtain I(zt
buildings wind directionality factor
external pressure coefficient to be Table 207A.6-1
used in determination of wind loads velocity pressure exposure coefficien
for buildings evaluated at height z = h
c turbulence intensity factor in velocity pressure exposure coefficient
Equation 207A.9-7 from Table evaluated at height z
207A.9-l topographic factor as defined ii
D diameter of a circular structure or Section 207A.8
member, in 111 L horizontal dimension of a buildin
D' depth of protruding elements such as measured parallel to the
ribs and spoilers, in m direction, in m
F design wind force for other structures, distance upwind of crest of hill o
inN escarpment in Figure 207A.8-1 to
gust-effect factor where the difference in ground,
gust-effect factor for MWFRS of elevation is half the height of the hill
flexible buildings and other structures or escarpment, in m
product of external pressure horizontal dimension of return come
coefficient and gust-effectfactor to be for a solid freestanding wall or so!i'
used in determination of wind loads sign from Figure 207D.4-l, in 111
for rooftop structures integral length scale of turbulence, i
product of external pressure 111
coefficient and gust-effect factor to be e integral length scale factor
used in determination of wind loads Table 207A.9-l, m
for buildings reduced frequency
( GCpf) product of the equivalent external Equation 207A. 9-14
pressure coefficient and gust-effect approximate lower bound
factor to be used in determination of frequency (Hz) from
wind loads for MWFRS of low-rise 207A.9.2
buildings fundamental natural frequency, Hz ,
product of internal pressure design pressure to be used .
coefficient and gust-effect factor to be determination of wind loads f
used in determination of wind loads buildings, in N/m2
for buildings wind pressure acting on leeward foe
combined net pressure coefficient for in Figure 2078.4-8, in N/m2 ··
a parapet Pnet net design wind pressure fro,
peak factor for background response Equation 207E.5-1, in N/m2
in Equations 207A.9-6 and 207A.9-10 PnetlO net design wind pressure for Exposu
peak factor for resonant response in 8 at h = 10 m and I = 1. 0 fro
Equation 207A.9-10 Figure 207E.5- I, in N/m2
peak factor for wind response in Pp combined net pressure on a parap
Equations 207A.9-6 and 207A. 9-10 from Equation 2078.4-5, in N/m2
H height of hill or escarpment in Ps net design wind pressure fro
Figure 207A.8-1, in 111 Equation 207C.6-1, in N/m2

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simplified design wind pressure for e damping ratio, percent critical for
Exposure B at h = 10 m and buildings or other structures
I = LO from Figure 207C.6- l , in € ratio of solid area to gross area for
N/m2 solid freestanding wall, solid sign,
wind pressure acting on windward open sign, face of a trussed tower, or
face in Figure 207B.4-8, in N/m2 lattice structure
background response factor from integral length scale power Jaw
Equation 207 A.9-8 exponent in Equation 207A.9-9 from
velocity pressure, in N/1112 Table 207A.9-1
velocity pressure evaluated at height adjustment factor for building height
z = h, in N/m2 and exposure from Figures. 207C.6- l
velocity pressure for internal pressure and 207E.5-l
determination, in N/m2 value used in Equation 207A. 9-15
velocity pressure at top of parapet, in (see Section 207A.9.4)
N/m2 e angle of plane of roof from horizontal,
velocity pressure evaluated at height z in degrees
above ground, in N/m2
resonant response factor from 207A.4 General
Equation 207A.9-12
values from Equations 207A.9-15 207A.4.1 Sign Convention
reduction factor from
Equation 207 A. I 1-1 Positive pressure acts toward the surface and negative
value from Equation 207A. 9-13 pressure acts away from the surface.
vertical dimension of the solid
freestanding wall or solid sign from 207A.4.2 Critical Load Condition
Figure 207D.4-l, in m
rise-to-span ratio for arched roofs Values of external and internal pressures shall be combined
height-to-width ratio for solid sign algebraically to determine the most critical load.
basic wind speed obtained from
Figure 207A.5-1 A through 207A.5- 207A.4.3 Wind Pressures Acting on Opposite Faces of
1 C, in m/s. The basic wind speed Each Building Surface
corresponds to a 3-s gust speed at l O
m above the ground in Exposure In the calculation of design wind loads for the MWFRS and
Category C for components and cladding for buildings, the algebraic
unpartitioned internal volume, m3 sum of the pressures acting on opposite faces of each
mean hourly wind speed at height z building surface shall be taken into account.
mis
width of building in Figures 207E.4-3 Commentary:
and 207E.4-5A and 207E.4-5B and
width of span in Figures 207E.4-4 and Section 207A.4.3 is included in the code to ensure that
207E.4-6, in m internal and external pressures acting on a building
distance upwind or downwind of crest surface are taken into account by determining a net
in Figure 207 A.8-1, in m pressurefrom the algebraic swn of those pressures. For
height above ground level, in m additional information: on the application of the net
equivalent height of structure, in m components and cladding wind pressure acting across a
nominal height of the atmospheric multilayered building envelope · '. system, including
boundary layer used in this code. air-permeable cladding, refer to Section C207E.l.5.
Values appear in Table 207A.9-1
exposure constant from Table
207A.9-l
3-s gust-speed power law exponent
from Table 207A.9-l
reciprocal of a from Table 207 A. 9-1
mean hourly wind-speed power law
exponent in Equation 207 A.9-16 from
Table 207 A.9-1
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207A.5 Wind Hazard Map

2. Multiple maps remove inconsistencies in the use
207A.5.l Basic Wind Speed importance factors that actually should vm:v wit
location and between tropical cyclone-prone an
The basic wind speed, V, used in the determination of non-tropical cyclone-prone regions for Occupanc
design wind loads on buildings and other structures shall Category JJJ. JV and V structures and acknowledg
be determined from Figure 207A.5-1 as follows, except as that the demarcation between tropical cyclone an
provided in Section 207A.5.2 and 207A.5.3: non-tropical cyclone winds change with th
recurrence interval. ·
For Occupancy Category III, IV and V buildings and other
structures - use Figure 207A.5-1A. 3. The new maps establish uniformity in the retur
periodfor the design-basis winds, and they mor
For Occupancy Category II buildings and other structures clearly convey that information.
- use Figure 207A.5-1B.
4. The new maps. by providing the design wind spee
For Occupancy Category I buildings and other structures directly, more clearly inform owners and theli
- use Figure 207A.5-1 C. consultants about the storm intensities for whic
designs are performed.
The wind shall be assumed to come from any horizontal
direction. The basic wind speed shall be increased where Selection of Return Periods. in the development of th
records or experience indicate that the wind speeds are design wind speed map used in Section 207 NSCP 20U;
higher than those reflected in Figure 207A.5-1. the Wind Load Subcommittee evaluated the win
importance factor, lw, that had been in use since 1982.
Commentary: The task committee recognized that using a uniforn
value of the wind importance factor probably was no
This edition of NSCP departs from prior editions by appropriate because risk varies with location along th
providing wind maps that are directly applicable for coast.
determining pressures for strength design approaches.
Rather than using a single map with importance factors To determine the return periods to be used in the ne11
and a loadfactorfor each building occupancy category, mapping approach, the task committee needed to mee
in this edition there are different maps for different with PAGASA scientists, gather historical records an
categories of building occupancies. The updated maps evaluate representative return periods for wind speeds
are based on a new and more complete analysis of determined in accordance with Section 207 NSCP 201(
tropical cyclone characteristics (Vickery et al. 2008a, and earlier, wherein determination of pressures
2008b and 2009) performed over the past 10 years. appropriate for strength design started with mappec
wind speeds, but involved multiplication by importanc
The decision to move to multiple-strength design maps factors and a wind load factor to achieve pressures that
in conjunction with a wind loadfactor of /.0 instead of were appropriate for strength design. Furthermore, it
using a single map used with an importance and a load was assumed that the variability of the wind speed
factor of /.6 relied on several factors important to an dominates the calculation of the wind load factor. The.
accurate wind specification: strength design wind load, W r. is given as: .·.

I. A strength design wind speed map brings the wind

Wr = CFCVsoI)2WLF
loading approach in line with that used/or seismic
loads in that they both essentially eliminate the use
of a load factorfor strength design.

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I
i........_

- "ho.
-=- DURST

"II
~
ttt ~ .....
-. ...
r--...
II ~---
I

1 10 100 1000 10000

GUST DURATION. sec

Figure C207 A.5-1

Maximum Speed Averaged overt s to Hourly Mean Speed

is a building, component, or structure specific

that includes the effects of things like and from Equation C207A.5-4, the return period T
height, building geometry, terrain, and gust associated with the strengthdesign windspeed is:
computed using the procedures outlined in
V50 is the 50-year return period design T = 0. 00228 exp( 10.JW LF) (C207A.5-5)
W LF is the wind load factor, and I is the
factor. Using the wind loadfactorof 1. 6 as specified in Section
207 NSCP 2010,Jrom Equation C207A.5-5 we get
the nominal return period of 50 years, the
T a:=]{)9 yea,~. and therefore v deslpr: = v 709/ .Jw LF ::::<
wind speedfor any return period to the 50-
period wind speed can be computedfrom V 700/ .Jw LF· Tlius for Occupancy Category IV
Shahid (1998): structures, the basic wind speed is associated with a
return period of 700 years. or an annual exceedance
[O. 36 + 0. 11n(12T)] (C207A.5-2) probability of 0.0014.

the return period in years and V r is the T- The importancefactorused in Section 207 NSCP 2010
wind speed. The strength design wind and earlier for the computation of wind loads for the
when: design of Occupancy Category I and II structures is
defined so that the nominal 50-year return period non-
(C207A.5-3) tropical cyclone wind speed is increased to be
representative of a I 00-year return period value.
Following the approach used above to estimate the
resulting effective strength design return period
associatedwith a 50-year basic designspeed, in the case
= [O. 36 + 0. 11n(12T)] (C207A.5-4) of the 100-yearreturn period basic wind speed in the
non-tropical cyclone-prone regions, wefind that:
= .JWLF
T = 00228 exp[ 10(V1o0/Vso).JWiF] (C207A.5-6)

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where for V 100/V 50 computed from Equation C207 A.5- Similarly, if a wind speed is based upon Pa ""' 0.00143
4 with WLF = 1.6, we find T = 1,697 years. In the (700-year mean recurrence interval), there exists a
development of Equation C207A.5-6, the term 3.5% probability that this speed will be equaled
(V 100 /V 50 ) W LF replaces the W LF used in exceeded during a 25-year period, and a 6. 9%
Equation C207A.5-5. effectively resulting in a higher probability of being equaled or exceeded in a 50-year
load factor for Occupancy Category I, II and III period.
structures equal to WLF(V100/V50)2. Thus for
Occupancy Category I and II structures, the basic wind Some products have been evaluated and test methods
speed is associated with a return period of I, 700 years. have been developed based on design wind speeds that
or an annual exceedance probability of 0.000588. are consistent with the unfactored load effects typically
Similarly. the 25-year return period wind speed used in Allowable Stress Design. Table C207 A.5-6
associated with Occupancy Category III. IV and V provides conversion ji-0111 the strength design-based
buildings equates to a 300-year return period wind design wind speeds used in the ASCE 7-10 design
speed with a wind loadfactor of 1.0. speed maps and the Section 207 NSCP 2010 design wind
speeds used in these product evaluation reports and test
Wind Speeds. The wind speed maps of Figure 207.A.5-l methods. A column o_f values is also provided to allow
present basic wind speedsfor the entire archipelago of coordination with ASCE 7-93 design wind speeds.
the Philippines. The wind speeds correspond to 3-sec
gust speeds at 10 m above groundfor exposure category 207A.5.2 Special Wind Regions
c
Mountainous terrain, gorges, and special wind regions
Serviceability Wind Speeds. For applications of shown in Figure 207A.5-1 shall be examined for unusual
serviceability, design using maximum likely events, or wind conditions. The authority having jurisdiction shall, if
other applications, it may be desired to use wind speeds necessary, adjust the values given in Figure 207A.5-1 to
associated with mean recurrence intervals other than account for higher local wind speeds. Such adjustment
those given in Figures 207A.5-JA to 207.A.5-JC. To shall be based on meteorological information and an
accomplish this. previous editions of NSCP 2010 estimate of the basic wind speed obtained in accordance
provided tub/es with factors that enabled the user to with the provisions of Section 207A.5.3.
adjust the basic design wind speed (previously having a
return period of 50 years to wind speeds associated with Commentary:
other return periods.
Although the wind speed map of Figure 207.4.5-1 is vali4
For applications of serviceability, design using for most regions of the co1111t1:v. there are special regionsj
maximum likely events. or other applications, Appendix in which wind speed anomalies are known to exist. Some a·
Cpresents maps of peak gust wind speeds at 10 m above these special regions are noted i11 Figure 207A.5-1. Wind.
ground in Exposure C conditions for return periods o_f blowing over mountain ranges or through gorges or rive{!!
IO, 25. 50. and JOO years. valleys in these special regions can develop speeds that aril
substantially higher than the values indicated on the 11w1i;'j
The probability P11 that the wind speed associated with When selecting basic wind speeds in these special regions;!
a certain annual probability Pa will be equaled or use of regional climatic data and consultation with a winil
exceeded at least once during an exposure period of 11 engineer or meteorologist is advised.
years is given by:
It is also possible that anomalies in wind speeds exist on 41
(C207A.5-7J micrometeorological scale. For example, wind speed-u'"'
over hills and escarpments is addressed i
Section 207 A.8. Wind speeds over complex terrain may b
As an example, if a wind speed is based upon Pa ""0.02 better determined bv wind-tunnel studies as described ii
(50-year mean recurrence interval). there exists a Section 207F. Adjustments of wind speeds should be mad.
probability of 0.40 that this speed will be equaled or at the micrometeorological scale on the basis of win:,:
exceeded during a 25-year period, and a 0. 64 engineering or meteorological advice and used ii/i
probability of being equaled or exceeded in a 50-year accordance with the provisions of Section 207A.5.3 whet~
period. such adjustments are warranted. Due to the complexity (if,
mountainous terrain and valley gorges in Hawaii, there]
are topographic wind speed-up effects that cannot bqj

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fple(vby Figure 207A.8-l (Applied Research If meteorological data are used to justifj• a wind speed
)()01). . lower than 177-lanlh 700-yrpeak gust at 10 m, an analysis
of sampling error is required to demonstrate that the wind
Estimation of Basic Wind Speeds from record could not occur by chance. This can be
Regional Climatic Data accomplished by showing that the difference · · between
predicted speed and 177 km/h contains two to three
~(outside tropical cyclone-prone regions, regional standard deviations of sampling error (Simiu and Scanlan
ii:::data shall only be used in lieu of the basic wind 1996). Other equivalent methods may be used
given in Figure 207A.5-1 when ( 1) approved
le-value statistical-analysis procedures have been 207A.5.4 Limitation
yed in reducing the data; and (2) the length ofrecord,
iilg error, averaging time, anemometer height, data Tornadoes have not been considered in developing the
{and terrain exposure of the anemometer have been basic wind-speed distributions.
into account. Reduction in basic wind speed below
Figure 207A.5-1 shall be permitted. 207A.6 Wind Directionality

ical cyclone-prone regions, wind speeds derived The wind directionality factor, Kd, shall be determined
iinulation techniques shall only be used in lieu of the from Table 207A.6-1. This directionality factor shall only
\\vind speeds given in Figure 207A.5-1 when be included in determining wind loads when the load
ved simulation and extreme value statistical analysis combinations specified in Sections 2.3 and 2.4 are used for
ures are used. the design. The effect of wind directionality in determining
wind loads in accordance with Section 207F shall be based
eas outside tropical cyclone-prone regions, when the on an analysis for wind speeds that conforms to the
i\vind speed is estimated from regional climatic data, requirements of Section 207A.5.3.
'asic wind speed shall not be less than the wind speed
iiated with the specified mean recurrence interval, and Commentary:
stimate shall be adjusted for equivalence to a 3-s gust
speed at I Om above ground in Exposure C. The data The wind loadfafforl.3 in ASCE 7-95includedd .. )vim!
isisshall be performed in accordance with this section. directio11C1lity '. factCJr''• of p.f:15··· (Ellingivooc{ 1981 . . .and
Elling}VOod. et aL.. 1982) .. [his factor pccounts]ortwo
:/::·_:/):::.-...-..
eJJec1s:.r1tr1u:~ridz1.cec1probab.i/itx . . of mdi·imu,~ 1vinds
com.ing fi·o,n/.a,iy#iy~n ·.direciio.11 :,,111 (2)/ the. re.1uced
/'J,gional climatic data in accordance with the prob(1bili"y .of the n1a:dmu111·pressu1icoefficient occwring
};Section W7A.5.3 and in lieu of the basic wind for any given. JVind.di,·ect ion. · . The wind direct ionali tyfactor
i{,fFigure 207 A.5-1, the user is cautioned that (identifiedasKd inthecode}ls talmlatedbzTable W'l A.6-
}l§1·s, velocity pressure exposure coefficients, 1 for 'different structure types. A.sne}V research becomes
{yfdctors, pressure· coefficients, and force available, this factor can be directlymodified. Values for
f 9.f/hrs code are intended jar use with the 3-s the factor were e;tablishedfi'om references in the literature
cif /(Jtn
above ground in open country. It is and collective con1mihee judgment -. The K d. yalue forround
/he.,·efore, that regional climatic data based on chimneys, tanks.and similarstructures is given as0.95.in
{qve,;aging time, for example, hourly mean or recognition of the fact that the wind load resistance may
~·!/fc1djusted to reflect peak gust speedsat I Om not 'fie exactly the same in all directions as implied bY a
11,dclin open country. value of 1. 0. A value ojO. 85 n1ighfbe moreappropriate if
://./:':\·..::-:::.:.:
: .:
a triangular trussedjrameis shrouded in around cover A
)4~Hifata,it should be emphasized that sampling
, l<!.crfto. largeuncertainties in specification of the
value of 1. 0 might be more appropriate for
chimney having a
a
lateral load resistance equal iii all
roz,nd

.§an1pling errors are the errors associated with directions. .The designer is cqutioned bythefootnote to
.fi{fofthe.climatological data samples (years Table W7A.6-l and the statenient iii Section207A-.6, where
{?Jjqnllual extremes). It is possible to have a
'f·J'n lyind speed at an individual station with a
refere11ce JSn1a1e to the faptthai this factor iS(Jll~Y to be
usedin conjui1ctio11\vith the· load ~01nbi11at@1s specified
t~.of30yeqrs .. While to.ca17·ec9,·ds of limited in Sections2:Jand 2A ofASCE'l-10 .. .' .....
. '!/llf/l?e used to define wind.speedsin special
\}are and conservatism should be exercised in

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207A.7 Exposure coefficient actually decreases (i.e., the sea surface

becomes aerodynamicallysmoother) as the wind speed
For each wind direction considered, the upwind exposure increasesfurther (Powell et al. 2003) or as the tropical
shall be based on ground surface roughness that is cyclone radius decreases (Vickery et al. 2008b). The
determined from natural topography, vegetation, and consequences of these studies are that the surface
constructed facilities. roughness over the ocean in a tropical cyclone is
consistent with that of exposureD rather than exposure
Commentary:
C. Consequently, the use of exposure D along the
tropicalcyclone coastline is now required.
The descriptions of the surface roughness categories
and exposure categories in Section 207A.7 have been
For Exposure B the tabulated values of Kz correspond
expressed asfar as possible in easily understood verbal
to z0 = 0.2 111. which is below the typicalvalue of 0.3 tn,
terms that are sufficiently precise for most practical
whereasfor Exposures C and D they correspond to the
applications. Upwind surface roughness conditions
typical value of z0. The reason for the difference in
required for Exposures B and D are shown
Exposure B is that this category of terrain, which is
schematically in Figures C207A.7-l and C207A.7-2.
applicable to suburban areas, often contains open
respectively. For cases where the designer wishes to
patches, such as highways, parking lots, and playing
make a more detailed assessment of the surface
fields. These cause local increases in the wind speedsat
roughness category and exposure category, the
their edges. By using an exposure coefficient
following more mathematical description is offeredfor
correspondingto a lower than typical value of z0, some
guidance (Irwin 2006). The ground surface roughness is
allowance is madefor this. The alternative would be to
best measuredin terms of a roughness lengthparameter
introduce a number of exceptions to use of Exposure B
called z0. Each of the surface roughness categories B
in suburban areas, which would add an undesirable
through D correspond to a range of values of this
level of complexity.
parameter. as does the even rougher category A used in
previous versions of the code i11 heavily built-up urban
The value o,lz0for a particular terrain can be estimated
areas but removed in the present edition. The range of
from the typical dimensions of surface roughness
Zo in meters (111)for each terrain category is given in
elements and their spacing 011 the ground area using 011
Table C207A. 7-1. Exposure A has been included in
empirical relationship. due to Lettau (1969), which is:
Table C207A. 7-1 as a referencethat may be usefulwhen
using the Wind Tunnel Procedure. Further information
on values ofz0 in differenttypesof terrain can befound (C207A.7-l)
in Simiu and Scanlan (1996) and Table C207A.7-2
based on Davenport et al. (2000) and Wieringa et al.
(2001). The roughnessclassificationsin Table C207A. 7- Hob the average height of the roughness in
2 are not intended to replace the use of exposure the upwindterrain
categories as required in the codefor structural design Sob the average vertical frontal area per
purposes. However, the terrain roughness obstruction presented to the wind
classifications in Table C207A. 7-2 may be related to Aob the average area of ground occupied by
ASCE 7 exposure categories by comparing z0 values each obstruction, including the open
betweenTableC207A.7-1 andC207A.7-2. For example, area surrounding it
the z0 values for Classes 3 and 4 in Table C207 A. 7-2
fall within the range of z0 values for Exposure C in Vertical frontal area is defined as the area of the
Table C207A.7-I. Similarly.the z0 valuesfor Classes 5 projection of the obstruction onto a vertical plane
and 6 in Table C207A. 7-2 fall within the range of z0 normal to the wind direction. The area Sob may be
valuesfor Exposure Bin Table C207A. 7-1. estimated by summing the approximate verticalfrontal
areas of all obstructions within a selected area of
Research described in Powell el al. (2003), Donelan et upwindfetch and dividing the sum by the number of
al. (2004). and Vickery el al. (2008b) showed that the obstructions in the area. The average height Hob may
drag coefficientover the ocean i11 high winds in tropical be estimated in a similar way by averaging the
cyclones did not continue lo increase with increasine individual heights rather than using the frontal areas.
.::,
wind speed as previously believed (e.g., Powell 1980). Likewise Aob may be estimated by dividing the size of
These studies showed that the sea surface drag the selected area of upwind fetch by the number of
coefficient, and hence the aerodynamicroughnessof the obstructions in it.
ocean, reached a maximum at mean wind speeds of
about 30mls. There is some evidence that the drag

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determination is defined as an "open patch." An open

\i11llis an example, [f the upwind fetch consists primarily of patch is defined as an opening greater than or equal to
<i}ingle family homes with typical height Hob = 6111. approximately 50 m on each side (i.e., greater than
·.•· ierticalfrontal area (including some trees on each lot) 50 m by 50 m). Openings smaller than this need not be
.hf J00m1, and ground area per home of l,000m1, then considered in the determination of the exposure
izb is calculated to be z0 = 0.5 x 20 x 100/1,000 = category .
. :Jm. whichfalls into exposure category B according to
Table C207A.7-l. The effect of open patches of surface roughness C or D
on the use of exposure category B is shown pictorially
)-ees and bushes are porous and are deformed by in Figures C207A. 7-3 and C207A. 7-4. Note that the plan
ifong winds, which reduce their effective frontal areas location of any open patch may have a different effect
ESDU, 1993). For conifers and other evergreens no for different wind directions .
. d,·e than 50 percent of their gross frontal area can be
ken to be effective in obstructing the wind For Aerial photographs, representative of each exposure
eiduous trees and bushes no more than 15 percent of type, are included in the commentary to aid the user in
ir gross frontal area can be taken to be effective in establishing the proper exposure for a given site.
itructing the wind. Gross frontal area is defined in Obviously, the proper assessment of exposure is a
{context as the projection onto a vertical plane matter of good engineering judgment. This fact is
·· mal to the wind) of the area enclosed by the particularly true in light of the possibility that the
Velope of the tree or bush. exposure could change in one or more wind directions
<"-:":,:.:
due to future demolition and/or development.
j/r992) estimated that the majority of buildings
'haps as much as 60 percent to 80 percent) have an
.sure category corresponding to ExposureB. While 207A.7.1 Wind Directions and Sectors
relative£v simple definition in the code willnormally
1¢:e for most practical applications, oftentimes the For each selected wind direction at which the wind loads
;iHer is in need of additional information, are to be determined, the exposure of the building or
'.(fc11/ar(v with regard to the effect of large openings structure shall be determined for the two upwind sectors
2;15Z11·ings (e.g., large parking lots, J;-eeways, or tree extending 45° either side of the selected wind direction.
Jj"ir1gs) in the otherwise "normal" ground swface The exposure in these two sectors shall be determined in
mess B. The following is offered as gilidance for accordance with Sections 207A.7.2 and 207A.7.3, and the
}itiiations: . . . . · exposure whose use would result in the highest wind loads
·.·.·.·.·. ·i...•·•.·:··.i:
.
·• .':.·.:·.. .• . ·: .. -, .. ..' .... -_:._.:.-.": .. shall be used to represent the winds from that direction.
]t11ple definition of Exposure B given in the body of
i;hfle, using the surface roughness . category
tfi(m; is shown pictorial~vln FigureC207A.7-l.
ef(nition applies for the. surface roughness B
"c1n/prevailing 800 m upwind. with insufficient
jJakhes" as defined
. {ijythe use of Exposure K .
the following text: to
. .
in
'.·".··:·.-· . ·:.=·-.·_· . .

]ir1gin the swfaceroughness B ldrge enough to

);{a. significant effect mi the exposure category

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.~
Notes: Not
I. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in kilometers per hour at IO m above ground for Exposure C category. I.
2. Linear interpolation between contours is permitted. 2.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area. 3.
4. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions. 4.
5. Wind speeds correspond to approximately a 15% probability of exceedance in 50 years (Annual Exceedance Probability= 0.00333, MRI = 300 years). s.
6. Results are from PAGASA. 6.

Figure 207 A.5-1 A Basic Wind Speeds for Occupancy Category Ill, IV and V Buildings and Other Structures

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Notes:
I. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in kilometers per hour at IO m above ground for Exposure C category.
2. Linear interpolation between contours is permitted.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area.
). 4. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.
5. Wind speeds correspond to approximately a 7% probability ofexceedance in 50 years (Annual Exceedance Probability= 0.00143, MRI= 700 years).
6. Results arc from PAGASA.

Figure 207 A.5-lB Basic Wind Speeds for Occupancy Category II Buildings and Other Structures
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'...~,

-
Cl
-ti
' ~

Notes:
l. Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds in kilometers per hour at 10 m above ground for Exposure C category.
2. Linear interpolation between contours is permitted.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last wind speed contour of the coastal area.
4. Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special wind regions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.
5. Wind speeds correspond to approximately a 3% probability of exceedance in 50 years (Annual Exceedance Probability= 0.000588, MRI = 1700
years).
6. Results are from PAGASA.
Figure 207A.5-1C Basic Wind Speeds for Occupancy Category I Buildings and Other Structures

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BUILDING OR
WIND F h:,; 18m, d1 ~ 450 rn
OTHER STRUCTURE

ANY ROUGHNESS
For h > 18rn, d, ~ greater of 790 rn or 20h

ROUGHNESS B
-:
r h ANY ROUGHNESS

Figure C2U 1 A.7-1

Upwind Surface Roughness Conditions Requires for Exposure B.

BUILDING OR
wINo d1 ~ greater of 1500 rn or 20h OTHER STRUCTURE

ANY ROUGHNESS ROUGHNESS D ANY ROUGHNESS

(a)

BUILDING OR
WIND d1~ greater of 790 rn or 20h, and
OTHER STRUCTURE
d2 s greater of 180 rn or 20h

ANY ROUGHNESS ROUGHNESSD ROUGHNESS BAND/OR C ANY ROUGHNESS

(b)

Figure C207A.7-2
Upwind Surface Roughness Conditions Required for Exposure D, for the Cases with
{a) Surface Roughness D Immediately Upwind of the Building, and (b) Surface Roughness Band/or C Immediately
Upwind of the Building

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Table 207 A.6-1

Wind Directionality Factor, l(d

Structure Type Directionality Factor Kd*

Buildings
Main Wind Force Resisting System 0.85
Components and Cladding 0.85

Arched Roofs 0.85

Chimneys, Tanks, and Similar Structures

Square 0.90
Hexagonal 0.95
Round 0.95

Solid Freestanding Walls and Solid

0.85
Freestanding and Attached Signs

Open Signs and Lattice Framework 0.85

Trussed Towers
Triangular, square, rectangular 0.85
All other cross sections 0.95

*Directionality Factor Kd has been calibrated with combinations of loads

specified in Section 203. This factor shall only be applied when used in
conjunction with load combinations specified in Sections 203.3 and 203.4.

207A.7.2 Surface Roughness Categories 207A.7.3 Exposure Categories

A ground Surface Roughness within each 45° sector shall Exposure B: For buildings with a mean roof height of less
be determined for a distance upwind of the site as defined than or equal to 9 m, Exposure B shall apply where the
in Section 207A. 7 .3 from the categories defined in the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface
following text, for the purpose of assigning an exposure Roughness B, prevails in the upwind direction for a
category as defined in Section 207A.7.3. distance greater than 450 m. For buildings with a mean roof
height greater than 9 m, Exposure B shall apply where
Surface Roughness B: Urban and suburban areas, wooded Surface Roughness B prevails in the upwind direction for
areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced a distance greater than 790 m or 20 times the height of the
obstructions having the size of single-family dwellings or building, whichever is greater.
larger.
Exposure C: Exposure C shall apply for all cases where
Surface Roughness C: Open terrain with scattered Exposures B or D do not apply.
obstructions having heights generally less than 9 rn. This
category includes flat open country and grasslands. Exposure D: Exposure D shall apply where the ground
surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness D,
Surface Roughness D: Flat, unobstructed areas and water prevails in the upwind direction for a distance greater than
surfaces. This category includes smooth mud flats, salt 1500 m or 20 times the building height, whichever is
flats, and unbroken ice. greater. Exposure D shall also apply where the ground
surface roughness immediately upwind of the site is
exposure B or C, and the site is within a distance of 180 m
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D condition as defined m the previous of sectors one or two is used to determine full x andyi
loading individually. and then 75 percent of theseload{
are to be applied in each direction at the same>tilne
· site located in the transition zone between exposure according to the requirements of Section 207B.4.6 and
ories, the category resulting in the largest wind forces Figure 207B.4-8. The procedure defined in this section
be used. for determining wind loads in each design direction is
not lo be confused with the determination of the wind
directionality factor K d· The K [factor determined from
Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1 applies for all
design wind directions. See Section C207A.6.

Wind loadsfor cladding and low-rise buildings elements

are determined using the upwind exposurefor the single
surface roughness in one of the eight sectors of
Figure C207A. 7-5 that gives the highest cladding
pressures.
Y NORTH j NORTHEAST

-oviston in Section 207A.5.1 requires that a

/e be designedfor winds from all directions. A
}procedure to determine directional wind loads
illows. Wind load for buildings using Section
J and Figures 207B.4-l, 207B.4-2 or 207B. 4-3 EAST
termined for eight wind directions at 45°
.( with four falling along primary building axes BUILDING OR
•II in Figure C207A.7-5. For each of the eight OTHER STRUCTURE
JflS, upwind exposure is determined for each of
~.sectors, one on each side of the wind direction
1~ sector with the exposure giving highest loads
used to define wind loads for that direction. For
f1;for winds from the north, the exposure from Figure C207 A.7-5
911e or eight, whichever gives the higher load, is Determination of Wind Loads
·r1/· wind from the east, the exposurefrom sector from Different Directions
/~ree, whichever gives the highest load, is used.
iiul coming from the northeast, the most exposed

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BUILDING OR OTHER
STRUCTURE

WIND

SURFACE ROUGHNESS
q
TYPES

LENGTH OF OPEN
PATCHES

X = 1000 m

"OPEN PATCHES" - OPENINGS~ 50 m x 50 m

d1, d2, _, di ~ 50 m
d1 + d2 + _ + di ~ 200 m
TOTAL LENGTH OF SURFACE ROUGHNESS B ~ 800 m
WITHIN 1000 m OF UPWIND FETCH DISTANCE

Figure C207 A.7-3

Exposure B with Upwind Open Patches

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BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURE

OPEN PATCHES NOT

QUALIFYING FOR
WIND DIRECTION
CONSIDERED.

QUALIFYING OPEN
PATCHES FOR
WIND DIRECTION
SHOWN.

~30m I

NOTE: ALL OPENINGS

SHOWN ARE "OPEN
PATCHES" (OPENINGS
~ 50 m x 50 m) WITH
SURFACE
ROUGHNESS C OR D.

50 m WIDE RADIAL LINE

IN DIRECTION OF WIND

WIND DIRECTION
BEING CONSIDERED

Figure C207A.7-4
Exposure B with Open Patches

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207A.7.4.1 Directional Procedure (Section 207B) mean sea level (30.5 m + [3.22 x JO. 7 111]) within the 3.22-
km radius specified.
For each wind direction considered, wind loads for the
design of the MWFRS of enclosed and partially enclosed A wind tunnel study by Means et al. ( 1996) and observation
buildings using the Directional Procedure of Section 207B of actual wind damage has shown that the affected height
shall be based on the exposures as defined in Section H is less than previously specified. Accordingly, Condition
207 A.7.3. Wind loads for the design of open buildings with (5) was changed lo 4.5 111 in Exposure C.
monoslope, pitched, or troughed free roofs shall be based
on the exposures, as defined in Section 207A.7.3, resulting Buildings sited on the upper half of an isolated hill or
in the highest wind loads for any wind direction at the site. escarpment may experience significantly higher wind
speeds than buildings situated on level ground. To account
207A.7.4.2 Envelope Procedure (Section 207C) for these higher wind speeds, the velocity pressure
exposure coefficients in Tables 207B.3-/, 207C.3-J,
Wind loads for the design of the MWFRS for all low-rise 207D.3-I, and 207£.3-1 are multiplied by a topographic
buildings designed using the Envelope Procedure of factor, l(zt• determined by Equation 207A.8-l. The
Section 207C shall be based on the exposure category topographic feature (2-D ridge or escarpment, or 3-D
resulting in the highest wind loads for any wind direction axisymmetrical hill) is described by two parameters, Hand
at the site. L1t. H is the height of the hill or difference in elevation
between the crest and that of the upwind terrain. L11 is the
207 A. 7.4.3 Directional Procedure for Building dis lance upwind of the crest to where the ground elevation
Appurtenances and Other Structures is equal to halfthe height oft he hill. I( zt is determinedfrom
(Section 2070) three multipliers, K 1• I( 2• and K 3, which are obtained from
Figure 207A.8-1, respectively. 1(1 is related to the shape
Wind loads for the design of building appurtenances (such of the topographic feature and the maximum speed-up near
as rooftop structures and equipment) and other structures the crest, 1(2 accounts for the reduction in speed-up with
(such as solid freestanding walls and freestanding signs, distance upwind or downwind of the crest. and 1<3
chimneys, tanks, open signs, lattice frameworks, and accounts for the reduction in speed-up with height above
trussed towers) as specified in Section 2070 shall be based the local ground surface.
on the appropriate exposure for each wind direction
considered. The multipliers listed in Figure 207A.8-l are based on the
assumption that the wind approaches the hill along the
207A.7.4.4 Components and Cladding (Section 207E) direction of maximum slope, causing the greatest speed-up
near the crest. The average maximum upwind slope of the
Design wind pressures for components and cladding shall hill is approximately H /ZL1t, and measurements have
be based on the exposure category resulting in the highest shown that hills with slopes of less than about
wind loads for any wind direction at the site. 0.10 (H / L1t < 0.20) are unlikely to produce significant
speed-up of the wind. For values of H / L1t > 0.5 the
207 A.8 Topographic Effects speed-up effect is assumed lo be independent of slope. The
speed-up principally affects the mean wind speed rather
Commentary: than the amplitude of the turbulent fluctuations, and this
fact has been accounted for in the values of 1<1, K2• and
As an aid to the designer, this section was rewritten in K3 given in Figure 207A.8-1. Therefore, values of Ku
ASCE 7-98 to specify when topographic effects need to be obtained from Figure 207A.8-l are intended for use with
applied to a particular structure rather than when they do velocity pressure exposure coefficients, K1t and K2• which
not as in the previous version. In an effort to exclude are based on gust speeds.
situations where lit/le or no topographic effect exists,
Condition (2) was added to include the fact that the It is not the intent of Section 207A.8 to address the general
topographic feature should protrude significantly above case of windflow over hilly or complex terrain for which
(by afactor of two or more) upwind terrain features before engineering judgment, expert advice, or the Wind Tunnel
it becomes a factor. For example, if a significant upwind Procedure as described in Section 207F may be required.
terrain feature has a height of 10 m above its base elevation Background material on topographic speed-up effects may
and has a top elevation of 30 m above mean sea level then be found in the literature (Jackson and Hunt 1975, Lemelin
the topographic feature (hill. ridge, or escarpment) must et al. 1988, and Walmsley et al. 1986).
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f?:"/·
ffl,e designer is cautioned that, at present, the code 2. The hill, ridge, or escarpment protrudes above the
f{0!1tainsno provisionfor vertical wind speed-up because height of upwind terrain features within a 3.2-km
,t/J;~Jopographic effect, even though this phenomenon is radius in any quadrant by a factor of two or more.
)k{ownto exist and can cause additional uplift on roofs.
fc}Jdditionalresearch is required to quantify this effect 3. The structure is located as shown in Figure 207 A.8-1
ts~(oiieif can be incorporated into the code.
.:?: .....·" ~
in the upper one-half of a hill or ridge or near the crest
of an escarpment.
Wind Speed-Up over Hills, Ridges, and
Escarpments 4. H/L11 ~ 0.2.

/wind speed-up effects at isolated hills, ridges, and 5. His greater than or equal to 4.5 m for Exposure C and
'escarpments constituting abrupt changes in the general D and 18 m for Exposure B.
'topography, located in any exposure category, shall be
included in the design when buildings and other site 207 A.8.2 Topographic Factor
conditions and locations of structures meet all of the
following conditions: The wind speed-up effect shall be included in the
calculation of design wind loads by using the factor Kzt:
The hill, ridge, or escarpment is isolated and
unobstructed upwind by other similar topographic
(207A.8-1)
features of comparable height for I 00 times the height
of the topographic feature (lOOH) or 3.2 km,
whichever is less. This distance shall be measured where K 1, K 2, and K 3 are given in Figure 207 A.8-1.
horizontally from the point at which the height H of If site conditions and locations of structures do not meet all
the hill, ridge, or escarpment is determined. the conditions specified in Section 207 A.8.1 then
Kzt = 1. 0.

Y(v

ESCARPMENT 2-D RIDGE OR 3-D AXISYMMETRICAL HILL

Figure 207 A.8-1

Topographic Factor, l(zt

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Table 207A.8-1
Topographic Multipliers for Exposure C

K1 Multiplier I(?Multiplier I( 3 Multiplier

3-D All 3-D
H/L11 2-D 2-D x/L1i 2-D z/L11 2-D 2-D
Axisym. Other Axisym.
Ridge Escarp. Escarp, Ridge Escarp,
Hill Cases Hill
0.20 0.29 0.17 0.21 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.25 0.36 0.21 0.26 0.50 0.88 0.67 0.10 0.74 0.78 0.67
0.30 0.43 0.26 0.32 1.00 0.75 0.33 0.20 0.55 0.61 0.45
0.35 0.51 0.30 0.37 l.50 0.63 0.00 0.30 0.41 0.47 0.30
0.40 0.58 0.34 0.42 2.00 0.50 0.00 0.40 0.30 0.37 0.20
0.45 0.65 0.38 0.47 2.50 0.38 0.00 0.50 0.22 0.29 0.14
0.50 0.72 0.43 0.53 3.00 0.25 0.00 0.60 0.17 0.22 0.09
3.50 0.13 0.00 0.70 0.12 0.17 0.06
4.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 0.09 0.14 0.04
0.90 0.07 0.11 0.03
1.00 0.05 0.08 0.02
1.50 0.01 0.02 0.00
2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Noles:
I. For values of H / L1i, x/ L1i and z/ Li, other than those shown, linear interpolation is permitted.
2. For!!..> 0.50, assume!!..= 0. 50 for evaluating K1 and substitute 2H for L1, for evaluating K2 and K3•
L11 lh
3. Multipliers arc based on the assumption that wind approaches the hill or escarpment along the direction of maximum slope.
4. Notation:

H Height of hill or escarpment relative to the upwind terrain, in meters.

L11 Distance upwind of crest to where the difference in ground elevation is half the height ofhill or escarpment, in meters.
K1 Factor to account for shape of topographic feature and maximum speed-up effect.
K2 Factor to account for reduction in speed-up with distance upwind or downwind of crest.
K3 Factor to account for reduction in speed-up with height above local terrain.
x Distance (upwind or downwind) from the crest to the building site, in meters.
z Height above ground surface at building site, in meters.
µ Horizontal attenuation factor.
y Height attenuation factor.
Equations:
K,, = (1 + K1 + K2 + K3)2
K 1 determined from table below
K2 = (1-.!::!.)
JtLh
K3 = e-yz/L,.

Hill Shape osure y Upwind Downwind

B c D of Crest of Crest
2-dimensional ridges
(or valleys with negative) 1.30 1.45 1.55 3.00 1.50 1.50
Hin Ki/(H/Lh)

2-dimensional escarpments 0.75 0.85 0.95 2.50 1.50 4.00

3-dimensional axisymmetrical hill 0.95 1.05 1.15 4.00 1.50 1.50

Figure 207A.8-2
Parameters for Speed-Up Over Hills and Escarpments

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</>(z) the fundamental model shape

(z/h){
{ the mode exponent
··'\:\:;"::\-i:-':-: .·
p air density
&faGooJ contains a singlegust effect factor of 0.85 Cfx mean along-wind force coefficient
j·i,'igid buildings. As an option, the designer can m1 modal mass
t:o)porate specific features of the wind environment
iid building size to more accurately calculate a gust
@qt/actor. One such procedure is located in the body
f 1 µ(z)<j)2(z)dz

i/fie standard (Solari J 993a and l 993b). A procedure µ(z) mass per unit height
}so included for calculating the gust effectfactorfor K (1. 65)a /(a+ f + 1)
/ible structures. The rigid structure gust factor is O
.w:c~nt to IO percent lower than the simple, but and Vz is the 3-s gust speed at height z. This can be
qfiservative. value of 0.85 permitted in the code without evaluated by l'z =
b(z/33)«V, where V is the 3-s gust
f1{c:1ilation. The procedures for both rigid and flexible speed in Exposure C at the reference height (obtained
J'l1ctures (I) provide a superior model for flexible from Figure 207A.5-l); b and a
are given in
tPctures that displays the peak factors gQ and gR and Table 207A.9-l.
)ccwse theflexible structure value to match the rigid
ructure as resonance is removed A designer is free to RMS Alo11g-Wi11d Acceleration. The rms along-wind
eany other rational procedure in the approved acceleration ax(z) as a function of height above the
rature, as stated in Section 207 A.9.5. ground surface is given by:

i{e gust effect factor accounts for the loading effects in

ie) along-wind direction due to wind turbulence-
/1lcture interaction. It also accounts for along-wind
(lding effects due to dynamic amplification forflexible
{ildings and structures. It does not include allowances (C207A.9-2)
r across-wind loading effects, vortex shedding.
where vi islhe mean hourly wind speed at height z, mis:
ltabili(v due to galloping or flutter, or dynamic
tsiona/ effects. For structures susceptible to loading
.~cts that are not accounted for in the gust effect
gtor. information should be obtainedfrom recognized (C207A.9-3)
erature (Kareem 1992 and 1985, Gurlev and Kareem
:C)3, Solari 1993a and 1993b. and Kar;em and Smith
. 94) orfrom wind tunnel tests.
where band a are defined in Table 207A.9-1 .
·.'·.=::
Maximum Along-Wind Acceleration. The maximum
~Jng-Wind Response.
Based on the preceding
along-wind acceleration as a function of height above
. inition of the gust effect factor, predictions of along
the ground surface is given by:
id response, for example, maximum displacement,
I-mean-square (rms), and peak acceleration, can be
(C207 A.9-4)
gde. These response components are needed for
f'vivability and serviceability limit states. In the
0.5772
(owing, expressions for evaluating these along-wind
iponse components are given.
g5: = Jz ln(n T) +--;:::::===
1
)2 ln(n T) 1
(C207 A.9-5)

(L'<imum Along-Wind Displacement. The maximum

where T = the length of time over which the minimum
png-wind displacement Xmax(z) as a function of
acceleration is computed. usually taken to be 3,600 s to
/ght above the ground surface is given by:
represent I hour.

Approximate Fundamental Frequency. To estimate the

(C207A.9-l) dynamic response of structures. knowledge the
fundamental frequency (lowest natural frequency) of the
of
structure is essential. This value would also assist iii
determining if the dynamic response estimates are
necessary. Most computer codes used in the Onalvsisof
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structures would provide estimates of the natural of the building is most important; hence the height·'.
frequencies of the structure being analyzed. However. weighted average is appropriate. This method is an
for the preliminWJ' design stages some empirical appropriate first-order equation for addressing
relationships jar building period Ta (Ta = 1/n1) are buildings with setbacks. Explicit calculation of gust
available in the earthquake chapters of ASCE 7. effect factor per the other methods given in Section
However, it is noteworthy that these expressions are 207A. 9 can still be performed.
based on recommendations for earthquake design with
inherent bias toward higher estimates offundamental Observation from wind tunnel testing of buildings where]
frequencies (Goel and Chopra 1997 and 1998). For frequency is calculated using analysis software reveals!I
wind design applications these values may be the following expressionforfrequency, appropriate for]
unconservative because an estimatedfrequency higher buildings less than about 120 m in height, applicable to/J.
than the actual frequency would yield lower values of all buildings in steel or concrete: ·
the gust effectfactor and concomitantly a lower design
wind pressure. However, Goel and Chopra (1997 and
1998) also cite lower bound estimates offrequency that n1 = 100/H (m} average value (C207A.9-6):
are more suited for use in wind applications. These
lower-bound expressions are now given in Section
207A. 9.2; graphs of these expressions are shown in n1 = 75/H (m) lower bound value (C207A.9-7) ;
Figure C207A.9-1. Because these expressions are based
on regular buildings, limitations based on height and
slenderness are required. The effectivelength Leff, uses
a height-weightedaverage of the along-wind length of
the buildingforslenderness evaluation. The top portion

100
It
l
•

75

60
' ~
\1
- -E<1urttion207A.9-2:22.21H"0.8

---·Equation 207A.9-3:43.5/H"0.9

e....
'-'
..c: 45
'\ --Equ;ition 207A.9-4:75/H

ec
·a;
::c:
\\
. ~·~
1 ',
Oil
c: \
:§ 30
·5 1>-,
[\
CQ ..... ~
' ...
...
... "
.... ... r..... r.....
~
15 "' I'
r..... .. ............... ,....,.... ... ,..
•i...
r- to..
r-•
.......
,-

0
0.000 0.500 1.000 1.500 2.000 2.500

Approximate Natural Frequency (hertz)

Figure C207A.9-I
Equations for Approximate Natural Frequency vs. Building Height

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&iioH C207A.9-7for the lower bound value is

; dd·ilzSection 207 A. 9.2: n1 = [l/(2rch2)]./(EI/m)··,•··.: (CJ2dfl'.~i1E)> ·
til0,11-scalemeasuremenls of buildings under the where h is the height,• a11dE,l,and m are da,iuiated
i of wind, thefollowing expression has ' been for the cross-section at the base. l depends on the wall
:>e1for wind applications (Zhou and Kareem thicknesses at the tipand base, et and eb, and external
Zhou; Kijewski; and Kareem 2002): .· diameter at the tip and base, d, and db, according to the
following.formula:
\'. fnl~tSO/H (C207 A.9-8)

;\JJz,ency expression is based on older buildings

<vq,-estimates the frequency common in U.S.
A= [1.9exp (it')]+ [o 9 +6(i)°'"l
:i1cHJ,ifor smaller buildings less than 120 min
}{, }ut becomes more accurate for tall buildings (C207A.9-13)
fit.thdn 120 min height. The Australian and New
i1nilSt~ndcmlAS!NZS 1170.2; Eurocode ENV1991- Equation C207A.9-12 reduces to Equation C207A.9-1 l
9)1g Kongi Code of Practice on Wind Effects for uniform, masts. For free-standing lattice towers
Q,VaHdothers have adopted Equation C207A.9-8 (without added ancillaries such as antennas or lighting
[.bzlildingtypes and all heights. · frames) (StandardsAustralia 1994):

'}tz,dies in Japan involving a suite of buildings (C207 A.9~ 14)

i/d;v-amplitude excitations have · led to the
hi> expressions for natural frequencies of
gs(Sataka et al. 2003): where Wa is the average width of the structure in m and
h is tower height: An alternative formula for lattice
Jd;u (nz)(concrete buildings) (C207A.9-9) towers (with. 'addedancillaries} (Wyatt1984) is:
?. } '. ' .·.· ,'
· L 2/3, · ··· \ 1/2 )
?{64/H(m) (steel buildings) . (C207A.9-l0) N) .: .. (Wb)···. · · .. · ·
111.:::: ( H < H /

JiZsSio"s based on JapOne9' b,Xldin~·eSultin

'.fl'equency estimates than those obtainedfromthe
WJ.¥,i,~t'?l~{iaiI\~.§lt J,,d1t:2ii.tfo,
S(JUGli[mse (OlVerS, or230 mfo1· t,·iangu/ar base towers .
.·[/expression given in.. Equations': C207A~9-6
1.\C:207A.9-8, particularly since the Japanese itr11ch11·arbd11qJink- Strudtu,·al(lampingis ameasure
/has limited observations for the more flexible of e11ergydissipation ina vibratingstructurethatresults
s ,sensitive to wind . effects and Japanese
c[iontends to be stiffer. ''
in bringing . the. structure. toia quiescent state. The
damping is definedas th%ratio of the. energydissipated
in one' oscillation cycle to the' maximum amount' of
.Iilei,eredmas,sorpoles.ofun(foi'lll cross-section energy in the structure in thatcycle. Thereare as. many
'fl bending action dominates}: · structural dC1mping 111ech(lnisms as there. are n1odes of
convert ing . · . mec hanical energy i into· . · heat. >The . . . most
(CW7A.9-l l) important.·. mechcu1isms . are ... material.,' damping and
interfacial damping. · · · ·. · ·· · ·. . ·

:JI~ ii..b;nding stiffiness}jthe section• and m

fi~i(unlt height. (This.formula may be used for
Is
often approximated as viscous da111pingbecauseit . lfqds
a
to linear.eqitalion ofmotion. This dal!lping 111{a~ll/I·
i
111·· · ·.engb1eering····JJractice,··· · ·the····· · dam;ing . n1echahisin .is

i@(rslight taper.using average value o.fEI and

(!§)978). ,,'. ,'. . . . . in . terms of the. dampingt'atio,,is 11suall>)assig11e4 ~as59
oni . .·the .. construction\ 111ate,;ial,. ,for exp/nple, , ste~{i~r
i\:t_~i,nate formula 'Jori. cantilevered; ' tapered, concrete The·.··.c«tculation• . . ofdynan1ic:iloqcf ef!ectS
fpc,les (ECCS1978) is: >·.·. 1·eq11i,·es ·.·.dampilig) ratioi\as,.· . (lfl /input. /11/~ybJd
applications, dampingratio~ ofl pei·c'i1it,.i1ief<.1/?r:rsi~t·
are Z}pically . i,sediri . theUf1.ite,(§t(ltes.f..q(ste~fg1zcf
concrete buildings.at se,yiceabilityleyels{/espe.ctiyelji,
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while ISO (1997) suggests 1 percent and 1.5 percent for earthquake engineering, is used for the wind loads, as it
steel and concrete. respectively. Damping values for is less sensitive to deviations from a linear mode shape
steel support structures for signs. chimneys, and towers while still providing a gust effectfactor generally equal
may be much lower than buildings and may fall in the to the gust factor calculated by the Section 207 NSCP
range of 0.15 percent to 0.5 percent. Damping values of 2010 standard. This equivalence occurs only for
special structures like steel stacks can be as low as 0.2 structures with linear mode shape and uniform mass
percent to 0.6 percent and 0.3 percent to 1.0 percent for distribution. assumptions tacitly implied in the previous
unlined and lined steel chimneys, respectively (ASME formulation of the gust effect/actor, and thereby permits
1992 and CIC/ND 1999). These values may provide a smooth transition from the existing procedure to the
some guidance for design. Damping levels used in wind formulation suggested here. For a more detailed
load applications are smaller than the 5 percent discussion on this wind loading procedure, see ISO
damping ratios common in seismic applications because (1997) and Sataka el al. (2003).
buildings subjected lo wind loads respond essentially
elastically whereas buildings subjected to design level Along-Wind Equivalent Static Wind Loading.
earthquakes respond inelastically at higher damping The equivalent static wind loading for the mean,
levels. background, and resonant components is obtained using
the procedure outlined in the following text.
Because the level of structural response in the
serviceability and survivability slates is different, the Mean wind load component I\ at the jlh floor level is
damping values associated with these states may differ. given by:
Further, due to the number of mechanisms responsible
for damping. the limited full-scale data manifest a (C207A. 9-16)
dependence on factors such as material, height, and type
of structural system and foundation. The Committee on where
Damping of the Architectural Institute o.f Japan suggests
j floor level
different damping values for these states based on a
height of the J'" floor above the ground
large damping database described in Sataka et al.
(2003). level
= velocity pressure at height zi
In addition to structural damping. aerodynamic external pressure coefficient
damping may be experienced by a structure oscillating 0. 925(1 + 1. 79vI2 r 1 is the gust
in air. In general, the aerodynamic damping velocity factor
contribution is quite small compared to the structural
damping. and it is positive in low to moderate wind
Peak background wind load component p Bj at the r"
floor level is given similarly by:
speeds. Depending on the structural shape, at some
wind velocities, the aerodynamic damping may become
negative, which can lead to unstable oscillations. !11
these cases, reference should be made to recognized (C207 A. 9-1 ~)
literature or a wind tunnel study.

Alternate Procedure to Calculate Wind Loads. where

The concept of the gust effectfactor implies tltat the
effect of gusts can be adequately accounted for by 0.925( 1.712gQQ)
multiplying the mean wind load distribution with height 1+ 1. 7gv1'1.
by a single factor. This is an approximation. If a more
is the background component of the gust
accurate representation of gust effects is required, the
effectfactor.
alternative procedure in this section can be used. It
takes account of the fact that the inertia/forces created Peak resonant wind load component p Rj at the rh floor
by the building's mass, as it moves under wind action, level is obtained by distributing the resonant base
have a different distribution with height than the mean bending moment response to each level
wind loads or the loads due to the direct actions of,gusts
(ISO 1997 and Sataka et al. 2003). The alternate
formulation of the equivalent static load distribution (C207 A. 9-18)
utilizes the peak base bending moment and expresses it
in terms of inertial forces al different building levels. A
base bending moment, instead of the base shear as in

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. : ·\< . . .: . the building height. Additional backgroundcanbefound

in ISO (l 997)ciiulSatakaptaL (2003).. . . . .. · ..· .
..-. (c/otA.9-19)
~xa,,,pi~. · ·· · ·f1,d.•••lolloiini·· · :t,t1pli is·· ·•· p,·ese11tliti1J··
illustrate the cfrtcutatio,i of the gust, effectJacior. table
C207A.9~luses. the given iriformationto .obtainyah1es,
from . Table'207 A.9-t. Table C207,4.9-2 prese11ts/the
. calculated. vatues. Table C207A'.9~3 sMi,inarizes tJ,e
calculated disp!d"c~,;,ents 'd~d acceteratidJS·•· as.· ·•·•i:1
function ofthe height/it .. •
Given Valzies:

. :_. - >. -· .
l}o,~J{
- verticatti;ddish·ibutionfact~,; . .
L3>· ·.··
. . ...
. . .... ·

peak resonant.· component o/ the base Damping rati~ -. = 0.01

!~'bi,i[dihg
.i~ir;;; ,;iu:r:ri~~1,;t. • 6f
l(!ccfred or assignediO!evelI. \ .
•19{cl ihe··
. Mode exponent .· ·. .
. Typ¥6Je.~pbs1/~·· .
·.J.o<
. jJ
totaist6rit1l7iJiiuib11ilding //• .•. ,.· -. ·. Building height Ii( · 183 ~tl
first str11c11Irat mode shape)alue at leiett B1tiidil1g width B J0.5,rt·· · . ·
. ~ ·. nieJ~l b~se }endi11g p/-oducec{ by ,,1e~n io.s,Jt ·
.. -: }Vllld /oacJ) !3iti{dingde}thf•.)•·
Building 1iahi1·aliequency.1t1) </•·• . .
•·.· •·•· P·f~f (11/ I(;;ti~))••?•i.·•· • ·• ·• · · · ·.· · .· B;tildihg den;/d,/ ·• .·,· . . liJi.i.
=.j_·/· .0: 1.·. . lfi
·2·.2··· · 1·•...H:
.. b•......
·
/1C

. . . . T·i·~JJttuJtiir~,1.1·•<:"oi,1po,1;~2.•01 ,11J·· · J,,s,

flifJ;,;~'.'i~~.beft~t7,tJini'
•Wi}lirection obtained
can'
f "fJ;Jif :iJnifjji by: .·

:~>~#/~ Q~.~ +t~·t')<• ··· •· ·.· •,· rc2oiA.iJC~2J''.':·•· · · •·

.. 'obiai~ed 1isifrg d si111ple)static'aiialysis/I(is sziggested

)ijt1{~flt~fJllJJ;11a1~1}t}Joc~";~?ldfa!ai·
.• J\
. ~;~':·.-· _:.:rrt\ r/ ... ·,· .·.

!~fl~!·
·. '!1f1e;,,,,kJ!t!!ii11;1iij!JW1~!f
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Rn 0.610
Table C207A.9-2
11 5.113
Calculated Values
v 40.23 mis Rh 0.176

z 109.73 tn 1J 2.853
0.201 Ri 0.289
lz
Lz 216.75 m Rz 0.813
Q2 0.616 GI 1.062

ii\ 32.95 mis K 0.501

47.59 mis 10.88x106
t:\ m1
kg
N1 1.31 3.787
BR
Rn 0.113
1J 0.852

Table 207A. 9-3

Along-windResponse - Example
RMS Acc.* RMS Acc.* Max Acc.* Max Acc.*
Floor Zj (m) <P1 Xmaxj
(m/s2) (mg) (m/s2) (mg)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 18.29 0.10 0.03 0.00 0.41 0.02 1.6
10 36.58 0.20 0.06 0.01 0.83 0.03 3.1
15 54.86 0.30 0.09 0.01 1.24 0.05 4.7
20 73.15 0.40 0.13 0.02 1.66 0.06 6.3
25 91.44 0.50 0.16 0.02 2.07 0.08 7.8
30 109.73 0.60 0.19 0.02 2.49 0.09 9.4
35 128.02 0.70 0.22 0.03 2.90 0.11 11.0
40 146.3 0.80 0.25 0.03 3.32 0.12 12.6
45 164.59 0.80 0.28 0.04 3.73 0.14 14.1
50 182.88 1.00 0.31 0.04 4.14 0.15 15.7

Aerodynamic Loads on Tall B11ii</i11gs-A11 across-wind and torsional responses in the early design
Interactive Database. Under the action of wind, tall stages. The database consists of high frequency base
buildings oscillate simultaneously in the along-wind, balance measurements involving seven rectangular
across-wind, and torsional directions. While the along- building models, with side ratio D / B, where D is the
wind loads have been successfully treated in terms of depth of the building section along the oncoming wind
gust loading factors based on quasi-steady and strip direction) from 1 /3 to 3, three aspect ratios for each
theories, the across-wind and torsional loads cannot be building model in two approach flows, namely, .•
treatedin this manner. as these loads cannot be related BL1 (a= 0, 16) and BL2(a = 0. 35) correspondingto ·
in a straightforward manner to fluctuations in the an open and an urban environment. The data are
approach flow. As a result. most current codes and accessible with a user-friendly Java-based applet
standardsprovide little guidance for the across-wind through the worldwide Internet community at
and torsional response JSO (1997) and Sataka et al. http :/laerodata. ce. nd.edu/interface/in terface. html.
(2003).
Through the use of this interactive portal, users can
To provide some guidance at the preliminary design select the geometry and dimensions of a model building
stages of buildings, an interactive aerodynamic loads from the available choices and specify an urban or
database for assessing dynamic wind-induced loads on suburban condition. Upon doing so. the aerodynamic
a suite of generic isolated buildings is introduced. load spectra for the along-wind. across-wind, or
Although the analysis based on this experimental torsional directions is displayed with a Java interface
database is not intended to replace wind tunnel testing permitting users to specify a reduced frequency
in the final design stages, it provides users a (building frequency x building dimension/ wind
methodology to approximate the previously untreated velocity) of interest and automatically obtain the

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<),responding spectral value. When coupled with the Low-Rise Buildings, as defined in 207A.2, are permitted to
)pporting Web documentation. examples. and concise be considered rigid.
nalvsis procedure, the database provides a
mprehensive tool for computation of wind-induced 207A.9.2.1Limitations for Approximate Natural
sponse of tall buildings, suitable as a design guide in Frequency
.eprelimlnary Stages.
As an alternative to performing an analysis to determine
!)(ample: An example tall building is used to n1, the approximate building natural frequency, n1, shall
[i/e1110nstrate the analysis using the database. The be permitted to be calculated in accordance with Section
1)/Hdlding is a square steel tall building with size H x W 1 207A. 9 .3 for structural steel, concrete, or masonry
ihw 2 = 200 x 40 x 40 m and an average radius of buildings meeting the following requirements:
/'#}Pation of 18 m.
1. The building height is less than or equal to 91 m, and
fie three fundamental mode frequencies, f 1, are 0.2,
2, and 0.35 Hz in X Y. and Z directions. respectively; 2. The building height is less than 4 times its effective
e mode shapes are all linear, or Pis equal to 1.0, and length, Leff·
/:re is no modal coupling. The building density is equal
.·. 250 kg! m', This building is located in Exposure A or The effective length, Leff• in the direction under
lose to the BL2 test condition of the Internet-based consideration shall be determined from the following
X,tabase (Zhou et al. 2002). In this location equation:
,;.:..:posure A), the reference 3-sec design gust speed at a
{}-vear recurrence interval is 63 mis [ASCE 7-98],
1ich is equal to 18.9 mis upon conversion to l-h mean
ind speed with 50-yr MRI (207 x 0.30 = 62 mis). For (207A.9-1)
fviceability requirements, I-h mean wind speed with
-yr 1\IRI is equal to 14 mis (207 x 0.30 x 0.74 = 4~). The summations are over the height of the building
a,. the sake of illustration only, the first mode critical
where
h1ct11ral damping ratio. { 1• is to be 0.01 for both
vivability and serviceability design. h1 is the height above grade of level i
Li is the building length at level i parallel to the
'.frng these aerodynamic data and the procedures wind direction
'.()Vided on the Web and in ISO (1997), the wind load
. dcts are evaluated and the results are presented in 207A.9.3 Approximate Natural Frequency
ible C207 A. 9-4. This table includes base moments and
ieleration response in the along-wind direction The approximate lower-bound natural frequency (na), in
tained by the procedure in ASCE 7-02. Also the Hertz, of concrete or structural steel buildings meeting the
ilding experiences much higher across-wind load conditions of Section 207A. 9 .2.1, is permitted to be
ects when compared to the along-wind response for determined from one of the following equations:
: example, which reiterates the significance of wind
.ds and their effects in the across-wind direction. For structural steel moment-resisting-frame buildings:

07A.9.1 Gust Effect Factor na = 22. 2/h0·8 (207A.9-2)

he gust-effect factor for a rigid building or other structure

For concrete moment-resisting frame buildings:
.s permitted to be taken as 0.85.

07 A.9.2 Frequency Determination (207A.9-3)

o determine whether a building or structure is rigid or

For structural steel and concrete buildings with other
exible as defined in Section 207A.2, the fundamental
lateral-force-resisting systems:
atural frequency, n1, shall be established using the
tructural properties and deformational characteristics of
l.1e resisting elements in a properly substantiated analysis. na = 75/h (207A.9-4)

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For concrete or masonry shear wall buildings, it is also

permitted to use: 1
Q=
1 + 0. 63 (B t h) o.63 (207 A.9-8)
(207 A.9-5)

~here B and h are defined in Section 207 A.3 and Lz is the

where
integral length scale of turbulence at the equivalent heiaht
0
given by:
n 2
== 100 ~ (!!..) Ai
(t:)2]
- 'E
Cw A
B
L
i=1
h·
i
[
1 + 0. 83 L-2 = t(_:_) (207A.9-9)
33

In SI:
where

h mean roof height (m)

n number of shear walls in the building
effective in resisting lateral forces in the In which f and E are constants listed in Table 207A.9-I.
direction under consideration
A8 base area of the structure (m2) 207A.9.5 Flexible or Dynamically Sensitive Buildings
Ai horizontal cross-section area of shear wall or Other Structures
"i" (rrr')
Di = length of shear wall "i" (m) For flexible or dynamically sensitive buildings or other
hi height of shear wall "I" (rn) structures as defined in Section 207 A.2, the gust-effect
factor shall be calculated by:
207A.9.4 Rigid Buildings or Other Structures \

For rigid buildings or other structures as defined in Section

207 A.2, the gust-effect factor shall be taken as 0.85 or 2
calculated by the formula: (207A.9-IO)

2
(207A.9-6) n
gQ and gv shall be taken as 3.4 and gn is given by:
p

(207A.9-7) gn = .jz ln(3600n1) 2

0.577 (207 A.9-11)
+-;::::::====
Ji
In SI: In(3600n1)
'
c
R, the resonant response factor, is given by:

where I 2 is the intensity of turbulence at height z

where z is the equivalent height of the structure defined as
0. 6h, but not less than Zmin for all building heights h. Z111i11 R = 7.47Ni
and c are listed for each exposure in Table 207 A.9-1; gQ n (1 + 10. 3Ni)S/3 (207A.9-13)
and gv shall be taken as 3.4. The background response Q
is given by:

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207A.10 Enclosure Classification

for q > 0 (207A.9-1 Sa)
Commentary:

Re= 1 for n = 0 (207A.9-15b) Accordingly, the code requires that a determination be

made of the amount of openings in the envelope to assess
·here the subscript fin Equation 207A.9-15 shall be taken enclosure classification (enclosed, partially enclosed, or
Jh, B, and L, respectively, where h, B, and Lare defined open). "Openings" are specifically defined in this version
ti Section 207A.3. of the code as "apertures or holes in the building envelope
fundamental natural frequency which allow air toflow through the building envelope and
which are designed as "open" during design winds. "
R1i setting rJ = 4. 6n1h/V z
Examples include doors, operable windows, air intake
=
RB setting 1J 4. 6n1B /V z
exhausts for air conditioning and or ventilation systems,
Ri setting 1J = 15.4n1L/Vz
gaps around doors, deliberate gaps in cladding, and
damping ratio, percent of critical (i.e. for 2%
flexible and operable louvers. Once the enclosure
use 0.02 in the equation)
classification is known, the designer enters Table 207A.11-
mean hourly wind speed (m/s) at height z
1 to select the appropriate internal pressure coefficient.
determined from Equation 207A.9-16:

_
vz = b
_( z
33
)a (88)
60 v
(207 A.9-16)
This version of the code has four terms applicable to
enclosure: wind-borne debris regions, glazing, impact-
resistant glazing, and impact protective system. "Wind-
borne debris regions" are specified to alert the designer to
areas requiring consideration of missile impact design and
_
Vz=b
_( z
lO
)a V potential openings in the building envelope. "Glazing" is
defined as "any glass or transparent or translucentplastic
sheet used in windows. doors, skylights, or curtain walls. ··
"Impact resistant glazing" is specifically defined as
\vhere b and a are constants listed in Table 207A. 9-1 and
"glazing that has been shown by testing to withstand the
}' is the basic wind speed in km/h.
impact of test missiles. " "Impactprotectivesystems" over
glazing can be shutters 01' screens designed to withstand
}o7A.9.6 Rational Analysis
wind-borne debrtsimpaot....-Impact: re~islance. of glazing
andproteclivesysJeill{can.be tested using the test method
n lieu of the procedure defined in Sections 207A.9.3 and
specified in ASTA1iEI886~2005>(2005),i witJ1 · missiles,
07A.9.4, determination of the gust-effect factor by any
impact speeds, andpass/fai/criteria•·.•specified in····AsTM
rational analysis defined in the recognized literature is
E1996~2009i(2,009); Qther dpproved.:test.methods are
permitted.
acceptable.. Originiofmissileimpact provisions contained
in these standards. are.summarized in Minor (1994) and
Twisdale etal.(1996): > >.·.··.·. ·

]"'here combined gust-effect factors and pressure

Attention is drawn to Section 207A.10.3, which requires
coefficients (GCp), (GCpi), and (GCpf) are given in glazing in Category I, JI, III. and JV buildings in wind-
and tables, the gust-effect factor shall not be borne debris regions to be protected with· an impact
oetermmed separate!y. protectivesystem or to be madeof impact resistant glazing.
The option of unprotected glazing was eliminatedfor most
buildings in the 2005 edition of the standard to reduce the
amount of wind and water damage to buildings during
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Table 207A.9-l
Terrain Exposure Constants

Exposure a z" a b a b c .f(m) € Zmin(m)*

B 7.0 365.76 1/7 0.84 1/4.0 0.45 0.30 97.54 113.0 9.14
c 9.5 274.32 1/9.5 1.00 1/6.5 0.65 0.20 152.4 1/5.0 4.57
D 11.5 213.36 1/11.5 1.07 1/9.0 0.80 0.15 198.12 1/8.0 2.13
* Zmin "" minimum height used to ensure that the equivalent height z is greater of 0. 6h or Zmiw For buildings with
h :S Zmin, z shall be taken as Zmill'
other cases. potential sources of debris may be present,
Prior to the 2002 edition of the standard, glazing in the but extenuating conditions can lower the risk. These
lower I 8 m of Category II. Ill, or IV buildings sited in extenuating conditions include the type of materials and
wind-borne debris regions was required to be protected surrounding construction, the level of protection offered
with an impact protective system. or to be made of by surrounding exposure conditions, and the design
impact-resistant glazing, or the area of the glazing 1vas wind speed. Therefore. the risk of impact ma)' differfrom
assumed to be open. Recognizing that glazing higher those postulated as a result of the conditions specifically
than 18 m above grade may be broken by wind-borne enumerated in the code and the referenced impact
debris when a debris source is present. a new provision standards. The committee recognizes that there are
was added in 2002. With that new provision, aggregate vastly differing opinions. even within the standards
surfaced roofs on buildings within 450 m of the new committee, regarding the significance of these
building need to be evaluated. For example, roof parameters that are not fully considered in developing
aggregate, including gravel or stone used as ballast that standardized debris regions or referenced impact
is not protected by a sufficiently high parapet should be criteria.
considered as a debris source. Accordingly, the glazing
in the new building, from 9 m above the source building Recognizing that the definition of the wind-borne debris
to grade would need to be protected with an impact regions given in NSCP 2001 (ASCE 7-98) through
protective system or be made of impact-resistant NSCP 2010 (ASCE 7-05) was largely based on
glazing. (( loose roof aggregate is proposed for the new engineering judgment rather than a risk and reliability
building. it too should be considered as a debris source analysis, the definition of the wind-borne debris regions
because aggregate can be blown off the roof and be in ASCE 7-10 for Occupancy Category III and IV
propelled into glazing on the leeward side of the buildings and structures has been chosen such that the
building. Although other types of wind-borne debris can coastal areas included in the wind-borne debris regions
impact glazing higher than 18 m above grade, at these defined with the new wind speed maps are
higher elevations. loose roof aggregate has been the approximately consistent with those given in the prior
predominate debris source in previous wind events. The editions for this risk category. Thus, the new wind speed
requirementfor protection 9 m above the debris source contours that define the wind-borne debris regions in
is to account for debris that can be lifted during flight. Section 207A.10.3.l are not direct conversions of the
The following references provide further information wind speed contours that are defined in NSCP 2010
regarding debris damage to glazing: Beason et al. (ASCE 7-05) as shown in Table C207A.5-6. As a result
(1984), Minor (1985 and 1994), Kareem (1986), and of this shift, adjustments are needed to the Wind Zone
Behr and Minor (1994). designations in ASTM E 1996 for the determination of
the appropriate missile size for the impact test because
Although wind-borne debris can occur in just about any the Wind Zones are based on the NSCP 2010 (ASCE 7-
condition, the level of risk in comparison to the 05) wind speed maps. Chapter 6.2.2 of ASTM E 1996
postulated debris regions and impact criteria may also should be asfollows:
be lower than that determined for the purpose of
standardization. For example, individual buildings may 6.2.2 Unless otherwise specified, select the wind
be sited away from likely debris sources that would zone based on the basic wind speed as follows:
generate significant risk of impacts similar in magnitude
to pea gravel (i.e., as simulated by 2 gram steel balls in 6.2.2.1 Wind Zone 1 - 210 kph::: basic wind speed «
impact tests) or butt-on 2 x 4 impacts as required in 225 kph.
impact testing criteria. This situation describes a
condition of low vulnerability only as a result of limited
debris sources within the vicinity of the building. In

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207A.10.3 Protection of Glazed Openings

I
1/6.2.2.2Wind Zone 2 - 225 l,ph:::; basic wind speed< 240 Glazed openings in Occupancy Category I, II, Ill or IV
{Jfph at greater than 1.6 km from the coastline. The buildings located in tropical cyclone-prone regions shall be
J/coastline shall be measured from the mean high water protected as specified in this Section.
-~: /iwrk.
?Ir; 207A.10.3.1 Wind-borne Debris Regions
. f);.2.2.3 Wind Zone 3 - basic wind speed > 240 kph, or
· basic wind speed > 225 kph and within 1.6 km of the Glazed openings shall be protected in accordance with
[coastline. The coastline shall be measured from the Section 207 A. I 0.3.2 in the following locations:
.:. Sinean
~.-,.;,
high water mark.
I. Within 1.6 km of the coastal mean high water line
.. s However. While tire coastal areas included in the wind- where the basic wind speed is equal to or greater than
lftwrne debris regions defined in the new wind speed 58 111/s, or
.· '')naps for Risk Category fl are approximately consistent
.. with those given in NSCP 2010 (ASCE 7-05), significant 2. In areas where the basic wind speed is equal to or
,[Veductions in the wind-borne debris regions for this risk greater than 63 m/s.
·· C~atego1y occur in the area around Jacksonville, Florida,
•. .in tire Florida Panhandle, and inland from the coast of For Occupancy Category III and IV buildings and
.. i@North Carolina. . structures, except health care facilities, the wind-borne
debris region shall be based on Figure 207 A.5-1 A. For
The introduction of separate risk-based maps for Occupancy Category III health care facilities and
j(d!fferent risk ·categories provides a means for achieving Occupancy Category II buildings and structures, the wind-
•· ;;ia more risk-consistent approach for defining wind- borne debris region shall be based on Figure 207A.5- lB.
borne debris regions. The approach selected was to link Occupancy Categories shall be determined in accordance
\}the geographical definition of the wind-borne debris with Section I 03.
!{regions to the wind speed contours in the maps that
correspond to the particular risk category. The resulting
.;, expansion of the wind-borne debris region for
J;occupancy Category I and II buildings and structures
·'?wind-borne debris regions in Figure 207A.5-JC that
, are not part of the wind-borne debris regions defined in
;{Figure 207A.5-1 BJ was considered appropriate for the
-types of buildings included in Occupancy Category 1
"and JI. A review of the types of buildings and structures 207 A.10.3.2 Protection Requirements for Glazed
'.i:;i::itrrentZy included in Occupancy Category III suggests Openings
f ihat life safety issues would be most important, in the
expanded wind-borne debris region, for health care Glazing in buildings requiring protection shall be protected
i!/iacilities. Consequently, the committee chose to apply with an impact-protective system or shall be impact-
\Jihe expanded wind-borne debris protection requirement resistant glazing.
to this type of Occupancy Category III facilities and not
%.to all Occupancy Categ01:11 III buildings and structures. Impact-protective systems and impact-resistant glazing
shall be subjected to missile test and cyclic pressure
207A.10.1 General differential tests in accordance with ASTM El 996 as
applicable. Testing to demonstrate compliance with ASTM
For the purpose of determining internal pressure El996 shall be in accordance with ASTM El886. Impact-
coefficients, all buildings shall be classified as enclosed, resistant glazing and impact protective systems shall
partially enclosed, or open as defined in Section 207 A.2. comply with the pass/fail criteria of Section 7 of ASTM
El 996 based on the missile required by Table 3 or Table 4
207A.10.2 Openings of ASTM El 996.

A determination shall be made of the amount of openings

in the building envelope for use in determining the
enclosure classification.

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.zing and impact-protective systems in buildings and pressure coefficients can reach values of ±0.8 (or possibly
rctures classified as Occupancy Category I in even higher 011 the negative side). ·
ordance with Section l 03 shall comply with the
hanced protection" requirements of Table 3 of ASTM For partially enclosed buildings containing a large M11
)96. Glazing and impact-protective systems in all other unpartitioned space, the response time of the internal Sys:
ictures shall comply with the "basic protection" pressure is increased, and this increase reduces the ability
uirements of Table 3 of ASTM E 1996. of the internal pressure to respond to rapid changes in Enclo
pressure al an opening. The gust factor applicable to the
internal pressure is therefore reduced. Equation 207A. I I-
ser Note: 1. which is based on Vickery and Bloxham (!992) and
Irwin and Dunn (/ 994), is provided as a means ofadjusting
. . 0

'te wind zones that are specified in ASTM El 996 for the gust factor for this effect on structures with large P:
;e in determining the applicable missile size for the internal spaces. such as stadiums and arenas. .
tpact test, have to be adjustedfor use with the wind
ieed maps of this code and the corresponding wind- Because of the nature of tropical cyclone winds and
irne debris regions, see Section C207A.10.3.2. exposure to debris hazard, (Minor and Behr 1993).glazing Notes:
located below 18 Ill above the ground level of buildings
sited in wind-borne debris regions has a widely varying 1. Pl
and comparatively higher vulnerability to breakage ji-c1111 ar
IA. I 0.4 Multiple Classifications
missiles. unless the glazing can withstand reasonable 2. v
L building by definition complies with both the "open" missile loads and subsequent wind loading, or the glazing SJ
I "partially enclosed" definitions, it shall be classified as is protected by suitable shutters. (See Section C207A.10 for 3. 1
"open" building. A building that does not comply with discussion of glazing above 18 111. When glazing. is I(
ier the "open" or "partially enclosed" definitions shall breached by missiles, development of higher internal
classified as an "enclosed" building. pressure may result. which can overload the cladding or
structure if the higher pressure was not accountedfor in
7A.11 Internal Pressure Coefficient the design. Breaching of glazing can also result in a
significant amount of water infiltration, which typically
results i11 considerable damage to the building and its
utmentary:
contents (Surry et al. I 977, Reinhold l 982, and Stubbs and 207/
Perry 1993).
internal pressure coefficient values in
ble 207A. l l-I were obtained from wind tunnel tests
The influence of compartmentalization 011 the distribution For
athopoulos et al. I 979) andfull-scale data (Yeatts and
of increased internal pressure has 1101 been researched. If unp:
'hta 1993). Even though the wind tunnel tests were
the space behind breached glazing is separatedfrom th~ coel
iducted primarily for low-rise buildings, the internal
remainder c~f the building by a sufficiently strong and redi
-ssure coefficient values are assumed to be valid for
reasonably airtight compartment, the increased internal
'ldings of any height. The values ( GCpt) = +0.18 and
pressure would likely he confined to that compartment.
18 are for enclosed buildings. lt is assumed that the
However, if the compartment is breached (e.g., by an open
'lding has no dominant opening or openings and that the
corridor door or by collapse of the compartment wall), the
all leakage paths that do exist are essentially uniformlv
increased internal pressure will spread beyond the initial
tributed over the building's envelope. The interna!
compartment quite rapidly. The next compartment mew
issure coefficient valuesfor partlally enclosed buildings
contain the higher pressure. or it too could be breached.
.ume that the building has a dominant opening or
thereby allowing the high internal pressure to continue to
mings. For such a building, the internal pressure is
propagate. Because of the great amount cf air leakage that
tated by the exterior pressure at the opening and is
often occurs at large hangar doors, designers of hangars
-ically increased substantiallv as a result. Net loads, that
should consider utilizing the internal pressure coefficients
the combination of the internal and exterior pressures.
forpartially enclosed buildings in Table 207A. l l-I,
! therefore also significantly increased on the building
faces that do not contain the opening. Therefore, higher
207A.l l.1 Internal Pressure Coefficients
Cpt) values of +0.55 and -0.55 are applicable to this
ie. These values include a reduction factor to account
Internal pressure coefficients, (GCvJ, shall be determined
· the lack of perfect correlation between the internal
from Table 207A.11-1 based on building enclosure
sssure and the external pressures on the building
classifications determined from Section 207 A. I 0.
fiJCesnot containing the opening (Irwin 1987 and Bes'ie
d Cermak 1996). Taken in isolation, the internal

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Table 207 A.11-l 2078 Wind Loads On Buildings-MWFRS

Internal Pressure Coefficient, (GCpJ (Directional Procedure)

Main Wind Force Resisting Con1111ent01:v:

System and Components and All Heights
Clad din The Directional Procedure is the former "buildings of all
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed, and heights" provision in Method 2 of NSCP 2010 (ASCE 7-
Walls & Roofs 05) for MWFRS. A simplified method based on this
O en Buildin s
Directional Procedure is providedfor buildings up to 49 m
Enclosure Classification
in height. The Directional Procedure is considered the
Open Buildings 0.00
traditional approach in that the pressure coefficients
+0.55 reflect the actual loading on each surface of the building
Partially Enclosed Buildings
-0.55 as a function cf wind direction. namely, winds
+0.18 perpendicular or parallel to the ridge line.
Enclosed Buildings
-0.18
207B.1 Scope
Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward 2078.1.1 Building Types
and away from the internal surfaces, respectively.
Values of (GCµ;) shall be used with q2 or % as This chapter applies to the determination ofMWFRS wind
specified. loads on enclosed, partially enclosed, and open buildings
Two cases shall be considered to determine the critical of all heights using the Directional Procedure.
load requirements for the appropriate condition:
1. Part 1 applies to buildings of all heights where it is
1. a positive value of ( GCpi) applied to all internal
necessary to separate applied wind loads onto the
surfaces windward, leeward, and side walls of the building to
11. a negative value of (GCp;) applied to all properly assess the internal forces in the MWFRS
internal surfaces members.

207A.1 l.1.1 Reduction Factor for Large Volume 2. Part 2 applies to a special class of buildings designated
Buildings, R; as enclosed simple diaphragm buildings, as defined in
Section 207 A.2, with h s 48 m.
For a partially enclosed building containing a single,
unpartitioned large volume, the internal pressure 2078.1.2 Conditions
coefficient, (Gc,,a, shall be multiplied by the following
reduction factor, R1: A building whose design wind loads are determined in
accordance with this chapter shall comply with all of the
following conditions:

I. The building is a regular-shaped building or structure

as defined in Section 207A.2.

1
< 1.0 (207A.l l-l) 2. The building does not have response characteristics
1+~ making it subject to across-wind loading, vortex
t
shedding, instability due to galloping or flutter; or it
g
does not have a site location for which channeling
effects or buffeting in the wake of upwind obstructions
where warrant special consideration.
A0g total area of openings in the building
envelope (walls and roof), in m2
V1 unpartitioned internal volume, in m3

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207B.l.3 Limitations Part 1: Enclosed, Partially Enclosed, and Open

Buildings of All Heights
The provisions of this chapter take into consideration the
load magnification effect caused by gusts in resonance with 207B.2 General Requirements
along-wind vibrations of flexible buildings. Buildings not
meeting the requirements of Section 2078.1.2, or having The steps to determine the wind loads on the MWFRS for
unusual shapes or response characteristics shall be enclosed, partially enclosed and open buildings of all
designed using recognized literature documenting such heights are provided in Table 2078.2-1.
wind load effects or shall use the wind tunnel procedure
specified in Section 207F.
User Note:
207B.1.4 Shielding
Use Part 1 of Section 207B to determine wind pressures
There shall be no reductions in velocity pressure due to on the MWFRS of enclosed, partially enclosed or an
apparent shielding afforded by buildings and other open building with any general plan shape, building
structures or terrain features. height or roof geometry that matches the figures
provided. These provisions utilize the traditional "all
heights" method (Directional Procedure) by calculating
wind pressures using specific wind pressure equations
applicable to each building surface.

2078.2.1 Wind Load Parameters Specified in Section

207A

The following wind load parameters shall be determined in

accordance with Section 207A:

• Basic Wind Speed, V (Section 207 A.5)

• Wind directionality factor, K d (Section 207A.6)
• Exposure category ( Section 207A.7)
• Topographic factor, Kzc (Section 207A.8)
• Gust-effect factor (Section 207A.9)
• Enclosure classification (Section 207A. I 0)
• Internal pressure coefficient, ( GCpi)
(Section 207A.11)

207B.3 Velocity Pressure

207B.3.1 Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient

Based on the exposure category determined in Section

207A.7.3, a velocity pressure exposure coefficient Kz or
K1t, as applicable, shall be determined from Table 2078.3-
1. For a site located in a transition zone between exposure
categories that is near to a change in ground surface
roughness, intermediate values of K; or K1t, between those
shown in Table 207B.3- l are permitted provided that they
are determined by a rational analysis method defined in the
recognized literature.

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Table 207B.2- l
Steps to Determine MWFRS Wind Commentary:
for Enclosed, Partially Enclosed and Open
Buildinas of All Heizhts The velocity pressure exposure coefficient !(2 can be
obtained using the equation:
Determine risk category of building or other
structure, see Table 103-1
2/a
Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the For 4.57m :S: (C207B.
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5- 2. 01 ( :c:) Z :S: Zg 3-1)
I A, B orC
Determine wind load parameters:
,. Wind directionality factor, Kd , see
2.01 ~ (4 57) 21
Forz<4.57m
(C207B.
3-2)
Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1
;;.- Exposure category, see Section 207A.7 in which values ofa and Zg are given in Table 207A.9-I.
;,;, Topographic factor, Kzt, see
These equations are now given in Tables 207B.3-l,
Section 207A.8 and Table 207A.8-1
207C.3-l, 207D.3-I, and 207£.3-1 to aid the user.
>- Gust Effect Factor, G, see Section 207A.9
>- Enclosure classification, see
Changes were implemented in NSCP 2001 (ASCE 7-98),
Section 207A. IO
including truncation of Kz values for Exposures A and B
).- Internal pressure coefficient, (GCpt), see
below heights of 30 m and 9 m, respectively, applicable to
Section 207 A. I 1 and Table 207 A.11-1 Components and Cladding and the Envelope Procedure.
Determine velocity pressure exposure Exposure A was eliminated in the 2002 edition ofASCE 7.
coefficient, K2 or K1" see Table 207B.3- J
Determine velocity pressure q2 or qh In the NSCP 2010 (.4SCE 7-05) standard, the K2
Equation 2078.3-1 expressions were unchanged from NSCP 2001 (ASCE 7-
98). However, the possibility of interpolating between the
Determine external pressure coefficient, Cp or standard exposures using a rational method was added in
CN the NSC'P 2010 (ASCE 7-05) edition. One rational method
,. Figure 207B.4- l for walls and flat, gable, is provided in the following text.
hip, monos lope or mansard roofs
;- Figure 2078.4-2 for domed roofs To a reasonable approximation, the empirical exponent a
;.... Figure 2078.4-3 for arched roofs and gradient height zg in the preceding expressions
:,... Figure 2078.4-4 for monoslope roof, (Equations C207B.3-J and C207B.3-2) for exposure
open building coefficient 1(2 may be re/aied lo the roughness length Zo
:,... Figure 2078.4-5 for pitched roof, open (where z0 is defined in Section C207A. 7) by the relations
building
:;.. Figure 2078.4-6 for troughed roof, open a= C1Zo -0.133 (C207B.3-3)
building
Y Figure 2078.4-7 for along-ridge/valley
and
wind load case for monoslope, pitched or
troughed roof, open building
zs :- C z0 0.125 (C207B3-4)
Calculate wind pressure, p, on each building 2

surface
where
;;;,. Equation 2078.4-1 for rigid buildings
;;;,. Equation 2078.4-2 for flexible buildings
;;;,. Equation 2078.4-3 for open buildings Units ofz0, zg Ct ·...•... Cz
Ill 5.65 450

The preceding relationships are based onrtiafching the

ESDU boundarv laver model (Harris and Deaves· 1981 and
ESDU 1990 a;,d 1993) empirically. with the Iaw powrr
relationship in Equations C207B.J:JandC207B.3~2. the
ESDU model being applied at latitude 35° with a gradient
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wind (l 75 mis. If z0 has been determined for a particular () for X > X1

upwind fetch, Equations C207B.3-l through C207B.3-4
can be used to evaluate I(z, The correspondence between In the preceding relationships
z0 and the parameters a and Zg implied by these
relationships does not align exactly with that described in
the commentary to ASCE 7-95 and 7-98. However. the
differences are relatively small and not of practical
consequence. The ESDU boundary layer model has also The constant c3 = 1.0 km. The length x1 = 10 km Ji
been used to derive thefollowing simplified method (Irwin K 33,d < K 33,u (wind going from smoother terrain upwi
2006) of evaluating I(z following a transition from one to rougher terrain downwind) or x 1 = l 00 kmifor K 33.d
surface roughness to another. For more precise estimates K 33.u (wind going .fi-0111 rougher terrain upwind
the reader is referred to the original ESDU model (Harris smoother terrain downwind).
and Deaves 1981 and ESDU 1990 and 1993).
The above description is in terms of a single roughn
ill uniform terrain. the wind travels a sufficient distance change. The method can be extended to multiple ro11g!111
over the terrain for the planetary boundary layer to reach changes. The extension of the method is best described
an equilibrium state. The exposure coefficient values in an example. Figure C207B.3-I shows wind with an initia
Table 207B.3-l are intended for this condition. Suppose profile characteristic of Exposure D encountering a
that the site is a distance x miles downwind of a change in expanse of B roughness. followed by a further expanse 1
terrain. The equiltbrium value of the exposure coefficient D roughness and then some more B roughness aga ·
at height z for the terrain roughness downwind of the before it arrives al the building site. This situation t
change will be denoted by Kzd• and the equilibrium value representative of windfrom the sea flowing over an oute
for the terrain roughness upwind of the change will be strip of land. then a coastal 1vatenvay. and then som
denoted by I(zu, The effect of the change in terrain suburban roughness before arriving at the building sit
roughness on the exposure coefficient at the site can be The above methodfor a single roughness change is firs
represented by adjusting I(2d by an increment LlK. thus used to compute the profile of 1(2 at station I in Figur
arriving at a corrected value K 2 for the site. C207B.3-l. Call this profile [(~1>. The value ofiJK.for th
transition between stations I and 2 is then determine
using the equilibrium value of K33,11 for the roughnes
(C207B.3-5) immediately upwind of station l, i.e., as though the
roughness upwind of station I extended to infinity. Thi
value of iJK is then added to the equilibrium value Ki
2) o
In this expression iJK is calculated using: the exposure coefficientfor the roughness between stations
1 and 2 to obtain the profile of K; at station 2. which we
will call K~2). Note however. that the value of K?) in this!
(C207B.3-6) way cannot he any lower than K?l. The process is then{
repeated/or the transition between stations 2 and 3. Tims, j
LlK for the transition from station 2 to station 3 is:\
calc;,luted using the vaiue qf K33,u for the equilibriwnj
profile of the roughness immediately upwind of station 2, J
and the value of K 33,d for the equilibrium profile of the t
where K33,d and K33,u are respectively the downwind and roughness downwind ofstation 2. This value of iJK is then :
upwind equilibrium values of exposure coefficient at JO 111 added to K?J to obtain the profile 1(~3) at station 3, with ·
height, and thefunction F ,1l{(x) is given by: the limitation that the value of K~3l cannot be any higher
than K~2).

F ill<(x) = tos,« (:1) / log 10 (::) (C207B.3-7J

For x0 < x < x1

1 for x < x0

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CD 0 0 Building
0. 621 x 10-(0.62-1.00)2-2.3

d,.,1,
+ ~)1/ Site

From Equation C207B.3-7

= 0.00241 mi

F ,11c(x) = log10 ( O.
6. 21)/ Iog10 ( O. 6. 21 ) = 0. 36
36 00241
Figure C207B.3-l
Roughness Changes Due to Thereforefrom Equation C207B.3-6
Coastal Waterway
0.82
sin ,fe rou ,/mess chmwe: Suppose the building LlK = (1. 00 - 0. 67)--0.
0.67
36 = 0.15
lgh and its local surroundings are suburban with
;tzi:ss length z0 = 0.3 111. However. the site is 0. 6 km
Note Iha! because ILlKI is 0.15, which is less than the 0.38
i11d of the edge cf the suburbs. beyond which the
train is characteristic of open co1111t1)' with z0 = value of IK33.u - K33,t1I, 0.15 is retained. Finally, from
(From Equations C207B.3-I, C207B.3-3. and Equation C207B.3-5, the value of l(z is:
3-4,jhr the open terrain
I(z = l(zd + Lll( = 0. 82 + 0.15 = 0. 97
6.62 9.5
x0.066-0·133
Because the value 0.97.fbr l(z lies between the values 0.88
1,273 276 m and 1.16. which would be derivedfrom Table 207B.3-l for
xo. 066°125 Exposures B and C respectively, it is an acceptable
interpolation. {fit falls below the Exposure B value, then
ire, applying Equation C207B.3-J at 20 m and 10 the Exposure B value of K z is to be used The value K z =
0.97 may be compared with the value 1. I 6 that would be
required by the simple 792 m fetch length requirement of
Section 207A. 7.3.
1.16 and
The most common case of a single roughness change where
an interpolated value of K2 is needed is for the transition
1.0 from Exposure C to Exposure B. as in the example just
described. For this particular transition, using the typical
for the suburban terrain values <d'z0 of0.02 nt and 0.3 111, the preceding fonnulae
can be simplified to:
6. 62xl. o-0·133 6.62

l, 273x1. o0·125 388 111 K2 = K,d ( 1 + 0.146log10 (6·:1)) (C207B.3-9)

66 2/6.19
Kztt = 2. 01 (1, 273)
0.77 and where xis in miles, and Kzd is computed using a = 6.62.
l(zn and K2c are the exposure coefficients in the standard
Exposures C and B. Figure C207B.3-2 illustrates the
0.67 transition from terrain roughness C to terrain roughness B
from this expression. Note that it is acceptable to use the
typical z0 rather than the lower limit for Exposure B in
Equation C207B.3-8 deriving this formula because the rate of transition of the
wind profiles is dependent on average roughness over
Xo significant distances, not local roughness anomalies. The
potential effects of local roughness anomalies, such as

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parking lots and playing fields, are covered by using the where the exposure coefficient is required at the
standard Exposure B value of exposure coefficient, Kzo, as height. The exposure coefficient at station 3 at 15 111 hei ·
a lower Iimit to the calculated value of K z· is calculated as shown in Table C207B.3-1.

Examnle 2: Multiple Roughness Change Suppose we have The value of the exposure coefficient at 15 mat station
a coastal waterwc~)I situation as illustrated in Figure seen from the table to be 1.067. This is above that
C207B.3-l, where the wind comes from open sea with Exposure B. which would be 0.81, but well below that
roughness type D, for which 1ve assume z0 0. 003 m. = Exposure D, which would be 1.27, and similar to that
and posses over a strip of land 1.61 km wide, which is Exposure C which would be 1.09. ·
covered in buildings that produce typical B type roughness.
i.e. z0= 0. 3 m. It then passes over a 3.22-km wide strip
of coastal waterway where the roughness is again
characterized by the open water value z0 0. 003 m. It =
then travels over 0.16 km of roughness ~vpe B (z0 = 0.3 111
before arriving at the site. station 3 in Figure C207B.3-J,

207'
300 ,.
,_... .- ~
........
TRANSITION FROM -"J EXP. C, x = 0 km
Vel
-=
I.
Z0 = 0.02 mTO L/ . f-7
..> calc
'-
Z0 = 0.30m / 7
Lr x 0.08 km
·"' ~ ~
-
~ ~
/
1/
-= q
E
ui
0
<(
e:::
30
- , '/
r
/;
/
~ ...1

-
~
-i-
- -
,_
x 0.32 km
w

(!)
/

j/ /
/

=i- _J = x 0.80 km
w :,t,;, /,,: !
> -
yj (,<; ., ,i
0
al X= 1.60km
<(
?'
I-
:c d;v.. ?J"
(!)
m
:c
3 I
EXP.B

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0

Figure C207B.3-2
Transition front Terrain Roughness C to Terrain Roughness B, Equation C207B.3. !-9 T
SI
0
a

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Table C207B.3-l
Tabulated Exposure Coefficients

(Transition from sea to station 1 K10,d K1s,d

KCt)
K10.u z
1.215 0.667 0.758 0.895
Transition from sea to station 2 K10.u K10,d K1s.d
Kc2J
z
0.667 1.215 1.215 I.I 11
/Ttansitionfrom sea to station 3 K10,u K10,d K1s,d
KC3J
z
1.215 0.667 0.667 1.067

>jvote: The equilibrium values of the exposure coefficients. K 10,w K 10,d and K is.«
?.calculated from Equation C207B-l using a and Zg values obtained from Equations
}oughness values given. Then Fs« is calculated using Equations C207B-7 and C207B-8,
\freight, LJK15, is calculated from Equation C207B-6. Finally, the exposure coefficient at 15
ip-om Equation C207B-5.

2078.3.2 Velocity Pressure Commentary:

Velocity pressure, qz, evaluated at height z shall be The basic wind speed is convertert ta
calculated by the following equation: qz in (Nlm1) at height Z by
1.

The constant 0.613 reflects

where the standard atmosphere,
and sea level pressure
wind directionality factor, see associated with wind speed in
Section 207 A.6 obtained asfollows:
velocity pressure exposure coefficient, see
Section 2078.3.1 constant J/2[(1.225
topographic factor defined, see [tm/st]! [9.81
Section 207A.8.2 0.613
basic wind speed, see Section 207A.5
velocity pressure calculated using
Equation 2078.3-1 at height z
velocity pressure calculated using
Equation 207B.3- l at mean roof height h

The numerical coefficient 0.613 shall be used except where

sufficient climatic data are available to justify the selection
of a different value of this coefficient for a design
application.

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2078.4 Wind Loads-Main Wind Force-Resisting Table 207B.3- I

System Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficients, Kit and l(z
Main Wind Force Resisting System - Part I
2078.4.1 Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Rigid
Height above Exposure
Buildings zround level, z

Design wind pressures for the MWFRS of buildings of all

(m) B c D
0 - 4.5 057 0.85 1.03
heights shall be determined by the following equation:
6.0 0.62 0.90 1.08
7.5 0.66 0.94 1.12
(207B.4-l) 9.0 0.70 0.98 1.16
12.0 0.76 1.04 l.22
where 0.81 1.09 l.27
15.0
q q2 for windward walls evaluated at 18.0 0.85 1.13 1.31
height z above the ground 21.0 0.89 1.17 1.34
q qh for leeward walls, side walls, and 24.0 0.93 1.21 1.38
roofs, evaluated at height h 27.0 0.96 1.24 1.40
qi qh for windward walls, side walls, 30.0 0.99 1.26 1.43
leeward walls, and roofs of enclosed 36.0 1.04 1.31 1.48
buildings and for negative internal 42.0 I.09 1.36 1.52
pressure evaluation in partially enclosed 48.0 1.13 1.39 1.55
buildings 54.0 L17 1.43 1.58
qt q2 for positive internal pressure 60.0 1.20 1.46 1.61
evaluation in partially enclosed buildings 75.0 1.28 1.53 1.68
where height z is defined as the level of 90.0 1.35 1.59 1.73
the highest opening in the building that 1.41 1.64 1.78
105.0
could affect the positive internal
120.0 1.47 1.69 1.82
pressure. For buildings sited in wind-
135.0 1.52 1.73 1.86
borne debris regions, glazing that is not
150.0 1.56 1.77 1.89
impact resistant or protected with an
impact resistant covering shall be treated Notes:
as an opening in accordance with Section
207A.10.3. I. The velocity pressure exposure coefficient Kz, may be
determined from the following formula:
For positive internal pressure evaluation,
qi may conservatively be evaluated at For 4.5 m ~ z ~ zg For z < 4.5 m
height h(qi = qh)
G gust-effect factor, see Section 207A.9
CP external pressure coefficient from K; = 2. 01 ( z/zg ) 2/a K2 = 2. 01 ( 4. 5/zg ) 2/a
Figures 207B.4-l, 2078.4-2 and 207B.4-
3 2. a and Zg are tabulated in Table 207A.9.1.
internal pressure coefficient from
3. Linear interpolation for intermediate values of height
Table 207A.11-1
z is acceptable.
q and qi shall be evaluated using exposure defined in
4. Exposure categories are defined Section 207A. 7.
Section 207A.7.3. Pressure shall be applied simultaneously
on windward and leeward walls and on roof surfaces as
Commentary:
defined in Figures 207B.4-1, 2078.4-2 and 2078.4-3.
Loads on Main Wind-Force Resisting Systems: In
The numerical constant of 0.613 should be used except
Equations 207B.4-l and 2078.4-2, a velocity pressure
\~here sufficient weather data are available to justify a
term qi appears that is defined as the "velocity pressure
d1ffe_ren! value of this constant for a specific design
for internal pressure determination. " The positive
application. The mass density of air will vary as a function
internal pressure is dictated by the positive exterior
of altitude, latitude, temperature, weather, and season.
pressure on the windward face at the point where there
Average and extreme values of air density are given in
is an opening. The positive exterior pressure at the
Table C207B.3-2.
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·;/g, not qh. For positive internal pressure and judgment from wind tunnel studies have been used
tion, q; may conservatively be evaluated at height to specify either zero or slightly negative pressures
q1i), For low buildings this does not make much (-0.18) depending on the negative pressure coefficient.
,,de. but for the example of a 90-m tall building in These values require the designer to consider a zero or
ire B with a highest opening at 18 m, the slightly positive net wind pressure in the load
2Mce between q90 and q18 represents a 59 percent combinations of Section 203.
JJ in internal pressure. This difference is
1/lstfc and represents an unnecessary degree of Table C207B.3-2
'di·tatism. Accordingly. qi = qh for positive Ambient Air Density Values for Various Altitudes
{fr,l pressure evaluation in partially enclosed
{iligs where height z is defined as the level of the
Altitude Ambient Air Temperature
eh opening in the building that could affect the
ifd internal pressure. For buildings sited in wind- Average Maximum
.debris regions, with glazing that is not impact Minimum
a,,,t or protected with an impact protective system,
Meters
(kglm3) (kg/m3) (l,g!m3)
1ould be treated on the assumption there will be an
0 1.1392 1.2240 1.3152
305 1.1088 1.1872 1.2720
. The pressure coefficients for 610 1.0800 1.1520 1.2288
•'RSs are separated into two categories: 914 1.0512 1.1184 1.1888
1000 1.0432 1.1088 1.1776
~irectional Procedure for buildings of all heights 1219 1.0240 1.0848 I.1488
)(f'igure 207B.4-l) as specified in Section 207Bfor 1524 0.9984 1.0544 1.1120
)!J11ildings meeting the requirements specified 1829 0.9728 1.0224 1.0752
itherein. 2000 0.9584 1.0064 1.0560
2134 0.9472 0.9920 1.0400
\,ivelope Procedure for low-rise buildings having
i)ieight less than or equal to 18 m (Figure 207C.4-
2438
2743
0.9232
0.8976
0.9632
0.9344
1.0048
0.9712
!.
!,
1;·
J as specified in Section 207C for buildings 3000 0.8784 0.9104 0.9456
i1eeting the requirements specified therein. 3048 0.8752 0.9072 0.9408
I
It.,
4)1kraang these coefficients. two distinctly different
1-gaches were used. For the pressure coefficients
(inFigure 207B.4-1, the more traditional approach
(foUowed and the pressure coefficients reflect the
Ci(}oading on each. surface of the building as a
tip/1 of wind direction; namely, winds perpendicular
.fol/el to the ridge line. Observations in wind tunnel
. ,/tCJ}V thatareas of ve1y low negative pressure and
:sfightly positive pressure can occur in all roof
)ll·es, particularly as the distance from the
~tgrd edge increases and the wind streams reattach
ijef 'surface. These pressures · can occur even for
fcitfve(i• flat or low slope roof structures. Experience

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Figure C207B.4-1
Application of Minimum Wind Load

Figure 2078.4-2. Frame loads on dome roofs are adapted Figure 207B.4-3. The pressure andforce coefficient values
ji-0111the Eurocode (1995). The loads are based on data in these tables are unchangedfrom ANSIA58.l-1972. The
obtained in a modeled atmospheric boundary-layer flow coefficients specified in these tables are based on wind-
that does not fully comply with requirements for wind- tunnel tests conducted under conditions of uniform flow
tunnel testing specified in this code (Blessman 1971). and low turbulence, and their validity in turbulent
Loads for three domes (hDf D = 0. S,f /D = 0. S),(hD/ boundary-layerflows has yet to be completely established
=
D O,f/D = 0.5). and (hD/D =O,f/D = 0.33) are Additional pressure coefficients for conditions not
roughly consistent with data of Taylor (1991). who used an specified herein may be found in SIA (1956) and ASCE
atmospheric boundary layer as required in this code. Two (1961).
load cases are defined, one of which has a linear variation
of 'pressurefrom A to Bas in the Eurocode (1995) and one 207B.4.2 Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Flexible
in which the pressure at A is held constant from 0° to 25°; Buildings
these two cases are based on comparison of the Eurocode
provisions with Taylor (1991). Case A (the Eurocode Design wind pressures for the MWFRS of flexible
calculation) is necessary in many cases to define maximum buildings shall be determined from the following equation:
uplift. Case B is necessary to properly define positive
pressures for some cases, which cannot be isolated with
(2078.4-2)
current information. and which result in maximum base
shear. For domes larger than 60 m in diameter the
designer should consider use of wind-tunnel testing. where q, qi, Cp, and (GCPJ are as defined in Section
Resonant response is not considered in these provisions. 2078.4.1 and G f (gust-effect factor) is determined in
Wind-tunnel testing should be used to consider resonant accordance with Section 207 A.9.5.
response. Local bending moments in the dome shell may be
larger than predicted by this method due to the difference
between instantaneous local pressure distributions and
those predicted by Figure 207B.4-2. If the dome is
supported on vertical walls directly below, it is appropriate
to consider the walls as a "chimney" using Figure 207D.5-
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Open Buildings with Monoslope, Pitched, or under the roof and restrict the windflow, Restricting.flhi(
Troughed Free Roofs flow can introduce substantial upward acting pressurel
on the bottom surface of the roof, thus increasing the.
e net design pressure for the MWFRS of open buildings resultant uplift load on the roof Figures 207B.'1-4
ith monoslope, pitched, or troughed roofs shall be through 207B.4-6 and 207£.8-1 through 207E.8-3 offer
termined by the following equation: the designer two options. Option 1 (clear windflow)
implies little (less than 50 percent) or no portion of the
cross-section below the roof is blocked. Option 2
(207B.4-3) (obstructed windflow) implies that a significant portion
(more than 75 percent is typically referenced in the
literature) of the cross-section is blocked by goods or.
q11 velocity pressure evaluated at mean roof materials below the roof. Clearly, values would clwnge
height h using the exposure as defined in from one set of coefficients to the other following some·
Section 207 A.7 .3 that results in the highest sort of smooth, but as yet unknown, relationship. In
wind loads for any wind direction at the developing the provisions included in this code, the
50 percent blockage value was selectedfor Option 1.
site
G gust-effect factor from Section 207A. 9 with the expectation that it represents a somewhat
CN net pressure coefficient determined from conservative transition. If the designer is not clear about
Figures 207B.4-4 through 207B.4- 7 usage of the space below the roof or ({ the usage could
change to restrict free air flow, then design loads for
both options should be used.
Net pressure coefficients, CN, include contributions from
top and bottom surfaces. All load cases shown for each roof
angle shall be investigated. Plus and minus signs signify
pressure acting toward and away from the top surface of 207B.4.4 Roof Overhangs
the roof, respectively.
The positive external pressure on the bottom surface of
For free roofs with an angle of plane of roof from windward roof overhangs shall be determined using
horizontal O less than or equal to 5° and containing fascia CP = 0.8 and combined with the top surface pressures
panels, the fascia panel shall be considered an inverted determined using Figure 207B.4-l.
parapet. The contribution of loads on the fascia to the
MWFRS loads shall be determined using Section 207B.4.5 207B.4.5 Parapets
>with qP equal to q1t,
The design wind pressure for the effect of parapets on
MWFRS of rigid or flexible buildings with flat, gable, or
hip roofs shall be determined by the following equation:
i,/:1!/k1ires 207B.4-4 through 207B.4-6 and 207£.8-1
,iW·(mgh 207£.8-3 are presented for wind loads on 207B.4-4
iI'&JH1FRSs and components and cladding of open
t;f11i{~lingswith roofs as shown, respectively. This work is
where
\;'.hi\sedon the Australian Standard ASJ 170.2-2000, Part
\):2:f./Yind Actions, . with modifications to the lvflYFRS combined net pressure on the parapet due
'e'ssui'e coefficients based on recent studies (Altman to the combination of the net pressures
i[/ematsuand Stathopoulos 2003). . from the front and back parapet surfaces.
Plus (and minus) signs signify net
. Joad cases, A and B, are givenin Figures 207B.4-4 pressure acting toward (and away from)
?qi1gh 207B.4°6. These pressuredistributions provide the front (exterior) side of the parapet
{clv that envelop the resultsfrom detailed wind-tunnel velocity pressure evaluated at the top of
asurements of simultaneous normal forces and the parapet
frients. Application of both load cases is required to combined net pressure coefficient
v~lop the combinations of maximum normal forces + 1.5 for windward parapet
i£p10ments that are appropriatefor the particular -LO for leeward parapet
>shape and blockage configuration.

.}~.J'.1of wind l;ading on open buildingroofs is highly

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2078.4.6 Design Wind Load Cases more under full (110t reduced) base shear. The designer
may wish to apply this level of eccentricity at full wind •
The MWFRS of buildings of all heights, whose wind loads loading for certain more critical buildings even though it
have been determined under the provisions of this chapter, is not required by the code. The present more moderate
shall be designed for the wind load cases as defined in torsional load requirements can in part be justified by the
Figure 207B.4-8. fact that the design wind forces tend to be upper-bound for
most common building shapes.
Exception:
In buildings with some structural systems, more severe
Buildings meeting the requirements of Section DJ. I of loading can occur when the resultant wind load acts
Appendix D. ASCE 7-10 need only be designed/or Case 1 diagonally to the building. To account for this effect and
and Case 3 of Figure 2078.4-8. the fact that many buildings exhibit maximum response in
the across-wind direction (the standard currently has 110
The eccentricity e for rigid structures shall be measured analytical procedure for this case). a structure should be
from the geometric center of the building face and shall be capable of resisting 75 percent of the design wind load
considered for each principal axis (ex, ey ). The applied simultaneously along each principal axis as
eccentricity e for flexible structures shall be determined required by Case 3 in Figure 207B.4-8.
from the following equation and shall be considered for
each principal axis (ex,ev): For flexible buildings, dynamic effects can increase
torsional loading. Additional torsional loading can occur
because of eccentricity between the elastic shear center
and the center of mass at each level of the structure.
eQ + 1. 71(i)(gQQeQ)2 + (gnRen)2 Equation 207B.4-5 accounts for this effect.
e = -----:=========-
1. 7112)(gQQeQ)2 + (gnRen)2 It is important to note that significant torsion can occur on
low-rise buildings also (Isyumov and Case 2000) and,
2078.4-5 therefore, the wind loading requirements of Section
where 207B.4. 6 are now applicable to buildings of all heights.

eQ eccentricity e as determined for rigid As discussed in Section 207F, the wind tunnel procedure
structures in Figure 2078.4-8 should always be considered for buildings with 111111s1wl
en distance between the elastic shear center shapes, rectangular buildings with larger aspect ratios,
and center of mass of each floor and dynamically sensitive buildings. The effects of torsion
/2, gQ, Q, gn, and R shall be as defined in Section can more accurately be determined for these cases andfor
207A.9 the more normal building shapes using the wind tunnel
procedure.
The sign of the eccentricity e shall be plus or minus,
whichever causes the more severe load effect. 2078.4.7 Minimum Design Wind Loads

Commentary: The wind load to be used in the design of the MWFRS for
an enclosed or partially enclosed building shall not be less
Wind tunnel research (Isyumov 1983, Boggs et al. 2000, than 0.77 kN/m2 multiplied by the wall area of the building
Isyumov and Case 2000. and Xie and Irwin 2000) has and 0.38 kN/m2 multiplied by the roof area of the building
shown that torsional load is caused by non-uniform projected onto a vertical plane normal to the assumed wind
pressure on the different faces of the building from wind direction. Wall and roof loads shall be applied
flow around the building, interference effects of nearby simultaneously. The design wind force for open buildings
buildings and terrain, and by dynamic effects on more shall be not less than 0.77 kN/m2 multiplied by the area A1.
flexible buildings. Load Cases 2 and 4 in Figure 207B.4-8
specifies the torsional loading to 15 percent eccentricity Commentary:
under 75 percent of the maximum wind shear for Load
Case 2. Although this is more in line with wind tunnel This section specifies a minimum wind load to be applied
experience on square and rectangular buildings with horizontally on the entire vertical projection of the building
aspect ratios up to about 2.5, it may not cover all cases, as shown in Figure C207B.4-l. This load case is to be
even for symmetric and common building shapes where applied as a separate load case in addition to the normal
larger torsions have been observed. For example, wind load cases specified in other portions of this chapter.
tunnel studies often show an eccentricity of 5 percent or

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ELEVATION

GABLE, HIP ROOF

ELEVATION
--- /.,----,~
ELEVATION

MONOSLOPE ROOF (NOTE 4)

" "'- ---- /;----

PLAN ELEVATION

MANSARD ROOF (NOTE 8)

Figure 2078.4-1
External Pressure Coefficients, Cp, Walls and Roofs Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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Wall Pressure Coefficients, C

Surface L/B c Use With
Windward Wall All values 0.8 qz
0-1 -0.5
Leeward Wall 2 -0.3 qlt
~4 -0.2
Side Wall All values -0.7 qlt

Roof Pressure Coefficients, C , for use with qlt

Wind
An rees) An
Direction
h L 10 15 20 30 35 45 ~ 60 10
Normal -0.7 -0.5 -0.3 -0.2 -0.2 0.0*
-0.3 -0.5 -0.6
to :s;0.25 -0.18 0.0* 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.018
Ridge -0.9 -0.7 -0.4 -0.3 -0.2 -0.2 0.0*
for()~ -0.5 -0.5 -0.6
0.5 -0.18 -0.l 8 0.0* 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.018
10° -1.3** -1.0 -0.7 -0.5 -0.3 -0.2 0.0*
-0.7 -0.6 -0.6
~10 -0.18 -0.18 -0.18 0.0* 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.0]()
Normal Horizontal distance from
to windward ed e
cp "Value is provided for interpolation purposes
Ridge Oto h 2 -0.9,-0.18
for()< so.s h 2 to h -0.9, -0.18 **Value can be reduced linearly with area over which
10° and h to 2 h -0.5, -0.18 it is applicable as follows
Parallel > 2h -0.3, -0.18
to ridge Area m2) Reduction Factor
for all () Oto h/2 -1.3**, -0.18
:s; 9.3 m2 1.0
~1.0
23.2 m2 0.9
> h/2 -0.7, -0.18
~ 92.9 m2 0.8
Notes:
I. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
2. Linear interpolation is permitted for values of L/ B, h/ Land (J other than shown. Interpolation shall only be carried out
between values of the same sign. Where no value of the same sign is given, assume 0.0 for interpolation purposes.
3. Where two values of CP are listed, this indicates that the windward roof slope is subjected to either positive or negative
pressures and the roof structure shall be designed for both conditions. Interpolation for intermediate ratios of h/ L in this
case shall only be carried out between CP values oflike sign.
4. For monoslope roofs, entire roof surface is either a windward or leeward surface.
5. For flexible buildings use appropriate Gr as determined by Section 207B.9.4.
6. Refer to Figure 207B.4-2 for domes and Figure 2078.4-3 for arched roofs.
7. Notation:
B horizontal dimension of building, m, measured normal to wind direction.
L horizontal dimension of building, m, measured parallel to wind direction.
h mean roof height in meters, except that eave height shall be used for f $ 10°
z height above ground, m
G gust effect factor.
qv q11 velocity pressure, (N/1112), evaluated at respective height.
() Angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0
8. For mansard roofs, the top horizontal surface and leeward inclined surface shall be treated as leeward surfaces from the
table.
9. Except for MWFRS at the roof consisting of moment resisting frames, the total horizontal shear shall not be less than that
determined by neglecting wind forces on roof surfaces.
I 0. For roof slopes greater than 80°, use CP = 0.8

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,0,8

"1),6

>llA

8-,0.2

j 0.0

I
~
.0.2

.0.4

-0.6
C (ho /0 ~ 0.5)

j .0.8

i -1.0
Jj ·1.2
.1.4

·1.6
·1.6
0 0.1 0.2 0,3 0,4 0.5
Ratio of Rise to Diameter, f/0

External Pressure Coefficients for Domes with a Circular Base

(Adapted from Eurocode, 1995)
Notes:
I. Two load cases sh al I be considered:
Case A: C11 values between A and Band between Band C shall be determined by linear interpolation along arcs on the dome parallel to the wind
direction;
Case B: Cr shall be the constant value of A for 8 $ 25°, and shall be determined by linear interpolation from 25° to Band from B to C.

2. Values denote Cv to be used with q(IID+f) where hD + f is the height at the lop of the dome.
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Cp is constant on the dome surface for arcs of circles perpendicular lo the wind direction; for example, the arc passing through B-B·B and all arcs parallel
to B-B-B.
5. For values of hD / D between those listed on the graph curves, linear interpolation shall be permitted.
6. 8 = 0° on dome spring line, 8 = 90° at dome center top point. f is measured from spring line to top.
7. The total horizontal shear shall not be less than that determined by neglecting wind forces on roof surfaces.
8. For f /D values less than 0.05, use Figure 207B.4-l.

Figure 2078.4-2
External Pressure Coefficients, Cµ, Domed Roofs Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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Conditions Rise-to-span c
ratio,r Windward Center Leeward
uarter half uarter
Roof on elevated 0 < r < 0.2 -0.9 -0.7-r -0.5
structure 0.2 ::,; r < 0.3 * 1.Sr - 0.3 -0.7-r -0.5
0.3 ::,; r ~ 0.6 2.75r - 0.7 -0.7-r -0.5
Roof springing from -0.7-r
0 < r ~ 0.6 1.4r -0.5
round level

*When the rise-to-span ratio is 0. 2 :5 r :5 0. 3, alternate coefficients given by er - 2.1 shall also be used for
the windward quarter.
Notes:
1. Values listed are for the determination of average loads on main wind force resisting systems.
2. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
3. For wind directed parallel to the axis of the arch, use pressure coefficients from Figure 207B.4-I with wind directed parallel to ridge.
4. For components and cladding: ( l) At roof perimeter, use the external pressure coefficients in Figure 207E.4-2A, B and C with (J based on spring-line
slope and (2) for remaining roof areas, use external pressure coefficients of this table multiplied by 0.87.

Figure 207B.4-3
External Pressure Coefficients, Cp, Arched Roofs, 0.25 ~ h/ L ::::;; 1.0
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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L L

O.SL 0.5 L
~ ..

Wind
Direction

y=oo
<=
r = 1so 0

//I:777777:~///777
Wind Direction, = oo Wind Direction, = 180°
Load Clear Wind Flow Obstructed Wind Clear Wind Flow Obstructed Wind
Case Flow Flow
CNw CNL CNw CNL CNw CNL CNw CNL
A 1.2 0.3 -0.5 - 1.2 -1.2 0.3 -0.5 -1.2
B -1.1 -0. l -1.1 -0.6 -1.1 -0.1 -1.1 -0.6
A -0.6 -1 -I -1.5 0.9 1.5 -0.2 -1.2
B -1.4 0 -1.7 -0.8 1.6 0.3 0.8 -0.3
A -0.9 -1.3 -1.1 -1.5 1.3 1.6 0.4 -1.1
B -1.9 0 -2.1 -0.6 1.8 0.6 1.2 -0.3
A -.15 -1.6 -1.5 -1.7 1.7 1.8 0.5 -1
B -2.4 -0.3 -2.3 -0.9 2.2 0.7 1.3 0
A -1.8 -1.8 -1.5 -1.8 2.1 2.1 0.6 -I
B -2.5 -0.5 -2.3 -1.1 2.6 1 1.6 0.1
A -1.8 -1.8 -1.5 -1.8 2.1 2.2 0.7 -0.9
B -2.4 -0.6 -2.2 -1.1 2.7 I.I 1.9 0.3
A -l.6 -1.8 -1.3 -1.8 2.2 2.5 0.8 -0.9
B -2.3 -0.7 -1.9 -1.2 2.6 1.4 2.1 0.4

~wand CNL denote net pressures (contributions from top and bottom surfaces) for windward and leeward half of roof surfaces, respectively.
four wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
hibiting wind flow(> 50% blockage).
values of8 between 7.5° and 45°, linear interpolation is permitted. For values ofB less than 7.5°, use load coefficients for 0°.
and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
cases shown for each roof angle shall be investigated.

horizontal dimension of roof, measured in the along wind direction, m

It mean roof height, m
Y direction of wind, 0
B angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 2078.4-4
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Monoslope Free Roofs e :5 45°, y = 0°, 180°
0.25 :5 h/ L :5 1.0 Open Buildings

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Wind
Direction
=>
'Y = oo
h

Roof Wind Direction, y = 0°, 180°

Angle Load Clear Wind Flow Obstructed Wind Flow
fl Case CNw CNL CNw CNL
A 1.1 -0.3 -1.6 -1
7.5°
8 0.2 -1.2 -0.9 -1.7
A 1.1 -0.4 -1.2 -I
15°
B 0.1 -1.1 -0.6 -1.6
A I.I 0.1 -1.2 -1.2
22.5°
B -0.1 -0.8 -0.8 -1.7
A 1.3 0.3 -0.7 -0.7
30°
B -0.] -0.9 -0.2 -1.1
A 1.3 0.6 -0.6 -0.6
37.5°
B -0.2 -0.6 -0.3 -0.9
A I. I 0.9 -0.5 -0.5
45°
B -0.3 -0.5 -0.3 -0.7
Notes:
I. CNw and CNi denote net pressures (contributions from top and bottom surfaces) for windward and leeward half of roof surfaces, respectively.
2. Clear wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
inhibiting wind flow(> 50% blockage).
3. For values of (J between 7.5° and 45°, linear interpolation is permitted. For values of 9 less than 7.5°, use monoslope roof load coefficients.
4. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
5. All load cases shown for each roof angle shall be investigated.
6. Notation:
L horizontal dimension of roof, measured in the along wind direction, m
It mean roof height, 111
y direction of wind, 0
(J angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 2078.4-5
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Pitched Free Roofs e s 45°, y = 0°, 180°
0.25 $ h/ L $ 1.0 Open Buildings

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Direction

=>oo
'Y =
h

Roof Wind Direction, v = 0°, 180°

Angle Load Clear Wind Flow Obstructed Wind Flow
(J Case CNw CNL CNw CNL

A -I.I 0.3 -1.6 -0.5

7.5° 1.2 -0.9 -0.8
B -0.2
A -1.1 0.4 -1.2 -0.5
15° 1.1 -0.6 -0.8
B 0.1
A -1.1 -0.1 -1.2 -0.6
22.5° 0.8 -0.8 -0.8
B -0.1
A -1.3 -0.3 -1.4 -0.4
30° -0.2 -0.5
B -0.1 0.9
A -1.3 -0.6 -1.4 -0.3
37.5° 0.6 -0.3 -0.4
B 0.2
A -1.1 -0.9 -1.2 -0.3
45° -0.3 -0.4
B 0.3 0.5

Notes:
I. CNW and C NL denote net pressures ( contributions from top and bottom surfaces) for windward and leeward half of roof surfaces, respectively.
2. Clear wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
inhibiting wind flow (> 50% blockage).
3. For values of O between 7.5° and 45°, linear interpolation is permitted. For values of O less than 7.5°, use monoslope roof load coefficients.
4. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
5. All load cases shown for each roof angle shall be investigated.
6. Notation:
L horizontal dimension of roof, measured in the along wind direction, m
h mean roof height, m
y direction of wind, 0
8 angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 2078.4-6
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Troughed Free Roofs e :s; 45°, y= 0°, 180°
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L L

i 7

Distance
from
Windward
Edge

11 Wind Direction
y=90°
11 Wind Direction
'Y = 90°

Horizontal
Distance Clear Wind Obstructed
from Roof Angle Flow Wind Flow
Load Case
Windward e
Edge CNw CNL

All Shapes A -0.8 1.2

:5, h 0.8 0.5
(J < 45° B
All Shapes A -0.6 -0.9
> h, 5' 2h e < 45° B 0.5 0.5
All Shapes A -0.3 -0.6
> 2h (J < 45° B 0.3 0.3
Notes:
1. CN denotes net pressures (contributions from lop and bottom surfaces).
2. Clear wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
inhibiting wind flow(> 50% blockage).
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
4. All load cases shown for each roof angle shall be investigated.
5. For monoslope roofs with theta less than 5 degrees, CN values shown apply also for cases where gamma= 0 degrees and 0.05 less than or equal to h/L
less than or equal lo 0.25. Sec Figure 2078.4-4 for other h/L values.
6. Notation:
L horizontal dimension of roof, measured in the along wind direction, rn
It mean roof height, m. See Figures 2078.4-4, 2078.4-5 or 2078.4-6 for a graphical depiction of this dimension.
y direction of wind, 0
B 0
angle of plane of roof from horizontal,

Figure 207B.4- 7
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Free Roofs e :5, 45°, y = 90°, 270°
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IJ.7SPwr

fJ.7SPr.x

CASE 1 CASE3
By

0.75PWY

B.75PLY tJ.S6JPr.x
0.56JPLY
M7= 0.75 (Pwx+PLJBxex Mr= 0. 75 (Pwr+PLY}Byey Mr= 0.563(P,rx+PL.JBxex+ 0.563 (Pwr+PcJBrer
ex=:.!= 0.15 Bx er= ::1: 0./5 Br ex= -Jc. 0.15 Bx ey = ± 0.15 Br
CASE2 CASE4

Full design wind pressure acting on the projected area perpendicular to each principal axis of the structure, considered
separately along each principal axis.

Three quarters of the design wind pressure acting on the projected area perpendicular to each principal axis of the
structure in conjunction with a torsional moment as shown, considered separately for each principal axis.

Wind loading as defined in Case 1, but considered to act simultaneously at 75% of the specified value.

Wind loading as defined in Case 2, but considered to act simultaneously at 75% of the specified value.

Design wind pressures for windward and leeward faces shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of207B.4. l and 207B.4.2 as applicable
for building of all heights.
Diagrams show plan views of building.
Notation:
Pwx,Pwr Windward face design pressure acting in the x, y principal axis, respectively.
PLx,Piy Leeward face design pressure acting in the x, y principal axis, respectively.
e(ex,ey) Eccentricity for the x, y principal axis of the structure, respectively.
Mr Torsional moment per unit height acting about a vertical axis of the building.

Figure 207B.4-8
Design Wind Load Cases All Heights

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Part 2: Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings with 207B.5 General Requirements

h=48m
207B.5.1 Design Procedure
This section has been added to ASCE 7-10 to cover the
common practical cases of enclosed simple diaphragm The procedure specified herein applies to the determination
buildings up to height h = 48 m. Two classes of buildings of MWFRS wind loads of enclosed simple diaphragm
are covered by this method. Class 1 buildings have h :::; buildings, as defined in Section 207 A.2, with a mean roof
18 m with plan aspect ratios L/ B between 0.2 and 5.0. height h :::; 48 m. The steps required for the determination
Cases A through Fare described in Appendix D. ASCE 7- of MWFRS wind loads on enclosed simple diaphragm
10 to allow the designer to establish the lines of resistance buildings are shown in Table 2078.5-1.
of the kfWFRS in each direction so that the torsional load
cases of Figure 207B.4-8 need not be considered. Class 2
buildings have 1 Bm < h :::; 48 111 with plan aspect ratios User Note:
<f L/B between 0.5 and 2.0. Cases A through E of
Appendix D. ASCE 7-10 are described to allow the Part 2 of Section 207B is a simplified method for
designer to establish the lines of resistance of the J\1WFRS determining the wind pressures for the MWFRS of
so that the torsional load cases of Figure 207B.4-8 need enclosed, simple diaphragm buildings whose height
not be considered. h is :S 4 m. The wind pressures are obtained directly
from a table. The building may be of any generalplan
For the type of buildings covered in this method. the shape and roof geometry that matches the specified
internal building pressure cancels out and need not be figures. This method is a simplification of the traditional
consideredfor the design of the Af1-YFRS.Design net wind "all heights" method (Directional Procedure)
pressures for roofs and walls are tabulated directly in contained in Part 1 of Section 207B.
Tables 2078.6-1 and 207B.6-2 using the Directional
Procedure as described in Part 1. Guidelines for
determining the exterior pressures on windward. leeward,
and side walls are provided infootnotes to Table 207B.6-
f.

The requirements in Class 2 buildingsfornatural building

frequency (75/h) and structural damping (P =
1.5% crHical) are necessary to ensure that the Gust Effect
Factor. Gr, which has been calculated and built into the
design procedure. is consistent with the tabulated
pressures. Thefrequency of75/h represents a reasonable
lower bound to values found in practice. If calculated
frequencies are found to be lower, then consideration
should be given to stiffening the building. A structural
damping value of 1.5 %. applicable at the ultimate wind
speeds as defined in the new wind speed maps, is
conservative for most common building types and is
consistent with a damping value of 1% for the ultimate
wind speeds dividedby 1. 6 as contained in the NSCP 2010
(ASCE 7-05) wind speed map. Because Class I buildings
are limited to h :::; 18 m, the building can be assumed to
be rigid as defined in the glossary, and the Gust Effect
Factor can be assumed to be 0.85. For this class of
buildingsfrequency and damping need not be considered.

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Table 2078.5-1 4. The topographic effect factor K2t = 1. 0 or the wind

Steps to Determine MWFRS Wind pressures determined from this section shall be
Loads Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings multiplied by Kzt at each height z as determined from
( h $48 m) Section 207A.8. It shall be permitted to use one value
of K2t for the building calculated at 0. 33/t.
Determine risk category of building or other Alternatively it shall be permitted to enter the pressure
structure, see Table I 03-1 table with a wind velocity equal to V Jif;i where K2t
Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the is determined at a height of 0. 33h.
applicable risk category, see Figure 207 A.S-
IA. B or C Class 2 Buildings:
Determine wind load parameters:
l. The building shall be an enclosed simple diaphragm
);> Wind directionality factor, Kd, see building as defined in Section 207 A.2.
Section 207 A.6 and Table 207 A.6- I
);> Exposure category B, C or D, see 2. The building shall have a mean roof height 18 m
Section 207A.7 ( I 8 m < h :5 48 m).

)- Topographic factor, Kzt, see 3. The ratio of L/B shall not be less than 0.5 nor more
Section 207 A.8 and Figure 207 A.8-1 than 2.0 (0. 5 :5 L/ B s 2. 0).
;,, Enclosure classification, see
Section 207 A. IO 4. The fundamental natural frequency (Heitz) of the
building shall not be less 75/h where his in meters.
Enter table to determine net pressures on
walls at top and base of building respectively,
Ph, Po, Table 207B.6-1
5. The topographic effect factor /(2t = 1. 0 or the wind
pressures determined from this section shall be
Enter table to determine net roof pressures, multiplied by K2t at each height z as determined from
Pz, Table 2078.6-2 Section 207 A.8. It shall be permitted to use one value
of K2c for the building calculated at 0. 33h.
Determine topographic factor, K2c, and apply Alternatively it shall be permitted to enter the pressure
factor to wall and roof pressures (if
table with a wind velocity equal to V Jif;i where Kzt
applicable), see Section 207A.8
is determined at a height of 0. 33h.
Apply loads to walls and roofs
simultaneously. 207B.5.3 Wind Load Parameters Specified in Section
207A

Refer to Section 207A for determination of Basic Wind

Conditions
Speed V (Section 207 A.5) and exposure category
(Section 207A.7) and topographic factor K2t (Section
addition to the requirements in Section 2078. l.2, a
207A.8).
ilding whose design wind loads are determined in
_ordance with this section shall meet all of the following
__ nditions for either a Class I or Class 2 building (see 207B.5.4 Diaphragm Flexibility
igure 2078.5-1 ):
»: The design procedure specified herein applies to buildings
having either rigid or :flexible diaphragms. The structural
analysis shall consider the relative stiffness of diaphragms
and the vertical elements of the MWFRS.
The building shall be an enclosed simple diaphragm
building as defined in Section 207 A.2.
Diaphragms constructed of wood panels can be idealized
as flexible. Diaphragms constructed of untopped metal
The building shall have a mean roof height h $ 18 111.
decks, concrete filled metal decks, and concrete slabs, each
having a span-to-depth ratio of 2 or less, are permitted to
The ratio of L/ B shall not be less than 0.2 nor more
be idealized as rigid for consideration of wind loading.
than 5.0 (0. 2 s L/B s 5. 0).

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207B.6 Wind Loads-Main Wind Force-Resisting wall surface is required, internal pressure
System included as defined in Part 1 of Section 2078.

2078.6.1 Wall and Roof Surfaces-Class 1 and 2 The distribution of wall pressures between windward and
Buildings leeward wall surfaces is useful for the design of floor a114;
roof diaphragm elements like drag strut collector beams}:
Net wind pressures for the walls and roof surfaces shall be as well as for MWFRS wall elements. The values defined iii
determined from Tables 2078.6-1 and 2078.6-2, Note 4 l!{ Table 207B.6-J are obtained as follows: Th~j
respectively, for the applicable exposure category as external pressure coefficient for all windward walls i~i
determined by Section 207A. 7. CP = 0.8.for all L/B values. The leeward wall CP value i.~;
(-0.5).for L/ B valuesfront 0.5 to I. 0 and is (-0.3) for L/ B,'
For Class 1 building with L/ B values less than 0.5, use = 2. 0. Noting that the leeward wall pressure is constant fl,;;; ,
wind pressures tabulated for L/ B = 0. 5. For Class I the ful! height of the building, the leeward wall pressurJ,
building with L/ B values greater than 2.0, use wind can be calculated as a percentage of the P1t value in thd
pressures tabulated for L/B = Z. 0. table. The percentage is 0.5/(0.8 + 0.5) x JOO= 38%.foif)
L/B = 0.5 to 1.0. The percentage is 0.31(0.8+().3) x 100 :af
Net wall pressures shall be applied to the projected area of 27?4:i for L/ B = 2.0. interpolation between these twq
the building walls in the direction of the wind, and exterior percentages can be used/or L/B ratios between 1.0 am(;
side wall pressures shall be applied to the projected area of 2.0. The windward wall pressure is then calculated as the\
the building walls normal to the direction of the wind difference between the total net pressure from the tabtJ:
acting outward according to Note 3 of Table 2078.6-1, using the Pit and p0 values and the constant leeward wall:
simultaneously with the roof pressures from Table 2078.6- pressure.
2 as shown in Figure 2078.6-1.
Sidewall pressures can be calculated in a similar mamie~;
Where two load cases are shown in the table of roof to the windward and leeward wall pressures by taking 4i
pressures, the effects of each load case shall be investigated percentage of the net wall pressures. The CP value fo1:
separately. The MWFRS in each direction shall be sidewalls is (-0.7). Thus, for l/B = 0.5 to 1.0, the/
designed for the wind load cases as defined in Figure percentage is 0. 7/(0.8 + 0.5) x 100 = 54%. For L/ B = 2.0):
207B.4-8. the percentage is 0. 7/(0.8 -l- 0.3) x JOO = 64%. Note that
the sidewall pressures are constant up thefull height c!f'the
Exception: building. .

The torsional load cases in Figure 2078.4-8 (Case 2 and The pressures tabulated for this method are · .·
Case 4) need not be consideredfor buildings which meet simplifying conservative assumptions made to the differeni; ·
the requirements ofAppendix D, ASCE 7-10. pressure coefficient ( GCp) cases tabulated in Figur~]
207B.4-l. which is the basis for the traditional all height,{
Commentary: building procedure (defined as the Directional Procedure:
in this code) that has been a part of the standard sine&
Wall and roof net pressures are shown in Tables 207B.6-J 1972. The external pressure coefficients CP.for roofs have;
and 2078.6-2 and are calculated using the external been multiplied by 0.85, a reasonable gust effectfactorfr,~;;
pressure coefficients in Figure 207B.4-l. Along wind net most common roof framing, and then combined with a,f:
wall pressures are applied to the projected area of the internal pressure coefficientfor enclosed buildings (plus or\.
building walls in the direction of the wind, and exterior minus 0.18) to obtain a net pressure coefficient t~ serve a{,
sidewall pressures are applied to the projected area of the the basisforpressure calculation. The linear wall pressure
building walls normal to the direction of the wind acting diagram has been conceived so that the applied pressures
outward, simultaneously with the roof pressures from from the table produce the same overturning moment as th8;
Table 207B. 6-2. Distribution of the net wall pressures more exact pressures from Part I of Section 207B. Fat;
between windward and leeward wall surfaces is defined in determination of the wall pressures tabulated. the actudl;
Note 4 of Table 207B.6-l. The magnitude of exterior gust effect factor has been calculated from Equation
sidewall pressure is determined from Note 2 of Table 207 A. 9-10 based on building height, wind speed, exposure,
207B.6-J. It is to be noted that all tabulated pressures are frequency. and the assumed damping value.
defined without consideration of internal pressures
because internal pressures cancel out when considering
the net effect on the AfWFRS of, simple diaphragm
buildings. Where the net wind pressure on any individual

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Commentary:

he effect of horizontal wind loads applied to all vertical The effect of vertical wind loading on a windward roof
urfaces of roof parapets for the design of the MWFRS overhang is specified in Section 207B.4.4 of Part 1. A
hall be based on the application of an additional net positive pressure coefficient of +0.8 is specified This
forizontal wind pressure applied to the projected area of compares to a net pressure coefficient tabulated for the
he parapet surface equal to 2.25 times the wall pressures windward edge zone 3 of -1.06 (derived from
tabulated in Table 207B.6- I for L/ B = 1. 0. The net 0.85 x -1.3 >< 0.8 - 0.18). The 0.85 factor represents the
pressure specified accounts for both the windward and gust factor G. the 0.8 multiplier accounts for the effective
leeward parapet loading on both the windward and leeward wind area reduction to the 1.3 value of CP specified in
· uilding surface. The parapet pressure shall be applied Figure 2078.4-1 of Part 1, and the -0.18 is the internal
imultaneously with the specified wall and roof pressures pressure contribution. The ratio of coefficients is 0.8/1.06
shown in the table as shown in Figure 2078.6-2. The height = 0. 755. Thus, a multiplier of 0. 75 on the tabulated
h used to enter Table 2078.6-1 to determine the parapet pressure for zone 3 in Table 207B.6-2 is specified.
pressure shall be the height to the top of the parapet as
shown in Figure 2078.6-2 (use h. = hp) .

.te effect of parapet loading on the MWFRS is specified in

ction 207 B.4. 5 of Part 1. The net pressure coefficientfor
I! windward parapet is + 1.5 and for the leeward parapet
-/.0. The combined effect of both produces a net
C.ffi.cient of +2.5 applied to the windward surface to
count for the cumulative effect on the MWFRS in a
nple diaphragm building. This pressure coefficient
mpares to a net pressure coefficient of 1. 3Gr for the
bulated horizontal wall pressure p11 at the top of the
ii/ding. Assuming a lower-bound gust factor
(¥j::::: 0. 85, the ratio of the parapet pressure to the wall
i?t"essure is 2.5/(0.85 x 1.3) = 2.25. Tints, a value of 2.25 is
<umed as a reasonable constant to apply to the tabulated
it!! pressure Ph to account for the additional parapet
... tading on the kfWFRS.

207B.6.3 Roof Overhangs

.The effect of vertical wind loads on any roof overhangs

shall be based on the application of a positive wind
pressure on the underside of the windward overhang equal
to 75% of the roof edge pressure from Table 2078.6-2 for
Zone I or Zone 3 as applicable. This pressure shall be
applied to the windward roof overhang only and shall be
applied simultaneously with other tabulated wall and roof
pressures as shown in Figure 2078.6-3.

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O.ZL :5 B :5 SL

14 ·I
I
~OFHEIGHT,h
PLAN
1: CLASS 1 BUILDING

r h~ 18m

ELEVATION

, .. O.SL :5 B :5 ZL ·I WAI
SEE

o: PLAN
MEAN ROOF HEIGHT, h
CLASS 2 BUILDING

h = 18to48 m

ELEVATION

Note: Roofformmay be flat, gable. mansard or hip

Figure 2078.5-1
Building Geometry Requirements Building Class, h ~ 48 m
Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings

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SEE FIGURE 2078.6-2 FOR

PARAPET WIND PRESSURES ROOF PRESSURES
SEE TABLE 2078.6·2

MEAN ROOF HEIGHT h

WIND
WALL PRESSURES
B
SEE TABLE 2078.6·1
h
_ _1
PLAN

ELEVATION

Figure 2078.6- I
Application of Wind Pressures Wind Pressures - Walls and Roof, h :s; 48 m
Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings

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---· Pp
.
-
-. I
-
·-----~~------------ ADDITIONAL LOAD ON MWFRS FROM
ALL PARAPETS AND PARAPET
SURF AC ES
I
-. I
I
-. I MEAN ROOF HEIGHT h
-.- I
I
I
I
---- I

..
~

P1t WALL
PRESSURE FROM
-...
TABLE 207 B.6·1 ..
AT HEIGHT h .
.
-
h
-
.-
-
.
..
~ Pp = 2. 25 TIMES THE PRES SURE
.
-.
DETERMINED FROM TABLE 2 078.6-1
FOR A HEIGHT MEASURED TOTHE
...- TOP OF THE PAPARET, hp

Figure 2078.6-2
Application of Parapet Wind Loads Parapet Wind Loads, h ~ 48 m
Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings

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ROOF EDGE PRESSURE FROM TABLE

ZONES 1 OR 3 AS APPLICABLE

P1 ORp3

WIND DIRECTION

lt = 0. 75p1 OR 0. 75p3 AS APPLICABLE, APPLIED AS

Povll
Povh AN ADDITIONAL UPWARD LOADING (POSITIVE PRESSURE)
TO ROOF NEGATIVE EDGE PRESSURES SHOWN

Figure 2078.6-3
Application of Roof Overhang Roof Overhang Wind Loads, h ~ 48 m
Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings

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Notes to Wall Pressure Table 2078.6-1:

I. From table for each Exposure (B, C or D), V, L/ Band h, determine P1i (lop number) and p0 (bottom number) horizontal along-wind net wall pressures.
2. Side wall external pressures shall be uniform over the wall surface acting outward and shall be taken as 54% of the tabulated p,. pressure for 0. 2 S
L/B S 1. 0 and 64% of the tabulated P1, pressure for 2. 0 S L/8 S 5. 0. Linear interpolation shall apply for 1. 0 < l/8 < 2.0. Side wall external
pressures do not include effectof internal pressure.
3. Apply along-wind net wall pressures as shown above to the projected urea of the building walls in the direction of the wind and apply external side wall
pressures to the projected area of the building walls normal to the direction wind, simultaneously with the roof pressures from Table 2078.6-2.
4. Distribution of tabulated net wall pressures between windward and leeward wall faces shall be based on the linear distribution of total net pressure with
building height as shown above and the leeward external wall pressures assumed unifonnly distributed over the leeward wall surface acting outward at
38% of Pit for 0. 2 s; L/B s; 1. 0 and 27% of p1, for 2. 0 S L/B s; 5. 0. Linear interpolation shall be used for 1. 0 < L/8 < 2.0. The remaining net
pressure shall be applied to the windward walls as an external wall pressure acting towards the wall surface. Windward and leeward wall pressures so
determined do not include effect of internal pressure.
5. Interpolation between values ofV, hand L/B is permitted.
Notation:
building plan dimension parallel to wind direction, m
building plan dimension perpendicular to wind direction. 111
mean roof height, 111
along-wind net wall pressure at top and base of building respectively, Pa

Figure 2078.6-1
Application of Wall Pressures Wind Pressures - Walls, h S 48 m
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Table 207B.6- I
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Walls (kN/m2)
Exposure B
v (kph) 150 200 250 300 350
h (m),
0.5 1 2 0.5 l 2 0.5 I 2 0.5 l 2 0.5 I 2
LIB
1.24 1.22 l.09 2.39 2.36 2.15 4.03 3.96 3.63 6.25 6.11 5.61 9.14 8.90 8.17
48
0.83 0.82 0.67 1.61 1.59 1.33 2.72 2.67 2.24 4.22 4.12 3.47 6.17 6.00 5.09
1.20 1.19 1.06 2.31 2.29 2.08 3.88 3.82 3.50 6.00 5.88 5.40 8.76 8.57 7.86
45
0.82 0.81 0.66 1.58 1.56 1.30 2.65 2.61 2.19 4.09 4.01 3.39 5.96 5.81 4.96
1.16 1.15 l .03 2.23 2.21 2.00 3.73 3.68 3.37 5.75 5.64 5.19 8.38 8.17 7.51
42
0.79 0.80 0.65 1.54 1.53 1.27 2.57 2.54 2.14 3.97 3.89 3.30 5.83 5.64 4.79
1.13 1.12 1.00 2.14 2.13 1.93 3.57 3.53 3.23 5.49 5.40 4.97 7.97 7.82 7.22
39
0.78 0.79 0.64 1.50 1.49 1.25 2.50 2.47 2.09 3.84 3.78 3.21 5.58 5.47 4.66
1.08 1.09 0.96 2.06 2.05 1.85 3.42 3.38 3.09 5.23 5.15 4.74 7.56 7.43 6.86
36
0.77 0.77 0.64 1.46 l.45 1.22 2.42 2.40 2.03 3.71 3.66 3.12 5.39 5.27 4.54
1.04 1.05 0.93 1.98 1.97 1.77 3.26 3.23 2.94 4.97 4.90 4.51 7.20 7.05 6.55
33
0.76 0.76 0.63 1.43 1.42 1.19 2.35 2.33 1.98 3.58 3.54 3.03 5.18 5.10 4.37
1.0 I 1.00 0.89 1.90 1.88 1.69 3.10 3.08 2.80 4.70 4.65 4.27 6.79 6.64 6.15
30
0.73 0.74 0.61 1.39 1.38 1.16 2.27 2.26 1.92 3.45 3.41 2.93 5.0:1 4.86 4.23
0.97 0.96 0.86 1.85 1.80 1.60 2.94 2.92 2.65 4.43 4.39 4.02 6.51 6.28 5.72
27
0.73 0.72 0.60 1.35 1.34 1.13 2.20 2.19 1.86 3.32 3.28 2.83 4.75 4.62 4.08
0.93 0.92 0.81 1.71 1.71 1.52 2.77 2.76 2.49 4.16 4.13 3.77 5.93 5.88 5.41
24
0.71 0.72 0.60 1.31 1.31 1.10 2.12 2.11 1.80 3.18 3.16 2.72 4.53 4.50 3.88
0.88 0.89 0.77 1.62 1.61 1.43 2.60 2.59 2.33 3.88 3.86 3.50 5.52 5.45 4.97
21
0.69 0.69 0.57 1.27 1.27 l.07 2.04 2.04 1.74 3.05 3.03 2.61 4.35 4.27 3.71
0.83 0.85 0.73 1.52 1.52 1.34 2.43 2.42 2.16 3.60 3.58 3.23 5.07 5.03 4.59
18
0.68 0.68 0.55 1.23 1.23 1.03 1.97 1.96 J.67 2.91 2.90 2.50 4.06 4.08 3.55
0.78 0.78 0.69 1.41 1.41 1.24 2.25 2.25 1.99 3.31 3.30 2.95 4.60 4.56 4.13
15
0.65 0.65 0.56 1.19 1.19 1.00 1.89 J.89 1.61 2.78 2.77 2.39 3.89 3.85 3.34
0.74 0.74 0.63 1.31 1.31 1.14 2.07 2.07 1.82 3.03 3.03 2.69 4.20 4.20 3.77
12
0.65 0.63 0.52 1.15 1.15 0.97 1.82 1.82 1.55 2.66 2.66 2.29 3.67 3.69 3.22
0.67 0.67 0.57 l.19 1.19 l .03 1.88 1.88 1.64 2.74 2.74 2.40 3.77 3.77 3.31
9
0.62 0.62 0.53 I.IO 1.10 0.94 1.74 1.74 1.49 2.53 2.53 2.19 3.46 3.46 3.05
0.59 0.59 0.51 1.07 1.07 0.93 1.68 1.68 1.46 2.43 2.43 2.12 3.33 3.33 2.93
6
0.59 0.59 0.51 I.OS 1.05 0.91 1.65 1.65 1.43 2.39 2.39 2.08 3.27 3.27 2.87
0.38 0.38 0.33 0.67 0.67 0.58 1.05 1.05 0.91 1.51 1.51 l.33 2.04 2.04 1.85
3
0.38 0.38 0.33 0.67 0.67 0.58 1.05 1.05 0.91 1.51 1.51 l.33 2.04 2.04 1.85

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Table 2078.6-1
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Walls (kN/m2)
Exposure C

v (kph) 150 200 250 300 350

h(m), I 2 0.5 I 2 0.5 I 2
0.5 1 2 0.5 1 2 0.5
LIB
1.58 1.58 1.42 3.10 3.06 2.75 5.21 5.11 4.62 8.04 7.85 7.10 11.72 11.40 7.10
48
1.16 1.16 0.97 2.28 2.25 l.89 3.83 3.76 3.19 5.92 5.77 4.89 8.66 8.36 4.89
1.56 1.55 1.38 3.01 2.97 2.68 5.06 5.04 4.49 7.79 7.61 6.89 11.28 10.53 6.89
45
0.68 1.16 0.96 2.24 2.21 1.87 3.75 3.74 3.13 5.78 5.65 4.81 8.90 7.84 4.81
1.56 1.51 1.33 2.92 2.89 2.60 4.90 4.87 4.36 7.53 7.37 6.68 10.84 10.31 6.68
42
1.18 1.13 0.94 2.19 2.17 1.85 3.67 3.65 3.07 5.65 5.53 4.71 8.16 7.77 4.71
1.48 1.48 l.29 2.83 2.81 2.52 4.73 4.66 4.22 7.26 7.12 6.46 10.5 10.28 6.46
39
1.13 1.12 0.94 2.15 2.13 1.81 3.59 3.53 3.01 5.50 5.39 4.62 7.93 7.78 4.62
1.43 1.43 1.27 2.74 2.72 2.44 4.56 4.50 4.07 6.98 6.85 6.23 10.09 9.85 6.23
36
1.10 l.10 0.92 2.10 2.09 1.83 3.50 3.45 2.95 5.35 5.25 4.51 7.70 7.56 4.51
1.39 1.39 1.23 2.65 2.63 2.36 4.39 4.33 3.92 6.69 6.59 5.98 9.63 9.51 5.98
33
1.08 1.09 0.90 2.06 2.04 1.97 3.41 3.37 2.89 5.20 5.11 4.41 7.50 7.29 4.41
l.37 1.36 1.20 2.55 2.44 2.27 4.21 4.17 3.76 6.40 6.31 5.73 9.17 8.62 5.73
30
1.08 1.06 0.89 2.01 2.00 1.70 3.31 3.28 2.82 5.04 4.97 4.30 7.26 7.14 4.30
1.32 1.31 1.16 2.45 1.90 2.18 4.02 3.99 3.60 6.09 6.02 5.47 8.72 6.43 5.47
27
1.06 1.06 0.87 l.96 1.95 1.67 3.22 3.19 2.75 4.87 4.82 4.18 6.94 6.88 4.18
1.26 1.27 I.I I 2.35 2.34 2.08 3.83 3.81 3.42 5.78 5.72 5.19 8.28 8.11 5.19
24
1.04 1.07 0.87 1.92 1.91 1.63 3.12 3.10 2.67 4.70 4.66 4.05 6.72 6.61 4.05
1.23 1.21 1.06 2.24 2.24 1.98 3.63 3.62 3.24 5.45 5.41 4.89 7.75 7.67 4.89
21
1.02 1.26 0.84 1.90 1.86 1.59 3.02 2.99 2.59 4.53 4.34 3.92 6.58 5.60 3.92
1.16 1.16 1.01 2.13 2.13 1.88 3.43 3.42 3.05 5.12 5.08 4.58 7.26 7.16 4.58
18
0.99 1.00 0.83 2.07 1.81 1.55 2.92 2.75 2.51 4.36 3.05 3.77 7.21 1.94 3.77
1.10 1.07 0.99 2.01 2.01 1.76 3.22 3.21 2.85 4.77 4.75 4.25 6.70 6.71 4.25
15
0.98 0.96 0.81 1.76 1.76 1.50 2.82 2.81 2.43 4.17 4.16 3.63 5.82 5.86 3.63
1.05 0.56 0.91 1.89 1.89 1.64 3.01 2.99 2.63 4.41 4.39 3.90 6.09 6.62 3.90
12
0.94 0.94 0.80 1.71 1.71 1.46 2.71 2.71 2.34 3.99 3.98 3.47 5.60 5.56 3.47
0.98 0.97 0.83 1.75 1.75 1.51 2.87 2.76 2.41 4.02 4.02 3.53 4.88 5.55 3.53
9
0.92 0.92 0.78 1.65 1.65 1.41 2.60 2.60 2.25 3.80 3.79 3.30 5.28 5.24 3.30
1.01 0.90 0.78 1.60 1.60 l.38 2.55 2.53 2.40 3.65 3.65 3.18 4.69 4.92 3.18
6
0.87 0.87 0.76 1.58 1.58 1.36 2.49 2.48 2.37 3.60 3.60 3.13 4.91 4.97 3.13
0.56 0.56 0.49 1.01 1.01 0.88 1.59 1.59 1.38 2.30 2.30 2.00 3.14 3.14 2.00
3
0.56 0.56 0.49 I.OJ 1.01 0.88 1.59 1.59 1.38 2.30 2.30 2.00 3.14 3.14 2.00

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Table 2078.6- l
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Walls (kN/1112)
Exposure D

v (kph) 150 200 250 300 350

h (rn), 1 2 0.5 I 2 0.5 1 2 0.5 1 2
0.5 I 2 0.5
LIB
I.SO 1.80 1.59 3.50 3.45 3.08 5.87 5.75 5.15 9.00 8.79 7.86 12.98 12.66 11.27
48
1.39 1.36 1.16 2.70 2.66 2.25 4.52 4.43 3.76 6.93 6.77 5.74 10.0l 9.78 8.24
1.77 1.76 1.56 3.42 3.37 3.01 5.72 5.61 5.02 8.76 8.56 7.67 12.63 12.30 11.04
45
1.37 1.37 1.15 2.66 2.62 2.22 4.44 4.36 3.70 6.80 6.65 5.65 9.83 9.55 8.13
1.74 1.73 1.53 3.33 3.29 2.94 5.56 5.46 4.89 8.51 8.33 7.46 12.26 11.99 10.73
42 7.97
1.36 1.36 1.13 2.61 2.58 2.19 4.36 4.28 3.65 6.66 6.52 5.56 9.56 9.36
1.69 1.69 1.49 3.24 3.21 2.86 5.40 5.31 4.76 8.24 8.08 7.25 11.83 11.61 10.39
39
1.34 1.29 1.12 2.57 2.54 2.16 4.27 4.20 3.59 6.52 6.39 5.46 9.4 9.23 7.82
1.64 1.65 1.45 3.15 3.12 2.78 5.23 5.15 4.62 7.97 7.82 7.03 11.46 I l.21 10.07
36
1.31 1.17 1.13 2.52 2.49 2.12 4.18 4.12 3.52 6.37 6.25 5.36 9.17 9.07 7.67
1.87 1.61 1.41 3.06 3.03 2.70 5.05 4.99 4.47 7.69 7.55 6.80 10.83 10.77 9.77
33
1.31 l.29 1.16 2.47 2.45 2.08 4.08 4.03 3.46 6.21 6.10 5.26 8.93 8.73 7.44
2.78 1.57 1.38 2.96 2.94 2.62 4.87 4.82 4.32 7.39 7.28 6.55 9.40 10.39 9.38
30
1.29 1.28 1.07 2.41 2.40 2.05 3.98 3.94 3.39 6.04 5.95 5.14 8.63 8.48 7.35
1.53 1.52 1.34 2.86 2.84 2.52 4.68 4.64 4.16 7.08 6.99 6.29 10.15 9.96 8.94
27
l.25 l.26 1.06 2.35 2.35 2.01 3.88 3.84 3.32 5.87 5.79 5.02 8.35 8.26 7.14
1.48 1.47 1.28 2.75 2.74 2.43 4.49 4.45 3.98 6.76 6.68 6.01 9.62 9.51 8.60
24
1.25 1.24 1.05 2.31 2.30 1.97 3.78 3.75 3.24 5.69 5.62 4.89 8.07 7.94 6.95
1.43 l.43 1.24 2.64 2.63 2.32 4.28 4.26 3.80 6.42 6.36 5.72 9.13 8.97 8.12
21
l.22 1.22 1.03 2.26 2.25 1.93 3.67 3.65 3.15 5.50 5.45 4.75 7.80 7.68 6.79
1.37 1.39 l.20 2.52 2.52 2.22 4.07 4.05 3.60 6.07 6.03 5.40 8.57 8.51 7.68
18
1.20 1.19 1.00 2.21 2.20 1.88 3.56 3.54 3.06 5.31 5.27 4.60 7.52 7.45 6.56
1.31 1.32 1.14 2.40 2.40 2.10 3.85 3.83 3.39 5.70 5.67 5.06 7.99 7.98 7.16
15
1.19 l.17 1.00 2.15 2.14 1.84 3.44 3.43 2.97 5.10 5.08 4.43 7.17 7.13 6.26
1.26 1.24 1.08 2.27 2.27 1.97 3.61 3.61 3.16 5.31 5.30 4.69 7.40 7.38 6.60
12
1.16 1.14 0.98 2.09 2.09 1.79 3.36 3.32 2.87 4.89 4.88 4.26 6.60 6.82 6.00
1.19 1.17 1.02 2.12 2.12 1.83 3.36 3.35 2.92 4.91 4.90 4.30 6.77 6.81 5.98
9
1.13 1.13 0.96 2.02 2.02 1.73 3.20 3.20 2.76 4.68 4.67 4.07 6.47 6.43 5.68
1.10 1.09 0.93 1.97 1.97 1.69 3.09 3.09 2.68 4.49 4.49 3.91 6.20 6.21 5.39
6
1.09 1.09 0.93 1.95 1.95 1.67 3.06 3.06 2.65 4.45 4.44 3.86 6.15 6.11 5.29
0.70 0.70 0.60 1.25 1.25 1.08 1.96 1.96 1.70 2.83 2.83 2.47 3.86 3.86 3.40
3
0.70 0.70 0.60 1.25 1.25 l.08 1.96 1.96 1.70 2.83 2.83 2.47 3.86 3.86 3.40

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Roof Pressure - MWFRS

Exposure Adjustment Factor
60
Ex sure Adjustment factor
h(m) Exp B Ex D
48 0.808
so
45 0.804 1.114
42 0.800 1.116
-.5 40
39
36
0.795
0.791
1.118
1.123
..::
i..: 33 0.785 1.125
:c
(!) 30 0.780 1.128
~ 30 27 0.774 1.134
(!)
z 24 0.767 1.136
c
...I 21 0.759 1.141
~ 20 18 0.750 1.148
15 0.740 1.152
12 0.728 1.160
9 0.712 1.166
10
6 0.691 1.189
3 0.662

0
0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25 1.30
EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT FACTOR

Notes to Roof Pressure Table 2078.6-2:

l. From table for Exposure C, V, h and roof slope, determine roof pressure p1, for each roof zone shown in the figures for the applicable roof form. For
other exposures 8 or D, multiply pressures from table by appropriate exposure adjustment factor as determined from figure below.
2. Where two load cases are shown, both load cases shall be investigated. Load case 2 is required to investigate maximum overturning on the building from
roof pressures shown.
3. Apply along-wind net wall pressures to the projected area of the building walls in the direction of the wind and apply exterior side wall pressures to the
projected area of the building walls normal to the direction of the wind acting outward, simultaneously with the roof pressures from Table 2078.6-2.
4. Where a value of zero is shown in the tables for the flat roof case, it is provided for the purpose of interpolation.
5. Interpolation between V, hand roof slope is permitted.

Figure 2078.6-2
Application of Roof Pressures Wind Pressures - Roofs, h $ 48 m
Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Buildings

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Flat Roof

l (9< io deg)

I Gable Roof I

I Hip Roof I

Monoslope
Roof

I Manswd Roof I
Figure 207B.6-2
Application of Roof Pressures Wind Pressures - Roofs, h :s; 48 m
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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Roof (kN/m2)
MWFRS - Roof, V = 150 - 250 kph, h 3 - 12 m =
Exposure C
v (kph) 150 200 250
Loud Zone Zone Zone
h(m) Roof Slope Case I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
I NA NA -1.00 -0.89 -0.23 NA NA -1.78 -1.58 -1.30 NA NA -2.77 -2.47 -2.03
Finl < 2: 12 (9.46°) 2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 -0.99 -OAS -1.00 -0.89 -0.73 -1.76 -1.18 -1.78 -1.58 -1.30 -2.72 -1.91 -2.77 -2.47 -2.03
3:12 (14.0°) 2 0.14 -0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 -0.35 0.00 ().00 0.00 0.39 -0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.80 -0.66 -1.00 -0.89 -0.73 -1.43 -1.16 ·1.78 -1.58 -1.30 -2.24 -1.81 -2.77 -2.47 -2.03
4: 12 (18.4°) J 0.43 -0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 -0.4() 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.77 -0.79 0.00 0.00 0.0()
I -0.64 -0.66 -1.00 -0.89 -0.73 -1.15 -1.16 -1.78 -1.58 -1.30 -1.80 -1.81 -2.77 -2.47 -2,03
l2 5:12 ( 22.6°) 2 0.37 -3.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA -0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.03 -0.86 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.52 -0.66 -1.14 -0.89 -0.73 -0.92 -1.16 -1.78 -1.58 -1.30 -1.44 -1.81 -2.77 -2.47 -2.03
6:12 (26.6°) 2 0.41 -0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.73 -0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.14 -0.86 0.00 0.00 0,()(1
I 2.87 -0.(,6 -0.98 -0.89 -0.73 -0.07 -l.16 -1.78 -1.58 -1.30 -0.83 -I.SI -2.77 -2.47 ·2.03
9:12 (36.9°) 2 0.49 -0.32 0.00 0.00 ().00 0.87 -0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.95 -0.86 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.16 -0.66 -1.00 -0.89 -0.73 -0.30 -1.16 -1.78 -1.58 -1.30 -0.47 -I.SI -2.77 -2.47 -2.03
12:12 (45.0°) 2 0.59 -0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.87 -0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.36 -0.86 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA -0.93 -0.83 6.55 NA NA -1.67 -1.49 -1.22 NA NA -2.61 -2.32 -1.90
l'!nt < 2:12 {9.46°) 2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 (l.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.92 -0.45 -0.93 -0.83 -0.68 -1.64 -I.II -1.67 -1.49 -1.22 -2.56 -1.80 -2.61 -2.32 -1.'!0
3:12 { 14.0°) 2 0.14 -0.19 (l.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 -0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.37 -0.52 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -0.75 -0.60 -0.')3 -0.83 -0.68 -1.34 -1.08 -1.67 -1.49 -l.22 -2.IO -1.66 -2.6 I -2.32 -1.90
4: 12 (18.4°) 2 2.55 2.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.47 -0.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.73 -0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.60 -0.60 -0.93 -0.83 -0.68 -I.OS -I.OS -1.67 -1.49 -1.22 .J.(,I) -1.70 -2.61 -2.32 -1.'){>
9 5:12 ( 2:?.6°) 2 0.36 -0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.62 -0.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.97 -0.81 0.00 0.00 0.CKJ
I -0.49 -0.60 -0.93 -0.83 -0.68 -0.87 -I.OS -1.67 -1.49 -l.22 -1.35 -l.70 -2.61 -2.32 -1.90
6: 12 (26.6°) 2 0.39 -0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.52 0.00 0.00 0.()0 1.07 -0.SI 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.29 -0.60 -0.93 -0.83 -0.(,8 -0.50 -I.OS ·1.67 -1.49 -1.22 -0.78 -1.70 -2.61 -2.32 -1.90
9:12 (36.9°) 7 0.45 -0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.82 -0.52 o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.90 -0.81 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.17 -0.60 -0.93 -0.83 -0.68 ·0.27 -1.08 -1.67 -I .49 -1.12 -0.44 -1.67 -2.61 -2.32 -1.'l(I
12:12 (45.0°) 2 J.81 -0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.82 -0.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.28 -0.84 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA ·0.87 -0.76 -0.63 NA NA -1.54 -1.37 -1.12 NA NA -2.40 -2.14 .1.(,3
Fial< 2:12 (IJ.46°) 2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.85 -0.43 -0.87 -0.76 -0.63 -1.50 -1.02 .1.54 -l.37 -1.12 -2.35 -1.65 -2.40 -2.14 -1.(,3
3:12 (14.0°) 2 0.13 -0.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.22 -0.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 -0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.6') -0.5(, -0.87 -0.76 -0.63 -1.24 .(),94 .1.54 -1.37 -1.12 ·1.93 -1.00 -2.40 -2.14 .J.(,3
4: 12 (18.4°) 2 0.23 -0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.43 -0.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 -0.(,8 0.00 (l.00 0.00
I -0.56 -0.56 -0.87 -0.76 -0.63 -0.99 -1.00 -1.54 -1.37 -1.12 -J.55 -1.56 -2.40 -2.14 -1.63
6 5: 12 ( 22.6°) 2 0.33 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.57 -0.4R 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.89 -0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.45 -0.56 -0.87 ·0.76 -Oh3 -0.SO -1.00 -1.54 -1.37 -1.12 -1.25 -1.56 -2.40 -2.14 -1.63
6:12 (26.6°) 2 0.35 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0.()0 0.63 -0.48 o.oo unn 0.00 0.98 -0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 -0.26 -0.5(> -0.87 -0.76 -0.63 -0.46 -1.00 -1.54 .1.37 -1.12 -0.72 -1.56 -2.40 -2.14 -1.63
9:12 (36.'1°) 2 0,41 -0.26 0.00 0,00 0.00 0.75 -0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.83 -0.75 (J.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.15 -0.56 -0.87 -0.7(, -0.63 -0.04 -1.00 -1.54 -1.37 -1.!2 -0.40 -1.13 -2.40 -2.14 -1.63
12:12 (45.0°) 2 0.41 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,75 -0.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 I.IS -1.18 0.00 0.(JO 0.00
1 NA NA -0.76 -0.67 -0.56 NA NA -1.35 -1.21 -0.99 NA NA -2.12 -1.89 2.22
Fial< 2: 12 (9.46°1 2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.0() NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.73 -0.36 -0.76 -0.67 -0.56 -1.33 -0.IJI -1.35 -1.21 -0.99 -2.08 ·1.4(, -2.12 -1.89 2.22
3:12 (14.0°) 2 0.1 I -0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 -0.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.42
0.30 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.61 -0.47 -0.7(, -0.67 -0.5(> -1.09 0.88 -1.35 -1.21 -0.99 -1.70 -2.16 ·2.12 -l.89 2.22
4: 12 ( 18.4°) 2 0.22 -0.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.38 -0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.so -0.60 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.47 -0.47 -0.76 -0.67 -0.56 -0.87 -0.88 -l.35 -1.21 -0.99 -1.37 ·1.38 ·2.12 -1.89 2.22
3 5: 12 ( 22.6°) 2 0.28 -0.25 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.51 -0.42 0.00 0.00 (l.00 0.79 -0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.38 -0.47 -0.76 -0.67 -0.56 -0.71 -0.88 -1.35 ·1.21 -0.99 -1.10 -1.38 -2.12 -1.89 2.22.
6:12 (26.<>°) 2 0.32 -0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.56 -0.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.87 -0.66 (J.00
0.00 0.00
I -0.21 -0.47 -0.76 -0.67 -0.56 -0.41 -0.88 -1.35 -1.21 .(),9() -0.63 -1.38 -2.12 -1.89 2.22
9:12 (36.9°) 0.38 -0.25 0.00 ().00 0.00 0.66 -0.42 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.73 -0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 -0.12 -0.47 -0.76 ·0.67 -0.56 -0.48 -0.88 -1.35 -1.21 -0.99 -0.36 -1.85 -2.12 -1.89 2.22
12:12 (45.0°) 0.38 -0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.66 -0.42 0.00 0.00 0,00
2 1.04 -0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00

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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Roof(kN/m2)
=
MWFRS - Roof, V 300 - 350 kph, h 3 - 12 m =
Exposure C
v <lmh) 300 350
Load Zone Zone
h (m) Roof Slope
Case I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 5
I NA NA -3.99 -3.56 -2.92 NA NA -2.38 ·2.12 -l.74
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -3.92 -2.66 -3.99 .J.56 -2.92 -2.33 -l.58 -2.38 -2.12 .1.74
3:12 ( 14.0°)
2 0.56 -0.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -3.22 -2.60 -3.99 -3.56 -2.92 -l.91 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
4: 12 ( 18.4°)
2 l.12 -l.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.66 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -2.58 -2.60 -3.99 -3.56 -2.92 -1.54 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
12 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.48 -1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.88 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.07 -2.60 -3.99 -3.56 -2.92 -1.23 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 1.64 -1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.98 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -l.20 -2.60 -3.9<) -3.56 -2.92 -0.72 -l.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
9:12 (36.9°)
2 1.96 -1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.07 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.68 -2.60 -3.99 -3.56 -2.92 -0.40 .1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
12:12 (45.0°)
2 l.96 -l.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.17 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA .J.75 -3.34 -2.74 NA NA -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.68 -2.50 -3.75 -3.34 -2.74 -2.30 -l.56 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
3:12 ( 14.D°)
2 0.53 -0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.03 -2.44 -3.75 -3.34 -2.74 -l.89 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
4:12(18.4°)
2 l.05 -l.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.43 -2.44 -3.75 -3.34 -2.74 -l.52 -l.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
9 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.40 -1.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -l.95 -2.44 -3.75 -3.34 -2.74 -l.22 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
6:12 (26.6°)
2 l.54 -l.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.96 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -l.13 -2.44 -3.75 -3.34 -2.74 -0.71 -l.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
9:12 (36.9°)
2 l.84 -l.l 7 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.15 -0.73 0,00 0,00 0.00
I -0.64 -2.44 -3.75 -3.34 -2.74 -0.40 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
12:12 (45.o•i
2 l.84 -l.l 7 0.00 0.00 0.00 I.IS -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 NA NA -2.31 -2.0(, -l.69
Flat< 2:12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.38 -2.30 -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 -2.27 -1.54 -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
3:12 (14.0°)
2 0.49 -0.69 (l.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -2.78 -2.25 -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 -l.86 -1.50 -2.3 l -2.06 -1.69
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 0.96 -0.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.23 -2.25 -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 -l.49 -1.50 -2.3 l -2.06 -1.69
6 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 l.28 - l.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -l.79 -2.25 -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 -1.20 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
6:12 (26.6°)
2 l .42 -l.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.95 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -1.04 -2.25 -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 -0.70 -I.SO -2.3 l -2.06 -1.69
9: 12 (36.9°)
2 1.(,9 -l.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.13 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.58 -2.20 -3.45 -3.08 -2.52 -0.39 -l.50 -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
12:12 (45.0°)
2 1.69 -1.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.09 -0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00
l NA NA -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 NA NA ·2.27 ·2.03 -l.66
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -2.99 -2.03 -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 -2.23 -l.52 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
3:12 (14.0°)
2 0.43 -0.61 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.32 -0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.46 -l.98 -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 -l.83 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
4: 12(18.4•)
2 0.85 -0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 ·0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -1.98 -l.98 -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 -1.47 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
3 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 l.13 -0.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.85 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -l.59 -l.98 -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 -l.18 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 1.25 -0.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.92 -1.98 -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 -0.68 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
9: l 2 (36.9°)
2 1.49 -0.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.12 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -0.52 -0.44 -3.05 -2.72 -2.23 -0.39 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
12:12 (45.0°)
2 l.49 -0.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.8 -12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0

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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Patt 2: Wind Loads - Roof(kN/1112)
MWFRS - Roof, V = 150 - 250 kph, h = 15 - 24 m
Exposure C

v (kph) 150 200 250

Load Zone Zone Zone
h(m) Roof Slope I 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4
C:ISC 5
I NA NA -1.16 -1.03 -0.84 NA NA -2.05 ·1.83 -1.50 NA NA -3.21 -2.86 -2.34
Flat< 2: I 2 (9.46°) NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00
2 0.00
I -1.14 -0.57 -1.16 -1.03 -0.84 -2.02 -!.37 -2.05 -1.83 -1.50 -3. 15 -2.21 -3.21 -2.86 -2.34
3:12 (14.00) 0.17 -0.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.29 ·0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.45 -Ohl 0.00 0.00
2 0.00
I -8.45 -0.74 -1.16 -1.03 -0.84 -1.66 ·1.34 -2.05 -1.83 -1.50 -2.59 -2.0'1 -3.21 -2.86 ·2.34
4: 12(18.4°) 2 0.32 -0.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.57 -0.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.90 -0.92 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.75 -0.74 -1.!6 -1.03 -0.84 .1.33 -1.34 -2.05 -1.83 -1.50 ·2.08 -2.09 -3.21 -2.86 -2.34
24 5:12 ( 22.6°) -0.36 0.00 0.00 0.76 -0.64 0.00 0.00 -1.00 (l.00
2 0.42 0.00 0.00 1.19 0.00 0.0(1
I -0.60 -0.74 -1.16 -1.03 -0.84 -1.00 -!.34 -z.os -l.83 -150 -1.67 -2.0'> -3.21 -2.86 -2.34
6:12 (26.6°) 0.47 -0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 -0.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1.00 0.00 0.00
2 1.32 0.00
I ·0.34 -0.74 • 1.16 -1.03 -0.84 ·0.C,2 -1.34 ·2.05 -1.83 -1.50 -0.97 -'.!.09 ·3.'.!J -'.!.8(, -2.34
9:1'.! (36.9°) NA ·0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.01 -Ohl 0.00 0.00 0.00 I.II .1.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.CJO
I .0.19 -0.74 -1.!6 -1.03 -0.84 -0.35 -1.34 -2.05 -1.83 -1.50 -0.54 -2.09 -J.21 -2.86 -2.34
12:12 (45.0°) 0.56 ·0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.01 -0.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.57 -1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2
I NA NA -l.13 -1.00 -0.83 NA NA -2.00 -1.78 -1.46 NA NA -3.12 -2.78 -2.28
Flat< 2: 12 ('>.46°) NA 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.(.Hl
I -I.JO -0.55 -1. 13 -1.00 -0.83 -1.% -1.33 -2.00 -1.78 -1.46 -3.06 -2.15 -3.12 -2.78 -2.28
3:12 ( 14.0°) -0.22 0.00 0.28 0.00 0.00 -0.62
2 0.15 0.00 0.00 .().4() 0.00 0.44 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.90 -0.73 -1.13 -1.00 -0.83 -1.6 I -1.30 -2.00 -1.78 ·1.46 -2.51 -2.03 -3.12 .2.7s -2.28
4: 12 ( 18.4°) 0 .o'7 -0.33 0.00 0.00 0.5(, -0.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.87 -0.SCJ 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
I ·0.72 -0.73 -J.13 .1.00 -0.83 -1.29 -l.30 -2.00 -1.78 -1.46 -2.02 -2.03 ·3.12 -2.?S ·:'.?.28
21 5:12 ( '.!2.6°) 0.42 ·0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.74 -0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.16 .0.97 0.00 0.00
2 0.00
I -0.58 ·0.73 -1.13 -1.00 -0.83 -0.59 -1.30 -2.00 -l.78 -I .4(, -1.62 -2.03 -3.12 -2.78 <!.JX
6:12 (26.6°) 0.45 -0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.82 -0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.28 -0.97 0.00 0.00 0.00
2
I -0.34 -0.73 -1.13 -1.00 -0.83 -0.60 -1.30 -2.00 -1.78 -1.46 -0.94 -2.03 -3.12 -2.78 -2.2k
9: I 2 (36.')0) .Q.36 0.98 -0.62 0.00 .Q.97
2 0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.07 0.00 ().00 0.00
I -0.19 -0.73 -1. 13 -1.00 -0.83 ·0.34 -1.30 -2.00 -1.78 -1.46 -0.53 -2.03 -3.12 -2.78 .. 2.~~
12: 12 (45.0°)
2 0.55 -0.3(, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.9S -0.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.53 -0.97 0.00 0.00 o.oo
I NA NA -1.08 -0.97 -0.80 NA NA -1.93 -1.72 • l.4 I NA NA -3.02 -'.!.69 -2.21
Flat< 2:1'.! (IJ.4{•0) NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -1.07 -0.53 -I.OS -0.97 -0.80 -1.CJO .J.21) • 1.93 -1.72 .J .41 -2.% -2.08 -3.02 -2.69 -2.21
3:12 ( 14.0°) 0.16 -0.22 0.00 0.00 0.27 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.43 -0.60
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.87 ·0.70 -1.08 -0.'>7 -0.80 -l.56 -1.26 -1.')3 -1.72 -l.41 -2.44 -1.97 -3.02 ·2.69 -2.21
4: 12 ( 18.4°) 0.31 ·0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.54 -0.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.84 -0.$6
2 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.70 -0.70 -l.08 -0.97 -0.80 -1.'.!5 -1.26 -1.CJJ -1.72 -1.4 I -1.95 -1.97 -3.02 -2.69 -2.21
18 5: 12 ( 22.6•) -0.60
2 0.40 -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.12 -0.94 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.57 -0.70 -I.OS -O.'i7 -0.80 -l.00 ·1.26 -1.93 -1.72 -1.41 -l.57 -1.97 -3.02 -2.69 -2.21
6:12 (26.Ci0) 2 0.45 -0.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.79 -0.(,0 ().()0 0.00 0.00 1.24 -0.94 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.32 ·0.70 -I.OS -0.<>7 -0.SO -0.58 -1.26 -1.')3 -1.72 -1.41 -0.90 -1.97 -3.02 -2.69 -2.21
9: 12 (36.9°) 0.54 -0.34 0.00 0.00 0.95 -0.60 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 1.04 -0.94 0.00 0.00 0.00
I 0.01 -0.70 .J.08 -0.97 -0.80 -0.33 -1.2<, .J .')3 -1.72 ·1.4 I -0.51 -l.97 -3.02 -2.69 -2.21
12:12 (45.0°) 0.54 -0.34 0.00 0.95 -0.60 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.48 -0.94 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA -1.04 -0.94 -0.76 NA NA -1.86 -1.(,(, -1.36 NA NA -2.91 -2.59 -2.12
Flnt < '.!: 12 (9.46°1 NA NA o.ou o.oo 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I .J.04 ·0.51 -1.04 -0.94 -0.76 -1.82 -1.24 -1.86 -l.66 -1.36 -2.85 -2.00 -2.'IJ -2.59 -2.12
3:12 ( 14.0°) -0.37 0.00
2 0.15 -0.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.26 0.00 0.00 0.41 -0.58 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.84 -0.6<) -1.04 -0.'>4 -0.76 -1.50 -1.21 -1.86 -1.66 -1.36 -2.34 -1.89 -2.'ll -2.59 -2.12
4: 12 (18.4°) -0.30 0.00 0.00 0.52 -0.53 0.00
2 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.81 -0.83 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.68 -0.69 -1.04 -0.')4 -0.7(, -1.20 -1.21 -1.86 -1.66 -1.36 -l.88 -l.89 -2.91 -2.5'1 -2.12
15 5: 12 ( 22.6°) 0.38 -0.<,7 0.00 0.00 CJ.DO NA -0.58 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 1.08 -0.IJI 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.56 -0.69 -1.05 ·0.94 -0.7(, -0.97 -1.2 I -1.86 -1.66 -l.36 -1.51 -1.89 -2.')I -2.59 -2.12
6: 12 (26.6°) 0.42 -0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.76 -0.58 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 1.19 -0.91 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.05 -0.6') -1.04 -0.94 -0.76 -0.52 -1.21 -1.86 -1.66 -1.36 -0.87 -1.89 -2.91 -2.59 -2.12
9:12 (36.'!0) 0.51 -0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.91 -0.58 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 1.00 -0.91 0.00 0.00 0.00
I 1.67 -0.69 -1.04 -0.94 -0.76 -0.32 -1.21 -l.86 -1.66 -1.36 -0.49 -1.89 -2.')I -2.59 -2.12
12:12 (45.0°) 2 0.51 ·0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.91 -0.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.42 -0.91 0.00 0.00 0.00

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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Roof(kN/m2)
MWFRS - Roof, V = 300 - 350 kph, h = 15 - 24 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 300 350
Load Zone Zone
lt(m) Roof Slope 5
Case I 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4
1 NA NA -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 NA NA -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
Fial < 2: 12 (9,46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -4.53 -3.08 -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 -2.33 -J.58 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
3: 12 (14.0•)
2 0.65 -0.92 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.34 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.73 -3.01 -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 -1.91 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 1.29 -1.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.66 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.99 -3.01 -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 -1.54 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
24 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.72 -1.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.88 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.44 -3.01 -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 -1.23 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
6: 12 (26.6°) 0.00 0.00
2 1.89 -1.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.98 -0.74 0.00
I -1.39 -3.01 -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 -0.72 -l.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
9: 12 (36.9°)
2 2.27 -1.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.07 -0.68 o.oo 0.00 0.00
1 -0.78 -3.01 -4.62 -4.12 -3.38 -0.40 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
12:12 (45.0•)
2 2.27 -l.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.17 ·0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
l NA NA -4.49 -4.00 -3.29 NA NA -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
Fial< 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -4.41 -2.99 -4.49 -4.00 -3.29 -2.30 -1.56 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
3:12 ( 14.o•i
2 0.63 -0.90 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.62 -2.92 -4.49 -4.00 -3.29 -J.89 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
4: 12 (18.4°) 0.00
2 l.25 -l.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.67 0.00 0.00
I -2.91 -2.92 -4.49 -4.00 -3.29 -1.52 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
21 5:12 ( 22.6°f
2 1.67 -1.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.63 -2.92 -4.49 -4.00 -3.29 -1.22 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
6: 12 ( 26.6°)
2 1.84 -1.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.96 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -1.35 -2.92 -4.49 -4,00 ·3.29 -0.71 -l.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
9:12 (36.9°)
2 2.20 -1.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.15 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.76 -2.92 -4.49 -4.00 -3.29 -0.40 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
12:12 (45.0°)
2 2.20 -1.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.15 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA -4.35 -3.88 -3.18 NA NA -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
Fial < 2: I 2 (9 .46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -4.26 -2.90 -4.35 -3.88 -3.18 -2.27 -1.54 ·2.31 -2.06 -1.69
3:12 (14.0°) 0.00
2 0.61 -0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.35 O.OD 0.00
1 -3.51 -2.83 -4.35 -3.88 -3.18 -1.86 -l.50 ·2.31 -2.06 -l.69
4: 12 (l 8.4°) 0,00 0.00 0.00
2 1.21 -1.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.66
I -2.82 -2.83 -4.35 -3.88 -3.18 -l.49 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
18 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 l.62 -1.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
I ·2.26 -2.83 .4.35 .).88 -3.18 -l.20 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.6<)
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 1.78 -1.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.95 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -1.31 -2.83 -4.35 -3.88 -3.18 -0.70 -l.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
9: 12 (36.9°) 0.00
2 2.13 -1.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.13 -0.72 0.00 0.00
I ·0.74 -2.83 -4.35 -3.88 -3.18 -0.39 -I.SO -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
12:12 (4s.o•i 0.00
2 2.13 -1.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.09 -0.69 0.00 0.00
l NA NA -4.18 -3.73 -3.06 NA NA -2.27 ·2.03 -l.66
Flat < 2: 12 (9.46°) 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00
l -4.10 -2.79 -4.18 -3.73 -3.06 -2.23 -l.52 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
3:12 (14.0•)
2 0.59 -0.83 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.32 -0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.37 -2.72 -4.18 -3.73 ·3.06 -l.83 -l.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 1.17 -1.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 -0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -2.71 -2.72 -4.18 -3.73 -3.06 -1.47 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
15 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.56 -l.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.85 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -2.18 -2.72 -4.18 -3.73 -3.06 -I.JS -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 1.72 -l.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -1.26 -2.72 -4.18 -3.73 -3.06 -0.68 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
9:12 (36.9°) -0.71 0.00 0.00
2 2.05 -1.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.12 0.00
I -0.71 -2.72 -4.18 -3.73 -3.06 -0.39 -1.48 ·2.27 -2.03 -l.66
12:12 (45.0•) 0.0 0.0
2 2.05 -J.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.8 -12.5 0.0

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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Pait 2: Wind Loads - Roof (kN/m2)
MWFRS - Roof, V = 150 - 250 kph, h = 27- 36 m
Exposure C
v (k h) 150 200 250
Load Zone Zone Zone
h(m) Roof Slope
Case 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5
Flat< 2: I 2 (9.46°)
I NA NA -1.26 -I.I I -0.92 NA NA -1.34 -l.20 -0.97 NA NA -2.79 -2.48 -2.()4
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA NA 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
-l.23 -0.62 -1.26 -l.11 -0.92 .J.3 J -0.65 -1.34 -l.20 -0.97 -2.73 - l.93 -2.79 -2.48 -2.()4
3:12 (14.0°)
2 O.IS -0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 -0.27 NA 0.00 0.00 0.39 -0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00
-l.01 -0.82 -1.26 -1.11 -0.92 -1.08 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -2.25 -1.81 -2.79 -2.48 -2.04
4: 12 ( 18.4°)
2 0.35 -0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.37 -0.37 NA 0.00 0.00 0.78 -0.80 0.00 0.00 000
-0.82 -0.82 -l.26 -I.I I -0.92 -0.86 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -1.80 -1.81 -2.79 -2.48 -2.04
36 5: I 2 ( 22.6°)
2 0.46 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 -0.41 NA 0.00 0.00 1.04 -0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.65 -0.82 ·1.26 -1.ll -0.92 -0.69 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -1.45 -I.SI -2.79 -2.48 -2.04
6:12 (26.6°)
2 -4.19 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.55 -0.41 NA 0.00 0,00 1.14 -0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
9:12 (36,'J0)
-0.37 -0.82 -1.26 -r.t J -0.92 -0.40 -0.87 -l.34 -1.20 -0.97 -0.84 -1.81 -2.79 -2.48 -2.04
2 0.62 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.41 NA 0.00 0.00 1.37 -0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.21 -0.82 -1.26 -1. l I -0.92 -0.23 -0.87 -l.34 -1.20 -0.97 -0.47 -1.81 -2.79 -2.48 -2,04
12: 12 (45.0°)
2 0.62 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.41 NA 0.00 0.00 l.37 -0.87 0.00 0.00 0.00
NA NA -1.23 -1.10 -0.89 NA NA -1.33 -1.18 -0.% NA NA -2.73 -2.44 -2.00
Flat< 2:12 (9,46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA o.co 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.()()
-1.22 -0.60 -1.23 -1.10 -0.89 -1.28 -0.(,5 -1.33 -1.18 -0.96 -2.68 -1.90 ·2.73 -2.44
3:12 (14.0°)
2 0.17 -0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.17 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.39 -0.55 ().00 0.00
-1.00 -0.82 -1.23 -1.10 -0.89 -1.06 -0.85 -1.33 -1.18 -0.% -2.21 -l.78 -2.73 -2.44
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 -0.02 -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.0() 0.37 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.77 -0.78 0.00 0.00
-0.80 -0.82 -1.23 -1.10 -0.89 -0.85 -0.85 -1.33 -1.18 -0.% -1.77 -1.78 .. 2.73 -2.44 -2.()fl
33 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 0.46 ·0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 (),41) -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.02 -0.85 0.()0 0.00 (1.(1(1
·0.63 -0.82 -1.23 -1.10 -0.89 -0.68 -0.85 -1.33 -1.18 -0.'!6 -1.42 -1.78 -2.73 -2.44 ·2.00
6:12 (26.6°)
2 0.51 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.54 -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.12 -0.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.36 -0.82 -1.23 -1.10 -0.89 -0.39 -0.85 -1.33 -l.18 ·0.% -0.82 -1.78 -2.73 -2.44 -2.00
9:12 (%.9°)
0.61 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.41 0.00 0.0() 0.00 1.34 -0.85 0.00 0.00 0.0(1
-0.20 -0.82 -1.23 -1.10 ·0.89 -0.22 -0.85 -1.33 -I.IS -CJ.% -0.46 -1.78 -2.73 -2.44 -2.00
12:12 (45.0°)
2 0.61 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.34 -0.85 0.00 0.00 o.rn,
Fial< 2: 12 (9.46°)
NA NA -1.21 -1.08 ·0.89 NA NA -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 NA NA -2.68 -2.39 -1.%
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
-1.19 -0.59 -1.21 -1.08 -0.89 -1.27 -0.63 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -2.63 -1.86 -2.68 -2.39 -l.91i
3: 12 (14.00)
2 0.17 -0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.18 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.38 -0.53 0.00 0.00 0.()()
-0.98 -0.79 -1.21 -I.OS -0.89 -1.05 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -2.16 -1.74 -2.68 -2.39 -1.%
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 -1.41 -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.36 ·0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75 -0.77 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.79 -0.79 -1.21 -1.08 -0.89 -0.84 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -1.74 -1.74 -2.68 -2.39 -t.oo
30 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 0.44 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.48 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 -0.84 0.00 0.00 O,IJ(l
-0.63 -0.79 -1.21 -l.08 ·0.89 -0.68 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 ·0.95 -1.39 -1.74 -2.68 -2.39 -1,%
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 0.50 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.54 -0.40 0.00 o.oo 0.00 I.JO -0.84 0.00 0.00 0,00
-0.36 -0.79 -1.21 -1.08 -0.89 -0.38 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 ·0.95 -0.81 -1.74 ~2.68 -2.39 -!.%
9:12 (36.9°)
2 0.59 -0.38 0.00 0,00 0,()0 0.64 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.32 -0.84 (>.00 0.00 0.00
-0.20 -0.79 -1.21 -1.08 -0.89 -0.22 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -0.46 -1.74 -2.68 -2.39 -1.%
12;12 (45.00)
2 0.59 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.()0 0.64 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.32 -0.84 0.00 0.00 0.00
NA NA -1.17 -1.05 -0.87 NA NA -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 NA NA -2.72 -2.42 -1.99
l'lat -c; 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
-1.17 -0.57 -1.17 -1.05 -0.87 -1.25 -0.63 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -2.66 -1.88 -2.72 -2.42 -1.99
J:12 (14.0°)
2 o.rs -0.24 o.oo 0.00 0.00 0.18 -0.25 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.38 -0.54 0.00 0.00 0.00
-2.20 -0.77 -1.17 ·1.05 -0.87 -1.03 -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.')4 -2.19 -1.77 -2.72 ·2,42 -1.99
4: 12 ( 18.4°)
2 0.33 -0.34 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.35 -0.37 0.00 0.0() 0.00 0.7(, -0.78 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.78 -0.77 -1.17 -1.05 -0.87 -0.84 -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -1.76 -1.77 -2.72 -2.42 -1.99
27 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 0.44 -0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.47 -0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.01 -0.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.63 -0.77 -1.17 -1.05 -0.87 -0.66 -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -1.41 -1.77 -2.72 -2.42 -l.99
6:12 (26.6°)
2 0.49 ·0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.68 ·0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.l2 ·0.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.35 -0.77 -1.17 -I.OS -0.87 -0.37 -0.83 ·1.28 -1.14 -0.94 ·0.82 -1.77 ·2.72 -2.42 -1.99
9:12 (36.9°)
2 NA -0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.63 -0.39 0.00 0.00 (l.00 1.26 -0.85 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.21 -0.77 -l.17 ·1.05 -0.87 -0.2! -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -0.46 -1.77 -2.72 -2.42 -1.99
12:12 (45.0°)
0.57 -0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.1 -8.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.33 -0.85 0.00 0.00 0.00

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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Roof(kN/m2)
MWFRS - Roof, V = 300 - 350 kph, h = 27 - 36 m
Exposure C
V (kph) 300 350
Load Zone Zone
h(m) Roof Slope 4 5
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3
I NA NA -5.03 -4.49 -3.68 NA NA .. 2.38 -2.12 -1.74
t'lat < 2: l 2 (9.46°) 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA
I -4.94 -3.36 -5.03 -4.49 -3.68 -2.33 -1.58 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
3:12 (14.0°) 0.34 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.71 -1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -4.06 -3.28 -5.03 -4.49 -3.68 -1.91 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
4: 12 (18.4°) 0.00 0.66 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 1.40 -1 .44 0.00 0.00
l -3.26 -3.28 -5.03 -4.49 -3.68 -1.54 - l.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
36 5:12 ( 22.6°) 0.00 0.00 0.88 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 1.87 -1.57 0.00
1 -2.62 -3.28 -5.03 .4.49 -3.68 -1.23 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
6: 12 (26.6°) -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.06 -1.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.98
I -l.51 -3.28 -5.03 -4.49 -3.68 -0.72 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
9:12 (36.9°) -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.47 -1.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.07
I -0.85 -3.28 -5.03 -4.49 -J.68 -0.40 -l.55 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
12:12 (45.0°) 1.17 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.47 -l.57 0.00 0.00 0.00
l NA NA -4.94 -4.40 -3.61 NA NA -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°) NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -4.85 -3.30 -4.94 -4.40 -3.61 -2.30 -1.56 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
3:12 (14.0°) 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.70 -0.98 0.00
I -3.98 -3.22 -4.94 -4.40 -3.61 -1.89 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
4: 12 (18.4°) -0.67 0.00 0.00
2 l.38 -1.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.00
I -3.20 -3.?I -4.94 -4.40 -3.(,1 -1.52 -l.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
33 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.84 -1.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.57 -3.22 -4.94 -4.40 -3.61 -l.22 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
6: 12 (26.6°) -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.03 -1.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.96
I -1.49 -3.22 -4.94 -4.40 -3.61 -0.71 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.7 I
9:12 (36.9°) 0.00 I.IS -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.42 -1.54 0.00 0.00
I -0.84 -3.22 -4.94 -4.40 -3.61 -0.40 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
12:12 (45.0°) 0.00 1.15 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.42 -1.54 0.00 0.00
1 NA NA -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 NA NA -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
Finl< 2: 12 (9.46°) 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00
1 -4.75 -3.23 -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 -2.27 -1.54 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
3:12 (14.0·) -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.69 -0.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33
I -3.91 -3.15 -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 -1.86 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
4: 12 (18.4°) -0.6(, 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 l.35 -1.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65
l -3.13 -3.14 -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 -1.49 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
30 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.80 -1.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0,24 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 -2.52 -3.15 -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 -1.20 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
6: 12 (26.6°) 0.00 0.95 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 l.99 -1.50 0.00 0.00
I -1.46 -J.15 -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 -0.70 -I.SO -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
9:12 (36.9°) 0.00 0.00 1.13 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.38 -1.51 0.00
I -0.82 -3.15 -4.84 -4.32 -3.54 -0.39 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
12:12 (45.0") 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.09 -0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.38 -l.51
l NA NA -4.74 -4.22 -3.46 NA NA -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°) 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA
I -4.65 -3.16 -4.74 -4.22 -3.46 -2.23 -1.52 -2.27 -2.03 -l.66
3:12 (14.0°) -0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.67 -0.94 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.32
I -3.82 -3.08 -4.74 -4.22 -3.46 -1.83 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
4: 12 (l 8.4°) 0.00 0.64 -0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 1.32 -1.35 0.00 0.00
I -3.07 -3.08 -4.74 -4.22 ·3.46 -1.47 -1.48 -2.27 -2.0J -l.66
27 5:12 ( 22.6°) 0.00 0.00 0.85 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 1.76 -1.46 0.00
1 -2.46 -3.08 -4.74 -4.22 -3.46 -1.18 -1.48 -2.27 ·2.03 -1.66
6:12 (26.6°) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 1.94 -1.46
I -1.42 -3.08 -4.74 -4.22 -3.46 -0.68 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
9:12 (36.9°) 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.12 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 2.32 -1.47
I -0.80 -3.08 -4.74 -4.22 -3.46 -0.39 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
12:12 (45.0°) -12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
2 2.32 -l.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.8

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Table 2078.6-2
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Roof (kN/m2)
=
MWFRS - Roof, V 150 - 250 kph, h = 39 - 48 m
Exposure C
v k h) 150 200 250
Load Zone Zone Zone
lt(m) Roof Slope 5 2 4 5 2 3 4
Case 2 3 4 3
I NA NA -l.34 -1.20 -0.97 NA NA -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 NA NA -3.71 -2.57
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°) 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA NA
-1.31 -0.65 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -2.33 -1.58 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 -3.64 -2.56 -3.71 -2.57
3:12 (14.0°) 0.00 0.53 -0.74 0.00 0.00
2 0.19 -0.27 NA 0.00 0.00 0.34 -0.47 0.00 0.00
-1.08 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -1.91 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 -2.99 -2.42 -3.71 -2.57
4: 12 (18.4°) -0.68 0.00 0.00 1.04 -0.83 0.00 0.0()
2 0.37 -0.37 NA 0.00 0.00 0.66 0.00
-0.86 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -1.54 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 -2.40 -2.42 -3.71 -2.57
48 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 0.50 -0.41 NA 0.00 0.0() o.ss -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.38 -1.16 0.00 0.00
-0.69 -0.87 -1.34 -l.20 -0.97 -l.23 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 -1.93 -2.42 -3.71 -2.57
6:12 (26.6°) 0.98 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.53 -1.16 0.00 0.00
2 0.55 -0.41 NA 0.00 0.00
-0.40 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -0.72 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 -1.12 -2.42 -3.71 -2.57
9:12 (36.9°) 0.00 0.00 1.07 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.23 -1.06 0.00 0.00
2 0.65 -0.41 NA
-0.23 -0.87 -1.34 -1.20 -0.97 -0.40 -l.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74 -ll.63 -2.42 -3.71 -2.57
12:12 (45.0°) 1.82 -1.16 0.00 0.00
2 0.65 -0.41 NA 0.00 0.00 1.17 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
NA NA -1.33 -l.18 -0.96 NA NA -2.34 -2.09 -1.71 NA NA -3.66 -1.08
Fhn < 2:12 (9.46°) (1.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00
-1.28 -0.65 -1.33 -1.18 -0.% -2.30 -1.56 -2.34 ·2.09 -l.71 -3.59 -2.52 -3.66 -I.OS
3: 12 ( 14.0°) -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52 -0.73 0.()0 0.00
2 0.17 -0.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33
-l.06 -0.85 -1.33 -l.18 -0.96 -l.89 -1.53 -2.34 -2.0<J -l.71 -2.% -2.38 -3.66 -1.08
4: 12 (18.4°) 0.65 -0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.02 -0.35 0,00 0.00
2 0.37 -0.38 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.85 -0.85 -1.33 -J.18 -0.96 -1.52 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71 -2.37 -2.38 -3.66 -1.08
45 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 0.41) -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.36 -1.14 0.00 0.00
-0.68 -0.85 -1.33 -l.18 -0.96 -l.22 -l.53 -2.34 ·2.09 -1.71 -l.90 -2.38 -3.66 -I.OS
6;12 (26.6°) 0.00 1.50 -1.14 0.00 0.00
2 0.54 -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.96 -0.73 0.00 0.00
-0.39 -0.85 -l.33 -1.lS -0.96 -0.71 -I.SJ -2.34 -2.09 -1.71 -1.10 -2.38 -3.66 -1.08
9:12 (36.9°) -0.73 0.00 0.00 l.26 -1.14 0.00 0.00
2 0.65 -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.15 0.00
-0.22 -0.85 -1.33 -l.18 -0.% -0.40 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71 -0.62 -2.38 -3.66 -1.08
12:12 (45.0°) 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.80 -l.14 0.00 0.00
2 0.65 -0.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.15 -0.73
NA NA -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 NA NA -2.31 -2.06 -l.69 NA NA -3.61 -3.22
Flat< 2:12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 o.oo NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00
-1.27 -0.63 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -2.27 -1.54 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69 -3.54 -2.49 -3.61 -3.22
3: 12 ( 14.0°) 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.51 -0.72 0.00 0.00
2 0.18 -0.26 0.00
-1.05 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -1.86 -l.50 -2.31 -2.06 -l.6CJ -2.91 -2.35 -3.61 -3.22
4: 12 (18.4°) 1.01 -1.03 0.00 0.00
2 0.36 -0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.66 0.00 0.00 0.00
-0.84 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -1.49 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69 -2.34 -2.35 -3.61 -3.22
42 5: 12 ( 22.6°) -0.72 0.00 1.34 -1.12 0.00 0.00
2 0.48 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 0.00 0.00
-0.68 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -l.20 -l.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69 -1.88 -2.35 -3.61 -3.22
6:12 (26.6°) -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.48 -1.12 0.00 0.00
2 0.54 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.95
-0.38 -0.84 -1.30 -l.16 -0.95 -0.70 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69 -l.09 -2.35 -3.61 -3.22
9: 12 (36.9°) 0.00 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.24 -1.12 0.00 0.00
2 0.64 -0.40 0.00 0.00 1.13
-0.22 -0.84 -1.30 -1.16 -0.95 -0.39 -l.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69 -0.61 ·2.35 -3.61 -3.22
12:12 (45.0°) -l.12 0.00
2 0.64 -0.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.09 -0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.77 0.00
NA NA -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 NA NA -2.27 -2.03 ·1.66 NA NA -3.41 ·3.04
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°) 0.00 0.00
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA
-1.25 -0.63 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -2.23 -l.52 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66 -3.34 -2.35 -3.41 -3.04
3:12 ( 14.D°) -0.07 -0.68 0.00 0.00
2 0.18 -0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.48
-l.03 -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -1.83 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66 -2.75 -2.22 -3.41 -3.04
4: 12 (18.4°) 0.00 0.00 0.95 -0.97 0.00 0.00
2 0.35 -0.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 -Oh5 0.00
-0.84 -0.83 -l.28 -1.14 -0.94 -1.47 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66 -2.20 -2.22 -3.41 -3.04
39 5:12 ( 22.6°f -0.39 0.00 0.85 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.27 -1.06 0.00 0.00
2 0.47 0.00 0.00
-0.66 -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -l.18 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66 -1.77 -2.22 -3.41 -3.04
6;12 (26.6°)
2 -0.68 -0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.40 -1.06 0.00 0.00
I -0.37 -0.83 -1.28 -1.14 -0.94 -0.68 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66 -l.03 -2.22 -3.41 -3.04
9: 12 (36.9°) -1.06
2 0.63 -0.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.12 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.26 0.00 0.00
.0.21 -0.83 -l.28 -1.14 -0.94 -0.39 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66 -0.58 -2.22 -3.41 -3.04
12;12 (45.0°)
2 13.1 -8.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 19.8 -12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.67 -1.06 0.00 0.00

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Table 207B.6-2
MWFRS - Part 2: Wind Loads - Roof (kN/m2)
=
MWFRS- Roof, V 300 - 350 kph, h 39 - 48 m =
Exposure C
V (koh) 300 350
Load Zone Zone
h(m) Roof Slope
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°)
l NA NA -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 NA NA -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -5.25 -3.56 -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 -2.33 -1.58 -2.38 -2.12 -l.74
3:12 (14.0°)
2 0.76 -1.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.34 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -4.31 -3.48 -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 -1.91 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 l.49 -l.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.66 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.46 -3.43 -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 -l.54 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
48 5: 12 ( 22.6°)
2 1.99 -1.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.88 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.78 -3.48 -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 -1.23 -1.55 ·2.38 -2.12 -1.74
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 2.20 -l.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.98 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -1.61 -3.48 -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 -0.72 -l.55 -2.38 -2.12 -1.74
9: 12 (36.9°)
2 2.62 -1.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.07 -0.68 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -0.91 -3.48 -5.35 -4.77 -3.91 -0.40 -1.55 -2.38 -2.12 .1.74
12:12 (45.0°)
2 2.62 -1.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.17 -0.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA -5.27 -4.70 -3.86 NA NA -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
Flat< 2: 12 (9.46°1
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -5.18 -3.52 -5.27 -4.70 -3.86 -2.30 -l.56 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
3:12 (14.0°1
2 0.75 -1.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.47 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 -4.25 -3.43 -5.27 -4.70 -3.86 -l.89 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -l.71
4: 12 (18.4°1
2 l.47 -1.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.67 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.41 .3.43 -5.27 -4.70 -3.86 -1.52 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
45 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 l.96 -l.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.68 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -2.74 -3.43 -5.27 -4.70 ·3.86 -l.22 -1.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 2.17 -l.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.% -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I ·1.59 -3.43 -5.27 -4.70 -3.86 -0.71 -l.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
9:12 (36.9°)
2 2.59 -l.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 I.IS -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -0.90 -3.43 -5.27 -4.70 -3.86 -0.40 -l.53 -2.34 -2.09 -1.71
12:12 [45.0°}
2 2.59 -1.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.15 -0.73 0.00 0.00 0.00
I NA NA -5.20 -4.63 -3.80 NA NA -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
Fial< 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -5.10 -3.47 -5.20 -4.63 -3.80 -2.27 .1.54 -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
3:12 (14.0°)
2 0.74 -l.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.33 -0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -4.19 -3.38 -5.20 -4.63 -3.80 -l.86 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
4: 12 (18.4°)
2 l.45 -J .49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.65 -0.M 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.36 -3.38 -5.20 -4.63 -3.80 -1.49 -l.50 -2.31 -2.06 -l.69
42 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 l.93 -1.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 -0.72 0,00 0.00 0.00
l ·2.70 ·3.38 -5.20 -4.63 -3.80 -l.20 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
6:12 (26.6°)
2 2.13 -1.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.95 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -1.57 -3.38 -5.20 -4.63 ·3.80 -0.70 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
9: 12 (36.9°)
2 2.55 -l.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.13 -0.72 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -0.88 -3.38 -5.20 -4.63 -3.80 -0.39 -1.50 -2.31 -2.06 -1.69
12: 12 (45.0°1
2 2.55 -l.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 l.09 -0.69 0.00 0.00 0.00
l NA NA -5.12 -4.56 -3.74 NA NA -2.27 -2.03 ·l.66
Fial< 2: 12 (9.46°)
2 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00 NA NA 0.00 0.00 0.00
l -5.02 -3.41 -5.12 -4.56 -3.74 -2.23 -1.52 ·2.27 -2.03 -l.66
3:12 (14.0°)
2 0.72 -1.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.32 -0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -4.13 -3.33 -5.12 ·4.56 -3.74 -1.83 -1.48 ·2.27 -2.03 -l.66
4: 12 (]8.4°)
2 1.43 -l.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.64 -0.65 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -3.31 -3.33 ·5.12 -4.56 -3.74 -l.47 -1.48 ·2.27 -2.03 -l.66
39 5:12 ( 22.6°)
2 l.90 -1.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.85 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
I -2.66 -3.33 -5.12 -4.56 -3.74 -l.18 -1.48 -2.27 ·2.03 -l.66
6: 12 (26.6°)
2 2.10 -1.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.93 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 -l.54 -3.33 -5.12 -4.56 ·3.74 -0.68 -l.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
9:12 (36.9°)
2 2.51 -l.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.12 -0.71 0.00 0.00 0.00
I ·0.87 ·3.33 -5.12 -4.56 -3.74 -0.39 -1.48 -2.27 -2.03 -1.66
12: 12 (45.0°)
2 2.51 -1.59 0.00 0,00 0.00 19.8 -12.5 0.0 0.0 0.0

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zo7C.3 Velocity Pressure Table 207C.2- l

Steps to Determine Wind Loads on MWFRS
207C,3.l Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient Low-Rise Buildings

Based on the Exposure Category determined in Section

Step 1: Determine occupancy category of building or
207A.7.3, a velocity pressure exposure coefficient K; or
other structure, see Table 103-1
Kh, as applicable, shall be determined from
Table 207C.3-1. Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5-
For a site located in a transition zone between exposure IA, B or C
categories that is near to a change in ground surface
Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:
roughness, intermediate values of K; or Kh, between those
shown in Table 207C.3- l, are permitted, provided that they Y Wind directionality factor, Kd, see
are determined by a rational analysis method defined in the Section 207A.6 and Table 207 A.6-1
recognized literature.
Y Exposure category B, C or D, see
Section 207A. 7
Y Topographic factor, Kzt, see Section
207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-1
Y Enclosure classification, see
Section 207A. l O
Y Internal pressure coefficient, ( GCpJ, see
Section 207A.11 and Table 207A.11-1
Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure
coefficient, K; or Kh, see Tables 207C.3-l
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure, qz or qh, see
Equation 207C.3-1
Step 6: Determine external pressure coefficient,
( GCp), using Figure 207C.4-1 for flat and
gable roofs.

User Note:
See Commentary Figure C207C.4-1 for guidance on hip
roofs.
Step 7: Calculate wind pressure, p, from
Equation 207C.4-1

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'·
Commentary: (~endi.ng moment, shear, thrust) independent of wind
direction. To capture all appropriate structural actio
See commentary to Section C207B. 3.1. the building must be designed for all wind directions;,
co.nsidering in turn each corner of the building as ,?e
207C.3.2 Velocity Pressure w,n~ward or reference corner shown in the eight sketches
of Figure 207C.4-1. At each corner, two load patterns are
Velocity pressure, q2, evaluated at height z shall be applied, one for each wind direction range. The end zone
calculated by the following equation: creates the required structural actions in the end frame or
bracing. Note also that for all roof slopes, all eight load
cases must be considered individually to determine the
critical loading for a given structural assemblage or
component thereof Special attention should be given to
where roof members, such as trusses, which meet the definition of
Kd wind directionality factor, see Section MWFRS but are not part of the lateral resisting system.
207A.6 When such members span at leastfrom the eave to the ridge
Kz velocity pressure exposure coefficient, see or support members spanning at least from eave to ridge,
Section 207C.3.1 they are not required to be designed for the higher end zone
K zt topographic factor defined, see Section loads under MWFRS. The interior zone loads should be
207A.8.2 applied. This is due to the enveloped nature of the loadsfor
V basic wind speed, see Section 207A.5. I roof members.
q2 velocity pressure calculated using
Equation 207C.3- l at mean roof height h To develop the appropriate "pseudo" values of (GCPf ),
investigators at the University of Western Ontario
The numerical coefficient 0.613 shall be used except where (Davenport et al. 1978) used an approach that consisted
sufficient climatic data are available to justify the selection essentially of permitting the building model to rotate in the
of a different value of this factor for a design application. wind tunnel through a full 360° while simultaneously
monitoring the loading conditions on each of the surfaces
Commentary: (Figure C207C.4-I). Both Exposures B and C were
considered. Using influence coefficients for rigid frames, it
See commentary to Section C207B.3.2. was possible to spatially average and time average the
surface pressures to ascertain the maximum induced
Loads on Main Wind-Force Resisting Systems: external force components to be resisted. More
specifically, the .following structural actions were
The pressure coefficients for MWFRS are basically evaluated:
separated into two categories:
1. Total uplift.
1. Directional Procedure for buildings of all heights 2. Total horizontal shear.
(Figure 207B.4-1) as specified in Section 207B for
buildings meeting the requirements specified therein. 3. Bending moment at knees (two-hingedframe).
4. Bending moment at knees (three-hinged frame).
2. Envelope Procedure for low-rise buildings
(Figure 207C.4-1) as specified in Section 207C for 5. Bending moment at ridge (two-hinged frame).
buildings meeting the requirements specified therein.
The next step involved developing sets of "pseudo"
In generating these coefficients, two distinctly different pressure coefficients to generate loading conditions that
approaches were used. For the pressure coefficients given would envelop the maximum induced force components to
in Figure 207B.4-1, the more traditional approach was be resisted for all possible wind directions and exposures.
followed and the pressure coefficients reflect the actual Note, for example, that the wind azimuth producing the
loading on each surface of the building as a function of maximum bending moment at the knee would not
wind direction, namely, winds perpendicular or parallel to necessarily produce the maximum total uplift. The
the ridge line. maximum induced external force components determined
for each of the preceding jive categories were used to
develop the coefficients. The end result was a set of
For low-rise buildings, however, the values of ( GCpf)
coefficients that represent fictitious loading conditions but
represent "pseudo" loading conditions that, when applied
that conservatively envelop the maximum induced force
to the building, envelop the desired structural actions

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f,

components (bending moment, shear, and thrust) to be seem to indicate that some reduction in pressures for
resisted, independent of wind direction. buildings located in Exposure B is justified. The ASCE
Task Committee on Wind Loads believes it is desirable to
The original set of coefficients was generated for the design buildings for the exposure conditions consistent
framing of conventional pre-engineered buildings, that is, with the exposure designations defined in the standard. In
single-storey moment-resisting frames in one of the the case of low buildings, the effect of the increased
principal directions and bracing in the other principal intensity of turbulence in rougher terrain (i.e., Exposure A
direction. The approach was later extended to single- or B vs. C) increases the local pressure coefficients.
storey moment-resisting frames with interior columns Beginning in NSCP 2001 (ASCE 7-98) the effect of the
(Kavanagh et al. I 983). increased turbulence intensity on the loads is treated with
the truncated profile. Using this approach, the actual
Subsequent wind tunnel studies (Isyumov and Case 1995) building exposure is used and the profile truncation
have shown that the (GCPf) values of Figure 207C.4-I are corrects for the underestimate in the loads that would be
also applicable to low-rise buildings with structural obtained otherwise.
systems other than moment-resisting frames. That work
examined the instantaneous wind pressures on a low-rise Figure 207C. 4-1 is most appropriate.for low buildings with
building with a 4: I 2 pitched gable roof and the resulting width greater than twice their height and a mean roof
wind-induced forces on its MWFRS. Two different MWFRS height that does not exceed 10 m. The original databas~
were evaluated. One consisted= of shear walls and roof included low buildings with width no greater than five
trusses at different spacing. The other had moment- times their eave height, and eave height did not exceed
resisting frames in one direction, positioned at the same 1 Om. In the absence of more appropriate data,
spacing as the roof trusses, and diagonal wind bracing in Figure 207C.4-I may also be usedfor buildings with mean
the other direction. Wind tunnel tests were conducted for roof height that does not exceed the least horizontal
both Exposures Band C. Thefindings of this study showed dimension and is less than or equal to 18m. Beyond these
that the (GCpf) values of Figure 207C.4-l provided extended limits, Figure 207B.4-l should be used.
satisfactory estimates of the wind forces for both types of
structural systems. This work confirms the validity of All the research used to develop and refine the low-rise
Figure 207C.4-l, which reflects the combined action of building method for MWFRS loads was done on gable-
wind pressures on different external surfaces of a building roofed buildings. In the absence of research on hip-roofed
and thus takes advantage of spatial averaging. buildings, the ASCE committee has developed a rational
method of applying Figure 207C.4-l to hip roofs based on
In the original wind tunnel experiments, both B and C its collective experience, intuition, and judgment. This
exposure terrains were checked. In these early suggested method is presented in Figure C207C.4-2.
experiments, Exposure B did not include nearby buildings.
In general, the force components, bending moments, and Research (lsyumov 1982 and lsyumov and Case 2000)
so forth were found comparable in both exposures, indicated that the low-rise method alone underestimates
although (GCpf) values associated with Exposure B the amount of torsion caused by wind loads. In
terrain would be higher than that for Exposure C terrain ASCE 7-02, Note 5 was added to Figure 207C.4-l to
because of reduced velocity pressure in Exposure B account for this torsional effect and has been carried
terrain. The (GCPf) values given in Figures 207C.4-l, forward through subsequent editions. The reduction in
loading on only 50 percent of the building results in a
207E.4-l, 207E.4-2A, 27E.4-2B, 27E.4-2C, 27E.4-3,
torsional load case without an increase in the predicted
27E.4-4, 27E.4-5A, 27E.4-5B, and 27E.4-6 are derived
base shearfor the building. The provision will have little
from wind tunnel studies modeled with Exposure C terrain.
or no effect on the design of MWFRS that have well-
However, they may also be used in other exposures when
distributed resistance. However, it will impact the design
the velocity pressure representing the appropriate
of systems with centralized resistance, such as a single core
exposure is used.
in the center of the building. An illustration of the intent of
the note on two of the eight load patterns is shown in
In comprehensive wind tunnel studies conducted by Ho at
Figure 207C.4-l. All eight patterns should be modified in
the University of Western Ontario (1992), it was
this way as a separate set of load conditions in addition to
determined that when low buildings (h < 18 m) are
the eight basic patterns.
embedded in suburban terrain (Exposure B, which
included nearby buildings), the pressures in most cases are
Internal pressure coefficients (GCpi) to be used for loads
lower than those currently used in existing standards and
codes, although the values show a very large scatter on MWFRS are given in Table 207A.JJ-l. The internal
because of high turbulence and many variables. The results pressure load can be critical in one-storey moment-

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resisting frames and in the top storey of a building where

the MWFRS consists of moment resisting frames. Loading
cases with positive and negative internal pressures should
be considered. The internal pressure load cancels out in
the determination of total lateral load and base shear. The
designer can use judgment in the use of internal pressure
loadingfor the MWFRS of high-rise buildings.

Figure C207C.4-1
Unsteady Wind Loads on Low Buildings for Given Wind Direction (After Ellingwood 1982)

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207C.4 Wind Loads - Main Wind-Force Resisting 207C.4.2 Parapets

System
The design wind pressure for the effect of parapets on
207C.4.1 Design Wind Pressure for Low-Rise MWFRS oflow-rise buildings with flat, gable, or hip roofs
Buildings shall be determined by the following equation:

Design wind pressures for the MWFRS of low-rise

buildings shall be determined by the following equation: (207C.4-2)

where
(207C.4-l)
combined net pressure on the parapet due
to the combination of the net pressures
where
from the front and back parapet surfaces.
velocity pressure evaluated at mean roof Plus (and minus) signs signify net
height h as defined in Section 207A.3 pressure acting toward (and away from)
external pressure coefficient from the front ( exterior) side of the parapet
Figure 207C.4- l velocity pressure evaluated at the top of
internal pressure coefficient from the
Table 207A.l l-l parapet
combined net pressure coefficient
207C.4.1.1 External Pressure Coefficients (GCPf) + 1.5 for windward parapet
-1.0 for leeward parapet
The combined gust effect factor and external pressure
coefficients for low-rise buildings, (GCPf ), are not
permitted to be separated.

Commentary:

Load Case A

Figure C207C.4-2
Hip Roofed Low-Rise Buildings
Notes:

I. Adapt the loadings shown in Figure 207C.4- l for hip roofed buildings as shown above. For a given hip roof pitch use the roof coefficients from the Case A table for both
Load Case A and Load Case B.
2. The total horizontal shear shall not be less than that determined by neglecting the wind forces on roof surfaces.

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--....._~
"""~
('

LOAD CASE A

~;-~
~a~ c"""'
<V

LOADCASEB

Basic Load Cases

Figure 207C.4- l
Main Wind Force Resisting System - Part l External Pressure Coefficients ( GCPf)
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings, h ::; 18 m Low-rise Walls and Roofs

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Roof LOAD CASE A

Angle (J Building Surface
(degrees) 1 2 3 4 IE 2E 3E 4E
0-5 0.40 -0.69 -0.37 -0.29 0.61 -1.07 -0.53 -0.43
20 0.53 -0.69 -0.48 -0.43 0.80 -1.07 -0.69 -0.64
30-45 0.56 0.21 -0.43 -0.37 0.69 0.27 -0.53 -0.48
90 0.56 0.56 -0.37 -0.37 0.69 0.69 -0.48 -0.48

Roof LOADCASEB
Angle (J Building Surface
(degrees) 1 2 3 4 5 6 lE 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E
0-90 - - - - 0.4 - - - - - 0.61
-
0.45 0.69 0.37 0.45 0 0.29 0.48 1.07 0.53 0.48 0.43
Notes:
I. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
2. For values of(} other than those shown, linear interpolation is permitted.
3. The building must be designed for all wind directions using the 8 loading patterns shown. The load patterns are applied to each building
corner in turn as the Windward Corner.
4. Combinations of external and internal pressures (see Table 207 A.11-1) shall be evaluated as required to obtain the most severe loadings.
5. For the torsional load cases shown below, the pressures in zones designated with a "T" (IT, 2T, 3T, 4T, ST, 6T) shall be 25% of the full
design wind pressures (zones l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Exception: One storey buildings with h less than or equal to 9 m, buildings two storeys or less framed with light frame
construction, and buildings two storeys or less designed with flexible diaphragms need to be designed for the torsional load cases.
Torsional loading shall apply to all eight basic load patterns using the figures below applied at each Windward Corner.
6. For purposes of designing a building's MWFRS, the total horizontal shear shall not be less than that determined by neglecting the wind
forces on the roof.
Exception: This provision does not apply to buildings using moment frames for the MWFRS.
7. For flat roofs, use(} = 0° and locate the zone 2/3 and zone 2E/3E boundary at the mid-width of the building.
8. The pressure coefficient ( GCPf ), when negative in Zone 2 and 2E, shall be applied in Zone 2/2E for a distance from the edge of the roof
equal 0.5 times the horizontal dimension of the building parallel to the direction ofMWFRS being designed or 2.5 times the eave height
at the windward wall, whichever is less; the remainder of Zone 2/2E extending to the ridge line shall use the pressure coefficient ( GCPf)
for zone 3/3E.
9. Notation:
a: I 0% of least horizontal dimension or. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m
h: Mean roof height, in meters, except that eave height shall be used for(} ~ 10°.
6: Angle of plane of roof from horizontal, in degrees

Case A Torsion
Case B Torsio~ ,nff-::~
:::._,_

Transverse Direction Longitudinal Direction

Torsional Load Cases
Figure 207C.4-1 ( continued)
Main Wind Force Resisting System - Part I .External Pressure Coefficients ( GCpf)
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings, h :S 18m Low-rise Walls and Roofs

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207C.4.3 Roof Overhangs Part 2: Enclosed Simple Diaphragm Low-Rise
Buildings
The positive external pressure on the bottom surface of
windward roof overhangs shall be determined using Commentary:
CP = 0. 7 in combination with the top surface pressures
determined using Figure 207C.4- l. This simplified approach of the Envelope Procedure is
for the relatively common low-rise (h :S 18m) regular
207C.4.4 Minimum Design Wind Loads shaped, simple diaphragm building case (see definitions
for "simple diaphragm building" and "regular-shaped
The wind load to be used in the design of the MWFRS for building") where pressures for the roof and walls can
an enclosed or partially enclosed building shall not be less be selected directly from a table. Figure 207C.6-J
than 0.77 kN/m2 multiplied by the wall area of the building provides the design pressures for MWFRS for the
and 0.38 kN/m2 multiplied by the roof area of the building specified conditions. Values are provided for enclosed
projected onto a vertical plane normal to the assumed wind buildings only ((GCPa = ±0.18).
direction.
Table 207C.3-l Horizontal wall pressures are the net sum of the
Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficients, Kh and K2 windward and leeward pressures on vertical projection
of the wall. Horizontal roofpressures are the net sum of
Height above Exposure the windward and leeward pressures on vertical
2round level, z projection of the roof Vertical roofpressures are the net
m B c D sum of the external and internal pressures on the
0-4.6 0.70 0.85 1.03 horizontal projection of the roof
6.1 0.70 0.90 1.08
7.6 0.70 0.94 1.12 Note that for the MWFRS in a diaphragm building, the
9.1 0.70 0.98 1.16 internal pressure cancels for loads on the walls and for
12.2 0.76 1.04 1.22 the horizontal component of loads on the roof This is
15.2 0.81 1.09 1.27 true because when wind forces are transferred by
0.85 1.13 1.31 horizontal diaphragms (e.g., floors and roofs) to the
18
vertical elements of the MWFRS (e.g., shear walls, X-
bracing, or moment frames), the collection of wind
Notes:
forces.from windward and leeward sides of the building
occurs in the horizontal diaphragms. Once transferred
I. The velocity pressure exposure coefficient K; may be
into the horizontal diaphragms by the vertically
determined from the following formula:
spanning wall systems, the wind forces become a net
For 4.57 m.:::; z:::; Zg For z < 4.57 m horizontal wind force that is delivered to the lateral
force resisting elements of the MWFRS. There should be
K, = 2. 01 ( r:
z/zg Kz
= 2.01 ( 4.57/zg ) Z/a
no structural separations in the diaphragms.
Additionally, there should be no girts or other horizontal
members that transmit significant wind loads directly to
vertical frame members of the MWFRS in the direction
Note: z shall not be taken less than 9 min exposure B. under consideration. The equal and opposite internal
2. a and Zg are tabulated in Table 207A.9-1. pressures on the walls cancel each other in the
horizontal diaphragm. This simplified approach of the
3. Linear interpolation for intermediate values of height
Envelope Procedure combines the windward and
z is acceptable.
leeward pressures into a net horizontal wind pressure,
4. Exposure categories are defined in Section 207A. 7.
with the internal pressures canceled. The user is
cautioned to consider the precise application of
Commentary
windward and leeward wall loads to members of the
roof diaphragm where openings may exist and where
This section specifies a minimum wind load to be applied
particular members, such as drag struts, are designed.
horizontally on the entire vertical projection of the building
The design of the roof members of the MWFRS for
as shown in Figure C207B.4-1. This load case is to be
vertical loads is influenced by internal pressures. The
applied as a separate load case in addition to the normal
maximum uplift, which is controlled by Load Case B, is
load cases specified in other portions of this chapter.
produced by a positive internal pressure. At a roof slope

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of upproxinwll!I)' .. 8° and above the windward roof tc, 0.70

press111·e become· po iitlve and a negative internal «: 1.0
pres ·111· used ill Load Case 2 in the table may produce Pressure coefficients are from Figure 207C.4-l.
a co111rolli11g case. From 25° to 45°, both positive and
negative internal pressure cases (Load Cases 1 and 2, Wall elements resisting two or more simultaneous wine/-
respectively) must be checked for the roof induced structural actions (e.g., bending, uplift, or
shear) should be designed for the interaction of the wind
For the designer to use this method/or the design of the loads as part of the MWFRS. The horizontal loads in
MWFRS, the building must conform lo all of the Figure 207C.6-J are the sum of the windward and
requirements listed in Section 207A.8.2; otherwise the leeward pressures and are therefore not applicable as
Directional Procedure, Part 1 of the Envelope individual wall pressures for the interaction load cases.
Procedure, or the Wind Tunnel Procedure must be used. Design wind pressures, Psfor zones A and C, should be
This method is based on Part 1 of the Envelope multiplied by +0.85 for use on windward walls and by-
Procedure, as shown in Figure 207C. 4-1, for a specific 0. 70 for use on leeward walls (the plus sign signifies
group of buildings (simple diaphragm buildings). pressures acting toward the wall surface). For side
However, the torsional loadingfrom Figure 207C.4-l is walls, Psfor zone C multiplied by-0.65 should be used.
deemed to be too complicated/or a simplified method. These wall elements must also be checked for the
The last requirement in Section 207C. 6.2 prevents the various separately acting (not simultaneous) component
use of this method for buildings with lateral systems that and cladding load cases.
are sensitive to torsional wind loading.
Main wind-force resisting roof members spanning at
Note 5 of Figure 207C.4-1 identifies several building least from the eave to the ridge or supporting members
types that are known to be insensitive to torsion and may spanning at least from eave to ridge are not required to
therefore be designed using the provisions of be designed for the higher end zone loads. The interior
Section 207C.6. Additionally, buildings whose lateral zone loads should be applied. This is due to the
resistance in each principal direction is provided by two enveloped nature of the loads for roof members.
shear walls, braced frames, or moment frames that are
spaced apart a distance not less than 75 percent of the 207C.5 General Requirements
width of the building measured normal to the orthogonal
wind direction, and other building types and element The steps required for the determination of MWFRS wind
arrangements described in Section 207B.6.l or loads on enclosed simple diaphragm buildings are shown
207B.6.2 are also insensitive to torsion. This property in Table 207C.5- l.
could be demonstrated by designing the building using
Part 1 of Section 207C, Figure 207C.4-1, and showing
that the torsion load cases defined in Note 5 do not User Note:
govern the design of any of the lateral resisting
elements. Alternatively, it can be demonstrated within Part 2 of Section 207C is a simplified method to
the context of Part 2 of Section 207C by defining torsion determine the wind pressure on the MWFRS of enclosed
load cases based on the loads in Figure 207C.6-l and simple diaphragm low-rise buildings having a flat,
reducing the pressures on one-half of the building by 7 5 gable or hip roof The wind pressures are obtained
percent, as described in Figure 207C.4-1, Note 5. If directly from a table and applied on horizontal and
none of the lateral elements are governed by these vertical projected surfaces of the building. This method
torsion cases, then the building can be designed using is a simplification of the Envelope Procedure contained
Part 2 of Section 207C; otherwise the building must be in Part 1 of Section 207C.
designed using Part 1 of Section 207B or Part 1 of
Section 207C.
207C.5.1 Wind Load Parameters Specified in Section
Values are tabulated for Exposure Bath= 9.0 m, and
207A
K zt = 1. 0. Multiplying factors are provided for other
exposures and heights. The following values have been
The following wind load parameters are specified in
used in preparation of the figures:
Section 207A:
Exposure B
(GCpi) ± 0.18 (enclosed building) • Basic Wind Speed V (Section 207A.5)
h 9.0m • Exposure category (Section 207A.7)
0.85
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• Topographic factor K2r (Section 207A.8) 207C.6 Wind Loads - Main Wind-Force Re. isung
System
• Enclosure classification (Section 207A. I 0)
Table 207C.5- I 207C.6.1 Scope
Steps to Determine Wind Loads on MWFRS Simple
Diaphragm Low-Rise Buildings A building whose design wind loads are determined in
accordance with this section shall meet all the condition,
of Section 207C.6.2. If a building does not meet all of th<!
Step 1: Determine occupancy category of building or conditions of Section 207C.6.2, then its MWFRS wind
other structure, see Table I 03-1 loads shall be determined by Part I of this chapter, by lhc
Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the Directional Procedure of Section 2078, or by the Wind
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5- Tunnel Procedure of Section 207F.
IA, B orC
207C.6.2 Conditions
Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:
~ Exposure category B, C or D, see For the design of MWFRS the building shall comply with
Section 207 A.7 all of the following conditions:

~ Topographic factor, K2r, see Section !. The building is a simple diaphragm building as
207 A.8 and Figure 207A.8-1 defined in Section 207 A.2.
Step 4: Enter figure to determine wind pressures for
h = 9 m, p530, see Figure 207C.6-l 2. The building is a low-rise building as defined in
Section 207A.2.
Step 5: Enter figure to determine adjustment for
building height and exposure, 1, see 3. The building is enclosed as defined in Section 207A.2
Figure 207C.6- l and conforms to the wind-borne debris provisions of
Step 6: Determine adjusted wind pressures, Ps, see Section 207A. I 0.3.
Equation 207C.6- l
4. The building is a regular-shaped building or structure
as defined in Section 207 A.2.

5. The building is not classified as a flexible building as

defined in Section 207A.2.

6. The building does not have response characteristics

making it subject to across wind loading, vortex
shedding, instability due to galloping or flutter; and it
does not have a site location for which channeling
effects or buffeting in the wake ofupwind obstructions
warrant special consideration.

7. The building has an approximately symmetrical cross-

section in each direction with either a flat roof or a
gable or hip roof with 8 ::; 45 ° .

8. The building is exempted from torsional load cases as

indicated in Note 5 of Figure 207C.4-l, or the torsional
load cases defined in Note 5 do not control the design
of any of the MWFRS of the building.

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207C.6.3 Design Wind Loads 207C.6.4 Minimum Design Wind Loads

Simplified design wind pressures, Ps, for the MWFRS of The load effects of the design wind pressures from Section
)ow-rise simple diaphragm buildings represent the net 207C.6.3 shall not be less than a minimum load defined by
pressures (sum of internal and external) to be applied to the assuming the pressures, Ps, for zones A and C equal to
horizontal and vertical projections of building surfaces as +766 Pa, Zones Band D equal to +383 Pa, while assuming
shown in Figure 207C.6-l. For the horizontal pressures Ps for Zones E, F, G, and Hare equal to 0.0 Pa.
(Zones A, B, C, D), Psis the combination of the windward
and leeward net pressures. Ps shall be determined by the
following equation:

Ps = AKztPS3o (207C.6-l)

where
l adjustment factor for building height and
exposure from Figure 207C.6- l
K zt topographic factor as defined m
Section 207A.8 evaluated at mean roof
height, h
p530 simplified design wind pressure for
Exposure B, at h = 9 m from Figure 207C.6-
l

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f.ave:)-
Hti~

Windward
corner

CASE CASE
A B

Notes:
1. Pressures shown are applied to the horizontal and vertical projections, for exposure B, at h = 9 m. Adjust to other exposures and height
with adjustment factor ,l,
2. The load patterns show shall be applied to each corner of the building in turn as the reference comer. (See Figure 207C.4-l)
3. For Case Buse 8 = 0°.
4. Load cases I and 2 must be checked for 25° < e :5 45°. Load case 2 at 25° is provided only for interpolation between 25° and 30°.
5. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the projected surfaces, respectively.
6. For roof slopes other than those shown, linear interpolation is permitted.
7. The total horizontal load shall not be less than that determined by assuming Ps = 0 in zones 8 and D.
8. Where zone E or G falls on a roof overhang on the windward side of the building, use Eoff and Goff for the pressure on the horizontal
projection of the overhang. Overhangs on the leeward and side edges shall have the basic zone pressure applied.
9. Notation:

a: 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0.41,, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m
h: Mean roof height, in meters, except that eave height shall be used for roof angles < 10°.
(}; Angle of plane of roof from horizontal, in degrees.

Figure 207C.6-1
Main Wind Force Resisting System - Method 2.Design Wind Pressure
Enclosed Buildings h ::;; 18 m Walls and Roofs

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- BnsiC Zones
Wind Roof
Load Horizontal Pressures Vertical Pressures Overhangs
p cd Angle

- (kr>h) (degrees)
Oto 5°
10°
Case
I
1
A
0.66
0.74
B
-0.34
-0.31
c
0.44
0.49
D
-0.2
-0.18
E
-0.79
-0.79
F
-0.45
-0.48
G
-0.55
-0.55
H
-0.35
-0.37
EOH
-1.11
-1.11
GOH
-0.87
-0.87
15° I 0.83 -0.27 0.55 -0.16 -0.79 -0.52 -0.55 -0.39 -1.11 -0.87
20° 1 0.91 -0.24 0.61 -0.13 -0.79 -0.55 -0.55 -0.42 -1.11 -0.87
150
1 0.83 0.13 0.6 0.14 -0.37 -0.5 -0.27 -0.41 -0.68 -0.58
25°
2 0 0 0 0 -0.14 -0.27 -0.04 -0.18 0 0
1 0.74 0.51 0.59 0.41 0.06 -0.45 0.02 -0.39 -0.26 -0.3
30 to 45°
2 0.74 0.51 0.59 0.41 0.29 -0.22 0.25 -0.16 -0.26 -0.3
Oto 5° 1 1.17 -0.61 0.78 -0.36 -1.41 -0.8 -0.98 -0.62 -1.97 -1.54
10° 1 1.32 -0.55 0.88 -0.32 -1.41 -0.86 -0.98 -0.67 -1.97 -1.54
15° 1 1.48 -0.48 0.98 -0.28 -1.41 -0.92 -0.98 -0.7 -1.97 -1.54
20° 1 1.62 -0.43 1.08 -0.23 -1.41 -0.98 -0.98 -0.74 -1.97 -1.54
200
I 1.48 0.23 1.07 0.25 -0.65 -0.89 -0.47 -0.72 -1.22 -1.03
25°
2 0 0 0 0 -0.25 -0.48 -0.07 -0.32 0 0
1 1.32 0.9 1.05 0.72 0.1 -0.8 0.03 -0.68 -0.46 -0.53
30 to 45°
2 1.32 0.9 1.05 0.72 0.51 -0.39 0.44 -0.28 -0.46 -0.53
Oto 5° 1 1.83 -0.95 1.22 -0.57 -2.2 -1.25 -1.53 -0.97 -3.08 -2.41
10° 1 2.06 -0.86 1.37 -0.49 -2.2 -1.34 -1.53 -1.04 -3.08 -2.41
15° 1 2.31 -0.76 1.53 -0.44 -2.2 -1.44 -1.53 -1.09 -3.08 -2.41
20° 1 2.53 -0.67 1.69 -0.37 -2.2 -1.53 -1.53 -1.16 -3.08 -2.41
250
1 2.31 0.37 1.67 0.39 -1.02 -1.39 -0.74 -1.13 -1.9 -1.62
25°
2 0 0 0 0 -0.39 -0.76. -0.11 -0.49 0 0
1 2.06 1.41 1.64 1.13 0.16 -1.25 0.05 -1.07 -0.72 -0.83
30 to 45°
2 2.06 1.41 1.64 1.13 0.79 -0.62 0.68 -0.44 -0.72 -0.83
Figure 207C.6-1
Main Wind Force Resisting System - Method 2 Design Wind Pressure
Enclosed Buildings h:::; 18 m Walls and Roofs, Simplified Design Wind Pressure, p59.0 (Pa)
(Exposure Bath= 9.0 m with I= 1.0

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Basic ---·
Wind
Speed
Roof
Angle Load Horizontal Pressures
Zones
Vertical Pressures Overhanns --
~
(kph) (degrees) Case A B c D E F G H EOH GOH
Oto 5° 1 2.63 -1.37 1.75 -0.81 -3.17 -1.8 -2.2 -1.39 -4.44 -3.47 ---
10° 1 2.97 -1.24 1.98 -0.71 -3.17 -1.93 -2.2 -1.49 -4.44 -3.47
-
15° 1 3.32 -1.09 2.2 -0.63 -3.17 -2.08 -2.2 -1.57 -4.44 -3.47
-
20° 1 3.65 -0.96 2.43 -0.53 -3.17 -2.2 -2.2 -1.67 -4.44 -3.47
300 -
1 3.32 0.53 2.41 0.56 -1.47 -2 -1.06 -1.62 -2.74 -2.33
25°
2 0 0 0 0 -0.56 -1.09 -0.15 -0.71 0 0
1 2.97 2.03 2.36 1.62 0.23 -1.8 0.08 -1.55 -1.04 -1.19
30 to 45°
2 2.97 2.03 2.36 1.62 1.14 -0.89 0.99 -0.63 -1.04 -1.19
Oto 5° 1 3.59 -1.86 2.38 -1.1 l -4.32 -2.45 -3 -1.9 -6.04 -4.73
10° 1 4.04 -1.69 2.69 -0.97 -4.32 -2.62 -3 -2.04 -6.04 -4.73
15° 1 4.52 -1.48 3 -0.86 -4.32 -2.83 -3 -2.14 -6.04 -4.73
20° 1 4.97 -1.31 3.31 -0.72 -4.32 -3 -3 -2.28 -6.04 -4.73
350
1 4.52 0.72 3.28 0.76 -2 -2.73 -1.45 -2.21 -3.73 -3.18
25°
2 0 0 0 0 -0.76 -1.48 -0.21 -0.97 0 0
1 4.04 2.76 3.21 2.21 0.31 -2.45 0.11 -2.1 -1.41 -1.62
30 to 45°
2 4.04 2.76 3.21 2.21 1.55 -1.21 1.35 -0.86 -1.41 -1.62
Adjustment Factor for Building Height and Exposure, A
Mean Roof Exposure
Height (m) B c D
0-5 1.0 1.21 1.47
6 1.0 1.29 1.55
8 1.0 1.35 1.61 .
9 1.0 1.40 1.66
11 1.05 1.45 1.70
12 1.09 1.49 1.74
14 1.12 1.53 1.78
15 1.16 1.56 1.81
17 1.19 1.59 1.84
18 1.22 1.62 1.87
Figure 207C.6- l ( continued)
Main Wind Force Resisting System - Method 2 Design Wind Pressure
Enclosed Buildings h :':: 18 m Walls and Roofs, Simplified Design Wind Pressure, p59.0 (Pa)
(Exposure B at h = 9.0 m with I= 1.0

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2070 Wind Loads on Other Structures and Building designed using recognized literature documenting such
Appurtenances - MWFRS wind load effects or shall use the Wind Tunnel Procedure
specified in Section 207F.
2070.1 Scope
2070.1.4 Shielding
2070.1.1 Structure Types
There shall be no reductions in velocity pressure due to
This section applies to the determination of wind loads on apparent shielding afforded by buildings and other
building appurtenances (such as rooftop structures and structures or terrain features.
rooftop equipment) and other structures of all heights (such
as solid freestanding walls and freestanding solid signs, 2070.2 General Requirements
chimneys, tanks, open signs, lattice frameworks, and
trussed towers) using the Directional Procedure. 2070.2.1 Wind Load Parameters Specified in
Section 207A
The steps required for the determination of wind loads on
building appurtenances and other structures are shown in The following wind load parameters shall be determined in
Table 207D. l-l. accordance with Section 207A:

• Basic Wind Speed V (Section 207A.5)

User Note:
• Wind directionality Factor Kd (Section 207A.6)
Use Section 207D to determine wind pressures on the
MWFRS of solid freestanding walls, freestanding solid • Exposure category (Section 207A. 7)
signs, chimneys, tanks, open signs, lattice frameworks
and trussed towers. Wind loads on rooftop structures • Topographic factor Kzt (Section 207A.8)
and equipment may be determined from the provisions
of this chapter. The wind pressures are calculated using
• Enclosure classification (Section 207 A. I 0)
specific equations based upon the Directional
Procedure.
2070.3 Velocity Pressure

2070.3.1 Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient

2070.1.2 Conditions
Based on the exposure category determined in
A structure whose design wind loads are determined in
Section 207A.7.3, a velocity pressure exposure coefficient
accordance with this section shall comply with all of the
K; or Kh, as applicable, shall be determined from
following conditions:
Table 207D.3-l.
I. The structure is a regular-shaped structure as defined
For a site located in a transition zone between exposure
in Section 207A.2.
categories that is near to a change in ground surface
roughness, intermediate values of K; or Kh, between those
2. The structure does not have response characteristics shown in Table 207D.3-l, are permitted, provided that they
making it subject to across-wind loading, vortex are determined by a rational analysis method defined in the
shedding, or instability due to galloping or flutter; or it recognized literature.
does not have a site location for which channeling
effects or buffeting in the wake of upwind obstructions
Commentary:
warrant special consideration.
See commentary, Section C207B.3.1.
2070.1.3 Limitations

The provisions of this chapter take into consideration the

load magnification effect caused by gusts in resonance with
along-wind vibrations of flexible structures. Structures not
meeting the requirements of Section 207D. l .2, or having
unusual shapes or response characteristics, shall be
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2070.3.2 Velocity Pressure Table 207D. l-l

Steps to Determine Wind Loads on MWFRS Rooftop
Velocity pressure, qz, evaluated at height z shall be Equipment and Other Structures
calculated by the following equation:
Step 1: Determine occupancy category of building or
(207D.3-
other structure, see Table 103-1
l)
Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the
where applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5-
wind directionality factor, see l A, B orC
Section 207 A.6
Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:
velocity pressure exposure
coefficient, see Section 207D.3. l ~ Wind directionality factor, Kd, see
topographic factor defined, see Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1
Section 207 A.8.2
)l>- Exposure category B, C or D, see
basic wind speed, see Section 207A.5
Section 207A. 7
velocity pressure calculated using
Equation 207D.3- l at height h ~ Topographic factor, Kzt, see
Section 207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-1
The numerical coefficient 0.613 shall be used except
)l>- Gust Effect Factor, G, see Section 207A.9
where sufficient climatic data are available to justify the
selection of a different value of this factor for a design Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure
application. coefficient, K; or Kh, see Table 207D.2-1
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure qz or qh, see
Equation 207D.3-l
Step 6: Determine force coefficient, C1:
>" Solid freestanding signs or solid
freestanding walls, Figure 207D .4-1
)l>- Chimneys, tanks, rooftop equipment
Figure 207D.5-l
>" Open signs, lattice frameworks
Figure 207D.5-2
>" Trussed towers Figure 207D.4-3
Step 7: Calculate wind force, F:
)l>- Equation 207D.4-l for signs and walls
)l>- Equation 207D.6-l and Equation 207D.6-
2 for rooftop structures and equipment
>" Equation 207D.5- l for other structures

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Commentary: the local mean net pressure coefficient data (for wind
direction 45°) from the referenced wind tunnel studies
See commentary, Section C207B.3.2. to generate force coefficients for square regions starting
at the windward edge. Pressures near this edge increase
Figure 207D.4-l. The force coefficients for solid significantly as the length of the structure increases. No
freestanding walls and signs in Figure 207D.4-l date data were available on the spatial distribution of
back to ANSI A58./-/972. It was shown by Letchjord pressures for structures with low aspect ratios (B / s <
(2001) that these data originated from wind tunnel 2).
studies performed by Flachsbart in the early 1930s in
smooth uniform flow. The current values in Figure The sample illustration for Case C at the top of
207D.4-f are based on the results of boundary layer Figure 207D.4-l is for a sign with an aspect ratio
wind tunnel studies (Letchford 1985, 200/, Holmes B /s = 4. For signs of differing B /s ratios, the number
1986, Letchford and Holmes 1994, Ginger et al. 1998a of regions is equal to the number of force coefficient
and 1998b, and Letchford and Robertson /999). entries located below each B / s column heading.

A surface curve fit to Letchford's (2001) and Holmes 's For oblique wind directions (Case C), increased force
(] 986) area averaged mean net pressure coefficient data coefficients have been observed on aboveground signs
(equivalent lo mean force coefficients in this case) is compared to the same aspect ratio walls on ground
given by the following equation (Letchford /985, 200/ and Ginger et al. /998a). The
ratio of force coefficients between above-ground and
1. 563 + 0. 0042 In(x) - 0. 06148y} on-ground signs (i.e., s/h = 0. 8 and /.0, respectively)
c1 =
{
+o. 009011[In(x)]2 - o. 2603y2 / o. 8 is /.25, which is the same ratio used in the Australian I
-0. 08393y[In(x)] New Zealand Standard (Standards Australia 2002).
Note 5 of Figure 207D.4-l provides for linear
where x = B/s and y = s/h interpolation between these two cases.

The 0.85 term in the denominator modifies the wind For walls and signs on the ground (s/h = 1), the mean
tunnel-derivedforce coefficients into aformat where the vertical center of pressure ranged from 0. 5h to 0. 6h
gust effectfactor as defined in Section 207 A.9 can be (Holmes 1986, Letchford I 989, Letchford and Holmes
used. /994, Robertson et al. 1995, 1996, and Ginger et al.
1998a) with 0. 55h being the average value. For
Force coefficients for Cases A and B were generated above-ground walls and signs, the geometric center best
from the preceding equation, then rounded off to the represents the.expected vertical center of pressure.
nearest 0.05. That equation is only valid within the
range of B / s ands/ h ratios given in thefigurefor Case The reduction in CI due to porosity (Note 2) follows a
A andB. recommendation (Letchford 2001). Both wind tunnel
and full-scale data have shown that return corners
Of all the pertinent studies, only Letchford (2001) significantly reduce the net pressures in the region near
specifically addressed eccentricity (i.e., Case B). the windward edge of the wall or sign (Letchford and
Letchford reported that his data provided a reasonable Robertson 1999).
match to Cook's (1990) recommendation for using an
eccentricity of0.25 times the average width of the sign.
However, the data were too limited in scope to justify
changing the existing eccentricity value of 0.2 times the
average width of the sign, which is also used in the latest
Australian I New Zealand Standard (Standards
Australia 2002).

Case C was added to account for the higher pressures

observed in both wind tunnel (Letchford 1985, 2001,
Holmes 1986, Letchford and Holmes 1994, Ginger et al.
1998a and 1998b, and Letchford and Robertson 1999)
and fall-scale studies (Robertson et al. 1997) near the
windward edge of afreestanding wall or signfor oblique
wind directions. Linear regression equations were fit to
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2070.4 Design Wind Loads - Solid Freestanding Walls turbulent boundary-layer flows has yet to be completely
and Solid Signs established. Additional pressure coefficients for conditions
not specified herein may be found in two references (SIA
2070.4.1 Solid Freestanding Walls and Solid 1956 and ASCE 1961).
Freestanding Signs
With regard to Figure 207D.5-3. the force coefficiems are
The design wind force for solid freestanding walls and a refinement of the coefficients specified in ANSI A5 . 1-
solid freestanding signs shall be determined by the 1982 and in ASCE 7-93. The force oefficients specified
following formula: are offered as a simplified procedure that may be used for
trussed towers and are consistent with force coefficients
given in A SI/EIAITIA-222 E-199 /, Structural Standard«
(207D.4-l) for 'teel Antenna Towers and A11te1111a Supporting
Structures. and force coefficients recommended by
where Working Group No. 4 (Recommcudatton for Guyed
qh velocity pressure evaluated at height h Mast. ), lnternational Association for Shell and . patial
(defined in Figure 207D.4-1) as determined Structures (1981).
in accordance with Section 207D.3.2
G gust-effect factor from Section 207A.9 It is not the intent of this code to exclude the use of other
Cf net force coefficient from Figure 207D.4- l recognized literature for the design of special structures,
such as transmission and telecommunications towers.
As the gross area of the solid freestanding wall
or freestanding solid sign, m2 Recommendations for wind loads on tower guys (Ire 1101
provided as in previou · editions of the code. Recognized
llteratur. should be referenced for the design of 11,e 'e
2070.4.2 Solid Attached Signs
special structures as i · noted in Section 207D. /.3. For the
design of flagpoles, ·ee ANSIINAAMM FPJOOJ-97, 4th
Th' design wind pr s ure n a solid sign attached to the
Ed., Guide Specification for Design of Metal Ftagpoles.
wall ofa building where the plane of the sign is parallel to
and in contact with the plane of the wall and the sign does
2070.5 Design Wind Loads-Other Structures
nol extend beyond the side or top edges of the wall, shall
be determined using procedures for wind pressures on
The desi m wind ti rce for ther structures ( chimneys,
walls in accordance with Section 207E, and setting the
tank· rooftop equipment for h > 60 ° , and similar
internal pressure coefficient (GCpi) equal to 0.
tructures, open signs, lattice frameworks, and trussed
towers) hall be deterrnin d by the following equation:
This procedure shall also be applicable to solid signs
attached to but not in direct contact with the wall, provided
the gap between the sign and wall is no more than 0.9 m (207D.5-1)
and the edge of the sign is at least 0.9 min from free edges
of the wall, i.e., side and top edges and bottom edges of where
elevated walls.
velocity pressure evaluated at height z as
Commentary: defined in Section 207D.3, of the centroid
ofareaA1
Signs attached to walls and subject to the geometric gust-effect factor from Section 207A.9
limitations of Section 207D.4.2 should experience wind force coefficients from Figures 207D.5-1
pressures approximately equal to the external pressures on through 207D.5-3
the wall to which they are attached. The dimension projected area normal to the wind except
requirements for signs supported by frameworks, where where Cf is specified for the actual surface
there is a small gap between the sign and the wall, are area, m2
based on the collective judgment of the committee.

Figures 207D.5-1, 207D.5-2 and 207D.5-3. With the

exception of Figure 207D.5-3, the pressure and force
coefficient values in these tables are unchanged from ANSI
A58.J-1972. The coefficients specified In these tables are
based on wind-tunnel tests conducted under conditions of
uniform flow and low turbulence, and their validity in

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2070.5.1 Rooftop Structures and Equipment for areas that are relatively small with respect to that of the
Buildings with h ~ 18 m buildings they are on. Because GCr is expected to
approach 1.0 as At or Ar approaches that of the building
The lateral force F h on rooftop structures and equipment (Bh or BL), a linear interpolation is included as a way to
located on buildings with a mean roof height h ~ 18 m avoid a step function in load if the designer wants to treat
shall be determined from Equation 2070.5-2. other sizes. The research in Hosoya et al (2001) only
treated one value of At (0. 04Bh). The research in Kopp
(2070.5-2) and Traczuk (2008) treated values of At= 0. 02Bh and
0.03Bh, and values of Ar= 0.0067BL.
where
In both cases the research also showed high uplifts on the
(GCr) 1.9 for rooftop structures and equipment top of rooftop. Hence uplift load should also be considered
with Ar less than (0. 1Bh). (GCr) shall be by the designer and is addressed in Section 207D. 6.
permitted to be reduced linearly from 1.9
to 1.0 as the value of At is increased from 2070.6 Parapets
(0. 1Bh) to (Bh)
velocity pressure evaluated at mean roof Wind loads on parapets are specified in Section 2078.4.5
height of the building for buildings of all heights designed using the Directional
vertical projected area of the rooftop Procedure and in Section 207C.4.2 for low-rise buildings
structure or equipment on a plane normal designed using the Envelope Procedure.
to the direction of wind, m2
Commentary:
The vertical uplift force, F v, on rooftop structures and
equipment shall be determined from Equation 2070.5-3. Prior to the 2002 edition of the standard, no provisions for
the design ofparapets had been included due to the lack of
(2070.5-3) direct research. In the 2002 edition of this standard, a
rational method was added based on the committee's
Where collective experience, intuition, and judgment. In the 2005
edition, the parapet provisions were updated as a result of
(GCr) 1.5 for rooftop structures and equipment research performed at the University of Western Ontario
with Ar less than (0.1BL). (GCr) shall be (Mans et al. 2000, 2001) and at Concordia University
permitted to be reduced linearly from 1.5 (Stathopoulos et al. 2002a, 2002b).
to 1.0 as the value of Ar is increased from
(0.1BL) to (BL) Windpressures on a parapet are a combination of wall and
velocity pressure evaluated at mean roof roof pressures, depending on the location of the parapet
height of the building and the direction of the wind (Figure C207D.7-1). A
horizontal projected area of rooftop windward parapet will experience the positive wall
structure or equipment, m2 pressure on its front surface (exterior side of the building)
and the negative roof edge zone pressure on its back
Commentary: surface (roof side). This behavior is based on the concept
that the zone of suction caused by the wind stream
This code requires the use of Figure 207D.5-l for the separation at the roof eave moves up to the top of the
determination of the wind force on small structures and parapet when one is present. Thus the same suction that
equipment located on a rooftop. Because of the small size acts on the roof edge will also act on the back of the
of the structures in comparison to the building, it is parapet.
expected that the wind force will be higher than predicted
by Equation 207D.6-l due to higher correlation of The leeward parapet will experience a positive wall
pressures across the structure surface, higher turbulence pressure on its back surface (roof side) and a negative wall
on the building roof. and accelerated wind speed on the pressure on itsfront surface (exterior side of the building).
roof There should be no reduction in the positive wall pressure
to the leeward parapet due to shielding by the windward
A limited amount of research is available to provide better parapet because, typically, they are too far apart to
guidance for the increased force (Hosoya et al. 2001 and experience this effect. Because all parapets would be
Kopp and Traczuk 2008). Based on this research, the.force designed for all wind directions, each parapet would in
of Equation 207D.6-l should be increased for units with

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turn be the windward and leeward parapet and, therefore, The internal pressure that may be present inside a parapet
must be designed for both sets of pressures. is highly dependent on the porosity of the parapet envelope.
In other words, it depends on the likelihood of the wall
For the design of the MWFRS, the pressures used describe surface materials to leak air pressure into the internal
the contribution of the parapet to the overall wind loads on cavities of the parapet. For solid parapets, such as
that system. For simplicity, thefront and back pressures on concrete or masonry, the internal pressure is zero because
the parapet have been combined into one coefficient for there is no internal cavity. Certain wall materials may be
MWFRS design. The designer should not typically need the impervious to air leakage, and as such have little or no
separate front and back pressures for MWFRS design. The internal pressure or suction, so using the value ofGCvtfor
internal pressures inside the parapet cancel out in the an enclosed building may be appropriate. However,
determination of the combined coefficient. The summation certain materials and systems used to construct parapets
of these external and internal, front and back pressure containing cavities are more porous, thusjustifying the use
coefficients is a new term GCpn, the Combined Net of the GCpt values for partially enclosed buildings, or
Pressure Coefficientfor a parapet. higher. Another factor in the internal pressure
determination is whether the parapet cavity connects to the
For the design of the components and cladding, a similar internal space of the building, allowing the building's
approach was used. However, it is not possible to simplify internal pressure to propagate into the parapet. Selection
the coefficients due to the increased complexity of the of the appropriate internal pressure coefficient is left to the
components and cladding pressure coefficients. In judgment of the design professional.
addition, the front and back pressures are not combined
because the designer may be designing separate elements
on each face of the parapet. .'Fhe internal pressure is
required Lo determine the net pressures on the windward
and leeward surfaces ofthe parapet. The provisions guide
the designer to the correct GCP and velocity pressure to
use for each surface, as illustrated in Figure C207D. 7-1.
Interior walls that protrude through the roof, such as party
walls and fire walls, should be designed as windward
parapets for both MWFRS and components and cladding.

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Figure C207D.7-1
Design Wind Pressures on Parapets

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2070.7 Roof Overhangs Commentary:

Wind loads on roof overhangs are specified in This section specifies a minimum wind load to be appfietJ
Section 2078.4.4 for buildings of all heights designed horizontally on the entire vertical projection of the buUtJ.inR
using the Directional Procedure and in Section 207C.4.3 or other structure, as shown in Figure C207B.4-J. Thi,
for low-rise buildings designed using the Envelope load case is to be applied as a separate load case it/
Procedure. addition to the normal load cases specified in other
portions of this chapter.
2070.8 Minimum Design Wind Loading

The design wind force for other structures shall be not less
than 0.77 kN/rn2 multiplied by the area A1.

Table 2070.3-1 Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficients, K1, and K,

Height above ground Ex osure

level, z (meters) B c D
0 - 4.5 0.572 0.846 1.027
6.0 0.621 0.899 1.080
7.5 0.662 0.942 1.123
9.0 0.697 0.979 1.159
12.0 0.757 1.040 1.218
15.0 0.807 1.090 1.267
18.0 0.850 1.133 1.307
21.0 0.888 1.170 1.343
24.0 0.923 1.204 1.375
27.0 0.955 1.234 1.403
30.0 0.984 1.261 1.429
36.0 1.036 1.311 1.475
42.0 1.083 1.354 l.515
48.0 1.125 1.393 1.551
54.0 1.164 1.428 1.583
60.0 1.199 1.460 1.612
75.0 1.278 1.530 1.676
90.0 1.347 1.590 1.730
105.0 1.407 1.642 1.777
120.0 1.462 1.689 1.819
135.0 l.512 1.731 1.856
150.0 l.558 1.770 1.891
Notes:
I. The velocity pressure exposure coefficient K, may be determined from the following formula:

For4.5 m5 z 5 Zg For z <4.5 m

K, = 2. 01 ( z/zg ) 2/a K, = 2.01 ( 4.57/zg )

2/a

2. The constants a and zg are tabulated in Table 207A.9-l.

3. Linear interpolation for intermediate values of height z is permitted.
4. Exposure categories are defined in Section 207 A. 7.

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Notes:
I. The term "signs" in notes below also applies to "freestanding walls".

2. Signs with openings comprising less than 30% of the gross area are classified as solid signs. Force coefficients for solid signs with
openings shall be permitted to be multiplied by the reduction factor (1 - (1 - E)15). •

3. To allow for both normal and oblique wind directions, the following cases shall be considered:
For s/h < 1:
CASE A: resultant force acts normal to the face of the sign through the geometric center.
CASE B: resultant force acts normal to the face of the sign at a distance from the geometric center toward the windward
edge equal to 0.2 times the average width of the sign.
For B/s 2': 2, CASE C must also be considered:
CASE C: resultant forces act normal to the face of the sign through the geometric centers of each region.

For s/h = 1:
The same cases as above except that the vertical locations of the resultant forces occur at a distance above the geometric
center equal to 0.05 times the average height of the sign.

4. For CASE C where s/h > 0.8, force coefficients shall be multiplied by the reduction factor (1. 8 - s/h).

5. Linear interpolation is permitted for values of s/h, B/s and Lr/s other than shown.

6. Notation:
B: horizontal dimension of sign, m; E: ratio of solid area to gross area;
h: height of the sign, m Lr: horizontal dimension of return comer, m
s : vertical dimension of the sign, m;
Figure 2070.4-1
Design Wind Loads Force Coefficients (Cr) Other Structures
All Heights of Solid Freestanding Walls & Solid Freestanding Signs

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h/D
Cross-Section Type of Surface
7 25
All 1.3 1.4 2.0
All 1.0 1.1 1.5
All 1.0 1.2 1.4
Moderate! Smooth 0.5 0.6 0.7
Round (DJ"ih > 2. 5)
Rou h ( D'/D = 0.02 ) 0.7 0.8 0.9
(DJ'ch > 5. 3, Din m, qz in N/m 2)
h (D'/D = 0.08 ) 0.8 1.0 1.2
Round (DJ"ih ~ 2. 5)
All 0.7 0.8 1.2
( D qz ~ 5. 3, D in m, qz in N/m2)
Notes:
I. The design wind force shall be calculated based on the area of the structure projected on a plane normal to the wind direction. The
force shall be assumed to act parallel to the wind direction.
2. Linear interpolation is permitted for h/ D values other than shown.
3. Notation:
D: diameter of circular cross-section and least horizontal dimension of square, hexagonal or octagonal cross-sections at elevation
under consideration, in meters;
D': depth of protruding elements such as ribs and spoilers, m; and
h: height of structure, m; and
q,: velocity pressure evaluated at height z above ground, Nim'
4. For rooftop equipment on buildings with a mean roof height of h :5 18 m, use Section 2070.5.1.

Figure 2070.5-1
Other Structures Force Coefficients, Cr
Chimneys, Tanks, Rooftop Equipment, & Similar Structures

Flat-Sided Rounded Members

E
Members D qz s 5. 3 D qz > 5.3
< 0.1 2.0 1.2 0.8
0.1 to 0.29 1.8 1.3 0.9
0.3 to 0.7 1.6 1.5 1.1
Notes:
I. Signs with openings comprising 30% or more of the gross area are classified as open signs.
2. The calculation of the design wind forces shall be based on the area of all exposed members and elements projected on a plane
normal to the wind direction. Forces shall be assumed to act parallel to the wind direction.
3. The area Ar consistent with these force coefficients is the solid area projected normal to the wind direction.

4. Notation:
s: ratio of solid area to gross area;
D: diameter of a typical round member, m;
q,: velocity pressure evaluated at height z above ground, Nim'

Figure 2070.5-2
Other Structures Force Coefficients, Cr All Heights of Open Signs & Lattice Frameworks

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Tower Cross Section Ct

Square 4. 0E2 - 5. 9E + 4. 0
Triangle 3.4E2 - 4. 7E + 3.4
Notes:
1. For all wind directions considered, the area A1 consistent with the specified force coefficients shall be the solid area of a tower face
projected on the plane of that face for the tower segment under consideration.
2. The specified force coefficients are for towers with structural angles or similar flat sided members.
3. For towers containing rounded members, it is acceptable to multiply the specified force coefficients by the following factor when
determining wind forces on such members:
0. 51€2 + 0. 57, but not> 1.0
4. Wind forces shall be applied in the directions resulting in maximum member forces and reactions. For towers with square cross-sections,
wind forces shall be multiplied by the following factor when the wind is directed along a tower diagonal:
1 + 0. 75E, but not> 1.2

5. Wind forces on tower appurtenances such as ladders, conduits, lights, elevators, etc., shall be calculated using appropriate force
coefficients for these elements.
6. Notation:
E: ratio of solid area to gross area of one tower face for the segment under consideration.

Figure 2070.5-2
Other Structures Force Coefficients, c1 Trussed Towers of All Heights

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207E Wind Loads - Components and Cladding indicate that some reduction in pressures for components 4.
(C&C) and cladding of buildings located in Exposure B is
justified. Hence, the code permits the use of the applicable
Commentary: exposure category when using these coefficients.

In developing the set of pressure coefficients applicable for The pressure coefficients given in Figure 207£.6-1 for
the design of components and cladding (C&C) as given in buildings with mean height greater than 18 m were
Figures 207£.4-1, 207E.4-2A, 207E.4-2B, 207E.4-2C, developed.following a similar approach, but the influence
207E.4-3, 207E.4-4, 207E.4-5A, 207E.4-5B, and 207E.4- of exposure was not enveloped (Stathopoulos and
6, an envelope approach was followed but using different Dumitrescu-Brulotte 1989). Therefore, exposure 5.
methods thanfor the MWFRS of Figure 207C.4-l. Because categories B, C, or D may be used with the values of(GCp)
of the small effective area that may be involved in the in Figure 207E.6-l as appropriate.
design of a particular component (consider, e.g., the
effective area associated with the de ·i 'JII of afastener), the 207E.l Scope 6.
point wise pressure fluctuations ma , be lligh/y correlated
over the efleclive area of interest. Consider the local purl in 207E.l.l Building Types
loads shown in Figure C207C.4-l. The approach involved 2
spatial averaging and time averaging of the point This chapter applies to the determination of wind pressures
pressures over the effective area transmitting loads to the on components and cladding (C&C) on buildings.
purlin while the building model was permitted to rotate in
the wind tunnel through 360°. As the induced localized l. Part I is applicable to an enclosed or partially
pressures may also vary widely as afunction of the specific enclosed:
location on the building, height above ground level,
exposure, and more importantly, local geometric • Low-rise building (see definition Ill
discontinuities and location of the element relative to the Section 207 A.2)
boundaries in the building surfaces (walls, roof lines),
these factors were also enveloped in the wind tunnel tests.
• Building with h :s; 18 m
Thus.for the pressure coefficients given in Figures 207£.4-
1, 207E.4-2A, 207E.4-2B, 207E.4-2C, 207E.4-3, 207E.4-4,
The building has a flat roof, gable roof, multispan
207E.4-5A, 207E.4-5B, and 207E.4-6, the directionality of
gable roof, hip roof, monoslope roof, stepped roof, or
the wind and influence of exposure have been removed and
sawtooth roof and the wind pressures are calculated
the surfaces of the building "zoned" to reflect an envelope
from a wind pressure equation.
of the peak pressures possible for a given design
application.
2. Part 2 is a simplified approach and is applicable to an
enclosed:
As indicated in the discussion for Figure 207C.4-l, the
wind tunnel experiments checked both Exposure B and C
terrains. Basically (GCp) values associated with Exposure • Low-rise building (see definition in
Section 207 A.2)
B terrain would be higher than those for Exposure C
terrain because of reduced velocity pressure in Exposure
B terrain. The (GCp) values given in Figures 207£.4-1, • Building with h :s; 18 m
207E.4-2A, 207E.4-2B, 207E.4-2C, 207E.4-3, 207E.4-4,
The building has a flat roof, gable roof, or hip roof and
207E.4-5A, 207E.4-5B, and 207E.4-6 are associated with
the wind pressures are determined directly from a
Exposure C terrain as obtained in the wind tunnel.
table.
However, they may also be used for any exposure when the
correct velocity pressure representing the appropriate
exposure is used as discussed below. 3. Part 3 ts applicable to an enclosed or partially
enclosed:
The wind tunnel studies conducted by ESDU (1990)
determined that when low-rise buildings (h < 18 m) are • Building with h > 18 m
embedded in suburban terrain (Exposure B), the pressures
on components and cladding in most cases are lower than The building has a flat roof, pitched roof, gable roof,
those currently used in the standards and codes, although hip roof, mansard roof, arched roof, or domed roof and
the values show a very large scatter because of high the wind pressures are calculated from a wind pressure
turbulence and many variables. The results seem to equation.

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4. Part 4 is a simplified approach and is applicable to an Commentary:

enclosed:
Air-permeable roof or wall claddings a/lo~ partial air
• Building with h ::; 48 m pressure equalization between their exterior and interior
surfaces. Examples include siding, pressure-equalized rain
The building has a flat roof, gable roof, hip roof, screen walls, shingles, tiles, concrete roof pavers, and
monoslope roof, or mansard roof and the wind aggregate roof surfacing.
pressures are determined directly from a table.
The peak pressure acting across an air-permeable
5. Part 5 is applicable to an open building of all heights cladding material is dependent on the characteristics of
having a pitched free roof, monoslope free roof, or other components or layers of a building envelope
trough free roof. assembly. At any given instant the total net pressure across
a building envelope assembly will be equal to the sum of
6. Part 6 is applicable to building appurtenances such as the partial pressures across the individual layers as shown
roof overhangs and parapets and rooftop equipment. in Figure C207E.l-l. However, the proportion of the total
net pressure borne by each layer will vary from instant to
207E.1.2 Conditions instant due to fluctuations in the external and internal
pressures and will depend on the porosity and stiffness of
A building whose design wind loads are determined in each layer, as well as the volumes of the air spaces between
accordance with this chapter shall comply with all of the the layers. As a result, although there is load sharing
following conditions: among the various layers, the sum of the peak pressures
across the individual layers will typically exceed the peak
1. The building is a regular-shaped building as defined in pressure across the entire system. In the absence of
Section 207A.2. detailed information on the division of loads, a simple,
conservative approach is to assign the entire differential
2. The building does not have response characteristics pressure to each layer designed to carry load.
making it subject to across wind loading, vortex
shedding, or instability due to galloping or flutter; or it To maximize pressure equalization (reduction) across any
does not have a site location for which channeling cladding system (irrespective of the permeability of the
effects or buffeting in the wake of upwind obstructions cladding itself), the layer or layers behind the cladding
warrant special consideration. should be:

207El.3 Limitations • relatively stiff in comparison to the cladding material

and ·
The provisions of this chapter take into consideration the
load magnification effect caused by gusts in resonance with • relatively air-impermeable in comparison to the
along-wind vibrations of flexible buildings. The loads on cladding material.
buildings not meeting the requirements of Section
207E. l .2, or having- unusual shapes or response Furthermore, the air space between the cladding and the
characteristics, shall be determined using recognized next adjacent building envelope surface behind the
literature documenting such wind load effects or shall use cladding (e.g., the exterior sheathing) should be as small
the wind tunnel procedure specified in Section 207F. as practicable and compartmentalized to avoid
communication or venting between different pressure
207E.1.4 Shielding zones of a building's surfaces.

There shall be no reductions in velocity pressure due to The design wind pressures derived from Section 207£
apparent shielding afforded by buildings and other represent the pressure differential between the exterior and
structures or terrain features. interior surfaces of the exterior envelope (wall or roof
system). Because of partial air-pressure equalization
207E.1.5 Air-Permeable Cladding provided by air-permeable claddings, the components and
cladding pressures derived from Section 207£ can
Design wind loads determined from Section 207E shall be overestimate the load on air-permeable cladding elements.
used for air-permeable cladding unless approved test data The designer may elect either to use the loads derived from
or recognized literature demonstrates lower loads for the Section 207£ or to use loads derived by an approved
type of air-permeable cladding being considered. alternative method. ff the designer desires to determine the

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pressure differential across a specific cladding element in

combination with other elements comprising a specific
building envelope assembly, appropriate full-scale
pressure measurements should be made on the applicable
building envelope assembly, or reference should be made
to recognized literature (Cheung and Melbourne 1986,
Haig 1990, Baskaran 1992, Southern Building Code
Congress International 1994, Peterka et al. 1997, ASTM
2006, 2007, and Kala et al. 2008) for documentation
pertaining to wind loads. Such alternative methods may
vary according to a given cladding product or class of
cladding products or assemblies because each has unique
features that affectpressure equalization.

EXTERIOR LAYERSiEATHING
AIRSPACE WALL CAVITY

CLADOtNG .......-- INTERIOR LAYER/FINISH

I
I
I
BUILDING BUILD NG
EXTERIOR 8 I b t tj
INTERIOR
•I • • •
I P.-i = presuedifferentialacrosscladdng layer
~ - = presswedlrerentielacrossexteria layer/sheathing
I ~- : S)f9SSll'edifferential.acrossirterior layer/finish
I
I

Figure C207E. l - l
Distribution of Net Components and Cladding Pressure Acting on a Building Surface
(Building Envelope) Comprised of Three Components (Layers)

207E.2 General Requirements • Basic Wind Speed V (Section 207A.5)

• Wind directionality factor Kd (Section 207A.6)
207E.2.1 Wind Load ParametersSpecified in Section
207A • Exposure category (Section 207A.7)
• Topographic factor Kzt (Section 207A.8)
The following wind load parameters are specified in • Gust Effect Factor (Section 207A.9)
Section 207A:
• Enclosure classification (Section 207 A. l 0)

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• Internal pressure coefficient (GCpi) topographic factor defined, see

(Section 207A.11). Section 207A.8
basic wind speed, see Section 207 A.5
207E.2.2 Minimum Design Wind Pressures velocity pressure calculated usmg
Equation 207E.3-l at height h
The design wind pressure for components and cladding of
buildings shall not be less than a net pressure ofO.77 kN/m2 The numerical coefficient 0.613 shall be used except where
acting in either direction normal to the surface. sufficient climatic data are available to justify the selection
of a different value of this factor for a design application.
207E.2.3 Tributary Areas Greater than 65 m2
Commentary:
Component and cladding elements with tributary areas
greater than 65 m2 shall be permitted to be designed using See commentary, Section C207B.3.2.
the provisions for MWFRS.
Figures 207E.4-I, 207E.4-2A, 207E.4-2B, and
207E.2.4 External Pressure Coefficients 207E.4-2C. The pressure coefficient values provided in
these figures are to be used for buildings with a mean roof
Combined gust effect factor and external pressure height of 18 m or less. The values were obtained from wind-
coefficients for components and cladding, (GCp), are tunne/ tests conducted at the University of Western Ontario
given in the figures associated with this chapter. The (Davenport et al. 1977, 1978), at the James Cook
pressure coefficient values and gust effect factor shall not University of North Queensland (Best and Holmes 1978),
be separated. and at Concordia University (Stathopoulos 1981,
Stathopoulos and Zhu 1988, Stathopoulos and Luchian
207E.3 Velocity Pressure 1990, 1992, and Stathopoulos and Saathoff 1991). These
coefficients were refined to reflect results offall-scale tests
207E.3.1 Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient conducted by the National Bureau of Standards (Marshall
1977) and the Building Research Station, England (Eaton
and Mayne 1975). Pressure coefficients for hemispherical
Based on the exposure category determined in
domes on the ground or on cylindrical structures were
Section 207A.7 .3, a velocity pressure exposure coefficient
based on wind-tunnel tests (Taylor 1991). Some of the
Kz or Kh, as applicable, shall be determined from
characteristics of the values in thefigure are as follows:
Table 207E.3-l. For a site located in a transition zone
between exposure categories, that is, near to a change in 1. The values are combined values of (GCp). The gust
ground surface roughness, intermediate values of K z or effect factors from these values should not be
K h» between those shown in Table 207E.3-1, are permitted, separated.
provided that they are determined by a rational analysis
method defined in the recognized literature. 2. The velocity pressure qh evaluated at mean roof
height should be used with all values of(GCp).
Commentary: 3. The values provided in the figure represent the upper
bounds of the most severe values for any wind
See commentary, Section C207B.3.1. direction. The reduced probability that the design
wind speed may not occur in the particular direction
207E.3.2 Velocity Pressure for which the worst pressure coefficient is recorded
has not been included in the values shown in the
Velocity pressure, qz, evaluated at height z shall be figure.
calculated by the following equation:
4. The wind-tunnel values, as measured, were based on
the mean hourly wind speed. The values provided in
qz = 0. 613KzKztKdV2 (Nlm2);V in (207E.3-l)
the figures are the measured values divided by (1.53)2
mis (see Figure C207A.5-l) to adjust for the reduced
pressure coefficient values associated with a 3-s gust
where speed.
wind directionality factor, see Section
Each component and cladding element should be designed
207A.6
for the maximum positive and negative pressures
velocity pressure exposure coefficient, see
(including applicable internal pressures) acting on it. The
Section 207E.3. l
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pressure coefficient values should be determined for each Figure 207E.6-J. The pressure coefficients shown in this
component and cladding element on the basis of its figure reflect the results obtained from comprehensive
location on the building and the effective area for the wind tunnel studies carried out (Stathopoulos and
element. Research (Stathopoulos and Zhu 1988, 1990) Dumitrescu-Brulotte 1989). The availability of more
indicated that the pressure coefficients provided generally comprehensive wind tunnel data has also allowed a
apply to facades with architectural features, such as simplification of the zoning for pressure coefficients, flat
balconies, ribs, and variousfacade textures. In ASCE 7-02, roofs are now divided into three zones, and walls are
the roof slope range and values of (GCp) were updated represented by two zones.
based on subsequent studies (Stathopoulos et al. 1999,
2000, 2001). The external pressure coefficients and zones given in
Figure 207£.6-1 were established by wind tunnel tests on
Figures 207E.4-4, 207E.4-5A, and 207E.4-5B. These isolated "box-like" buildings (Akins and Cermak 1975 and
figures present values of (GCp) for the design of roof Peterka and Cermak 1975). Boundary-layer wind-tunnel
components and cladding for buildings with multispan tests on high-rise buildings (mostly in downtown city
gable roofs and buildings with monoslope roofs. The centers) show that variations in pressure coefficients and
coefficients are based on wind tunnel studies (Stathopoulos the distribution of pressure on the different building
and Mohammadian 1986, Surry and Stathopoulos 1988, facades are obtained (Templin and Cermak 1978). These
and Stathopoulos and Saathoff 1991). variations are due to building geometry, low attached
buildings, nonrectangular cross-sections, setbacks, and
Figure 207E.4-6. The values of(GCp) in thisfigure arefor sloping surfaces. In addition, surrounding buildings
the design of roof components and cladding for buildings contribute to the variations in pressure. Wind tunnel tests
indicate that pressure coefficients are not distributed
with sawtooth roofs and mean roof height, h, less than or
symmetrically and can give rise to torsional wind loading
equal to 18 m. Note that the coefficients for corner zones
on the building.
on segment A differfrom those coefficients for corner zones
on the segments designated as B, C, and D. Also, when the
roof angle is less than or equal to 10°, values of (GCp)for Boundary-layer wind-tunnel tests that include modeling of
surrounding buildings permit the establishment of more
regular gable roofs (Figure 207E.4-2A) are to be used The
exact magnitudes and distributions of(GCp)for buildings
coefficients included in Figure 207£.4-6 are based on wind
tunnel studies reported by Saathoff and Stathopoulos that are not isolated or "boxlike" in shape.
(1992).

Figure 207E.4-7. This figure for cladding pressures on

dome roofs is based on Taylor (1991). Negative pressures
are to be applied to the entire surface, because they apply
along the full arc that is perpendicular to the wind
direction and that passes through the top of the dome.
Users are cautioned that only three shapes were available
to define values in this figure (h0/D = 0. 5, f /D =
0.5; h0/D = 0.0, f/D = 0.5; and h0/D = 0.0, fl
D = 0.33).

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Table 207E.3- I
Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficients, Kh and Kz

Exposure
Height above ground level, z
(m)
B c D
0 - 4.5 0.70 0.85 1.03
6.0 0.70 0.90 1.08
7.5 0.70 0.94 1.12
9.0 0.70 0.98 1.16
12.0 0.76 1.04 1.22
15.0 0.81 1.09 1.27
18.0 0.85 1.13 1.31
21.0 0.89 1.17 1.34
24.0 0.93 1.21 1.38
27.0 0.96 1.24 1.40
30.0 0.99 1.26 1.43
36.0 1.04 1.31 1.48
42.0 1.09 1.36 1.52
48.0 1.13 1.39 1.55
54.0 1.17 1.43 1.58
60.0 1.20 1.46 1.61
75.0 1.28 1.53 1.68
90.0 1.35 1.59 1.73
105.0 1.41 1.64 1.78
120.0 1.47 1.69 1.82
135.0 1.52 1.73 1.86
150.0 1.56 1.77 1.89
Notes:

l. The velocity pressure exposure coefficient Kz may be determined from the following formula:

For 4.57 m :5 z :5 z8 For z < 4.57 m

2/a 2/a
K, = 2. 01 ( z/zg ) K, = 2.01 ( 4.57/zg )

2. a and zg are tabulated in Table 207A.9-1.

3. Linear interpolation for intermediate values of height z is acceptable.
4. Exposure categories are defined in Section 207 A.7.

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Part I: Low-Rise Buildings 207E.4.2 Design Wind Pressures

Commentary: Design wind pressures on component and cladding

elements of low-rise buildings and buildings with
The component and cladding tables in Figure 207£.5-1 are h :S 18 m shall be determined from the following equation:
a tabulation of the pressures on an enclosed, regular, 9-m
high building with a roof as described. The pressures can
be modified to a different exposure and height with the 207E.4-l
same adjustment factors as the MWFRS pressures. For the
designer to use this method for the design of the where
components and cladding, the building must conform to all velocity pressure evaluated at mean roof
five requirements in Section 207£. 6; otherwise one of the height h as defined in Section 207E.3
other procedures specified in Section 207£.1.1 must be external pressure coefficients given in:
used.
• Figure 207E.4-1 (walls)
207E.4 Building Types • Figures. 207E.4-2A to 207E.4-2C (flat
roofs, gable roofs, and hip roofs)
The provisions of Section 207E.4 are applicable to an • Figure 207E.4-3 (stepped roofs)
enclosed and partially enclosed: • Figure 207E.4-4 (multispan gable roofs)
• Figures 207E.4-5A and 207E.4-58
• Low-rise building (see definition in Section 207A.2) (monoslope roofs)
• Figure 207E.4-6 (sawtooth roofs)
• Building with h :S 18 m • Figure 207E.4- 7 ( domed roofs)
• Figure 207B.4-3, footnote 4 (arched roofs)
The building has a flat roof, gable roof, multispan gable internal pressure coefficient given in
roof, hip roof, monoslope roof, stepped roof, or sawtooth Table 207A.1 l-1
roof. The steps required for the determination of wind loads
on components and cladding for these building types are
shown in Table 207E.4- l.

207E.4.1 Conditions User Note:

For the determination of the design wind pressures on the Use Part 1 of Section 207E to determine wind pressures
components and claddings using the provisions of on C&C of enclosed and partially enclosed low-rise
Section 207E.4.2 the conditions indicated on the selected buildings having roof shapes as specified in the
figure(s) shall be applicable to the building under applicable figures. The provisions in Part 1 are based
consideration. on the Envelope Procedure with wind pressures
calculated using the specified equation as applicable to
each building surface. For buildings for which these
provisions are applicable this method generally yields
the lowest wind pressures of all analytical methods
contained in this code.

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Table 207E.4-l Part 2: Low-Rise Buildings (Simplified)

Steps to Determine C&C Wind Loads
Enclosed and Partially Enclosed 207E.5 Building Types
Low-rise Buildings
The provisions of Section 207E.5 are applicable to an
Step I: Determine risk category of building or other enclosed:
structure, see Table I 03-1
• Low-rise building (see definition in Section 207A.2)
Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5-
1 A, B orC • Building with h ::; 18 m

Step 3: Determine wind load parameters: The building has a flat roof, gable roof, or hip roof. The
> Wind directionality factor, Kd, see steps required for the determination of wind loads on
Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1 components and cladding for these building types are
shown in Table 207E.5- l.
> Exposure category B, C or D, see Section
207A.7 207E.5.l Conditions
» Topographic factor, Kzt, see Section
For the design of components and cladding the building
207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-1
shall comply with all the following conditions:
> Enclosure classification, see Section
207A.10 I. The mean roof height h must be less than or equal to
» Internal pressure coefficient, (GCva, see 18 m (i.e. h::; 18 m).
Section 207A. I I and Table 207A.11-1
2. The building is enclosed as defined in
Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure Section 207A.2 and conforms to the wind-borne debris
coefficient tc, or Kh, see Table 207E.3-l provisions of Section 207A. I 0.3.
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure, qh, see
3. The building is a regular-shaped building or structure
Equation 207E.3- l
as defined in Section 207 A.2.
Step 6: Determine external pressure coefficient,
(GCv) 4. The building does not have response characteristics
making it .subject to across wind loading, vortex
> Walls, see Figure 207E.4-1 shedding, or instability due to galloping or flutter; and
> Flat roofs, gable roofs, hip roofs, see it does not have a site location for which channeling
Figure 207E.4-2 effects or buffeting in the wake ofupwind obstructions
> Stepped roofs, see Figure 207E.4-3 warrant special consideration.
> Multispan gable roofs, see Figure 207E.4- 5. The building has either a flat roof, a gable roof with
4 8::; 45°, or a hip roof with 8 ~ 27°.
> Monoslope roofs, see Figure 207E.4-5
> Sawtooth roofs, see Figure 207E.4-6
> Domed roofs, see Figure 207E.4- 7
> Arched roofs, see Figure 2078.4-3
footnote 4
Step 7: Calculate wind pressure, p, Equation 207E.4-1

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207E.5.2 Design Wind Pressures Table 207E.5- l

Steps to Determine C&C
Net design wind pressures, Pnet, for component and Wind Loads Enclosed Low-rise Buildings
cladding of buildings designed using the procedure (Simplified Method)
specified herein represent the net pressures (sum of internal
and external) that shall be applied normal to each building
Step Determine risk category, see Table I03-1
surface as shown in Figure 207E.5- l. Pnet shall be
I:
determined by the following equation:
Step Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the
2: applicable risk category, see Figure 207 A.S-
Pnet = ).K ztPnet9 (207E.5-l)
I A, B or C

where Step Determine wind load parameters:

3:
). adjustment factor for building height and
~ Exposure category B, C or D, see Section
exposure from Figure 207E.5- l
207A.7
topographic factor as defined in
Section 207A.8 evaluated at 0.33 mean ~ Topographic factor, Kzt, see Section
roof height, 0. 33h 207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-l
Pnet30 net design wind pressure for Exposure B,
Step Enter figure to determine wind pressures
at h = 9 m, from Figure 207E.5- l
4: at h = 9 m., Pnet9, see Figure 207E.5- l
Step Enter figure to determine adjustment for
5: building height and exposure, )., see Figure
207E.5-l
User Note:
Step Determine adjusted wind pressures, Pnet, see
Part 2 of Section 207E is a simplified method to 6: Equation 207E.5- l.
determine wind pressures on C&C of enclosed low-rise
buildings having flat, gable or hip roof shapes. The
provisions of Part 2 are based on the Envelope
Procedure of Part 1 with wind pressures determined
from a table and adjusted as appropriate.

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Part 3: Buildings with h > 18 m 207E.6.2 Design Wind Pressures

Commentary: Design wind pressures on component and cladding for all

buildings with h > 18 m shall be determined from the
In Equation 207E.6-1 a velocity pressure term, qi, appears following equation:
that is defined as the "velocity pressure for internal
pressure determination. " The positive internal pressure is 207E.6-I
dictated by the positive exterior pressure on the windward
face at the point where there is an opening. The positive where
exterior pressure at the opening is governed by the value
ofq at the level of the opening, not qh. For positive internal q q2 for windward walls calculated at height z
pressure evaluation, q I may conservatively be evaluated at above the ground
=
height h (q1 qh). For low buildings this does not make q q h for leeward walls, side walls, and roofs
much difference, but for the example of a 91.5-m-ta/l evaluated at height h
building in Exposure B with the highest opening at 18 m, qh for windward walls, side walls, leeward
the difference between q9_15 and q18 represents a 59 walls, and roofs of enclosed buildings and for
percent increase in internal pressure. This is unrealistic negative internal pressure evaluation in
and represents an unnecessary degree of conservatism. partially enclosed buildings
Accordingly, q1 = q2 for positive internal pressure q2 for positive internal pressure evaluation in
evaluation in partially enclosed buildings where height z partially enclosed buildings where height z is
is defined as the level of the highest opening in the building defined as the level of the highest opening in
that could affect the positive internal pressure. For the building that could affect the positive
buildings sited in wind-borne debris regions, glazing that internal pressure. For positive internal
is not impact resistant or protected with an impact pressure evaluation, q1 may conservatively be
protective system, q1 should be treated as an opening. evaluated at height h(qi = qh)
External pressure coefficients given in:
207E.6 Building Types • Figure 207E.6- l for walls and flat roofs
• Figure 2078.4-3, footnote 4, for arched
The provisions of Section 207E.6 are applicable to an roofs
enclosed or partially enclosed building with a mean roof • Figure 207E.4-7 for domed roofs
height h > 18 m with a flat roof, pitched roof, gable roof, • Note 6 of Figure 207E.6-l
hip roof, mansard roof, arched roof, or domed roof. The Internal pressure coefficient given in
steps required for the determination of wind loads on Table207A.ll-l
components and cladding for these building types are
shown in Table 207E.6-l. q and q1 shall be evaluated usmg exposure defined in
Section 207A.11-1
207E.6.1 Conditions
Exception:
For the determination of the design wind pressures on the
component and cladding using the provisions of In buildings with a mean roof height h greater than 18 m
Section 207E.6.2, the conditions indicated on the selected and less than 27.4 m, ( GCP) values from Figures 207£.4-
figure(s) shall be applicable to the building under 1 through 207£.4-6 shall be permitted to be used if the
consideration. height to width ratio is one or less.

User Note:

Section Part 3 of Section 207E for determining wind

pressures for C&C of enclosed and partially enclosed
buildings with h > 18 m having roof shapes as specified
in the applicablefigures. These provisions are based on
the Directional Procedure with wind pressures
calculated from the specified equation applicable to
each building surface.

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Table 207E.6-l Part 4: Buildings with h ~ 48 m (Simplified)

Steps to Determine C&C Wind Loads
Enclosed and Partially Enclosed Commentary:
Building with h > 18 m
This section has been added to ASCE 7-10 to cover the
common practical case of enclosed buildings up to height
Step I: Determine risk category, see Table 103-1
h = 49 m. Table 207£. 7-2 includes wall and roofpressures
Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the forflat roofs re < 10"). gable roofs, hip roofs, monos/ope
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.S- roofs, and mansard roofs. Pre isures are derived from
IA, B or C Figure 207E.6-I (/fut roofs), Figure ...l)7E.4-2A. B. mu/
(gable and hip roofs), and Figure 207E.4-5A and B
Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:
(monoslope roofs) of Part 3. Pressures were selected for
»- Wind directionality factor, Kd, see each zone that encompasses the largest pressure
Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1 coefficients for the comparable zones from the different
roof shapes. Thu , for some C(I es. the pressures tabulated
»- Exposure category B, C or D, see Section
are conservative in order to malntatn simplicity. The (GCp)
207A.7
values ji-0111 these figures 11 ere combined with an internal
»- Topographic factor, Kzt, see Section pre isure coeffielent I+ or-0.18) to obtain a net coefficient
207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-l from which pressures were calculated. The tabulated
pressures are applicable to the entire zone shown in the
»- Enclosure classification, see Section
various figures.
207A.10
»- Internal pressure coefficient, (Gcpa, see Pressures are shown for an effective wind area of0.93 rn1.
Section 207A.11 and Table 207A.11-1 A reduction factor is also shown to obtain pressures for
larger effective wind areas. The reduction factors are
Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure based on the graph of external pressure coefficients shown
coefficient Kz or Kh, see Table 207E.3-l in the figures in Part 3 and are based on the most
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure, qh, see Table conservative reduction for each zone from the various
207E.3-l figures.

Step 6: Determine external pressure coefficient, 207E.7 Building Types

(GCP)
>-, Walls and flat roofs, (O < 10°), see The provisions of Section 207E. 7 are applicable to an
Figure 207E.6- l enclosed building having a mean roof height h ~ 49 m
with a flat roof, gable roof, hip roof, monoslope roof, or
»- Gable and hip roofs, see Figure 207E.4-2 mansard roof. The steps required for the determination of
per Note 6 of Figure 207E.6- l wind loads on components and cladding for these building
»- Arched roofs, see Figure 2078.4-3, types are shown in Table 207E.7-1.
footnote 4
>"' Domed roofs, see Figure 207E.4-7
Step 7: Calculate wind pressure, p, Equation 207E.6-
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207E.7.1 Wind Loads-Components and Cladding

User Note:
207E.7.l.1 Wall and Roof Surfaces

Part 4 of Section 207E is a simplified method for

Design wind pressures on the designated zones of walls
determining wind pressures for C&C of enclosed and
and roofs surfaces shall be determined from
partially enclosed buildings with h :S 49 m. having roof
Table 207E.7-2 based on the applicable basic wind speed
shapes as specified in the applicable figures. These
V, mean roof height h, and roof slope 8. Tabulated
provisions are based on the Directional Procedure from
pressures shall be multiplied by the exposure adjustment
Part 3 with wind pressures selected directlyfrom a table
factor (EAF) shown in the table if exposure is different
and adjusted as applicable.
than Exposure C. Pressures in Table 207E.7-2 are based on
an effective wind area of 0.93 1112• Reductions in wind
pressure for larger effective wind areas may be taken based Table 207E.7- I
on the reduction multipliers (RF) shown in the table. Steps to Determine C&C Wind Loads
Pressures are to be applied over the entire zone shown in Enclosed Building with h > 48.8 m
the figures. Final design wind pressure shall be determined
from the following equation:
Step Determine risk category, see Table I 03-1
I:
P = Ptable(EAF)(RF)Kzt (207E.7-l)
Step Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the
where 2: applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.S-
IA, B or C
RF effective area reduction factor from
Table 207E.7-2 Step Determine wind load parameters:
EAF Exposure adjustment factor from 3:
Table 207E.7-2 }> Exposure category B, C or D, see Section
topographic factor as defined m
207A.7
Kzt
Section 207 A.8 Step Enter Table 207E.7-2 to determine pressure on
4: walls and roof, p, using Equation 207E.7-l.
207E.7.l.2 Parapets Roof types are:

Design wind pressures on parapet surfaces shall be based }> Flat roof (fJ < 10°)
on wind pressures for the applicable edge and corner zones }> Gable roof
in which the parapet is located, as shown in
Table 207E.7-2, modified based on the following two load }> Hip roof
cases: }> Monoslope roof

• Load Case A shall consist of applying the applicable }> Mansard roof
positive wall pressure from the table to the front Step Determine topographic factors, Kzt, and apply
surface of the parapet while applying the applicable 5: factor to pressures determined from tables (if
negative edge or corner zone roof pressure from the applicable), see Section 207A.8
table to the back surface.

• Load Case B shall consist of applying the applicable Pressures in Table 207E.7-2 are based on an effective wind
positive wall pressure from the table to the back of the area of 0.93 m2. Reduction in wind pressure for larger
parapet surface and applying the applicable negative effective wind area may be taken based on the reduction
wall pressure from the table to the front surface. factor shown in the table. Pressures are to be applied to the
parapet in accordance with Figure 207E.7-l. The height h
to be used with Figure 207E. 7-1 to determine the pressures
shall be the height to the top of the parapet. Determine final
pressure from Equation 207E. 7-1.

Commentary:

Parapet component and cladding wind pressures can be

obtained from the tables as shown in the parapet figures
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from the table. The pressures obtained are slightly Commentary:

conservative based on the net pressure coefficients for
parapets compared to roof zones from Part 3. Two load Component and cladding pressures for roof overhangs can
cases must be considered based on pressures applied to be obtained from the tables as shown in Figure 207E. 7-2.
both windward and leeward parapet surfaces as shown in These pressures are slightly conservative and are based on
Figure 207E. 7-1. the external pressure coefficients contained in Figure
207E.4-2A to 207E.4-2Cfrom Part 3.
207E.7.1.3 Roof Overhangs

Design wind pressure on r< of overhang shall be based on

wind pressures shown for th applicable zones in Table
207E.7-2 modified as described herein. · r Zones 1 and 2,
a multiplier of 1.0 shall be used on pressures shown in
Table 207E.7-2. For Zone 3, a multiplier of 1.15 shall be
used on pressures shown in Table 207E.7-2.

Pressures in Table 207E.7-2 are based on an effective wind

area of 0.93 m2• Reductions in wind pressure for larger
effective wind areas may be taken based on the reduction
multiplier shown in Table 207E.7-2. Pressures on roof
overhangs include the pressure from the top and bottom
surface of overhang. Pressures on the underside of the
overhangs are equal to the adjacent wall pressures. Refer to
the overhang drawing shown in Figure 207E.7-2.
Determine final pressure from Equation 207E.7-l.

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©
Flat Roof Gable Roof
8<10deg

Hip Roof

Mansard Roof

Figure 207E.7-2
C & C Zones C&C Wall and Roof Pressures, h s 48 m
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Roof and Wall Pressures-Components and Cladding

Exposure Adjustment Factor
48
-- -
45
Exposure AdjustmentFactor
-1 1--
-- ,_
--- -
42
:::=t=
-
h (m.) Exp B ExpD
---- - -
39

36
-- _,_ 48.0
45.0
0.809
0.805
1.113
1.116
..... -
.-.. 33
,_. --1 ....
42.0
·- -
0.801 1.11 R
--
t=t=

e
'-'
39.0 0.796 1.121
...... 30 36.0 0.792 1.125
.c
l:)J)
·~ 27 ..... -- 33.0 0.786 1.128

==
l:)J)
24
__ -
=== 30.0 0.781 1.132
-
:§?
·; 21
-- ,
-- 27.0
24.0
0.775
0.768
1.137
1.141 -· ~ --- ---
-
.=
~ 21.0 0.760 1.147
18
- 18.0 0.751 1.154
-·-
--
- -
15
15.0 0.741 1.161
-
-- - -··

--
12 12.0 0.729 1.171
-- ~--
9

6
9.0
6.0
0.713
0.692
1.183
1.201
--
4.5 0.677 1.214
3 I I I

0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25
Exposure AdjustmentFactor

Notes to Component and Cladding Wind Pressure Table:

1. For each roof form, Exposure C, V and h determine roof and wall cladding pressures for the applicable zone from tables
above. For other exposures B or D, multiply pressures from table by the appropriate exposure adjustment factor determined
from figure above.
2. Interpolation between h values is permitted. For pressures at other V values than shown in the table, multiply table value
for any given V 'in the table as shown above:
Pressure at desired V = pressure from table at V 'x [V desired/V j 2
3. Where two load cases are shown, both positive and negative pressures shall be considered.
4. Pressures are shown for an effective wind area= 0.93 rn2• For larger effective wind areas, the pressure shown may be
reduced by the reduction coefficient applicable to each zone.
Notation:
h mean roof height (m)
V Basic wind speed (kph)
Table 207£.7-2 (continued)
C & C Zones C&C Wall and Roof Pressures, h::;:; 48 m
Enclosed Buildings

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Reduction Factors
Effective Wind Area

1----1-- -- --l--t-+-1----1--- -->---- -- -I---H-----l'--1---1--1--+--l-l-+--I

1----1-- - - - -- - ·--- _, _, ---- ·- ·- --
1----J-- -- --1--t--t-1----1--1--t--+--t-+--1--+-J>-------t-- t--1-11-t·-+-H

1----1---1--1--1--1---l-·l-~-1--~~ ~,,....~~~--..:=,,-.'+oo""-=:l-~-~~--,,,--~--1--,--f--l-+~--~
.............
1-----1-- --1--t--1-+-+-H--""~~d"o,.:-._-'"'1""-:-l--+--I---I- - B
1------t---t--+--+-1--1-1- -1---""-r-.~
........
"'c:--.......-;p"'-k,;;:-J- - - -t---=:=t--.:Jl=---1--+-+-+--l-H
0.9+----1---lt-++++-I-Hl---+'-....3,d-=...,--~--~-l-~~-+....i~-l-..._l--~-+--+=r-+-H-++,t
0.9
~
---1--1-+--1~~,.-~-Hl""""..__.::-~11.--t-------"'!P,,,..,d-.-t-'lf-f·--l-~I
0.8 +---1---,-i-H--+-i-+t---+--t--t--t-+'lod-l+-~---~1--,-r""'t-+-+-IH-I0.8
1-----1---1--1-+--1--t-t-r1----1--1-;-,-;-1H"'~~l--....:,i,,,d-..._--+-t--1-i-t-t-t-l
......._ L•
,----,--- ---- - -i-- -1----1---,---1- -- -,-,--'----•--ll---.~c--1-1-1--1-H
0.7-1-----l---11---l--l--~--l-l-+-11-----1---l-----ll--~~-1-1--1---'--3',,~~--1--~--:::114--i-""-'--10.7
1-----1--- --1•-1,-.1--1--1--1-1----1--1--1--1--t--l-l-+-ll-----1-" ...........
-1---1---1- - - -

~ ---
, _, --,--1--1--t-1-1-1----1---1--1·--1-t·-t-+-t--1------1--- ~~ -- - -
0.6-i----t----i-t--t-t--t-t-+-+---+---t--t--t--t-t-H-t----t----t-i-1-to.....-t""""'0.6
1----1---- -- - - ~ -·----1---1--,-.-1-1--1-1--1-----1--1----t----1--t--+--,t-1-1
-- -- -1-- - - - ·l----1---1--1-1---1-- -,-1-----1--1--,--<---1-i-+-t-l

1.9 4.5 9.3 18.6 46.5 93

Effective Wind Area (m2)

Reduction Factors
Effective Wind Area
Roof Form Sii?n Pressure Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone4 Zone 5
Flat Minus D D D c E
Flat Plus NA NA NA D D
Gable, Mansard Minus B c c c E
Gable, Mansard Plus B B B D D
Hip Minus B c c c E
Hip Plus B B B D D
Monoslope Minus A B D c E
Monoslope Plus c c c D D
Overhangs All A A B NA NA
Table 207E.7-2 (continued)
C & C Effective Wind Area C&C Wall and Roof Pressures, h ~ 48 m
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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 150 -200 kph, h = 4.5 - 15 111
Exposure C
v (kph) 150 200
Load Zone Zone
h (m) Roof Form
Case l 2 3 4 5 l 2 3 4 5
I -1.5579 -2.4453 -3.3328 -1.0649 -1.9523 -2.7696 -4.3473 -5.9249 -1.8932 -3.4708
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.0649 1.0649 NA NA NA 1.8932 1.8932
Gable Roof 1 -1.1635 -1.9523 -2.9384 -1.2621 -1.9523 -2.0685 -3.4708 -5.2238 -2.2438 -3.4708
Mansard Roof 2 0.6705 0.6705 0.6705 1.1635 1.0649 1.1920 1.1920 1.1920 2.0685 1.8932
15
I -1.0649 -1.8537 -2.7412 -1.2621 -1.9523 -1.8932 -3.2955 -4.8732 -2.2438 -3.4708
Hip Roof
2 0.6705 0.6705 0.6705 1.1635 1.0649 1.1920 1.1920 1.1920 2.0685 1.8932
Monoslope I -1.3607 -1.7551 -3.0370 -1.2621 -1.9523 -2.4191 -3.1202 -5.3990 -2.2438 -3.4708
Roof 2 0.5719 0.5719 0.5719 1.1635 1.0649 1.0167 1.0167 1.0167 2.0685 1.8932
I -1.4865 -2.3332 -3.1799 -1.0161 -1.8628 -2.6426 -4.1479 -5.6531 -1.8063 -3.3116
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.0161 1.0161 NA NA NA 1.8063 1.8063
Gable Roof I -1.1101 -1.8628 -2.8036 -1.2042 -1.8628 -1.9736 -3.3116 -4.9841 -2.1408 -3.3116
Mansard Roof 2 0.6397 0.6397 0.6397 1.1101 1.0161 1.1373 1.1373 1.1373 1.9736 1.8063
12
J -1.0161 -1.7687 -2.6154 -1.2042 -1.8628 -1.8063 -3.1444 -4.6496 -2.1408 -3.3116
Hip Roof
2 0.6397 0.6397 0.6397 1.1101 1.0161 1.1373 1.13 73 1.1373 1.9736 1.8063
Monoslope I -1.2983 -1.6746 -2.8977 -1.2042 -1.8628 -2.3081 -2.9771 -5.1514 -2.1408 -3.3116
Roof 2 0.5457 0.5457 0.5457 1.1101 1.0161 0.9701 0.9701 0.9701 1.9736 1.8063
I -1.4007 -2.1986 -2.9964 -0.9574 -1.7553 -2.490 I -3.9086 -5.3270 -1.7021 -3.1206
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 0.9574 0.9574 NA NA NA 1.7021 1.7021
Gable Roof I -1.0461 -1.7553 -2.6418 -1.1347 -1.7553 -1.8597 -3.1206 -4.6966 -2.0173 -3.1206
Mansard Roof 2 0.6028 0.6028 0.6028 1.0461 0.9574 1.0717 1.0717 1.0717 1.8597 1.7021
9
1 -0.9574 -1.6667 -2.4645 -1.1347 -1.7553 -1.7021 -2.9629 -4.3814 -2.0173 -3.1206
Hip Roof
2 0.6028 0.6028 0.6028 1.0461 0.9574 1.0717 1.0717 1.0717 1.8597 1.7021
Monoslope I -1.2234 -1.5780 -2.7305 -1.1347 -1.7553 -2.1749 -2.8053 -4.8542 -2.0173 -3.1206
Roof 2 0.5142 0.5142 0.5142 1.0461 0.9574 0.9141 0.9141 0.9141 1.8597 1.7021
I -1.3435 -2.1088 -2.8741 -0.9184 -1.6837 -2.3885 -3.7490 -5.1096 -1.6326 -2.9932
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 0.9184 0.9184 NA NA NA 1.6326 1.6326
Gable Roof I -1.0034 -1.6837 -2.5340 -1.0884 -1.6837 -1.7838 -2.9932 -4.5049 -1.9350 -2.9932
Mansard Roof 2 0.5782 0.5782 0.5782 1.0034 0.9184 1.0280 1.0280 1.0280 1.7838 1.6326
7.5
1 -0.9184 -1.5986 -2.3639 -1.0884 -1.6837 -1.6326 -2.8420 -4.2025 -1.9350 -2.9932
Hip Roof
2 0.5782 0.5782 0.5782 1.0034 0.9184 1.0280 1.0280 1.0280 1.7838 1.6326
Monoslope I -1.1735 -1.5136 -2.6190 -1.0884 -1.6837 -2.0862 -2.6908 -4.6561 -1.9350 -2.9932
Roof 2 0.4932 0.4932 0.4932 1.0034 0.9184 0.8768 0.8768 0.8768 1.7838 1.6326
I -1.2864 -2.0191 -2.7518 -0.8793 -1.6120 -2.2869 -3.5895 -4.8921 -1.5632 -2.8658
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 0.8793 0.8793 NA NA NA 1.5632 1.5632
Gable Roof I -0.9607 -1.6120 -2.4262 -1.0421 -1.6120 -1.7079 -2.8658 -4.3132 -1.8526 -2.8658
Mansard Roof 2 0.5536 0.5536 0.5536 0.9607 0.8793 0.9842 0.9842 0.9842 1.7079 1.5632
6
I -0.8793 -1.5306 -2.2633 -1.0421 -1.6120 -1.5632 -2.7211 -4.0237 -1.8526 -2.8658
Hip Roof
2 0.5536 0.5536 0.5536 0.9607 0.8793 0.9842 0.9842 0.9842 1.7079 1.5632
Monos lope I -1.1235 -1.4492 -2.5076 -1.0421 -1.6120 -1.9974 -2.5763 -4.4579 -1.8526 -2.8658
Roof 2 0.4722 0.4722 0.4722 0.9607 0.8793 0.8395 0.8395 0.8395 1.7079 1.5632
I -1.2149 -1.9069 -2.5990 -0.8304 -1.5225 -2.1598 -3.3901 -4.6204 -1.4763 -2.7066
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 0.8304 0.8304 NA NA NA 1.4763 1.4763
Gable Roof I -0.9073 -1.5225 -2.2914 -0.9842 -1.5225 -1.6130 -2.7066 -4.0736 -1.7497 -2.7066
Mansard Roof 2 0.5229 0.5229 0.5229 0.9073 0.8304 0.9295 0.9295 0.9295 1.6130 1.4763
4.5
1 -0.8304 -1.4456 -2.1376 -0.9842 -1.5225 -1.4763 -2.5699 -3.8002 -1.7497 -2.7066
Hip Roof
2 0.5229 0.5229 0.5229 0.9073 0.8304 0.9295 0.9295 0.9295 1.6130 1.4763
Monoslope I -1.0611 -1.3687 -2.3683 -0.9842 -1.5225 -1.8864 -2.4332 -4.2103 -1.7497 -2.7066
Roof 2 0.4460 0.4460 0.4460 0.9073 0.8304 0.7928 0.7928 0.7928 1.6130 1.4763

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 250 -300 kph, h = 4.5 - 15 rn
Exposure C
v (kph) 250 300
Load Zone Zone
h (m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 -4.3276 -6.7926 -9.2577 -2.9581 -5.4232 -6.2317 -9.7814 -13.3311 -4.2596 - 7.8093
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 2.9581 2.9581 NA NA NA 4.2596 4.2596
Gable Roof l -3.2320 -5.4232 -8.1621 -3.5059 -5.4232 -4.6541 -7.8093 -11.7534 -5.0485 -7.8093
Mansard Roof 2 l.8625 1.8625 1.8625 3.2320 2.9581 2.6820 2.6820 2.6820 4.6541 4.2596
15
l -2.958 l -5.1493 -7.6143 -3.5059 -5.4232 -4.2596 -7.4149 -10.9646 -5.0485 -7.8093
Hip Roof
2 1.8625 1.8625 1.8625 3.2320 2.9581 2.6820 2.6820 2.6820 4.6541 4.2596
Monos lope I -3.7798 -4.8754 -8.4360 -3.5059 -5.4232 -5.4429 -7.0205 -12.1479 -5.0485 -7.8093
Roof 2 1.5886 1.5886 1.5886 3.2320 2.9581 2.2876 2.2876 2.2876 4.6541 4.2596
1 -4.1291 -6.4810 -8.8330 -2.8224 -5.1744 -5.9458 -9.3327 -12.7196 -4.0642 -7.4511
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 2.8224 2.8224 NA NA NA 4.0642 4.0642
Gable Roof 1 -3.0837 -5.1744 ·7.7877 -3.3451 -5.1744 -4.4406 -7.4511 -11.2143 -4.8169 -7.4511
Mansard Roof 2 1.7771 1.7771 1.7771 3.0837 2.8224 2.5590 2.5590 2.5590 4.4406 4.0642
12
1 -2.8224 -4.9131 ·7.2650 -3.3451 -5.1744 -4.0642 -7.0748 -10.4617 -4.8169 -7.4511
Hip Roof
2 1.7771 1.7771 1.7771 3.0837 2.8224 2.5590 2.5590 2.5590 4.4406 4.0642
Monoslope I -3.6064 -4.6517 -8.0490 -3.3451 -5.1744 -5.1932 -6.6985 -11.5906 -4.8169 -7.4511
Roof 2 1.5157 1.5157 1.5157 3.0837 2.8224 2.1826 2.1826 2.1826 4.4406 4.0642
I -3.8908 -6.1071 -8.3234 -2.6596 -4.8759 -5.6028 -8.7943 -11.9858 -3.8298 -7.0212
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 2.6596 2.6596 NA NA NA 3.8298 3.8298
Gable Roof I -2.9058 -4.8759 -7.3384 -3.1521 -4.8759 -4.1844 -7.0212 -10.5673 -4.5390 -7.0212
Mansard Roof 2 1.6745 1.6745 1.6745 2.9058 2.6596 2.4113 2.4113 2.4113 4.1844 3.8298
9
I -2.6596 -4.6296 -6.8459 -3.1521 -4.8759 -3.8298 -6.6666 -9.8581 -4.5390 -7.0212
Hip Roof
2 1.6745 1.6745 1.6745 2.9058 2.6596 2.4113 2.4113 2.4113 4.1844 3.8298
Monoslope I -3.3983 -4.3834 -7.5847 -3.1521 -4.8759 -4.8936 -6.3120 -10.9219 -4.5390 -7.0212
Roof 2 1.4283 1.4283 1.4283 2.9058 2.6596 2.0567 2.0567 2.0567 4.1844 3.8298
1 -3.7320 -5.8579 -7.9837 -2.5510 -4.6768 -5.3741 -8.4353 -11.4965 -3.6735 -6.7347
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 2.5510 2.5510 NA NA NA 3.6735 3.6735
Gable Roof I -2.7872 -4.6768 -7.0389 -3.0234 -4.6768 -4.0136 -6.7347 -10.1360 -4.3537 -6.7347
Mansard Roof 2 1.6062 1.6062 1.6062 2.7872 2.5510 2.3129 2'.3129 2.3129 4.0136 3.6735
7.5
1 -2.5510 -4.4406 -6.5665 -3.0234 -4.6768 -3.6735 -6.3945 -9.4557 -4.3537 -6.7347
Hip Roof
2 1.6062 1.6062 1.6062 2.7872 2.5510 2.3129 2.3129 2.3129 4.0136 3.6735
Monoslope 1 -3.2596 -4.2044 -7.2751 -3.0234 -4.6768 -4.6939 -6.0544 -10.4761 -4.3537 -6.7347
Roof 2 1.3700 1.3700 1.3700 2.7872 2.5510 1.9728 1.9728 1.9728 4.0136 3.6735
I -3.5732 -5.6086 -7.6440 -2.4425 -4.4778 -5.1454 -8.0764 -11.0073 -3.5171 -6.4481
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 2.4425 2.4425 NA NA NA 3.5171 3.5171
Gable Roof I -2.6686 -4.4778 -6.7394 -2.8948 -4.4778 -3.8428 -6.4481 -9.7047 -4.1685 -6.4481
Mansard Roof 2 1.5378 1.5378 1.5378 2.6686 2.4425 2.2145 2.2145 2.2145 3.8428 3.5171
6
l -2.4425 -4.2517 -6.2871 -2.8948 -4.4778 -3.5171 -6.1224 -9.0534 -4.1685 -6.4481
Hip Roof
2 1.5378 l.5378 1.5378 2.6686 2.4425 2.2145 2.2145 2.2145 3.8428 3.5171
Monoslope I -3.1209 -4.0255 -6.9655 -2.8948 -4.4778 -4.4941 -5.7968 -10.0303 -4.1685 -6.4481
Roof 2 1.3117 l.3117 1.3117 2.6686 2.4425 1.8888 1.8888 1.8888 3.8428 3.5171
l -3.3747 -5.2970 -7.2193 -2.3068 -4.2291 -4.8596 -7.6277 -10.3958 -3.3217 -6.0899
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 2.3068 2.3068 NA NA NA 3.3217 3.3217
Gable Roof I -2.5204 -4.2291 -6.3650 -2.7339 -4.2291 -3.6293 -6.0899 -9.1655 -3.9369 -6.0899
Mansard Roof 2 1.4524 1.4524 1.4524 2.5204 2.3068 2.0915 2.0915 2.0915 3.6293 3.3217
4.5
1 -2.3068 -4.0155 -5.9378 -2.7339 -4.2291 -3.3217 -5.7823 -8.5504 -3.9369 -6.0899
Hip Roof
2 1.4524 1.4524 1.4524 2.5204 2.3068 2.0915 2.0915 2.0915 3.6293 3.3217
Monoslope 1 -2.9475 -3.8019 -6.5785 -2.7339 -4.2291 -4.2444 -5.4747 -9.4731 -3.9369 -6.0899
Roof 2 1.2388 1.2388 1.2388 2.5204 2.3068 1.7839 1.7839 1.7839 3.6293 3.3217

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 350 kph, h = 4.5 - 15 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 350
Load Zone
h(m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5
I -8.4820 -13.3136 -18.1451 -5.7978 -10.6294
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 5.7978 5.7978
Gable Roof I -6.3347 -10.6294 -15.9978 -6.8715 -10.6294
Mansard Roof 2 3.6505 3.6505 3.6505 6.3347 5.7978
15
1 -5.7978 -I 0.0925 -14.9241 -6.8715 -10.6294
Hip Roof
2 3.6505 3.6505 3.6505 6.3347 5.7978
Monoslope I -7.4084 -9.5557 -16.5346 -6.8715 -I 0.6294
Roof 2 3.1137 3.1137 3.1137 6.3347 5.7978
I -8.0929 -12.7029 -17.3128 -5.5319 -10.1418
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 5.5319 5.5319
Gable Roof 1 -6.0441 -10.1418 -15.2639 -6.5563 -10.1418
Mansard Roof 2 3.4830 3.4830 3.4830 6.0441 5.5319
12
1 -5.5319 -9.6296 -14.2395 -6.5563 -10.1418
Hip Roof
2 3.4830 3.4830 3.4830 6.0441 5.5319
Monoslope 1 -7.0685 -9.1174 -15.7761 -6.5563 -10.1418
Roof 2 2.9708 2.9708 2.9708 6.0441 5.5319
I -7.6260 -11.9700 -16.3139 -5.2127 -9.5567
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 5.2127 5.2127
Gable Roof I -5.6954 -9.5567 -14.3833 -6.1781 -9.5567
Mansard Roof 2 3.2821 3.2821 3.2821 5.6954 5.2127
9
I -5.2127 -9.0740 -13.4180 -6.1781 -9.5567
Hip Roof
2 3.2821 3.2821 3.2821 5.6954 5.2127
Monos lope I -6.6607 -8.5914 -14.8660 -6.1781 -9.5567
Roof 2 2.7994 2.7994 2.7994 5.6954 5.2127
I -7.3148 -11.4814 -15.6481 -5.0000 -9.1666
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 5.0000 5.0000
Gable Roof I -5.4629 -9.1666 -13.7962 -5.9259 -9.1666
Mansard Roof 2 3.1481 3.1481 3.1481 5.4629 5.0000
7.5
1 -5.0000 -8.7037 -12.8703 -5.9259 -9.1666
Hip Roof
2 3.1481 3.1481 3.1481 5.4629 5.0000
Monoslope 1 -6.3889 -8.2407 -14.2592 -5.9259 -9.1666
Roof 2 2.6852 2.6852 2.6852 5.4629 5.0000
1 -7.0035 -10.9929 -14.9822 -4.7872 -8.7766
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 4.7872 4.7872
Gable Roof I -5.2305 -8.7766 -13.2092 -5.6737 -8.7766
Mansard Roof 2 3.0142 3.0142 3.0142 5.2305 4.7872
6
1 -4.7872 -8.3333 -12.3226 -5.6737 -8.7766
Hip Roof
2 3.0142 3.0142 3.0142 5.2305 4.7872
Monos lope 1 -6.1170 -7.8900 -13.6524 -5.6737 -8.7766
Roof 2 2.5709 2.5709 2.5709 5.2305 4.7872
1 -6.6144 -10.3821 -14.1498 -4.5213 -8.2890
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 4.5213 4.5213
Gable Roof I -4.9399 -8.2890 -12.4753 -5.3585 -8.2890
Mansard Roof 2 2.8467 2.8467 2.8467 4.9399 4.5213
4.5
1 -4.5213 -7.8703 -11.6380 -5.3585 -8.2890
Hip Roof
2 2.8467 2.8467 2.8467 4.9399 4.5213
Monos lope I -5.7772 -7.4517 -12.8939 -5.3585 -8.2890
Roof 2 2.4281 2.4281 2.4281 4.9399 4.5213

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 150-200 kph, h = 18 - 33 111
Exposure C
v (kph) 150 200
Load Zone Zone
h (m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 -1.8438 -2.8940 -3.9443 ·1.2603 -2.3106 -3.2778 -5.1450 -7.0121 -2.2405 -4.1077
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.2603 1.2603 NA NA NA 2.2405 2.2405
Gable Roof I -1.3770 -2.3106 -3.4775 -1.493 7 -2.3106 -2.4480 -4.1077 -6.1822 -2.6555 -4.1077
Mansard Roof 2 0.7935 0.7935 0.7935 1.3770 1.2603 1.4107 1.4107 1.4107 2.4480 2.2405
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1 -1.2603 -2.1939 -3.2441 -1.4937 -2.3106 -2.2405 -3.9002 -5.7673 -2.6555 -4.1077
Hip Roof
2 0.7935 0.7935 0.7935 1.3770 1.2603 1.4107 1.4107 1.4107 2.4480 2.2405
Monos lope I -l.6104 -2.0772 -3.5942 -1.4937 -2.3106 -2.8629 -3.6927 -6.3897 -2.6555 -4.1077
Roof 2 0.6768 0.6768 0.6768 1.3770 1.2603 1.2033 1.2033 1.2033 2.4480 2.2405
1 -1.8009 -2.8267 -3.8526 -1.2310 -2.2568 -3.2016 -5.0253 -6.8490 -2.1884 -4.0121
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.2310 1.2310 NA NA NA 2.1884 2.1884
Gable Roof 1 -1.3450 -2.2568 -3.3966 -1.4590 -2.2568 -2.3911 -4.0121 -6.0385 -2.5937 -4.0121
Mansard Roof 2 0.7751 0.7751 0.7751 1.3450 1.2310 1.3779 1.3779 1.3779 2.3911 2.1884
30
1 -1.2310 -2.1428 -3.1687 -1.4590 -2.2568 -2.1884 -3.8095 -5.6332 -2.5937 -4.0121
Hip Roof
2 0.7751 0.7751 0.7751 1.3450 1.2310 1.3779 1.3779 1.3779 2.3911 2.1884
Monoslope 1 -1.5729 -2.0289 -3.5106 -1.4590 -2.2568 -2.7963 -3.6069 -6.2411 -2.593 7 -4.0121
Roof 2 0.6611 0.6611 0.6611 1.3450 l.2310 1.1753 1.1753 1.1753 2.3911 2.1884
I -1.7723 -2.7819 -3.7914 -1.2115 -2.2210 -3.1508 -4.9455 -6.7403 -2.1537 -3.9485
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.2115 1.2115 NA NA NA 2.1537 2.1537
Gable Roof I -1.3236 -2.2210 -3.3427 -1.4358 -2.2210 -2.3531 -3.9485 -5.9426 -2.5525 -3.9485
Mansard Roof 2 0.7628 0.7628 0.7628 1.3236 1.2115 1.3560 1.3560 1.3560 2.3531 2.1537
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1 -1.2115 -2.1088 -3.1184 -1.4358 -2.2210 -2.1537 -3.7490 -5.5438 -2.5525 -3.9485
Hip Roof
2 0.7628 0.7628 0.7628 1.3236 1.2115 1.3560 1.3560 1.3560 2.3531 2.1537
Monos lope I -1.5480 -1.9967 -3.4549 -1.4358 -2.2210 -2.7520 -3.5496 -6.1420 -2.5525 -3.9485
Roof 2 0.6506 0.6506 0.6506 1.3236 1.2115 1.1566 1.1566 1.1566 2.3531 2.1537
I -1.7294 -2.7146 -3.6997 -1.1821 -2.1673 -3.0746 -4.8259 -6.5772 -2.1016 -3.8529
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.1821 1.1821 NA NA NA 2.1016 2.1016
Gable Roof I -1.2916 -2.1673 -3.2619 -1.4011 -2.1673 -2.2962 -3.8529 -5.7988 -2.4908 -3.8529
Mansard Roof 2 0.7443 0.7443 0.7443 1.2916 1.1821 1.3232 f.3232 1.3232 2.2962 2.1016
24
1 -1.1821 -2.0578 -3.0429 -1.4011 -2.1673 -2.1016 -3.6583 -5.4097 -2.4908 -3.8529
Hip Roof
2 0.7443 0.7443 0.7443 1.2916 1.1821 1.3232 1.3232 1.3232 2.2962 2.1016
Monoslope 1 -1.5105 -1.9484 -3.3713 -1.4011 -2.1673 -2.6854 -3.4637 -5.9934 -2.4908 -3.8529
Roof 2 0.6349 0.6349 0.6349 1.2916 1.1821 1.1286 1.1286 1.1286 2.2962 2.1016
I -1.6723 -2.6248 -3.5774 -1.1431 -2.0956 -2.9729 -4.6664 -6.3598 -2.0321 -3.7256
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.1431 1.1431 NA NA NA 2.0321 2.0321
Gable Roof 1 -1.2489 -2.0956 -3.1540 -1.3547 -2.0956 -2.2203 -3.7256 -5.6072 -2.4084 -3.7256
Mansard Roof 2 0.7197 0.7197 0.7197 1.2489 1.1431 1.2795 1.2795 1.2795 2.2203 2.0321
21
1 -1.1431 -1.9898 -2.9423 -1.3547 -2.0956 -2.0321 -3.5374 -5.2308 -2.4084 -3.7256
Hip Roof
2 0.7197 0.7197 0.7197 1.2489 1.1431 1.2795 1.2795 1.2795 2.2203 2.0321
Monos lope 1 -1.4606 -1.8839 -3.2599 -1.3547 -2.0956 -2.5966 -3.3492 -5.7953 -2.4084 -3.7256
Roof 2 0.6139 0.6139 0.6139 1.2489 1.1431 1.0913 1.0913 1.0913 2.2203 2.0321
1 -1.6151 -2.5351 -3.4551 -1.1040 -2.0240 -2.8713 -4.5068 -6.1424 -1.9626 -3.5982
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.1040 1.1040 NA NA NA 1.9626 1.9626
Gable Roof 1 -1.2062 -2.0240 -3.0462 -1.3084 -2.0240 -2.1444 -3.5982 -5.4155 -2.3261 -3.5982
Mansard Roof 2 0.6951 0.6951 0.6951 1.2062 1.1040 1.2357 1.2357 1.2357 2.1444 1.9626
18
1 -1.1040 -1.9218 -2.8417 -1.3084 -2.0240 -1.9626 -3.4165 -5.0520 -2.3261 -3.5982
Hip Roof
2 0.6951 0.6951 0.6951 1.2062 1.1040 1.2357 1.2357 1.2357 2.1444 1.9626
Monoslope 1 -1.4107 -1.8195 -3.1484 -1.3084 -2.0240 -2.5078 -3.2347 -5.5972 -2.3261 -3.5982
Roof 2 0.5929 0.5929 0.5929 1.2062 1.1040 1.0540 1.0540 1.0540 2.1444 1.9626

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 250 -300 kph, h = 18 - 33 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 250 300
Load Zone Zone
h (m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
I -5.1216 -8.0390 -10.9564 -3.5009 -6.4182 -7.3751 -11.5761 -15.7772 -5.0412 -9.2422
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.5009 3.5009 NA NA NA 5.0412 5.0412
Gable Roof l -3.8250 -6.4182 -9.6598 -4.1492 -6.4182 -5.5080 -9.2422 -13.9100 -5.9748 -9.2422
Mansard Roof 2 2.2042 2.2042 2.2042 3.8250 3.5009 3. l 741 3.1741 3.1741 5.5080 5.0412
33
I -3.5009 -6.0941 -9.0114 -4.1492 -6.4182 -5.0412 -8.7755 -12.9765 -5.9748 -9.2422
Hip Roof
2 2.2042 2.2042 2.2042 3.8250 3.5009 3.1741 3.1741 3.1741 5.5080 5.0412
Monoslope I -4.4733 -5.7699 -9.9839 -4.1492 -6.4182 -6.4416 -8.3087 -14.3768 -5.9748 -9.2422
Roof 2 1.8801 l.8801 1.8801 3.8250 3.5009 2.7073 2.7073 2.7073 5.5080 5.0412
I -5.0025 -7.8520 -10.7016 -3.4194 -6.2690 -7.2036 -11.3069 -15.4103 -4.9240 -9.0273
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.4194 3.4194 NA NA NA 4.9240 4.9240
Gable Roof I -3.7360 -6.2690 -9.4351 -4.0527 -6.2690 -5.3799 -9.0273 -13.5866 -5.8358 -9.0273
Mansard Roof 2 2.1530 2.1530 2.1530 3.7360 3.4194 3.1003 3.1003 3.1003 5.3799 4.9240
30
I -3.4194 -5.9524 -8.8019 -4.0527 -6.2690 -4.9240 -8.5714 -12.6747 -5.8358 -9.0273
Hip Roof
2 2.1530 2.1530 2.1530 3.7360 3.4194 3.1003 3.1003 3.1003 5.3799 4.9240
Monoslope I -4.3693 -5.6357 -9.7517 -4.0527 -6.2690 -6.2918 -8.1155 -14.0425 -5.8358 -9.0273
Roof 2 1.8364 l.8364 1.8364 3.7360 3.4194 2.6444 2.6444 2.6444 5.3799 4.9240
I -4.9231 -7.7274 -10.5317 -3.3652 -6.1695 -7.0893 -11.1275 -15.1656 -4.8458 -8.8840
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.3652 3.3652 NA NA NA 4.8458 4.8458
Gable Roof I -3.6767 -6.1695 -9.2853 -3.9883 -6.1695 -5.2945 -8.8840 -13.3709 -5.7432 -8.8840
Mansard Roof 2 2.1188 2.1188 2.1188 3.6767 3.3652 3.0511 3.0511 3.0511 5.2945 4.8458
27
I -3.3652 -5.8579 -8.6622 -3.9883 -6.1695 -4.8458 -8.4353 -12.4735 -5.7432 -8.8840
Hip Roof
2 2.1188 2.1188 2.1188 3.6767 3.3652 3.0511 3.0511 3.0511 5.2945 4.8458
Monoslope I -4.2999 -5.5463 -9.5969 -3.9883 -6.1695 -6.1919 -7.9866 -13.8196 -5.7432 -8.8840
Roof 2 1.8072 l.8072 1.8072 3.6767 3.3652 2.6024 2.6024 2.6024 5.2945 4.8458
I -4.8040 -7.5404 -10.2769 -3.2837 -6.0202 -6.9178 -10.8582 -14.7987 -4.7286 -8.6691
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.2837 3.2837 NA NA NA 4.7286 4.7286
Gable Roof l -3.5878 -6.0202 -9.0607 -3.8918 -6.0202 -5.1664 -8.6691 -13.0474 -5.6043 -8.6691
Mansard Roof 2 2.0675 2.0675 2.0675 3.5878 3.2837 2.9773 2.9773 2.9773 5.1664 4.7286
24
I -3.2837 -5.7161 -8.4526 -3.8918 -6.0202 -4.7286 -8.2313 -12.1717 -5.6043 -8.6691
Hip Roof
2 2.0675 2.0675 2.0675 3.5878 3.2837 2.9773 2.9773 2.9773 5.1664 4.7286
Monoslope I -4.1959 -5.4121 -9.3647 -3.8918 -6.0202 -6.0421 -7.7934 -13.4852 -5.6043 -8.6691
Roof 2 1.7635 1.7635 1.7635 3.5878 3.2837 2.5394 2.5394 2.5394 5.1664 4.7286
I -4.6452 -7.2912 -9.9372 -3.1752 -5.8212 -6.6891 -10.4993 -14.3095 -4.5723 -8.3825
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.1752 3.1752 NA NA NA 4.5723 4.5723
Gable Roof I -3.4692 -5.8212 -8.7612 -3.7632 -5.8212 -4.9956 -8.3825 -12.6161 -5.4190 -8.3825
Mansard Roof 2 1.9992 1.9992 1.9992 3.4692 3.1752 2.8788 2.8788 2.8788 4.9956 4.5723
21
1 -3.1752 -5.5272 -8.1732 -3.7632 -5.8212 -4.5723 -7.9591 -11.7694 -5.4190 -8.3825
Hip Roof
2 1.9992 1.9992 1.9992 3.4692 3.1752 2.8788 2.8788 2.8788 4.9956 4.5723
Monoslope I -4.0572 -5.2332 -9.0552 -3.7632 -5.8212 -5.8423 -7 .5358 -13.0394 -5.4190 -8.3825
Roof 2 1.7052 1.7052 1.7052 3.4692 3.1752 2.4555 2.4555 2.4555 4.9956 4.5723
1 -4.4864 -7.0419 -9.5974 -3.0666 -5.6222 -6.4604 -10.1403 -13.8203 -4.4160 08.0959
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.0666 3.0666 NA NA NA 4.4160 4.4160
Gable Roof 1 -3.3506 -5.6222 -8.4616 -3.6345 -5.6222 -4.8248 -8.0959 -12.1848 -5.2337 -8.0959
Mansard Roof 2 1.9308 1.9308 1.9308 3.3506 3.0666 2.7804 2.7804 2.7804 4.8248 4.4160
18
I -3.0666 -5.3382 -7.8937 -3.6345 -5.6222 -4.4160 -7.6870 -11.3670 -5.2337 -8.0959
Hip Roof
2 1.9308 1.9308 1.9308 3.3506 3.0666 2.7804 2.7804 2.7804 4.8248 4.4160
Monos lope 1 -3.9185 -5.0543 -8.7456 -3.6345 -5.6222 -5.6426 -7.2782 -12.5937 -5.2337 -8.0959
Roof 2 1.6469 1.6469 1.6469 3.3506 3.0666 2.3715 2.3715 2.3715 4.8248 4-.4160

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 350 kph, h = 18 - 33 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 350
Load Zone
h(m) Roof Form
Case I 2 3 4 5
1 -10.0384 -15.7564 -21.4745 -6.8617 -12.5797
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.8617 6.8617
Gable Roof l .. 7.4970 -12.5797 -18.9331 -8.1323 -12.5797
Mansard Roof 2 4.3203 4.3203 4.3203 7.4970 6.8617
33
1 -6.8617 -11.9444 -17.6624 -8.1323 -12.5797
Hip Roof
2 4.3203 4.3203 4.3203 7.4970 6.8617
Monos lope 1 -8.7677 -l l.3090 -19.5685 -8.1323 -12.5797
Roof 2 3.6850 3.6850 3.6850 7.4970 6.8617
1 -9.8049 -15.3900 -20.9751 -6.7021 -12.2872
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.7021 6.7021
Gable Roof I -7.3227 -12.2872 -18.4928 -7.9432 -12.2872
Mansard Roof 2 4.2198 4.2198 4.2198 7.3227 6.7021
30
I -6.7021 -11.6666 -17.2517 -7.9432 -12.2872
Hip Roof
2 4.2198 4.2198 4.2198 7.3227 6.7021
Monoslope I -8.5638 -11.0460 -19.1134 -7.9432 -12.2872
Roof 2 3.5993 3.5993 3.5993 7.3227 6.7021
l -9.6493 -15.1457 -20.6421 -6.5957 -12.0921
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.5957 6.5957
Gable Roof l -7.2064 -12.0921 -18.1993 -7.8171 -12.0921
Mansard Roof 2 4.1529 4.1529 4.1529 7.2064 6.5957
27
I -6.5957 -11.4814 -16.9778 -7.8171 -12.0921
Hip Roof
2 4.1529 4.1529 4.1529 7.2064 6.5957
Monoslope I -8.4279 -10.8707 -18.8100 -7.8171 -12.0921
Roof 2 3.5421 3.5421 3.5421 7.2064 6.5957
I -9.4158 -14.7793 -20.1427 -6.4361 -11.7996
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.4361 6.4361
Gable Roof 1 -7.0321 -11.7996 -17.7590 -7.6280 -11.7996
Mansard Roof 2 4.0524 4.0524 4.0524 7.0321 6.4361
24
1 -6.4361 -11.2036 -16.5671 -7.6280 -11.7996
Hip Roof
2 4.0524 4.0524 4.0524 7.0321 6.4361
Monoslope 1 -8.2240 -10.6077 -18.3549 -7.6280 -11.7996
Roof 2 3.4564 3.4564 3.4564 7.0321 6.4361
1 -9.1046 -14.2907 -19.4768 -6.2234 -11.4095
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.2234 6.2234
Gable Roof 1 -6.7996 -11.4095 -17.1719 -7.3758 -11.4095
Mansard Roof 2 3.9184 3.9184 3.9184 6.7996 6.2234
21
I -6.2234 -10.8333 -16.0194 -7.3758 -11.4095
Hip Roof
2 3.9184 3.9184 3.9184 6.7996 6.2234
Monoslope I -7.9521 -10.2570 -17.7481 -7.3758 -11.4095
Roof 2 3.3422 3.3422 3.3422 6.7996 6.2234
1 -8.7933 -13.8021 -18.8110 -6.0106 -11.0194
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.0106 6.0106
Gable Roof 1 -6.5671 -11.0194 -16.5848 -7.1237 -11.0194
Mansard Roof 2 3.7845 3.7845 3.7845 6.5671 6.0106
18
1 -6.0106 -10.4629 -15.4717 -7.1237 -11.0194
Hip Roof
2 3.7845 3.7845 3.7845 6.5671 6.0106
Monos lope 1 -7.6802 -9.9064 -17.1414 -7.1237 -11.0194
Roof 2 3.2279 3.2279 3.2279 6.5671 6.0106

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 150 -200 kph, h = 36 - 48 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 150 200
Load Zone Zone
h (m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 -1.9867 -3.1184 -4.2501 -l.3580 -2.4897 -3.5319 -5.5438 -7.5556 -2.4142 -4.4261
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.3580 l.3580 NA NA NA 2.4142 2.4142
Gable Roof l - l.4837 -2.4897 -3.7471 -1.6095 -2.4897 -2.6378 -4.4261 -6.6615 -2.8613 -4.4261
Mansard Roof 2 0.8550 0.8550 0.8550 1.4837 l.3580 1.5201 l .5201 1.5201 2.6378 2.4142
48
l -1.3580 -2.3639 -3.4956 -1.6095 -2.4897 -2.4142 -4.2025 -6.2144 -2.8613 -4.4261
Hip Roof
2 0.8550 0.8550 0.8550 1.4837 1.3580 l.5201 1.5201 1.5201 2.6378 2.4142
Monos lope l -1.7352 -2.2382 -3.8728 -1.6095 -2.4897 -3.0848 -3.9790 -6.8850 -2.8613 -4.4261
Roof 2 0.7293 0.7293 0.7293 1.4837 l .3580 1.2965 l.2965 1.2965 2.6378 2.4142
1 -1.9724 -3.0959 -4.2195 -1.3482 -2.4718 -3.5065 -5.5039 -7.5013 -2.3969 -4.3942
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.3482 1.3482 NA NA NA 2.3969 2.3969
Gable Roof l -1.4731 -2.4718 -3.7201 -l.5979 -2.4718 -2.6188 -4.3942 -6.6136 -2.8407 -4.3942
Mansard Roof 2 0.8489 0.8489 0.8489 l.4731 l.3482 l.5091 l.5091 l.5091 2.6188 2.3969
45
I -l .3482 -2.3469 -3.4705 -1.5979 -2.4718 -2.3969 -4.1723 -6.1697 -2.8407 -4.3942
Hip Roof
2 0.8489 0.8489 0.8489 1.4731 1.3482 1.5091 1.5091 1.5091 2.6188 2.3969
Monoslope I -1.7227 -2.2221 -3.8450 -1.5979 -2.4718 -3.0627 -3.9504 -6.8355 -2.8407 -4.3942
Roof 2 0.7241 0.7241 0.7241 1.4731 1.3482 1.2872 l.2872 1.2872 2.6188 2.3969
I -1.9438 -3.0511 -4.1583 -1.3287 -2.4359 -3.4557 -5.4241 -7.3926 -2.3621 -4.3306
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.3287 1.3287 NA NA NA 2.3621 2.3621
Gable Roof I -1.4517 -2.4359 -3.6662 -1.5747 -2.4359 -2.5808 -4.3306 -6.5177 -2.7996 -4.3306
Mansard Roof 2 0.8366 0.8366 0.8366 1.4517 1.3287 1.4873 I .4873 1.4873 2.5808 2.3621
42
l -1.3287 -2.3129 -3.4202 -l .5747 -2.4359 -2.3621 -4.1118 -6.0803 -2.7996 -4.3306
Hip Roof
2 0.8366 0.8366 0.8366 1.4517 1.3287 1.4873 1.4873 1.4873 2.5808 2.3621
Monos lope I -1.6978 -2.1899 -3.7892 -1.5747 -2.4359 -3.0183 -3.8931 -6.7364 -2.7996 -4.3306
Roof 2 0.7136 0.7136 0.7136 1.4517 1.3287 1.2685 1.2685 1.2685 2.5808 2.3621
l -1.9152 -3.0062 -4.0972 -1.3092 -2.4001 -3.4049 -5.3444 -7.2839 -2.3274 -4.2669
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.3092 1.3092 NA NA NA 2.3274 2.3274
Gable Roof I -l .4304 -2.4001 -3.6123 -1.5516 -2.4001 -2.5429 -4.2669 -6.4219 -2.7584 -4.2669
Mansard Roof 2 0.8243 0.8243 0.8243 1.4304 1.3092 1.4654 1.4654 1.4654 2.5429 2.3274
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1 -1.3092 -2.2789 -3.3699 -1.5516 -2.4001 -2.3274 -4.0514 -5.9909 -2.7584 -4.2669
Hip Roof
2 0.8243 0.8243 0.8243 1.4304 1.3092 1.4654 1.4654 1.4654 2.5429 2.3274
Monos lope 1 -1.6728 -2.1577 -3.7335 -1.5516 -2.4001 -2.9739 -3.8359 -6.6374 -2.7584 -4.2669
Roof 2 0.7031 0.7031 0.7031 1.4304 1.3092 1.2499 1.2499 1.2499 2.5429 2.3274
1 -1.8724 -2.9389 -4.0054 -1.2798 -2.3464 -3.3287 -5.2247 -7.1208 -2.2753 -4.1713
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 1.2798 1.2798 NA NA NA 2.2753 2.2753
Gable Roof I -J.3984 -2.3464 -3.5314 -1.5169 -2.3464 -2.4860 -4.1713 -6.2781 -2.6966 -4.1713
Mansard Roof 2 0.8058 0.8058 0.8058 l.3984 1.2798 1.4326 1.4326 l .4326 2.4860 2.2753
36
I -1.2798 -2.2279 -3.2944 -1.5169 -2.3464 -2.2753 -3.9607 -5.8567 -2.6966 -4.1713
Hip Roof
2 0.8058 0.8058 0.8058 1.3984 1.2798 1.4326 1.4326 1.4326 2.4860 2.2753
Monos lope 1 -1.6354 -2.l 094 -3.6499 -1.5169 -2.3464 -2.9073 -3.7500 -6.4888 -2.6966 -4.1713
Roof 2 0.6873 0.6873 0.6873 1.3984 1.2798 1.2219 1.2219 1.2219 2.4860 2.2753

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 250 -300 kph, h = 36 - 48 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 250 300
Load Zone Zone
h(m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1 -5.5186 -8.6622 -l l.8057 -3.7722 -6.9158 -7.9468 -12.4735 -17.0002 -5.4320 -9.9587
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.7722 3.7722 NA NA NA 5.4320 5.4320
Gable Roof I -4.1215 -6.9158 -10.4086 -4.4708 -6.9158 -5.9350 -9.9587 -14.9883 -6.4379 -9.9587
Mansard Roof 2 2.3751 2.3751 2.3751 4.1215 3.7722 3.4202 3.4202 3.4202 5.9350 5.4320
48
I -3.7722 -6.5665 -9.7100 -4.4708 -6.9158 -5.4320 -9.4557 -13.9824 -6.4379 -9.9587
Hip Roof
2 2.3751 2.3751 2.3751 4.1215 3.7722 3.4202 3.4202 3.4202 5.9350 5.4320
Monoslope 1 -4.8201 -6.2172 -I 0.7579 -4.4708 -6.9158 -6.9409 -8.9528 -15.4913 -6.4379 -9.9587
Roof 2 2.0258 2.0258 2.0258 4.1215 3.7722 2.9172 2.9172 2.9172 5.9350 5.4320
I -5.4789 -8.5998 -11.7208 -3.7451 -6.8660 -7.8897 -12.3838 -16.8779 -5.3929 -9.8871
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.7451 3.7451 NA NA NA 5.3929 5.3929
Gable Roof I -4.0919 -6.8660 -l 0.3337 -4.4386 -6.8660 -5.8923 -9.8871 -14.8805 -6.3916 -9.8871
Mansard Roof 2 2.3580 2.3580 2.3580 4.0919 3.7451 3.3956 3.3956 3.3956 5.8923 5.3929
45
I -3.7451 -6.5192 -9.6402 -4.4386 -6.8660 -5.3929 -9.3877 -13.8818 -6.3916 -9.8871
Hip Roof
2 2.3580 2.3580 2.3580 4.0919 3.7451 3.3956 3.3956 3.3956 5.8923 5.3929
Monos lope I -4.7854 -6.1725 -10.6805 -4.4386 -6.8660 -6.8910 -8.8884 -15.3799 -6.3916 -9.887 l
Roof 2 2.0113 2.0113 2.0113 4.0919 3.7451 2.8962 2.8962 2.8962 5.8923 5.3929
I -5.3995 -8.4752 -11.5509 -3.6908 -6.7665 -7.7753 -12.2043 -16.6333 -5.3148 -9.7438
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.6908 3.6908 NA NA NA 5.3148 5.3148
Gable Roof 1 -4.0326 -6.7665 -10.1839 -4.3743 -6.7665 -5.8069 -9.7438 -14.6649 -6.2990 -9.7438
Mansard Roof 2 2.3238 2.3238 2.3238 4.0326 3.6908 3.3463 3.3463 3.3463 5.8069 5.3148
42
I -3.6908 -6.4248 -9.5004 -4.3743 -6.7665 -5.3148 -9.2517 -13.6806 -6.2990 -9.7438
Hip Roof
2 2.3238 2.3238 2.3238 4.0326 3.6908 3.3463 3.3463 3.3463 5.8069 5.3148
Monoslope 1 -4.7160 -6.0830 -10.5257 -4.3743 -6.7665 -6.791 l -8.7595 -15.1570 -6.2990 -9.7438
Roof 2 1.9821 1.9821 1.9821 4.0326 3.6908 2.8542 2.8542 2.8542 5.8069 5.3148
I -5.3201 -8.3506 -11.3810 -3.6365 -6.6670 -7.6610 -l 2".0248 -16.3887 -5.2366 -9.6005
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.6365 3.6365 NA NA NA 5.2366 5.2366
Gable Roof I -3.9733 -6.6670 -10.0342 -4.3100 -6.6670 -5.7215 -9.6005 -14.4492 -6.2064 -9.6005
Mansard Roof 2 2.2897 2.2897 2.2897 3.9733 3.6365 3.2971 3.2971 3.2971 5.7215 5.2366
39
1 -3.6365 -6.3303 -9.3607 -4.3100 -6.6670 -5.2366 -9.1156 -13.4794 -6.2064 -9.6005
Hip Roof
2 2.2897 2.2897 2.2897 3.9733 3.6365 3.2971 3.2971 3.2971 5.7215 5.2366
Monos lope 1 -4.6467 -5.9936 -10.3709 -4.3100 -6.6670 -6.6912 -8.6307 -14.9341 -6.2064 -9.6005
Roof 2 l.9530 l.9530 1.9530 3.9733 3.6365 2.8123 2.8123 2.8123 5.7215 5.2366
I -5.2010 -8.1636 -11.1262 -3.5551 -6.5177 -7.4895 -11.7556 -16.0218 -5.1194 -9.3855
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 3.5551 3.5551 NA NA NA 5.1194 5.1194
Gable Roof l -3.8843 -6.5177 -9.8095 -4.2135 -6.5177 -5.5934 -9.3855 -14.1257 -6.0674 -9.3855
Mansard Roof 2 2.2384 2.2384 2.2384 3.8843 3.5551 3.2233 3.2233 3.2233 5.5934 5.1194
36
I -3.5551 -6.1886 -9.1512 -4.2135 -6.5177 -5.1194 -8.9115 -13.1777 -6.0674 -9.3855
Hip Roof
2 2.2384 2.2384 2.2384 3.8843 3.5551 3.2233 3.2233 3.2233 5.5934 5.1194
Monos lope 1 -4.5427 -5.8594 -I 0.1387 -4.2135 -6.5177 -6.5414 -8.4375 -14.5997 -6.0674 -9.3855
Roof 2 l.9092 l.9092 1.9092 3.8843 3.5551 2.7493 2.7493 2.7493 5.5934 5.1194

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Table 207E.7-2
Components and Cladding - Part 4
C&C, V = 350 kph, h = 36-48 m
Exposure C
v (kph) 350
Load Zone
h(m) Roof Form
Case 1 2 3 4 5
1 -10.8165 -16.9778 -23.1392 -7.3936 -13.5549
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 7.3936 7.3936
Gable Roof l -8.0782 -13.5549 -20.4008 -8.7628 -13.5549
Mansard Roof 2 4.6552 4.6552 4.6552 8.0782 7.3936
48
1 -7.3936 -12.8703 -19.0316 -8.7628 -13.5549
Hip Roof
2 4.6552 4.6552 4.6552 8.0782 7.3936
1 -9.4474 -12.1857 -21.0854 -8.7628 -13.5549
Monoslope Roof
2 3.9706 3.9706 3.9706 8.0782 7.3936
1 -10.7387 -16.8557 -22.9727 -7.3404 -13.4574
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 7.3404 7.3404
Gable Roof 1 -8.0201 -13.4574 -20.2540 -8.6997 -13.4574
Mansard Roof 2 4.6217 4.6217 4.6217 8.0201 7.3404
45
l -7.3404 -12.7777 -18.8947 -8.6997 -13.4574
Hip Roof
2 4.6217 4.6217 4.6217 8.0201 7.3404
1 -9.3794 -12.0980 -20.9337 -8.6997 -13.4574
Monoslope Roof
2 3.9421 3.9421 3.9421 8.0201 7.3404
1 -10.5831 -16.6114 -22.6398 -7.2340 -13.2623
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 7.2340 7.2340
Gable Roof l -7.9038 -13.2623 -19.9605 -8.5736 -13.2623
Mansard Roof 2 4.5547 4.5547 4.5547 7.9038 7.2340
42 -13.2623
1 -7.2340 -12.5925 -18.6209 -8.5736
Hip Roof
2 4.5547 4.5547 4.5547 7.9038 7.2340
1 -9.2435 -11.9227 -20.6303 -8.5736 -13.2623
Monoslope Roof
2 3.8849 3.8849 3.8849 7.9038 7.2340
I -10.4274 -16.3671 -22.3068 -7.1276 -13.0673
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 7.1276 7.1276
Gable Roof I -7.7876 -13.0673 -19.6670 -8.4476 -13.0673
Mansard Roof 2 4.4878 4.4878 4.4878 7.7876 7.1276
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1 -7.1276 -12.4073 -18.3470 -8.4476 -13.0673
Hip Roof
2 4.4878 4.4878 4.4878 7.7876 7.1276
I -9.1075 -11.7474 -20.3269 -8.4476 -13.0673
Monoslope Roof
2 3.8278 3.8278 3.8278 7.7876 7.1276
l -10.1940 -16.0007 -21.8074 -6.9680 -12.7748
Flat Roof
2 NA NA NA 6.9680 6.9680
Gable Roof 1 -7.6132 -12.7748 -19.2267 -8.2584 -12.7748
Mansard Roof 2 4.3873 4.3873 4.3873 7.6132 6.9680
36
1 -6.9680 -12.1296 -17.9363 -8.2584 -12.7748
Hip Roof
2 4.3873 4.3873 4.3873 7.6132 6.9680
1 -8.9036 -11.4844 -19.8718 -8.2584 -12.7748
Monoslope Roof
2 3.7421 3.7421 3.7421 7.6132 6.9680

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Part 5: Open Buildings Net pressure coefficients C N include contributions from top
and bottom surfaces. All load cases shown for each roof
Commentary: angle shall be investigated. Plus and minus signs signify
pressure acting toward and away from the top surface of
In determining loads on component and cladding elements the roof, respectively.
for open building roofs using Figures 207E.8-I, 207£.8-2
and 207E.8-3, it is important for the designer to note that
User Note:
the net pressure coefficient C N is based on contributions
from the top and bottom surfaces of the roof This implies
Use Part 5 of Section 207E for determining wind
that the element receives load from both surfaces. Such
pressures for C&C of open buildings having pitched,
would not be the case if the surface below the roof were
monos/ope or troughed roofs. These provisions are
separated structurally from the top roof surface. In this
based on the Directional Procedure with wind pressures
case, the pressure coefficient should be separated for the
calculated from the specified equation applicable to
effect of top and bottom pressures, or conservatively, each
each roof surface.
surface could be designed using the CN valuefrom Figures
207E.8-J, 207E.8-2 and 207£.8-3.
Table 207E.8- l
207E.8 Building Types Steps to Determine C&C Wind Loads
Open Buildings
The provisions of Section 207E.8 are applicable to an open
building of all heights having a pitched free roof,
monosloped free roof, or troughed free roof. The steps Step 1: Determine risk category, see Table 103-1
required for the determination of wind loads on Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the
components and cladding for these building types is shown applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5-
in Table 207E.8- l. lA, B orC

207E.8.1 Conditions Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:

~ Wind directionality factor Kzt,
For the determination of the design wind pressures on see Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1
components and claddings using the provisions of Section
207E.8.2, the conditions indicated on the selected figure(s) ~ Exposure category B, C or D, see Section
shall be applicable to the building under consideration. 207A.7
.
~ Topographic factor Kzt, see Section
207E.8.2 Design Wind Pressures 207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-l

The net design wind pressure for component and cladding ~ Gust effect factor, G, see Section 207A.9
elements of open buildings of all heights with monoslope, Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure
pitched, and troughed roofs shall be determined by the coefficient, Kz or Kh, see Table 207E.3-l
following equation:
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure,
see Equation 207E.3- l
(207E.8-1)
Step 6: Determine net pressure coefficients, C N
where ~ Monosloped roof, see Figure 207E.8-l
velocity pressure evaluated at mean roof ~ Pitched roof, see Figure 207E.8-2
height h using the exposure as defined in
Section 207A. 7 .3 that results in the highest ~ Troughed roof, see Figure 207E.8-3
wind loads for any wind direction at the site Step 7: Calculate wind pressure, p, see Equation
gust-effect factor from Section 207A.9 207E.8-l
net pressure coefficient given in:
• Figure 207E.8-1 for monosloped roof
• Figure 207E.8-2 for pitched roof
• Figure 207E.8-3 for troughed roof

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Part 6: Building Appurtenances and Rooftop • Load Case B: Leeward Parapet shall consist of
Structuresand Equipment applying the applicable positive wall pressure from
Figure 207E.4-l (h ~ 18 m) or Figure 207E.6- l
207E.9 Parapets (h > 18 m) to the windward surface of the parapet,
and applying the applicable negative wall pressure
The design wind pressure for component and cladding from Figure 207E.4-l (h ~ 18 m) or Figure 207E.6-l
elements of parapets for all building types and heights, (h > 18 m) as applicable to the leeward surface. Edge
except enclosed buildings with h ~ 48 m for which the and comer zones shall be arranged as shown in the
provisions of Part 4 are used, shall be determined from the applicable figures. (GCp) shall be determined for
following equation: appropriate roof angle and effective wind area from
the applicable figures.
(207E.9-l)
If internal pressure is present, both load cases should be
evaluated under positive and negative internal pressure.
where
velocity pressure evaluated at the top of the The steps required for the determination of wind loads on
parapet component and cladding of parapets are shown in Table
external pressure coefficient given in 207E.9-1.
• Figure 207E.4-1 for walls with h > 18 m
• Figures 207E.4-2A to 207E.4-2C for flat User Note:
roofs, gable roofs, and hip roofs
• Figure 207E.4-3 for stepped roofs Use Part 6 of Section 207E for determining wind
• Figure 207E.4-4 for multispan gable roofs pressures for C&C on roof overhangs and parapets of
• Figure 207E.4-5A and 207E.4-5B for buildings. These provisions are based on the
monoslope roofs Directional Procedure with wind pressures calculated
• Figure 207E.4-6 for sawtooth roofs from the specified equation applicable to each roof
• Figure 207E.4-7 for domed roofs of all overhang or parapet surface.
heights
• Figure 207E.6- l for walls and flat roofs
with h > 18 m
• Figure 207B.4-3 for footnote 4 for arched
roofs
internal pressure coefficient from
Table 207A.11-1, based on the porosity of the
parapet envelope

Two load cases, see Figure 207E.9- l, shall be considered:

• Load Case A: Windward Parapet shall consist of

applying the applicable positive wall pressure from
Figure 207E.4-l (h s 18 m) or Figure 207E.6-l
(h > 18 m) to the windward surface of the parapet
while applying the applicable negative edge or comer
zone roof pressure from Figures 207E.4-2 (A, B or C),
207E.4-3, 207E.4-4, 207E.4-5 (A or B), 207E.4-6,
207E.4- 7, Figure 207B.4-3 footnote 4, or Figure
207E.6-l (h > 18 m) as applicable to the leeward
surface of the parapet.

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Table 207E.9-l 207E.10 Roof Overhangs

Steps to Determine C&C Wind Loads
Parapets The design wind pressure for roof overhangs of enclosed
and partially enclosed buildings of all heights, except
enclosed buildings with h :::;; 48 m for which the provisions
Step I: Determine risk category, see Table 103-1
of Part 4 are used, shall be determined from the following
Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the equation:
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5-
lA, B orC
(207E. l 0-1)
Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:
> Wind directionality factor Kzt• where
see Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1 velocity pressure from Section 207E.3.2
> Exposure category B, C or D, see Section evaluated at mean roof height h using
207A.7 exposure defined in Section 207A. 7 .3
> Topographic factor Kzt• see Section external pressure coefficients for overhangs
207 A.8 and Figure 207A.8-1 given in Figures 207E.4-2A to 207E.4-2C (flat
> Enclosure classification, see Section roofs, gable roofs, and hip roofs), including
207A.10 contributions from top and bottom surfaces of
> Internal pressure coefficient, ( GCpJ, see overhang. The external pressure coefficient
Section 207A.11 and Table 207A.11-1 for the covering on the underside of the roof
Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure overhang is the same as the external pressure
coefficient, K h, at the top of the parapet see coefficient on the adjacent wall surface,
Table 207E.3- l adjusted for effective wind area, determined
from Figure 207E.4- l or Figure 207E.6- l as
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure, qp, at the top of applicable
the parapet, see Equation 207E.3- l internal pressure coefficient given m
Step 6: Determine external pressure coefficient for Table 207A.l l-l
wall and roof surfaces adjacent to parapet,
(GCP)
> Walls with h s 18 m, see Figure 207E.4-
l
> Flat, gable and hip roofs, see Figures
207E.4-2A to 207E.4.2C
> Stepped roofs, see Figure 207E.4-3
> Multispan gable roofs, see Figure
207E.4-4
> Monoslope roofs, Figures 207E.4-5A and
207E.4-5B
> Sawtooth roofs, see Figure 207E.4-6
> Domed roofs of all heights, see Figure
207E.4-7
> Walls and flat roofs with h > 18 m, see
Figure 207E.6- l
> Arched roofs, see footnote 4 of Figure
2078.4-3
Step 7: Calculate wind pressure, p, see Equation
207E.9- l on windward and leeward face of
parapet, considering two load cases (Case A
and Case B) as shown in Figure 207E.9- l

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The steps required for the determination of wind loads on 207E.11 Rooftop Structures and Equipment for
components and cladding of roof overhangs are shown in Buildings with h s 18 m
Table 207E. l 0-1.
The components and cladding pressure on each wall of the
Table 207E. l0-1 rooftop structure shall be equal to the lateral force
Steps to Determine C&C Wind Loads determined in accordance with Section 207D.5. l divided
Roof Overhangs by the respective wall surface are of the rooftop structure
and shall be considered to act inward and outward. The
components and cladding pressure on the roof shall be
Step 1: Determine risk category, see Table 103-1 equal to the vertical uplift force determined in accordance
Step 2: Determine the basic wind speed, V, for the with Section 207D.5.1 divided by the horizontal projected
applicable risk category, see Figure 207A.5- area of the roof of the rooftop structure and shall be
1A, Bore considered to act in the upward direction.
Step 3: Determine wind load parameters:
};;,, Wind directionality factor Kzt,
see Section 207A.6 and Table 207A.6-1
};;,, Exposure category B, C or D, see Section
207A.7
};;,, Topographic factor Kzt, see Section
207A.8 and Figure 207A.8-1
Enclosure classification, see Section
207A.10
Internal pressure coefficient,
see Section 207A.11
Table 207A.11-1
Step 4: Determine velocity pressure exposure
coefficient, Kh, see Table 207E.3-1
Step 5: Determine velocity pressure, qh, at mean roof
height h using Equation 207E.3-1
Step 6: Determine external pressure coefficient,
( GCp), using Figures 207E.4-2A through C
for flat, gabled and hip roofs
Step 7: Calculate wind pressure, p, using
Equation 207E. l 0-1, refer to
Figure 207E.10-1

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-1.8
-1.6
-1.4
I-CS; -1.4
-............
1-(4) """"""- ~
-1.2

-1.0
-0.8
r-,,,,....
-- -I.I

-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
+0.2
+0.4
+0.6
a
..........

Q)
+0.8
+ 1.0
l~J
+o.7

+1.0
~ +1.2
~ O.l 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9

Effective Wind Area, m2

Notes:

I. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with qh.

2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area, m2•
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. Values of GCP for walls shall be reduced by I 0% when 6 ::; 10 ° .
6. Notation:
a I 0% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m, except that eave height shall be used for (J ::; 10 °
(J angle of plane ofroof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-1
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Walls, h s 18 m Enclosed
Partially Enclosed Buildings

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-ia t- ..
L
a 3 2 2)
1 I
f I I
I I
I I
I I
I I
h I I
CD I
2
-l.8 I
I
-3.0 iu'J I
-2.8
Roof -2.8
I
0... -2.6 \.
u L
I
o
+-'
-2.4
-2.2 ' "II
. ·-
a
r
3 2 2 i3

''
A
.....o
Q) -2.0
-l.8
V)
-1.8 -3.2
0...
~

u
Q)
0
-l.6
-t:4
-1.2
Tu
""-.
',
""-.
""Ill
\
.......
U -3.0
-~
C, -2.8
i:: -2.6
3

~
r/J
Cl)
Q)
-1.0
-0.8
-1.1
-1.0
--0.9 ·-
~
~
Q)
() -2.4
-2.2
-0.6 Q)
~
o -2.0
-
~ -0.4
-0.2

0
u
~ -1.6
-1.8
., .
-1.l
~
..... r/J
+0.2 ~ +-0.2 r/J -1.4
Q)
+-0.3 ~ -1.2
~ +o.4
~ ·I.I
+0.6
~ -1.0
0.1 0.9 1.9

Effective Wind Area, m2

4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9
e
Q)
-+->
-0.8
-0.6
.u
>< 0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9
~
Notes:
Effective Wind Area, m2
l. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with qh.
2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area, m2.
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. lfa parapet equal to or higher than 0.9 mis provided around the perimeter of the roof with (J :5 7 ° , the negative values ofGCP in Zone 3 shall be equal
to those for Zone 2 and positive values ofGCP in Zones 2 and 3 shall be set equal to those for wall Zones 4 and 5 respectively in Figure 207E.4-l.
6. Values of GCP for roof overhangs include pressure contributions from both upper and lower surfaces.
7. Notation:
a 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h eave height shall be used for (J :5 10 ° .
(J angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-2A
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Gable Roofs () s 7°, h s 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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 CHAPTER 2 - Minimum Design Loads 2-161

-3.0
-2.8
0.. r6J
u -2.6 ·~ -2.6

0
1:l~
-2.4
-2.2
""" """-- Roof
~ -2 0
-2.0
......v -1.8 ~
u -1 7
~
~
-1.6
.... ~
v -1.4
.... ~
0
u -1.2
LO)
-1.2

v -1.0 -0 9
-0.8 -0 8
~
rJ)
rJ) -0.6

L v1--< -0.4
a
r-~a~- -s
p..
crj
-0.2
0

h•
~
-v
;:..::
+o.2
+o.4
+o,6
+o.8
~

0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.S

+-0,3

+-0,5

92.9
~ _J_
---jcq- ----J a I at- ----J at- Effective Wind Area, m2
a
r I
I
-4.0
-3.8 j_(l) -3.7
-3.6 .... Overhang
I
I -3.4 ~ --
I -3.2
\.

<D <D
I
a·
I
-3.0
-2.8 ' .""
I
I
I
I
-2.6
-2.4
-2.2
lu;· ' ' -2,5

-2.2

I
l ~
s -2.0
0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9
a
r ~
Effective Wind Area, m2
~
Notes:
I. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with qh.
2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area, m2•
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. Values of GCP for roof overhangs include pressure contributions from both upper and lower surfaces.
6. For hip roofs with 7 < (} :5 27°, edge/ridge strips and pressure coefficients for ridges of gabled roofs shall apply on each hip.
7. For hip roofs with(} :5 25°, Zone 3 shall be treated as Zone 2.
8. Notation:
A 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m, except that eave height shall be used for(} :5 10 ° .
(} angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-2B
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Gable/Hip Roofs 7° < o s 27°, h s 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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---1 at- --ia1at- --Jar- r------..----.----,,---,--,---.----,

L -1.6
-1.4
a 3 -1.2 1--------+-....!:=-"'" ·12

r I
I
I
I
-1.0
-0.8
~~---+-....i=--"1P""-+--+--+--i
.@
-0.6 1-----J--t---+--t--+-
·I.O

I I -0.4 1-----+---!----ir--+---t--+---l
-0.2 1-----t
I I
0
I I +-0.2
I I +-0.4

2 CD CD 2
I I
I I 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9
1 I
I I
l I
l I I
-3 2- -2 Effective Wind Area, m2
a 3
r
O,;
o -3.0
0 -2.8
.s -2.6
Overhang
i::
......0 -2.4
o
~ -2.2
~ -2.0
0 -2.0
0
u -1.8 -1.8

0 -1.6
I-<
~
Cl) -1.4
~- Cl)
0 -1.2
h
-s
I-<
p..
-1.0
J ro 0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9

0
~ Effective Wind Area, m2
~
Notes:
l. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with q1,.
2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area, m'
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. Values of GCP for roof overhangs include pressure contributions from both upper and lower surfaces.
6. Notation:
a 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m
8 angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-2C
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Gable Roofs 27° < () ~ 45°, h ~ 18 m
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h1 2:: 3 m
b = 1.5h1
b < 30m
h1
h = 0.30 to 0.70

0.25 to 0.75

Notes:

I. On the lower level of flat, stepped roofs shown in Figure 207E.4-3, the zone designations and pressure coefficients shown in Figure 207E.4-2A shall
apply, except that at the roof-upper wall intersection(s), Zone 3 shall be treated as Zone 2 and Zone 2 shall be treated as Zone I. Positive values of GCP
equal to those for walls in Figure 207E.4-l shall apply on the cross-hatched areas shown in Figure 207E.4-3.
2. Notation:
b 1. 5hi in Figure 207E.4-3, but not greater than 30 m.
h mean roof height, m
h1 hi or h2 in Figure 207E.4-3; h = hi+ h2; hi :2:3. l m; htfh = 0. 3 to 0. 7.
W Building width in Figure 207E.4-3.
W; =
Wi or W2 or W3 in Figure 207E.4-3. W Wi + W2 or Wi + W2 + W3; Wi/W = 0.25 to 0. 75.
8 Angle of plane ofroof from horizontal,0

Figure 207E.4-3
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Stepped Roofs, h :5 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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a
r I
I
I
I ELEVATION OF BUILDING (2 or More Spans)
I I
I I
I I I
I I J
?J
I
co ~
I
(1)
I
4,
I I I
I I I
I I I
I I I
j_ I I PLAN AND ELEVATION OF A SINGLE SPAN MODULE
a.
t
-3.0 -3.0
-2.8 -6)
0... -2.6 - 10°< (} s 30° -2.7 -2.8
-2.6
13) 30°< e s 45° -2 6

u -2.4
-(2') ' ~, 0 -2.4
1(2)
-1.S

0
i-2.0
-2.2

"'"
...........
~
-2.2
0
i-~- ~
-2.2

"""""'llliii.. -2.0

~
u
(I)
....... -1.8
-1.6
I\.JJ
-
'""" -1.7
-1.6 • ......
u
-1.6
~l
.........
litlr.... -1.7

~
(I)
0
-1.4
-1.2
-1.4
~
~(I)
-1.4
-1.2
""'" "-
-I.I
U-1.0
(I) -0.8
8 -1.0
(I) -0.8
I-<
;::::s -0.6
00
00 -0.4
2 ,,,
-0.6
-0.4
(I) 00
I-< -0.2
~ -0.2
~
.......... 0 ~ 0
ro +0.2
E
(I) +o.4 ffi.4
....... 1-CIJ(2J&:3J
~ +0.6 ffi.6

~ +o.8
·-
+0.8
0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9 rtr JC2J& 3 J +1.0

Notes: Effective Wind Area m2 +1.2

1. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with a«. ' 0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9
2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area A, m2 Effective Wind Area rrr'
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respecttvety. '
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. For(}~ 10°, values of GCP from Figure 207E.4-2A shall be used.
6. Notation:
a I 0% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m, except that the eave height shall be used for (} ~ 10°
W building module width, m
(} angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-4
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Multispan Gable Roofs, h :=:; 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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 CHAPTER 2 - Minimum Design Loads 2-165

-3.0
r2a1 r2a1 -2.8
113')
-2.6 -2.6
~
I @ 1G) 2r o 0... -2.4
.... lili...

®: I l o -2.2

'
40. I
I 1:f-2.0 r-(3) "11111
...
__ _J -1.8
I ......
a) -1.8

I
I
I
I
~
~
o -1.6
-1.4
(2'J
l-(2} """' --- ' -1.6
.( 5

I Q) 2
u
a)
0
-1.2 ""' .1.3
-1.2
I -I.I

--, I 'a
-i I ~ -1.0
r:r, -0.8
KD
I I r:r,
a) -0.6
4CI
®~ I (~J
I
(i) _j(l
--~f ~
;......

..........
~
-0.4
-0.2
a
a) 0
....... ALLZONm
><: +0.2 +0.2
~ +0.3
+0.4
+0.6
+0.8
0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9

Effective Wind Area, m2

Notes:
I. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with qh.
2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area A, m'
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. For 8 :5 3°, values of GCP from Figure 207E.4-2A shall be used.
6. Notation:
a I 0% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h eave height shall be used for 8 :5 10°
W building width, m
8 angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-5A
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Monoslope Roofs, 3° < () $ 10° ,h $ 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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-3.0
r2a1 1ar- -2.8
rQ)
-2.9

-2.6
'
r
'-.
L-- 2 --, a -2.4
-2.2
~ .....
I
G) I -2.0 '
l
0.. -2.0
I u
I
_J
I I o -1.8
rt2J
I E~ -1.6
.......... .......
-1.6

@ II
I
I
CD
I
,2
·-
~
~
11)
u
-1.4
-t.z
KD
......... illli,...__ -1.3
-1.2
-I.I
11) -1.0
I 0 -0.8
I u

r G) I I 11) -0.6
I ~ -0.4
I l
(/'J
(/'J
I 11) -0.2
I

l
!,,,;
I __ _J ~ 0
r .......
2 a ro +o.2
s
11) +-0.4
tOj
t0.4

~ +o.6
~
+o.8
0.1 0.9 1.9 4.6 9.3 18.6 46.5 92.9

Effective Wind Area, m2

J
_I-w----.
. 1
Notes:
I. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with qh.
2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area A, m2
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. Notation:
a 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension 0.9 m
h mean roof height, m
W building width, m
8 angle of plane of roof from horizontal,0

Figure 207E.4-5B
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Monoslope Roofs, 10° < () s 30°, h :::; 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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 CHAPTER 2 - Minimum Design Loads 2-167

lal lal
r
2r__
(2___ 3 Cl -4.4

-, I

I
-4.2
-4.0
-3.8
Lo)!SPANA)

~
-4.l

.........
l -3.7
I -3.6
I
I
CD u
o
0.. -3.4
-3.2
r-(2)
-

["'-.
'' ~
-)-2

I .....r -3.0 .... ..... (

I 0 -2.8

'Iii...'
Q) 1-G)(SPAN B.C & D)
I ....... -2.6 ~
.... ,..._ -2.6

,,'
-' -
C,)
I
I
~
~
-2.4
rCi'J ~ .... "'11111

r I
Q) -2.2
..........
,2.1
-2 t
2r_ 3 a u
0
-2.0
-1.8
r""IIIIII...
...........
' "-. ·l.9

r Q)
I-<
;::::s
00
-1.6
............. -1.6
00 -1.4
Q)

P-i
I-< -1.2
"" - -11

1 ...........
ro -1.0

l w •
J -
:><
~
E
Q)
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
-l-0.2
-+-0.4 -l-0.4

Notes:
~
Elevation of Building (2 or More Spans)
-l-0.6
-l-0.8
+1.0 J 3
+1.2
+1.4
ji
0.1
""\bl
l
•0.9 1.9
-
L~
= --.,

4.6 9.3 18.6

.... ~, ,••

46.5 92.9
-l-0.7
-l-01

+I.I

I. Vertical scale denotes GCP to be used with qh·

2. Horizontal scale denotes effective wind area A, m2
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
5. For 8 $ 10°, values of GCP from Figure 207E.4-2A shall be used.
6. Notation:

a l 0% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m, except that the eave height shall be used for 8 $ 10°
W building module width, m
8 angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.4-6
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Sawtooth Roofs, h ~ 18 m
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings

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WincJ.
f
Wine!.
h

External Pressure Coefficient for Domes with a Circular Base

e, degrees Nezative Pressures Positive Pressures Positive Pressures
0-90 0-60 61-90
GCp -0.90 +0.90 +0.50

Notes:
1. Values denote GCP to be used with q(ho+fl, where h0 + f is the height at the top of the dome.
2. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
3. Each component shall be designed for maximum positive and negative pressures.
4. Values apply to O s h0/D s 0. 5, 0. 2 s f /D $ 0. 5.
5. 8 = 0° on dome springline, 8 = 90° at dome center top point. f is measured from spring line to top.

Figure 207E.4- 7
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Doomed Roofs, All Heights
Enclosed, Partially Enclosed Buildings and Structures

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Flat Roof Hip Roof (7° < 9:::; 27°)

Gable Roof (9 s 7°) Gable Roof (7° < 9 :::; 45°)

D InteriorZones .End Zones .Corner Zones

Roofs - Zone 1/Walls - Zone 4 Roofs - Zone 2/Walls - Zone 5 Roofs - Zone 3

Notes:
I. Pressures shown are applied normal to the surface, for exposure B, at h = 9 m. Adjust to other conditions using Equation 207E.5- l.
2. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
3. For hip roofs with 8 ~ 25°, Zone 3 shall be treated as Zone 2.
4. For effective wind areas between those given, value may be interpolated, otherwise use the value associated with the lower effective wind area.
5. Notation:
a 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller, but not less than either 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m, except that the eave height shall be used for (J < 10°
(J angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.5-l
Design Wind Pressures Walls and Roofs, h s 18 m
Enclosed Buildings

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Net Design Wind Pressure, Pnet (kPa) (Exposure B at h = 10 m with I = 1.0 and Kd = 1.0)
Effective Basic Wind Speed V (kph)
Zone wind area
(sq. m.) 150 200 250 300 350
I 1.0 0.30 -0.75 0.54 -1.33 0.84 -2.08 1.22 -2.99 1.65 -4.07
1 2.0 0.28 -0.73 0.51 -1.29 0.79 -2.02 1.14 -2.91 1.55 -3.96

."' 1
I
4.5
9.5
0.26
0.24
-0.70
-0.68
0.46
0.43
-1.25
-1.22
0.72
0.67
-1.95
-1.90
1.04
0.96
-2.81
-2.74
1.41
1.3 l
-3.83
-3.72

"C
....
bl)
2
2
1.0
2.0
0.30
0.28
-l .25
-1.12
0.54
0.51
-2.23
-1.99
0.84
0.79
-3.48
-3.11
1.22
1.14
-5.02
-4.48
1.65
1.55
-6.83
-6.10
r-
B 2 4.5 0.26 -0.94 0.46 -l.68 0.72 -2.62 1.04 -3.77 1.41 -5.14
...=e 2 9.5 0.24 -0.81 0.43 -1.44 0.67 -2.25 0.96 -3.24 1.31 -4.41
1Z= 3 1.0 0.30 -1.89 0.54 -3.36 0.84 -5.25 1.22 -7.56 1.65 -10.29
3 2.0 0.28 -1.56 0.51 -2.78 0.79 -4.34 1.14 -6.26 1.55 -8.52
3 4.5 0.26 -1.14 0.46 -2.02 0.72 -3.16 1.04 -4.55 1.4 l -6.19
3 9.5 0.24 -0.81 0.43 -1.44 0.67 -2.25 0.96 -3.24 1.31 -4.41
I 1.0 0.43 -0.68 0.77 -1.22 1.20 -1.90 1.72 -2.74 2.34 -3.72
I 2.0 0.39 -0.66 0.70 -1.18 1.09 -1.85 1.57 -2.66 2.14 -3.62
"'. 1 4.5 0.34 -0.64 0.61 -l.14 0.95 -l.78 1.37 -2.56 1.86 -3.48
...
"C
.
bl) I
2
9.5
1.0
0.31
0.43
-0.62
-1.19
0.55
0.77
-1.10
-2.12
0.85
1.20
-1.72
-3.32
1.23
1.72
-2.48
-4.77
1.67
2.34
-3.38
-6.50
....
r-.
2 2.0 0.39 -1.10 0.70 - 1.95 1.09 -3.04 1.57 -4.38 2.14 -5.96
B 2 4.5 0.34 -0.97 0.61 -1.72 0.95 -2.69 1.37 -3.88 1.86 -5.27
t--
2 9.5 0.31 -0.88 0.55 -1.56 0.85 -2.44 1.23 -3.5 l 1.67 -4.77
...=e
/\
3 1.0 0.43 -1.76 0.77 -3.14 1.20 -4.90 1.72 -7.05 2.34 -9.60
ci: 3 2.0 0.39 -1.65 0.70 -2.93 1.09 -4.57 1.57 -6.59 2.14 -8.96
3 4.5 0.34 -1.49 0.61 -2.66 0.95 -4.15 1.37 -5.98 1.86 -8.14
3 9.5 0.31 -1.38 0.55 -2.45 0.85 -3.83 1.23 -5.52 1.67 -7.52
I 1.0 0.68 -0.75 1.22 -1.33 1.90 -2.08 2.74 -3.00 3.72 -4.09
I 2.0 0.66 -0.71 1.18 -1.27 1.85 -1.98 2.66 -2.85 3.62 -3.88
."'.... 1 4.5 0.64 -0.66 1.14 -1.17 1.78 -1.83 2.56 -2.63 3.48 -3.59
.
bl)

.,,
"C 2
1 9.5
1.0
0.62
0.68
-0.62
-0.88
l.10
1.22
-1.lO
-1.56
1.72
1.90
-1.72
-2.44
2.48
2.74
-2.48
-3.51
3.38
3.72
-3.38
-4.77
..,, 2 2.0 0.66 -0.84 1.18 -1.49 1.85 -2.32 2.66 -3.34 3.62 -4.55
.....= 2 4.5 0.64 -0.79 1.14 -l .40 1.78 -2.18 2.56 -3.14 3.48 -4.27
....r- 2 9.5 0.62 -0.75 1.10 -1.33 1.72 -2.08 2r.48 -3.00 3.38 -4.09
...e
/\
3 1.0 0.68 -0.88 1.22 -1.56 1.90 -2.44 2.74 -3.51 3.72 -4.77
e
ci: 3 2.0 0.66 -0.84 l.18 -1.49 1.85 -2.32 2.66 -3.34 3.62 -4.55
3 4.5 0.64 -0.79 l.14 -1.40 l.78 -2.18 2.56 -3.14 3.48 -4.27
3 9.5 0.62 -0.75 l.10 -1.33 1.72 -2.08 2.48 -3.00 3.38 -4.09
4 1.0 0.75 -0.81 1.33 -1.44 2.08 -2.25 2.99 -3.24 4.07 -4.41
4 2.0 0.72 -0.78 1.27 -1.38 1.99 -2.16 2.86 -3.12 3.90 -4.24
4 4.5 0.67 -0.73 l.19 -1.30 1.86 -2.03 2.68 -2.93 3.65 -3.98
4 9.5 0.64 -0.70 1.13 -1.24 1.77 -1.94 2.55 -2.80 3.46 -3.81
=. 4 46.5 0.56 -0.62 0.99 -1.10 1.55 -1.72 2.23 -2.48 3.03 -3.38
~ 5 1.0 0.75 -1.00 1.33 -1.78 2.08 -2.78 2.99 -4.00 4.07 -5.45
5 2.0 0.72 -0.94 1.27 -1.67 1.99 -2.60 2.86 -3.75 3.90 -5.10
5 4.5 0.67 -0.85 1.19 -1.50 1.86 -2.35 2.68 -3.38 3.65 -4.60
5 9.5 0.64 -0.78 1.13 -1.38 1.77 -2.15 2.55 -3.10 3.46 -4.22
5 46.5 0.56 -0.62 0.99 -1.10 1.55 -1.72 2.23 -2.48 3.03 -3.38
Note: For effectiveareas between those given above the load may be interpolated, otherwise use the load associated with the lower effective
area. The final value, including all permitted reductions, used in the design shall not be less than that required by Section 207E.2.2.

Figure 207E.5-l (continued)

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Roof Overhang Net Design Wind Pressure, Pnet (kPa)

(Exposure B at h = 10 m with I = 1.0 and Kd = 1.0)

Effective Basic Wind Speed V (kph)

wind
Zone
area 150 200 250 300 350
(sq.m)
2 0.9 -1.19 -2.12 -3.31 -4.76 -6.48
..."'...
.
en
...
2
2
1.9
4.6
-1.17
-1.14
-2.08
-2.03
-3.25
-3.17
-4.69
-4.57
-10.27
-6.38
'O
r-- 2 9.3 -1.l 3 -2.00 -3.13 -4.51 -8.21
0
.s 3 0.9 -1.89 -3.35 -5.24 -7.55 -6.22
..... 3 1.9 -1.51 -2.68 -4.19 -6.03 -5.45
=e 3 4.6 -1.00 -1.78 -2.78 -4.00 -6.14
i::i::
3 9.3 -1.25 -2.23 -3.48 -5.02 -6.83
..."'...
.
...
l>Jl
2
2
0.9
1.9
-1.51
-1.51
-2.68
-2.68
-4.19
-4.19
-6.03
-6.03
-8.21
-13.38
'O 2 4.6 -1.51 -2.68 -4.19 -6.03 -8.21
r-
2 9.3 -1.51 -2.68 -4.19 -6.03 -12.17
"'.s 3 0.9 -2.46 -4.37 -6.82 -9.83 -8.21
r--
A 3 1.9 -2.24 -3.97 -6.21 -8.94 -10.45
..... 3 4.6 -1.92 -3.41 -5.33 -7.67
e -8.21
=
i::i:: 3 9.3 -1.70 -3.02 -4.71 -6.79 -9.24
"'......
.
...
l>Jl
2
2
0.9
1.9
-1.38
-1.35
-2.45
-2.40
-3.83
-3.75
-5.52
-5.40
-7.52
-7.52
'O 2 4.6 -1.29 -2.29 -3.57 -5.14 · 7.34
"' 2 9.3 -1.25 -2.23 -3.48 -5.02 -7.34
""".s
r- 3 0.9 -1.38 -2.45 -3.83 -5.52 -7.00
"'A
.....
3 1.9 -1.35 -2.40 -3.75 -5.40 -7.00
= 3 4.6 -1.29 -2.29 -3.57 -5.14 -6.83
=
i::i:: 3 9.3 -1.25 -2.23 -3.48 -5.02 -6.83

Adjustment Factor
for Building Height and Exposure, l

Mean roof height Exposure

(m) B c D
4.5 1.00 1.21 1.47
6.0 1.00 1.29 1.55
7.5 1.00 1.35 1.61
9.0 1.00 1.40 1.66
10.5 1.05 1.45 1.70
12.0 1.09 1.49 1.74
13.5 1.12 1.53 1.78
15.0 1.16 1.56 1.81
16.5 1.19 1.59 1.84
18.0 1.22 1.62 1.87
Figure 207E.5- l ( continued)
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O.P 1.9 .f.6

. :3.1
. 3.6
-14
-3.Z .-----t~1--1 -3.2
- 3 .0 1-----1-.:i-.,..-i---1--+-----1--1
. 2.!
• Z.6
I
I
•· 24
l.l i= ~~3~=trcs
- 2. 0 l--;,:,;:----;--!--'~::+--t--+--1
; t- . 18 - 1.S
L-, - - --rJ . 1.6 - 1.6
3 2 3 - 1.4 - 1.4
- 1.2
1O
•. O~! j-
-n6
~~~~~;;~+:i:~s-1.-0 0.9
-~7
I - 0.4
I
I
. nz
I +0.2
0 1-----1--t--+----+----+--+----i
I + 0.4 1------1----1---t--+--t--t------f
I +O "- +O.d
·" +0.9
'
I
I
5
+ 0. g ~llJt.!;2;;;;1:;;:t;~~i==--i--t-,
+ 1. 0 .____ _____.__~_..___.___..___,.____,
0.1 O.P 1.11 4. 6 II. 3 18.0 -46,$ PZ. !I'
I
I Effective Wind Area, m2
I
I
I

WALL ELEVATION
Notes:

1. Vertical scale denotes GC" lo be used with appropriate q, or qh.

2. I lorizontnl scale denotes effective wind nreu, m2
3. Plus and minus signs signify pressure nctint toward and away from the surfaces, respectively.
4. Use q%, iih positlve values of GC1, and qi, with negative values of GCP.
5. Each c 1111 onent shall b • designed for maximum posluve and negative pressures.
6. 'oi!l'licients are for 1· ofs v ith angle O :,; 10 • . ·or other roof angles and geometry, use GCP values from Figure 207E.4-2A, B and C and attendant qh
based on exposure defined in Section 207 A.7.
7. If a parapet equal to or higher than 0.9 m is provided around the perimeter of the roof with (J :,; 10 • , Zone 3 shall be treated as Zone 2.
8. Notation:
a 10% of least horizontal dhneusion, but not less than 0.9 m.
h rncnn roof height, m, except that cave height shall be used for(} ::; 10 ° .
z height above ground, 111
(} angle f plnne r roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.6- l
External Pressure Coefficients, GCP Walls and Roofs, h > 18 m
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Windward parapet Leeward parapet

Load Case A Load Case B

Top parapet

pt

p7

ps p6

WindwardParapet
Load Case A
l. Windward parapet pressure (p1) is determined using the positive wall pressure (p5) zones 4 or 5 from Table 207E.7-2.
2. Leeward parapet pressure (p2) is determined using the negative roof pressure (p7) zones 2 or 3 from Table 207E.7-2.
Leeward Parapet
Load Case B
l. Windward parapet pressure (p3) is determined using the positive wall pressure (p5) zones 4 or 5 from Table 207E.7-2.
2. Leeward parapet pressure (p4) is determined using the negative wall pressure (p6) zones 4 or 5 from Table 207E.7-2.
Figure 207E.7-l
Parapet Wind Loads Application of Parapet Wind Loads, h ~ 48.8 m
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I
lPs

Pw

Povh 1.0 x roof pressure p from tables for edge Zo_nes 1, 2

Povh 1.15 x roof pressure p from tables for comer Zone 3

Notes:
l. Povh = roof pressure at overhang for edge or corner zone as applicable from figures in roof pressure table.
2. Povh from figures includes load from both top and bottom surface of overhang.
3. Pressure Ps at soffit of overhang can be assumed same as wall pressure, Pw·

Figure 207E.7-2
Roof Overhang Wind Loads Application of Overhang Wind Loads, h s; 48 m
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~----..--1a
3 a
t
r
h

!
lllllllllllllllll
Roof Effective CN
Angle Wind Area Clear Wind Flow ObstructedWind Flow
(J Zone3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone3 Zone2 Zone 1
$ a2 2.4 -3.3 1.8 -1.7 1.2 -1.1 1 -3.6 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
oo > a2, 1.2 -1.1
1.8 -1.7 1.8 -1.7 0.8 -1.8 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2
$ a2 3.2 -4.2 2.4 -2.1 1.6 -1.4 1.6 -5.1 1.2 -2.6 0.8 -1.7
> az, 1.6 -1.4 -1.7
7.5° 2.4 -2.1 2.4 -2.1 1.2 -2.6 1.2 -2.6 0.8
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.6 -1.4 1.6 -1.4 1.6 -1.4 0.8 -1.7 0.8 -1.7 0.8 -1.7
s a2 3.6 -3.8 2.7 -2.9 1.8 -1.9 2.4 -4.2 1.8 -3.2 1.2 -2.1
> az, 1.8 -1.9 -2.1
15° 2.7 -2.9 2.7 -2.9 1.8 -3.2 1.8 -3.2 1.2
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.8 -1.9 1.8 -1.9 1.8 -1.9 1.2 -2.1 1.2 -2.1 1.2 -2.I
$ a2 5.2 -5 3.9 -3.8 2.6 2.5 3.2 -4.6 2.4 -3.5 1.6 -2.3
> a2, 2.6 2.5 -2.3
30° 3.9 -3.8 3.9 -3.8 2.4 -3.5 2.4 -3.5 1.6
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 2.6 -2.5 2.6 -2.5 2.6 2.5 1.6 -2.3 1.6 -2.3 1.6 -2.3
$ a2 5.2 -4.6 3.9 -3.5 2.6 2.3 4.2 -3.8 3.2 -2.9 2.1 -1.9
> az, 2.6 2.3 -1.9
45° 3.9 -3.5 3.9 -3.5 3.2 -2.9 3.2 -2.9 2.1
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 2.6 -2.3 2.6 -2.3 2.6 2.3 2.1 -1.9 2.1 -1.9 2.1 -1.9
Notes:
I. CN denotes net pressures (contributions from top and bottom surfaces).
2. Clear wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
inhibiting wind flow (>50% blockage).
3. For values of (J other than those shown, linear interpolation is permitted.
4. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
5. Components and cladding elements shall be designed for positive and negative pressure coefficients shown.
6. Notation:
a I 0% of least horizontal dimension or 0.4h, whichever is smaller but not less than 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
h mean roof height, m
L Horizontal dimension of building, measured in along wind direction, m
8 angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.8-l
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Monoslope Free Roofs, () s 45°, 0.25$ h/ L $ 1.0
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----L----.

3
2 2
2
1 1 h
2

3 llllll//ll//llll/llll

Roof Effective CN
Angle Wind Area Clear Wind Flow Obstructed Wind Flow
(J Zone3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone3 Zone2 Zone 1
:5 az 2.4 -3.3 1.8 -1.7 1.2 -1.1 1 -3.6 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
oo > az, 1.2 -1.1 0.5
1.8 -1.7 1.8 -1.7 0.8 -1.8 0.8 -1.8 -1.2
:5 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.2 -I.I 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2
:5 az 2.2 -3.6 1.7 -l.8 1.1 -1.2 1 -5.1 0.8 -2.6 0.5 -1.7
7.50
> az, 1.1 -1.2 0.5 -1.7
l.7 -1.8 1.7 -1.8 0.8 -2.6 0.8 -2.6
:5 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.1 -1.2 1.2 -1.2 1.1 -1.2 0.5 -l.7 0.5 -1.7 0.5 -1.7
:5 az 2.2 -2.2 1.7 -1.7 1.1 -1.l 1 -3.2 0.8 -2.4 0.5 -1.6
> az, 1.1 -1.1 0.5 -1.6
15° 1.7 -1.7 1.7 -1.7 0.8 -2.4 0.8 -2.4
:5 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.1 -1.1 1.1 -1.1 1.1 -1.1 0.5 -1.6 0.5 -1.6 0.5 -1.6
:5 az 2.6 -1.8 2 -1.4 1.3 -0.9 1 -2.4 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
> az, 1.3 -0.9 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
30° 2 -1.4 2 -1.4 0.8 -1.8 0.8
:5 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.3 -0.9 1.3 -0.9 1.3 -0.9 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2
:5 a2 2.2 -1.6 1.7 -1.2 1.1 -0.8 1 -2.4 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
> az, 1.1 -0.8
. -1.8 0.5 -1.2
45° 1.7 -1.2 1.7 -1.2 0.8 -1.8 0.8
:5 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.1 -0.8 1.1 -0.8 1.1 -0.8 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -l.2 0.5 -1.2

Notes:
I. CN denotes net pressures (contributions from top and bottom surfaces).
2. Clear wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
inhibiting wind flow (>50% blockage).
3. For values of (J other than those shown, linear interpolation is permitted.
4. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
5. Components and cladding elements shall be designed for positive and negative pressure coefficients shown.
6. Notation:
a I 0% of least horizontal dimension or 0. 4h, whichever is smaller but not less than 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m. Dimension
"a" is as shown in Figure 207E.8-l.
h mean roof height, m
L Horizontal dimension of building, measured in along wind direction, m
(J angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.8-2
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Pitched Free Roofs, e :5 45°, 0.25:5 h/ L :5 1.0
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e 2: 10° e > 10°

----L---- ------ L ----i
L

3.----,
3

2
2
I
h
l
l 1
2
2 j
//l///lllllll/lll////
3 3

Roof Effective CN
Angle Wind Area Clear Wind Flow Obstructed Wind Flow
e Zone3 Zone 2 Zone 1 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1
::; az 2.4 -3.3 1.8 -1.7 1.2 -1.1 1 -3.6 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
oo > az, 1.2 -1.1 0.5
1.8 -1.7 1.8 -1.7 0.8 -1.8 0.8 -1.8 -1.2
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2
::; az 2.4 -3.3 1.8 -1.7 1.2 -1.1 1 -4.8 0.8 -2.4 0.5 -1.6
7.50
> az, 1.2 -1.1 0.5 -1.6
1.8 -1.1 1.8 -1.7 0.8 -2.4 0.8 -2.4
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 1.2 -1.1 0.5 -1.6 0.5 -1.6 0.5 -1.6
::; az 2.2 -2.2 1.7 -1.7 1.1 -1.1 1 -2.4 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
> az, 1.1 -1.1 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
15° 1.7 -1.7 1.7 -1.7 0.8 -1.8 0.8
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 1.1 -1.1 1.1 -1.1 1.1 -1.1 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2
::; a2 1.8 -2.6 1.4 -2 0.9 -1.3 1 -2.8 0.8 -2.1 0.5 -1.4
> az, 0.9 -1.3 -2.1 0.5 -1.4
30° 1.4 -2 1.4 -2 0.8. -2.1 0.8
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 0.9 -1.3 0.9 -1.3 0.9 -1.3 0.5 -1.4 0.5 -1.4 0.5 -1.4
::; az 1.6 -2.2 1.2 -1.7 0.8 -1.1 1 -2.4 0.8 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
> az, 0.8 -1.1 -1.8 0.5 -1.2
45° 1.2 -1.7 1.2 -1.7 0.8 -1.8 0.8
s 4.0a2
> 4.0a2 0.8 -1.1 0.8 -1.1 0.8 -1.1 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2 0.5 -1.2

Notes:
I. CN denotes net pressures (contributions from top and bottom surfaces).
2. Clear wind flow denotes relatively unobstructed wind flow with blockage less than or equal to 50%. Obstructed wind flow denotes objects below roof
inhibiting wind flow (>50% blockage).
3. For values of(} other than those shown, linear interpolation is permitted.
4. Plus and minus signs signify pressures acting towards and away from the top roof surface, respectively.
5. Components and cladding elements shall be designed for positive and negative pressure coefficients shown.
6. Notation:
a 10% of least horizontal dimension or 0.4h, whichever is smaller but not less than 4% of least horizontal dimension or 0.9 m.
Dimension "a" is as shown in Figure 207E.8-l.
h mean roof height, m
L Horizontal dimension of building, measured in along wind direction, m
(} angle of plane of roof from horizontal, 0

Figure 207E.8-3
Net Pressure Coefficient, CN Troughed Free Roofs, () s 45°, 0.25::; h/ L ::; 1.0
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Windward parapet Leeward parapet

Load Case A Load Case B Top parapet

hp

WindwardParapet
Load Case A
1. Windward parapet pressure (p1) is determined using the positive wall pressure (p5) zones 4 or 5 from the applicable figure.
2. Leeward parapet pressure (p2) is determined using the negative roof pressure (p7) zones 2 or 3 from the applicable figure.

Leeward Parapet
Load Case B
1. Windward parapet pressure (p3) is determined using the positive wall pressure (p5) zones 4 or 5 from the applicable figure.
2. Leeward parapet pressure (p4) is determined using the negative wall pressure (p6) zones 4 or 5 from the applicable figure.

User Note:

See Note 5 in Figure 207E.4-2A and Note

7 in Figure 207E.6-1 for reductions in
component and cladding roof pressures
when parapets 0.9 m or higher are
present.

Figure 207E.9- l
Parapet Wind Loads C&C - Part 6, All Building Heights All Building Types

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Notes:
I. Net roof pressure Povh on roof overhangs is determined from interior, edge or comer zones as applicable from figures.
2. Net pressure Povh from figures includes pressure contribution from top and bottom surfaces of roof overhang.
3. Positive pressure at roof overhang soffit Ps is the same as adjacent wall pressure Pw·

Figure 207E.10-1
Wind Loading - Roof Overhangs, C&C, All Building Heights All Building Types

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207F Wind Tunnel Procedure accelerations. Each of these models, together with a model
of the surroundings (proximity model), can provide
Wind tunnel testing is specified when a structure contains information other than wind loads, such as snow loads on
any of the characteristics defined in Sections 2078.1.3, complex roofs, wind data to evaluate environmental impact
207C.l.3, 207D.l.3, or 207£.1.3 or when the designer on pedestrians, and concentrations of air-pollutant
wishes to more accurately determine the wind loads. For emissions for environmental impact determinations.
some building shapes wind tunnel testing can reduce the Several references provide detailed information and
conservatism due to enveloping of wind loads inherent in guidance for the determination of wind loads and other
the Directional Procedure, Envelope Procedure, or types of design data by wind tunnel tests (Cermak 1977,
Analytical Procedure for Components and Cladding. Also, Reinhold 1982, ASCE 1999, and Boggs and Peterka 1989).
wind tunnel testing accounts for shielding or channeling
and can more accurately determine wind loads for a Wind tunnel tests frequently measure wind loads that are
complex building shape than the Directional Procedure, significantly lower than required by Sections 207A, 207B,
Envelope Procedure, or Analytical Procedure for 207C, 207D, and 207E due to the shape of the building, the
Components and Cladding. It is the intent of the code that likelihood that the highest wind speeds occur at directions
any building or other structure be allowed to use the wind where the building's shape or pressure coefficients are less
tunnel testing method to determine wind loads. than their maximum values, specific buildings included in
Requirements for proper testing are given in Section a detailed proximity model that may provide shielding in
207F.2. excess of that implied by exposure categories, and
necessary conservatism in enveloping load coefficients in
It is common practice to resort to wind tunnel tests when Sections 207C and 207£. In some cases, adjacent
design data are required for the following wind-induced structures may shield the structure sufficiently that
loads: removal of one or two structures could significantly
increase wind loads. Additional wind tunnel testing without
1. Curtain wall pressures resulting from irregular specific nearby buildings (or with additional buildings if
geometry. they might cause increased loads through channeling or
buffeting) is an effective method for determining the
2. Across-wind and/or torsional loads. influence of adjacent buildings.

3. Periodic loads caused by vortex shedding. For this reason, the code limits the reduction that can be
accepted from wind tunnel tests to 80 percent of the result
4. Loads resulting from instabilities, such as flutter or obtained from Part 1 of Section 2078 or Part 1 of Section
galloping. 207C, or Section 207E, if the wind tunnel proximity model
included any specific influential buildings or other objects
Boundary-layer wind tunnels capable of developing.flows that, in the judgment of an experienced wind engineer, are
that meet the conditions stipulated in Section 207F.2 likely to have substantially influenced the results beyond
typically have test-section dimensions in the following those characteristic of the general surroundings. If there
ranges: width of 2 to 4 m, height of 2 to 3 m, and length of are any such buildings or objects, supplemental testing can
15 to 30 m. Maximum wind speeds are ordinarily in the be performed to quantify their effect on the original results
range of 10 to 45 mis. The wind tunnel may be either an and possibly justify a limit lower than 80 percent, by
open-circuit or closed circuit type. removing them from the detailed proximity model and
replacing them with characteristic ground roughness
Three basic types of wind-tunnel test models are commonly consistent with the adjacent roughness. A specific
used. These are designated as follows: (I) rigid Pressure influential building or object is one within the detailed
Model (PM), (2) rigid high-frequency base balance model proximity model that protrudes well above its
(H-FBBM), and (3) Aero-elastic Model (AM). One or more surroundings, or is unusually close to the subject building,
of the models may be employed to obtain design loads for or may otherwise cause substantial sheltering effect or
a particular building or structure. The PM provides local magnification of the wind loads. When these supplemental
peak pressures for design of elements, such as cladding test results are included with the original results, the
and mean pressures, for the determination of overall mean acceptable results are then considered to be the higher of
loads. The H-FBBM measures overall fluctuating loads both conditions.
(aerodynamic admittance) for the determination of
dynamic responses. When motion of a building or structure However, the absolute minimum reduction permitted is 65
influences the wind loading, the AM is employed for direct percent of the baseline resultfor components and cladding,
measurement of overall loads, deflections, and and 50 percent for the main wind force resisting system. A
higher reduction is permitted for MWFRS, because

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components and cladding loads are more subject to 207F.1 Scope

changes due to local channeling effects when surroundings
change and can easily be dramatically increased when a The Wind Tunnel Procedure shall be used where required
new adjacent building is constructed. It is also recognized by Sections 207B. l.3, 207C. l.3, and 207D. l.3. The Wind
that claddingfailures are much more common than failures Tunnel Procedure shall be permitted for any building or
of the MWFRS. In addition, for the case of MWFRS it is structure in lieu of the design procedures specified in
easily demonstrated that the overall drag coefficient for Section 207B (MWFRS for buildings of all heights and
certain common building shapes, such as circular simple diaphragm buildings with h ::; 49 m, Section 207C
cylinders especially with rounded or domed tops, is one- (MWFRS of low-rise buildings and simple diaphragm low-
half or less of the drag coefficient for the rectangular rise buildings), Section 207D (MWFRS for all other
prisms that form the basis of Section 207B, 207C, and structures), and Section 207E (components and cladding
207E. for all building types and other structures).

For components and cladding, the 80-percent limit is

defined by the interior zones I and 4 in Figures 207£.4-1,
User Note:
207E.4-2A, 207E.4-2B, 207E.4-2C, 207£.4-3, 207£.4-4,
207E.4-5A, 207E.4-5B, 207£.4-6, 207£.4-7, and 207£.5- Section 207F may always be used for determining wind
1. This limitation recognizes that pressures in the edge pressures for the MWFRS and/or for C&C of any
zones are the ones most likely to be reduced by the specific building or structure. This method is considered to
geometry of real buildings compared to the rectangular
produce the most accurate wind pressures of any
prismatic buildings assumed in Section 207E. Therefore, method specified in this Code.
pressures in edge and corner zones are permitted to be as
low as 80 percent of the interior pressures from Section 207F.2 Test Conditions
207E without the supplemental tests. The 80 percent limit
based on zone 1 is directly applicable to all roof areas, and Wind tunnel tests, or similar tests employing fluids other
the 80 percent limit based on zone 4 is directly applicable than air, used for the determination of design wind loads
to all wall areas. for any building or other structure, shall be conducted in
accordance with this section. Tests for the determination of
The limitation on MWFRS loads is more complex because mean and fluctuating forces and pressures shall meet all of
the load effects (e.g., member stresses or forces, the following conditions:
deflections) at any point are the combined effect of a vector
of applied loads instead of a simple scalar value. In general 1. The natural atmospheric boundary layer has been
the ratio of forces or moments or torques (force modeled to account for the variation of wind speed
eccentricity) at various floors throughout the building with height.
using a wind tunnel study will not be the same as those
ratios determined from Sections 207B and 207C, and 2. The relevant macro-(integral) length and micro-length
therefore comparison between the two methods is not well scales of the longitudinal component of atmospheric
defined. Requiring each load effect.from a wind tunnel test turbulence are modeled to approximately the same
to be no less than 80 percent of the same effect resulting scale as that used to model the building or structure.
from Sections 207B and 207C is impractical and
unnecessarily complex and detailed, given the approximate 3. The modeled building or other structure and
nature of the 80 percent value. Instead, the intent of the surrounding structures and topography are
limitation is effectively implemented by applying it only to geometrically similar to their full-scale counterparts,
a simple index that characterizes the overall loading. For except that, for low-rise buildings meeting the
flexible (tall) buildings, the most descriptive index of requirements of Section 207C.1.2, tests shall be
overall loading is the base overturning moment. For other permitted for the modeled building in a single
buildings, the overturning moment can be a poor exposure site as defined in Section 207A.7.3.
characterization of the overall loading, and the base shear
is recommended instead. 4. The projected area of the modeled building or other
structure and surroundings is less than 8 percent of the
test section cross-sectional area unless correction is
made for blockage.

5. The longitudinal pressure gradient in the wind tunnel

test section is accounted for.
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6. Reynolds number effects on pressures and forces are Database-Assisted Design. Wind-tunnel aerodynamics
minimized. databases that contain records of pressures measured
synchronously at large numbers of locations on the
7'. Response characteristics of the wind tunnel exterior surface of building models have been developed by
instrumentation are consistent with the required wind researchers, e.g., Simiu et al. (2003) and Main and
measurements. Fritz (2006). Such databases include data that permit a
designer to determine, without specific wind tunnel tests
207F.3 Dynamic Response wind-induced forces and moments in Main Wind Fore;
Resisting Systems and Components and Cladding of
Tests for the purpose of determining the dynamic response selected shapes and sizes of buildings. A public domain set
of a building or other structure shall be in accordance with of such databases, recorded in tests conducted at the
Section 207F.2. The structural model and associated University of Western Ontario (Ho et al. 2005 and St.
analysis shall account for mass distribution, stiffness, and Pierre et al. 2005) for buildings with gable roofs is
damping. available on the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) website: www.nist.gov/wind,
207F.4 Load Effects Interpolation software for buildings with similar shape and
with dimensions close to and intermediate between those
207F.4.1 Mean Recurrence Intervals of Load Effects included in the set of databases is also available on that
site. Because the database results are for generic
The load effect required for Strength Design shall be surroundings as permitted in item 3 of Section 207F.2,
determined for the same mean recurrence interval as for the interpolation or extrapolation from these databases should
Analytical Method, by using a rational analysis method, be used only if condition 2 of Section 207B.l.2 is true.
defined in the recognized literature, for combining the Extrapolations from available building shapes and sizes
directional wind tunnel data with the directional are not permitted, and interpolations in some instances
meteorological data or probabilistic models based thereon. may not be advisable. For these reasons, the guidance of
The load effect required for Allowable Stress Design shall an engineer experienced in wind loads on buildings and
be equal to the load effect required for Strength Design familiar with the usage of these databases is recommended.
divided by 1.6. For buildings that are sensitive to possible All databases must have been obtained using testing
variations in the values of the dynamic parameters, methodology that meets the requirements for wind tunnel
sensitivity studies shall be required to provide a rational testing specified in Section 207F.
basis for design recommendations.
207F.4.3 Limitations on Loads
Commentary:
Loads for the main wind force resisting system determined
Examples of analysis methods for combining directional by wind tunnel testing shall be limited such that the overall
wind tunnel data with the directional meteorological data principal loads in the x and y directions are not less than 80
or probabilistic models based thereon are described in percent of those that would be obtained from Part 1 of
Lepage and Irwin (1985), Rigato et al. (2001), Isyumov et Section 207B or Part 1 of Section 207C. The overall
al. (2003), Irwin et al. (2005), Simtu and Filliben (2005), principal load shall be based on the overturning moment
and Simiu and Miyata (2006). for flexible buildings and the base shear for other buildings.

207F.4.2 Limitations on Wind Speeds Pressures for components and cladding determined by
wind tunnel testing shall be limited to not less than 80
The wind speeds and probabilistic estimates based thereon percent of those calculated for Zone 4 for walls and Zone
shall be subject to the limitations described in Section 1 for roofs using the procedure of Section 207E. These
207A.5.3. Zones refer to those shown in Figures 207E.4-l, 207E.4-
2A, 207E.4-2B, 207E.4-2C, 207E.4-3, 207E.4-4, 207E.4-
Commentary: 5A, 207E.4-5B, 207E.4-6, 207E.4- 7, and 207E.6- l.

Section 207F.4.2 specifies that the statistical methods used The limiting values of 80 percent may be reduced to 50
to analyze historical wind speed and direction data for percent for the main wind force resisting system and 65
wind tunnel studies shall be subject to the same limitations percent for components and cladding if either of the
specified in Section 207F.4.2 that apply to the Analytical following conditions applies:
Method.

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J. There were no specific influential buildings or objects

within the detailed proximity model.

2. Loads and pressures from supplemental tests for all

significant wind directions in which specific
influential buildings or objects are replaced by the
roughness representative of the adjacent roughness
condition, but not rougher than exposure B, are
included in the test results.

207F.5 Wind-Borne Debris

Glazing in buildings in wind-borne debris regions shall be

protected in accordance with Section 207A.10.3.

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SECTION208 that portion of the base shear, V, considered

EARTHQUAKE LOADS concentrated at the top of the structure in addition
to Fn
208.1 General lateral force at Level i for use in Equation 208-
14
208.1.1 Purpose g acceleration due to gravity= 9 .815 m/sec2
hi, hn, hx = height above the base to Level i, n or x,
The purpose of the succeeding earthquake provisions is respectively, m
primarily to design seismic-resistant structures to I importance factor given in Table 208-1
safeguardagainst major structural damage that may lead to IP importance factor for nonstructural component as
loss of life and property. These provisions are not intended given in Table 208-1
to assure zero-damage to structures nor maintain their L live load
functionality after a severe earthquake. Leveli level of the structure referred to by the
subscript i
208.1.2 Minimum Seismic Design "i 1" designates the first level above the base
Level n that level that is uppermost in the main
Structures and portions thereof shall, as a minimum, be portion of the structure
designed and constructed to resist the effects of seismic Level x that level that is under design consideration
ground motions as provided in this section. "x l" designates the first level above the base
M maximum moment magnitude
208.1.3 Seismic and Wind Design Na near-source factor used in the determination of Ca
in Seismic Zone 4 related to both the proximity of
When the code-prescribed wind design produces greater the building or structure to known faults with
effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing magnitudes as set forth in Tables 208-4 and 208-5
requirements and limitations prescribed in this section and Nv near-source factor used in the determination of Cv
referenced sections shall be made to govern. in Seismic Zone 4 related to both the proximity of
the building or structure to known faults with
208.2 Definitions magnitudes as set forth in Tables 208-4 and 208-6
PI plasticity index of soil determined in accordance
See Section 202. with approved national standards
R numerical coefficient representative of the inherent
208.3 Symbols and Notations over-strength and global ductility capacity of
lateral-force-resisting systems, as set forth in Table
A8 ground floor area of structure to include area 208-11 or 208-12
covered by all overhangs and projections, m2 r a ratio used in determining pO Dthe
Ac the combined effective area of the shear walls in redundancy/reliability factor. See Section 208.5.
the first storey of the structure, m2 SA,S8,Sc,Sv,SE,SF = soil profile types as set forth
Ae the minimum cross-sectional area in any in Table 208-2
horizontal plane in the first storey of a shear wall, T elastic fundamental period of vibration of the
m2 structure in the direction under consideration,
Ax the torsional amplification factor at Level x sec
aP numerical coefficient specified in Section 208.7 V base shear given by Equations. 208-8, 208-9,
and set forth in Table 208-13 208-10, 208-11 or 208-15
Ca seismic coefficient, as set forth in Table 208- 7 the design storey shear in Storey x
Ct numerical coefficient given in Section 208.5.2.2 the total seismic dead load defined in Section
C; seismic coefficient, as set forth in Table 208-8 208.5.2.l
D dead load = that portion of W located at or assigned to
De the length of a shear wal I in the first storey in the Level i or x, respectively
direction parallel to the applied forces, m the weight of an element or component
E, Eh, Em, Ev = earthquake loads set forth in Section = the weight of the diaphragm and the element
208.6 tributary thereto at Level x, including applicable
Fx design seismic force applied to Level i, n or x, portions of other loads defined in Section
respectively 208.6.1
FP design seismic force on a part of the structure z seismic zone factor as given in Table 208-3
Fpx design seismic force on a diaphragm

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l:,,M = Maximum Inelastic Response Displacement, 208.4.2 Occupancy Categories

which is the total drift or total storey drift that
occurs when the structure is subjected to the For purposes of earthquake-resistant design, each structure
Design Basis Ground Motion, including shall be placed in one of the occupancy categories listed in
estimated elastic and inelastic contributions to Table I 03-1. Table 208-1 assigns importance factors, I and
the total deformation defined m Section Ip, and structural observation requirements for each
208.6.4.2, mm category.
1:,,5 Design Level Response Displacement, which is
the total drift or total storey drift that occurs Table 208-1 - Seismic Importance Factors
when the structure is subjected to the design
seismic forces, mm Seismic Seismic
Occupancy 2
/ji = horizontal displacement at Level i relative to the Importance Importance
Category I
base due to applied lateral forces, f i» for use in Factor, I Factor, Iv
Equation 208-14, mm I. Essential
1.50 1.50
p = Redundancy/Reliability Factor given by Facilities 3
Equation 208-20 II. Hazardous
1.25 1.50
n 0 = Seismic Force Amplification Factor, which is Facilities
required to account for structural over-strength III. Special
and set forth in Table 208-11 Occupancy 1.00 1.00
Structures
208.4 Basis for Design IV. Standard
Occupancy 1.00 1.00
208.4.1 General Structures
v. Miscellaneous 1.00 1.00
The procedures and the limitations for the design of structures
structures shall be determined considering seismic zoning, 1
See Table 103-1for occupancy category listing
site characteristics, occupancy, configuration, structural 2
The limitation of IP for panel connections in Section
system and height in accordance with this section.
Structures shall be designed with adequate strength to 208. 7.2.3 shall be 1.0 for the entire connector
3
withstand the lateral displacements induced by the Design Structural observation requirements are given in Section
Basis Ground Motion, considering the inelastic response of 107.9
4 For anchorage of machinery and equipment requiredfor
the structure and the inherent redundancy, over-strength
and ductility of the lateral force-resisting system. life-safety syst€f_ms, the value of IP sha~l be taken as 1.5

The minimum design strength shall be based on the Design 208.4.3 Site Geology and Soil Characteristics
Seismic Forces determined in accordance with the static
lateral force procedure of Section 208.5, except as Each site shall be assigned a soil profile type based on
modified by Section 208.5.3.5.4. properly substantiated geotechnical data using the site
categorization procedure set forth in Section 208.4.3.1.1
Where strength design is used, the load combinations of and Table 208-2.
Section 203.3 shall apply. Where Allowable Stress Design
is used, the load combinations of Section 203.4 shall apply. Exception:

Allowable Stress Design may be used to evaluate sliding When the soil properties are not known in sufficient detail
or overturning at the soil-structure interface regardless of to determine the soil profile type, Type S0 shall be used.
the design approach used in the design of the structure, Soil Profile Type SE or SF need not be assumed unless the
provided load combinations of Section 203.4 are utilized. building official determines that Type SE or SF may be
present at the site or in the event that Type SE or SF is
established by geotechnical data.

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208.4.3.1 Soil Profile Type 5. The criteria set forth in the definition for Soil Profile
Type SF requiring site-specific evaluation shall be
Soil Profile Types SA, SB, Sc, S0 and SE are defined in considered. If the site corresponds to these criteria, the
Table 208-2 and Soil Profile Type SF is defined as soils site shall be classified as Soil Profile Type SF and a
requiring site-specific evaluation as follows: site-specific evaluation shall be conducted.

1. Soils vulnerable to potential failure or collapse under 208.4.3.1.1 Site Categorization Procedure
seismic loading, such as liquefiable soils, quick and
highly sensitive clays, and collapsible weakly 208.4.3.1.1.1 Scope
cemented soils.
This section describes the procedure for determining Soil
2. Peats and/or highly organic clays, where the thickness Profile Types SA through SF as defined in Table 208-2.
of peat or highly organic clay exceeds 3.0 m.

3. Very high plasticity clays with a plasticity index, PI >

75, where the depth of clay exceeds 7.5 m.

4. Very thick soft/medium stiff clays, where the depth of

clay exceeds 35 m.
Table 208-2 - Soil Profile Types
Average Soil Properties for Top 30 m of Soil Profile
Undrained
Soil Profile Soil Profile Name I Generic
Shear Wave Velocity, SPT, N (blows/ Shear
Type Description
Vs (m/s) 300 mm) Strength, Su
(kPa)
SA Hard Rock > 1500
SB Rock 760 to 1500
Sr: Very Dense Soil and Soft Rock 360 to 760 > 50 > 100
Sn Stiff Soil Profile 180 to 360 15 to 50 50 to 100
s/ Soft Soil Profile < 180 < 15 <50
Soil Requiring Site-specific Evaluation.
SF See Section 208.4.3 .1
1
Soil Profile Type SE also includes any soil profile with more than 3. 0 m of soft clay defined as a soil with plasticity index,
Pl> 20, Wmc 2'. 40% and Su< 24 kPa. The Plasticity Index, Pl, and the moisture content, Wmc, shall be determined
in accordance with approved national standards.

A soil profile with vs < 180 m/ s or any

208.4.3.1.1.2 Definitions
profile with more than 3 m of soft clay defined
as soil with Pl> 20, Wmc 2'. 40 percent and
Soil profile types are defined as follows:
Su< 25 kPa
Soils requiring site-specific evaluation, refer to
SA Hard rock with measured shear wave velocity,
Section 208.4.3 .1
Vs> 1500m/s
SB Rock with 760 m/s <Vs~ 1500 m/s
Sc Very dense soil and soft rock with 360 m/s <
Vs< 760 m/s or with either N > 50 or Su~
100 kPa
S0 Stiff soil with 180 m/s ~ vs :::; 360 m/s or
with 15 s N s 50 or 50 kPa s Su s
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208.4.3.1.1.2.1 Vs, Average Shear Wave Velocity 208.4.3.1.1.2.4 Rock Profiles, SA and Sn

Vs shall be determined in accordance with the following The shear ~ave velocity for rock, Soil Profile Type Sn,
equation: shall be either measured on site or estimated by a
geotechnical engineer, engineering geologist or
seismologist for competent rock with moderate fracturing
(208-1) and weathering. Softer and more highly fractured and
weathered rock shall either be measured on site for shear
wave velocity or classified as Soil Profile Type Sc.
where
di thickness of Layer i , m The hard rock, Soil Profile Type SA, category shall be
Vsi shear wave velocity in Layer i , mis supported by shear wave velocity measurement either on
site or on profiles of the same rock type in the same
208.4.3.1.1.2.2 N, Average Field formation with an equal or greater degree of weathering
Standard Penetration Resistance and and fracturing. Where hard rock conditions are known to
N ch, Average Standard Penetration
be continuous to a depth of 30 m, surficial shear wave
Resistance for Cohesionless Soil velocity measurements may be extrapolated to assess v5•
Layers The rock categories, Soil Profile Types SA and Sn, shall
not be used if there is more than 3 meters of soil between
the rock surface and the bottom of the spread footing or mat
N and N ch shall be determined in accordance with the
foundation.
following equation:
The definitions presented herein shall apply to the upper
30 m of the site profile. Profiles containing distinctly
(208-2) different soil layers shall be subdivided into those layers
designated by a number from I to n at the bottom, where
there are a total of n distinct layers in the upper 30 m. The
ds symbol i then refer to any one of the layers between I and
Nch=---
~11 d, (208-3) n.
l=tN,
208.4.3.1.1.2.5 Soft Clay Profile, SE
where
The existence of ii total thickness of soft clay greater than
thickness of Layer i in mm
3 m shall be investigated where a soft clay layer is defined
the total thickness of cohesionless soil layers
by Su < 24 kPa, Wmc ~ 40 percent and Pl > 20. If
in the top 30 m
these criteria are met, the site shall be classified as Soil
the standard penetration resistance of soil
layer in accordance with approved nationally Profile Type SE·
recognized standards
208.4.3.1.1.2.6 Soil Profiles Sc, S0 and SE
208.4.3.1.1.2.3 Su, Average Undrained Shear
Sites with Soil Profile Types Sc, S0 and SE shall be
Strength
classified by using one of the following three methods with
vs , N and Su computed in all cases as specified in Section
Su shall be determined in accordance with the following
208.4.3. l.l.2.
equation:
I. Vs for the top 30 meters (vs method).
(208-4)
2. N for the top 30 meters (N method).
where
3. NcH for cohesionless soil layers (Pl< 20) in the top
de the total thickness (100 - d5) of cohesive 30 m and average Su for cohesive soil layers (Pl>
soil layers in the top 30 m 20) in the top 30 m (su method).
Sut the undrained shear strength in accordance
with approved nationally recognized
standards, not to exceed 250 kPa
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208.4.4 Site Seismic HazardCharacterist
ics Table 208-4 - Seismic Source Types

Seismic hazard characteristics for the site shall be Seismic Source

established based on the seismic zone and proximity of the Seismic Definition
site to active seismic sources, site soil profile Seismic Source
Source
characteristics and the structure's importance factor. Description
Type Maximum Moment
Magnitude, M
208.4.4.1 Seismic Zone
Faults that are
The Philippine archipelago is divided into two seismic capable of
zones only. Zone 2 covers the provinces of Palawan producing large
(except Busuanga), Sulu and Tawi-Tawi while the rest of A magnitude events 7.0 sM ~ 8.4
the country is under Zone 4 as shown in Figure 208-1. Each and that have a
structure shall be assigned a seismic zone factor Z, in high rate of seismic
accordance with Table 208-3. activity.

Table 208-3 Seismic Zone Factor Z All faults other

ZONE 2 4 B than Types A and 6.5 ~ M < 7.0
z 0.20 0.40 c.

Faults that are not

208.4.4.2 Seismic Source Types
capable of
producing large
Table 208-4 defines the types of seismic sources. The
magnitude
location and type of seismic sources to be used for design c earthquakes and
M < 6.5
shall be established based on approved geological data; see
that have a
Figure 208-2A. Type A sources shall be determined from
relatively low rate
Figure 208-28, 2C, 20, 2E or the most recent mapping of
of seismic activity.
active faults by the Philippine Institute ofVolcanology and
Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
'Subduction sources shall be evaluated on a site-
specific basis.

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208.4.4.3 Seismic Zone 4 Near-Source Factor 4. The exceptions to Section 515.6.5 shall not apply,
except for columns in one-storey buildings or columns
Jn Seismic Zone 4, each site shall be assigned near-source at the top storey of multistorey buildings.
factors in accordance with Tables 208-5 and 208-6 based
5. None of the following structural irregularities is
on the Seismic Source Type as set forth in Section
present: Type 1, 4 or 5 of Table 208-9, and Type I or
208.4.4.2.
4 of Table 208-10.
For high rise structures and essential facilities within
208.4.4.4 Seismic Response Coefficients
2.0 km ofa major fault, a site specific seismic elastic design
response spectrum is recommended to be obtained for the
Each structure shall be assigned a seismic coefficient, Ca,
specific area.
in accordance with Table 208-7 and a seismic coefficient,
Table 208-5 Near-Source Factor Na I c.; in accordance with Table 208-8.
Seismic Closest Distance To Table 208-7 Seismic Coefficient, Ca
Source Known Seismic Source2
Soil Profile Seismic Zone Z
Type < 2 km S5 km 2: 10 km
Type Z = 0.2 Z = 0.4
A l.5 1.2 1.0
B 1.3 1.0 1.0 SA 0.16 0.32Na
c 1.0 1.0 1.0 Sn 0.20 0.40Nn
Sr 0.24 0.40Nn
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Table 208-6 Near-Source Factor, N v Sn 0.28 0.44Na
SF. 0.34 0.44N 11
Seismic Closest Distance To
Sp See Footnote 1 of Table 208-8
Source Known S~ismic Source2
Type < 2 km 5 km 10 km 2. 15 km
A 2.0 1.6 1.2 1.0 Table 208-8 Seismic Coefficient, c;
B 1.6 1.2 1.0 1.0 Soil Profile Seismic Zone Z
c 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Type Z = 0.2 Z= 0.4
Notes for Tables 208.5 and 208.6: SA 0.16 0.32Nv
The Near-Source Factor may be based on the linear Sn 0.20 0.40Nv
interpolation of values for distances other than those Sr 0.32 0.56Nv
shown in the table. Sn 0.40 0.64Nv
2 SF. 0.64 0.96Nv
The closest distance to seismic source shall be taken
Sp See Footnote 1 of Table 208-8
as the minimum distance between the site and the area
described by the vertical projection of the source on I
Site-specific geotechnical investigation and dynamic site
the surface (i.e., surface projection offault plane). The response analysis shall be performed to determine
surface projection need not include portions of the seismic coefficients
source at depths of 10 km or greater. The largest value
of the Near-Source Factor considering all sources 208.4.5 Configuration Requirements
shall be used for design.
Each structure shall be designated as being structurally
The value of Na used to determine Ca need not exceed 1.1 regular or irregular in accordance with Sections 208.4.5.1
for structures complying with all the following conditions: and 208.4.5.2.

1. The soil profile type is SA, S8, Sc or Sn. 208.4.5.1 Regular Structures
2. p = 1.0.
Regular structures have no significant physical
3. Except in single-storey structures, residential building discontinuities in plan or vertical configuration or in their
accommodating l O or fewer persons, private garages, lateral-force-resisting systems such as the irregular features
carports, sheds and agricultural buildings, moment described in Section 208.4.5.2.
frame systems designated as part of the lateral-force-
resisting system shall be special moment-resisting
frames.
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208.4.5.2 Irregular Structures Table 208-9 Vertical Structural Irregularities

Reference
1. Irregular structures have significant physical Irregularity Type and Definition
Section
discontinuities in configuration or in their lateral-
1. Stiffness Irregularity - Soft
force-resisting systems. Irregular features include, but
Storey
are not limited to, those described in Tables 208-9 and
A soft storey is one in which the
208-10. All structures in occupancy Categories 4 and 208.4.8.3
lateral stiffness is less than 70 % of
5 in Seismic Zone 2 need to be evaluated only for Item 2
that in the storey above or less than
vertical irregularities of Type 5 (Table 208-9) and
80 percent of the average stiffness
horizonral irregularities of Type 1 (Table 208-10).
of the three stories above.
2. Structures having any of the features listed in Table
208-9 hall be designated as if having a vertical
2. Weight (Mass) Irregularity
Mass irregularity shall be
irregularity.
considered to exist where the
208.4.8.3
Exception: effective mass of any storey is more
Item 2
Where no storey drift ratio under design lateral forces is than 150 % of the effective mass of
greater than 1.3 times the uorey drift ratio of the storey an adjacent storey: A roof that is
above, the structure may be deemed 10 not have the lighter than the floor below need
structural irregularitie of Type I or 2 in Table 208-9. The not be considered.
storey d1·ifl ratio for the lop two itorie need 110/ be 3. Vertical Geometric Irregularity
considered. The storey drifl for this determination may be Vertical geometric irregularity shall
calculated neglecting torsional effects. be considered to exist where the
horizontal dimension of the lateral- 208.4.8.3
3. Structures having any of the features listed in Table force-resisting system in any storey Item 2
208-10 shall be designated as having a plan is more than 130 % of that in an
irregularity. adjacent storey. One-storey
oenthouses need not be considered.
4. In-Plane Discontinuity In
Vertical Lateral-Force-Resisting
Element Irregularity 208.5 .8.1.5.
An in-plane offset of the lateral- 1
load-resisting elements greater than
the len th of those elements.
5. Discontinuity In Capacity -
Weak Storey Irregularity
A weak storey is one in which the
storey strength is less than 80 % of
that in the storey above. The storey 208.4.9.1
strength is the total strength of all
seismic-resisting elements sharing
the storey for the direction under
consideration.

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Table 208-10 Horizontal Structural Irregularities 208.4.6 Structural Systems

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Irregularity Type and Definition ~truct~ral systems shall be classified as one of the types
Section
listed in Table 208-11 and defined in this section.
1. Torsional Irregularity - To Be
Considered When Diaphragms Are
208.4.6.1 Bearing Wall System
Not Flexible
Torsional irregularity shall be
A structural system without a complete vertical load-
considered to exist when the 208.7.2.7
carrying space frame. Bearing walls or bracing systems
maximum storey drift, computed Item 6
provide support for all or most gravity loads. Resistance to
including accidental torsion, at one
lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames.
end of the structure transverse to an
axis is more than 1.2 times the
208.4.6.2 Building Frame System
average of the storey drifts of the two
ends of the structure.
A structural system with an essentially complete space
2. Re-Entrant Corner Irregularity
frame providing support for gravity loads. Resistance to
Plan configurations of a structure and
lateral load is provided by shear walls or braced frames.
its lateral-force-resisting system 208.7.2.7
contain re-entrant corners, where both Items 6
projections of the structure beyond a and 7 208.4.6.3 Moment-Resisting Frame System
re-entrant corner are greater than 15
% of the plan dimension of the A structural system with an essentially complete space
structure in the given direction. frame providing support for gravity loads. Moment-
3. Diaphragm Discontinuity
resisting frames provide resistance to lateral load primarily
by flexural action of members.
Irregularity
Diaphragms with abrupt
discontinuities or variations in 208.4.6.4 Dual System
stiffness, including those having 208.7.2.7
cutout or open areas greater than 50 % Item 6 A structural system with the following features:
of the gross enclosed area of the
diaphragm, or changes in effective I. An essentially complete space frame that provides
diaphragm stiffness of more than 50 support for gravity loads.
% from one storey to the next. 2. Resistance to lateral load is provided by shear walls or
4. Out-Of-Plane Offsets Irregularity 208.5.8.5. braced frames and moment-resisting frames (SMRF,
Discontinuities in a lateral force path, 1 IMRF, MMRWF or steel OMRF). The moment-
such as out-of-plane offsets of the 208.7.2.7 resisting frames shall be designed to independently
vertical elements Item 6; resist at least 25 percent of the design base shear.
5. Non-parallel Systems Irregularity
The vertical lateral-load-resisting 3. The two systems shall be designed to resist the total
elements are not parallel to or design base shear in proportion to their relative
208.7.1 rigidities considering the interaction of the dual system
symmetric about the major orthogonal
axes of the lateral force-resisting at all levels.
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208.4.6.5 Cantilevered Column System 208.4.8 Selection of LateralForce Procedure

A structural system relying on cantilevered column Any structure may be, and certain structures defined below
elements for lateral resistance. shall be, designed using the dynamic lateral-force
procedures of Section 208.5.3.
208.4.6.6 Undefined StructuralSystem
208.4.8.1 Simplified Static
A structural system not listed in Table 208-11.
The simplified static lateral-force procedure set forth in
208.4.6.7 Non-building StructuralSystem Section 208.5.1.1 may be used for the following structures
of Occupancy Category IV or V:
A structural system conforming to Section 208.8.
1. Buildings of any occupancy (including single-family
208.4.7 Height Limits dwellings) not more than three stories in height
excluding basements that use light-frame construction.
Height limits for the various structural systems in Seismic
Zone 4 are given in Table 208-11. 2. Other buildings not more than two stories in height
excluding basements.
Exception:
Regular structures may exceed these limits by not more 208.4.8.2 Static
than 50 percent for unoccupied structures, which are not
accessible to the general public. The static lateral force procedure of Section 208.5 may be
used for the following structures:

i. All structures, regular or irregular in Occupancy

Categories IV and V in Seismic Zone 2.

2. Regular structures under 75 m in height with lateral

force resistance provided by systems listed in Table
208-11, except where Section 208.4.8.3, Item 4;
applies.

3. Irregular structures not more than five stories or 20.m

in height. ·

4. Structures having a flexible upper portion supported

on a rigid lower portion where both portions of the
structure c nsidered separately can be classified as
being regular the average torey stiffness of the lower
portion is at I a t IO Lime the average storey stiffue s
of the upper portion and the period of the entire
structure i not great r than 1.1 Limes the period of the
upper portion con idered a a separat srru ture fixed
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208.4.8.3 Dynamic 208.4.9 System Limitations

The dynamic lateral-force procedure of Section 208.5.3 208.4.9.1 Discontinuity

shall be used for all other structures, including the
following: Structures with a discontinuity in capacity, vertical
irregularity Type 5 as defined in Table 208-9, shall not be
I. Structures 75 m or more in height, except as permitted over two stories or 9 m in height where the weak storey has
by Section 208.4.8.2, Item 1. a calculated strength of less than 65 % of the storey above.

2. Structures having a stiffness, weight or geometric Exception:

vertical irregularity of Type 1, 2 or 3, as defined in
Where the weak storey is capable of resisting a total lateral
Table 208-9, or structures having irregular features not
seismic force of n0 times the design force prescribed in
described in Table 208-9 or 208-10, except as
Section 208.5.
permitted by Section 208.4.10.3.1.

208.4.9.2 Undefined Structural Systems

3. Structures over five stories or 20 m in height in
Seismic Zone 4 not having the same structural system
For undefined structural systems not listed in Table 208-
throughout their height except as permitted by Section
208.5.3.2.
11, the coefficient R shall be substantiated by approved
cyclic test data and analyses. The following items shall be
addressed when establishing R:
4. Structures, regular or irregular, located on Soil Profile
Type SF, that have a period greater than 0. 7 s. The
analysis shall include the effects of the soils at the site 1. Dynamic response characteristics,
and shall conform to Section 208.5.3.2, Item 4. 2. Lateral force resistance,
3. Over-strength and strain hardening or softening,
208.4.8.4 Alternative Procedures
4. Strength and stiffness degradation,
208.4.8.4.1 General
5. Energy dissipation characteristics,
Alternative lateral-force procedures using rational analyses 6. System ductility, and
based on well-established principles of mechanics may be
used in lieu of those prescribed in these provisions. 7. Redundancy.

208.4.8.4.2 Seismic Isolation 208.4.9.3 Irregular Features

Seismic isolation, energy dissipation and damping systems All structures having irregular features described in Table
may be used in the analysis and design of structures when 208-9 or 208-10 shall be designed to meet the additional
approved by the building official and when special requirements of those sections referenced in the tables.
detailing is used to provide results equivalent to those
obtained by the use of conventional structural systems. 208.4.10 Determination of Seismic Factors

208.4.10.1 Determination of n,

For specific elements of the structure, as specifically

identified in this code, the minimum design strength shall
be the product of the seismic force over-strength factor n0
and the design seismic forces set forth in Section 208.5. For
both Allowable Stress Design and Strength Design, the
Seismic Force Over-strength Factor, n0, shall be taken
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208.4.10.2 Determination of R seismic forces in structures exceeding 50 m in height in

Seismic Zone 4.
The value for R shall be taken from Table 208-11.
208.4.10.3.3 Combinations along the Same Axis
208.4.10.3 Combinations of Structural Systems
Where a combination of different structural systems is
Where combinations of structural systems are incorporated utilized to resist lateral forces in the same direction, the
into the same structure, the requirements of this section value of R used for design in that direction shall not be
shall be satisfied. greater than the least value for any of the systems utilized
in that same direction.
208.4.10.3.1 Vertical Combinations
208.5 Minimum Design Lateral Forces and Related
The value of R used in the design of any storey shall be less Effects
than or equal to the value of R used in the given direction
for the storey above. 208.5.1 Simplified Static Force Procedure

Exception: Structures conforming to the requirements of Section

208.4.8. l may be designed using this procedure.
This requirement need not be applied to a storey where the
dead weight above that storey is less than IO percent of the Simplified Design Base Shear
208.5.1.1
total dead weight of the structure.
The total design base shear in a given direction shall be
Structures may be designed using the procedures of this determined from the following equation:
section under the following conditions:
3Ca
The entire structure is designed using the lowest R of the V=-W (208-5)
lateral force-resisting systems used, or R

1. The following two-stage static analysis procedures where the value of Ca shall be based on Table 208- 7 for the
may be used for structures conforming to Section soil profile type. When the soil properties are not known
208.4.8.2, Item 4. in sufficient detail to determine the soil profile type, Type
1.1 The flexible upper portion shall be designed as a Sn shall be used in Seismic Zone 4, and Type SE shall be
separate structure, supported laterally by the rigid used in Seismic Zone 2. In Seismic Zone 4, the Near-
lower portion, using the appropriate values of R Source Factor, Na, need not be greater than 1.2 if none of
andp. the following structural irregularities are present:

1.2 The rigid lower portion shall be designed as a l. Type 1, 4 or 5 of Table 208-9, or
eparat tructure using the appropriat value of
R and p. The reactions from the upper p rtion 2. Type 1 or 4 of Table 208- l 0.
shall be those determined from the analy is of the
upper portion amplified by the ratio of the (R/p) 208.5.1.2 Vertical Distribution
of the upper portion over (R/ p) of the lower
portion. The forces at each level shall be calculated using the
following equation:
208.4.10.3.2 Combinations along Different Axes

In Seismic Zone 4 where a structure has a bearing wall 3Ca

Fx =-W·
R , (208-6)
system in only one direction, the value of R used for design
in the orthogonal direction shall not be greater than that
used for the bearing wall system. where the value of Ca shall be determined as in Section
208.5. l.1.
Any combination of bearing wall systems, building frame
systems, dual systems or moment-resisting frame systems
may be used to resist seismic forces in structures less than
50 m in height. Only combinations of dual systems and
special moment-resisting frames shall be used to resist

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208.5.1.3 Horizontal Distribution of Shear where

the average of the displacements at the
The design storey shear, V x, in any storey is the sum of the
extreme points of the structure at Level x,
forces Ft and F x above that storey. V x shall be distributed
mm
to the various elements of the vertical lateral force-resisting
the maximum displacement at Level x,
system in proportion to their rigidities, considering the
mm
rigidity of the diaphragm. See Section 208.7.2.3 for rigid
elements that are not intended to be part of the lateral force-
The value of Ax need not exceed 3.0
resisting systems.
208.5.1.5 Overturning
Where diaphragms are not flexible, the mass at each level
shall be assumed to be displaced from the calculated center
Every structure shall be designed to resist the overturning
of mass in each direction a distance equal to 5 percent of
effects caused by earthquake forces specified in Section
the building dimension at that level perpendicular to the
208.5.2.3. At any level, the overturning moments to be
direction of the force under consideration. The effect of
this displacement on the storey shear distribution shall be resisted shall be determined using those seismic forces (Ft
considered. and F x) that act on levels above the level under
consideration. At any level, the incremental changes of the
design overturning moment shall be distributed to the
Diaphragms shall be considered flexible for the purposes
various resisting elements in the manner prescribed in
of distribution of storey shear and torsional moment when
Section 208.5.1.3. Overturning effects on every element
the maximum lateral deformation of the diaphragm is more
than two times the average storey drift of the associated shall be carried down to the foundation. See Sections 207 .1
and 208.7 for combining gravity and seismic forces.
storey. This may be determined by comparing the
~omputed midpoint in-plane deflection of the diaphragm
itself under lateral load with the storey drift of adjoining 208.5.1.5.1 Elements Supporting Discontinuous
vertical-resisting elements under equivalent tributary Systems
lateral load.
208.5.1.5.1.1 General
208.5.1.4 Horizontal TorsionalMoments
Where any portion of the lateral load-resisting system is
Provisions shall be made for the increased shears resulting discontinuous, such as for vertical irregularity Type 4 in
from horizontal torsion where diaphragms are not flexible. Table 208-9 or plan irregularity Type 4 in Table 208-10,
The most severe load combination for each element shall concrete, masonry, steel and wood elements supporting
be considered for design. such discontinuous systems shall have the design strength
to resist the combination loads resulting from the special
seismic load combinations of Section 203.5.
The torsional design moment at a given storey shall be the
moment resulting from eccentricities between applied
design lateral forces at levels above that storey and the Exceptions:
vertical-resisting elements in that storey plus an accidental 1. The quantity Em in Section 208.6 need not exceed the
torsion. maximum force that can be transferred to the element
by the lateral-force-resisting system.
The accidental torsional moment shall be determined by
assuming the mass is displaced as required by Section 2. Concrete slabs supporting light-frame wood shear
208.5.1.3. wall systems or light-frame steel and wood structural
panel shear wall systems.
Where torsional irregularity exists, as defined in Table
208-10, the effects shall be accounted for by increasing the For Allowable Stress Design, the design strength may be
accidental torsion at each level by an amplification factor, determined using an allowable stress increase of 1.7 and a
Ax, determined from the following equation: resistance factor, <J,, of 1.0. This increase shall not be
combined with the one- third stress increase permitted by
Section 203.4, but may be combined with the duration of
load increase permitted in Section 615.3.4.
Ax= [
·
li11wx
1. 28avg
]z (208-7)

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208.5.1.5.1.1.2 Detailing requirements in Seismic 208.5.1.6 Applicability

Zone 4
Sections 208.6.2, 208.6.3, 208.5.2.1, 208.5.2.2, 208.5.2.3,
In Seismic Zone 4, elements supporting discontinuous 208.6.4, 208.6.5 and 208.5.3 shall not apply when using the
systems shall meet the following detailing or member simplified procedure.
limitations:
Exception:
I. Reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry elements
For buildings with relatively flexible structural systems,
designed primarily as axial-load members shall
the building official may require consideration of Pt:,.
comply with Section 421.4.4.5.
effects and drift in accordance with Sections 208.6.3,
208.6.4 and 208.6.5. !:J.5 shall be determined using design
2. Reinforced concrete elements designed primarily as
seismic forces from Section 208. 5.1.1.
flexural members and supporting other than light-
frame wood shear wall system or light-frame steel and
wood structural panel shear wall systems shall comply Where used, !J.M shall be taken equal to 0.01 times the
storey height of all stories. In Section 208.7.2.7,
with Sections 421.3.2 and 421.3.3. Strength 3~a
computations for portions of slabs designed as Equation 208-22 shall read Fpx = Wpx and need not
supporting elements shall include only those portions exceed CaWpx, but shall not be less than 0. 5CaWpx· R and
of the slab that comply with the requirements of these fl.0 shall be taken from Table 208-11.
sections.
208.5.2 Static Force Procedure
3. Masonry elements designed primarily as axial-load
carrying members shall comply with Sections 208.5.2.1 Design Base Shear
706.1.12.4, Item I, and 708.2.6.2.6.
The total design base shear in a given direction shall be
4. Masonry elements designed primarily as flexural determined from the following equation:
members shall comply with Section 708.2.6.2.5.

5. Steel elements designed primarily as axial-load (208-8)

members shall comply with Sections 515.4.2 and
515.4.3.
The total design base shear need not exceed the following:
6. Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members
or trusses shall have bracing for both top and bottom
beam flanges or chords at the location of the support (208-9)
of the discontinuous system and shall comply with the
requirements of Section 515.6.1.3.
The total design base shear shall not be less than the
7. Wood elements designed primarily as flexural following:
members shall be provided with lateral bracing or
solid blocking at each end of the element and at the
connection location(s) of the discontinuous system. V = 0.11CalW (208-10)

208.5.1.5.2 At Foundation In addition, for Seismic Zone 4, the total base shear shall
also not be less than the following:
See Sections 208.4. l and 308.4 for overturning moments
to be resisted at the foundation soil interface.
0.8ZN,i
V= W (208-11)
R

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208.5.2.2 Structure Period distribution. The elastic deflections, lh shall be calculated

using the applied lateral forces, f i·
The value of T shall be determined from one of the
following methods: 208.5.2.3 Vertical Distribution of Force

1. Method A: The total force shall be distributed over the height of the
structure in conformance with Equations 208-15, 208-16
For all buildings, the value T may be approximated from
and 208-17 in the absence of a more rigorous procedure.
the following equation:
n
(208-12) (208-15)
V= Ft+ LFi
where i=l

0.0853 for steel moment-resisting frames

0.0731 for reinforced concrete moment- The concentrated force Ft at the top, which is in addition
resisting frames and eccentrically braced to F n, shall be determined from the equation:
frames
0.0488 for all other buildings Ft= 0.07TV (208-16)

Alternatively, the value of Ct for structures with concrete The value of T used for the purpose of calculating Ft shall
or masonry shear walls may be taken as 0. 0743/ .jA;. be the period that corresponds with the design base shear
as computed using Equation 208-4. Ft need not exceed
0. 25V and may be considered as zero where Tis 0.7 s or
The value of Ac shall be determined from the following
less. The remaining portion of the base shear shall be
equation:
distributed over the height of the structure, including Level
n, according to the following equation:
(208-13)
(208-17)
The value of De/hn used in Equation 208-13 shall not
exceed 0.9.
At each level designated as x, the force F x shall be applied
2. Method B: over the area of the building in accordance with the mass
distribution at that level. Structural displacements and
The fundamental period T may be calculated using the design seismic forces shall be calculated as the effect of
structural properties and deformational characteristics of
forces Fx and Ft applied at the appropriate levels above the
the resisting elements in a properly substantiated analysis.
base.
The analysis shall be in accordance with the requirements
of Section 208.6.2. The value of T from Method B shall
208.5.3 Dynamic Analysis Procedures
not exceed a value 30 percent greater than the value of T
obtained from Method A in Seismic Zone 4, and 40 percent
208.5.3.1 General
in Seismic Zone 2.
Dynamic analyses procedures, when used, shall conform to
The fundamental period T may be computed by using the
the criteria established in this section. The analysis shall be
following equation: based on an appropriate ground motion representation and
shall be performed using accepted principles of dynamics.

(208-14) Structures that are designed in accordance with this section

shall comply with all other applicable requirements of
these provisions.

The values of fi represent any lateral force distributed

approximately in accordance with the principles of
Equations. 208-15, 208-16 and 208-17 or any other rational

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208.5.3.2 GroundMotion 4. For structures on Soil Profile Type SF, the following
requirements shall apply when required by Section
T~e ground motion representation shall, as a minimum, be 208.4.8.3, Item 4:
one having a 10-percent probability of being exceeded in
50 years, shall not be reduced by the quantity R and may 4.1 The ground motion representation shall be
be one of the following: developed in accordance with Items 2 and 3.

l, An elastic design response spectrum constructed in 4.2 Possible amplification ofbuilding response due to
accordance with Figure 208-3, using the values of Ca the effects of soil-structure interaction and
and Cv consistent with the specific site. The design lengthening of building period caused by inelastic
acceleration ordinates shall be multiplied by the behavior shall be considered.
acceleration of gravity, 9.815 m/sec2.
5. The vertical component of ground motion may be
defined by scaling corresponding horizontal
2. A site-specific elastic design response spectrum based
accelerations by a factor of two- thirds. Alternative
on the geologic, tectonic, seismologic and soil
factors may be used when substantiated by site-
characteristics associated with the specific site. The
specific data. Where the Near-Source Factor, Na, is
spectrum shall be developed for a damping ratio of
greater than 1.0, site-specific vertical response spectra
0.05, unless a different value is shown to be consistent
shall be used in lieu of the factor of two-thirds.
with the anticipated structural behavior at the intensity
of shaking established for the site.

3. Ground motion time histories developed for the

specific site shall be representative of actual
earthquake motions. Response spectra from time
histories, either individually or in combination, shall
approximate the site design spectrum conforming to
Section 208.5.3.2, Item 2.

Control Periods
2.5Ca

; Ts = Cv/2.SCa

Ta = 0.2Ts

lj Ca

0
2 3 4 5
Period (T/Ts)

Figure 208-3
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208.5.3.3 Mathematical Model for the modes considered, at least 90 percent of the
participating mass of the structure is included in the
A mathematical model of the physical structure shall calculation of response for each principal horizontal
represent the spatial distribution of the mass and stiffness direction.
of the structure to an extent that is adequate for the
calculation of the significant features of its dynamic 208.5.3.5.3 Combining Modes
response. A three-dimensional model shall be used for the
dynamic analysis of structures with highly irregular plan The peak member forces, displacements, storey forces,
configurations such as those having a plan irregularity storey shears and base reactions for each mode shall be
defined in Table 208-10 and having a rigid or semi-rigid combined by recognized methods. When three-
diaphragm. The stiffness properties used in the analysis dirnensional models are used for analysis, modal
and general mathematical modeling shall be in accordance interaction effects shall be considered when combining
with Section 208.6.2. modal maxima.

208.5.3.4 Description of Analysis Procedures 208.5.3.5.4 Reduction of Elastic Response

Parametersfor Design
208.5.3.4.1 Response SpectrumAnalysis
Elastic Response Parameters may be reduced for purposes
An elastic dynamic analysis of a structure utilizing the peak of design in accordance with the following items, with the
dynamic response of all modes having a significant limitation that in no case shall the Elastic Response
contribution to total structural response. Peak modal Parameters be reduced such that the corresponding design
responses are calculated using the ordinates of the base shear is less than the Elastic Response Base Shear
appropriate response spectrum curve which correspond to divided by the value of R.
the modal periods. Maximum modal contributions are
combined in a statistical manner to obtain an approximate- I. For all regular structures where the ground motion
total structural response. representation complies with Section 208.5.3.2, Item
1, Elastic Response Parameters may be reduced such
208.5.3.4.2 Time History Analysis that the corresponding design base shear is not less
than 90 percent of the base shear determined in
An analysis of the dynamic response of a structure at each accordance with Section 208.5.2.
increment of time when the base is subjected to a specific
ground motion time history. 2. For all regular structures where the ground motion
representation complies with Section 208.5.3.2, Item
208.5.3.5 Response SpectrumAnalysis 2, Elastic Response Parameters may be reduced such
that the corresponding design base shear is not less
208.5.3.5.1 Response Spectrum Representation than 80 percent of the base shear determined in
and Interpretationof Results accordance with Section 208.5.2.

The ground motion representation shall be in accordance 3. For all irregular structures, regardless of the ground
with Section 208.5.3.2. The corresponding response motion representation, Elastic Response Parameters
parameters, including forces, moments and displacements, may be reduced such that the corresponding design
shall be denoted as Elastic Response Parameters. Elastic base shear is not less than 100 percent of the base shear
Response Parameters may be reduced in accordance with determined in accordance with Section 208.5.2.
Section 208.5.3.5.4.
The corresponding reduced design seismic forces shall be
The base shear for a given direction, determined using used for design in accordance with Section 203.
dynamic analysis must not be less than the value obtained
by the equivalent lateral force method of Section 208.5.2. 208.5.3.5.5 Directional Effects
In this case, all corresponding response parameters are
adjusted proportionately. Directional effects for horizontal ground motion shall
conform to the requirements of Section 208.6. The effects
208.5.3.5.2 Numberof Modes of vertical ground motions on horizontal cantilevers and
pre-stressed elements shall be considered in accordance
The requirement of Section 208.5.3.4.1 that all significant with Section 208.6. Alternately, vertical seismic response
modes be included may be satisfied by demonstrating that may be determined by dynamic response methods; in no

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case shall the response used for design be less than that 208.5.3.6.2 Elastic Time History Analysis
obtained by the static method.
Elastic time history shall conform to Sections 208.5.3.1,
208.5.3.5.6 Torsion 208.5.3.2, 208.5.3.3, 208.5.3.5.2, 208.5.3.5.4,
208.6.5.3.5.5, 208.6.5.3.5.6, 208.5.3.5.7 and 208.5.3.6.1
The analysis shall account for torsional effects, including and 208.6.6.1. Response parameters from elastic time-
accidental torsional effects as prescribed in Section history analysis shall be denoted as Elastic Response
208.5.1.4. Where three-dimensional models are used for Parameters. All elements shall be designed using Strength
analysis, effects of accidental tor ion ·h · II b · accounted for Design. Elastic Response Parameters may be scaled in
by appropriate adjustments in the model such as adj u urncnt accordance with Section 208.5.3.5.4.
of mass locations, or by equivalent static procedures ·uch
as provided in Section 208.5.l.3. 208.5.3.6.3 Nonlinear Time History Analysis

208.5.3.5.7 Dual Systems 208.5.3.6.3.1 Nonlinear Time History

Where the lateral forces are resisted by a dual system as Nonlinear time history analysis shall meet the requirements
defined in Section 208.4.6.4, the combined system shall be of Section 208.4.8.4, and time histories shall be developed
capable of resisting the base shear determined in and results determined in accordance with the requirements
accordance with this section. The moment-resisting frame of Section 208.5.3.6.1. Capacities and characteristics of
shall conform to Section 208.4.6.4, Item 2, and may be nonlinear elements shall be modeled consistent with test
analyzed using either the procedures of Section 208.5.2.3 data or substantiated analysis, considering the Importance
or those of Section 208.5.3.5. Factor. The maximum inelastic response displacement
shall not be reduced and shall comply with Section 208.6.5.
208.5.3.6 Time History Analysis
208.5.3.6.3.2 Design Review
208.5.3.6.1 Time History
When nonlinear time-history analysis is used to justify a
Time-history analysis shall be performed with pairs of structural design, a design review of the lateral- force-
appropriate horizontal ground-motion time- history re isling system shall be p rformed by an independent
components that shall be selected and scaled from not less engineering team including person licensed in the
than three recorded events. Appropriate time histories shall appropriate disciplines and experienced in seismic analy i
have magnitudes, fault distances and source mechanisms m thod . The lateral-force-resisting sy tern design review
that are consistent with those that control the design-basis shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
earthquake (or maximum capable earthquake). Where
three appropriate recorded ground-m tion Lime-hi tory 1. Reviewing the development of site-specific spectra
pair are not available, appr priate simulated gr und- and ground-motion time histories.
motion time-history pairs may be used l mak up the total
number required. For each pair of horizontal ground- 2. Reviewing the preliminary design of the lateral-force-
motion components, the square root of the sum of the resisting system.
squares (SRSS) of the 5 percent-damped site-specific
spectrum of the scaled horizontal components shall be 3. Reviewing the final design of the lateral-force-
constructed. The motions shall be scaled such that the resisting system and all supporting analyses.
average value of the SRSS spectra does not fall below 1.4
times the 5 percent-damped spectrum of the design-basis The engineer-of-record shall submit with the plans and
earthquake for periods from 0. 2T second to 1. ST seconds. calculations a statement by all members of the engineering
Each pair of time histories shall be applied simultaneously team doing the review stating that the above review has
to the model considering torsional effects. been performed.

The parameter of interest shall be calculated for each time-

history analysis. If three time-history analyses are
performed, then the maximum response of the parameter
of interest shall be used for design. If seven or more time-
history analyses are performed, then the average value of
the response parameter of interest may be used for design.

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208.6 Earthquake Loads and Modeling r max is defined as the largest of the element storey shear
Requirements ratios, ri, which occurs in any of the storey levels at or
below the two-thirds height level of the building.
208.6.1 Earthquake Loads
For braced frames, the value of r. is equal to the maximum
Structures shall be designed for ground motion producing horizontal force component in a single brace element
structural response and seismic forces in any horizontal divided by the total storey shear.
direction. The following earthquake loads shall be used in
the load combinations set forth in Section 203: For moment frames, r, shall be taken as the maximum of
the sum of the shears in any two adjacent columns in a
moment frame bay divided by the storey shear. For
(208-18)
columns common to two bays with moment-resisting
connections on opposite sides at Level i in the direction
(208-19)
under consideration, 70 percent of the shear in that column
where may be used in the column shear summation.

E the earthquake load on an element of the For shear walls, r; shall be taken as the maximum value of
structure resulting from the combination of the product of the wall shear multiplied by 3/lw and
the horizontal component, E1i, and the divided by the total storey shear, where lw is the length of
vertical component, Ev the wall in meter.
the earthquake load due to the base shear,
V, as set forth in Section 208.5.2 or the For dual systems, r; shall be taken as the maximum value
design lateral force, F p, as set forth in of r, as defined above considering all lateral-load-resisting
Section 208.9 elements. The lateral loads shall be distributed to elements
the estimated maximum earthquake force based on relative rigidities considering the interaction of
that can be developed in the structure as set the dual system. For dual systems, the value of p need not
forth in Section 208.6.1, and used in the exceed 80 percent of the value calculated above.
design of specific elements of the structure,
as specifically identified in this section p shall not be taken less than 1.0 and need not be greater
the load effect resulting from the vertical than 1.5. For special moment-resisting frames, except
component of the earthquake ground when used in dual systems, p shall not exceed 1.25. The
motion and is equal to an addition of number of bays of special moment-resisting frames shall
0. 5CaID to the dead load effect, D, for be increased to reduce r, such that p is less than or equal
Strength Design, and may be taken as zero to 1.25.
for Allowable Stress Design
the seismic force amplification factor that is Exception:
required to account for structural A8 may be taken as the average floor area in the upper
overstrength, as set forth in Section setback portion of the building where a larger base area
208.4.10.1 exists at the ground floor.
p Reliability/Redundancy Factor as given by
the following equation: When calculating drift, or when the structure is located in
6.1 Seismic Zone 2, p shall be taken equal to 1.0.
p=2---- (208-20)
rmaxFe
The ground motion producing lateral response and design
seismic forces may be assumed to act non-concurrently in
where the direction of each principal axis of the structure, except
rmax the maximum element-storey shear ratio. as required by Section 208. 7 .2.
For a given direction of loading, the
element-storey shear ratio is the ratio of the Seismic dead load, W, is the total dead load and applicable
design storey shear in the most heavily portions of other loads listed below.
loaded single element divided by the total
design storey shear. I. In storage and warehouse occupancies, a minimum of
25 percent of the floor I ive load shall be applicable.
For any given Storey Level i, the element-storey shear ratio
is denoted as r.. The maximum element-storey shear ratio
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2. Where a partition load is used in the floor design, a 208.6.4.1 Determination of Ll5
load of not less than 0.5 kN/m2 shall be included.
A static, elastic analysis of the lateral force-resisting
3. Total weight of permanent equipment shall be system shall be prepared using the design seismic forces
included. from Section 208.5.2.1. Alternatively, dynamic analysis
may be performed in accordance with Section 208.5.3.
208.6.2 Modeling Requirements Where Allowable Stress Design is used and where drift is
being computed, the load combinations of Section 203.3
The mathematical model of the physical structure shall shall be used. The mathematical model shall comply with
include all elements of the lateral-force-resisting system. Section 208.6.2. The resulting deformations, denoted as
The model shall also include the stiffness and strength of Lls, shall be determined at all critical locations in the
elements, which are significant to the distribution of forces, structure. Calculated drift shall include translational and
and shall represent the spatial distribution of the mass and torsional deflections.
stiffness of the structure. In addition, the model shall
comply with the following: 208.6.4.2 Determination of LlM

1. Stiffness properties of reinforced concrete and The Maximum Inelastic Response Displacement, LlM, shalt
masonry elements shall consider the effects of cracked be computed as follows:
sections.
(208-21)
2. For steel moment frame systems, the contribution of
panel zone deformations to overall storey drift shall be Exception:
included.
Alternatively, Llm may be computed by nonlinear time
history analysis in accordance with Section 208.5.3.6.3.
208.6.3 P Ll Effects

The analysis used to determine the Maximum Inelastic

The resulting member forces and moments and the storey
Response Displacement LlM shall consider PLl effects.
drifts induced by P Ll effects shall be considered in the
evaluation of overall structural frame stability and shall be
evaluated using the forces producing the displacements of 208.6.5 Storey Drift Limitation
Ll5. P Ll need not be considered when the ratio of secondary
moment to primary moment does not exceed 0.1 O; the ratio Storey drifts shall be computed using the Maximum
may be evaluated for any storey as the product of the total Inelastic Response Displacement, LlM.
dead and floor live loads, as required in Section 203, above
the storey times the seismic drift in that storey divided by 208.6.5.1 Calculated
the product of the seismic shear in that storey times the
height of that storey. In Seismic Zone 4, PLl need not be Calculated storey drift using LlM shall not exceed 0.025
considered when the storey drift ratio does not exceed times the storey height for structures having a fundamental
0. 02/R. period of less than 0.7 sec. For structures having a
fundamental period of 0. 7 sec or greater, the calculated
208.6.4 Drift storey drift shall not exceed 0.020 times the storey height.

Drift or horizontal displacements of the structure shall be Exceptions:

computed where required by this code. For both Allowable 1. These drift limits may be exceeded when it is
Stress Design and Strength Design, the Maximum Inelastic demonstrated that greater drift can be tolerated by
Response Displacement, LlM, of the structure caused by the both structural elements and nonstructural elements
Design Basis Ground Motion shall be determined in that could affect life safety. The drift used in this
accordance with this section. The drifts corresponding to assessment shall be based upon the Maximum
the design seismic forces of Section 208.5.2.1 or Section Inelastic Response Displacement, ll.M.
208.5.3.5, Lls, shall be determined in accordance with
Section 208.6.4.1. To determine LlM, these drifts shall be 2. There shall be no drift limit in single-storey steel-
amplified in accordance with Section 208.6.4.2. framed structures whose primary use is limited to
storage, factories or workshops. Minor accessory
uses shall be allowed. Structures on which this
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the structural frame or shall have such equipment In Seismic Zones 2 and 4, provision shall be made for the
detailed to accommodate the additional drift. Walls effects of earthquake forces acting in a direction other than
that are laterally supported by the steel frame shall be the principal axes in each of the following circumstances:
designed to accommodate the drift in accordance with
Section 208. 7.2.3. I. The structure has plan irregularity Type 5 as given in
Table 208-10.
208.6.5.2 Limitations
2. The structure has plan irregularity Type 1 as given in
The design lateral forces used to determine the calculated Table 208-10 for both major axes.
drift may disregard the limitations of Equations. 208-11
and 208-10 and may be based on the period determined 3. A column of a structure forms part of two or more
from Equations. 208-14 neglecting the 30 or 40 percent intersecting lateral-force-resisting systems.
limitations of Section 208.5.2.2.
Exception:
208.6.6 Vertical Component
If the axial load in the column due to seismic forces acting
in either direction is less than 20 percent of the column
The following requirements apply in Seismic Zone 4 only.
axial load capacity.
Horizontal cantilever components shall be designed for a
net upward force of 0. 1CaIWP.
The requirement that orthogonal effects be considered may
be satisfied by designing such elements for I 00 percent of
In addition to all other applicable load combinations, the prescribed design seismic forces in one direction plus
horizontal pre-stressed components shall be designed using 30 percent of the prescribed design seismic forces in the
not more than 50 percent of the dead load for the gravity perpendicular direction. The combination requiring the
load, alone or in combination with the lateral force effects. greater component strength shall be used for design.
Alternatively, the effects of the two orthogonal directions
208.7 Detailed Systems Design Requirements may be combined on a square root of the sum of the squares
(SRSS) basis. When the SRSS method of combining
208.7.1 General directional effects is used, each term computed shall be
assigned the sign that will result in the most conservative
All structural framing systems shall comply with the result.
requirements of Section 208.4. Only the elements of the
designated seismic-force-resisting system shall be used to
resist design forces. The individual components shall be
designed to resist the prescribed design seismic forces
acting on them. The components shall also comply with the
specific requirements for the material contained in
Chapters 4 through 7. In addition, such framing systems
and components shall comply with the detailed system
design requirements contained in Section 208.7.

All building components in Seismic Zones 2 and 4 shall be

designed to resist the effects of the seismic forces
prescribed herein and the effects of gravity loadings from
dead and floor live loads.

Consideration shall be given to design for uplift effects

caused by seismic loads.

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8. 7.2 StructuralFramingSystems of the Maximum Inelastic Response Displacement, 11111,

considering PllOeffects determined in accordance with
ur types of general building framing systems defined in Section 208.6.4.2 or the deformation induced by a storey
ction 208.4.6 are recognized in these provisions and drift of 0.0025 times the storey height. When computing
own in Table 208-1 l. Each type is subdivided by the expected deformations, the stiffening effect of those
Jes of vertical elements used to resist lateral seismic elements not part of the lateral-force-resisting system shall
·ces. Special framing requirements are given in this be neglected.
ction and in Chapters 4 through 7.
For elements not part of the lateral-force-resisting system,
8.7.2.1 Detailing for Combinations of Systems the forces inducted by the expected deformation may be
considered as ultimate or factored forces. When computing
r components common to different structural systems, the forces induced by expected deformations, the
!more restrictive detailing requirements shall be used. restraining effect of adjoining rigid structures and
nonstructural elements shall be considered and a rational
8.7.2.2 Connections value of member and restraint stiffness shall be used.
Inelastic deformations of members and connections may be
mnections that resist design seismic forces shall be considered in the evaluation, provided the assumed
signed and detailed on the drawings. calculated capacities are consistent with member and
connection design and detailing.
8.7.2.3 Deformation Compatibility
For concrete and masonry elements that are part of the
I structural framing elements and their connections, not lateral- force-resisting system, the assumed flexural and
quired by design to be part of the lateral-force-resisting shear stiffness properties shall not exceed one half of the
stem, shall be designed and/or detailed to be adequate to gross section properties unless a rational cracked-section
rintain support of design dead plus live loads when analysis is performed. Additional deformations that may
bjected to the expected deformations caused by seismic result from foundation flexibility and diaphragm
rces. P/1 effects on such elements shall be considered. deflections shall be considered. For concrete elements not
.pected deformations shall be determined as the greater part of the lateral-force-resisting system, see Section 421.9.

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Table 208-1 IA Earthquake-Force-Resisting Structural Systems of Concrete

System Limitation and
Basic Seismic-Force Resisting System
R no Building Height Limitation by
Seismic Zone, m
Zone2 Zone 4
A. Bearing Wall Svstems
• Special reinforced concrete shear walls 4.5 2.8 NL 50
• Ordinary reinforced concrete shear walls 4.5 2.8 NL NP
B. Building Frame Svstems
• Special reinforced concrete shear walls or braced 5.0 2.8 NL 75
frames (shear walls)
• Ordinary reinforced concrete shear walls or braced
5.6 2.2 NL NP
frames
• Intermediate precast shear walls or braced frames 5.0 2.5 NL IO
C. Moment-Resisting Frame Systems
• Special reinforced concrete moment frames 8.5 2.8 NL NL
• Intermediate reinforced concrete moment frames 5.5 2.8 NL NP
• Ordinary reinforced concrete moment frames 3.5 2.8 NL NP
D. Dual Svstems
• Special reinforced concrete shear walls 8.5 2.8 NL NL
• Ordinary reinforced concrete shear walls 6.5 2.8 NL NP
E. Dual System with Intermediate Moment Frames
• Special reinforced concrete shear walls 6.5 2.8 NL 50
• Ordinary reinforced concrete shear walls 5.5 2.8 NL NP
• Shear wall frame interactive system with ordinary
reinforced concrete moment frames and ordinary 4.2 2.8 NP NP
reinforced concrete shear walls
F. Cantilevered Column Building Svstems
• Cantilevered column elements 2.2 2.0 NL 10
G. Shear Wall- Frame Interaction Svstems 5.5 2.8 NL 50

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Table 208-11 B Earthquake-Force-Resisting Structural Systems of Steel

System Limitation and
Building Height Limitation by
Basic Seismic-Force Resisting System R no Seismic Zone, m
Zone 2 Zone4
A. Bearim; Wall Systems
• Light steel-framed bearing walls with tension-only 2.8 2.2 NL 20
bracing
• Braced frames where bracing carries gravity load 4.4 2.2 NL 50
• Light framed walls sheathed with steel sheets
structural panels rated for shear resistance or steel 5.5 2.8 NL 20
sheets
• Light-framed walls with shear panels of all other 4.5 2.8 NL 20
light materials
• Light-framed wall systems using flat strap bracing 2.8 2.2 NL NP
B. B11ildi11~ Frame Systems
• Steel eccentrically braced frames (EBF), moment- 8.0 2.8 NL 30
resisting connections at columns away from links
• Steel eccentrically braced frames (EBF), non-
moment-resisting connections at columns away 6.0 2.2 NL 30
from links
• Special concentrically braced frames (SCBF) 6.0 2.2 NL 30
• Ordinary concentrically braced frames (OCBF) 3.2 2.2 NL NP
• Light-framed walls sheathed with steel sheet 6.5 2.8 NL 20
structural oanels I sheet steel panels
• Light frame walls with shear panels of all other 2.5 2.8 NL NP
materials
• Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBF), non- 7.0 2.8 NL 30
moment-resisting beam-column connection
• Buckling-restrained braced frames, moment- 8.0 2.8 NL 30
resisting beam-column connections
• Special steel plate shear walls (SPSW) 7.0 2.8 NL 30
C. Moment-Resisting Frame Systems
• Special moment-resisting frame (SMRF) 8.0 3.0 NL NL
• Intermediate steel moment frames (LMF) 4.5 3.0 NL NP
• Ordinary moment frames (OMF) 3.5 3.0 NL NP
• Special truss moment frames (STMF) 6.5 3.0 NL NP
• Special composite steel and concrete moment 8.0 3.0 NL NL
frames
• Intermediate composite moment frames 5.0 3.0 NL NP
• Composite partially restrained moment frames 6.0 3.0 50 NP
• Ordinary composite moment frames 3.0 3.0 NP NP
D. Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames
• Steel eccentricallv braced frames 8.0 2.8 NL NL
• Special steel concentrically braced frames 7.0 2.8 NL NL
• Composite steel and concrete eccentrically braced 8.0 2.8 NL NL
frame

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Table 208-11 B ( continued) Earthquake-Force-Resisting Structural Systems of Steel

System Limitation and
Building Height
Basic Seismic-Force Resisting System
R no Limitation by Seismic
Zone, m
Zone 2 Zone 4
• Composite steel and concrete concentrically braced
6.0 2.8 NL NL
frame
• Composite steel plate shear walls 7.5 2.8 NL NL
• Buckling-restrained braced frame 8.0 2.8 NL NL
• Special steel plate shear walls 8.0 2.8 NL NL
• Masonry shear wall with steel OMRF 4.2 2.8 NL 50
• Steel EBF with steel SMRF 8.5 2.8 NL NL
• Steel EBF with steel OMRF 4.2 2.8 NL 50
• Special concentrically braced frames with steel 7.5 2.8 NL NL
SMRF
• Special concentrically braced frames with steel 4.2 2.8 NL 50
OMRF
E. Dual Svstem with Intermediate Moment Frames
• Special steel concentrically braced frame 6.0 2.8 NL NP
• Composite steel and concrete concentrically braced 5.5 2.8 NL NP
frame
• Ordinary composite braced frame 3.5 2.8 NL NP
• Ordinary composite reinforced concrete shear walls 5.0 3.0 NL NP
with steel elements
F. Cantilevered Column Building Systems
• Special steel moment frames 2.2 2.0 IO IO
• Intermediate steel moment frames 1.2 2.0 10 NP
• Ordinary steel moment frames 1.0 2.0 10 NP
• Cantilevered column elements 2.2 2.0 NL IO
G. Steel Systems not Specifically Detailed for Seismic
3.0 3.0 NL NP
Resistance, Excluding Cantilever Systems

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Table 208-11 C Earthquake-Force-Resisting Structural Systems of Masonry

System Limitation and
Building Height Limitation by
Basic Seismic-Force Resisting System R !lo Seismic Zone, m
Zone 2 Zone 4

4.5 2.8 NL 50

• Masom shear walls 5.5 2.8 NL 50

• Mason moment-resistin wall frames MMRWF 6.5 2.8 NL 50

D. Dual Svstems
• Masonrv shear waJls with SMRF 5.5 2.8 NL 50
• Mason shear walls with steel OMRF 4.2 2.8 NL 50
• Mason shear walls with concrete IMRF 4.2 2.8 NL NP
• Masonrv shear walls with masonry MMRWF 6.0 2.8 NL 50

Table 208-11 D Earthquake-Force-Resisting Structural Systems of Wood

System Limitation and

R Building Height Limitation by
Basic Seismic-Force Resisting System
Seismic Zone meters)
Zone 2 Zone 4
A. Bearin Wall S stems
• Light-framed walls with shear panels: wood
structural panel walls for structures three stories or 5.5 2.8 NL 20
less

2.8 2.2 NL 20
NA NA

5.6 2.2 . NL 20

208.7.2.3.1 Adjoining Rigid Elements connections and fasteners in accordance with the following
provisions:
Moment-resisting frames and shear walls may be enclosed
by or adjoined by more rigid elements; provided it can be 1. Connections and panel joints shall allow for a relative
shown that the participation or failure of the more rigid movement between stories of not less than two times
elements will not impair the vertical and lateral- load- storey drift caused by wind, the calculated storey drift
resisting ability of the gravity load and lateral-force- based on 4M or 12.7 mm, whichever is greater.
resisting systems. The effects of adjoining rigid elements
2. Connections to permit movement in the plane of the
shall be considered when assessing whether a structure
panel for storey drift shall be sliding connections using
shall be designated regular or irregular in Section 208.4.5.
slotted or oversize holes, connections that permit
movement by bending of steel, or other connections
208. 7 .2.3.2 Exterior Elements
providing equivalent sliding and ductility capacity.

Exterior non-bearing, non-shear wall panels or elements

3. Bodies of connections shall have sufficient ductility
that are attached to or enclose the exterior shall be designed
and rotation capacity to preclude fracture of the
to resist the forces per Equation 208-27 or 208-28 and shall
concrete or brittle failures at or near welds.
accommodate movements of the structure based on 4M and
temperature changes. Such elements shall be supported by
means of cast-in-place concrete or by mechanical

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4. The body of the connection shall be designed for the other elements of the lateral-force-resisting system. For
force determined by Equation 208-28, where Rp = Allowable Stress Design, the design strength may be
3. 0 and aP = 1. 0. determined using an allowable stress increase of l.7 and a
resistance factor, 8, of 1.0. This increase shall not be
5. All fasteners in the connecting system, such as bolts, combined with the one-third stress increase permitted by
inserts, welds and dowels, shall be designed for the Section 203.4, but may be combined with the duration of
forces determined by Equation 208-28, where Rp = load increase permitted in Section 615.3.4.
1. 0 and aP = 1. 0.
208.7.2.5 Concrete Frames
6. Fasteners embedded in concrete shall be attached to,
Concrete frames required by design to be part of the lateral-
or hooked around, reinforcing steel or otherwise
force-resisting system shall conform to the following:
terminated to effectively transfer forces to the
reinforcing steel.
1. In Seismic Zone 4 they shall be special moment-
resisting frames.
208.7.2.3.3 Ties and Continuity
2. In Seismic Zone 2 they shall, as a minimum, be
All parts of a structure shall be interconnected and the
intermediate moment-resisting frames.
connections shall be capable of transmitting the seismic
force induced by the parts being connected. As a minimum,
208.7.2.6 Anchorage of Concrete or Masonry Walls
any smaller portion of the building shall be tied to the
remainder of the building with elements having at least
Concrete or masonry walls shall be anchored to all floors
strength to resist 0. 5Cal times the weight of the smaller
and roofs that provide out-of-plane lateral support of the
portion.
wall. The anchorage shall provide a positive direct
connection between the wall and floor or roof construction
A positive connection for resisting horizontal force acting
capable of resisting the larger of the horizontal forces
parallel to the member shall be provided for each beam,
specified in this section and Sections 206.4 and 208.9. In
girder or truss. This force shall not be less than 0. 3Cal
addition, in Seismic Zone 4, diaphragm to wall anchorage
times the dead plus live load.
using embedded straps shall have the straps attached to or
hooked around the reinforcing steel or otherwise
208.7.2.4 Collector Elements
terminated to effectively transfer forces to the reinforcing
steel. Requirements for developing anchorage forces in
Collector elements shall be provided that are capable of diaphragms are given in Section 208.7.2.6. Diaphragm
transferring the seismic forces originating in other portions deformation shall be considered in the' design of the
of the structure to the element providing the resistance to supported walls.
those forces.
208.7.2.6.1 Out-of-Plane Wall Anchorage to
Collector elements, splices and their connections to
Flexible Diaphragms
resisting elements shall resist the forces determined in
accordance with Equation 208-22. In addition, collector
This section shall apply in Seismic Zone 4 where flexible
elements; splices, and their connections to resisting
diaphragms, as defined in Section 208.5.1.3, provide lateral
elements shall have the design strength to resist the
support for walls.
combined loads resulting from the special seismic load of
Section 203.5.
1. Elements of the wall anchorage system shall be
designed for the forces specified in Section 208.9
Exception:
where RP = 3. 0 and ap = 1. 5.
In structures, or portions thereof, braced entirely by light-
frame wood shear walls or light-frame steel and wood 2. In Seismic Zone 4, the value of F P used for the design
structural panel shear wall systems, collector elements, of the elements of the wall anchorage system shall not
splices and connections to resisting elements need only be be less than 6.1 kN per lineal meter of wall substituted
designed to resistforces in accordance with Equation 208- for E.
22.
3. See Section 206.4 for minimum design forces in other
The quantity EM need not exceed the maximum force that seismic zones.
can be transferred to the collector by the diaphragm and
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4. When elements of the wall anchorage system are not accordance with Section 208.5.2 using a R not
loaded concentrically or are not perpendicular to the exceeding 4.
wall, the system shall be designed to resist all
components of the forces induced by the eccentricity. 4. Diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls
shall have continuous ties or struts between diaphragrn
5. When pilasters are present in the wall, the anchorage chords to distribute the anchorage forces specified in
force at the pilasters shall be calculated considering Section 208.7.2.7. Added chords of subdiaphragms
the additional load transferred from the wall panels to may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the
the pilasters. However, the minimum anchorage force anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties. The
at a floor or roof shall be that specified in Section maximum length-to-width ratio of the wood structural
208.7.2.7, Item 2. sub-diaphragm shall be 2 Yi: 1.

6. The strength design forces for steel elements of the 5. Where wood diaphragms are used to laterally support
wall anchorage system shall be 1.4 times the forces concrete or masonry walls, the anchorage shall
otherwise required by this section. conform to Section 208.7.2.7. In Seismic Zone 2 and
4, anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of
7. The strength design forces for wood elements of the toenails or nails subject to withdrawal, wood ledgers
wall anchorage system shall be 0.85 times the force or framing shall not be used in cross-grain bending or
otherwise required by this section and these wood cross-grain tension, and the continuous ties required
elements shall have a minimum actual net thickness of by Item 4 shall be in addition to the diaphragm
63.5 mm. sheathing.

208.7.2.7 Diaphragms 6. Connections of diaphragms to the vertical elements in

structures in Seismic Zone 4, having a plan irregularity
I. The deflection in the plane of the diaphragm shall not of Type 1, 2, 3 or 4 in Table 208-10, shall be designed
exceed the permissible deflection of the attached without considering either the one-third increase or the
elements. Permissible deflection shall be that duration of load increase considered in allowable
deflection that will permit the attached element to stresses for elements resisting earthquake forces.
maintain its structural integrity under the individual
loading and continue to support the prescribed loads. 7. In structures in Seismic Zone 4 having a plan
irregularity of Type 2 in Table 208-10, diaphragm
2. Floor and roof diaphragms shall be designed to resist chords and drag members shall be designed
the forces determined in accordance with the considering independent movement of the projecting
following equation: wings of the structure. Each of these diaphragm
elements shall be designed for the more severe of the
following two assumptions:
(208-22)
a. Motion of the projecting wings m the same
direction.
The force F px determined from Equation 208-22 need
not exceed 1. OCalWpx, but shall not be less than b. Motion of the projecting wings m opposing
0. 5Ca1Wpx· directions.
Exception:
When the diaphragm is required to transfer design
seismic forces from the vertical-resisting elements This requirement may be deemed satisfied if the procedures
above the diaphragm to other vertical-resisting of Section 208.5.3 in conjunction with a three-dimensional
elements below the diaphragm due to offset in the model have been used to determine the lateral seismic
placement of the elements or to changes in stiffness in forces for design.
the vertical elements, these forces shall be added
to those determined from Equation 208-22. 208.7.2.8 Framingbelow the Base

3. Design seismic forces for flexible diaphragms The strength and stiffness of the framing between the base
providing lateral supports for walls or frames of and the foundation shall not be less than that of the
masonry or concrete shall be determined using superstructure. The special detailing requirements of
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supporting discontinuous lateral-force-resisting elements When applicable, design strengths and other detailed
and to SMRF, IMRF, EBF, STMF and MMRWF system design criteria shall be obtained from other sections or their
elements below the base, which are required to transmit the referenced standards. The design of non-building
forces resulting from lateral loads to the foundation. structures shall use the load combinations or factors
specified in Section 203.3 or 203.4. For non-building
208.7.2.9 Building Separations structures designed using Section 208.8.3, 208.8.4 or
208.8.5, the Reliability/Redundancy Factor, p, may be
All structures shall be separated from adjoining structures. taken as 1.0.
Separations shall allow for the displacement !J.m· Adjacent
buildings on the same property shall be separated by at When applicable design strengths and other design criteria
least ..1MT where are not contained in or referenced by this code, such criteria
shall be obtained from approved national standards.
(208-23)
208.8.1.3 WeightW
and ..1M1 and ..1Mz are the displacements of the adjacent
buildings. The weight, W, for non-building structures shall include all
dead loads as defined for buildings in Section 208.6.1. For
When a structure adjoins a property line not common to a purposes of calculating design seismic forces in non-
public way, that structure shall also be set back from the building structures, W shall also include all normal
property line by at least the displacement ..1M of that operating contents for items such as tanks, vessels, bins and
structure. piping.

Exception: 208.8.1.4 Period

Smaller separations or property line setbacks may be The fundamental period of the structure shall be
permitted when justified by rational analyses based on determined by rational methods such as by using Method
maximum expected ground motions. Bin Section 208.5.2.2.

208.8 Non-Building Structures 208.8.1.5 Drift

208.8.1 General The drift limitations of Section 208.6.5 need not apply to
non-building structures. Drift limitations shall be
208.8.1.1 Scope established for structural or nonstructural elements whose
failure would cause life hazards. P..1 effects shall be
Non-building structures include all self- supporting considered for structures whose calculated drifts exceed
structures other than buildings that carry gravity loads and the values in Section 208.6.3.
resist the effects of earthquakes. Non-building structures
shall be designed to provide the strength required to resist
the displacements induced by the minimum lateral forces
specified in this section. Design shall conform to the
applicable provisions of other sections as modified by the
provisions contained in Section 208.8.

208.8.1.2 Criteria

The minimum design seismic forces prescribed in this

section are at a level that produces displacements in a fixed
base, elastic model of the structure, comparable to those
expected of the real structure when responding to the
Design Basis Ground Motion. Reductions in these forces
using the coefficient R is permitted where the design of
non-building structures provides sufficient strength and
ductility, consistent with the provisions specified herein for
buildings, to resist the effects of seismic ground motions as
represented by these design forces.

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Table 208-12 R and fi011 Factors for Non-building calculated member forces and moments does not exceed
Structures 2.8.
/

STRUCTURE TYPE R fio 208.8.3 Rigid Structures

I. Vessels, including tanks and
pressurized spheres, on braced 2.2 2.0 Rigid structures (those with period T less than 0.06 s) and
or unbraced legs. their anchorages shall be designed for the lateral force
obtained from Equation 208-24.
2. Cast-in-place concrete silos and
chimneys having walls 3.6 2.0
continuous to the foundations (208-24)
3. Distributed mass cantilever
structures such as stacks,
2.9 2.0 The force V shall be distributed according to the
chimneys, silos and skirt-
sunnorted vertical vessels. distribution of mass and shall be assumed to act in any
4. Trussed towers (freestanding or horizontal direction.
guyed), guyed stacks and 2.9 2.0
chimneys. 208.8.4 Tanks with Supported Bottoms
5. Cantilevered column-type 2.0
2.2 Flat bottom tanks or other tanks with supported bottoms,
structures.
2.0 founded at or below grade, shall be designed to resist the
6. Cooling towers. 3.6 seismic forces calculated using the procedures in Section
7. Bins and hoppers on braced or 2.0 208.9 for rigid structures considering the entire weight of
2.9 the tank and its contents. Alternatively, such tanks may be
unbraced legs.
2.0 designed using one of the two procedures described below:
8. Storage racks. 3.6
2.0 1. A response spectrum analysis that includes
9. Signs and billboards. 3.6 consideration of the actual ground motion anticipated
10. Amusement structures and 2.0 at the site and the inertial effects of the contained fluid.
2.2
monuments. 2. A design basis prescribed for the particular type of
11. All other self-supporting 2.0 tank by an approved national standard, provided that
2.9
structures not otherwise covered. the seismic zones and occupancy categories shall be in
conformance with the provisions of Sections 208.4.4.2
208.8.1.6 Interaction Effects and 208.4.4.3, respectively.
In Seismic Zone 4, structures that support flexible 208.8.5 OtherNon-building Structures
nonstructural elements whose combined weight exceeds 25
percent of the weight of the structure shall be designed Non-building structures that are not covered by Section
considering interaction effects between the structure and 208.8.3 and 208.8.4 shall be designed to resist design
the supported elements. seismic forces not less than those determined in accordance
with the provisions in Section 208.5 with the following
208.8.2 LateralForce additions and exceptions:

Lateral-force procedures for non-building structures with l. The factors R and fi0 shall be as set forth in Table
structural systems similar to buildings (those with 208-12. The total design base shear determined in
structural systems which are listed in Table 208-11) shall accordance with Section 208.5.2 shall not be less than
be selected in accordance with the provisions of Section the following:
208.4.
V = 0.56CalW (208-25)
Exception:
Additionally, for Seismic Zone 4, the total base shear
Intermediatemoment-resisting frames (IMRF) may be used shall also not be less than the following:
in Seismic Zone 4 for non-building structures in
Occupancy Categories III and IV if (1) the structure is less
than 15 m in height and (2) the value R used in reducing (208-26)

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2. The vertical distribution of the design seismic forces 208.9.2 Design for Total Lateral Force
in structures covered by this section may be
determined by using the provisions of Section The total design lateral seismic force, F p, shall be
208.5.2.3 or by using the procedures of Section determined from the following equation:
208.5.3.
(208-27)
Exception:
For irregular structures assigned to Occupancy
Categories I and If that cannot be modeled as a single Alternatively, F P may be calculated using the following
mass, the procedures of Section 208.5.3 shall be used. equation:

3. Where an approved national standard provides a basis

for the earthquake-resistant design of a particular type (208-28)
of non-building structure covered by this section, such
a standard may be used, subject to the limitations in
this section:
Except that F P shall not be less than 0. 7 Cal PW P and need
The seismic zones and occupancy categories shall be in not be more than 4C al PW p·
conformance with the provisions of Sections 208.4.4 and
208.4.2, respectively. where

The values for total lateral force and total base overturning the element or component attachment
moment used in design shall not be less than 80 percent of elevation with respect to grade.
the values that would be obtained using these provisions .. ti; shall not be taken less than 0.0.
the structure roof elevation with respect to
208.9 Lateral Force on Elements of Structures, grade.
Nonstructural Components and Equipment the in-structure Component Amplification
Supported by Structures Factor that varies from 1.0 to 2.5.

208.9.1 General A value for aP shall be selected from Table 208-13.

Alternatively, this factor may be determined based on the
Elements of structures and their attachments, permanent dynamic properties or empirical data of the component and
nonstructural components and their attachments, and the the structure that supports it. The value shall not be taken
attachments for permanent equipment supported by a less than 1.0.
structure shall be designed to resist the total design seismic
forces prescribed in Section 208.9.2. Rp is the Component Response Modification Factor that
shall be taken from Table 208-13, except that RP for
Attachments for floor- or roof-mounted equipment anchorages shall equal 1.5 for shallow expansion anchor
weighing less than 1.8 kN, and furniture need not be bolts, shallow chemical anchors or shallow cast-in-place
designed. anchors. Shallow anchors are those with an embedment
length-to-diameter ratio of less than 8. When anchorage is
Attachments shall include anchorages and required constructed of non-ductile materials, or by use of adhesive,
bracing. Friction resulting from gravity loads shall not be u, shall equal 1.0.
considered to provide resistance to seismic forces.
The design lateral forces determined using Equation 208-
When the structural failure of the lateral-force-resisting 27 or 208-19 shall be distributed in proportion to the mass
systems of non-rigid equipment would cause a life hazard, distribution of the element or component.
such systems shall be designed to resist the seismic forces
prescribed in Section 208.9.2.

When permissible design strengths and other acceptance

criteria are not contained in or referenced by this code, such
criteria shall be obtained from approved national standards
subject to the approval of the building official.

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Forces determined using Equation 208-27 or 208-28 shall

be used to design members and connections that transfer
these forces to the seismic-resisting systems. Members and
connection design shall use the load combinations and
factors specified in Section 203.3 or 203.4. The
Reliability/Redundancy Factor, p, may be taken equal to
1.0.

For applicable forces and Component Response

Modification Factors in connectors for exterior panels and
diaphragms, refer to Sections 208.7.2.3 and 208.7.2.7.

Forces shall be applied in the horizontal directions, which

result in the most critical loadings for design.

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Table 208-13 Horizontal Force Factors, aP and RP for Table 208-13 ( continued)
Elements of Structures and Nonstructural Components Element or
and Equipment Category Up RP Footnote
:/ Component
Element or 2. I. Exterior and interior ornamentations
Category aP RP Footnote
Component Nonstructural and appendages.
l. Elements of 1. Walls includins the followin Components a. Laterally
Structures a. Unbraced braced or
( cantilevered) 2.5 3.0 anchored to
parapets the structural
2.5 3.0
b. Exterior walls frame at a
at or above the point below
ground floor their centers
and parapets 1.0 3.0 2 of mass
braced above b. Laterally
their centers braced or
of gravity anchored to
c. All interior- the structural
1.0 3.0
bearing and frame at or
1.0 3.0 2 above their
non-bearing
walls centers of
2. Penthouse mass
(except when 2. Signs and
2.5 3.0
framed by an billboards
2.5 4.0 3. Storage racks
extension of
the structural (include
2.5 4.0 4
frame) contents) over
3. Connections 1.8 m tall.
for 4.Permanent
prefabricated floor-
structural supported
1.0 3.0 3 cabinets and
elements other
walls. See also book stacks 1.0 3.0 5
Section . more than 1.8
208.7.2 min height
(include
contents)
5.Anchorage
and lateral
bracing for 3, 6, 7,
1.0 3.0
suspended 8
ceilings and
light fixtures
6.Access floor
1.0 3.0 4, 5, 9
systems
7. Masonry or
concrete
1.0 3.0
fences over
1.8 m high
8. Partitions. 1.0 3.0

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Table 208-13 (continued) Table 208-13 (continued)

Element or Element or -
Category llp RP Footnote Category llp RP Footnote
Component Component
" -
3. Equipment 1. Tanks and 4. Other 1. Rigid
vessels Components components
(include with ductile 1.0 3.0 1
contents), 1.0 3.0 material and
including attachments.
support 2. Rigid
systems. components
with
2. Electrical, 1.0 1.5 1
nonductile
mechanical 5, JO,
material or
and plumbing 11, 12,
attachments
equipment and 1.0 3.0 13, 14,
3. Flexible
associated 15, 16
components
conduit and
with ductile 2.5 3.0 1
ductwork and
material and
piping.
attachments.
3. Any flexible 4. Flexible
equipment components
laterally with
2.5 1.5 1
braced or nonductile
anchored to 5, JO, material or
2.5 3.0
the structural 14, attachments.
frame at a 15, 16 Notes for Table 208.13
point below 1
See Section 208.2 for definitions offlexible components
their center of and rigid components.
mass 2
See Section 208.8. 7.2.3 and 208. 7.2. 7 for concrete and
4.Anchorage of
masonry walls and Section 208.9.2/or connections for
emergency
panel connectors for panels.
power supply 3
systems and Applies to Seismic Z:1nes 2 and 4 only.
4
essential Ground supported steel storage racks may be designed
communicatio using the provisions of Sections 208.8. Load and
ns equipment. resistance factor design may be used for the design of
Anchorage cold-formed steel members, provided seismic design
and support forces are equal to or greater than those specified in
systems for 1.0 3.0 17, 18 Section 208.9.2 or 208.8.3 as appropriate.
5
battery racks Only anchorage or restraints need be designed.
and fuel tanks 6
Ceiling weight shall include all light fixtures and other
necessary for equipment or partitions that are laterally supported by
operation of the ceiling. For purposes of determining the seismic
emergency force, a ceiling weight of not less than 0.2 kPa shall be
equipment. used.
See also 7
Ceilings constructed of lath and plaster or gypsum
Section board screw or nail attached to suspended members
208.7.2 that support a ceiling at one level extending from wall
5. Temporary to wall need not be analyzed, provided the walls are not
containers over 15 meters apart.
with 1.0 3.0 19 8
Light fixtures and mechanical services installed in
flammable or
metal suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in
hazardous
panel ceilings shall be independently supported from
materials.

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the structure above as specified in UBC Standard 25-2, expansion anchors, the design forces for the anchors
Part Ill. calculated by Equations. 208-27, or 208-28 (including
9
Wp for access floor systems shall be the dead load of limits), shall be additionally multiplied byfactor of 2. 0.
15
the accessfloor system plus 25 percent of the.floor live Equipment anchorage shall not be designed such that
load plus a 0.5 kPa partition load allowance. loads are resisted by gravity friction (e.g., friction
10
Equipment includes, but is not limited to, boilers, clips).
16
chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, air-handling units, Expansion anchors, which are required to resist
cooling towers, control panels, motors, switchgear, seismic loads in tension, shall not be used where
transformers and life-safety equipment. it shall include operational vibrating loads are present.
major conduit, ducting and piping, which services such 17
Movement of components within electrical cabinets,
machinery and equipment and fire sprinkler systems. rack-and skid-mounted equipment and portions of skid-
See Section 208.9.2 for additional requirements for mounted electromechanical equipment that may cause
determining ap for nonrigid or flexibly mounted damage to other components by displacing, shall be
equipment. restricted by attachment to anchored equipment or
II
Seismic restraints may be omittedfrom piping and duct support frames.
supports if all the.following conditions are satisfied: 18
Batteries on racks shall be restrained against
11•1
Lateral motion of the piping or duct will not cause movement in all direction due to earthquake forces.
damaging impact with other systems. 19
Seismic restraints may include straps, chains, bolts,
11 2
The piping or duct is made of ductile material with barriers or other mechanisms that prevent sliding,
ductile connections. falling and breach of containment of flammable and
11 3
Lateral motion of the piping or duct does not cause toxic materials. Friction forces may not be used to resist
impact of fragile appurtenances (e.g., sprinkler heads) lateral loads in the restraints unless positive uplift
with any other equipment, piping or structural member. restraint is provided which ensures that the friction
11 4 forces act continuously.
Lateral motion of the piping or duct does not cause
loss of system vertical support.
11·5
208.9.3 Specifying LateralForces
Rod-hung supports of less than 300 mm in length
have top connections that cannot develop moments. Design specifications for equipment shall either specify the
11 6
Support members cantilevered up from the floor are design lateral forces prescribed herein or reference these
checkedfor stability. provisions.
12
Seismic restraints may be omitted from electrical
raceways, such as cable trays, conduit and bus ducts, if 208.9.4 Relative Motion of EquipmentAttachments
all the following conditions are satisfied:
121
Lateral motion of the raceway will not cause For equipment in Categories I and II buildings as defined
damaging impact with other systems. in Table 103-1, the lateral-force design shall consider the
12 2
Lateral motion of the raceway does not cause loss of effects ofrelative motion of the points of attachment to the
system vertical support. structure, using the drift based upon l:!,.M·
12·3
Rod-hung supports of less than 300 mm in length
have top connections that cannot develop moments. 208.9.5 Alternative Designs
12 4
Support members cantilevered up from the floor are
Where an approved national standard or approved physical
checkedfor stability.
13
test data provide a basis for the earthquake-resistant design
Piping, ducts and electrical raceways, which must be of a particular type of equipment or other nonstructural
functional following an earthquake, spanning between component, such a standard or data may be accepted as a
different buildings or structural systems shall be basis for design of the items with the following limitations:
sufficiently flexible to withstand relative motion of
support points assuming out-of-phase motions. These provisions shall provide minimum values for
1.
14
Vibration isolators supporting equipment shall be the design of the anchorage and the members and
designed for lateral loads or restrainedfrom displacing connections that transfer the forces to the seismic-
laterally by other means. Restraint shall also be resisting system.
provided, which limits vertical displacement, such that
lateral restraints do not become disengaged. ap and 2. The force, Fp, and the overturning moment used in the
Rpfor equipment supported on vibration isolators shall design of the nonstructural component shall not be less
be taken as 2.5 and 1.5, respectively, except that if the th~n 80 percent _o~ the values that would be obtained
isolation mounting frame is supported by shallow or using these provisions.
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208.10 Alternative EarthquakeLoad Procedure SECTIONl09

SOIL LATERAL WADS
The earthquake load procedure of latest edition of
ASCE/SEI 7 prior to the release of this code may be used 209.l General
in determining the earthquake loads as an alternative
procedure subject to reliable research work commissioned Basement, foundation and retaining walls shall be designed
by the owner or the engineer-on-record to provide for all to resist lateral soil loads. Soil loads specified in Table 209-
data required due to the non-availability of PHIVOLCS- 1 shall be used as the minimum design lateral soil loads
issued spectral acceleration maps for all areas in the unless specified otherwise in a soi I investigation report
Philippines. approved by the building official. Basement walls and
other walls in which horizontal movement is restricted at
The engineer-on-record shall be responsible for the the top shall be designed for at-rest pressure. Retaining
spectral acceleration and other related data not issued by walls free to move and rotate at the top are permitted to be
PHIVOLCS used in the determination of the earthquake designed for active pressure. Design lateral pressure from
loads. This alternative earthquake load procedure shall be surcharge loads shall be added to the lateral earth pressure
subject to Peer Review and approval of the Building load. Design lateral pressure shall be increased if soils with
Official. expansion potential are present at the site.

Exception:
Basement walls extending not more than 2.4 m below grade
and supporting flexiblefloor systems shall be permitted to
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Table 209-1 - Soil Lateral Load govern. Submerged or saturated soil pressures
shall include the weight of the buoyant soil plus
Design Lateral
Unified the hydrostatic loads.
Description of Soil Load "
Soil b Unsuitable as backfill material.
Backfill Material kPa per m depth
c Classificat c The definition and classification of soil
Active At-rest
ion materials shall be in accordance with ASTM
pressure pressure
Well-graded, D 2487.
clean gravels; GW 5 10
gravel-sand mixes Ir - --~--- -

- --- -
Poorly graded
clean gravels; GP 5 10
gravel-sand mixes
Silty gravels,
poorly graded GM 6 10
gravel-sand mixes
Clayey gravels,
poorly graded
GC 7 10
gravel-and-clay
mixes
Well-graded,
clean sands;
SW 5 10
gravelly sand
mixes
Poorly graded
clean sands; sand- SP 5 10
gravel mixes
Silty sands, poorly
graded sand-silt SM 7 10
mixes
Sand-silt clay mix
SM-SC 7 16
with plastic fines
Clayey sands,
poorly graded SC 10 16
sand-clay mixes
Inorganic silts and
ML 7 16
clayey silts
Mixture of
inorganic silt and ML-CL 10 16
clay
Inorganic clays of
low to medium CL 10 16
plasticity
Organic silts and
silt clays, low OL Note b Note b
plasticity
Inorganic clayey
MH Note b Note b
silts, elastic silts
Inorganic clays of
CH Note b Note b
high plasticity
Organic clays and
OH Note b Note b
silty clays
a Design lateral soil loads are given for moist
conditions for the specified soils at their
optimum densities. Actual field conditions shall
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SECTION210
RAINWADS itCTIO 211
LOOOL )AD'
210.1 Roof Drainage
211.1 General
Roof drainage systems shall be designed in accordance
with the provisions of the code having jurisdiction in the Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 211.3,
area. The flow capacity of secondary ( overflow) drains or all new construction of buildings, structures and portions
scuppers shall not be less than that of the primary drains or of buildings and structures, including substantial
scuppers. improvement and restoration of substantial damage to
buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed
210.2 Design Rain Loads to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads. For
buildings that are located in more than one flood hazard
Each portion of a roof shall be designed to sustain the load area, the provisions associated with the most restrictive
of rainwater that will accumulate on it if the primary flood hazard area shall apply.
drainage system for that portion is blocked plus the
uniform load caused by water that rises above the inlet of 211.2 Definitions
the secondary drainage system at its design flow.
The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of
this section, have the meanings shown herein.
(210-1)
where BASE FLOOD refers to flood having a I-percent chance
of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
dh additional depth of water on the undeflected
roof above the inlet of secondary drainage
BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE) is the elevation of
system at its design flow (i.e., the hydraulic
the base flood, m, including wave height, relative to the
head), mm
datum to be set by the specific national or local government
ds == depth of water on the undeflected roof up to
agency.
the inlet of secondary drainage system when
the primary drainage system is blocked (i.e.,
BASEMENT is the portion of a building having its floor
the static head), mm
subgrade (below ground level) on all sides.
R rain load on the undeflected roof, kPa
DESIGN FLOOD is the flood associated with the greater
When the phrase "undeflected roof' is used, deflections
of the following two 'areas:
from loads (including dead loads) shall not be considered
when determining the amount of rain on the roof.
1. Area with a flood plain subject to a I-percent or greater
chance of flooding in any year; or
210.3 PondingInstability
2. Area designated as a flood hazard area on a
For roofs with a slope less than 6 mm per 300 mm, the community's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally
design calculations shall include verification of adequate designated.
stiffness to preclude progressive deflection.
DESIGN FLOODELEVATION (DFE) is the elevation
210.4 ControlledDrainage of the "design flood," including wave height, m, relative to
the datum specified on the community's legally designated
Roofs equipped with hardware to control the rate of flood hazard map. The design flood elevation shall be the
drainage shall be equipped with a secondary drainage elevation of the highest existing grade of the perimeter of
system at a higher elevation that limits accumulation of the building plus the depth specified on the flood hazard
water on the roof above that elevation. Such roofs shall be map.
designed to sustain the load of rainwater that will
accumulate on them to the elevation of the secondary DRY FLOODPROOFINGis a combination of design
drainage system plus the uniform load caused by water that modifications that results in a building or structure,
rises above the inlet of the secondary drainage system at its including the attendant utility and sanitary facilities, being
design flow determined from Section 210.2. Such roofs water tight with walls substantially impermeable to the
shall also be checked for ponding instability in accordance passage of water and with structural components having
with Section 210.3. the capacity to resist loads as identified in the code.

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EXISTING CONSTRUCTION refers to buildings and construction means the first placement of permanent
structures for which the "start of construction" commenced construction of a building (including a manufactured
before the effective date of the ordinance or standard. home) on a site, such as the pouring of a slab or footings,
"Existing construction" is also referred to as "existing installation of pilings or construction of columns.
structures." Permanent construction does not include land preparation
(such as clearing, excavation, grading or filling), the
EXISTING STRUCTURE See "Existing construction." installation of streets or walkways, excavation for a
basement, footings, piers or foundations, the erection of
FLOOD or FLOODING is a general and temporary temporary forms or the installation of accessory buildings
condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or
land from: not part of the main building. For a substantial
improvement, the actual "start of construction" means the
l. The overflow of inland or tidal waters. first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural
part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the
2. The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of external dimensions of the building.
surface waters from any source.
SUBSTANTJAL DAMAGE refers to damage to any
FLOOD DAMAGE-RESIST ANT MATERIALS are origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of
construction material capable of withstanding direct and restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition
prolonged contact with floodwaters without sustaining any would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of
damage that requires more than cosmetic repair. the structure before the damage occurred.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA refers to the greater of the SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT refers to any repair,
following two areas: reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or improvement of
a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds
1. The area within a flood plain subject to a I-percent or 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the
greater chance of flooding in any year. improvement or repair is started. If the structure has
2. The area designated as a flood hazard area on a sustained substantial damage, any repairs are considered
community's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally substantial improvement regardless of the actual repair
designated. work performed. The term does not, however, include
either:
FLOOD HAZARD AREA SUBJECT TO HIGH
VELOCITY-WAVE ACTION refers to area within the I. Any project for improvement of a building required to
flood hazard area that is subject to high velocity wave correct existing health, sanitary or safety code
action. violations identified by the building official and that
are the minimum necessary to assure safe living
FLOODWAY is the channel of the river, creek or other conditions.
watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be
reserved in order to discharge the base flood without 2. Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the
cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more alteration will not preclude the structure's continued
than a designated height. designation as a historic structure.

LOWEST FLOOR refers to the floor of the lowest 211.3 Design Requirements
enclosed area, including basement, but excluding any
unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for 211.3.1 Design Loads
vehicle parking, building access or limited storage
provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the Structural systems of buildings or other structures shall be
structure in violation of this section. designed, constructed, connected, and anchored to resist
flotation, collapse, and permanent lateral displacement due
ST ART OF CONSTRUCTION refers to the date of to action of flood loads associated with the design flood
permit issuance for new construction and substantial (see Section 211.3.3) and other loads in accordance with
improvements to existing structures, provided the actual the load combinations of Section 203.
start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, placement or other improvement is within 180
days after the date of issuance. The actual start of
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211.3.2 Erosion and Scour 211.4.3 Hydrodynamic Loads

The effects of erosion and scour shall be included in the Dynamic effects of moving water shall be detennined by
cflculation of loads on buildings and other structures in detailed analysis utilizing basic concepts of flui:
flood hazard areas. mechanics.

211.3.3 Loads on Breakaway Walls Exception:

Where water velocities do not exceed 3. 05 mis, dynamic
Walls and partitions required by ASCE/SEI 24, to break
effects of moving water shall be permitted to be
away, including their connections to the structure, shall be
converted into equivalent hydrostatic loads by
designed for the largest of the following loads acting
increasing the DFE for design purposes by an
perpendicular to the plane of the wall:
equivalent surcharge depth, dh, on the headwater side,
and above the ground level only, equal to
I. The wind load specified in Section 207.
aV2 (211-1)
2. The earthquake load specified in Section 208. dh=-
2g

3. 0.48 kPa. where

The loading at which breakaway walls are intended to v average velocity of water, m/s
collapse shall not exceed 0.96 kPa unless the design meets g acceleration due to gravity, 9.81 m/s2
the following conditions: a coefficient of drag or shape factor (not less
than 1.25)
1. Breakaway wall collapse is designed to result from a
flood load less than that which occurs during the base The equivalent surcharge depth shall be added to the DFE
flood. design depth and the resultant hydrostatic pressures applied
to, and uniformly distributed across, the vertical projected
2. The supporting foundation and the elevated portion of area of the building or structure that is perpendicular to the
the building shall be designed against collapse, flow. Surfaces parallel to the flow or surfaces wetted by the
permanent lateral displacement, and other structural tail water shall be subject to the hydrostatic pressures for
damage due to the effects of flood loads in depths to the DFE only.
combination with other loads as specified in Section
203. 211.4.4 Wave Loads

211.4 Loads During Flooding Wave loads shall be determined by one of the following
three methods: (1) by using the analytical procedures
211.4.1 Load Basis outlined in this section, (2) by more advanced numerical
modeling procedures, or (3) by laboratory test procedures
In flood hazard areas, the structural design shall be based (physical modeling).
on the design flood.
Wave loads are those loads that result from water waves
211.4.2 Hydrostatic Loads propagating over the water surface and striking a building
or other structure. Design and construction of buildings and
Hydrostatic loads caused by a depth of water to the level of other structures subject to wave loads shall account for the
the DFE shall be applied over all surfaces involved, both following loads: waves breaking on any portion of the
above and below ground level, except that for surfaces building or structure; uplift forces caused by shoaling
exposed to free water, the design depth shall be increased waves beneath a building or structure, or portion thereof;
by 0.30 m. Reduced uplift and lateral loads on surfaces of wave run-up striking any portion of the building or
enclosed spaces below the DFE shall apply only if structure; wave-induced drag and inertia forces; and wave-
provision is made for entry and exit of floodwater. induced scour at the base of a building or structure, or its
foundation. Wave loads shall be included for both V-Zones
and A-Zones. In V-Zones, waves are 0.91 m high, or
higher; in .coastal floodplains landward of the V-Zone,
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Nonbreaking and broken wave loads shall be calculated 211.4.4.2 Breaking Wave Loads on Vertical Walls
using the procedures described in Sections 211.4.2 and
211.4.3 that show how to calculate hydrostatic and Maximum pressures and net forces resulting from a
hydrodynamic loads. normally incident breaking wave (depth-limited in size,
with H b = 0. 78d5) acting on a rigid vertical wall shall
Breaking wave loads shall be calculated using the be calculated by the following:
procedures described in Sections 211.4.4.1 through
211.4.4.4. Breaking wave heights used in the procedures (211-5)
described in Sections 211.4.4.1 through 211.4.4.4 shall be
calculated for V-Zones and Coastal A-Zones using and
Equations 211-2 and 211-3. (211-6)

u, = 0. 78d 5 (211-2) where

where Pmax maximum combined dynamic (Cpy wds)
and static (1. 2y wds) wave pressures, also
Hb breaking wave height, m
referred to as shock pressures, kN/m2
d5 local still water depth, rn
net breaking wave force per unit length of
structure, also referred to as shock,
The local still water depth shall be calculated using impulse, or wave impact force, kN/m,
Equation 211-3, unless more advanced procedures or acting near the still water elevation
laboratory tests permitted by this section are used.
dynamic pressure coefficient (1. 6 <
CP < 3. 5) (see Table 211-1)
d, = 0. 65(BFE - G) (211-3)
unit weight of water, kN/m3, 9.80 kN/m3
for fresh water and 10.05 kN/m3 for salt
where
water
still water depth, m at base of building or
G ground elevation, m other structure where the wave breaks
211.4.4.1 Breaking Wave Loads on Vertical Pilings and This procedure assumes the vertical wall causes a reflected
Columns or standing wave against the waterward side of the wall
with the crest of the wave at a height of 1.2d, above the still
The net force resulting from a breaking wave acting on a water level. Thus, the dynamic static and total pressure
rigid vertical pile or column shall be assumed to act at the distributions against the wall are as shown in Figure 21 I -
still water elevation and shall be calculated by the 1.
following:
This procedure also assumes the space behind the vertical
(211-4) wall is dry, with no fluid balancing the static component of
where the wave force on the outside of the wall. If free water
exists behind the wall, a portion of the hydrostatic
= net wave force, kN component of the wave pressure and force disappears (see
unit weight of water, in lb per cubic kN/m3, Figure 211-2) and the net force shall be computed by
= 9.80 kN/m3 for fresh water and 10.05 Equation 211-7 (the maximum combined wave pressure is
kN/m3 for salt water still computed with Equation 211-5).
unit weight of water, kN/m3, 9.80 kN/m3 for
fresh water and 10.05 kN/m3 for salt water (211-7)
coefficient of drag for breaking waves, =
1.75 for round piles or columns, and= 2.25 where
for square piles or columns net breaking wave force per unit length of
D pile or column diameter, m for circular structure, also referred to as shock, impulse,
sections, or for a square pile or column, 1.4 or wave impact force, kN/m, acting near the
times the width of the pile or column, m
still water elevation
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dynamic pressure coefficient (1. 6 < CP < 211.5 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas
3.5) (seeTable211-l)
, Yw unit weight of water, kN/m3, = 9.80 kN/m3 To establish flood hazard areas, the governing body shall
for fresh water and I 0.05 kN/m3 for salt adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood
water hazard map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special
still water depth, m at base of building or flood hazard where records are available.
other structure where the wave breaks
211.6 Design and Construction
211.4.4.3 Breaking Wave Loads on Non-vertical
Walls The design and construction of buildings and structures
located in flood hazard areas, including flood hazard areas
Breaking wave forces given by Equations 211-6 and 211- 7 subject to high velocity wave action.
shall be modified in instances where the walls or surfaces
upon which the breaking waves act are non-vertical. The 211.7 Flood Hazard Documentation
horizontal component of breaking wave force shall be
given by The following documentation shall be prepared and sealed
by an engineer-of-record and submitted to the building
(211-8) official:
where I. For construction in flood hazard areas not subject to
horizontal component of breaking wave high-velocity wave action:
force, kN/m
net breaking wave force acting on a vertical 1.1 The elevation of the lowest floor, including the
surface, kN/m basement, as required by the lowest floor
a vertical angle between non-vertical surface elevation.
and the horizontal
1.2 For fully enclosed areas below the design flood
211. .4.4.4 Breaking Wave Loads from Obliquely elevation where provisions to allow for the
Incident Waves automatic entry and exit of floodwaters do not
meet the minimum requirements, construction
Breaking wave forces given by Equations 211-6 and 211- 7 documents shall include a statement that the
shall be modified in instances where waves are obliquely design will provide for equalization of hydrostatic
incident. Breaking wave forces from non-normally flood forces.
incident waves shall be given by
1.3 For dry flood-proofed nonresidential buildings,
(211-9) construction documents shall include a statement
that the dry flood-proofing is designed.
where
horizontal component of obliquely incident 2. For construction in flood hazard areas subject to high-
breaking wave force, kN/m velocity wave action:
a net breaking wave force (normally incident
waves) acting on a vertical surface, kN/m 2.1 The elevation of the bottom of the lowest
horizontal structural member as required by the
211.4.5 Impact Loads lowest floor elevation.

Impact loads are those that result from debris, ice, and any 2.2 Construction documents shall include a statement
object transported by floodwaters striking against buildings that the building is designed, including that the
and structures, or parts thereof. Impact loads shall be pile or column foundation and building or
determined using a rational approach as concentrated loads structure to be attached thereto is designed to be
acting horizontally at the most critical location at or below anchored to resist flotation, collapse and lateral
the DFE. movement due to the effects of wind and flood
loads acting simultaneously on all building
components, and other load requirements of
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2.3 For breakaway walls designed to resist a nominal ASCE/SEI

load of less than 0.5 kPa or more than 1.0 kPa, American Society of Civil Engineers
construction documents shall include a statement Structural Engineering Institute
that the breakaway wall is designed. 1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4400
Table 211-1 Value of Dynamic Pressure Coefficient, CP
ASCE/SEI 24
Building Category CP Section 5.3.3
I 1.6 Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 1998
II 2.8
II 3.2
IV 3.5

211.8 Consensus Standards and Other Referenced

Documents

This section lists the consensus standards and other

documents which are adopted by reference within this
chapter:

Vertical Wall

Crest of reflected wave

1
l.2ds --- Crest of incident wave

O.SSd,

Stillwater level

Hydrostatic pressure

Ground elevation

Figure 211-1
Normally Incident Breaking Wave Pressures Against a Vertical Wall
(Space Behind Vertical Wall Is Dry)

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Vertical Wall

Crest of reflected wave

Dynamic pressure
1.2 d,

Stillwater level

d.,
Net hydrostatic pressure
/
f

/
Ground elevation

Figure 211-2
Normally Incident Breaking Wave Pressures Against a Vertical Wall
(Still Water Level Equal on Both Sides of Wall)

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Table of Contents

SECTION 301- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3-3

301.1 Scope 3-3
301.2 Quality and Design 3-3
301.3 Allowable Bearing Pressures 3-3
301.4 Definitions 3-
SECTION 302 - EXCAVATION AND FILLS 3-3
302.1 General 3-3
302.2 Cuts 3-3
302.4 Fills 3-5
302.5 Setbacks 3-6
302.6 Drainage and Terracing 3-6
302.7 Erosion Control 3-7
SECTION 303 - FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION 3-8
303.l General 3-8
303.2 Soil Classification 3-9
303.3 Questionable Soils 3-9
303.4 Liquefaction Study 3-9
303.5 Expansive Soils 3-9
303.6 Compressible Soils J-10
303.7 Reports 3-l O
303.8 Soil Tests 3-10
303.9 Liquefaction Potential and Soil Strength Loss 3-12
303.10 Adjacent Loads 3-12
303.11 Drainage 3-12
303.12 Plate Load Test 3-12
SECTION 304-ALLOWABLE FOUNDATION AND LATERAL PRESSURES 3-12
304.1 From Geotechnical Site Investigation and Assessment.. 3-12
304.2 Presumptive Load-Bearing and Lateral Resisting Values : : -13
304.3 Minimum Allowable Pressures .. -13
304.4 Foundations Adjacent to Existing Retaining/Basement Walls -I
SECTION 305 - FOOTINGS 3-14
305.1 General 3-14
305.2 Footing Design 3-14
305.4 Stepped Foundations 3-14
305.5 Footings on or Adjacent to Slopes 3-l 5
305.6 Foundation Plates or Sills 3-16
305.7 Designs Employing Lateral Bearing 3-16
305.8 Grillage Footings 3-l 7
305.9 Bleacher Footings 3-17

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SECTION 306 - PILES-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3-17

30ff. I General 3-17
306.2 Interconnection 3-17
306.3 Determination of Allowable Loads 3-17
306.4 Static Load Test 3-18
306.5 Dynamic Load Test 3-18
306.6 Column Action 3-18
306.7 Group Action 3-18
306.8 Lateral Loads 3-18
306.9 Piles in Subsiding Areas 3-19
306.10 Water Jetting 3-19
306.10 Protection of Pile Materials 3-19
306.12 Allowable Loads 3-19
306.13 Use of Higher Allowable Pile Stresses 3-19
SECTION 307 - PILES-SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS 3-20
307.1 Round Wood Piles 3-20
307.2 Uncased Cast-In-Place Concrete Piles 3-20
307.3 Metal-Cased Concrete Piles 3-20
307.4 Precast Concrete Piles 3-21
307.5 Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles (Pretensioned) 3-21
307.6 Structural Steel Piles 3-22
307.7 Concrete-Filled Steel Pipe Piles 3-22
SECTION 308 - FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION-SEISMICZONE 4 3-23
308. l General 3-23
308.2 Foundation and Geotechnical Investigations 3-23
308.3 Footing Foundations 3-23
308.4 Pier and Pile Foundations 3-23
308.5 Driven Pile Foundations 3-24
308.6 Cast-In-Place Concrete Foundations 3-26
SECTION 309 - SPECIAL FOUNDATION, SLOPE STABILIZATION .AND MATERIALS OF
CONSTRUCTION 26
309. l Special Foundation Systems 3-26
309.2 Acceptance and Approval 3-26
309.3 Specific Applications 3-26

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TION 302
1/ MENT AVATIONS AND FILLS
301.1 Scope 302.1 General

This chapter sets forth requirements for excavations, fills, Excavation or fills for buildings or structures shall be
footings and foundations for any building or structure. constructed or protected such that they do not endanger life
or property. Reference is made to Section 109 of this code
301.2 Quality and Design for requirements governing excavation, grading and
earthwork construction, including fills and embankments.
The quality and design of materials used structurally in
excavations, fills, footings and foundations shall conform to 302.2 Cuts
the requirements specified in Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7.
302.2.1 General
301.3 AllowableBearing Pressures
Unless otherwise recommended in the approved
Allowable stresses and design formulas provided in this geotechnical engineering report or engineering report, cuts
chapter shall be used with the allowable stress design load shall conform to the provisions of this section. In the
combinations specified in Section 203.4. absence of an approved geotechnical engineering report,
these provisions may be waived for cuts 3 m or less in
301.4 Definitions height, involving intact rock or hard soil, that are not
intended to support structures.
See Sections 102 and 202.
302.2.2 Slopes

The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for

the intended use and shall be no steeper than 1 unit vertical
in 2 units horizontal (50% slope) unless a geotechnical
engineering report, stating that the site has been
investigated, and giving an opinion that a cut at a steeper
slope shall be stable and not create a hazard to public or
private property, is submitted and approved. Such cuts shall
be protected against erosion or degradation by sufficient
cover, drainage, engineering and/or biotechnical mearis.

302.3 Excavations

302.3.1 Footings

Existing footings or foundations which may be undermined

by any excavation shall be underpinned adequately or
otherwise protected against settlement and shall be
protected against lateral movement.

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302.3.2 Protection of Adjoining Property 302.3.3 Support of Excavations and Open Cuts

:, The following provisions shall apply unless prevailing local Excavations or open cuts in excess of l .5m in depth shall
laws are deemed more stringent from an engineering have adequately designed shoring or support to protect
standpoint: against collapse.
I. Before commencing the excavation, the person making
or causing the excavation to be made shall notify in
writing the owners of adjoining building not less than
IO days before such excavation is to be made and that
the adjoining building shall be protected. The condition
of the adjoining building shall be documented to
include photographs prior to excavation. Technical
documents pertaining to the proposed underpinning
and excavation plan shall be provided the owner of the
adjacent property.

FOR: a) H S20.0m: FOR: X min" 2 for properly compacted fllla

W1:t2.0m:
ha :5i 10.0m:
X min • 1 for cuts on hard sell and
Intact rock I Permit Arn Boundary
Xm1n • for loose or uncompacted solls,
b) H :t 20.0m: a thorough soll lnvestlsatlon to
W1:t4.0m: be conducted by a certified
Geotechnlcal Enalneer Is required
!His but I
has 10.0m: 0.&m
1 min.
Top of Slope-

T Natural or Flnlah Grade

I t ' '"'" . . . . . . . ,
T- - Toe of Slope

H•lih, t
1 Proper1y designed Interceptor
dn11lna with outfalls spaced at
regular Intervals
FOR:
a) H = height of slope
b) w a• width of terrace

Figure 302-1 Cut Slopes

2. Unless it can be shown through a detailed geotechnical

investigation that underpinning is unnecessary, any
person making or causing an excavation shall protect
the excavation so that the soil of adjoining property
will not cave in or settle.
In cases where the adjacent existing structure will have
more basements than the proposed building, the foundation
of the proposed building should be designed so as not to
impart additional lateral earth pressures on the existing
building (see Section 304.4).

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302.4 Fills 302.4.3 Fill Material

.!J02.4.1 General Any organic or deleterious material shall be removed and

will not be permitted in fills. Except as permitted by the
Unless otherwise recommended in the approved geotechnical engineer, no rock or similar irreducible
geotechnical engineering report, fills shall conform to the material with a maximum dimension greater than 200 mm
provisions of this section. In the absence of an approved shall be buried or placed in fills.
geotechnical engineering report or engineering report, these
provisions may be waived for minor fills (H '.S 2.0 m) not Exception:
intended to support structures.
The placement of larger rock may be permitted when the
geotechnical engineer properly devises a method of
Fills to be used to support the foundations of any building
placement, and continuously inspects its placement and
or structure shall be placed in accordance with accepted
approves the fill stability. The following conditions shall
engineering practice. A geotechnical investigation report
also apply:
and a report of satisfactory placement of fill, both
acceptable to the building official, shall be submitted when I. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, potential rock
required by the building official. disposal areas shall be delineated on the grading plan.
2. Rock sizes greater than 300 mm in maximum
No fill or other surcharge loads shall be placed adjacent to
dimension shall be 3 m or more below grade, measured
any building or structure unless such building or strncture is
vertically.
capable of withstanding the additional vertical and
horizontal loads caused by the fill or surcharge. 3. Rocks shall be placed so as to assurefilling of all voids
with well-graded soil.
Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper
than I unit vertical in 2 units horizontal (50% slope). 302.4.4 Compaction

302.4.2 Preparation of Ground All fills shall be compacted in lifts not exceeding 20 cm in
thickness to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum density
The existing ground surface shall be adequately prepared to as determined by ASTM Standard D-1557. In-place density
receive fill by removing any deleterious materials, shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D-1556,
non-complying fill, topsoil and other unsuitable materials, D-2167, D-2922, D-3017 or equivalent. For clean granular
and by scarifying to provide a bond with the new fill. materials, the use of the foregoing procedures is
inappropriate. Relative density criteria shall be used based
Where the natural slopes are steeper than I unit vertical in on ASTM D5030-04. A minimum of three tests for every
5 units horizontal (20% slope) and the height is greater than 500 m2 area should be performed for every lift to verify
1.5 m, the ground surface shall be prepared by benching compliance with compaction requirements.
into sound bedrock or other competent material as
determined by the geotechnical engineer. The bench under 302.4.5 Slope
the toe of a fill on a slope steeper than 1 unit vertical in
5 units horizontal (20% slope) shall be at least 3 m wide. The slope of fi 11 surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for
the intended use. Fill slopes shall be no steeper than 1 unit
The area beyond the toe of fill shall be sloped to drain or a vertical in 2 units horizontal (50% slope) unless
paved drain shall be provided. When fill is to be placed substantiating data justifying steeper slopes are submitted
over a cut, the bench under the toe of fill shall be at least and approved.
3 m wide but the cut shall be made before placing the fill
and acceptance by the geotechnical engineer as a suitable
foundation for fill.

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302.5 Setbacks 302.6.2 Terraces

302.5.1 General Terraces at least 2.0m in width shall be established at not

more than IO.Om vertical intervals on all cut or fill slopes to
Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from site boundaries in control surface drainage and debris except that where only
accordance with this section subject to verification with one terrace is required, it shall be at mid-height. For cut or
detailed slope stability study. Setback dimensions shall be fill slopes greater than 20.0m in vertical height, terraces at
horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the site least 4.0m in width shall be established at not more than
boundary. Setback dimensions shall be as shown in 1 O.Om vertical intervals. Terrace widths and vertical
Figure 302-1. spacing for cut and fill slopes greater than 40.0m in height
shall be designed by the Geotechnical Engineer and
302.5.2 Top of Cut Slope approved by the Building Official. Suitable access shall be
provided to permit proper cleaning and maintenance.
The top of cut slopes shall not be made nearer to a site
boundary line than one fifth of the vertical height of cut Swales or ditches on terraces shall be designed to
with a minimum of 0.6 m and a maximum of 3 m. The effectively collect surface water and discharge to an outfall.
setback may need to be increased for any required It shall have a minimum gradient of0.5 percent and must be
interceptor drains. paved with reinforced concrete not less than 75 mm in
thickness or an approved equal paving material.
302.5.3 Toe of Fill Slope
A single run of swale or ditch shall not collect runoff from a
The toe of a fill slope shall be made not nearer to the site tributary area exceeding 1,000 m2 (projected area) without
boundary line than one half the height of the slope with a discharging into a down drain.
minimum of 0.6 m and a maximum of 6 m. Where a fill
slope is to be located near the site boundary and the 302.6.3 Subsurface Drainage
adjacent off-site property is developed, special precautions
shall be incorporated in the work as the building official Cut and fill slopes shall be provided with surface drainage
deems necessary to protect the adjoining property from as necessary for stability.
damage as a result of such grading. These precautions may
include but are not limited to: 302.6.4 Disposal
1. Additional setbacks.
All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry waters to
2. Provision for retaining or slough walls. the nearest practicable drainage way approved by the
Building Official or otlier appropriate jurisdiction as a safe
3. Mechanical stabilization or chemical treatment of the
place to deposit such waters. Erosion of ground in the area
fill slope surface to minimize erosion.
of discharge shall be prevented by installation of non-
4. Rockfall protection erosive down drains or other devices or splash blocks.
5. Provisions for the control of surface subsurface waters.
Building pads shall have a drainage gradient of 2 percent
toward approved drainage facilities, unless waived by the
302.5.4 Modification of Slope Location Building Official.

The building official may approve alternate setbacks. The

Note:
building official may require an investigation and
recommendation by a qualified geotechnical engineer to The gradient from the building pad may be 1 percent if all
demonstrate that the intent of this section has been satisfied. of the following conditions exist throughout the permit
area:
302.6 Drainage and Terracing
1. No proposed fills are greater than 3 m in maximum
depth.
302.6.1 General
2. No proposed finish cut or fill slope faces have a
Unless otherwise indicated on the approved grading plan, vertical height in excess of 3 m.
drainage facilities and terracing shall conform to the
3. No existing slope faces steeper than 1 unit vertical in
provisions of this section for cut or fill slopes steeper than
10 units horizontal (10% slope) have a vertical height
1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal (33.3% slope).
in excess of 3m.

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302.6.5 Interceptor Drains and biological attack, mechanical damage, creep,

installation damage and pH conditions to the reinforcement.
Paved or Lined interceptor drains shall be installed along
the top of all cut slopes where the tributary drainage area Select Granular Backfill shall consist of sound, durable,
above slopes toward the cut has a drainage path greater than granular material free from organic matter or other
12 m measured horizontally. Unless specified otherwise by deleterious material (such as shale or other soft particles
the Engineer of Record, interceptor drains shall be paved with poor durability).
with a minimum of 75 mm of concrete or gunite and
reinforced. They shall have a minimum depth of 300 mm The select granular backfill materials for these earth
and a minimum paved width of 750 mm measured structures shall conform to Grading Requirements as stated
horizontally across the drain. The slope of drain shall be in Table 302.1
approved by the building official. Interceptor drains shall be
provided with outfalls spaced at regular intervals sufficient Table 302-1 Grading Requirements
enough to avoid overflow of drains. In cases where neither
reinforced concrete nor reinforced gunite shall be used as Standard Sieve Percent by Mass Passing
the paving material for the drain, sufficient testing on the Opening (mm) Designated Sieve
alternative material must be conducted to determine its (AASHTO T 27 and T 11)
effectiveness and durability as a channel lining material. 100 100
0.0425 0-60
302.7 Erosion Control 0.075 0-15

302.7.1 Slopes The angle of internal friction for the backfill material shall
not be less than 34 °.
The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and
maintained to control against erosion. This erosion control The assigned cohesion value during the design stage for the
may consist of biotechnical or geosynthetic intervention backfill material within the reinforced zone shall not exceed
adapted to the local conditions. The protection for the 5 kPa.
slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to
calling for final approval. Where cut slopes are not subject The soils should be compacted to no less than 95% MDD
to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the determine according to AASHTO T 99 Method C or D and
materials, such protection may be omitted. corrected for oversized material according to AASHTO T
99, Note 9.
302.7.2 OtherDevices
The material shall have a Plasticity Index of not more than
Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, riprap or other 15 for rigid faced MSE structures, and not more than 20 for
devices or methods shall be employed to control erosion flexible or ductile faced MSE structures, as determined by
and provide safety. AASHTOT90.

302.7.2 Scour Protection Electrochemical requirements for Mechanically Stabilized

Earth (MSE) retaining walls with metallic reinforcements
Retaining structures and foundations located on stream shall comply with summarized in Table 302-2.
banks and beds shall be provided with appropriate
countermeasures, designed on the basis of a detailed Table 302-2 Electrochemical Requirements
engineering study, for long-term protection against scouring
and erosion. Test Requirements
Resistivity, AASHTO
302.8 MSE Structures and Similar Reinforced 3000 0-cm min.
T 288
Embankments and Fills pH, AASHTO T 289 5.0 to 10.0
Sulfate Content
The design of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) 200 ppm max.
AASHTO T290
Structures and Similar Reinforced Embankments and Fills Chloride Content
shall incorporate provisions for internal and external 100 ppm max.
AASHTOT 291
drainage.
Electrochemical requirements for Mechanically Stabilized
The design for the required reinfor,cement shall take into Earth MSE retaining walls with Geosynthetic
consideration the detrimental effects of corrosion, chemical

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reinforcements specify that the pH shall be between 5.0 to

10.0 as determined by AASHTO T 289.
SECTION303
FOUNDATION' INVESTIGATION
303.1 General

Foundation investigation shall be conducted and a

Professional Report shall be submitted at each building site
For structures two storeys or higher, an exhaustive
geotechnical study shall be performed to evaluate in-situ
soil parameters for foundation design and analysis. The
minimum required number of boreholes per structure based
on footprint area is summarized in Table 303-1. All of these
boreholes should fall within the footprint of the structure,
and should generally be uniformly distributed throughout
the building footprint. Unless specified by the consulting
Geotechnical Engineer, all boreholes should be drilled to a
depth of at least five meters into hard strata or until a
suitable bearing layer is reached. For buildings with
basements, the depth of boring should extend to twice the
least dimension of the structure's footprint (28) added to
the depth of the basement.

Table 303-1 Minimum required number of boreholes per

structure.

FOOTPRINT AREA OF MINIMUM REQUIRED

STRUCTURE (m2) NUMBER OF
BOREHOLES*

A~50

50 <A::; 500 2

A:;:500 2 + (A/I 000)**

(Rounded Up to Nearest
Integer)

*The minimum required number of boreholes should in no

way be construed as an upper limit value.

** "A" corresponds to the footprint area of the structure in

m.2

An exhaustive geotechnical investigation should also be

conducted in cases of:

I) questionable soils, expansive soils, or problematic

soils (e.g. liquefiable, organic, compressible,
sensitive, etc.);

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2) to determine whether the existmg groundwater Exception:

table is above or within 1.5 meters below the
The building official may waive this evaluation upon receipt
elevation of the lowest floor level;
of written opinion of a qualified geotechnical engineer that
3) where such floor is located below the finished
liquefaction is not probable.
ground level adjacent to the foundation;
4) in cases where the use of pile foundations and/or
303.5 Expansive Soils
ground improvement are anticipated;
5) in areas underlain by rock strata where the rock is
Soils meeting all four of the following provisions shall be
suspected to be of questionable characteristics or
considered expansive:
indicate variations in the structure of the rock or
where solution cavities or voids are expected to be I. Plasticity index (PI) of 15 or greater, determined in
present in the rock; and accordance with ASTM D 4318.
6) other cases deemed necessary by the Geotechnical
Engineer. 2. More than IO percent of the soil particles pass a No.
200 sieve (75 m), determined in accordance with
ASTMD-422.
The Building Official may require that the interpretation
and evaluation of the results of the foundation investigation 3. More than IO percent of the soil particles are less than
be made by a geotechnical engineer. 5 micrometers in size, determined in accordance with
ASTM D-422.
303.2 Soil Classification
4. Expansion index greater than 20, determined in
accordance with ASTM D-4829.
For the purposes of this chapter, the definition and
classification of soil materials for use in Table 304-1 shall Tests that show compliance with Items I, 2 and 3 shall not
be according to ASTM D-2487. be required if the test prescribed in Item 4 is conducted.

Soil classification shall be based on observation and any 303.5.1 Design for Expansive Soils
necessary tests of the materials disclosed by borings or
excavations made in appropriate locations. Additional Footings or foundations for buildings and structures
studies may be necessary to evaluate soil strength, the effect founded on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance
of moisture variation on soil-bearing capacity, with Section 1805.8.1 or 1805.8.2.
compressibility, liquefaction susceptibility and expansion
potential. Footing or foundation design need not comply with Section
303.5.3 or 303.5.4 where the soil is removed in accordance
303.3 Questionable Soils with Section 303.5.4, nor where the building official
approves stabilization of the soil in accordance with Section
Where the classification, strength or compressibility of the 303.5.5.
soil are unknown, or where a load bearing value superior to
that specified in this code is claimed, the Building Official 303.5.2 Foundations
shall require that these be verified through the necessary
geotechnical study stipulated in Section 303 .1. Footings or foundations placed on or within the active zone
of expansive soils shall be designed to resist differential
303.4 Liquefaction Study volume changes and to prevent structural damage to the
supported structure. Deflection and racking of the supported
A liquefaction susceptibility assessment in accordance with shall be limited to that which will not interfere with the
accepted practice is warranted if both conditions below are usability and serviceability of the structure.
discovered during the course of the geotechnical
investigation: Foundations placed below where volume change occurs or
below expansive soil shall comply with the following
I. Shallow ground water, 2 m or less.
provisions:
2. Unconsolidated saturated sandy alluvium (N < 15)
1. Foundations extending into or penetrating expansive
soils shall be designed to prevent uplift of the
supported structure.
2. Foundations penetrating expansive soils shall be
designed to resist forces exerted on the foundation due

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to soil volume changes or shall be isolated from the If wide, massive loads within the structures to be built on
expansive soil. compressible fine-grained soils are to be expected for
:,
prolonged periods of time, the settlement effects on existing
303.5.3 Slab-on-Ground, Foundations adjacent structures should be evaluated as well.

Moments, shears and deflections for use in designing slab- 303.7 Reports
on-ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils shall
be determined in accordance with WRJ/CRSI Design of The soil classification and design-bearing capacity shall be
Slab-on-Ground Foundations or PT! Standard shown on the plans, unless the foundation conforms to
Requirements for Analysis of Shallow Concrete Table 305-1. The building official may require submission
Foundations on Expansive Soils. Using the moments, of a written report of the investigation, which shall include,
shears and deflections determined above, non-prestressed but need not be limited to, the following information:
slabs-on-ground, mat or raft foundations on expansive soils
1. A plot showing the location of all test borings,
shall be designed in accordance with PT! Standard
surroundings and/or in-situ tests and excavations.
Requirements for Design of Shallow Post-Tensioned
Concrete Foundations on Expansive Soils. It shall be 2. Technical descriptions and classifications of the
permitted to analyze and design such slabs by other materials encountered.
methods that account for soil-structure interaction, the
3. Elevation of the water table, if encountered.
deformed shape of the soil support, the place or stiffened
plate action of the slab as well as both center lift and edge 4. Recommendations for foundation type and design
lift conditions. Such alternative methods shall be rational criteria, including bearing capacity, provisions to
and the basis for all aspects and parameters of the method mitigate the effects of differential settlements and
shall be available for peer review. expansive soils, provisions to mitigate the effects of
liquefaction and soil strength loss, provisions for
303.5.4 Removal of Expansive Soils special foundation solutions, provisions for ground
improvement measures, and effects of loads on and due
Where expansive soil is removed in lieu of designing to adjacent structures.
footings or foundations in accordance with Section 302.3.2,
5. Expected total and differential settlement.
the soil shall be removed to a depth sufficient to ensure a
constant moisture content in the remammg soil. 6. Laboratory test results of soil samples.
Fill material shall not contain expansive soils and shall
7. Field borehole log containing the following
comply with Section 302.3.3.
information
Exception: a. Project location
Expansive soil need not be removed to the depth of constant b. Depth of borehole
moisture, provided the confining pressure in the expansive
c. Ground elevation
soil created by the fill and supported structure exceeds the
swell pressure provided that the confining pressure d. Ground water table elevation
resultingfrom the fill and structural dead loads exceed the
e. Date started and finished
swell pressure by 20%.
The soil classification and design-bearing capacity shall be
303.5.5 Stabilization shown on the plans, unless the foundation conforms to
Table 305-1.
Where the active zone of expansive soils is stabilized in lieu
of designing footings or foundations in accordance with When expansive soils are present, ' the Building Official
Section 306.2, the soil shall be stabilized by chemical, may require that special provisions be made in the
dewatering, pre-saturation or equivalent established foundation design and construction to safeguard against
techniques. damage due to this expansiveness. The building official
may require a special investigation and report to provide
303.6 Compressible Soils these design and construction criteria.

If the borehole data show that the proposed structures are to 303.8 Soil Tests
be built above compressible fine-grained soils (with N< 6 ),
it is recommended that consolidation tests be performed in Tables 303-2 and 303-3 summarize the commonly used
accordance with ASTM D 2435 to determine the settlement field and laboratory tests needed in determining the in-situ
parameters for the site.

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soil parameters for use in foundation design and analysis. Table 303-3 Geophysical Tests

Field Test ASTM Output Data I

Table 303-2 Laboratory and Field Tests Designation Parameter
Obtained
Laboratory I ASTM/Test Output Data I Geophysical Tests
Field Test Designation Parameter Seismic D 5777-00 Maps subsurface
Obtained refraction geologic conditions,
Classification of Soils lithologic units and
fractures.
Moisture content D2216-05 Moisture/ water
Seismic D 7128 Map the top of
content
refraction bedrock. Estimate
Grain size D422-63 Soil gradation elastic wave velocity
analysis of subsurface
Atterberg Limits D4318-05 Liquid limit, materials.
plastic limit Ground D 6432-11 Maps lateral
uses D2487-00 Classification of Penetrating continuity of
soils Radar (GPR) lithologic units and
detects changes in
Specific Gravity D854-05 Specific gravity
the acoustic
Shrinkage Limit D427-04 Shrinkage limit properties of
Organic Matter D2974-00 Moisture content, subsurface
ash content and geomaterials.
percent organic
matter in soil Crosshole D 4428 p-wave and s-wave
Swedish Weight JIS N,w-value seismic survey velocity
Sounding Test Al221:2002 indicating, determination, elastic
undrained soil shear moduli determination
strength
UCT Test (Soils) D2166-00 Strength Downhole D 7400 p-wave and s-wave
parameters seismic survey velocity
Tri-axial (UU D2850-03a Strength determination,
Test) parameters elastic moduli
Tri-axial (CU D4767-04 Strength determination
Test) parameters Geo-resistivity .D 6431-99 Determine
Oedometer (1-D D2435-04 Consolidation Survey horizontal traveling
Consolidation) parameters compression and
Laboratory Vane 04648-05 Strength shear seismic
Shear parameters waves at test sites.
Direct Shear 03080-04 Strength
Test parameters
UCT for Intact 02938-95 Strength
Rock parameters
Standard 01586-99 N-value
Penetration Test
Modified Proctor Dl557-02 Maximum dry
Test density
Standard Proctor 0698-00a Maximum dry
Test density
Field Density Dl556-00 Maximum dry
Test density
CBRLab Test 01883-05 CBR
Cone Penetration 03441-05 Soil strength
Test parameters

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303.9 Liquefaction Potential and Soil Strength Loss SECTION 394

When required by Section 303.3, the potential for soil ALLOWABLE FOUNDATION AND
liquefaction and soil strength loss during earthquakes shall LATERALPRESSURES
be evaluated during the geotechnical investigation. The
geotechnical evaluation shall assess potential consequences 304.1 From Geotechnical Site Investigation and
of any liquefaction and soil strength loss, including Assessment
estimation of differential settlement, lateral movement or
reduction in foundation soil-bearing capacity, and discuss The recommended allowable foundation and lateral
mitigating measures. Such measures shall be given pressures shall be estimated from a reasonably exhaustive
consideration in the design of the building and may include, geotechnical site investigation and assessment, which shall
but are not limited to: ground stabilization, selection of include at least the following:
appropriate foundation type and depths, selection of
appropriate structural systems to accommodate anticipated a. Description of regional geologic characteristics;
displacements, or any combination of these measures. b. Characterization of in-situ geotechnical conditions;

The potential for liquefaction and soil strength loss shall be c. Factual report on the in-situ and laboratory tests
evaluated for a site peak ground acceleration that, as a performed to characterize the site (See Section 303.7
minimum, conforms to the probability of exceedance for a list of in-situ and laboratory tests commonly
specified in Section 208.6.2. Peak ground acceleration may carried out for geotechnical site characterization);
be determined based on a site-specific study taking into d. Disclosure of the assumptions and the applicable
account soil amplification effects. analytical or empirical models used in estimating the
allowable foundation and lateral pressures;
In the absence of such a study, peak ground acceleration
may be assumed equal to the seismic zone factor in- e. Calculations carried out and Factor of Safety (FS)
Table 208-3. assumed in arriving at the recommended allowable
foundation and lateral pressures; and
303.10 Adjacent Loads f. Evaluation of existing potential geologic hazards and
those that may be induced or triggered by the
Where footings are placed at varying elevations, the effect construction/installation of the structure.
of adjacent loads shall be included in the foundation design.
The geotechnical site investigation and assessment shall be
303.11 Drainage performed by a geotechnical engineer.

Provisions shall be made for the control and drainage of A geotechnical investigation and assessment shall be
surface water around buildings. (See also Section 305.5.5.) presented in a report. The report, together with a brief
and ensure that scour will not threaten such structures. resume and a sworn statement of accountability of the
geotechnical engineering consultant who prepared it, shall
303.12 Plate Load Test be included in the submittals to be reviewed and examined
by the building official or government authority in charge
of issuing the relevant permits such as environmental
The plate load test is generally used for determination of
soil subgrade properties for rigid foundations. If used for compliance certificate and/or building permit.
building foundations, it must be emphasized that the Depth
of Influence is only up to twice (2B) the width (B) of the
test plate. Care must be used when extending the results to
deeper depths as well as layered soils and variable
subsurface conditions.

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304.2 Presumptive Load-Bearing and Lateral For clay, sandy clay, silty clay and clayey silt, in no case
Resisting Values shall the lateral sliding resistance exceed one-half the dead
;/
load.
When no exhaustive geotechnical site assessment and
investigation is performed, especially when no in-situ or 304.3 Minimum Allowable Pressures
very limited tests are carried out, the presumptive load-
bearing and lateral resisting values provided in Table 304-1 The recommended allowable foundation and lateral values
shall be used. Use of these values requires that the shall be with the allowable stress design load combinations
foundation design engineer has, at the least, carried out an specified in Section 203.4.
inspection of the site and has become familiar with the
predominant soil or rock characteristics of the site. 304.4 Foundations Adjacent to Existing
Retaining/Basement Walls
Presumptive load-bearing values shall apply to materials
with similar physical characteristics and dispositions. Mud, In cases where the adjacent building will have more
organic silt, organic clays, peat or unprepared fill shall not basements than the proposed building, the foundation of the
be assumed to have a presumptive load-bearing capacity proposed building should be designed so as not to impart
unless data from a geotechnical site assessment and additional lateral earth pressures on the existing building.
investigation to substantiate the use of such a value are
submitted.
Table 304-1 Allowable Foundation and Lateral Pressure

Lateral
Allowable Bearing Lateral Sliding"
Foundation Below Natural
Class of Materials' Grade3
Pressure2
(kPa) (kPa/m of Resistance6
Coefficient5
depth) (kPa)

I. "Intact" Tuffaceous Sandstone a 1,000 300 - -

2. "Lightly Weathered" Tuffaceous Sandstone b 500 150 - -
3. Sandy Gravel and /or Gravel(GW & GP) 100 30 · 0.35 -
4. Well-graded Sand, Poorly-graded Sand, Silty Sand,
Clayey Sand, Silty Gravel and Clayey Gravel (SW, 75 25 0.25 -
SP, SM, SC, GM and GC)
5. Clay, Sandy Clay, Silty Clay and Clayey Silt (CL, ML, 50 c 15 - 7
MH, and CH)
I
A geolechnical site investigation is recommendedfor soil classification (Refer to Sec/ion 303)-
AII values of allowable foundation pressure are for footings having a minimum width of 300mm and a minimum depth of 300mm info the natural grade, Excepl as noted in
Footnote 'a', an increase of 20% is allowed/or each additional 300mm of width and/or depth to a maximum value of three times the designated value. An increase of one-third
is permitted when using the allernate load combinations in Section 203.4 that include wind or earthquake loads
J The resistance values derived from the table are permitted lo be increased by the tabular value for each additional 300 mm of depth lo a maximum of 15 times the tabular
value. Isolated poles for uses such as flagpoles or signs and poles used lo support buildings Iha/ are nor adversely affecled by a 12111111 mo/ion al the ground surface due lo
short-term lateral loads are permitted to be designed using lateral-bearing values equal to t1vo limes the tabular values. ·
I
Lateral bearing and sliding resistance may be combined.
' Coejficienl 10 be multiplied by rhe dead load.
• lateral sliding resistance value lo be multiplied by the conlacl area. In 110 case shall the lateral sliding resistance exceed one-half the dead load.
" Musi satisfy both UCTm;,,~ 3Mpa and RQD ?:.70
' Musi satisfy both UCT,,,;,,~ I Mpa and RQD ?:.50
No increase shall be allowedfor an increase of width,

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305.2.1 Design Loads

Footings shall be designed for the most unfavorable load

effects due to combinations of loads. The dead load is
305.1 General permitted to include the weight of foundations, footings
and overlying fill. Reduced live loads as permitted in the
Footings and foundations shall be constructed of masonry, Chapter on Loadings are permitted to be used in the
concrete or treated wood in conformance with Chapters 4, design of footings.
6 and 7. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be of
solid material. Foundations supporting wood shall extend 305.2.2 Vibratory Loads
at least 150 mm above the adjacent finish grade. Footings
shall have a minimum depth as indicated in Table 305-1, Where machinery operations or other vibratory loads or
unless another depth is warranted, as established by a vibrations are transmitted to the foundations,
foundation investigation. consideration shall be given in the Report to address the
foundation design to preve_nt detrimental disturbances to
The provisions of this section do not apply to building and the soil.
foundation systems in those areas subject to scour and
water pressure by wind and wave action. Buildings and 305.3 Bearing Walls
foundations subject to such loads shall be designed in
accordance with approved national standard Bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete
foundations or piles or other permitted foundation system
Table 305-1 Minimum Requirementsfor Foundations 1'2'3 that shall be of sufficient size to support all loads.

Thickness 01· Where a design is not provided, the minimum foundation

Number of Foundation Wall Width Thickness Depth Below
Floors of of Undisturbed requirements for stud bearing walls shall be as set forth in
(mm)
Supported by Footing Footing Ground Table 305-1, unless expansive soils of a severity to cause
the Foundations Unit (mm) (mm) Surface (mm) 4
Concrete differential movement are known to exist.
Masonry

I 150 150 300 150 300 Exceptions:

- ·-- -
2 200 200 375 175 450 1. A one-story wood or metal-frame building not used
,- -- for human occupancy and not over 40 m2 in floor
3 250 250 450 200 600 area may be constructed with walls supported on a
wood foundation plate permanently under the water
I
Where unusual conditions are found, footings and foundations shall table when permitted by the building official.
be as required in Section 305. I.
2
2. The support of buildings by posts embedded in earth
The ground under the floor may be excavated to the elevation of the shall be designed as specified in Section 305. 7. Wood
top of thefooting.
posts or poles embedded in earth shall be pressure
3
Foundation may support a roof in addition to the stipulated number treated with an approved preservative. Steel posts or
of floors. Foundations supporting roofs only shall be as required/or
supporting one floor.
poles shall be protected as specified in Section
306.10.
305.2 Footing Design
305.4 Stepped Foundations
Except for special provisions of Section 307 covering the
design of piles, all portions of footings shall be designed Foundations for all buildings where the surface of the
in accordance with the structural provisions of this code ground slopes more than I unit vertical in 10 units
and shall be designed to minimize differential settlement horizontal ( 10% slope) shall be level or shall be stepped
when necessary and the effects of expansive soils when so that both top and bottom of such foundation are level.
present.

Slab-on-grade and mat-type footings for buildings located

on expansive soils may be designed in accordance with
the geotechnical recommendation as permitted by the
building official.

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Face of Footing

H/2 but
need not
exceed
6.0m

T
H

l'MNNI not exoaed 9.0m

1
FOR: Properly d81igned inlsn:eptcr
a) H = height of slope drains with outfalls apacecl at
proper intervals (whenever pc,uible)
b) W 1 = width of terrace

Figure 305-1 Setback Dimensions for Building Clearance for Stable Natural Slopes on Firm and Intact Ground

305.5 Footings on or Adjacent to Slopes 305.5.3 Footing Setback from Descending Slope
Surface
305.5.1 Scope
Footings on or adjacent to slope surfaces shall be founded
The placement of buildings and structures on or adjacent in firm material with an embedment and setback from the
to slopes steeper than I unit vertical in 3 units horizontal slope surface sufficient to provide vertical and lateral
(33.3% slope) shall be in accordance with this section. support for the footing without detrimental settlement.
Except as provided for in Section 305.5.6 and
305.5.2 Building Clearance from Ascending Slopes Figure 305-1, the following setback is deemed adequate
to meet the criteria. Where the slope is steeper than l unit
In general, buildings below slopes shall be set a sufficient vertical in I unit horizontal (100% slope), the required
distance from the slope to provide protection from slope setback shall be measured from an imaginary plane 45
drainage, erosion and shallow failures. Except as degrees to the horizontal, projected upward from the toe
provided for in Section 305.5.6 and Figure 305-1, the of the slope. ·
following criteria will be assumed to provide this
protection. Where the existing slope is steeper than I unit 305.5.4 Pools
vertical in 1 unit horizontal (100% slope), the toe of the
slope shall be assumed to be at the intersection of a The setback between pools regulated by this code and
horizontal plane drawn from the top of the foundation and slopes shall be equal to one half the building footing
a plane drawn tangent to the slope at an angle of 45 setback distance required by this section. That portion of
degrees to the horizontal. Where a retaining wall is the pool wall within a horizontal distance of 2 meters
constructed at the toe of the slope, the height of the slope from the top of the slope shall be capable of supporting
shall be measured from the top of the wall to the top of the water in the pool without soil support.
the slope.
305.5.5 Foundation Elevation

On graded sites, the top of any exterior foundation shall

extend above the elevation of the street gutter at point of
discharge or the inlet of an approved drainage device a
minimum of 300 mm plus 2 percent. The building official
may permit alternate elevations, provided it can be
demonstrated that required drainage to the point of
discharge and away from the structure is provided at all
locations on the site.

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305.5.6 Alternate Setback and Clearance 305.7.2 Design Criteria

:,
The Building Official may approve alternate setbacks and 305.7.2.1 Non-constrained
clearances. The building official may require an
investigation and recommendation of a qualified engineer The following formula may be used in determining the
to demonstrate that the intent of this section has been depth of embedment required to resist lateral loads where
satisfied. Such an investigation shall include no constraint is provided at the ground surface, such as
consideration of material, height of slope, slope gradient, rigid floor or rigid ground surface pavement.
load intensity and erosion characteristics of slope
material.

305.5.7 Reinforced Slopes d=2 A(~ 1~1+~) (305-1)

Footings on or adjacent to slopes reinforced using rock

anchors, soils nails, geosynthethics or any other similar where:
ground improvement technique shall be founded such that
it does not interfere with or impair the function of the 2.3P
A=--
reinforcing elements. The Building Official may require S1b
the recommendation of a geotechnical engineer to
demonstrate that the reinforced slope can safely carry the b diameter of round post or footing or diagonal
structural loads it will be subjected to. dimension of square post or footing, m.
d depth of embedment in earth in m but not over
3.5 m for purpose of computing lateral pressure,
305.6 Foundation Plates or Sills
m
Wood plates or sills shall be bolted to the foundation or
h distance from ground surface to point of
foundation wall. Steel bolts with a minimum nominal application of P, m
diameter of 12 mm shall be used in Seismic Zone 2. Steel p applied lateral force, kN
bolts with a minimum nominal diameter of 16 mm shall S1 allowable lateral soil-bearing pressure as set
be used in Seismic Zone 4. Bolts shall be embedded at forth in Table 304-1 based on a depth of one
least 180 mm into the concrete or masonry and shall be third the depth of embedment, kPa
spaced not more than 2 meters apart. There shall be a S3 allowable lateral soil-bearing pressure as set
minimum of two bolts per piece with one bolt located not forth in Table 304-1 based on a depth equal to
more than 300 mm or less than seven bolt diameters from the depth of embedment, kPa
each end of the piece. A properly sized nut and washer
shall be tightened on each bolt to the plate. Foundation 305.7.2.2 Constrained
plates and sills shall be the kind of wood specified in
Chapter 6. The following formula may be used to determine the
depth of embedment required to resist lateral loads where
305.7 Designs Employing LateralBearing constraint is provided at the ground surface, such as a
rigid floor or pavement.
305.7.1 General
(305-2)
Construction employing posts or poles as columns
embedded in earth or embedded in concrete footings in
the earth may be used and designed to resist both axial
and lateral loads. The depth to resist lateral loads shall be
determined by means of the design criteria established
herein or other methods approved by the building official.

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305.7.2.3 Vertical load SECTION 306

;,The resistance to vertical loads is determined by the PILES-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
allowable soil-bearing pressure set forth in Table 304-1.
306.1 General
305.7.3 Backfill
Pile foundations shall be designed and installed on the
The backfill in the annular space around column not basis of a foundation investigation as defined in
embedded in poured footings shall be by one of the Section 303 where required by the building official.
following methods:
The investigation and report provisions of Section 303
I. Backfill shall be of concrete with an ultimate strength shall be expanded to include, but not be limited to, the
of 15 MPa at 28 days. The hole shall not be less than following:
l 00 mm larger than the diameter of the column at its
bottom or I 00 mm larger than the diagonal I. Recommended pile types and installed allowable
dimension of a square or rectangular column. axial capacities, and estimated settlement.

2. Backfill shall be of clean sand. The sand shall be 2. Driving criteria.

thoroughly compacted by tamping in layers not more 3. Installation procedures.
than 200 mm in thickness.
4. Field inspection and reporting procedures (to include
305.7.4 Limitations procedures for verification of the installed bearing
capacity where required).
The design procedure outlined in this section shall be 5. Pile load test requirements.
subject to the following limitations:
The use of piles not specifically mentioned in this chapter
305. 7.4.1 The frictional resistance for retaining walls shall be permitted, subject to the approval of the building
and slabs on silts and clays shall be limited to one half of official upon submission of acceptable test data,
the normal force imposed on the soil by the weight of the calculations or other information relating to the properties
footing or slab. and load-carrying capacities of such piles.

305. 7.4.2 Posts embedded in earth shall not be used to 306.2 Interconnection
provide lateral support for structural or nonstructural
materials such as plaster, masonry or concrete unless Individual pile caps. and caissons of every structure
bracing is provided. subjected to seismic forces shall be interconnected by ties.
Such ties shall be capable of resisting, in tension or
305.8 Grillage Footings compression, a minimum horizontal force equal to 10
percent of the largest column vertical load.
When grillage footings of structural steel shapes are used
on soils, they shall be completely embedded in concrete. Exception:
Concrete cover shall be at least 150 mm on the bottom
and at least 100 mm at all other points. Other approved methods may be used where it can be
demonstrated that equivalent restraint can be provided.
305.9 Bleacher Footings
306.3 Determination of Allowable Loads
Footings for open-air seating facilities shall comply with
Chapter 3. The allowable axial and lateral loads on piles shall be
determined by an approved formula, by a foundation
Exceptions: investigation or by load tests. Static axial compressive
pile load test shall be in accordance with ASTM Standard
Temporary open-air portable bleachers may be supported D-1143, and lateral load testing of piles shall conform
upon wood sills or steel plates placed directly upon the with ASTM Standard D-3966. Dynamic pile tests shall
ground surface, provided soil pressure does not exceed be in accordance with ASTM Standard D-4945. Static
50kPa. axial tensile load testing to determine the uplift capacity
of pile-soil systems shall be in accordance with ASTM
Standard D-3689.

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306.4 Static Load Test 306.7 Group Action

Static axial compressive pile load test shall be in Consideration shall be given to the reduction or allowable
accordance with ASTM Standard D-1143. The building pile load when piles are placed in groups.
official may require that the test be conducted under the
supervision of a geotechnical engineer experienced and Where soil conditions make such load reductions
knowledgeable in the practice of static pile load testing advisable or necessary, the allowable axial and lateral
loads determined for a single pile shall be reduced by any
When the allowable axial compressive load of a single rational method or formula submitted to the building
pile is determined by a static load test, one of the official.
following methods shall be used:
306.8 Lateral Loads
Method 1. It shall not exceed 50 percent of the yield
point under test load. The yield point shall be defined as The design of piles subjected to lateral loads shall be
that point at which an increase in load produces a consistent with the design rules given Sections 306.1
disproportionate increase in settlement. through 306.7, where applicable. For foundations
involving piles subjected to lateral, the investigation and
Method 2. It shall not exceed one half of the load, which report provisions of Section 303 shall be expanded to
causes a net settlement, after deducting rebound, of include, but not be limited to:
0.03 mm/kN of test load, which has been applied for a
1. Allowable lateral load capacity of recommended pile
period of at least 24 hours.
type.
Method 3. It shall not exceed one half of that load under 2. Resulting lateral displacements at allowable lateral
which, during a 40-hour period of continuous load load.
application, no additional settlement takes place.
3. Lateral pile load test requirements.
306.5 Dynamic Load Test
306.8.1 The design resistance of piles subjected to lateral
loads, should be assessed based on one of the following
High-strain dynamic load test may be used to determine
failure mechanisms:
the bearing capacity of piles, in accordance with
ASTM Standard D-4945. The building official may
I. For short piles, rotation or translation as a rigid body
require that the test be conducted by a geotechnical
engineer experienced and knowledgeable in the practice 2. For long slender piles, bending failure· of the pile,
of dynamic load testing. accompanied by 'local yielding and displacement of
the soil near the top of the pile.
306.6 Column Action
306.8.2 Pile Groups
All piles standing unbraced in air, water or material not
capable of lateral support shall conform with the The group effects shall be considered when assessing the
applicable column formula as specified in this code. Such resistance oflaterally loaded pile groups.
piles driven into firm ground may be considered fixed and
laterally supported at 1.5 m below the ground surface and 306.8.3 Group interaction effects as well as head fixity
in soft material at 3 m from the ground surface unless shall be accounted for when deriving the lateral resistance
otherwise prescribed by the building official after a of pile groups from results of load tests performed on
foundation investigation by an approved agency. individual piles.

306.8.4 When assessing lateral load resistance from

results of subsurface investigation and pile strength
parameters, the transverse resistance of a pile or pile
group shall be calculated using a compatible set of
structural effects of actions, ground reactions and
displacements, and consider the possibility of structural
failure of the pile in the ground as well as the degree of
freedom of rotation of piles at the connection with the
structure.

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306.9 Piles in Subsiding Areas 306.12 Allowable Loads

'here piles are driven through subsiding fills or other The allowable loads based on soil conditions shall be
subsiding strata and derive support from underlying established in accordance with Section 306.
finner materials, consideration shall be given to the
downward frictional forces, which may be imposed on the Exception:
piles by the subsiding upper strata.
Any uncased cast-in-place pile may be assumed to
develop a frlctional resistance equal to one sixth of the
Where the influence of subsiding fills is considered as
bearing vaiue of the soil material at minimum depth as set
imposing loads on the pile, the allowable stresses
forth in Table 305-1 but not to exceed 25 kPa unless a
specified in this chapter may be increased if satisfactory
greater value is allowed by the building official after a
substantiating data are submitted.
foundation investigation as specified in Section 303 is
submitted. Frictional resistance and bearing resistance
306.10 Water Jetting
shall not be assumed to act simultaneously unless
recommended after a foundation investigation as
Installation of Piles by water shall not be used except
specified in Section 303.
where and as specifically permitted by the building
official. When used, jetting shall be carried out in such a
306.13 Use of Higher Allowable Pile Stresses
manner that the carrying capacity of existing piles and
structures shall not be impaired. After withdrawal of the
Allowable compressive stresses greater than those
jet, piles shall be driven down until the required resistance
specified in Section 307 shall be permitted when
is obtained.
substantiating data justifying such higher stresses are
submitted to and approved by the building official. Such
306.10 Protection of Pile Materials
substantiating data shall be included in the foundation
investigation report in accordance with Section 306. l.
Where the boring records of site conditions indicate
possible deleterious action on pile materials because of
soil constituents, changing water levels or other factors,
such materials shall be adequately protected by methods
or processes approved by the geotechnical engineer.

The effectiveness of such methods or processes for the

particular purpose shall have been thoroughly established
by satisfactory service records or other evidence, which
demonstrates the effectiveness of such protective
measures.

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SECTION307 307.2.2 Allowable Stresses

,fJLES-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
The allowable compressive stress in the concrete shall not
307.1 Round Wood Piles exceed 0.33{~. The allowable compressive stress of
reinforcement shall not exceed 34 percent of the yield
307.1.1 Material strength of the steel or 175 MPa.

Except where untreated piles are permitted, wood piles 307.3 Metal-Cased Concrete Piles
shall be pressure treated. Untreated piles may be used
only when it has been established that the cutoff will be 307.3.1 Material
below lowest groundwater level assumed to exist during
the life of the structure. Concrete used in metal-cased concrete piles shall have a
specified compressive strength f~ of not less than
307.1.2 Allowable Stresses 17.5 MPa.

The allowable unit stresses for round woodpiles shall not 307.3.2 Installation
exceed those set forth in Chapter 6.
Every metal casing for a concrete pile shall have a sealed
The allowable values listed in, for compression parallel to tip with a diameter of not less than 200 mm.
the grain at extreme fiber in bending are based on load
sharing as occurs in a pile cluster. For piles which Concrete piles cast in place in metal shells shall have
support their own specific load, a safety factor of 1.25 shells driven for their full length in contact with the
shall be applied to compression parallel to the grain surrounding soil and left permanently in place. The shells
values and 1.30 to extreme fiber in bending values. shall be sufficiently strong to resist collapse and
sufficiently watertight to exclude water and foreign
307.2 Uncased Cast-In-Place Concrete Piles material during the placing of concrete.

307.2.1 Material Piles shall be driven in such order and with such spacing
as to ensure against distortion of or injury to piles already
Concrete piles cast in place against earth in drilled or in place. No pile shall be driven within four and one-half
bored holes shall be made in such a manner as to ensure average pile diameters of a pile filled with concrete less
the exclusion of any foreign matter and to secure a full- than 24 hours old unless approved by the ·geotechnical
sized shaft. engineer.

The length of such pile shall be limited to not more than 307.3.3 Allowable Stresses
30 times the average diameter. Concrete shall have a
specified compressive strength f~ of not less than Allowable stresses shall not exceed the values specified in
17.5 MPa. Section 307.2.2, except that the allowable concrete stress
may be increased to a maximum value of 0.40/~ for that
Exception: portion of the pile meeting the following conditions:
The length of pile may exceed 30 times the diameter 1. The thickness of the metal casing is not less than
provided the design and installation of the pilefoundation 1. 7 mm (No. 14 carbon sheet steel gage).
is in accordance with an approved foundation
2. The casing is seamless or is provided with seams of
investigation report.
equal strength and is of a configuration that will
provide confinement to the cast-in-place concrete.

3. The specified compressive strength f~ shall not

exceed 35 MPa and the ratio of steel minimum
specified yield strength F y to concrete specified
compressive strength f~ shall not be less than 6.
4. The pile diameter is not greater than 400 mm.

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307.4 Precast Concrete Piles 307.5.2.2 Transverse Reinforcement

/ 307.4.1 Materials Ties or spiral reinforcement shall not be spaced more than
75 mm apart, center to center, for a distance of 600 111111
Precast concrete piles shall have a specified compressive from the ends and not more than 200 111111 elsewhere.
strength f~ of not less than 20 MPa, and shall develop a
compressive strength of not less than 20 MPa before At each end of the pile, the first five ties or spirals shall be
driving. spaced 25 mm center to center.

307.4.2 Reinforcement Ties For piles having a diameter of 600 mm or less, wire shall
not be smaller than 5.5 mm (No. 5 B.W.gage).
The longitudinal reinforcement in driven precast concrete
piles shall be laterally tied with steel ties or wire spirals. For piles having a diameter greater than 600 mm but less
Ties and spirals shall not be spaced more than 75 mm than 900 mm, wire shall not be smaller than 6 mm
apart, center to center, for a distance of 600 mm from the (No. 4 B.W.gage).
ends and not more than 200 mm elsewhere. The gage of
ties and spirals shall be as follows: For piles having a diameter greater than 900 mm, wire
shall not be smaller than 6.5 mm (No.3 B.W.gauge).
1. For piles having a diameter of 400 mm or less, wire
shall not be smaller than 5.5 mm (No. 5 B.W.gage).
307.5.3 AllowableStresses
2. For piles, having a diameter of more than 400 mm
and less than 500 mm, wire shall not be smaller than Precast prestressed piling shall be designed to resist
6 mm (No.4 B.W.gage). stresses induced by handling and driving as well as by
loads. The effective prestress in the pile shall not be less
3. For piles having a diameter of 500 mm and larger,
than 2.5 MPa for piles up to 10 m in length, 4 MPa for
wire shall not be smaller than 6.5 mm
piles up to 15 m in length, and 5 MPa for piles greater
(No.3 B.W. gage).
than 15 meters in length.
307.4.3 Allowable Stresses
The compressive stress in the concrete due to externally
applied load shall not exceed:
Precast concrete piling shall be designed to resist stresses
induced by handling and driving as well as by loads. The
allowable stresses shall not exceed the values specified in
fc = 0. 33{~- 0. 27{ pc (307-1)
Section 307.2.2. where

{pc effective prestress stress on the gross

307.5 Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles
(Pretensioned) section.
Effective prestress shall be based on an assumed loss of
307.5.1 Materials 200 MPa in the prestressing steel. The allowable stress in
the prestressing steel shall not exceed the values specified
Precast prestressed concrete piles shall have a specified in Section 418.6.
compressive strength f~ of not less than 35 MPa and shall
develop a compressive strength of not less than 27 MPa 307.5.4 Splicing
before driving.
Where required, splicing for concrete piles shall be by use
307.5.2 Reinforcement of embedded and properly anchored thick steel plates at
the ends being joined which shall then be fully welded, or
307.5.2.1 Longitudinal Reinforcement by use of adequate sized dowel rods and steel receiving
sleeves. The dowels and the faces shall then be joined by
The longitudinal reinforcement shall be high-tensile structural epoxy. Metal splice cans are not allowed.
seven-wire strand conforming to ASTM Standards.
Longitudinal reinforcement shall be laterally tied with
steel ties or wire spirals.

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307.6 Structural Steel Piles 307.7.2 AllowableStresses

30{6.1 Material The allowable axial stresses shall not exceed 0.35 of the
minimum specified yield strength F y of the steel or 0.33
Structural steel piles, steel pipe piles and fully welded of the specified compressive strength /~ of concrete,
steel piles fabricated from plates shall conform to one of
provided F y shall not be assumed greater than 250 MPa
the material specifications listed in Section 501.3.
for computational purposes.
307.6.2 AllowableStresses
Exception:
The allowable axial stresses shall not exceed 0.35 of the When justified in accordance with Section 306.12, the
minimum specified yield strength Fy or 85 MPa, allowable stresses may be increased to 0. SO F y·
whichever is less.
Exception: 307.7.3 Minimum Dimensions

When justified in accordance with Section 306.12, the Driven piles of uniform section shall have a nominal
allowable axial stress may be increased above 85 MPa outside diameter of not less than 200 mm.
and 0. 3 SF y, but shall not exceed 0. SFy·

307.6.3 Minimum Dimensions

Sections of driven H-piles shall comply with the

following:
I. The flange projection shall not exceed 14 times the
minimum thickness of metal in either the flange or
the web, and the flange widths shall not be less than
80 percent of the depth of the section.
2. The nominal depth in the direction of the web shall
not be less than 200 mm.
3. Flanges and webs shall have a minimum nominal
thickness of 10 mm.

Sections of driven pipe piles shall have an outside

diameter of not less than 250 mm and a minimum
thickness of not less than 6 mm.

307.7 Concrete-Filled Steel Pipe Piles

307.7.1 Material

The steel pipe of concrete-filled steel pipe piles shall

conform to one of the material specifications listed in
Section 501.3. The concrete in concrete-filled steel pipe
piles shall have a specified compressive strength/~ of not
less than 17.5 MPa.

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SECTION308 308.3 Footing Foundations

FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION- Where a structure is assigned to Seismic Zone 4 in

SEISMIC ZONE 4 accordance with Section 208.4, individual spread footings
founded on soil defined in Section 208.4.3 as Soil profile
308.1 General Type SE or SF shall be interconnected by ties. Ties shall
be capable of carrying, in tension or compression, unless
In Seismic Zones 4, the further requirements of this it is demonstrated that equivalent restraint is provided by
section shall apply to the design and construction of reinforced concrete beams within slabs on grade or
foundations, foundation components and the connection reinforced concretes labs on grade.
of superstructure elements thereto. See Section 421.10
for additional requirements for structural concrete 308.4 Pier and Pile Foundations
foundations resisting seismic forces.
Where a structure is assigned to Seismic Zone 4 in
308.2 Foundation and Geotechnical Investigations accordance with Section 208.4, the following shall apply.
Individual pile caps, piers or piles shall be interconnected
Where a structure is determined to be in Seismic Zone 4 by ties. Ties shall be capable of carrying, in tension and
in accordance with Section 208.4, an investigation shall compression, unless it can be demonstrated that
be conducted and shall include an evaluation of the equivalent restraint is provided by reinforced concrete
following potential hazards resulting from earthquake beams within slabs on grade, reinforced concrete slabs on
motions: slope instability, liquefaction and surface rupture grade, confinement by competent rock, hard cohesive
due to faulting or lateral spreading. soils or very dense granular soils. Concrete shall have a
specified compressive strength of not less than 3,000 psi
In addition, the following investigations shall also be met: . (20.68 MPa) at 28days.

I. A determination of lateral pressures on basement and Exception:

retaining walls due to earthquake motions.
Piers supporting foundation walls, isolated interior posts
2. An assessment of potential consequences of any detailed so the pier is not subject to lateral loads, lightly
liquefaction and soil strength loss, including loaded exterior decks and patios and occupancy category
estimation of differential settlement, lateral IV and V specified in Section 103 not exceeding two
movement or reduction in foundation soil-bearing stories of light-frame construction, are not subject to
capacity, and shall address mitigation measures. Such interconnection if it can be shown the soils are of
measures shall be given consideration in the design adequate stiffness: subject to the approval of the building
of the structure and can include but are not limited to official.
ground stabilization, selection of appropriate
foundation type and depths, selection of appropriate
structural systems to accommodate anticipated
displacements or any combination of these measures.
The potential for liquefaction and soil strength loss
shall be evaluated for site peak ground acceleration
magnitudes and source characteristics consistent with
the design earthquake ground motions. Peak ground
acceleration shall be determined from a site-specific
study taking into account soil amplification effects,
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308.4.1 Connection to Pile Cap 308.5 Driven Pile Foundations

:,
For piles required to resist uplift forces or provide 308.5.1 PrecastConcrete Piles
rotational restraint, design of anchorage of piles into the
pile cap shall be provided considering the combined effect Where a structure is assigned to Seismic Zone 4, a
of axial forces due to uplift and bending moments due to minimum longitudinal steel reinforcement ratio of 0.01
fixity to the pile cap. Anchorage shall develop a minimum shall be provided for precast non-prestressed concrete
of 25 percent of the strength of the pile in tension. piles. The longitudinal reinforcing shall be confined with
Anchorage into the pile cap shall be capable of closed ties or equivalent spirals of a minimum 3/8 in
developing the following: (10 mm) diameter. Transverse confinement reinforcing
shall be provided at a maximum spacing of eight times the
I. In the case of uplift, the lesser of the nominal tensile diameter of the smallest longitudinal bar, but not to
strength of the longitudinal reinforcement in a exceed 6 in. (152 mm), within three pile diameters of the
concrete pile, or the nominal tensile strength of a bottom of the pile cap. Outside of the confinement region,
steel pile, or the pile uplift soil nominal strength closed ties or equivalent spirals shall be provided at a 16
factored by 1.3 or the axial tension force resulting longitudinal-bar-diameter maximum spacing, but not
from the load combinations of Section 203. greater than 8 in. (200 mm). Reinforcement shall be full
length.
2. In the case of rotational restraint, the lesser of the
axial and shear forces, and moments resulting from For Site Classes D through F, Transverse confinement
the load combinations of Section 203 or development reinforcement consisting of closed ties or equivalent
of the full axial, bending and shear nominal strength spirals shall be provided in accordance with
of the pile. Sections 21.6.4.2 through 21.6.4.4 of AC! 318 for the full
length of the pile.
308.4.2 Design Details for Piers, Piles and Grade
Beams In other than Site Classes E or F, the specified transverse
confinement reinforcement shall be provided within three
Piers or piles shall be designed and constructed to pile diameters below the bottom of the pile cap, but it is
withstand maximum imposed curvatures from earthquake permitted to use a transverse reinforcing ratio of not less
ground motions and structure response. Curvatures shall than one-half of that required in Section 2 l.6.4.4(a) of
include free-field soil strains modified for soil-pile- ACI 318 throughout the remainder of the pile length.
structure interaction coupled with pier or pile
deformations induced by lateral pier or pile resistance to
structure seismic forces. Concrete piers or piles on soil
type SE or SF sites, as determined in Section 208.4.3,
shall be designed and detailed in accordance with
Sections 410 within seven pile diameters of the pile cap
and the interfaces of soft to medium stiff clay or
liquefiable strata. Grade beams shall be designed as
beams in accordance Section 4. When grade beams have
the capacity to resist the forces from the load
combinations in Section 203.

308.4.3 Flexural Strength

Where the vertical lateral-force-resisting elements are

columns, the grade beam or pile cap flexural strengths
shall exceed the column flexural strength. The connection
between batter piles and grade beams or pile caps shall be
designed to resist the nominal strength of the pile acting
as a short column. Batter piles and their connection shall
be capable of resisting forces and moments from the load
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308.5.2 Precast Prestressed Piles but not less than:

Wfiere a structure is assigned to Seismic Zone 4, the

following shall apply: Ps
[1 1. 4P]
= 0. 12-ft:yh -2 + f'c A g (308.5.3)

For the upper 20 ft (6 m) of precast prestressed piles, the and need not exceed:
minimum volumetric ratio of spiral reinforcement shall Ps = 0.021 (308.5.4)
not be less than 0.007 or the amount required by the
following equation: where
Pile cross-sectional area, mrrr'
Ps = 0.12{~/fyh (308.5.1)
Core area defined by spiral outside diameter,
where mm'
Specified compressive strength of
f~ Specified compressive strength of concrete,
f~ MPa '.S 41.4 MPa

{yh =
concrete, MPa
Yield strength of spiral reinforcement,
r.; Yield strength of spiral reinforcement
'.S 586 MPa
586 MPa p Axial load on pile resulting from the load
Ps Spiral reinforcement index combination l .2D + 0.5L + I .OE, kN
(volume spiral/volume of core) Volumetric ratio (volume of spiral/ volume of
Ps
core)
A minimum of one-half of the volumetric ratio of spiral
reinforcement required by Eq. 308.5. l shall be provided This required amount of spiral reinforcement is permitted
for the remaining length of the pile. to be obtained by providing an inner and outer spiral.

Requirements of ACI 318, Chapter 21, need not apply. When transverse reinforcement consists of rectangular
hoops and cross ties, the total cross-sectional area of
Where th l tal pil length in the soil is 35 n ( I 0.668 mm) lateral transverse reinforcement in the ductile region with
or le , the lateral trans er e reinforcement in lhe ductile
spacings, and perpendicular to dimension, he, shall
region shall occur through the length of the pile. Where
conform to:
the pile length exceed 35 A: I 0,668 mm). the ductile pile
region shall be taken as the greater of35ft (l0,668 mm or
the distance from the underside of th pile ap to the point
of zero urvature pl.us three tim 'S the least pile
Ash = 0. 3shc (-,t:yh ) (. A
Ag -
ch
1) [12 - 1. 4 f' PA ]
c g
dimension.
(308.5.5)
In the ductile region, the center-to-center spacing of the but not less than:
spirals or hoop reinforcement shall not exceed one-fifth
of the least pile dimension, six times the diameter of the
longitudinal strand, or 8 in (203 mm), whichever is Ash = 0.
r; ) [1 1. 4P]
izs«, ( f yh 2 + f~Ag (308.5.6)

smaller.
where
Spiral reinforcement shall be spliced by lapping one full '.S483 MPa
turn, by welding, or by the use of a mechanical connector.
Cross-sectional dimension of pile core
Where spiral reinforcement is lap spliced, the ends of the
measured center to center of hoop
spiral shall terminate in a seismic hook in accordance
reinforcement, mm
with ACI 318, except that the bend shall be not less than
135°. s Spacing of transverse reinforcement
measured along length of pile, mm
Axial load, N
Where the transverse reinforcement consists of circular
Cross-sectional area of transverse
spirals, the volumetric ratio of spiral transverse
reinforcement, mm2
reinforcement in the ductile region shall comply with the
Gross area of pile, mm'
following:
Specified compressive strength of concrete,

Ps
t: ( Ag
= 0.25 {yh Ach -1
) [12+ 1. 4P]
f~Ag
(308.5.2)
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The hoops and cross ties shall be equivalent to deformed SECTION309

bars not less than 10 mm in size. Rectangular hoop ends
shall terminate at a corner with seismic hooks. SPECIAL FOUNDATION,
SLOPE STABILIZATION AND
Outside of the length of the pile requiring transverse
confinement reinforcing, the spiral or hoop reinforcing
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
with a volumetric ratio not less than one-half of that
required for transverse confinement reinforcing shall be 309.1 Special Foundation Systems
provided.
Special foundation systems or materials other than
specified in the foregoing Sections may be introduced
308.6 Cast-In-Place Concrete Foundations
provided that such systems can be supported by
calculations and theory to be providing safe foundation
Where a structure is assigned to Seismic Zone 4 a
systems and when approved by the Engineer of record.
minimum longitudinal reinforcement ratio of 0.005 shall
Materials for incorporation into the foundation should
be provided for uncased cast-in-place drilled or augered
have proven track record of successful usage in similar
concrete piles, piers or caissons in the top one-half of the
applications.
pile length a minimum length of l O feet (3,048 mm)
below ground or throughout the flexural length of the pile,
whichever length is greatest. The flexural length shall be 309.2 Acceptance and Approval
taken as the length of the pile to a point where the
concrete section cracking moment strength multiplied by Structure support on improved ground using such special
0.4 exceeds the required moment strength at that point. systems or proprietary systems may be approved subject
There shall be a minimum of four longitudinal bars with to submittal of calculations and other proof of acceptance
transverse confinement reinforcement provided in the pile and successful usage.
within three times the least pile dimension of the bottom
of the pile cap. A transverse spiral reinforcement ratio of 309.3 Specific Applications
not less than one-half of that required in Section 41 O for
other than Soil Profile Type SE, SF or as determined in Specialty foundation systems may be applied or used
Section 208.4.3 or liquefiable sites is permitted. Tie specifically to address any or combinations of the
spacing throughout the remainder of the concrete section following: Bearing Capacity Improvement, Liquefaction
shall neither exceed 12-longitudinal-bar diameters, mitigation, slope stability enhancement, control and/or
one-half the least dimension of the section, nor 12 inches acceleration of Consolidation settlements or immediate
(305 mm). Ties shall be a minimum of I Omm bars for settlements, increase in soil shear capacity, increased
piles with a least dimension up to 20 inches (508 mm), pullout or overturning capacity, special anchors in soil
and 12 mm bars for larger piles. and rock and other beneficial effects. Controlled low
strength materials (CLSM) to reduce fill loads may be
allowed for use where applicable.

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BUILDINGS, TOWERS AND
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Table of Contents

SECTION 401 7
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 7
401.1 Scope 7
401.2 General 7
401.3 Purpose 7
401.4 Applicability 7
401.5 Interpretation 8
401.6 Building Official 8
401.7 Licensed Design Professional 8
401.8 Construction Documents and Design Records 9
401.9 Testing and Inspection 9
401.10 Approval of Special Systems of Design, Construction, or Alternative Construction Materials 9
401.11 Provisions for Earthquake Resistance 9
SECTION 402 9
NOTATION AND TERMINOLOGY 9
402.1 Scope 9
402.2 Notation 9
402.3 Terminology 20
SECTION 403 28
REFERENCED STANDARDS 28
403.1 Scope 28
403.2 Referenced Standards 28
SECTION 404 31
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 31
404.1 Scope '. 31
404.2 Materials - 31
404.3 Design Loads 31
404.4 Structural System and Load Paths 31
404.5 Structural Analysis 32
404.6 Strength 32
404.7 Serviceability 32
404.8 Durability 32
404.9 Sustainability 33
404.10 Structural Integrity 33
404.11 Fire Resistance 33
404.12 Requirements for Specific Types of Construction 33
404.13 Construction and Inspection 34
404.14 Strength Evaluation of Existing Structures 34
SECTION 405 34
LOADS 34
405.1 Scope 34
405.2 General 34
405.3 Load Factors and Combinations 34
SECTION 406 36
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 36

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406.1 Scope 36
pl-06.2 General 36
406.3 Modeling Assumptions 37
406.4 Arrangement of Live Load 37
406.5 Simplified Method of Analysis for Non-Prestressed Continuous Beams and One-way Slabs 37
406.6 First-order Analysis 38
406.7 Elastic Second-order Analysis 41
406.8 Inelastic Second-Order Analysis 41
406.9 Acceptability of Finite Element Analysis 42
SECTION 407 42
ONE-WAY SLABS 42
407 .1 Scope 42
407.2 General 42
407.3 Design Limits 42
407.4 Required Strength 43
407.5 Design Strength 44
407.6 Reinforcement Limits 44
407. 7 Reinforcement Detailing 45
SECTION 408 47
TWO-WAY SLABS 47
408.1 Scope 47
408.2 General : 47
408.3 Design Limits 48
408.4 Required Strength 49
408.5 Design Strength 51
408.6 Reinforcement Limits 52
408.7 Reinforcement Detailing 52
408.8 Non-Prestressed Two-Way Joist Systems 56
408.9 Lift-slab Construction 57
408.10 Direct Design Method 57
408.11 Equivalent Frame Method : : 60
SECTION 409 61
BEAMS 61
409.1 Scope 61
409.2 General 61
409.3 Design Limits 62
409.4 Required Strength 63
409.5 Design Strength 63
409.6 Reinforcement Limits 64
409.7 Reinforcement Detailing 65
409.8 Non-Prestressed One-way Joist Systems 68
409.9 Deep Beams 69
SECTION 410 70
COLUMNS 70
410.1 Scope 70
410.2 General 70
410.3 Design Limits 70
410.4 Required Strength 70
410.5 Design Strength 71
410.6 Reinforcement Limits 71

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410.7 Reinforcement Detailing 71

SECTION 411 74
WALLS 74
411. 1 Scope 74
411.2 General 74
411.3 Design Limits , 74
411.4 Required Strength 75
411.5 Design Strength 75
411.6 Reinforcement Limits 76
411.7 Reinforcement Detailing 77
411.8 Alternative Method for Out-of-Plane Slender Wall Analysis 78
SECTION 412 79
DIAPHRAGMS 79
412.1 Scope - 79
412.2 General 79
412.3 Design Limits 80
412.4 Required Strength 80
412.5 Design Strength 80
412.6 Reinforcement Limits 82
412.7 Reinforcement Detailing 82
SECTION 413 83
FOUNDATIONS 83
413.1 Scope 83
413.2 General 83
413.3 Shallow Foundations 84
413.4 Deep Foundations 85
SECTION 414 86
PLAIN CONCRETE ! 86
414.1 Scope 86
414.2 General 86
414.3 Design Limits 86
414.4 Required Strength 87
414.5 Design Strength 88
414.6 Reinforcement Detailing 89
SECTION 415 90
BEAM-CONCRETE AND 90
SLAB-COLUMN JOINTS 90
415. 1 Scope 90
415.2 General 90
415.3 Transfer of Column Axial Force through the Floor System 90
415.4 Detailing of Joints 90
SECTION 416 91
CONNECTION BETWEEN MEMBERS 91
416.1 Scope , 91
416.2 Connections of Precast Members 91
416.3 Connections to Foundations 92
416.4 Horizontal Shear Transfer in Composite Concrete Flexural Members 94

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416.5 Brackets and Corbels 95

SJ:CTION417 97
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE 97
417 .1 Scope 97
417 .2 General 98
417.3 General Requirements for Strength of Anchors 100
417.4 Design Requirements for Tensile Loading 102
417.5 Design Requirements for Shear Loading 105
4 I 7 .6 Interaction of Tensile and Shear Forces 108
417.7 Required Edge Distances, Spacings, and Thicknesses to Preclude Splitting Failure 108
417 .8 Installation and Inspection of Anchors l 09
SECTION 418 110
EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT STRUCTURES 110
418. l Scope 110
418.4 Intermediate Moment Frames 11 l
418.5 Intermediate Precast Structural Walls 113
418.6 Beams of Special Moment Frames 113
418.7 Columns of Special Moment Frames 115
418.8 Joints of Special Moment Frames 117
418.9 Special Moment Frames Constructed Using Precast Concrete 119
418.10 Special Structural Walls 119
418.11 Special Structural Walls Constructed Using Precast Concrete 123
418.12 Diaphragms and Trusses 123
418.13 Foundations 125
418.14 Members Not Designated as Part of the Seismic-Force-Resisting System 127
SECTION 419 128
CONCRETE: DESIGN AND DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS 128
419.1 Scope 128
419.2 Concrete Design Properties 128
419.3 Concrete Durability Requirements : : 129
419.3.1 Exposure Categories and Classes 129
419.4 Grout Durability Requirements 13 l
SECTION 420 131
STEEL REINFORCEMENT PROPERTIES, DURABILITY, AND EMBEDMENTS 131
420.1 Scope 131
420.2 Non-Prestressed Bars and Wires 131
420.3 Prestressing Strands, Wires, and Bars 132
420.5 Headed Shear Stud Reinforcement 136
420.6 Provisions for Durability of Steel Reinforcement 136
420.7 Embedments 138
SECTION 421 139
STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTORS 139
421.1 Scope 139
SECTION 422 142
SECTIONAL STRENGTH 142
422.1 Scope - 142
422.2 Design Assumptions for Moment and Axial Strength 142

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422.3 Flexural Strength 143

422.4 Axial Strength or Combined Flexural and Axial Strength 143
422.5 One-way Shear Strength 144
422.6 Two-Way Shear Strength 147
422.7 Torsional Strength 150
422.8 Bearing 152
422.9 Shear Friction 152
SECTION 4 23 154
STRUT-AND-TIE MODELS 154
423.1 Scope 154
423.2 General 154
423.3 Design Strength 154
423.4 Strength ofStruts 154
423.5 Reinforcement Crossing Bottle-Shaped Struts 155
423.6 Strut Reinforcement Detailing 155
423.7 Strength of Ties 155
423.8 Tie Reinforcement Detailing 156
423.9 Strength of Nodal Zones 156
SECTION 424 157
SERVICEABILITY REQUIREMENTS 157
424.1 Scope 157
424.2 Deflections Due to Service-Level Gravity Loads 157
424.3 Distribution of Flexural Reinforcement in One-Way Slabs and Beams 158
424.4 Shrinkage and Temperature Reinforcement 159
424.5 Permissible Stresses in Pres tressed Concrete Flexural Members 160
SECTION 425 161
REINFORCEMENT DETAILS 161
425.1 Scope , 161
425.2 Minimum Spacing of Reinforcement ~ 161
425.3 Standard Hooks, Seismic Hooks, Crossties, and Minimum Inside Bend Diameters 162
425.4 Development of Reinforcement 163
425.5 Splices 167
425.6 Bundled Reinforcement. 169
425.7 Transverse Reinforcement. 169
425.8 Post-Tensioning Anchorages and Couplers 172
425.9 Anchorage Zones for Post-Tensioned Tendons 172
SECTION 426 175
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND INSPECTION 175
426.1 Scope 175
426.2 Design Criteria 175
426.3 Member Information 175
426.4 Concrete Materials and Mixture Requirements 175
426.5 Concrete Production and Construction 178
426.6 Reinforcement Materials and Construction Requirements 181
426.7 Anchoring to Concrete 182
426.8 Embedments 182
426.9 Additional Requirements for Precast Concrete 183
426.10 Additional Requirements for Prestressed Concrete 183
426.11 Formwork 184
426.12 Concrete Evaluation and Acceptance 185

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422.3 Flexural Strength 143

r 422.4 Axial Strength or Combined Flexural and Axial Strength 143
422.5 One-way Shear Strength 144
422.6 Two-Way Shear Strength 147
422.7 Torsional Strength 150
422.8 Bearing 152
422.9 Shear Friction 152
SECTION 423 154
STRUT-AND-TIE MODELS 154
423.1 Scope 154
423.2 General ,_,,, 154
423.3 Design Strength 154
423.4 Strength of Struts 154
423.5 Reinforcement Crossing Bottle-Shaped Struts 155
423.6 Strut Reinforcement Detailing 155
423.7 Strength of Ties 155
423.8 Tie Reinforcement Detailing 156
423.9 Strength ofNodal Zones 156
SECTION 424 157
SERVICEABILITY REQUIREMENTS 157
424.1 Scope _. - 157
424.2 Deflections Due to Service-Level Gravity Loads 157
424.3 Distribution of Flexural Reinforcement in One-Way Slabs and Beams 158
424.4 Shrinkage and Temperature Reinforcement 159
424.5 Permissible Stresses in Prestressed Concrete Flexural Members 160
SECTION 425 161
REINFORCEMENT DETAILS 161
425.1 Scope : 161
425.2 Minimum Spacing of Reinforcement : : 161
425.3 Standard Hooks, Seismic Hooks, Crossties, and Minimum Inside Bend Diameters 162
425.4 Development ofReinforcement 163
425.5 Splices 167
425.6 Bundled Reinforcement 169
425.7 Transverse Reinforcement. _ 169
425.8 Post-Tensioning Anchorages and Couplers 172
425.9 Anchorage Zones for Post-Tensioned Tendons 172
SECTION 426 175
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND INSPECTION 175
426.1 Scope 175
426.2 Design Criteria 175
426.3 Member Information 175
426.4 Concrete Materials and Mixture Requirements 175
426.5 Concrete Production and Construction 178
426.6 Reinforcement Materials and Construction Requirements 181
426.7 Anchoring to Concrete 182
426.8 Embedments 182
426.9 Additional Requirements for Precast Concrete 183
426.10 Additional Requirements for Prestressed Concrete 183
426.11 Formwork 184
426.12 Concrete Evaluation and Acceptance 185

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426.13 Inspection 187

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SECTION 427 188
STRENGTH EVALUATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES 188
427.1 Scope 188
427.2 General 188
427.3 Analytical Strength Evaluation 188
427.4 Strength Evaluation by Load Test 189
427.5 Reduced Load Rating 190
SECTION 428 191
BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FORCONCRETE THIN SHELLS 191
428.1 Scope and Definitions 191
428.2 Analysis and Design 191
428.3 Design Strength 192
428.4. l ast-in-place Non-Prestres ed oncrete 192
428.4.2 ast-in-place Prestressed Concrete J 92
428.4.3 Prccast Non-Prestressed r Prest res ed oncretc Manufactured Under Plant Conditions 192
428.4.4 pecified oncrete over Requirement for orrosive nvironments 193
428.5 Shell Reinforcement , 193
428.6 Construction 194
SECTION 429 194
ALTERNATE DESIGN METHOD .' 194
429. l Notations : 194
429.2 Scope 194
429.3 General 194
429.4 Permissible Service Load Stresses 194
429.5 Development and Splices ofReinforcement. 195
429.7 Compression Members With or Without Flexure 195
429.8 Shear and Torsion 1.95
APPENDIX A · ......................•........................• 199
APPENDIX B 201

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SECTION 401 401.2.5 This chapter provides the minimum requirements

for the materials, design, construction, and strength
.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS evaluation of structural concrete members and systems in
any structure designed and constructed under the
401.1 Scope requirements of the general building code.

401.1.1 This section addresses (a) to (h): 401.2.6 Modifications to this Code that are adopted by a
particular government agency or local government are
a. General requirements of this Chapter; part of that organization's requirements, but are not part
of this Code.
b. Purpose of this Chapter;
401.2.7 This chapter provides the minimum requirements
c. Applicability of this Chapter; for the materials, design, construction, and strength
evaluation of structural concrete members and systems in
d. Interpretation of this Chapter; any structure within this Code.

e. Definition of building official and the licensed design 401.3 Purpose

professional;
401.3.1 The purpose of this chapter is to provide for
f. Construction documents; public health and safety by establishing minimum
requirements for strength, stability, serviceability,
g. Testing and inspection; durability, and integrity of concrete structures.

h. Approval of special systems of design, construction, 401.3.2 This chapter does not address all design
or alternative construction materials. considerations.

401.2 General 401.3.3 Construction means and methods are not

addressed in this section.
401.2.1 Chapter 4 refers to the structural concrete
provision of the National Structural Code of the 401.4 Applicability
Philippines, Volume I (NSCP Vol. I), 7th Edition and may
be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this 401.4.1 This chapter shall apply to concrete structures
Code". designed and constructed under the requirements of the
general building code.
401.2.2 This chapter provides minimum requirements
for the design and construction of structural concrete 401.4.2 Applicable provisions of this chapter shall be
elements of any building or other structure under permitted to be used for structures not governed by the
requirements of the National Building Code of the general building code.
Philippines of which this chapter of the National
Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume I, forms a 401.4.3 The design of thin shells and folded plate
part. This chapter also covers the strength evaluation of concrete structures shall be in accordance with Section
existing concrete structures. 428.

For structural concrete, f~ shall not be less than 17 MPa. 401.4.4 Design and construction of structural concrete
No maximum value off~ shall apply unless restricted by slabs cast on stay-in-place, non-composite steel deck are
a specific code provision. governed by this chapter.

401.2.3 This chapter is in English, with SI units, 401.4.5 Design and construction of one- and two-
published by the Association of Structural Engineers of family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
the Philippines, Inc. (townhouses) and their accessory structures may be
designed until such time provisions of the National
401.2.4 In case of conflict between this edition and other Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume III, Housing is
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401.4.6 This chapter does not apply to the design and 401.5.5 The following words and terms in this section
il}StaJlation of concrete piles, driJled piers, and caissons shall be interpreted in accordance with (a) through (e):
embedded in ground except as provided in (a) or (b):
a. The word "shall" is always mandatory;
a. For portions in air or water, or in soil incapable of
providing adequate lateral restraint to prevent b. Provisions of this section are mandatory even if the
buckling throughout their length. See also Sect. word "shall" is not used;
418.13.1.2.
c. Words used in the present tense shall include the
b. For structures in region of high seismic risk or future;
assigned to high seismic performance or design
categories d. The word "and" indicates that all of the connected
items, conditions, requirements, or events shall apply;
401.4.7 This chapter does not govern design and
construction of slabs-on-ground, unless the slab transmits e. The word "or" indicates that all of the connected
vertical loads or lateral forces from other portions of the items, conditions, requirements, or events are
structure to the soil. alternatives, at least one of which shall be satisfied.

401.4.8 For unusual structures, such as arches, tanks, 401.5.6 In any case in which one or more provisions of
reservoirs, bins and silos, blast-resistant structures, and this Chapter are declared by an appropriate court to be
chimneys, provisions of this section shall govern where invalid, that ruling shall not affect the validity of the
applicable. For tanks and reservoirs refer also to ACI 350, remaining provisions of this Chapter, which are severable.
ACI 334.IR, and ACI 372R. The ruling of the court shall be effective only in that
court's jurisdiction, and shall not affect the content of
401.4.9 This chapter does not govern the composite interpretation of this Chapter in other jurisdictions.
design of structural concrete slabs cast-in-place,
composite steel form deck. Concrete used in the 401.5.7 If conflicts occur between provisions of this
construction of such slabs shall be governed by Sections code and standards and documents referenced in Section
401 to 406 of this chapter, where applicable. Portions of 403, this Chapter shall apply.
such slabs designed as reinforced concrete are governed
by this chapter. 401.6 Building Official

401.5 Interpretation 401.6.1 All references in this chapter to the building

official shall be understood to mean the persons who
401.5.1 The principles of interpretation in this Section administer and enforce this Code.
shall apply to this Chapter as a whole unless otherwise
stated. 401.6.2 Actions and decisions by the building official
affect only the specific jurisdiction and do not change this
401.5.2 This Chapter consists of sections and Code.
appendices, including text, headings, tables, figures,
footnotes to tables and figures, and referenced standards. 401.6.3 The building official shall have the right to
order testing of any materials used in concrete
401.5.3 This Chapter shall be interpreted in a manner construction to determine if materials are of the quality
that avoids conflict between or among its provisions. specified.
Specific provisions shall govern over general provisions.
401.7 Licensed Design Professional
401.5.4 This chapter shall be interpreted and applied in
accordance with the plain meaning of the words and terms 401.7.1 All references in this Code to the licensed design
used. Specific definitions of words and terms in this professional shall be understood to mean the person who
section shall be used where provided and applicable, is licensed and responsible for, and in charge of, the
regardless of whether other materials, standards, or structural design or inspection.
resources outside of this section provide a different
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401.8 Construction Documents and Design Records SECTION 402

,401.8.1 The licens d d ign profe sional shall provide NOTATION AND TERMINOLOGY
in the construction do ument th information required in
Section 426 and that required by the jurisdiction. 402.1 Scope

401.8.2 alculation pertinent to design shall be filed 402.1.1 This section defines notation and terminology
with the construction documen if required by the used in this chapter.
building official. Analyses and designs using computer
programs shall be permitted provided de ign as urnptions 402.2 · Notation
user input, and computer-generated output are ubmitted.
Model analysis shall b permitted to supplement a shear span, distance between
cal ulations. concentrated load and face of
supports, mm.
401.9 Testing and Inspection a depth of equivalent rectangular stress
block, mm.
401.9.1 Concrete materials shall be tested m shear span, equal to distance from
accordance with the requirements of Section 426. center of concentrated load to either:
(a) face of support for continuous or
401.9.2 Concrete construction shall be inspected in cantilevered members, or (b) center
accordance with the general building code and in of support for simply supported
accordance with Sections 417 and 426. members, mm.
A area of that part of cross section
401.9.3 Inspection records shall include information between flexural tension face and
required in Sections 417 and 426. center of gravity of gross section,
mm 2.
401.10 Approval of Special Systems of Design, Area of an individual bar or wire,
Construction, or Alternative Construction mm2.
Materials net bearing area of the head of stud,
anchor bolt, or headed deformed bars,
401.10.1 Sponsors of any system of design, mm",
construction, or alternative construction materials within area of concrete section resisting
the scope of this hapter, the adequacy of which has been shear transfer, mm2.
shown by successful u. e or by analysis or test, but which area of contact surface being
does not conform to or is not covered by this Chapter, investigated for horizontal shear,
shall have the right to present the data on which their mm2.
design is based to the building official or to a committee greater gross cross-sectional area of
of competent structural engineers appointed by the the slab-beam strips of the two
building official. This committee shall have the authority orthogonal equivalent frames
to inve tigate the data so submitted, require tests, and intersecting at a column of a two-way
formulate rules governing design and construction of such slab, mm2•
systems to meet the intent of this Code. These rules, when cross-sectional area of a member
approved by the building official, and promulgated, shall measured to the outside edges of
be of the same force and effect as the provisions of this transverse reinforcement, mm2•
Code. area enclosed by outside perimeter of
concrete cross section, mm",
401.11 Provisions for Earthquake Resistance cross-sectional area at one end of a
strut in a strut-and-tie model, taken
perpendicular to the axis of the strut,
401.11.1 In regions of moderate (seismic zone 2) or
mm2
high seismic risk (seismic zone 4), provisions of Section
area of that part of cross section
418 shall be satisfied.
between the flexural tension face and
centroid of gross section, mm2

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gross area of concrete section area enclosed by centerline of the

,, bounded by web thickness and length outermost closed transverse torsional
of section in the direction of shear reinforcement, mm2.
force considered in the case of walls, total area occupied by duct,
and gross area of concrete section in sheathing, and prestressing
the case of diaphragms, not to exceed reinforcement, mm2.
the thickness times the width of the area of prestressed reinforcement in
diaphragm, mm2. tension zone, mm2.
area of concrete section of an total area of prestressing
individual pier, horizontal wall reinforcement, mm".
segment, or coupling beam resisting area of non-prestressed longitudinal
shear, mm'. tension reinforcement, mnr'.
area of reinforcement in bracket or A's area2 of compression reinforcement,
corbel resisting design moment, mm' mm.
gross area of concrete section, mm 2. area of primary tension
For a hollow section, A0 is the area reinforcement in a corbel or bracket,
of the concrete only and does not mm",
include the area of the void(s). effective cross-sectional area of
total area of shear reinforcement anchor intension, mrrr'.
parallel to primary tension Ase,V effective cross-sectional area of
reinforcement in a corbel or bracket, anchor in shear, mm2.
mm2. total cross-sectional area of
effective cross-sectional area within a transverse reinforcement, including
joint in a plane parallel to plane of crossties, within spacing s and
beam reinforcement generating shear perpendicular to dimension be, mm2•
in the joint, mm2• total area of surface reinforcement at
total area of longitudinal spacing si in the i-th layer crossing a
reinforcement to resist torsion, mm". strut, with reinforcement at an angle
At,min rmrumum area of longitudinal a, to the axis of the strut, mm"
reinforcementto resist torsion, mm'. As.min minimum area of flexural
area of reinforcement in bracket or reinforcement, mm"
corbel resisting factored tensile force total area of non-prestressed
Nuc,mm2. longitudinal reinforcement bars or
area of a face of a nodal zone or a steel shapes, and excluding
section through a nodal zone, mm'. prestressing reinforcement, mm".
projected influence area of a single area of steel shape, pipe, or tubing in
adhesive anchor or group of adhesive a composite section, mm".
anchors, for calculation of bond area of structural steel shape, pipe or
strength intension, mm2. tubing in a composite section, mm2.
projected influence area of a single total area of longitudinal
adhesive anchor, for calculation of reinforcement to resist torsion, mm2•
bond strength in tension if not limited Atp area of prestressing reinforcement in
by edge distance or spacing, mm", a tie, mm2•
projected concrete failure area of a total cross-sectional area of all
single anchor or group of anchors, transverse reinforcement within
for calculation of strength in tension, spacing s that crosses the potential
mm2. plane of splitting through the
projected concrete failure area of a reinforcement being developed,
single anchor, for calculation of mm2.
strength intension if not limited by ~rea ?f non-prestressed reinforcement
edge distance or spacing, mm2• ma he, mm.
gross area enclosed by torsional shear area of shear reinforcement within
flow path, mrrr', spacings, mm".
total area of reinforcement in each
group of diagonal bars in a
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mm. measured in the direction
area of shear friction reinforcement, perpendicular to b1, mm.
2
mm. nominal bearing strength, N.
area of shear reinforcement parallel factored bearing load, N.
to flexural tension reinforcement distance from extreme compression
within spacing s2, mrrr'. fiber to neutral axis, mm.
Av.min minimum area of shear reinforcement Cac critical edge distance required to
within spacings, mm2. develop the basic strength as
Ave projected concrete failure area of a controlled by concrete breakout or
single anchor or group of anchors, for bond of a post-installed anchor m
calculation of strength in shear, mm2. tension in uncracked concrete
Avco projected concrete failure area of a without supplementary reinforcement
single anchor, for calculation of to control splitting, mm.
strength in shear, if not limited by Ca.max maximum distance from center of an
comer influences, spacing, or anchor shaft to the edge of concrete,
member thickness, mm2. mm.
loaded area for consideration of Ca,min minimum distance from center of an
bearing strength, mm2. anchor shaft to the edge of concrete,
maximum area of the portion of the mm.
supporting surface that is distance from the center of an anchor
geometrically similar to and shaft to the edge of concrete in one
concentric with the loaded area. direction, mm. If shear is applied to
the area of the lower base of the anchor, Cat is taken in the direction
largest frustum of a pyramid, cone, or of the applied shear. If tension is
tapered wedge contained wholly applied to the anchor, Cat is the
within the support and having its mnumum edge distance. Where
upper base equal to the loaded area. anchors subject to shear are located
The sides of the pyramid, cone, or in narrow sections of limited
tapered wedge shall be sloped one thickness, See Section 417 .5.2.4.
vertical to two horizontal, mm". c'at limiting value of Cat where anchors
b width of compression face of are located less than 1.5Cat from
member, mm. three or more edges, mm.
cross-sectional dimension of member distance from center. of an anchor
core measured to the outside edges of · shaft to the edge of concrete in the
the transverse reinforcement direction perpendicular to Cat, mm.
composing area Ash, mm. lesser of: (a) the distance from center
Effective flange width of T section, of a bar or wire to the nearest
mm. concrete surface, and (b) one-half the
perimeter of critical section for two- center-to-center spacing of bars or
way shear in slabs and footings, mm. wires being developed, mm.
width of a strut, mm. clear cover of reinforcement, mm.
the effective slab width resisting projected distance from center of an
YtMsc· anchor shaft on one side of the
width of that part of cross section anchor required to develop the full
containing the closed stirrups bond strength of a single adhesive
resisting torsion, mm. anchor, mm.
width of cross section at contact distance from the interior face of the
surface being investigated for column to the slab edge measured
horizontal shear, mm. parallel to Ct, but not exceeding Ct,
web width or diameter of circular mm.
section, mm. dimension of rectangular or
dimension of the critical section b0 equivalent rectangular column,
measured in the direction of the span capital, or bracket measured in the
for which moments are determined, direction of the span for which
mm. moments are being determined, mm.
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equivalent rectangular column, concrete, MPa.

capital, or bracket measured in the El flexural stiffness of member, N-mm2•
direction perpendicular to c1, mm. (El)eff Effective flexural stiffness of
c cross-sectional constant to define member, N-mm2.
torsional properties of slab and beam. modulus of elasticity of prestressing
compressive force acting on a nodal reinforcement, MPa.
zone, N. modulus of elasticity of
a factor relating actual moment reinforcement and structural steel,
diagram to an equivalent uniform excluding prestressing reinforcement,
moment diagram. MPa.
d distance from extreme compression f~ specified compressive strength of
fiber to centroid of longitudinal concrete, MPa.
tension reinforcement, mm. square root of specified compressive
d' distance from extreme compression strength of concrete, MPa.
fiber to centroid of longitudinal fee effective compressive strength of the
compression reinforcement, mm. concrete in a strut or a nodal zone,
outside diameter of anchor or shaft MPa.
diameter of headed stud, headed bolt, fci1 compressive strength of concrete at
or hooked bolt, mm. time of initial prestress, MPa.
d'a value substituted for da if an square root of specified compressive
oversized anchor is used, mm. strength of concrete at time of initial
Nominal maximum size of coarse prestress, MPa.
aggregate, mm. fem measured average compressive
nominal diameter of bar, wire, or strength of concrete, MPa.
prestressing strand, mm.
distance from extreme compression
r: average splitting tensile strength of
lightweight concrete, MPa.
fiber to centroid of prestressed stress due to unfactored dead load, at
reinforcement, mm. extreme fiber of section where tensile
diameter of pile at footing base, mm. stress is caused by externally applied
distance from extreme tension fiber loads, MPa.
to centroid of tension reinforcement, decompression stress; stress in the
mm. prestressing steel when stress is zero
D dead loads or related internal in the concrete at the same level as
moments and forces. the centroid of the prestressing steel,
effect of service dead load. MPa.
distance from the inner surface of the f pc compressive stress in concrete, after
shaft of a J- or L-bolt to the outer tip allowance for all prestress losses, at
of the J- or L-bolt, mm. centroid of cross section resisting
distance between resultant tension externally applied loads or at junction
load on a group of anchors loaded in of web and flange where the centroid
tension and the centroid of the group lies within the flange, MPa. In a
of anchors loaded in tension, mm; composite member, f pc is resultant
eN, is always positive. compressive stress at centroid of
distance between resultant shear load composite section, or at junction of
on a group of anchors loaded in shear web and flange where the centroid
m the same direction, and the lies within the flange, due to both
centroid of the group of anchors prestress and moments resisted by
loaded in shear in the same direction, precast member acting alone.
mm; ev, is always positive. r; compressive stress in concrete due to
effective prestress forces, after
E effect of horizontal and vertical
earthquake-induced forces. allowance for all prestress losses, at
modulus of elasticity of concrete, extreme fiber of section if tensile
MPa. stress is caused by externally applied
modulus of elasticity of beam loads, MPa.
concrete, MPa. fps stress in prestressing steel at nominal
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[pu specified tensile strength of three or more edges, mm.

prestressing reinforcement, MPa. storey height for storey x
:/ [py specified yield strength of laterally unsupported height at
prestressing reinforcement, MPa. extreme compression of wall or wall
fr modulus of rupture of concrete, MP a. pier, mm., equivalent to fu for
fs tensile stress in reinforcement at compression members, mm.
service loads, excluding prestressing depth of shear head cross section,
reinforcement, MPa. mm.
f~ compressive stress in reinforcement height of entire wall from base to top,
under factored loads, excluding or clear height of waJI segment or
prestressing reinforcement, MPa. wall pier considered, mm.
r; effective stress in prestressed maximum center to center horizontal
reinforcement (after allowance for all spacing of hoop or crosstie legs on all
prestress losses), MPa. faces of the column, mm.
r: stress in the i-th layer of surface H effect of service load due to lateral
reinforcement, MPa. earth pressure, ground water
ft extreme fiber stress in tension in the pressure, or pressure of bulk
pre-compressed tensile zone materials, N.
calculated at service loads using I moment of inertia of section of beam
gross section properties after about the centroidal axis, mm 4.
allowance of all prestress losses, moment of inertia about centroidal
MP a. axis of gross section of beam, mm 4.
f uta specified tensile strength of anchor moment of inertia of cracked section
steel, MPa. transformed to concrete, mm4•
specified yield strength of non- . effective moment of inertia for
prestressed reinforcement, MPa. computation of deflection, mm 4.
t; specified yield strength of anchor moment of inertia of gross concrete
steel, MPa. section about centroidal axis,
f yt specified yield strength of transverse neglecting reinforcement, mm 4.
reinforcement, MPa. moment of inertia about of slab about
F effect of service lateral load due to centroidal axis, mm 4.
fluids with well-defined pressures moment of inertia of reinforcement
and maximum heights. about centroidal axis of member
nominal strength at face of a nodal . cross section, mm".
zone, N. moment of inertia of structural steel
nominal strength of a strut, N. shape, pipe or tubing about centroidal
nominal strength of a tie, N. axis of composite member cross
factored force on the face of a node, section, mm".
N. k effective length factor for
factored compressive force in a strut, compression members.
N. coefficient for basic concrete
Fut factored tensile force in a tie, N. breakout strength in tension.
h overaJI thickness of member, mm. coefficient for pry out strength.
h thickness of sheJI or folded plate, concrete strength factor.
mm. confinement effectiveness factor.
thickness of member in which an wobble friction coefficient per mm of
anchor is located, measured parallel prestressing tendon.
to anchor axis, mm. torsional stiffness of torsional
dimension of anchorage device or member; moment per unit rotation.
single group of closely spaced transverse reinforcement index, mm.
devices in the direction of bursting coefficient associated with the 5%
being considered, mm. fractile.
effective embedment depth of anchor, span length of beam or one-way slab;
mm. clear projection of cantilever, mm.
h'et limiting value of hef where anchors additional embedment length beyond
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inflection, mm. length of span in direction

; .f ane length along which anchorage of a tie perpendicular to .f i, measured center-
must occur, mm. to-center of supports, mm.
width of bearing, mm. effect of service live load.
length of a compression member in a development length, mm.
frame, measured center-to-center of effect of service roof live load.
the joints, mm. design moment
development length m tension of maximum unfactored moment due to
deformed bar, deformed wire, plain service loads, including P ll effects.
and deformed welded wrre M moment acting on anchor or anchor
reinforcement, or pretensioned group, N-mm.
strand, mm. maximum moment in member due to
development length in compression service loads at stage deflection is
of deformed bars and deformed wire, calculated, N-mm.
mm. moment at the face of the joint,
development length m tension of corresponding to the nominal flexural
deformed bar or deformed wire with strength of the column framing into
a standard hook, measured from that joint, calculated for the factored
outside end of hook, point of axial force, consistent with the
tangency, toward critical section, direction of the lateral forces
mm. considered, resulting in the lowest
load bearing length of anchor for flexural strength.
shear, mm. factored moment amplified for the
length of clear span measured face- effects of member curvature used for
to-face of supports, mm. design of compression member, N-
length, measured from joint face mm.
along axis of member, over which Mer cracking moment, N-mm.
special transverse reinforcement must Mere moment causing flexural cracking at
be provided, mm. section due to externally applied
compression lap splice length, mm. loads, N-mm
tension lap splice length, mm. moment at the face of the joint,
span of member under load test, corresponding to the nominal flexural
taken as the shorter span for two-way strength of the girder including slab
slab systems, mm. Span is the lesser where in tension, framing into that
of: (a) distance between centers of joint
supports, and (b) clear distance factored moment modified to account
between supports plus thickness h of for effect of axial compression, N-
member. Span for a cantilever shall mm.
be taken as twice the distance from Mmax maximum factored moment at section
the face of support to cantilever end. due to externally applied loads, N-
transfer length of prestressed mm.
reinforcement, mm. nominal flexural strength at section,
unsupported length of column or N-mm.
wall, mm nominal flexural strength of beam
length of shear head arm from including slab where in tension,
centroid of concentrated load or framing into joint, N-mm.
reaction, mm. nominal flexural strength of column
length of entire wall, or length of framing into joint, calculated for
wall segment or wall pier considered factored axial force, consistent with
in direction of shear force, mm. the direction of lateral forces
length of prestressing tendon element considered, resulting in lowest
from jacking end to any point x, mm. flexural strength, N-mm.
length of span in direction that total factored static moment, N-mm.
moments are being determined, required plastic moment strength of
measured center-to-center of shearhead cross section, N-mm.
supports, mm. probable flexural strength of

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members, with or without axial load, n modular ratio of elasticity, but not
determined using the properties of the less than 6
member at the joint faces assuming a Es/Ee
tensile strength 111 the longitudinal n number of items, such as, bars, wires,
bars of at least 1.25/y and a monostrand anchorage devices,
strength-reduction factor <P of 1.0, N- anchors or shearhead arms.
mm. number of longitudinal bars around
maximum moment in wall due to the perimeter of a column core with
service loads, excluding Pa effects, rectilinear hoops that are laterally
N-mm. supported by the corner of hoops or
factored slab moment that is resisted by seismic hooks. A bundle of bars
by the column at a joint, N-mm. is counted as a single bar.
Mslab portion of slab factored moment N design axial load normal to cross
balanced by support moment, N-mm section occurring simultaneously
factored moment at section, N-mm. with V; to be taken as positive for
moment at the mid-height section of compression, negative for tension,
the wall due to factored lateral and and to include effects of tension due
eccentric vertical loads, not including to creep and shrinkage.
Pa effects, N-mm. number of bars in a layer being
moment resistance contributed by spliced or developed at a critical
shearhead reinforcement, N-mm. section.
lesser factored end moment on a N tension force acting on anchor or
compression member, to be taken as anchor group, N.
positive if member is bent in single nominal bond strength intension of a
curvature, negative if bent in double single adhesive anchor, N.
curvature, N-mm. nominal bond strength intension of a
factored end moment on a group of adhesive anchors, N.
compression member at the end at basic concrete breakout strength in
which M 1 acts, due to loads that tension of a single anchor in cracked
cause no appreciable sidesway, concrete, N.
calculated using a first-order elastic Basic bond strength in tension of a
frame analysis, N-mm. single adhesive anchor, N.
factored end moment on compression the resultant tensile force acting on
member at the end at which M 1 acts, the portion of the concrete cross
due to loads that cause appreciable section that is subjected to tensile
sidesway, calculated using a first- stresses due to the combined effects
order elastic frame analysis, N-mm. of service loads and effective
greater factored end moment on prestress, N.
compression member. If transverse nominal concrete breakout strength in
loading occurs between supports, tension of a single anchor, N.
M2 is taken as the largest moment nominal concrete breakout strength in
occurring in member. Value of M2 tension of a group of anchors, N.
is always positive, N-mm. basic concrete pryout strength of a
minimum value of M2, N-mm. single anchor, N.
M2,min
factored end moment on compression Ncpg basic concrete pryout strength of a
M2ns
member at the end at which M2 acts, group of anchors, N.
due to loads that cause no appreciable nominal strength in tension, N.
sidesway, calculated using a first- pullout strength in tension of a single
order elastic frame analysis, N-mm. anchor in cracked concrete, N.
factored end moment on compression nominal pullout strength in tension of
member at the end at which M2 acts, a single anchor, N
nominal strength of a single anchor
due to loads that cause appreciable
or individual anchors in a group of
sidesway, calculated using a first-
anchors in tension as governed by the
order elastic frame analysis, N-mm.
steel strength, N.

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side-face blowout strength of a single Pli secondary moment due to individual

anchor, N. member slenderness, N-mm.
Nsbg side-face blowout strength of a group r« secondary moment due to lateral
of anchors, N. deflection, N-mm.
factored axial force normal to cross prestressing tendon force at any point
section occurring simultaneously x.
with Vu or Tu; to be taken as factored dead load per unit area, kPa.
positive for compression and factored live load per unit area, kPa.
negative for tension, N. factored load per unit area, kPa.
factored tensile force applied to stability index for a storey.
anchor or individual anchor m a radius of gyration of cross section of
group of anchors, N. a compression member, mm.
Nua,g total factored tensile force applied to R reaction, N.
anchor group, N. R cumulative load effect of service rain
Nua,i factored tensile force applied to most load.
highly stressed anchor in a group of s spacing of shear reinforcement in
anchors, N. direction parallel to longitudinal
Nua,s =. Factored sustained tension load, N. reinforcement, mm.
Nuc factored horizontal tensile force s center-to-center spacing of items,
applied at top of bracket or corbel such as longitudinal reinforcement,
acting simultaneously with Vu; to be transverse reinforcement, tendons, or
taken as positive for tension, N. anchors, mm.
Per, outside perimeter of the concrete s Standard deviation, MPa.
cross section, mm. St center-to-center spacing of
perimeter of centerline of outermost reinforcements in the i-th layer
closed transverse torsional adjacent to the surface of the
reinforcement, mm. member, mm.
critical buckling load, N. center-to-center spacing of transverse
nominal axial compressive strength reinforcements within the length
ofa member, N. 10,mm.
Pn,max maximum nominal axial compressive sample standard deviation, MPa.
strength of member, N. spacing of wire to be developed or
nominal axial tensile strength of spliced, mm.
member, N. clear distance between adjacent webs,
Pnt,max Maximum nominal axial tensile mm.
strength of member, N. Sz center-to-center spacmg of
nominal axial load strength at zero longitudinal shear or torsional
eccentricity, N. reinforcement, mm.
prestressing force at jacking end, N. elastic section modulus of section.
factored prestressing force at moment, shear or axial force at
anchorage device, N. connection corresponding to
prestressing force evaluated at development of probable strength at
distance I px from the jacking end, N intended yield locations, based on the
prestressing tendon force at jacking governing mechanism of inelastic
end. lateral deformation, considering both
unfactored axial load at the design, gravity and earthquake load effects.
mid-height section including effects elastic section modulus, mm",
of self-weight, N. nominal moment, shear, axial,
factored post-tensioned tendon force torsional, or bearing strength.
at the anchorage device. yield strength of connection, based
factored axial load at given on f y, for moment, shear, or axial
eccentricity, :::; <f,P n· force, MPa.
Factored axial force; to be taken as wall thickness of hollow section, mm.
positive for compression and thickness offlange, mm.
negative for tension, N.

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T cumulative effects of service Vcpg nominal concrete pryout strength of a

temperature, creep, shrinkage, group of anchors, N.
differential settlement, and shrinkage Yew nominal shear strength provided by
compensating concrete. concrete where diagonal cracking
T tension force acting on a nodal zone results from high principal tensile
in a strut-and-tie model, N. stress in web, N.
cracking torsional moment, N-mm. shear force at section due to
total test load, N. unfactored dead load, N.
threshold torsional moment, N-mm. Design shear force for load
factored torsional moment at section, combinations including earthquake
N-mm. effects, N.
u strength of a member or cross section permissible horizontal shear stress,
required to resist factored loads or MP a.
related internal moments and forces factored shear force at section due to
in such combinations as stipulated in externally applied loads occurring
this Code. simultaneously with Mmax, N.
design shear stress, MPa. nominal shear strength, N.
Stress corresponding to nominal two- nominal horizontal shear strength, N.
way shear strength provided by vertical component of effective
concrete, MPa. prestress force at section, N.
equivalent concrete stress nominal shear strength provided by
corresponding to nominal two-way shear reinforcement, N.
shear strength of slab or footing, nominal strength in shear of a single
MP a. anchor or group of anchors as
equivalent concrete stress governed by the steel strength, N.
corresponding to nominal two-way factored shear force at section, N.
shear strength provided by factored shear force applied to a
reinforcement, MPa. single anchor or group of anchors, N.
Maximum factored two-way shear total factored shear force applied to
stress calculated around the perimeter anchor group, N.
of a given critical section, MPa. Vua,i factored shear force applied to most
factored shear stress on the slab highly stressed anchor in a group of
critical section for two-way action anchors, N.
due to gravity loads without moment Factored shear force along horizontal
transfer, MPa. interface in composite concrete
v design shear force at section flexural member, N.
shear force acting on anchor or factored horizontal shear in a storey,
anchor group, N. N.
V_,_ applied shear perpendicular to the density, unit weight, of normal-
edge, N. weight concrete or equilibrium
applied shear parallel to the edge, N. density of lightweight concrete, kg/
basic concrete breakout strength in nr'.
shear of a single anchor in cracked factored live load per unit area.
concrete, N. factored load per unit length of beam
nominal shear strength provided by or one-way slab, N/mm.
concrete, N. width of a strut perpendicular to the
nominal concrete breakout strength in axis of the strut, mm.
shear of a single anchor, N. effective height of concrete
nominal concrete breakout strength in concentric with a tie, used to
shear of a group of anchors, N. dimension nodal zone, mm.
nominal shear strength provided by Wt,max maximum effective height of
concrete where diagonal cracking concrete concentric with a tie, mm.
results from combined shear and w/cm maximum water-cementitious
moment, N. materials ratio.
nominal concrete pryout strength of a effect of wind load.
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x shorter overall dimension of the ratio of maximum factored

rectangular part of cross section, mm. sustained shear within a storey to the
y longer overall dimension of maximum factored shear in that
rectangular part of cross section, mm. storey associated with the same load
Yt distance from centroidal axis of gross combination.
section, neglecting reinforcement, to /Jdns ratio used to account for reduction of
tension face, mm. stiffness of columns due to sustained
a angle between inclined stirrups and axial loads.
longitudinal axis of member. factor used to account for the effect
a angle defining the orientation of of the anchorage of ties on the
reinforcement. effective compressive strength of a
a total angular change of prestressing nodal zone.
tendon profile in radians from tendon /Js factor used to account for the effect
jacking end to any point x. of cracking and confining
coefficient defining the relative reinforcement on the effective
contribution of concrete strength to compressive strength of the concrete
nominal wall shear strength in a strut.
ratio of flexural stiffness of beam ratio of torsional stiffness of edge
section to flexural stiffness of a width beam section to flexural stiffness of a
of slab bounded laterally by width of slab equal to span length of
centerlines of adjacent panels, if any, beam, center-to-center of supports.
on each side of the beam. EcbC

a, Ecblb
Ecsls
2Ecsls
factor relating depth of equivalent
average value of a1 for all beams rectangular compressive stress block
on edges of a panel. to depth of neutral axis.
a1 in direction of f 1• Yt factor used to determine the fraction
a1 in direction of f2• of Msc transferred by slab flexure at
slab-column connections.
angle between the axis of a strut and
Yp factor for type of prestressing
the bars m the i-th layer of
reinforcement.
reinforcement crossing that strut.
total angular change of tendon profile Yp 0.55 for f py/{pu not less than 0.80.
from tendon jacking end to point 0.40 for f py/ f pu not less than 0.85.
under considerations, radians. 0.28 for f py/ f pu not less than 0.90.
constant used to compute V c in slabs Ys factor used to determine the portion
and footings. of reinforcement located in center
ratio of flexural stiffness of shear band of footing.
head arm to surrounding composite Yv factor used to determine the fraction
slab section. of M sc transferred by eccentricity of
orientation of distributed shear at slab-column connections.
reinforcement in a strut. Yv 1-y,
Uz orientation of reinforcement s Moment magnification factor used to
orthogonal to a1 in a strut. reflect effects of member curvature
fJ ratio of long to short dimensions: between ends of compression
clear span for two-way slabs, sides of member.
column, concentrated load or reaction moment magnification factor for
area; or sides of a footing. frames not braced against sideways,
ratio of area of reinforcement cut off to reflect lateral drift resulting from
to total area of tension reinforcement lateral and gravity loads.
at section. design displacement, mm.
ratio of long side to short side of computed, out-of-plane deflection at
concentrated load or reaction area mid-height of wall corresponding to
cracking moment, Mer, mm.
maximum deflection measured
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position of the structure at the value of net tensile strain in the

beginning of the second test, mm. extreme layer of longitudinal tension
increase in stress in prestressing reinforcement used to define a
reinforcement due to factored loads, compression-controlled section.
MP a. e angle between axis of strut,
stress in prcstressing reinforcement at compression diagonal, or
service loads less decompression compression field and the tension
stress, MPa. chord of the members.
difference between the stress that can correction factor related to unit
be developed in the strand at the weight of concrete.
section under consideration and the modification factor to reflect the
stress required to resist factored reduced mechanical properties of
bending moment at section, Mul<P, lightweight concrete relative to
MPa. normal-weight concrete of the same
measured maximum deflection, mm. compressive strength.
calculated, out-of-plane deflection at modification factor to reflect the
mid-height of wall corresponding to reduced mechanical properties of
nominal flexural strength, M11, mm. lightweight concrete in certain
relative lateral deflection between the concrete anchorage applications.
top and bottom of a storey due to multiplier used for additional
Vus, mm. deflection due to long-term effects.
.:1,. residual deflection measured 24 hours µ coefficient of friction.
after removal of the test load. For the 1] number of identical arms of
first load test, residual deflection is shearhead.
measured relative to the position· of post-tensioning curvature friction
the structure at the beginning of the coefficient.
first load test. For the second load time-dependent factor for sustained
test, residual deflection is measured load.
relative to the position of the p ratio of non-prestressed tension
structure at the beginning of the reinforcement.
second load test, mm. p As/(lwd)
measured residual deflection, mm. p ratio of As to bd
maximum deflection at or near p' ratio of compression reinforcement,
midheight due to service loads, mm A's to bd.
out-of-plane deflection due to service reinforcement ratio producing
loads, mm. balanced strain conditions.
calculated out-of-plane deflection at Pi ratio of area of distributed
mid-height of wall due to factored longitudinal reinforcement to gross
loads, mm. concrete area perpendicular to that
design storey drift of storey x, mm. reinforcement.
maximum deflection, during first ratio of prestressed reinforcement,
load test, measured 24 hours after Apsto bdp.
application of the full test load, mm. Ps ratio of volume of spiral
maximum deflection, during second reinforcement to total volume of core
load test, measured 24hours after confined by the spiral, measured out-
application of the full test load. to-out of spirals.
Deflection is measured relative to the Pt ratio of area of distributed transverse
position of the structure at the reinforcement to gross concrete area
beginning of second load test, mm. perpendicular to that reinforcement.
maximum usable strain at extreme Pv ratio of tie reinforcement area to area
concrete compression fiber. of contact surface.
net tensile strain in extreme layer of Av
longitudinal tension reinforcement at Pv
bvs
nominal strength, excluding strains ratio of tension reinforcement, A5 to
Pw
due to effective prestress, creep, bwd·
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stiffness reduction factor. length based on confining

characteristic bond stress of adhesive reinforcement.
anchor in cracked concrete, MPa. 1Ps factor used to modify development
'l'uncr
characteristic bond stress of adhesive length based on reinforcement size.
anchor in uncracked concrete, MPa. factor used to modify development
factor used to modify development length for casting location intension.
length based on cover. factor used to modify development
1Pc,N factor used to modify tensile strength length for welded deformed wire
of anchors based on presence or reinforcement in tension.
absence of cracks in concrete. amplification factor to account for
1Pcp,N factor used to modify tensile strength overstrength of the seismic-force-
of post-installed anchors intended for resisting system determined in
use in uncracked concrete without accordance with the general building
supplementary reinforcement to code.
account for the splitting tensile reinforcement indices for flanged
stresses due to installation. sections computed as for w, Wp and
1Pcp,Na factor used to modify tensile strength w' except that b shall be the web
of adhesive anchors intended for use width, and reinforcement area shall
in uncracked concrete without be that required to develop
supplementary reinforcement to compressive strength of web only.
account for the splitting tensile
stresses due to installation. 402.3 Terminology
1Pc.P factor used to modify pullout strength
of anchors based on presence or ADHESIVE are chemical components formulated from
absence of cracks in concrete. organic polymers, or a combination of organic polymers
1Pc,V factor used to modify shear strength and inorganic materials that cure if blended together.
of anchors based on presence or
absence of cracks in concrete and ADMIXTURE is a material other than water, aggregate,
presence or absence of or hydraulic cement used as an ingredient of concrete and
supplementary reinforcement. added to concrete before or during its mixing to modify
factor used to modify development its properties.
length based on reinforcement
coating. AGGREGATE is a granular material, such as sand,
1Pec,N factor used to modify tensile strength gravel, crushed stone and iron blast-furnace slag, and
of anchors based on eccentricity of when used with a cementing medium forms a hydraulic
applied loads. cement concrete or mortar.
1Pec,Na factor used to modify tensile strength
of adhesive anchors based on AGGREGATE, LIGHTWEIGHT is an aggregate
eccentricity of applied loads. meeting the requirements of ASTM C330 and having a
1Pec,V factor used to modify shear strength bulk density with a dry, lose weight of 1120 kg/rrr' or
of anchors based on eccentricity of less, determined in accordance with ASTM C29. In some
applied loads. standards, the term lightweight aggregate is being
1Ped,N factor used to modify tensile strength replaced by the term low-density aggregate.
of anchors based on proximity to
edges of concrete member. ANCHOR is a steel element either cast into concrete or
1Ped,Na factor used to modify tensile strength post-installed into a hardened concrete member and used
of adhesive anchors based on to transmit applied loads to the concrete.
proximity to edges of concrete
member.
ANCHOR, CAST-IN is a headed bolt, headed stud, or
1Ped,V factor used to modify shear strength
hooked bolt (J- or L-bolt) installed before placing
of anchors based on proximity to
concrete.
edges of concrete member.
factor used to modify shear strength
ANCHOR, HEADED BOLT is a cast-in steel anchor
of anchors located in concrete
that develops its tensile strength from the mechanical
members with n;« 1. Scat·
interlock provided by either a head or nut at the embedded
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ANCHOR, HOOKED BOLT is a cast-in anchor ANCHORAGE DEVICE in post-tensioned members the
anchored mainly by bearing of the 90-degree bend (L- hardware used to transfer force from prestressed
bolt) or 180-degree bend (]-bolt) against the concrete, at reinforcement to the concrete.
its embedded end, and having a minimum eh equal to
sa; ANCHORAGE DEVICE, BASIC MONOSTRAND is
an anchorage device used with any single strand or a
ANCHOR, HEADED STUD is a steel anchor single 16mm. or smaller diameter bar that is in accordance
conforming to the requirements of A WSD l.l M and with Sections 425.8.1,425.8.2 and 425.9.3. la.
affixed to a plate or similar steel attachment by the stud
arc welding process before casting. ANCHORAGE DEVICE, BASIC MULTISTRAND is
an anchorage device used with multiple strands, bars, or
ANCHOR, HORIZONTAL OR UPWARDLY wires, or with single bars larger than 16 mm diameters
INCLINED is an anchor installed in a hole drilled that satisfies Sections 425.8.1, 425.8.2 and 425.9.3. ! b.
horizontally or in a hole drilled at any orientation above
horizontal. ANCHORAGE DEVICE, SPECIAL is an anchorage
device that satisfies tests required in Section 425.9.3. l c,
ANCHOR, POST-INSTALLED, is an anchor installed
in hardened concrete; adhesive, expansion, and undercut, ANCHORAGE ZONE in post-tensioned members,
anchors are examples of post-installed anchors. portion of the member through which the concentrated
prestressing force is transferred to the concrete and
ANCHOR, ADHESIVE is a post-installed anchor, distributed more uniformly across the section; its extent is
inserted into hardened concrete with an anchor hole equal to the largest dimension of the cross section; for
diameter not greater than l .5times the anchor diameter, anchorage devices located away from the end of a
that transfers loads to the concrete by bond between the member, the anchorage zone includes the disturbed
anchor and the adhesive, and bond between the adhesive regions ahead of and behind the anchorage device.
and the concrete.
ATTACHMENT is a structural assembly, external to the
ANCHOR, ADHESIVE-STEEL ELEMENTS are steel surface of the concrete that transmits loads to or receives
elements for adhesive anchors include threaded rods, loads from the anchor.
deformed reinforcing bars, or internally threaded steel
sleeves with external deformations. B-REGION is a portion of a member in which it is
reasonable to assume that strains due to flexure vary
ANCHOR, EXPANSION is a post-installed anchor, linearly through section.
inserted into hardened concrete that transfers loads to or
from the con~rete by direct bearing or friction or both. BASE OF STRUCTURE is a level at which the
horizontal earthquake ground motions are assumed to be
ANCHOR, UNDERCUT is a post-installed anchor that imparted to a building. This level does not necessarily
develops its tensile strength from the mechanical interlock coincide with the ground level.
provided by undercutting of the concrete at the embedded
end of the anchor. Undercutting is achieved with a special BEAM is a member subjected primarily to flexure and
drill before installing the anchor or alternatively by the shear, with or without axial force or torsion; beams in a
anchor itself during its installation. moment frame that forms part of the lateral-force-resisting
system are predominantly horizontal members; a girder is
ANCHOR GROUP is a number of similar anchors a beam.
having approximately equal effective embedment depths
with spacing s between adjacent anchors such that the BOUNDARY ELEMENT is a portion along wall and
protected areas overlap. diaphragm edge, including edges of openings,
strengthened by longitudinal and transverse
ANCHOR PULLOUT STRENGTH is the strength reinforcement.
corresponding to the anchoring device or a major
BUILDING OFFICIAL is a term used in a general
component of the device sliding out from the concrete
building code to identify the person charged with
without breaking out a substantial portion of the
administration and enforcement of provisions of the
surrounding concrete.
building code. Such term as building inspector is a
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used in this Code, is intended to include those variations, CONCRETE, NON-PRESTRESSED is a reinforced
as.well as others that are used in the same sense. concrete with at least the minimum amount of non-
prestressed reinforcement and no prestressed
CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS are materials that reinforcement; or for two-way slabs, with less than the
have cementing value if used in concrete either by minimum amount of prestressed reinforcement.
themselves, such as portland cement, blended hydraulic
cements, and expansive cement, or such materials in CONCRETE, NORMALWEIGHT is a concrete
combination with fly ash, raw or other calcined natural containing only aggregate that conforms to ASTM C33.
pozzolans, silica fume, and slag cement.
CONCRETE, PLAIN is a concrete with no
COLLECTOR is an element that acts in axial tension or reinforcement or with less reinforcement than the
compression to transmit forces between a structural minimum amount specified for reinforced concrete.
diaphragm and a vertical element of the seismic-force-
resisting system. CONCRETE, PRECAST is a concrete element cast
elsewhere than its final position in the structure.
COLUMN is a member, usually vertical or predominantly
vertical, used primarily to support axial compressive load, CONCRETE,PRESTRESSED is a concrete in which
but that can also resist moment, shear, or torsion. Columns internal stresses have been introduced to reduce potential
used as part of a lateral-force-resisting system resist tensile stresses in concrete resulting from service loads.
combined axial load, moment, and shear. Refer to moment
frame. CONCRETE, REINFORCED is a concrete reinforced
with at least the minimum amounts of non-prestressed or
COLUMN CAPITAL is an enlargement of the top of a prestressed reinforcement required by this Code.
concrete column located directly below the slab or drop
panel that is cast monolithically with the column. CONCRETE, SAND-LIGHTWEIGHT is a concrete
containing only normal weight fine aggregate that
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS is a construction- conforms to ASTM C33M and lightweight coarse
related Code requirements directed to the contractor to be aggregate that conforms to ASTM C330M.
incorporated into construction documents by the licensed
design professional, as applicable. CONCRETE, STEEL FIBER-REINFORCED is a
concrete containing a prescribed amount of dispersed,
COMPOSITE CONCRETE FLEXURAL MEMBERS randomly oriented, discontinuous deformed steel fibers.
are concrete flexural members of precast or cast-in-place
concrete elements, constructed in separate placements but CONCRETE STRENGTH, SPECIFIED
connected so that all elements respond to loads as a unit. COMPRESSIVE is a compressive strength of concrete
used in design and evaluated in accordance with
COMPRESSION-CONTROLLED SECTION is a provisions of this Code, MPa. Whenever the quantity f ~
cross section in which the net tensile strain in the extreme is under a radical sign, square root of numerical value
tension reinforcement at nominal strength is less than or only is intended, and result has units of MPa.
equal to the compression-controlled strain limit.
CONCRETE BREAKOUT STRENGTH is a strength
COMPRESSION-CONTROLLED STRAIN LIMIT rs corresponding to a volume of concrete surrounding the
a net tensile strain at balanced strain conditions. anchor or group of anchors separating from the member.

CONCRETE are mixture of portland cement or any other CONCRETE PRYOUT STRENGTH is a strength
hydraulic cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and corresponding to formation of a concrete spall behind
water, with or without admixtures. short, stiff anchors displaced in the direction opposite to
the applied shear force.
CONCRETE, ALL-LIGHTWEIGHT is a lightweight
concrete containing only lightweight coarse and fine CONNECTION is a region of a structure that joins two
aggregates that conform to ASTM C330. or more members; a connection also refers to a region that
joins members of which one or more is precast.
CONCRETE, LIGHTWEIGHT is a concrete
containing lightweight aggregate and an equivalent CONNECTION, DUCTILE is a connection that
density, as determined by ASTM C567, between 1440 experiences yielding as a result of the earthquake design
and 1840 kg/m3. displacements.

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CONNECTION, STRONG is a connection between DISTANCE SLEEVE is a sleeve that encases the center
one or more precast elements that remains elastic while part of an undercut anchor, a torque-controlled expansion
adjoining members experience yielding as a result of the anchor, or a displacement-controlled expansion anchor,
earthquake design displacements. but does not expand.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS is a written and graphic DROP PANEL is a projection below the slab used to
documents and specifications prepared or assembled for reduce the amount of negative reinforcement over a
describing the location, design, materials, and physical column or the minimum required slab thickness, and to
characteristics of the elements of a project necessary for increase the slab shear strength.
obtaining a building permit and construction of the
project. DUCT is a conduit, plain or corrugated, to accommodate
prestressing reinforcement for post-tensioning
CONTRACTION JOINT is a formed, sawed, or tooled applications.
groove in a concrete structure to create a weakened plane
and regulate the location of cracking resulting from the DURABILITY is an ability of a structure or member to
dimensional change of different parts of the structure. resist deterioration that impairs performance or limits
service life of the structure in the relevant environment
COVER, SPECIFIED CONCRETE is a distance considered in design.
between the outermost surface of embedded
reinforcement and the closest outer surface of the EDGE DISTANCE is a distance from the edge of the
concrete. concrete surface to the center of the nearest anchor.

CROSSTIE is a continuous reinforcing bar having a EFFECTIVE DEPTH OF SECTION is a distance

seismic hook at one end and a hook not less than 90- measured from extreme compression fiber to centroid of
degree hooks with at least six-diameter extension at the tension reinforcement.
other end. The hooks shall engage peripheral longitudinal
bars. The 90-degree hooks of two successive crossties EFFECTIVE EMBEDMENT DEPTH is an overall
engaging the same longitudinal bars shall be alternated depth through which the anchor transfers force to or from
end for end. the surrounding concrete; effective embedment depth will
normally be the depth of the concrete failure surface in
D-REGION is a portion of a member within a distance, tension applications; for cast-in headed anchor bolts and
h, from a force discontinuity or a geometric discontinuity headed studs, the effective embedment depth is measured
from the bearing contact surface of the head.
DESIGN DISPLACEMENT is a total calculated lateral
displacement expected for the design-basis earthquake. EFFECTIVE PRESTRESS is a stress remaining in
prestressing reinforcement after all losses in Section
DESIGN INFORMATION is project-specific 420.3.2.6 have occurred.
information to be incorporated into construction
documents by the licensed design professional, as EMBEDMENTS is an items embedded in concrete,
applicable. excluding reinforcement as defined in Section 420 and
anchors as defined in Section 417. Reinforcement or
DESIGN LOAD COMBINATION is a combination of anchors welded, bolted or otherwise connected to the
factored loads and forces. embedded item to develop the strength of the assembly are
considered to be part of the embedment.
DESIGN STOREY DRIFT RATIO is a relative
difference of design displacement in between the top and EMBEDMENTS, PIPE is an embedded pipes, conduits,
bottom of a storey, divided by the story height. and sleeves.

DEVELOPMENT LENGTH is a length of embedded EMBEDMENT LENGTH is a length of embedded

reinforcement, including prestressing strand, required to reinforcement provided beyond a critical section.
develop the design strength of reinforcement at a critical
section. EQUILIBRIUM DENSITY is a density of lightweight
concrete determined in accordance with ASTMC 567
DISCONTINUITY is an abrupt change in geometry or after exposure to a relative humidity of 50 ± 5 percent and
loading. a temperature of 23 ± 2.00 °C for a period of time
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EXPANSION SLEEVE is an outer part of an expansion JACKING FORCE In prestressed concrete, temporary
apchor that is forced outward by the center part, either by force exerted by device that introduces tension into
applied torque or impact, to bear against the sides of the prestressing reinforcement.
predrilled hole. Refer to anchor, expansion.
JOINT is a portion of structure common to intersecting
EXTREME TENSION REINFORCEMENT is a layer members.
of prestressed or non-prestressed reinforcement that is the
farthest from the extreme compression fiber. LICENSED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL is an
individual who is licensed to practice structural design as
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS is a numerical defined by the statutory requirements of the Professional
modeling technique in which a structure is divided into a Regulation Commission (PRC) or jurisdiction in which
number of discrete elements for analysis. the project is to be constructed and who is in responsible
charge of the structural design.
FIVE PERCENT FRACTILE is a statistical term
meaning 90 percent confidence that there is 95 percent LOAD are forces or other actions that result from the
probability of the actual strength exceeding the nominal weight of all building materials, occupants, and their
strength. possessions, environmental effects, differential movement,
and restrained dimensional changes; permanent loads are
HEADED DEFORMED BARS is a deformed those loads in which variations over time are rare or of
reinforcing bars with heads attached at one or both ends. small magnitude; all other loads are variable loads.

HEADED SHEAR STUD REINFORCEMENT is a LOAD, DEAD is the weight of the members, supported
reinforcement consisting of individual headed studs or structure, and permanent attachments or accessories that
groups of studs, with anchorage provided by a head at are likely to be present on a structure in service; or loads
each end, or by a head at one end and a common base rail meeting specific criteria found in the general building
consisting of a steel plate or shape at the other end. code; without load factors.

HOOP is a closed tie or continuously wound tie. A closed LOAD, FACTORED is a load, multiplied by appropriate
tie, made up of one or several reinforcement elements, load factors.
each having seismic hooks at both ends. A closed tie shall
not be made up of interlocking headed deformed bars. LOAD, LIVE is a load that is not permanently applied to
Section 425.7.4. a structure, but is likely to occur during the service life of
the structure ( excluding environmental loads); or loads
INSPECTION is an observation, verification, and meeting specific criteria found in the general building
required documentation of the materials, installation, code; without load factors.
fabrication, erection or placement of components and
connections to determine compliance with construction LOAD, ROOF LIVE is a load on a roof produced during
documents and referenced standards. maintenance by workers, equipment, and materials, and
during the life of the structure by movable objects, such as
INSPECTION, CONTINUOUS is the full time planters or other similar small decorative appurtenances
observation, verification, and required documentation of that are not occupancy related; or loads meeting specific
work in the area where the work is being performed. criteria found in the general building code; without load
factors.
INSPECTION, PERIODIC is the part-time or
intermittent observation, verification, and required LOAD, SERVICE are all loads, static or transitory,
documentation of work in the area where the work is imposed on a structure or element thereof, during the
being performed. operation of a facility, without load factors.

ISOLATION JOINT is a separation between adjoining LOAD PATH are sequence of members and connections
parts of a concrete structure, usually a vertical plane, at a designed to transfer the factored loads and forces in such
designed location such as to interfere least with combinations as are stipulated in this Code, from the point
performance of the structure, yet such as to allow relative of application or origination through the structure to the
movement in three directions and avoid formation of final support location or the foundation.
cracks elsewhere in the concrete and through which all or
part of the bonded reinforcement is interrupted. MANUFACTURER'S PRINTED INSTALLATION
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installation conditions as supplied in the product which prestressing reinforcement is tensioned after
packaging. concrete has hardened.

MODULUS OF ELASTICITY is a ratio of normal PRECOMPRESSED TENSILE ZONE is a portion of a

stress to corresponding strain for tensile or compressive prestressed member where flexural tension, calculated
stresses below proportional limit of material. using gross section properties, would occur under service
loads if the prestress force was not present.
MOMENT FRAME is a frame in which beams, slabs,
columns, and joints resist forces predominantly shear, and PRETENSIONING is a method of prestressing in which
axial force; Beams or slabs are predominantly horizontal prestressing reinforcement is tensioned before concrete is
or nearly horizontal; Columns are predominantly vertical cast.
or nearly vertical.
PROJECTED AREA is an area on the free surface of the
MOMENT FRAME, ORDINARY is a cast-in-place or concrete member that is used to represent the larger base
precast concrete beam-column or slab-column frame of the assumed rectilinear failure surface.
complying with Section 418.3.
PROJECTED INFLUENCE AREA is a rectilinear area
MOMENT FRAME, INTERMEDIATE is a cast-in- on the free surface of the concrete member that is used to
place frame or two-way slab-column frame beams calculate the bond strength of adhesive anchors.
complying with Section 418.4.
REINFORCEME NT is a steel element or elements
MOMENT FRAME, SPECIAL is a cast-in-place embedded in concrete and conforming to Sections 420.2
beam-column frame complying with Sections 418.2.3 through 420.5. Prestressed reinforcement in external
through 418.2.8; and, Sections 418.6 through 418.8. A tendons is also considered reinforcement.
precast beam-column frame complying with Sections
418.2.3 through 418.2.8 and 418.9. REINFORCEMENT, DEFORMED is a deformed bars,
welded bar mats, deformed wire, and welded wire
NET TENSILE STRAIN is a tensile strain at nominal reinforcement conforming to Sections 420.2.1.3,
strength exclusive of strains due to effective prestress, 420.2.1.5, or 420.2.1.7, excluding plain wire.
creep, shrinkage and temperature.
REINFORCEMENT , PLAIN are bars or wires
NODAL ZONE is a volume of concrete around a node conforming to Section 420.2.1.4 or 420.2.1.7 that do
that is assumed to transfer strut-and-tie forces through the not conform to definition of deformed reinforcement.
node.
REINFORCEMENT, PRESTRESSED is a prestressing
NODE is a point in a strut-and-tie model where the axes reinforcement that has been tensioned to impart forces to
of the struts, ties, and concentrated forces acting on the concrete.
joint intersect.
REINFORCEMEN T, BONDED PRESTRESSED is a
ONE-WAY CONSTRUCTION is members designed to pretensioned reinforcement or prestressed reinforcement
be capable of supporting all loads through bending in a in a bonded tendon.
single direction; refer to two-way construction.
REINFORCEMEN T, PRESTRESSING is a high-
PEDESTAL is a member with a ratio of height-to-least strength reinforcement such as strand, wire, or bar
lateral dimension less than or equal to three used conforming to Section 420.3.1.
primarily to support axial compressive load; for a tapered
member, the least lateral dimension is the average of the REINFORCEMENT, WELDED WIRE is a plain or
top and bottom dimensions of the smaller side. deformed wire fabricated into sheets or rolls conforming
to Section 420.2.1.7.
PLASTIC HINGE REGION is a length of frame
element over which flexural yielding is intended to occur REINFORCEMENT, WELDED DEFORMED
due to earthquake design displacements, extending not STEEL BAR MAT is a mat conforming to Section
less than a distance h from the critical section where 420.2.1.5 consisting of two layers of deformed bars at
flexural yielding initiates. right angles to each other welded at the intersections.

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REINFORCEMENT, ANCHOR is an reinforcement SPLITTING TENSILE STRENGTH is a tensile

used ta, transfer the full design load from the anchors into strength of concrete determined in accordance with
the structural member. ASTM C496M as described in "Specifications for
Lightweight Aggregate for Structural Concrete" (ASTM
REINFORCEMENT, SUPPLEMENTARY is a C330).
reinforcement that acts to restrain the potential concrete
breakout but is not designed to transfer the full design STEEL ELEMENT, BRITTLE is an element with a
load from the anchors into the structural member. tensile test elongation of less than 14 percent, or reduction
in area of less than 30 percent at failure.
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY is a classification
assigned to a structure based on its occupancy category STEEL ELEMENT, DUCTILE is an element with a
and the severity of the design earthquake ground motion tensile test elongation of at least 14 percent and reduction
at the site, as defined in Section 402 of this Code. in area of at least 30 percent; Steel element meeting the
requirements of A TM A307 shall be considered ductile;
SEISMIC-FORCE-RESISTING SYSTEM is a portion except as modified by for earthquake effects, deformed
of the structure designed to resist earthquake effects reinforcing bars meeting the requirement of ASTM
required by the legally adopted general building code A6 l 5M. A 706M, or A955M shall be on idered as ductile
using the applicable provisions and load combinations. steel elements.

SEISMIC HOOK is a hook on a stirrup, or crosstie STIRRUP is an reinforcement used to resist shear and
having a bend not less than 135 degrees, except that torsion stresses in a structural member; typically
circular hoops shall have a bend not less than 90 degrees; deformed bars, deformed wires, or welded wire
hooks shall have a 6db, but not less than 75 mm. The reinforcement either single leg or bent into L, U or
hooks shall engage the longitudinal reinforcement and the rectangular shapes and located perpendicular to or at an
extension shall project into the interior of the stirrup or angle to longitudinal reinforcement. Refer to "tie."
hoop.
STRENGTH, DESIGN is a nominal strength multiplied
SHEAR CAP is a projection below the slab used to by a strength reduction factor, <J,.
increase the slab shear strength.
STRENGTH, NOMINAL is strength of a member or
SHEATHING is a material encasmg prestressing cross section calculated in accordance with provisions and
reinforcement to prevent bonding of the prestressing assumptions of the strength design method of this chapter
reinforcement with the surrounding concrete, to provide before application of any strength reduction factors.
corrosion protection, and to contain the corrosion
inhibiting coating. STRENGTH, REQUIRED is strength of a member or
cross section required to resist factored loads or related
SPACING is a center-to-center distance between adjacent internal moments and forces in such combinations as are
items, such as longitudinal reinforcement, transverse stipulated in this chapter.
reinforcement, prestressing reinforcement, or anchors.
STRESS is the intensity of force per unit area.
SPACING, CLEAR is a least dimension between the
outermost surfaces of adjacent items. STRESS LENGTH is a length of anchor, extending
beyond concrete in which it is anchored, subject to full
SPAN LENGTH is a distance between supports. tensile load applied to anchor, and for which cross-
sectional area is minimum and constant.
SPECIAL SEISMIC SYSTEMS is a structural systems
that use special moment frames, special structural walls, STRUCTURAL CONCRETE is a concrete used for
or both. structural purposes, including plain and reinforced
concrete.
SPECIALTY INSERT is a predesigned and
prefabricated cast-in anchors specifically designed for STRUCTURAL DIAPHRAGM is a member, such as a
attachment of bolted or slotted connections. floor or roof slab, that transmits forces acting in the plane
of the member to the vertical elements of the seismic-
SPIRAL REINFORCEMENT is a continuously wound force-resisting system. A structural diaphragm may
reinforcement in the form of a cylindrical helix. include chords and collectors as part of the diaphragm.

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STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY is an ability ofa structure TENDON, EXTERNAL is a tendon external to the
through strength, redundancy, ductility, and detailing of member concrete cross section in post-tensioned
reinforcement to redistribute stresses and maintain overall applications.
stability if localized damage or significant overstress
occurs. TENDON, UNBONDED is a tendon in which prestressed
reinforcement is prevented from bonding to the concrete.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM interconnected members The prestressing force is permanently transferred to the
designed to meet performance requirements. concrete at the tendon ends by the anchorages only.

STRUCTURAL TRUSS is an assemblage of reinforced TENSION-CONTROLLED SECTION is a cross

concrete members subjected primarily to axial forces. section in which the net tensile strain in the extreme
tension steel at nominal strength is greater than or equal to
STRUCTURAL WALL is a wal I proportioned to resist 0.005.
combinations of shears, moments, and axial forces in the
plane of the wall; a shear wall is a structural wall. TIE is a loop of reinforcing bar or wire enclosing
longitudinal reinforcement; a continuously wound bar or
STRUCTURAL WALL, ORDINARY REINFORCED wire in the form of a circle, rectangle, or other polygon
CONCRETE is a wall complying with the requirements shape without re-entrant comers is acceptable; refer to
of Sections 41 I. stirrup or hoop; or a tension member in a strut-and-tie
model.
STRUCTURAL WALL, ORDINARY PLAIN
CONCRETE is a wall complying with the TRANSFER is an act of transferring stress in
requirements of Section 414. prestressing reinforcement from jacks or pretensioning
bed to concrete member.
STRUCTURAL WALL, INTERMEDIATE
PRECAST is a wall complying with Section 418.5. TRANSFER LENGTH is a length of embedded
pretensioned reinforcement required to transfer the
STRUCTURAL WALL, SPECIAL is a cast-in-place effective prestress to the concrete.
structural wall in accordance with Sections 418.2.3
through 418.2.8 and 418.10; or precast structural wall TWO-WAY CONSTRUCTION are members designed
accordance with Sections 418.2.3 through 418.2.8 and to be capable of supporting loads through bending in two
418.11. directions; Some slabs and foundations are considered
two-way construction, Refer to one-way construction.
STRUT is a compression member in a strut-and-tie model
representing the resultant of a parallel or a fan-shaped WALL is a vertical element designed to resist axial load,
compression field. lateral load, or both, with a horizontal length-to-thickness
ratio greater than three, used to enclose or separate spaces.
STRUT, BOTTLE-SHAPED is a strut that is wider at
mid-length than at its ends. WALL SEGMENT is a portion of wall bounded by
vertical or horizontal openings or edges.
STRUT-AND-TIE MODEL is a truss model of a
WALL SEGMENT, HORIZONTAL is a segment of
structural member or of a D-region in such a member,
a structural wall, bounded vertically by two openings or
made up of struts and ties connected at nodes, capable of
by an opening and an edge.
transferring the factored loads to the supports or to
adjacent B-regions.
WALL SEGMENT, VERTICAL is a segment of a
structural wall, bounded horizontally by two openings or
TENDON In post-tensioned members, a tendon is a
by an opening and an edge; Wall piers are vertical wall
complete assembly consisting of anchorages, prestressing
segments.
reinforcement, and sheathing with coating for unbounded
applications or ducts filled with grout for bonded
WALL PIER is a vertical wall segments with dimensions
applications.
and reinforcement intended to result in shear demand
being limited by flexural yielding of the vertical
TENDON, BONDED is a tendon in which prestressed
reinforcement in the pier.
reinforcement is continuously bonded to the concrete
through grouting of ducts embedded within the concrete
cross section.

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WATER- 'M NTJTI M TERIAL RATI is a SECTION 403

Lio f mass of water, excluding that abs rbed by the
aggregate Lo the mass of ccmentitiou· material in a REFERENCED STANDARDS
mixture, Lated a a decimal.
403.1 Scope
WORK is the entire construction or separately
identifiable parts thereof that are required to be furnished 403.1 Standards, or specific sections thereof, cited in
under the construction documents. this Code including Annex Appendices, or Supplements
where pr s ribed, are referenced without exception in this
YIELD STRENGTH is a specified rmmmum yield Code, 1111lc s pecilically noted. it d standards are listed
strength or yield point f reinforcement; yield strength or in the following with their serial cl slgnations, including
yield point hall b determined in ten ion according to year of adoption or revision.
applicable ASTM standards as modified by this section.
403.2 Referenced Standards

403.2.1 American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Article Desi nation Title

Article 5.10.9.6 AASHTO LRFD Bridge
Article 5.10.9.7.2 Design Specifications,
Article 5.10.9.7.3 6th Editi n, 2012
AASHTO LRFD Bridge
Article 10.3.2.3 Construction Specifications,
3rd Edition, 2010

403.2.2 American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Standard/ Section
Title
Desi nation
Section 4.2.3 of
Specifications for Structural Concrete
ACI 301-10
Building Code Requirements for
ACI 318.2-14
Concrete Thin Shells
Residential Code Requirements for
ACI 332-14
Structural Concrete and ommentai
Qualification of Post-Installed
ACI 355.2-07 Mechanical Anchors in Concrete and
ommentary
Qualification of Post-
ACI 355.4-11 Installed Adhesive Anchors in
Concrete
Acceptance Criteria for Moment
ACI374.1-05
Frames Based on Structural Testin
Specification for Unbonded Single-
ACI 423.7-07
Strand Tendon Materials
Acceptance Criteria for Special
Unbonded Post-Tensioned Precast
ACI ITG-5 .1-07
Structural Walls Based on Validation
Testin

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403.2.3 American Society of Civil Engineers Standard

Designation Title
(ASCE)/Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
Standard Specification for
Section High- Strength Low-Alloy
Title
Desiznation Structural Steel, up to 345 MPa
A588/A588M-IO
Section 2.3.3. Minimum Yield Point, with
Load Combinations Atmospheric Corrosion
including Flood Loads ASCE/SEI 7-10 Minimum Resistance
Section 2.3.4, Design Loads for Buildings Standard Specification for
Load Combinations and Other Structures Deformed and Plain Carbon-
A615/A615M-12
excluding Atmospheric Steel Bars for Concrete
Ice Loads Reinforcement
Steel Deformed and Plain
403.2.4 ASTM International A706/A706M-09b Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement
Standard Standard Specification for
Title
Desianation A 722/ A 722M- l 2 Uncoated High-Strength Steel
Standard Specification for Bars for Prestressing Concrete
A36/A36M-!2
Carbon Structural Steel Standard Specification for Zinc-
Standard Specification for Pipe, A767/A767M-09 Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars
Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, for Concrete Reinforcement
A53/A53M-12
Zinc-Coated, Welded and Standard Specification for
Seamless A775/A775M-07b Epoxy-Coated Steel
Standard Specification for Reinforcing Bars
Al84/Al84M-06 Welded Deformed Steel Bar · Standard Specification for Steel
(2011) Mats for Concrete A820/A820M-l l Fibers for Fiber-Reinforced
Reinforcement Concrete
Standard Specification for High- Standard Specification for
A242/ A242M-04
Strength Low-Alloy Structural A884/A884M-12 Epoxy- Coated Steel Wire and
(2009)
Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement
Standard Specification for Standard Specification for
Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and A934/A934M-07 Epoxy- Coated Prefabricated
A307-12
Threaded Rod, 420 MPa Tensile Steel Reinforcing Bars
Strength Standard Specification for
Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Stainless-
A955/ A955M- l2c1
A416/A416M-12a Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven- Steel Bars for Concrete
Wire for Prestressed Concrete Reinforcement
Standard Specification for Standard Specification for
Uncoated Stress-Relieved Steel Headed Steel Bars for
Wire for Prestressed Concrete Concrete Reinforcement
A421/A421M-10 A970/A970M-12
including Supplementary including Annex Al
Requirement I, Requirements or Class HA
Low- Relaxation Wire Headed Dimensions
Standard Specification for Standard Specification for
A992/A992M-l l
Cold- Formed Welded and Structural Steel Shapes
A500/A500M-!Oa Seamless Carbon Steel Standard Specification for Rail-
Structural Tubing in Rounds Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed
A996/ A996M-09b
and Shapes Bars for Concrete
Standard Specification for Hot- Reinforcement
A501-07 Formed· Welded and Seamless Standard Specification for
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing Deformed and Plain Stainless
Al022/Al022M-07 Steel Wire and Welded Wire
Standard Specification for
High- Strength Low-Alloy for Concrete Reinforcement
A572/A572M-12a Columbium- Vanadium
Structural Steel

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Standard Standard
Title Title
Designation Designation
Standard Specification for Standard Specification for
Deformed and Plain, Low- C330/C330M-09 Lightweight Aggregates for
Al035/Al035M-l l Carbon, Chromium, Steel Bars Structural Concrete
for Concrete Reinforcement Standard Test Method for
Standard Specification for Steel C496/C496M-l l Splitting Tensile Strength of
A1044/Al044M-05 Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
Stud Assemblies for Shear
(2010) Reinforcement of Concrete Standard Test Method or
Standard Specification for Zinc C567/C567M-l l Determining Density of
AJ055/Al055M-10 cl and Epoxy Dual-Coated Steel Structural Lightweight Concrete
Reinforcing Bars Standard Specification for
C595/C595M- l 2c1
Standard Specification for Zinc- Blended Hydraulic Cements
Coated (Galvanized) Steel Standard Specification for Coal
A1060/Al060M-1 l cl Welded Wire Reinforcement, Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Plain and Deformed, for C618-12a
Natural Pozzolan for Use in
Concrete Concrete
Standard Specification for Standard Specification for
Carbon- Steel Wire and Welded Concrete Made by Volumetric
Al 064/A 1064M-12 C685/C685M-l 1
Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Batching and Continuous
Deformed, for Concrete Mixing
Standard Test Method for Standard Specification for
Bulk Density("Unit Weight") C845/C845M-12
C29/C29M-09 Expansive Hydraulic Cement
and Voids in Aggregate Standard Specification for Slag
Standard Practice for C989/C989M-l 2a Cement for Use in Concrete and
C31/C31M-12 Making and Curing Concrete Mortars
Test Specimens in the Field Standard Test Method for
Standard Specification for Length Change of Hydraulic-
C33/C33M-13 Cl012/Cl012M-13
Concrete Aggregates Cement Mortars Exposed to a
Standard Test Method for Sulfate Solution
C39/C39M-12a Compressive Strength of Standard Specification for
Cvlindrical Concrete Specimens Cl017/Cl017M-07 Chemical Admixtures for Use in
Standard Test Method for Producing Flowing Concrete
Obtaining and Testing Drilled Standard Practice for
C42/C42M-13 Cores and Sawed Beams of Laboratories Testing Concrete
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for
Cl077-13
Standard Specification for Use in Construction and
C94/C94M-12a Ready- Mixed Concrete Criteria for Laboratory
Standard Specification for Evaluation
C144-11 Aggregate for Masonry Mortar Standard Specification for Fiber-
Cl 116/Cl 16M-10a
Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete
C150/C150M-12 Portland Cement Standard Performance
Standard Practice for Sampling Cll57/Cll57M-ll Specification for Hydraulic
C172/Cl72M-10 Freshly Mixed Concrete Cement
Standard Test Method for Air Standard Test Method for
Cl218/1218M-
Content of Freshly Mixed Water-Soluble Chloride in
Cl 73/173M-12 99(2008)
Concrete by the Volumetric Mortar and Concrete
Method Standard Specification for Silica
Standard Test Method for Air Cl240-12 Fume Used in Cementitious
Content of Freshly Mixed Mixtures
C231/C231M-10 Concrete by the Pressure Standard Test for
Cl580-09c1
Method Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
Standard Specification for
Standard Specification for
Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-
C260/C260M-l Oa Air-Entraining Admixtures Cl582/Cl582M-l l
Induced Corrosion of
For Concrete
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Standard SECTION 404

Title
Designation
Standard Specification for STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
C 1602/C I 602M-12
Mixing Water Used in the REQUIREMENTS
Production of Hydraulic Cement
Concrete 404.1 Scope
Standard Test Method for
Flexural Performance of Fiber- 404.1.1 This section shall apply to design of structural
C1609/CI609M-12 Reinforced Concrete (Using concrete in structures or portions of structures defined in
Beam With Third- Point Section 40 I.
Loading)
Standard Test Method for 404.2 Materials
D516-ll
Sulfate Ion in Water
Standard Test Method for 404.2.1 Design properties of concrete shall be selected
04130-08 Sulfate Ion in Brackish Water, to be in accordance with Section 419.
Seawater, and Brines
404.2.2 Design properties of reinforcement shall be
I
403.2.5 American Welding Society (A WS) selected to be in accordance with Section 420.

Standard 404.3 Design Loads

Title
Desi nation
A WS Dl.4/Dl.4M: Structural Welding Code 404.3.1 Loads and load combinations considered in I

2011 Reinforcing Steel design shall be in accordance with Section 405.

AWS Dl.1/Dl.IM: Structural Welding Code
2010 Steel 404.4 StructuralSystem and Load Paths

403.2.6 Australian Standard (AS) and New Zealand 404.4.1 The structural system shall include (a) through
Standard (NZS) (g), as applicable:

Standard a. Floor construction and roof construction, including

Title
Desi nation one-way and two-way slabs;
Steel Reinforcing
AS/NZS 4671 : 2001
Material b. Beams and joists;
NZS 3101: 2006 Concrete Structures Standard
Part l&Part2 Design of Concrete Structures c. Column;
NZS 3109 Welding of Reinforcing Steel
Amendment2 d. Wall; I

Structural Steel Welding-

AS/NZS 1554.3: 2008
W elding of Reinforcing Steel e. Diaphragms;
Part 3

f. Foundations;

g. Joints, connections, and anchors as required to

transmit forces from one component to another.

404.4.2 Design of structural members including joints

and connections given in Section 404.4.1 shall be in
accordance with Sections 407 through 418.

404.4.3 It shall be permitted to design a structural

system comprising structural members not in accordance
with Sections 404.4.1 and 404.4.2, provided the structural
system is approved in accordance with Section 401.10. I.

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404.4.4 The structural system shall be designed to resist 404.4.7.4 Diaphragms shall be designed to resist
the factored loads in load combinations given in Section applicable lateral loads from soil and hydrostatic pressure
4oi4.3 without exceeding the appropriate member design and other loads assigned to the diaphragm by structural
strengths, considering one or more continuous load paths analysis.
from the point of load application or origination to the
final point of resistance. 404.4.7.5 Collectors shall be provided where required to
transmit forces between diaphragms and vertical
404.4.5 Structural systems shall be designed to elements.
accommodate anticipated volume change and differential
settlement. 404.4. 7 .6 Diaphragms that are part of the seismic-force-
resisting system shall be designed for the applied forces.
404.4.6 Seismic-Force-Resisting System In structures assigned to seismic zone 4, the diaphragm
design shall be in accordance with Section 418.
404.4.6.1 Every structure shall be assigned to a seismic
zones 4, or 2, in accordance with the general building 404.5 Structural Analysis
code or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction
in areas without a legally adopted building code. 404.5.1 Analytical procedures shall satisfy
compatibility of deformations and equilibrium of forces.
404.4.6.2 Structural systems designated as part of the
seismic-force-resisting system shall be restricted to those 404.5.2 The methods of analyses given in Section 406
systems designated by the general building code or as shall be permitted.
determined by the authority having jurisdiction in areas
without a legally adopted building code. 404.6 Strength

404.4.6.3 Structural systems assigned to seismic zone 2 404.6.1 Design strength of a member and its joints and
shall satisfy the applicable requirements of this Code. connections, in terms of moment, axial force, shear,
Structures assigned to seismic zone 2 are not required to torsion, and bearing, shall be taken as the nominal
be designed in accordance with Section 418. strength Sn, multiplied by the applicable strength
reduction factor </J.
404.4.6.4 Structural systems assigned to seismic zone 4
shall satisfy the requirements of Section 418 in addition to 404.6.2 Structures and structural members shall have
applicable requirements of other sections of this Code. design strength at all sections, <J,Sn, greater than or equal
to the required strength U calculated for the factored
404.4.6.5 In structures assigned to seismic zone 4, loads and forces in such combinations as required by this
structural members assumed not to be part of the seismic- Section or the general building code.
force-resisting system shall be permitted, provided their
effect on the response of the system is considered and 404. 7 Serviceability
accommodated in the structural design. Consequences of
damage to structural and nonstructural members that are 404. 7.1 Evaluation of performance at service load
not a part of the seismic-force-resisting system shall be conditions shall consider reactions, moments, torsions,
considered. shears, and axial forces induced by prestressing, creep,
shrinkage, temperature change, axial deformation,
404.4. 7 Diaphragms restraint of attached structural members, and foundation
settlement.
404.4.7.1 Diaphragms, such as floor or roof slabs, shall
be designed to resist simultaneously both out-of-plane 404.7.2 For structures, structural members, and their
gravity loads and in-plane lateral forces in load connections, the requirements of Section 404.7.1 shall be
combinations given in Section 404.3. deemed to be satisfied if designed in accordance with the
provisions of the applicable member sections.
404.4.7.2 Diaphragms and their connections to framing
members shall be designed to transfer forces between the 404.8 Durability
diaphragm and framing members.
404.8.l Concrete mixtures shall be designed in
404.4.7.3 Diaphragms and their connections shall be accordance with the requirements of Sections 419.3.2 and
designed to provide lateral support to vertical, horizontal, 426.4, considering applicable environmental exposure to
and inclined elements. provide required durability.

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404.8.2 Reinforcement shall be protected from 404.12 Requirements for Specific Types of
corrosion in accordance with Section 420.6. Construction

404.9 Sustainability 404.12.1 Precast Concrete Systems

404.9.1 The licensed design professional shall be 404.12.1 Design of precast concrete members and
permitted to specify in the construction documents connections shall include loading and restraint conditions
sustainability requirements in addition to strength, from initial fabrication to end use in the structure,
serviceability, and durability requirements of this Code. including form removal, storage, transportation, and
erection.
404.9.2 The strength, serviceability, and durability
requirements of this Code shall take precedence over 404.12.1.2 Design, fabrication, and construction of
sustainability considerations. precast members and their connections shall include the
effects of tolerances.
404.10 StructuralIntegrity
404.12.1.3 When precast members are incorporated into
404.10.1 General a structural system, the forces and deformations occurring
in and adjacent to connections shall be included in the
404.10.1.1 Reinforcement and connections shall be design.
detailed to tie the structure together effectively and to
improve overall structural integrity. 404.12.1.4 Where system behavior requires in-plane
loads to be transferred between the members of a precast
404.10.2 Minimum Requirementsfor Structural floor or wall system, (a) and (b) shall be satisfied:
Integrity
a. In-plane load paths shall be continuous through both
404.10.2.1 Structural members and their connections shall connections and members.
be in accordance with structural integrity requirements in
Table 404. l0.2.1. b. Where tension loads occur, a load path of steel or
steel reinforcement, with or without splices, shall be
Table 404.10.2.1 provided.
Minimum Requirements for StructuralIntegrity
404.12.1.5 Distribution of forces that act perpendicular
MemberT e Section to the plane of precast members shall be established by
Non-prestressed two-way slabs 408.7.4.2 analysis or test.
Prestressed two-wa slabs 408.7.5.6
Non- restressed two-way ioist systems 408.8.1.6 404.12.2 Prestressed Concrete Systems
Cast-in-place beams 409.7.7
Non-prestressed one-wa ioist systems 409.8.1.6 404.12.2.1 Design of prestressed members and systems
Precast joints and connections 416.2.1.8 shall be based on strength and on behavior at service
conditions at all critical stages during the life of the
structure from the time prestress is first applied.
404.11 Fire Resistance

404.11.1 Structural concrete members shall satisfy the 404.12.2.2 Provisions shall be made for effects on
adjoining construction of elastic and plastic deformations,
fire protection requirements of the general building code.
deflections, changes in length, and rotations due to
prestressing. Effects of temperature change, restraint of
404.11.2 Where the general building code requires a
attached structural members, foundation settlement, creep,
thickness of concrete cover for fire protection greater than
and shrinkage shall also be considered.
the concrete cover specified in Section 420.6.1, such
greater thickness shall govern.
404.12.2.3 Stress concentrations due to prestressing
shall be considered in design.

404.12.2.4 Effect of loss of area due to open ducts shall

be considered in computing section properties before
grout in post-tensioning ducts has attained design
strength.

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404.12.2.5 Post-tensioning tendons shall be permitted SECTION 405

to be external to any concrete section of a member.
Strength and serviceability design requirements of this LOADS
Code shall be used to evaluate the effects of external
tendon forces on the concrete structure. 405.1 Scope

404.12.3 Composite Concrete Flexural Members 405.1.1 This Section shall apply to selection of load
factors and combinations used in design, except as
404.12.3.1 This Chapter shall apply to composite permitted in Section 427.
concrete flexural members as defined in Section 402.
405.2 General
404.12.3.2 Individual members shall be designed for all
critical stages of loading. 405.2.1 Loads shall include self-weight; applied loads;
and effects of prestressing, earthquakes, restraint of
404.12.3.3 Members shall be designed to support all volume change, and differential settlement.
loads introduced prior to full development of design
strength of composite members. 405.2.2 Loads and seismic zones shall be m
accordance with the general building code, or determined
404.12.3.4 Reinforcement shall be detailed to minimize by another authority having jurisdiction in areas without a
cracking and to prevent separation of individual legally adopted building code.
components of composite members.
405.2.3 Live load reductions shall be permitted in
404.12.4 Composite Steel and Concrete accordance with the general building code or, in the
Construction absence of a general building code, in accordance with
ASCE/SEI 7.
404.12.4.1 Composite compression members shall
include all members reinforced longitudinally with 405.3 Load Factors and Combinations
structural steel shapes, pipe, or tubing with or without
longitudinal bars. 405.3.1 Required strength, U, shall be at least equal to
the effects of factored loads in Table 405.3.1, with
404.12.4.1 The design of composite compression exceptions and additions in Sections 405 .3 .3 through
members shall be in accordance with Section 410. 405.3.12.

404.12.5 Structural Plain Concrete Systems Table 405.3.1 Load Combinations

404.12.5.1 The design of structural plain concrete Primary

Load Designation Equation
members, both cast-in-place and precast, shall be in Load
accordance with Section 414. U= l.4D (405.3la) D
U= I.2D + l.6l + 0.5 (Lror R) (405.3lb l
404.13 Construction and Inspection U = l.2D + 1.6 (Lr or R)
(405.3lc) Lror R
+ (1.0L or 0.5W)
U= l.2D+ I.OW+ 1.0l
404.13.1 Specifications for construction execution shall
+ 0.5 (Lr or R)
(405.3ld) w
be in accordance with Section 426.
U = l.2D + I.OE+ l.OL (405.3le) E
404.13.2 Specifications for construction execution shall U= 0.9D + I.OW (405.3lf) w
be in accordance with Section 426. U= 0.9D + 1.0 E (405.3 lg) E

404.14 Strength Evaluation of Existing Structures 405.3.2 The effect of one or more loads not acting
simultaneously shall be investigated.
404.14.1 Strength evaluation of existing structures shall
be in accordance with Section 427. 405.3.3 The load factor on live load Lin Eqs. 405.3. le,
405.3.ld, and 405.3.le shall be permitted to be reduced to
0.5 except for (a), (b), or (c):

a. Garages;
b. Areas occupied as places of public assembly;

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c. Areas where Lis greater than 4.8 kPa. 405.3.8 If lateral earth pressure H is present, it shall be
included in the load combination equations of Section
405.3.4 If applicable, L shall include (a) through (f): 405.3.1 in accordance with (a), (b), or (c):

a. Concentrated live loads; a. If H acts alone or adds to the primary load, it shall be
included with a load factor of 1.6 in Eq. 405.3. la
b. Vehicular loads; through 405.3.le;

c. Crane loads; b. If the effect of H is permanent and counteracts the

primary load, it shall be included with a load factor of
d. Loads on hand rails, guardrails, and vehicular 0.9 in Eq. 405.3. lf and 405.3. lg;
barrier systems;
c. If the effect of H is not permanent but, when present,
e. Impact effects; counteracts the primary load, H shall not be included
in Eq. 405.3.la through 405.3.lg.
f. Vibration effects.
405.3.9 If a structure is in a flood zone, the flood loads
405.3.5 If wind load W is based on service-level loads, and the appropriate load factors and combinations of
1. 6W shall be used in place of 1. OW in Eqs. 405.3.ld ASCE/SEI 7 shall be used.
and 405.3.lf, and 0.8W shall be used in place of0.5W
in Eq. 405.3. le. 405.3.10 Required strength U shall include internal load
effects due to reactions induced by prestressing with a
405.3.6 The structural effects of forces due to restraint load factor of 1.0.
of volume change and differential settlement, T, shall be
considered in combination with other loads if the effects 405.3.11 For post-tensioned anchorage zone design, a
of T can adversely affect structural safety or performance. load factor of 1.2 shall be applied to the maximum
The load factor for T shall be established considering the prestressing reinforcement jacking force.
uncertainty associated with the likely magnitude of T, the
probability that the maximum effect of T will occur
simultaneously with other applied loads, and the potential
adverse consequences if the effect of T is greater than
assumed. The load factor on T shall not have a value less
than 1.0.

405.3.7 If fluid load F is present, it shall be included in

the load combination equations of Section 405.3.1 in
accordance with (a), (b), (c) or (d):

a. If Facts alone or adds to the effects of D, it shall be

included with a load factor of 1.4 in Eq. 405.3.la;

b. If F adds to the primary load, it shall be included

with a load factor of 1.2 in Eq. 405.3.1 b through
405.3.le;

c. If F adds to the primary load, it shall be included

with a load factor of 1.2 in Eq. 405.3.lb through
405.3.le;

d. If the effect of F is permanent and counteracts the

primary load, it shall be included with a load factor of
0.9 in Eq. 405.3.lg.

e. If the effect of F is not permanent but, when present,

counteracts the primary load, F shall not be included
in Eq. 405.3.la through 405.3.lg.

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406.2.4.4 A member or region shall be permitted to be

SECTION 406 analyzed and designed using the strut-and-tie method in
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS accordance with Section 423.

406.1 Scope 406.2.5 Slenderness effects shall be permitted to be

neglected if (a) or (b) is satisfied:
406.1.1 This section shall apply to methods of
analysis, modeling of members and structural systems, a. For columns not braced against sidesway
and calculation of load effects.
kl < 22
__ u (406.2.5a)
406.2 General r -

406.2.1 Members and structural systems shall be b. For columns braced against sidesway
permitted to be modeled in accordance with Section
406.3. kl
_u s 34 + 12Mi/M2 (406.2.5b)
r
406.2.2 All members and structural systems shall be
analyzed for the maximum effects of loads including the and
arrangements of live load in accordance with Section
406.4. kl
~<40 (406.2.5c)
r -
406.2.3 Methods of analysis permitted by this Section
shall be (a) through (e): where M1/M2 is negative if the column is bent in single
curvature, and positive for double curvature.
a. The simplified method for analysis of continuous
beams and one-way slabs for gravity loads in Section If bracing elements resisting lateral movement of a storey
406.5; have a total stiffness of at least 12 times the gross lateral
stiffness of the columns in the direction considered, it
b. First-order in Section 406.6; shall be permitted to consider columns within the storey
to be braced against sidesway.
c. Elastic second-order in Section 406.7 (d) inelastic
second-orders in Section 406.8 (e) Finite element in 406.2.5.1 The radius of gyration, r, shall be permitted to
Section 406.9; be calculated by (a),(b),or (c):

d. Inelastic second-order in Section 406.8;

( 406.2.5.1)
e. Finite element in Section 406.9.

406.2.4 Additional analysis methods that are permitted b. 0.30 times the dimension in the direction stability
include Sections 406.2.4.1 through 406.2.4.4. is being considered for rectangular columns;

406.2.4.1 Two-way slabs shall be permitted to be

analyzed for gravity loads in accordance with (a) or (b): c. 0.25 times the diameter of circular columns.

a. Direct design method in Section 408.10;

406.2.5.2 For composite columns, the radius of gyration,
b. Equivalent frame method in Section 408.11. r, shall not be taken greater than:

406.2.4.2 Slender walls shall be permitted to be analyzed r = (Eclg/S)Eslsx

in accordance with Section 411.8 for out-of-plane effects. (406.2.5.2)
. (EcAg/S)EsAsx
406.2.4.3 Diaphragms shall be permitted to be
analyzed in accordance with Section 412.4.2.
Longitudinal bars located within a concrete core encased
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surrounding a structural steel core shall be permitted to be 0. Sbw and an effective flange width less than or equal to
used in calculating Asx and lsx· 4bw,

406.2.6 Unless slenderness effects are neglected as

406.3.2.3 For prestressed T-beams, it shall be permitted
permitted by Section 406.2.5, the design of columns,
to use the geometry provided by Sections 406.3 .2.1 and
restraining beams, and other supporting members shall be 406.3.2.2.
based on the factored forces and moments considering
second order effects in accordance with Sections 406.6.4,
406.4 Arrangement of Live Load
406.7, or 406.8. Mu including second-order effects shall
not exceed 1. 4M u due to first-order effects.
406.4.1 For the design of floors or roofs to resist
gravity loads, it shall be permitted to assume that live load
406.3 Modeling Assumptions is applied only to the level under consideration.

406.3.1 General 406.4.2 For one-way slabs and beams, it shall be

permitted to assume (a) and (b):
406.3.1.1 Relative stiffnesses of members within
I
structural systems shall be based on reasonable and a. Maximum positive Mu near midspan occurs with
consistent assumptions.
factored L on the span and on alternate spans;

406.3.1.2 To calculate moments and shears caused by

b. Maximum negative Mu at a support occurs with
gravity loads in columns, beams, and slabs, it shall be
factored L on adjacent spans only.
permitted to use a model limited to the members in the
level being considered and the columns above and below
406.4.3 For two-way slab systems, factored moments
that level. It shall be permitted to assume far ends of
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 406.4.3 .1,
columns built integrally with the structure to be fixed.
406.4.3.2, or 406.4.3.3, and shall be at least the moments
resulting from factored L applied simultaneously to all
406.3.1.3 The analysis model shall consider the effects
panels.
of variation of member cross-sectional properties, such as
that due to haunches.
406.4.3.1 If the arrangement of L is known, the slab
system shall be analyzed for that arrangement.
406.3.2 T-beam Geometry

406.3.2.1 For non-prestressed T-beams supporting

406.4.3.2 If Lis variable and does not exceed 0. 75D, or
the nature of I:, is such that all panels will be loaded
monolithic or composite slabs, the effective flange width
simultaneously, it shall be permitted to assume that
br shall include the beam web width bw plus an effective
maximum Mu at all sections occurs with factored L
overhanging flange width in accordance with Table
applied simultaneously to all panels.
406.3.2.1, where h is the slab thickness and Sw is the
clear distance to the adjacent web.
406.4.3.3 For loading conditions other than those
defined in Section 406.4.3.1 or 406.4.3.2, it shall be
Table 4 O 6.3.2.1: Dimensional Limits for Effective permitted to assume (a) and (b):
Overhanging Flange Width for T-Beams I
a. Maximum positive Mu near midspan of panel occurs II
Effective overhanging flange
Flange location with 75 percent of factored L on the panel and
width, beyond face of web
alternate panels;
8h
Each side of web Least of: Sw/2 b. Maximum negative Mu at a support occurs with 75
fn/8
percent of factored Lon adjacent panels only.
6h
One side of web Least of: Sw/2 406.5 Simplified Method of Analysis for Non-
fn/12
Prestressed Continuous Beams and One-way
Slabs
406.3.2.2 Isolated non-prestressed T-beams in which the
flange is used to provide additional compression area 406.5.1 It shall be permitted to calculate Mu and Vu
shall have a flange thickness greater than or equal to due to gravity loads in accordance with this section for

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continuous beams and one-way slabs satisfying (a) Table 406.5.4 Approximate Shears for
through (e): Non-Prestressed Continuous Beams and One-Way
Slabs
a. Members are prismatic;
Location
b. Loads are uniformly distributed; Exterior face of first interior
SU Ort

c. L s 3D; Face of all other supports

d. There are at least two spans;

406.5.5 Floor or roof level moments shall be resisted
by distributing the moment between columns immediately
e. The longer of two adjacent spans does not exceed
above and below the given floor in proportion to the
the shorter by more than 20 percent.
relative column stiffnesses considering conditions of
restraint.
406.5.2 Mu due to gravity loads shall be calculated in
accordance with Table 406.5.2.
406.6 First-order Analysis
Table 406.5.2 ApproximateMoments for Non-
Prestressed Continuous Beams and One-Way Slabs 406.6.1 General

Location Condition M ..
406.6.1.1 Slenderness effects shall be considered in
Moment
accordance with Section 406.6.4, unless they are allowed
Discontinuous end
integral with Wuf~/14 to be neglected by Section 406.2.5.
End span support
Positive Discontinuous end 406.6.1.2 Redistribution of moments calculated by an
Wuf~/11
unrestrained elastic first-order analysis shall be permitted in
Jnterior accordance with Section 406.6.5.
spans
All Wuf~/16

Member built 406.6.2 Modeling of Members and Structural

Integrally with
supporting
Wuf~/24 Systems
Interior face
of exterior spandrel beam
support 406.6.2.1 Floor or roof level moments shall be resisted
Member built
integrally with Wuf~/16
by distributing the moment between columns immediately
supporting column above and below the· given floor in proportion to
Exterior face the relative column stiffnesses and considering conditions
Two spans Wuf~/9
of first of restraint.
interior More than two
support spans
Wuf~/10
406.6.2.2 For frames or continuous construction,
Negativ/lJ
Face of consideration shall be given to the effect of floor and roof
Other All Wuf~/11 load patterns on transfer of moment to exterior and
suooorts
interior columns, and of eccentric loading due to other
a) Slabs with spans causes.
not exceeding 3m.
Face of all b) Beams where
supports ratio of sum of
406.6.2.3 It shall be permitted to simplify the analysis
satisfying column stiffnesses
Wuf~/12 model by the assumptions of (a), (b ), or both:
(a) or (b) to beam stiffness
exceeds 8 at each a. Solid slabs or one-way joist systems built integrally
end of span
with supports, with clear spans not more than 3m.,
shall be permitted to be analyzed as continuous
[!] To calculate negative moments, in shall be the average of members on knife edge supports with spans equal to
the adjacent clear span lengths.
the clear spans of the member and width of support
beams otherwise neglected;
406.5.3 It Moments calculated in accordance with
Section 406.5.2 shall not be redistributed.
b. For frames or continuous construction, it shall be
permitted to assume the intersecting member regions
406.5.4 Vu due to gravity loads shall be calculated in
are rigid.
accordance with Table 406.5.4.

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406.6.3 Section Properties agreement with results of comprehensive tests and

analysis and I of other frame members shall be in
406.6.3.1 Factored Load Analysis accordance with Sections 406.6.3.1.1 and 406.6.3.1.2.

406.6.3.1.1 Floor Moment of inertia and cross-sectional 406.6.3.2 Service Load Analysis
area of members shall be calculated in accordance with
Tables 406.6.3.1.l(a) or 406.6.3.1.l(b), unless a 406.6.3.2.1 Immediate and time-dependent deflections
more rigorous analysis is used. If sustained lateral loads due to gravity loads shall be calculated in accordance with
are present, I for columns and walls shall be divided by Section 424.2.
(1 + Pds) where Pds is the ratio of maximum factored
sustained shear within a storey to the maximum factored 406.6.3.2.2 It shall be permitted to calculate immediate
shear in that storey associated with the same load lateral deflections using a moment of inertia of 1.4 times I
combination. defined in Section 406.6.3.1, or using a more detailed
analysis, but the value shall not exceed I g·
Table 4 0 6.6.3.1.l(a) Moment of Inertia and Cross-
Sectional Area Permitted for Elastic Analysis at 406.6.4 Slenderness Effects, Moment Magnification
Factored Load Level Method

Member Moment of Cross-Sectional 406.6.4.1 Unless Section 406.2.5 is satisfied, columns

and condition Inertia Area
and stories in structures shall be designated as being
Columns 0.70/g
nonsway or sway. Analysis of columns in nonsway
Uncracked 0.70/g frames or storeys shall be in accordance with Section
Walls 406.6.4.5. Analysis of columns in sway frames or storeys
Cracked 0.35/g 1.0A8
shall be in accordance with Section 406.6.4.6.
Beams 0.35/g

0.25/g 406.6.4.2 The cross-sectional dimensions of each

Flat plates and flat slabs
member used in an analysis shall be within 10 percent of
the specified member dimensions in construction
documents or the analysis shall be repeated. If the
Table 406.6.3.1.l(b) Alternative Moments oflnertia stiffnesses of Table 406.6.3.1.1 (b) are used in an analysis,
for Elastic Analysis at Factored Load the assumed member reinforcement ratio shall also be
within 10 percent of the specified member reinforcement
Alternative Value of I for Elastic Analysis in construction documents.
Member Minimum I Maximum

Columns
and walls
0.35/g ( 0.80+25- A")( Mu
A 1---0.5-
8 Puh
Pu) 1.
P0
0.875/g 406.6.4.3 It shall be permitted to analyze columns and
stories in structures as nonsway frames if (a) or (b) is
Beams,
flat
satisfied:
plates, 0.25/g (0.10 + 25p)(1.2 - 0.2~) 1, o.sr,
and flat a. The increase in column end moments due to second
slabs order effects does not exceed 5 percent of the first
Note: For continuous flexural members, I shall be permitted to be taken order end moments;
as the average of values obtained for the critical positive and negative
moment sections. Pu and Mu shall be calculated from the load b. Q in accordance with Section 406.6.4.4.1 does not
combination under consideration, or the combination of Pu and Mu that
produces the least value of I. exceed 0.05.

406.6.3.1.2 For factored lateral load analysis, it shall be 406.6.4.4 Stability Properties
permitted to assume I = 0. 51g for all members or to
calculate I by a more detailed analysis, considering the 406.6.4.4.1 The stability index for a storey, Q, shall be
reduced stiffness of all members under the loading calculated by:
conditions.
(406.6.4.4.1)
406.6.3.1.3 For factored lateral load analysis of two-way
slab systems without beams, which are designated as part
of the seismic-force-resisting system, I for slab members where L Pu and V us are the total factored vertical load
shall be defined by a model that is in substantial and horizontal storey shear, respectively, in the story

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being evaluated, and A0 is the first-order relative lateral r - Cm.fl ..,. 0

.., - .:::. . ( 406.6.4.5.2)
defleQtionbetween the top and the bottom of that storey 1--l{-
0.7SP,
due to Vus·

406.6.4.4.2 The critical buckling load, Pc, shall be 406.6.4.5.3 Cm shall be in accordance with (a) or (b):
calculated by:
a. For columns without transverse loads applied
between supports:
(406.6.4.4.2)
(406.6.4.5.3a)
406.6.4.4.3 The effective length factor k shall be
calculated using E c in accordance with Section 419 .2.2
where Mtf M2 is negative if the column is bent in single
and I in accordance with Section 406.6.3.1.1. For
curvature, and positive if bent in double curvature;
nonsway members, k shall be permitted to be taken as
1.0, and for sway members, k shall be at least 1.0. b. For columns with transverse loads applied between
supports.
406.6.4.4.4 For non-composite columns, (El)eff shall
be calculated in accordance with (a), (b), or (c): Cm= 1.0 ( 406.6.4.5 .3b)

a. 0.4Eclg 406.6.4.5.4 M2 in Eq. 406.6.4.5. l shall be at least

(EJ)eff = 1 + p (406.6.4.4.4a)
dns M2, min calculated according to Eq. 406.6.4.5.4 about
each axis separately.
b. 0. 2Eclg + Esfse
(El)eff = (406.6.4.4.4b)
1 + Pdns Mz,min = Pu(15 + 0.03h) ( 406.6.4.5.4)
c. Eel
(El)eff = 1+ p (406.6.4.4.4c) If Mz,min exceeds M2, Cm shall be taken equal to 1.0 or
dns calculated based on the ratio of the calculated end
moments M ti M 2, using Eq. 406.6.4.5.3a.
where P dns shall be the ratio of maximum factored
sustained axial load to maximum factored axial load 406.6.4.6 Moment Magnification Method: Sway
associated with the same load combination and I in Eq. Frames
406.6.4.4.4c is calculated according to Table
406.6.3.1.1 (b) for columns and walls. 406.6.4.6.1 Moments M1 and M2 at the ends of an
individual column shall be calculated by (a) and (b).
406.6.4.4.5 For composite columns, (EJ)eff shall be
calculated by Eq. 406.6.4.4.4b, Eq. 406.6.4.4.5, or from a
a. (406.6.4.6. la)
more detailed analysis.
b. ( 406.6.4.6.1 b)
(0. 2Eclg)
(EJ)eff = l p + Esfsx (406.6.4.4.5)
+ dn«
406.6.4.6.2 The moment magnifier lis shall be
406.6.4.5 Moment Magnification Method: calculated by (a), (b), or (c). If li5 exceeds 1.5, only (b) or
Nonsway Frames ( c) shall be permitted:

406.6.4.5.1 The factored moment used for design of

columns and walls, Mc, shall be the first-order factored a. (406.6.4.6.2a)
moment M2 amplified for the effects of member
curvature. 1
b. Os= LP ~1 ( 406.6.4.6.2b)
1---"-
0.7SLPc
(406.6.4.5.1)
c. Second-order elastic analysis.
406.6.4.5.2 Magnification factor li shall be calculated
by:

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where LP u is the summation of all the factored vertical 406.7 Elastic Second-order Analysis
loads in a storey and LP c is the summation for all sway
,· resisting columns in a storey. Pc is calculated using Eq. 406.7.1 General
406.6.4.4.2 with k determined for sway members from
Section 406.6.4.4.3 and (EJ)eff from Section 406.6.4.4.4 406.7.l.l An elastic second-order analysis shall consider
or 406.6.4.4.5 as appropriate with Pds substituted for the influence of axial loads, presence of cracked regions
Pdns·
along the length of the member, and effects of load
duration. These considerations are satisfied using the
406.6.4.6.3 Flexural members shall be designed for the cross-sectional properties defined in Section 406.7.2.
total magnified end moments of the columns at the joint.
406.7.1.2 Slenderness effects along the length of a
406.6.4.6.4 Second-order effects shall be considered column shall be considered. It shall be permitted to
along the length of columns in sway frames. It shall be calculate these effects using Section 406.6.4.5.
permitted to account for these effects using Section
406.6.4.5, where Cm is calculated using M1 and M2 from 406.7.1.3 The cross-sectional dimensions of each
Section 406.6.4.6.1. member used in an analysis to calculate slenderness
effects shall be within 10 percent of the specified member
406.6.5 Redistribution of Moments in Continuous dimensions in construction documents or the analysis
Flexural Members shall be repeated.

406.6.5.l Except where approximate values for moments 406.7.l.4 Redistribution of moments calculated by an
are used in accordance with Section 406.5, where elastic second-order analysis shall be permitted in
moments have been calculated in accordance with Section accordance with Section 406.6.5.
406.8, or where moments in two-way slabs are
determined using pattern loading specified in Section 406.7.2 Section Properties
406.4.3.3, reduction of moments at sections of maximum
negative or maximum positive moment calculated by 406.7.2.1 Factored Load Analysis
elastic theory shall be permitted for any assumed loading
arrangement if (a) and (b) are satisfied: 406.7.2.1.1 It shall be permitted to use section properties
calculated in accordance with Section 406.6.3.1.
a. Flexural members are continuous;
406.7.2.2 Service Load Analysis
b. Et ~ 0. 0075 at the section at which moment is
reduced. 406.7.2.2.1 Immediate and time-dependent deflections
due to gravity loads shall be calculated in accordance with
406.6.5.2 For prestressed members, moments include Section 424.2.
those due to factored loads and those due to reactions
induced by prestressing. 406.7.2.2.2 Alternatively, it shall be permitted to
calculate immediate deflections using a moment of inertia
406.6.5.3 At the section where the moment is reduced, of 1.4 times I given in Section 406.6.3 .1, or calculated
redistribution shall not exceed the lesser of 1000Et using a more detailed analysis, but the value shall not
percent and 20 percent. exceed lg.

406.6.5.4 The reduced moment shall be used to calculate 406.8 Inelastic Second-Order Analysis
redistributed moments at all other sections within the
spans such that static equilibrium is maintained after 406.8.1 General
redistribution of moments for each loading arrangement.
406.8.1.1 An inelastic second-order analysis shall
406.6.5.5 Shears and support reactions shall be consider material nonlinearity, member curvature and
calculated in accordance with static equilibrium lateral drift, duration of loads, shrinkage and creep, and
considering the redistributed moments for each loading interaction with the supporting foundation.
arrangement.
406.8.1.2 An inelastic second-order analysis procedure
shall have been shown to result in prediction of strength
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tests of statically indeterminate reinforced concrete SECTION 407

structures.
ONE-WAY SLABS
406.8.1.3 Slenderness effects along the length of a
column shall be considered. It shall be permitted to 407.1 Scope
calculate these effects using Section 406.6.4.5.
407.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of non-
406.8.1.4 The cross-sectional dimensions of each prestressed and prestressed slabs reinforced for flexure in
member used in an analysis to calculate slenderness one direction, including:
effects shall be within 10 percent of the specified member
dimensions in construction documents or the analysis a. Solid slabs;
shall be repeated.
b. Slabs cast on stay-in-place, non-composite steel deck;
406.8.1.5 Redistribution of moments calculated by an
inelastic second-order analysis shall not be permitted. c. Composite slabs of concrete elements constructed in
separate placements but connected so that all
406.9 Acceptability of Finite Element Analysis elements resist loads as a unit;

406.9.1 Finite element analysis to determine load d. Precast, prestressed hollow-core slabs.
effects shall be permitted.
407.2 General
406.9.2 The finite element model shall be appropriate
for its intended purpose. 407.2.1 The effects of concentrated loads and openings
shall be considered in design.
406.9.3 For inelastic analysis, a separate analysis shall
be performed for each factored load combination. 407.2.2 Materials

406.9.4 The licensed design professional shall confirm 407.2.2.1 Design properties for concrete shall be selected
that the results are appropriate for the purposes of the to be in accordance with Section 419.
analysis.
407.2.2.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement shall
406.9.5 The cross-sectional dimensions of each be selected to be in accordance with Section 420.
member used in an analysis shall be within 10 percent of
the specified member dimensions in construction 407.2.2.3 Materials, design and detailing requirements
documents or the analysis shall be repeated. for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with
Section 420.7.
406.9.6 Redistribution of moments calculated by an
inelastic analysis shall not be permitted. 407.2.3 Connection to OtherMembers

407.2.3.1 For cast-in-place construction, slab-column

joints shall satisfy Section 415.

407.2.3.2 For precast construction, connections shall

satisfy the force transfer requirements of Section 416.2.

407.3 Design Limits

407.3.1 Minimum Slab Thickness

407.3.1.1 For solid non-prestressed slabs not supporting

or attached to partitions or other construction likely to be
damaged by large deflections, overall slab thickness h
shall not be les than the limits in Table 407.3.1.1, unless
the calculated deflection limits of Section 407 .3.2 are
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Table 407.3.1.1 Minimum Thickness of Solid 407.3.3 Reinforcement Strain Limit in Non-
Non-Prestressed One-Way Slabs Prestressed Slabs

Support condition Minimum hill 407.3.3.1 For non-prestressed slabs, Et shall be at least
Simoly suooorted f/20 0.004.
One end continuous l!/24
Both ends continuous l!/28 407.3.4 Stress Limits in Prestressed Slabs
Cantilever l!/10
Ill Expression applicable for normal weight concrete and {y= 420 MPa. 407.3.4.1 Prestressed slabs shall be classified as Class U
For other cases, minimum h shall be modified in accordance with T, or C in accordance with Section 424.5.2. '
Sections 407.3. I.I.I through 407.3.1.1.3, as appropriate.
407.3.4.2 Stresses in prestressed slabs immediately after
407.3.1.1.1 For f y other than 420 MPa, the expressions transfer and at service loads shall not exceed the
in Table 407.3.l.l shall be multiplied by (0.4+ permissible stresses in Sections 424.5.3 and 424.5.4.
f y/700).
407.4 Required Strength
407.3.1.1.2 For non-prestressed slabs made of
lightweight concrete having w c in the range of 1440 to 407.4.1 General
1840 kg/rrr', the expressions in Table 407.3. l.l shall be
multiplied by the greater of(a) and (b): 407.4.1.1 Required strength shall be calculated m
accordance with the factored load combinations 111
Section 405.
a. 1. 65 - 0. 0003wc

b. 1.09 407.4.1.2 Required strength shall be calculated in

accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406.
407.3.1.1.3 For non-prestressed composite slabs made
of a combination of lightweight and normal weight 407.4.1.3 For prestressed slabs, effects of reactions
concrete that are shored during construction, where the induced by prestressing shall be considered in accordance
with Section 405.3.11.
lightweight concrete is in compression, the modifier of
Section 407.3.1.1.2 shall apply.
407.4.2 Factored Moment
407.3.1.2 The thickness of a concrete floor finish shall
be permitted to be included in h if it is placed 407.4.2.1 For slabs built integrally with supports, Mu at
monolithically with the floor slab, or if the floor finish is the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the face
designed to be composite with the floor slab in of support.
accordance with Section 416.4.
407.4.3 Factored Shear
407.3.2 Calculated Deflection Limits
407.4.3.1 For slabs built integrally with supports, Vu at
407.3.2.1 For non-prestressed slabs not satisfying the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the face
Section 407.3.1 and for prestressed slabs, immediate and of support.
time-dependent deflections shall be calculated in
accordance with Section 424.2 and shall not exceed the 407.4.3.2 Sections between the face of support and a
limits in Section 424.2.2. critical section located d from the face of support for non-
prestressed slabs or h/2 from the face of support for
407.3.2.2 For non-prestressed composite concrete prestressed slabs shall be permitted to be designed for Vu
slabs satisfying Section 407 .3 .1, deflections occurring at that critical section if (a) through ( c) are satisfied:
after the member becomes composite need not be
calculated. Deflections occurring before the member a. Support reaction, in direction of applied shear,
becomes composite shall be investigated, unless the pre- introduces compression into the end region of the
composite thickness also satisfies Section 407.3.1. slab;

b. Loads are applied at or near the top surface of the

slab;

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c. No concentrated load occurs between the face of 407.6 Reinforcement Limits

support and critical section.
,,
407.6.1 Minimum Flexural Reinforcement in Non-
407.5 Design Strength Prestressed Slabs

407.5.1 General 407.6.1.1 A minimum area of flexural reinforcement

As, min shall be provided in accordance with Table
407.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination, 407.6.1.1.
design strength at all sections shall satisfy </JSn 2: U
including (a) and (b):
Table 407.6.1.1 As,min for Non-Prestressed One-Way
Slabs

Reinforcement
[y, MPa As.min
Type
Interaction between load effects shall be considered.
Deformed 0.0020Ag
<420
407.5.1.2 <f, shall be determined in accordance with bars
Section 421.2.
Deformed 0.0018 x 420
Ag
bars or welded Greater Fy
407.5.2 Moment ~420
wire of:
reinforcement 0.0014Ag
407.5.2.1 Mn shall be calculated m accordance with
Section 422.3.
·407.6.2 Minimum Flexural Reinforcement in
407.5.2.2 For prestressed slabs, external tendons shall be Prestressed Slabs
considered as unbonded tendons in calculating flexural
strength, unless the external tendons are effectively 407.6.2.1 For slabs with bonded prestressed
bonded to the concrete section along its entire length. reinforcement, total quantity of As and Aps shall be
adequate to develop a factored load at least 1.2 times the
407.5.2.3 If primary flexural reinforcement in a slab that cracking load calculated on the basis of fr as given in
is considered to be a T-beam flange is parallel to the Section 419.2.3.
longitudinal axis of the beam, reinforcement
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the beam shall be 407.6.2.2 For slabs with both flexural and shear design
provided in the top of the slab in accordance with (a) and strength at least twice the required strength, Section
(b), This provision does not apply to joist construction: 407.6.2.1 need not be satisfied.

a. Slab reinforcement perpendicular to the beam shall 407.6.2.3 For slabs with unbonded tendons, the
be designed to resist the factored load on the minimum area of bonded deformed longitudinal
overhanging slab width assumed to act as a reinforcement, As, min, shall be:
cantilever;
As, min 2: 0. 004Act ( 407 .6.2.3)
b. Only the effective overhanging slab width in
accordance with Section 406.3.2 need be considered. where Act is the area of that part of the cross section
between the flexural tension face and the centroid of the
407.5.3 Shear gross section.

407.5.3.1 V nshall be calculated m accordance with 407.6.3 Minimum Shear Reinforcement

Section 422.5.
407.6.3.1 A minimum area of shear reinforcement,
407.5.3.2 For composite concrete slabs, horizontal shear Av,min shall be provided in all regions where Vu> </JVc.
strength, V nh, shall be calculated in accordance with For precast prestressed hollow-core slabs with untapped
Section 416.4. h > 315mm, Av,min shall be provided in all regions
where Vu > 0.5</JVcw•

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407.6.3.2 If shown by testing that the required Mn and 407.7.2 Reinforcement Spacing
V n can be developed, Section 407 .6.3.1 need not be
,,· satisfied. Such tests shall simulate effects of differential 407.7.2.1 Minimum spacing s shall be in accordance
settlement, creep, shrinkage, and temperature change, with Section 425.2.
based on a realistic assessment of these effects occurring
in service. 407.7.2.2 For non-prestressed and Class C prestressed
slabs, spacing of bonded longitudinal reinforcement
407.6.3.3 If shear reinforcement is required, Av, min, closest to the tension face shall not exceed s calculated in
shall be in accordance with Section 409.6.3.3. accordance with Section 424.3.

407.6.4 Minimum Shrinkage and Temperature 407.7.2.3 Maximum spacing s of deformed

Reinforcement reinforcement shall be the lesser of3h and 450 mm.

407.6.4.1 Reinforcement shall be provided to resist 407.7.2.4 Spacing of reinforcement required by Section
shrinkage and temperature stresses in accordance with 407.5.2.3 shall not exceed the lesser of Sh and 450 mm.
Section 424.4.
407.7.3 Flexural Reinforcement in Non-Prestressed
407 .6.4.2 If prestressed shrinkage and temperature Slabs
reinforcement in accordance with Section 424.4.4 is used,
Sections 407 .6.4.2.1 through 407 .6.4.2.3 shall apply. 407. 7.3.1 Calculated tensile or compressive force m
reinforcement at each section of the slab shall be
407.6.4.2.1 For monolithic, cast-in-place, post-tensioned developed on each side of that section.
beam-and-slab construction, gross concrete area shall
consist of the total beam area including the slab thickness 407.7.3.2 Critical locations for development of
and the slab area within half the clear distance to adjacent reinforcement are points of maximum stress and points
beam webs. It shall be permitted to include the effective along the span where bent or terminated tension
force in beam tendons in the calculation of total prestress reinforcement is no longer required to resist flexure.
force acting on gross concrete area.
407.7.3.3 Reinforcement shall extend beyond the point
407.6.4.2.2 If slabs are supported on walls or not cast at which it is no longer required to resist flexure for a
monolithically with beams, gross concrete area is the slab distance at least the greater of d and 12db, except at
section tributary to the tendon or tendon group. supports of simply-supported spans and at free ends of
cantilevers.
407.6.4.2.3 At least one tendon is required in the slab
between faces of adjacent beams or walls. 407.7.3.4 Continuing flexural tension reinforcement
shall have an embedment length at least t d beyond the
407.7 Reinforcement Detailing point where bent or terminated tension reinforcement is
no longer required to resist flexure.
407.7.1 General
407.7.3.5 Flexural tension reinforcement shall not be
407.7.1.1 Concrete cover for reinforcement shall be in terminated in a tension zone unless (a), (b), or (c) is
accordance with Section 420.6.1. satisfied:

407.7.1.2 Development lengths of deformed and a. Vu ~ (2/3)</J V n at the cutoff point;

prestressed reinforcement shall be in accordance with
Section 425.4. b. For 36 mm <J, bars and smaller, continuing
reinforcement provides double the area required for
407. 7.1.3 Splices of deformed reinforcement shall be in flexure at the cutoff point and Vu ~ (3 / 4) <J, V n;
accordance with Section 425.5.
c. Stirrup area in excess of that required for shear is
407.7.1.4 Bundled bars shall be m accordance with provided along each terminated bar or wire over a
Section 425.6. distance 3/4d from the termination point. Excess
stirrup area shall be not less than 0.41bw s/f yt·
Spacings shall not exceed d/(8Pb)-

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407.7.3.6 Adequate anchorage shall be provided for 407.7.4 Flexural Reinforcement in Prestressed
tension reinforcement where reinforcement stress is not Slabs
directly proportional to moment, such as in sloped,
stepped, or tapered slabs, or where tension reinforcement 407.7.4.1 External tendons shall be attached to the
is not parallel to the compression face. member in a manner that maintains the specified
eccentricity between the tendons and the concrete
407.7.3.7 In slabs with spans not exceeding 3 m, welded centroid through the full range of anticipated member
wire reinforcement, with wire size not exceeding MW30 deflections.
or MD30, shall be permitted to be curved from a point
near the top of slab over the support to a point near the 407.7.4.2 If non-prestressed reinforcement is required to
bottom of slab at mid-span, provided such reinforcement satisfy flexural strength, the detailing requirements of
is continuous over, or developed at, the support. Section 407.7 .3 shall be satisfied.

407.7.3.8 Termination of Reinforcement 407.7.4.3 Termination of Pres tressed

Reinforcement
407.7.3.8.1 At simple supports, at least one-third of the
maximum positive moment reinforcement shall extend 407.7.4.3.1 Post-tensioned anchorage zones shall be
along the slab bottom into the support. For precast slabs, designed and detailed in accordance with Section 425.9.
such reinforcement shall extend at least to the center of
the bearing length. 407.7.4.3.2 Post-tensioning anchorages and couplers
shall be designed and detailed in accordance with Section
407.7.3.8.2 At other supports, at least one-fourth of the 425.8.
maximum positive moment reinforcement shall extend
along the slab bottom into the support at least 150 mm. 407.7.4.4 Termination of Deformed Reinforcement
in Slabs with Unbonded Tendons
407.7.3.8.3 At simple supports and points of inflection,
db for positive moment tension reinforcement shall be 407.7.4.4.1 Length of deformed reinforcement required
limited such that .fd for that reinforcement satisfies (a) or by Section 407.6.2.3 shall be in accordance with (a) and
(b). If reinforcement terminates beyond the centerline of (b):
supports by a standard hook or a mechanical anchorage at
least equivalent to a standard hook, (a) or (b) need not be a. At least .fn/3 in positive moment areas and be
satisfied. centered in those areas;

a. .fd :$(1. 3Mn/Vu + la) if end of reinforcement is b. At least ln/6 on each side of the face of support.
confined by a compressive reaction;
407.7.5 Shear Reinforcement
b. .fd :$ (Mn/Vu + .fa) if end of reinforcement is not
confined by a compressive reaction. 407.7.5.1 If shear reinforcement is required, transverse
reinforcement shall be detailed according to Section
where Mn is calculated assuming all reinforcement at the 409.7.6.2.
section is stressed to f y and Vu is calculated at the
section. 407.7.6 Shrinkage and Temperature Reinforcement

At a support, .fa is the embedment length beyond the 407.7.6.1 Shrinkage and temperature reinforcement in
center of the support. accordance with Section 407.6.4 shall be placed
perpendicular to flexural reinforcement.
At a point of inflection, .fa is the embedment length
beyond the point of inflection, limited to the greater of d 407.7.6.2 Non-Prestressed Reinforcement
and 12db.
407.7.6.2.1 Spacing of deformed shrinkage and
407.7.3.8.4 At least one-third of the negative moment temperature reinforcement shall not exceed the lesser of
reinforcement at a support shall have an embedment Sh and 450 mm.
length beyond the point of inflection at least the greatest
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407.7.6.3 Prestressed Reinforcement SECTION 408

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407.7.6.3.1 Spacing of slab tendons required by Section TWO-WAY SLABS
407.6.4.2, and the distance between face of beam or wall
to the nearest slab tendon, shall not exceed 1.8 m. 408.1 Scope

407.7.6.3.2 If spacing of slab tendons exceeds 1.4 m., 408.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of non-
additional deformed shrinkage and temperature prestressed and prestressed slabs reinforced for flexure in
reinforcement conforming to Section 424.4.3 shall be two directions, with or without beams between supports,
provided parallel to the tendons, except Section 424.4.3.4 including (a) through (d):
need not be satisfied.
a. Solid slabs;
In calculating the area of additional reinforcement, it shall
be permitted to take the gross concrete area in Table b. Slabs cast on stay-in-place, non-composite steel deck;
424.4.3.2 as the slab area between faces of beams. This
shrinkage and temperature reinforcement shall extend c. Composite slabs of concrete elements constructed in
from the slab edge for a distance not less than the slab separate placements but connected so that all
tendon spacing. elements resist loads as a unit;

d. Two-way joist systems in accordance with Section

408.8.

408.2 General

408.2.1 A slab system shall be permitted to be

designed by any procedure satisfying equilibrium and
geometric compatibility, provided that design strength at
every section is at least equal to required strength, and all
serviceability requirements are satisfied. The direct design
method of Section 408 .10 or the equivalent frame method
of Section 408.11 is permitted for design where
applicable.

408.2.2 The effects of concentrated loads and openings

shall be considered in design.

408.2.3 Slabs prestressed with an average effective

compressive stress less than 0.9 MPa shall be designed as
non-prestressed slabs.

408.2.4 A drop panel in a non-prestressed slab, where

used to reduce the minimum required thickness in
accordance with Section 408.3.1.1 or the quantity of
deformed negative moment reinforcement at a support in
accordance with Section 408.5.2.2, shall satisfy (a) and
(b):

a. The drop panel shall project below the slab at least

1/4 of the adjacent slab thickness;

b. The drop panel shall extend in each direction from

the centerline of support a distance not less than 1/6
the span length measured from center-to-center of
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408.2.5 A shear cap, where used to increase the critical Table 408.3.l.1 Minimum Thickness of
section for shear at a slab-column joint, shall project Non-Prestressed Two-Way Slabs without
below the slab soffit and extend horizontally from the Interior Beams (mm.) [IJ
face of the column a distance at least equal to the
thickness of the projection below the slab soffit. Without drop panels
131
With drop panels
131

Interior Interior
408.2.6 Materials Exterior panels Exterior panels
panels panels
Without With Without With
408.2.6.1 Design properties for concrete shall be r; edge edge edge edge
MPa[2] beams 141 beams
selected to be in accordance with Section 419. beams beams141
280 fn/33 fn/36 fn/36 fn/36 fn/40 fn/40
408.2.6.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement shall 420 fn/30 fn/33 fn/33 fn/33 fn/36 fn/36
be selected to be in accordance with Section 420. 520 fn/28 fn/31 fn/31 fn/31 fn/34 f,./34

408.2.6.3 Materials, design and detailing requirements [!] fnis the clear span in the long direction, measured face-to-face of
for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with supports (mm.).
Section 420.7. [2l For f y between the values given in the table, minimum thickness
shall be calculated by linear interpolation
408.2.7 Connections to Other Members [J] Drop panels as given in Section 408.2.4.

[4l Slabs with beams between columns along exterior edges. The value
408.2.7.1 Connections of two-way slabs to supporting of a1 for the edge beam shall be calculated in accordance with
Section 408.10.2.7. Exterior panels shall be considered to be without
members shall be in accordance with Section 415. edge beams if a1 is less than 0.8.

408.3 Design Limits 408.3.1.2 For non-prestressed slabs with beams spanning
between supports on all sides, overall slab thickness h
408.3.1 Minimum Slab Thickness shall satisfy the limits in Table 408.3.1.2, unless the
calculated deflection limits of Section 408.3.2 are
408.3.1.1 For non-prestressed slabs without interior satisfied.
beams spanning between supports on all sides, having a
maximum ratio of long-to-short span of 2, overall slab Table 408.3.1.2 Minimum Thickness ofNon-
thickness h shall not be less than the limits in Table Prestressed Two-Way Slabs with Beams Spanning
408.3.1.1, and shall be at least the value in (a) or (b), between Supports on All Sides .
unless the calculated deflection limits of Section 408.3.2
are satisfied: (!]
arm Minimum h, mm
afm S 0.2 Section 408.3.1.1 applies (a)
a. Slabs without drop panels as given in Section 408.2.4
...................................................................... 125mm. e n ( 0.8 _!i.._)
1.400 (b )[2][3]
Greater
0.22 < «rm S 2.0 36 + sp(«rm - 0.2)
of:
b. Slabs drop panels as given in Section 408.2.4 .... 125 (c)
...................................................................... lOOmm.
«rm> 2.0
Greater e n ( o.s...fl....)
1,400 (d)[2][3]
of:
36+9P
90 (e)
[I] a1m is the average value of a1 for all beams on edges of a panel
and a1 shall be calculated in accordance with Section 408.10.2.7.
[Z] fn is the clear span in the long direction, measured face-to-face of
beams (mm.).
[3 lp is the ratio of clear spans in long to short directions of slab.

408.3.1.2.1 At discontinuous edges of slabs conforming

to Section 408.3.1.2, an edge beam with 0. 80 shall
be provided, or the minimum thickness required by (b) or
a, ~
( d) of Table 408.3 .1.2 shall be increased by at least IO
percent in the panel with a discontinuous edge.

408.3.1.3 The thickness of a concrete floor finish shall

be permitted to be included in h if it is placed

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monolithically with the floor slab, or if the floor finish is 406. Alternatively, the provisions of Section 408.1 O for
designed to be composite with the floor slab in the direct design method shall be permitted for the
,1 accordance with Section 416.4. analysis of non-prestressed slabs and the provisions of
Section 408.11 for the equivalent frame method shall be
408.3.1.4 If single- or multiple-leg stirrups are used as permitted for the analysis of non-prestressed and
shear reinforcement, the slab thickness shall be sufficient prestressed slabs, except Sections 408.11.6.5 and
to satisfy the requirements for d in Section 422.6. 7 .1. 408.11.6.6 shall not apply to prestressed slabs.

408.3.2 Calculated Deflection Limits 408.4.1.3 For prestressed slabs, effects of reactions
induced by prestressing shall be considered in accordance
408.3.2.1 Immediate and time-dependent deflections with Section 405.3.1 l.
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 424.2 and
shall not exceed the limits in Section 424.2.2 for two-way 408.4.1.4 For a slab system supported by columns or
slabs given in (a) through (c): walls, dimensions c1, c2, and ln shall be based on an
effective support area. The effective support area is the
a. Non-prestressed slabs not satisfying Section 408.3. l ; intersection of the bottom surface of the slab, or drop
panel or shear cap if present, with the largest right circular
b. Non-prestressed slabs without interior beams cone, right pyramid, or tapered wedge whose surfaces are
spanning between the supports on all sides and located within the column and the capital or bracket and
having a ratio of long-to-short span exceeding 2.0; are oriented no greater than 45 degrees to the axis of the
column.
c. Prestressed slabs.
408.4.1.5 A column strip is a design strip with a width
408.3.2.2 For non-prestressed composite concrete slabs on each side of a column centerline equal to the lesser of
satisfying Sections 408.3.1.l or 408.3. l.2, deflections 0.2512 and 0.2511. A column strip shall include beams
occurring after the member becomes composite need not within the strip, if present.
be calculated. Deflections occurring before the member
becomes composite shall be investigated, unless the pre- 408.4.1.6 A middle strip is a design strip bounded by
composite thickness also satisfies Sections 408.3.1.l or two column strips.
408.3.1.2.
408.4.1. 7 A panel is bounded by column, beam, or wall
408.3.3 Reinforcement Strain Limit in Non- centerlines on all sides.
Prestressed Slabs
408.4.1.8 For monolithic or fully composite construction
408.3.3.1 For non-prestressed slabs, Et shall be at least supporting two-way slabs, a beam includes that portion of
0.004. slab, on each side of the beam extending a distance equal
to the projection of the beam above or below the slab,
408.3.4 Stress Limits in Prestressed Slabs whichever is greater, but not greater than four times the
slab thickness.
408.3.4.1 Prestressed slabs shall be designed as Class U
408.4.1.9 Combining the results of a gravity load
with ft s 0. 50.jf;. Other stresses in prestressed slabs
analysis with the results of a lateral load analysis shall be
immediately after transfer and at service loads shall not
permitted.
exceed the permissible stresses in Sections 424.5.3 and
424.5.4.
408.4.2 Factored Moment
408.4 Required Strength
408.4.2.1 For slabs built integrally with supports, Mu at
the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the face
408.4.1 General
of support, except if analyzed in accordance with Section
408.4.2.2.
408.4.1.1 Required strength shall be calculated m
accordance with the factored load combinations m 408.4.2.2 For slabs analyzed using the direct design
Section 405.
method or the equivalent frame method, Mu at the
support shall be located in accordance with Section
408.4.1.2 Required strength shall be calculated in
408.10 or 408.11, respectively.
accordance with the analysis procedures given in Section

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408.4.2.3 Factored Slab Moment Resisted by the 408.4.2.3.6 The fraction of M sc not calculated to be
Column resisted by flexure shall be assumed to be resisted by
eccentricity of shear in accordance with Section
408.4.2.3.1 If gravity load, wind, earthquake, or other 408.4.4.2.
effects cause a transfer of moment between the slab and
column, a fraction of M sc» the factored slab moment 408.4.3 Factored One-Way Shear
resisted by the column at a joint, shall be transferred by
flexure in accordance with Sections 408.4.2.3.2 through 408.4.3.1 For slabs built integrally with supports, Vu at
408.4.2.3.5. the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the face
of support.
408.4.2.3.2 The fraction of factored slab moment
resisted by the column, y rM sc, shall be assumed to be 408.4.3.2 Sections between the face of support and a
transferred by flexure, where yr shall be calculated by: critical section located d from the face of support for
non-prestressed slabs and h/2 from the face of support
1 for prestressed slabs shall be permitted to be designed for
Yt = ( 408.4.2.3.2) V11 at that critical section if(a) through (c) are satisfied:
i+(D~ a. Support reaction, in direction of applied shear,
introduces compression into the end regions of the
408.4.2.3.3 The effective slab width bslab for resisting slab;
y rM sc shall be the width of column or capital plus 1. 5h
of slab or drop panel on either side of column or capital. b. Loads are applied at or near the top surface of the
slab;
408.4.2.3.4 For non-prestressed slabs, where the
limitations on Vug and Et in Table 408.4.2.3.4 are c. No concentrated load occurs between the face of
satisfied, y f shall be permitted to be increased to the support and critical section.
maximum modified values provided in Table 408.4.2.3.4,
where Ve is calculated in accordance with Section 408.4.4 Factored Two-Way Shear
422.6.5, and Vug is the factored shear stress on the slab
408.4.4.1 Critical Section
critical section for two-way action due to gravity loads
without moment transfer.
408.4.4.1.1 Slabs shall be evaluated for two-way shear in
the vicinity of columns, concentrated loads, and reaction
408.4.2.3.5 Concentration of reinforcement over the
areas at critical sections in accordance with Section
column by closer spacing or additional reinforcement
422.6.4.
shall be used to resist moment on the effective slab width
defined in Sections 408.4.2.3.2 and 408.4.2.3.3.
408.4.4.l.2 Slabs reinforced with stirrups or headed
shear stud reinforcement shall be evaluated for two-way
Table 408.4.2.3.4 Maximum Modified Values ofyr for
shear at critical sections in accordance with Section
Non-Prestressed Two-Way Slabs 422.6.4.2.

Et
Column Span (within Maximum Modified 408.4.4.1.3 Slabs reinforced with shearheads shall be
Vug
Location Direction hstab) Yr evaluated for two-way shear at critical sections in
accordance with Section 422.6.9.8.
Corner Either
-,;; 0.5¢v, 2: 0.004 1.0
column direction
408.4.4.2 Factored Two-Way Shear Stress Due to
Perpen-
Shear and Factored Slab Moment
dicular to -,;; 0.75¢v, 2: 0.004 1.0
the edge Resisted by the Column
Edge
1.25
column
Parallel to
the edge
-,;; 0.4¢v, 2: 0.010 l + (~)
3 ·
!~ b,
1.0
408.4.4.2.1 For two-way shear with factored slab
moment resisted by the column, factored shear stress Vu
shall be calculated at critical sections in accordance with
1.25 Section 408.4.4.1. Factored shear stress v,, corresponds to
Interior Either 2: < 1.0
column direction
-,;; 0.4¢v,
O.OlO 1+ G)$!- a combination of V11g and the shear stress produced by
YvMsc, where Yv is given in Section 408.4.4.2.2 and Msc
is given in Section 408.4.2.3.1.

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408.4.4.2.2 The fraction of M sc transferred by 408.5.3 Shear

,,· eccentricity of shear, YvMsc, shall be applied at the
centroid of the critical section in accordance with Section 408.5.3.1 Design shear strength of slabs in the vicinity of
408.4.4.1, where: columns, concentrated loads, or reaction areas shall be the
more severe of Sections 408.5.3. l.l and 408.5.3.1.2.
Yv = 1 =rr ( 408.4.4.2.2)
408.5.3.1.1 For one-way shear, where each critical
408.4.4.2.3 The factored shear stress resulting from section to be investigated extends in a plane across the
YvM sc shall be assumed to vary linearly about the entire slab width, V n shall be calculated in accordance
centroid of the critical section in accordance with Section with Section 422.5.
408.4.4.1.
408.5.3.1.2 For two-way shear, Vn shall be calculated in
408.5 Design Strength accordance with Section 422.6.

408.5.1 General 408.5.3.2 For composite concrete slabs, horizontal shear

strength, V nh» shall be calculated in accordance with
408.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination, Section 416.4.
design strength shall satisfy </>Sn 2'. U, including (a)
through (d). Interaction between load effects shall be 408.5.4 Openings in Slab Systems
considered.
408.5.4.1 Openings of any size shall be permitted in slab
a. </JMn 2'. Mu at all sections along the span in each systems if shown by analysis that all strength and
direction; serviceability requirements, including the limits on
deflections, are satisfied.
b. </JMn 2'. YtMsc within bslab as defined in Section
408.4.2.3.3; 408.5.4.2 As an alternative to Section 408.5.4.1,
openings shall be permitted in slab systems without
c. q,V n 2'. Vu at all sections along the span m each beams in accordance with (a) through (d):
direction for one-way shear;
a. Openings of any size shall be permitted in the area
common to intersecting middle strips, but the total
d. </Jvn 2'. Vu at the critical sections defined in Section
quantity of reinforcement in the panel shall be at least
408.4.4.1 for two-way shear.
that required.for the panel without the opening;
408.5.1.2 </> shall be in accordance with Section 421.2.
b. At two intersecting column strips, not more than 1/8
the width of column strip in either span shall be
408.5.1.3 If shearheads are provided, Sections 422.6.9
interrupted by openings. A quantity of reinforcement
and 408.5.1.l(a) shall be satisfied in the vicinity of the
at least equal to that interrupted by an opening shall
column. Beyond each arm of the shearhead, Section
be added on the sides of the opening;
408.5. l.l(a) through (d) shall apply.
c. At the intersection of one column strip and one
408.5.2 Moment
middle strip, not more than 1/4 of the reinforcement
in either strip shall be interrupted by openings. A
408.5.2.1 Mn shall be calculated in accordance with quantity of reinforcement at least equal to that
Section 422.3. interrupted by an opening shall be added on the sides
of the opening;
408.5.2.2 In calculating Mn for non-prestressed slabs
with a drop panel, the thickness of the drop panel below d. If an opening is located within a column strip or
the slab shall not be assumed to be greater than 1/4 the closer than lOh from a concentrated load or reaction
distance from the edge of drop panel to the face of area, Section 422.6.4.3 for slabs without shearheads
column or column capital. or Section 422.6.9.9 for slabs with shearheads shall
be satisfied.
408.5.2.3 In calculating Mn for prestressed slabs,
external tendons shall be considered as unbonded unless
the external tendons are effectively bonded to the slab
along its entire length.

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408.6 Reinforcement Limits Table 408.6.2.3

Minimum Bonded Deformed Longitudinal
408.6.1 Minimum Flexural Reinforcement in Non- Reinforcement As.min in Two-Way Slabs
Prestressed Slabs with Bonded or Unbonded Tendons

408.6.1.1 A minimum area of flexural reinforcement, Calculated f I after

Region
all losses MPa
As.min mm'
As, min shall be provided near the tension face in the
direction of the span under consideration in accordance Positive
f, $ 0.17./1Z Not required (a)
with Table 408.6.1.1. Moment NC (b)[l],[2],[4]
o.17.f1Z < f, s o.s!fl O.Sfv
Table 408.6.1.1 Negative
As, min for Non-Prestressed Two-Way Slabs moment (c) [JJ.[4]
at
t, s o.s.f1Z 0.00075Acr
columns
Reinforcement {y, MPa
type
As,minmm.2 (IJ The value of t, shall not exceed 420 MPa.
Deformed bars <420 0.0020Ag [2J N c =the resultant tensile force acting on the portion of the
concrete cross section that is subjected to tensile stresses due
Deformed bars 0.0018 x 420 to the combined effects of service loads and effective
Greater /y As prestress.
or welded wire ?::420
of:
reinforcement 0.0014Ag l3l Acr = greater gross cross-sectional area of the slab beam strips
of the two orthogonal equivalent frames intersecting at a
column of a two-way slab.
l4l For slabs with bonded tendons, it shall be permitted to reduce
408.6.2 Minimum Flexural Reinforcement in A,, min by the area of the bonded prestressed reinforcement
Prestressed Slabs located within the area used to determine N c for positive
moment, or within the width of slab defined in Section
408.7.5.3(a) for negative moment.
408.6.2.1 For prestressed slabs, the effective prestress
force Aps! se hall provide a minimum average
408.7 Reinforcement Detailing
compressive stress of 0.9 MPa on the slab section
tributary LO the tendon r tendon group. For slabs with
408.7.1 General
varying cro . ection along the slab span, either parallel
r perp ndicular to the tendon or tendon group, the
408.7.1.1 Concrete cover for reinforcement shall be in
minimum average effective prestress of 0.9 MPa is
accordance with Section 420.6.1.
required at every cross section tributary to the tendon or
tendon group along the span.
408.7.1.2 Development lengths of deformed and
408.6.2.2 For slabs with bonded prestressed prestressed reinforcement shall be in accordance with
Section 425.4.
reinforcement, total quantity of As and Aps shall be
adequate to develop a factored load at least 1.2 times the
408.7.1.3 Splice lengths of deformed reinforcement shall
cracking load calculated on the basis of fr defined in
be in accordance with Section 425.5.
Section 419.2.3.
408.7.1.4 Bundled bars shall be detailed in accordance
408.6.2.2.1 For slabs with both flexural and shear design
with Section 425.6.
strength at least twice the required strength, Section
408.6.2.2 need not be satisfied.
408.7.2 Flexural Reinforcement Spacing
408.6.2.3 For prestressed labs, a minimum area of
408.7.2.1 Minimum spacing s shall be in accordance
bonded deformed longitudinal reinforcement, As. min• hall
with Section 425.2.
be provided in the pre-compressed ten ile zone in the
direction of the span under consideration in accordance
408.7.2.2 For non-prestressed solid slabs, maximum
with Table 408.6.2.3.
spacing s of deformed longitudinal reinforcement shall be
the lesser of 2h and 450 mm at critical sections, and the
lesser of 3h and 450 mm at other sections.

408.7.2.3 For prestressed slabs with uniformly

distributed loads, maximum spacing s of tendons or

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groups of tendons in at least one direction shall be the a. Positive moment reinforcement shall extend to the
lesser of Sh and 1.5 m. edge of slab and have embedment, straight or
hooked, at least 150 mm. into spandrel beams,
408.7.2.4 Concentrated loads and openings shall be columns, or walls;
considered in determining tendon spacing.
b. Negative moment reinforcement shall be bent,
408.7.3 CornerRestraintin Slabs hooked, or otherwise anchored into spandrel beams,
columns, or walls, and shall be developed at the face
408.7.3.1 At exterior corners of slabs supported by edge of support.
walls or where one or more edge beams have a value off
greater than 1.0, reinforcement at top and bottom of slab 408.7.4.1.2 Where a slab is not supported by a spandrel
shall be designed to resist Mu per unit width due to comer beam or wall at a discontinuous edge, or where a slab
effects equal to the maximum positive Mu per unit width cantilevers beyond the support, anchorage of
in the slab panel. reinforcement shall be permitted within the slab.

408.7.3.1.1 Factored moment due to comer effects, Mu, 408.7.4.1.3 For slabs without beams, reinforcement
shall be assumed to be about an axis perpendicular to the extensions shall be in accordance with (a) through (c):
diagonal from the comer in the top of the slab and about
an axis parallel to the diagonal from the corner in the a. Reinforcement lengths shall be at least in accordance
bottom of the slab. with Figure 408.7.4.lJ(a), and if slabs act as primary
members resisting lateral loads, reinforcement
408.7.3.1.2 Reinforcement shall be provided for a lengths shall be at least those required by analysis;
distance in each direction from the comer equal to 1/5 the
longer span. b. If adjacent spans are unequal, extensions of negative
moment reinforcement beyond the face of support in
408.7.3.1.3 Reinforcement shall be placed parallel to the accordance with Figure 408.7.4. l.3(a) shall be based
diagonal in the top of the slab and perpendicular to the on the longer span;
diagonal in the bottom of the slab. Alternatively,
reinforcement shall be placed in two layers parallel to the c. Bent bars shall be permitted only where the depth-to
sides of the slab in both the top and bottom of the slab. span ratio permits use of bends of 45 degrees or less.

408.7.4 Flexural Reinforcement in Non-Prestressed 408.7.4.2 StructuralIntegrity

Slabs
408.7.4.2.1 All bottom deformed bars or deformed wires
408.7.4.1 Termination of Reinforcement within the column strip, in each direction, shall be
continuous or spliced with full mechanical, full welded, or
408.7.4.1.1 Where a slab is supported on spandrel Class B tension splices. Splices shall be located in
beams, columns, or walls, anchorage of reinforcement accordance with Figure 408.7.4.lJ(a).
perpendicular to a discontinuous edge shall satisfy (a) and
(b):

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WITHOUT DROP PANELS WITH DRCft PANE.a

I o.30tn 0.30t., 0.334 0.331,,

•I

t
I

TOP
I O.Wt,. 0.20t,, 0.20,,,
I
COLUMN
'JJ_
ITRIP t-----+----------+--i-----------~.--~-----+---------.....------------'-----f
1,0mm 150mm

100%
At Inst two ben
or wtr9s shall
COf'lfonn 1o -4811.7.4.2

0.22.tn 0.22t.,
• .. I
TOP 100%

l--150 fflffl

Feoe or suppo,1 Face of support

Cenlet IO C&f'ller span Center to center spen
(i 'i
exwno, suppo,t Exterior sf.lAIOl't
{No eleb continuity) {No slab oonlJnuity

Figure 408.7.4.1.3(a)
Minimum Extensions for Deformed Reinforcement in Two-Way Slabs without Beams

(a) Slab of normal proportions

Punching shear crack 0.3ln

not Intercepted by top
reinforcement---'
(b) Thick slab

Figure 408.7.4.1.3(b)
Punching Shear Cracks in Slabs with Reinforcement Extensions Consistent with Figure 408.7.4.1.3(a)

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408.7.4.2.2 At least two of the column strip bottom bars 408.7.5.5 Termination of Deformed Reinforcement
or wires in each direction shall pass within the region in Slabs with Unbonded Tendons
•' bounded by the longitudinal reinforcement of the column
and shall be anchored at exterior supports. 408.7.5.5.1 Length of deformed reinforcement required
by Section 408.6.2.3 shall be in accordance with (a) and
408.7.4.2.3 In slabs with shearheads where it is not (b):
practical to pass the bottom bars through the column in
accordance with Section 408.7.4.2.2, at least two bottom a. In positive moment areas, length of reinforcement
bars or wires in each direction shall pass through the shall be at least f n/3 and be centered in those areas;
shearhead as close to the column as practicable and be
continuous or spliced with full mechanical, full welded, or b. In negative moment areas, reinforcement shall extend
Class B tension splices. At exterior columns, the bars or at least f nl 6 on each side of the face of support.
wires shall be anchored at the shearhead.
408.7.5.6 StructuralIntegrity
408.7.5 Flexural Reinforcement in Prestressed
Slabs 408.7.5.6.1 Except as permitted in Section 408.7.5.6.3,
at least two tendons with 12 mm. diameter or larger strand
408.7.5.1 External tendons shall be attached to the slab shall be placed in each direction at columns in accordance
in a manner that maintains the specified eccentricity with (a) or (b):
between the tendons and the concrete centroid through the
full range of anticipated member deflections. a. Tendons shall pass through the region bounded by
the longitudinal reinforcement of the column;
408.7.5.2 If bonded deformed longitudinal reinforcement
is required to satisfy flexural strength or for tensile stress b. Tendons shall be anchored within the region bounded
conditions in accordance with Eq. 408.6.2.3(b ), the by the longitudinal reinforcement of the column, and
detailing requirements of Section 407. 7 .3 shall be the anchorage shall be located beyond the column
satisfied. centroid and away from the anchored span.

408.7.5.3 Bonded longitudinal reinforcement required by 408.7.5.6.2 Outside of the column and shear cap faces,
Eq. 408.6.2.3(c) shall be placed in the top of the slab, and the two structural integrity tendons required by Section
shall be in accordance with (a) through (c): 408.7.5.6.1 shall pass under any orthogonal tendons 111
adjacent spans.
a. Reinforcement shall be distributed between lines that
are 1. Sh outside opposite faces of the column 408.7.5.6.3 Slabs with tendons not satisfying Section
support; 408.7.5.6.1 shall be permitted if bonded bottom deformed
reinforcement is provided in each direction in accordance
b. At least four deformed bars, deformed wires, or with Sections 408.7.5.6.3.1 through 408.7.5.6.3.3.
bonded strands shall be provided in each direction;
408.7.5.6.3.1 Minimum bottom deformed reinforcement
c. Maximum spacing s between bonded longitudinal As in each direction shall be the greater of (a) and (b ):
reinforcement shall not exceed 300 mm.

408.7.5.4 Terminationof Prestressed Reinforcement a. ( 408.7.5.6.3. la)

408.7.5.4.1 Post-tensioned anchorage zones shall be

designed and detailed in accordance with Section 425.9. b. ( 408.7 .5.6.3.1 b)

408.7.5.4.2 Post-tensioning anchorages and couplers

shall be designed and detailed in accordance with Section
where bw is the width of the column face through which
425.8. the reinforcement passes.

408.7.5.6.3.2 Bottom deformed reinforcement

calculated in Section 408.7 .5.6.3.1 shall pass within the
region bounded by the longitudinal reinforcement of the
column and shall be anchored at exterior supports.

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408.7.5.6.3.3 Bottom deformed reinforcement shall be Table 408.7.7.1.2

anchored to develop f y beyond the column or shear cap Shear Stud Location and Spacing Limits
face.
Maximum
Direction Description
distance or
408.7.6 Shear Reinforcement - Stirrups of mea- of Condition
spacing,
surement measurement
mm.
408.7.6.1 Single-leg, simple-U, multiple-U, and closed Distance
stirrups shall be permitted as shear reinforcement. from
column face
408.7.6.2 Stirrup anchorage and geometry shall be in to first All d/2
peripheral
accordance with Section 425.7.1.
line of
Perpen- shear studs
408.7.6.3 If stirrups are provided, location and spacing dicular to Non pre-
shall be in accordance with Table 408.7.6.3. column stressed Vu :5 </J0.5..fll 3d/4
Constant
face slab with
Spacing
Table 408.7.6.3 Non pre-
between
First Stirrup Location and Spacing Limits stressed Vu> </J0.5..fll d/2
peripheral
slab with
lines of
Maximum Prestressed slabs
shear studs
Direction of Description of distance conforming to Section 3d/4
measurement measurement or spacing, 422.6.5.4
mm. Spacing
between
Distance from
adjacent
column face to first d/2 Parallel
shear studs
Perpendicular to stirrup to
column face column
on All 2d
Spacing between peripheral
stirrups
d/2 face
line nearest
to column
Spacing between
Parallel to column face
vertical legs of 2d
face
stirrups
408.8 Non-Prestressed Two-Way Joist Systems
408.7.7 Shear Reinforcement - Headed Studs 408.8.1 General
408.7.7.1 Headed shear stud reinforcement shall be 408.8.1.1 Non-prestressed two-way joist construction
permitted if placed perpendicular to the plane of the slab. consists of a monolithic combination of regularly spaced
ribs and a top slab designed to span in two orthogonal
408.7.7.1.1 The overall height of the shear stud assembly directions.
shall be at least the thickness of the slab minus the sum of
(a) through (c): 408.8.1.2 Width of ribs shall be at least 100 mm. at any
location along the depth.
a. Concrete cover on the top flexural reinforcement;
408.8.1.3 Overall depth of ribs shall not exceed 3.5
b. Concrete cover on the base rail; times the minimum width.
c. 1/2 the bar diameter of the flexural tension 408.8.1.4 Clear spacing between ribs shall not exceed
reinforcement. 750 mm.
408.7.7.1.2 Headed shear stud reinforcement location and 408.8.1.5 V cshall be permitted to be taken as 1.1 times
spacing shall be in accordance with Table 408.7.7.1.2. the values calculated in Section 422.5.

408.8.1.6 For structural integrity, at least one bottom bar

in each joist shall be continuous and shall be anchored to
develop f y at the face of supports.

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408.8.1. 7 Reinforcement area perpendicular to the ribs 408.10.1.2 Variations from the limitations in Section
shall satisfy slab moment strength requirements, 408.10.2 shall be permitted if demon irated by analy i
considering load concentrations, and shall be at least the that quillbrium and geometric compatibility ar satisfied,
shrinkage and temperature reinforcement area in the design strength al every section i at least equal to the
accordance with Section 424.4. required strength, and ervieeability conditions, includin .r
limits on deflection, are m I.
408.8.1.8 Two-way joist construction not satisfying the
limitations of Sections 408.8.1.1 through 408.8.1.4 shall 408.10.1.3 Circular or regular polygon-shaped supports
be designed as slabs and beams. shall be treated as square supports with the same area.

408.8.2 Joist Systems with Structural Fillers 408.10.2 Limitations for Use of Direct Design
Method
408.8.2.1 If permanent burned clay or concrete tile
fillers of material having a unit compressive strength at 408.10.2.1 There shall be at least three continuous
least equal to f~ in the joists are used, Sections spans in each direction.
408.8.2.1.1 and 408.8.2.1.2 shall apply.
408.10.2.2 Successive span lengths measured center-to
408.8.2.1.1 Slab thickness over fillers shall be at least center of supports in each direction shall not differ by
the greater of 1/12 the clear distance between ribs and more than one-third the longer span.
40mm.
408.10.2.3 Panels shall be rectangular, with the ratio of
408.8.2.1.2 For calculation of shear and negative longer to shorter panel dimensions, measured center to
moment strength, it shall be permitted to include the center of supports, not to exceed 2.
vertical shells of fillers in contact with the ribs. Other
portions of fillers shall not be included in strength 408.10.2.4 Column offset shall not exceed 10 percent of
calculations. the span in direction of offset from either axis between
centerlines of successive columns.
408.8.3 Joist Systems with Other Fillers
408.10.2.5 All loads shall be due to gravity only and
408.8.3.1 If fillers not complying with Section 408.8.2. l uniformly distributed over an entire panel.
or removable forms are used, slab thickness shall be at
least the greater of 1/12 the clear distance between ribs 408.10.2.6 Unfactored live load shall not exceed two
and 50 mm. times the unfactored dead load.

408.9 Lift-slab Construction 408.10.2.7 For a panel with beams between supports on
all sides, Eq. 408.10.2.7a shall be satisfied for beams in
408.9.1 In slabs constructed with lift-slab methods the two perpendicular directions.
where it is impractical to pass the tendons required by
Section 408. 7 .5 .6.1 or the bottom bars required by Section
408.7.4.2 or 408.7.5.6.3 through the column, at least two (408.10.2.7a)
post-tensioned tendons or two bonded bottom bars or
wires in each direction shall pass through the lifting collar
as close to the column as practicable, and be continuous where afl and a12 are calculated by
or spliced with full mechanical, full welded, or Class B
tension splices. At exterior columns, the reinforcement
shall be anchored at the lifting collar. (408.10.2.7b)

408.10 Direct Design Method

408.10.3 Total Factored Static Moment for a Span
408.10.1 General
408.10.3.1 Total factored static moment, M 0, for a span
408.10.1.1 Two-way slabs satisfying the limits m shall be calculated for a strip bounded laterally by the
Section 408.10.2 shall be permitted to be designed in panel centerline on each side of the centerline of supports.
accordance with this section.

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408.10.3.2 The absolute sum of positive and average 408.10.4.5 Negative Mu shall be the greater of the two
negative Mu in each direction shall be at least: interior negative Mu calculated for spans framing into a
common support unless an analysis is made to distribute
the unbalanced moment in accordance with stiffnesses
( 408.10.3.2) ofadjoining elements.

408.10.3.2.1 In Eq. 408.10.3.2, e; is the clear span length 408.10.4.6 Edge beams or edges of slabs shall be
in the direction that moments are considered, shall extend designed to resist in torsion their share of exterior
from face to face of columns, capitals, brackets, or walls, negative Mu.
and shall be at least 0. 65.f 1.
408.10.5 Factored Moments in Column Strips
408.10.3.2.2 In Eq. 408.10.3.2, if the transverse span of
panels on either side of the centerline of supports varies, 408.10.5.1 The column strip shall resist the portion of
.f2 shall be taken as the average of adjacent transverse interior negative Mu in accordance with Table 408.10.5.1.
spans.
Table 408.10.5.1
408.10.3.2.3 In Eq. 408.10.3.2, if the span adjacent Portion oflnterior Negative Mu in Column Strip
and parallel to a slab edge is being considered, the
distance from edge to panel centerline shall be substituted .f2/.f,
a,1 .fz/.f1
for .f2. 0.5 1.0 2.0
0 0.75 0.75 0.75
408.10.4 Distribution of Total Factored Static 2:1.0 0.90 0.75 0.45
Moment Note: Linear interpolations shall be made between values shown.

408.10.4.1 In an interior span, MO shall be distributed 408.10.5.2 The column strip shall resist the portion of
as follows: 0. 65M0 to negative moment and 0. 35M0 to exterior negative Mu in accordance with Table
positive moment. 408.10.5.2.
Table 408.10.5.2
408.10.4.2 In an end span, MO shall be distributed Portion of Exterior Negative Mu in Column Strip
inaccordance with Table 408.10.4.2.

.f2/.f 1
Table 408.10.4.2 e e
a,1 z/ 1 Pc 0.5
Distribution Coefficients for End Spans 1.0 2.0
0 1.0 1.0 1.0
0
Slab Slab without Exterior 2:2.5 0.75 0.75 0.75
with beams between edge fully
beams interior supports restrained 0 1.0 1.0 1.0
2:1.0
Exterior between Without With 2:2.5 0.90 0.75 0.45
edge all edge edge Note: Lmear interpolations shall be made between values shown. {J,. is
unrestrained supports beam beam calculated using Eq. 408.10.5.2a where C is calculated using Eq.
Interior 408. I 0.5.2b.
negative
0.75 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.65
Positive 0.63 0.57 0.52 0.50 0.35 (408.10.5.2a)
Exterior
negative
0 0.16 0.26 0.30 0.65

c = :E ( 1 - 0. 63 yx) 3x3y (408.10.5.2b)

408.10.4.3 Modification of negative and positive
factored moments by up to 10 percent shall be permitted
if the total factored static moment for a panel, M 0, in the 408.10.5.3 For T- or L-sections, it shall be permitted to
direction considered is at least that calculated by Eq. calculate the constant C in Eq. 408.10.5.2b by dividing
408.10.3.2. Moment redistribution in accordance with the section, as given in Section 408.4.1.8, into separate
Section 406.6.5 is not permitted. rectangular parts and summing the values of C for each
part.
408.10.4.4 Critical section for negative Mu shall be at
the face of rectangular supports. 408.10.5.4 If the width of the column or wall is at least
(3/4).f2, negative Mu shall be uniformly distributed
across .f 2.

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408.10.5.5 The column strip shall resist the portion of 408.10.7 Factored Moments in Columns and Walls
positive Mu in accordance with Table 408. I 0.5.5.
408.10.7.1 Columns and walls built integrally with a
Table 408.10.5.5 slab system shall resist moments caused by factored loads
Portion of Positive Mu in Column Strip on the slab system.

e /f 408.10.7.2 At an interior support, columns or walls

0.5 1.0 2.0 above and below the slab shall resist the factored moment
0 0.60 0.60 0.60 calculated by Eq. 408.10.7.2 in direct proportion to their
::1.0 0.90 0.75 0.45 stiffnesses unless a general analysis is made.
Note: Linear interpolations shall be made between values shown.

408.10.5.6 For slabs with beams between supports, the (408.10.7.2)

slab portion of column strips shall resist column strip
moments not resisted by beams. where qn11', lz', and fn', refer to the shorter span.

408.10.5.7 Factored Moments in Beams 408.10.7.3 The gravity load moment to be transferred
between slab and edge column in accordance with Section
408.10.5.7.1 Beams between supports shall resist the 408.4.2.3 shall not be Jess than 0. 3M 0•
portion of column strip Mu in accordance with Table
408.10.5.7.1. 408.10.8 Factored Shear in Slab Systems with Beams

Table 408.10.5.7.1 408.10.8.1 Beams between supports shall resist the

Portion of Column Strip Mu in Beams portion of shear in accordance with Table 408.10.8.1
caused by factored loads on tributary areas in accordance
Distribution coefficient with Figure 408.10.8.1.
0 0
c:1.0 0.85 Table 408.10.8.1 Portion of Shear Resisted by Beam
Note: Linear interpolation shall be made between values shown.
(an fz/f1) Distribution Coefficient
0 0
408.10.5.7.2 In addition to moments calculated c:1.0 1.0
according to Section 408.10.5.7.1, beams shall resist
Note: Linear interpolation shall be made between values shown.
moments caused by factored loads applied directly to the
beams, including the weight of the beam stem above and
below the slab.

408.10.6 Factored Moments in Middle Strips

408.10.6.1 That portion of negative and positive

factored moments not resisted by column strips shall be
proportionately assigned to corresponding half middle
strips.

408.10.6.2 Each middle strip shall resist the sum of the

moments assigned to its two half middle strips.

408.10.6.3 A middle strip adjacent and parallel to a wall

supported edge shall resist twice the moment assigned to
the half middle strip corresponding to the first row of
Figure 408.10.8.1
interior supports.
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Section 408.10.8.1, beams shall resist shears caused by far ends of columns considered fixed is permitted.
factored loads applied directly to the beams, including the
weight of the beam stem above and below the slab. 408.11.2.6 If slab-beams are analyzed separately, it
shall be permitted to calculate the moment at a given
408.10.8.3 Calculation of required slab shear strength support by assuming that the slab-beam is fixed at
based on the assumption that loads is distributed to supports two or more panels away, provided the slab
supporting beams in accordance with Section 408.10.8.1 continues beyond the assumed fixed supports.
shall be permitted. Shear resistance to total V11 occurring
on a panel shall be provided. 408.J 1.3 Slab-Beams

408.11 Equivalent Frame Method 408.11.3.1 The moment of inertia of slab-beams from
the center of the column to the face of the column,
408.11.1 General bracket, or capital shall be assumed equal to the moment
of inertia of the slab-beam at the face of the column,
408.11.1.1 All sections of slabs and supporting bracket, or capital divided by the quantity (1 - c2/f2)2,
members in two-way slab systems designed by the where c2 and f2 are measured transverse to the direction
equivalent frame method shall resist moments and shears of the span for which moments are being determined.
obtained from an analysis in accordance with Sections
408.11.2 through 408.11.6. 408.11.3.2 Variation in moment of inertia along the
axis of slab-beams shall be taken into account.
408.11.1.2 Live load shall be arranged m accordance
with Section 406.4.3. 408.11.3.3 It shall be permitted to use the gross cross-
sectional area of concrete to determine the moment of
408.11.1.3 It shall be permitted to account for the inertia of slab-beams at any cross section outside of joints
contribution of metal column capitals to stiffness, or column capitals.
resistance to moment, and resistance to shear.
408.11.4 Columns
408.11.1.4 It shall be permitted to neglect the change in
length of columns and slabs due to direct stress, and 408.11.4.1 The moment of inertia of columns from top
deflections due to shear. to bottom of the slab-beam at a joint shall be assumed to
be infinite.
408.11.2 Equivalent Frames
408.11.4.2 Variation in moment of inertia along the axis
408.11.2.1 The structure shall be modeled by equivalent of columns shall be taken into account.
frames on column lines taken longitudinally and
transversely through the building. 408.11.4.3 It shall be permitted to use the gross cross-
sectional area of concrete to determine the moment of
408.11.2.2 Each equivalent frame shall consist of a row inertia of columns at any cross section outside of joints or
of columns or supports and slab-beam strips bounded column capitals.
laterally by the panel centerline on each side of the
centerline of columns or supports. 408.11.5 Torsional Members

408.11.2.3 Frames adjacent and parallel to an edge shall 408.11.5.1 Torsional members shall be assumed to have
be bounded by that edge and the centerline of the adjacent a constant cross section throughout their length consisting
panel. of the greatest of(a) through (c):

408.11.2.4 Columns or supports shall be assumed to be a. A portion of slab having a width equal to that of the
attached to slab-beam strips by torsional members column, bracket, or capital in the direction of the
transverse to the direction of the span for which moments span for which moments are being determined;
are being calculated and extending to the panel centerlines
on each side of a column. b. For monolithic or fully composite construction, the
portion of slab specified in (a) plus that part of the
408.11.2.5 Analysis of each equivalent frame in its transverse beam above and below the slab;
entirety shall be permitted. Alternatively, for gravity

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c. The transverse beam m accordance with Section SECTION 409

408.4.1.8.
BEAMS
408.11.5.2 Where beams frame into columns in the
direction of the span for which moments are being 409.1 Scope
calculated, the torsional stiffness shall be multiplied by
the ratio of the moment of inertia of the slab with such a 409.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of non-
beam to the moment of inertia of the slab without such a prestressed and prestressed beams, including:
beam.
a. Composite beams of concrete elements constructed in
408.11.6 Factored Moments separate placements but connected so that all
elements resist loads as a unit;
408.11.6.1 At interior supports, the critical section for
negative Mu in both column and middle strips shall be b. One-way joist systems in accordance with Section
taken at the face of rectilinear supports, but not farther 409.8;
away than 0.175f 1 from the center of a column.
c. Deep beams in accordance with Section 409.9.
408.11.6.2 At exterior supports without brackets or
capitals, the critical section for negative Mu in the span 409.2 General
perpendicular to an edge shall be taken at the face of the
supporting element. 409.2.1 Materials

408.11.6.3 At exterior supports with brackets or 409.2.1.1 Design properties for concrete shall be
capitals, the critical section for negative Mu in the span selected to be in accordance with Section 419.
perpendicular to an edge shall be taken at a distance from
the face of the supporting element not exceeding one-half 409.2.1.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement shall
the projection of the bracket or capital beyond the face of be selected to be in accordance with Section 420.
the supporting element.
409.2.1.3 Materials, design, and detailing requirements
408.11.6.4 Circular or regular polygon-shaped supports for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with
shall be assumed to be square supports with the same area Section 420.7.
for location of critical section for negative design
moment. 409.2.2 Connection to Other Members

408.11.6.5 Where slab systems within limitations of 409.2.2.1 For cast-in-place construction, beam-column
Section 408. l 0.2 are analyzed by the equivalent frame joints shall satisfy Section 415.
method, it shall be permitted to reduce the calculated
moments in such proportion that the absolute sum of the 409.2.2.2 For precast construction, connections shall
positive and average negative design moments need not satisfy the force transfer requirements of Section 416.2.
exceed the value obtained from Eq. 408.10.3.2.
409.2.3 Stability
408.11.6.6 It shall be permitted to distribute moments at
critical sections to column strips, beams, and middle strips 409.2.3.1 If a beam is not continuously laterally braced,
in accordance with the direct design method in Section (a) and (b) shall be satisfied:
408.10 provided that Eq, 408.10.2.7a is satisfied.
a. Spacing of lateral bracing shall not exceed 50 times
the least width of compression flange or face;

b. Spacing of lateral bracing shall take into account

effects of eccentric loads.

409.2.3.2 In prestressed beams, buckling of thin webs

and flanges shall be considered. If there is intermittent
contact between prestressed reinforcement and an
oversize duct, member buckling between contact points
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409.2.4 T-Beam Construction 409.3.1.1.1 For f y other than 420 MPa, the expressions
111 Table 409.3. l.l shall be multiplied by
409.2.4.1 In T-beam construction, flange and web (0.4 + {y/700).
concrete shall be placed monolithically or made
composite in accordance with Section 416.4. 409.3.1.1.2 For non-prestressed beams made of
lightweight concrete having we in the range of 1440 to
409.2.4.2 Effective flange width shall be in accordance I 840 kg/nr', the expressions in Table 409.3.1.1 shall be
with Section 406.3.2. multiplied by the greater of(a) and (b):

409.2.4.3 For T-beam flanges where the primary flexural a. 1. 65 - 0. 0003we;

slab reinforcement is parallel to the longitudinal axis of
the beam, reinforcement in the flange perpendicular to the
b. 1.09.
longitudinal axis of the beam shall be in accordance with
Section 407.5.2.3.
409.3.1.1.3 For non-prestressed composite beams made
of a combination of lightweight and normal-weight
409.2.4.4 For torsional design according to Section
concrete shored during construction, and where the
422.7, the overhanging flange width used to calculate lightweight concrete is in compression, the modifier of
Aep,Ag, and Pep shall be in accordance with (a) and (b): Section 409.3.1.1.2 shall apply.

a. The overhanging flange width shall include that 409.3.1.2 The thickness of a concrete floor finish shall
portion of slab on each side of the beam extending a be permitted to be included in h if it is placed
distance equal to the projection of the beam above or monolithically with the beam, or if the floor finish is
below the slab, whichever is greater, but not greater designed to be composite with the beam in accordance
than four times the slab thickness; with Section 416.4.

b. The overhanging flanges shall be neglected in cases 409.3.2 Calculated Deflection Limits
2
where the parameter AP /Pep for solid sections or
AP 2 /Pep for hollow sections calculated for a beam 409.3.2.1 For non-prestressed beams not satisfying
with flanges is less than that calculated for the same Section 409.3.1 and for prestressed beams, immediate and
beam ignoring the flanges. time-dependent deflections shall be calculated in
accordance with Section 424.2 and shall not exceed the
409.3 Design Limits limits in Section 424.2.2.

409.3.1 Minimum Beam Depth 409.3.2.2 For non-prestressed composite concrete beams
satisfying Section 409 .3 .1, deflections occurring after the
409.3.1.1 For non-prestressed beams not supporting or member becomes composite need not be calculated.
attached to partitions or other construction likely to be Deflections occurring before the member becomes
damaged by large deflection , overall beam depth h shall composite shall be investigated unless the pre-composite
atisfy the limits in able 409.3.1.1, unless the calculated depth also satisfies Section 409.3.1.
detlection limit of ection 409.3.2 are satisfied.
409.3.3 Reinforcement Strain Limit in
Table 409.3.1.1 Non-Prestressed Beams
Minimum Depth of Non-Prestressed Beams
409.3.3.1 For non-prestressed beams with Pu <
0. 10 {~Ag , Et shall be at least 0.004.
Support Condition Minimum M1l
Simply supported f/16 409.3.4 Stress Limits in Prestressed Beams
One end continuous f/18.5
Both ends continuous f/21 409.3.4.1 Prestressed beams shall be classified as Class
Cantilever f/8 U, T, or C in accordance with Section 424.5.2.
1'1 Expressions applicable for normal weight concrete and f y = 420 MPa.
For other cases, minimum h shall be modified in accordance with 409.3.4.2 Stresses in prestressed beams immediately
Sections 409.3.1.1.1 through 409.3.1.1.3, as appropriate. after transfer and at service loads shall not exceed
permissible stresses in Sections 424.5.3 and 424.5.4.

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409.4 Required Strength prestressed beams shall be permitted to be designed for

Tu at that critical section unless a concentrated torsional
409.4.1 General moment occurs within this distance. ln that case, the
critical section shall be taken at the face of the support.
409.4.1.1 Required strength shal\ be calculated m
accordance with the factored load combinations m 409.4.4.4 It shall be permitted to reduce T., 111
Section 405. accordance with Section 422. 7 .3.

409.4.1.2 Required strength shall be calculated in 409.5 Design Strength

accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406.
409.5.1 General
409.4.1.3 For prestressed beams, effects of reactions
induced by prestressing shal\ be considered in accordance 409.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination,
with Section 405.3.11. design strength at all sections shall satisfy <J>Sn ~ U
including (a) through ( d). Interaction between load effects
409.4.2 Factored Moment shall be considered.

409.4.2.1 For beams built integrally with supports, Mu

at the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the
face of support.

409.4.3 Factored Shear

409.4.3.1 For beams built integrally with supports, Vu at

the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the face
of support. 409.5.1.2 <f, shall be determined in accordance with
Section 421.2.
409.4.3.2 Sections between the face of support and a
critical section located d from the face of support for non- 409.5.2 Moment
prestressed beams and h/2 from the face of support for
prestressed beams shall be permitted to be designed for 409.5.2.1 If Pu< 0.10/~Ag, Mn shall be calculated in
Vu at that critical section if(a) through (c) are satisfied: accordance with Section 422.3.

a. Support reaction, in direction of applied shear, 409.5.2.2 If Pu ~ 0. 10/~Ag , Mn shall be calculated in

introduces compression into the end region of the accordance with Section 422.4.
beam;
409.5.2.3 For prestressed beams, external tendons shall
b. Loads are applied at or near the top surface of the be considered as unbonded tendons in calculating flexural
beam; strength, unless the external tendons are effectively
bonded to the concrete along the entire length.
c. No concentrated load occurs between the face of
support and critical section.
409.5.3 Shear

409.4.4 Factored Torsion 409.5.3.1 V n shall be calculated in accordance with

Section 422.5.
409.4.4.1 Unless determined by a more detailed analysis,
it shall be permitted to take the torsional loading from a 409.5.3.2 For composite concrete beams, horizontal
slab as uniformly distributed along the beam.
shear strength Vnh shall be calculated in accordance with
Section 416.4.
409.4.4.2 For beams built integrally with supports, Tu at
the support shall be permitted to be calculated at the face
409.5.4 Torsion
of support.
409.5.4.1 If T., < <PTth where Tth is given in Section
409.4.4.3 Sections between the face of support and a 422.7, it shall be permitted to neglect torsional effects.
critical section located d from the face of support for non- The minimum reinforcement requirements of Section
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409.6.4 and the detailing requirements of Sections 409.7.5

and 409.7.6.3 need not be satisfied. a.

409.5.4.2 T n shall be calculated in accordance with

Section 422.7.
b.
409.5.4.3 Longitudinal and transverse reinforcement
required for torsion shall be added to that required for the
V"' M"' and Pu that act in combination with the torsion. 409.6.1.3 If As provided at every section is at least one-
third greater than As required by analysis, Sections
409.5.4.4 For prestressed beams, the total area of 409.6.1.1 and 409.6.1.2 need not be satisfied.
longitudinal reinforcement, As and Aps, at each section
shall be designed to resist Mu at that section, plus an 409.6.2 Minimum Flexural Reinforcement in
additional concentric longitudinal tensile force equal to Prestressed Beams
Atf y, based on Tu at that section.
409.6.2.1 For beams with bonded prestressed
reinforcement, total quantity of As and Aps shall be
409.5.4.5 It shall be permitted to reduce the area of
longitudinal torsional reinforcement in the flexural adequate to develop a factored load at least 1.2 times the
cracking load calculated on the basis of f,. defined in
compression zone by an amount equal to Mu/(0. 9df y),
Section 419.2.3.
where Mu occurs simultaneously with Tu at that section,
except that the longitudinal reinforcement area shall not
409.6.2.2 For beams with both flexural and shear design
be less than the minimum required in Section 409.6.4.
strength at least twice the required strength, Section
409.6.2.1 need not be satisfied.
409.5.4.6 For solid sections with an aspect ratio,
h/ be :2: 4. 5, it shall be permitted to use an alternative
409.6.2.3 For beams with unbonded tendons, the
design procedure, provided the adequacy of the procedure
minimum area of bonded deformed longitudinal
has been shown by analysis and substantial agreement
reinforcement As.min shall be:
with results of comprehensive tests. The minimum
reinforcement requirements of Section 409.6.4 need not
be satisfied, but the detailing requirements of Sections As.min = 0. 004Acc (409.6.2.3)
409.7.5 and 409.7.6.3 apply.
where Ace is the area of that part of the cross section
409.5.4.7 For solid precast sections with an aspect ratio between the flexural tension face and the centroid of the
h/ be :2: 4. 5, it shall be permitted to u e an alternative gross section.
design procedure and open web reinforcement provided
the adequacy of the procedure and reinforcement have 409.6.3 Minimum Shear Reinforcement
been shown by analysis and substantial agre menl with
results of comprehensive tests. The mmimum 409.6.3.1 A minimum area of shear reinforcement,
reinforcement requirements of Section 409.6.4 and Av.min, shall be provided in all regions where Vu >
detailing requirements of Sections 409.7.5 and 409.7.6.3 0. 5<J>Vc except for the cases in Table 409.6.3.l, where at
need not be satisfied. least Av.min shall be provided where Vu > <J,V c·

409.6 Reinforcement Limits 409.6.3.2 If shown by testing that the required Mn and
V 11 can be developed, Section 409 .6.3 .1 need not be
409.6.1 Minimum Flexural Reinforcement in Non- satisfied. Such tests shall simulate effects of differential
Prestressed Beams settlement, creep, shrinkage, and temperature change,
based on a realistic assessment of these effects occurring
409.6.1.1 A minimum area of flexural reinforcement in service.
As,minshall be provided at every section where tension
reinforcement is required by analysis. 409.6.3.3 If shear reinforcement is required and torsional
effects can be neglected according to Section 409.5.4.1,
409.6.1.2 As.min shall be the greater of (a) and (b), Av.min shall be in accordance with Table 409.6.3.3
except as provided in Section 409.6.1.3. For a statically
determinate beam with a flange in tension, the value of
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Table 409.6.3.1
Cases Where Av,min is not Required
a.
ifO. SrJ>Vc < Vu s rpVc

Conditions
h:,:; 250 mm
h $ greater of 2.5t1 or 0.5bw b. 0.42./F.:Acp
-
(0.175bw) r;
Ph-
and fy f yt fy
h:,:; 600 mm
Constructed with steel
fibered reinforced h $ 600 mm
normal-weight 409.7 Reinforcement Detailing
concrete conforming
to Sections and 409.7.1 General
426.4.1.5.1 (a),
426.4.2.2(d), and 409.7.1.1 Concrete cover for reinforcement shall be in
426.12.5.l(a) and with accordance with Section 420.6. l.
':,:; 40 MPa
'oist s stem in accordance with Section 409.8
409.7.1.2 Development lengths of deformed and
Table 409.6.3.3 Required Av,mtn prestressed reinforcement shall be in accordance with
Section 425.4.
Beam Type
Non-prestressed ,.,bw
0.062yJcf- a
409.7.1.3 Splices of deformed reinforcement shall be in
and prestressed Greater yt accordance with Section 425.5.
with Apsfse < of: 1------,b-w-'---+--I
0.40 (Aps + [pu +As+ [y) 0.35,:- b
t vt: 409.7.1.4 Bundled bars shall be in accordance with
,.,bw Section 425.6.
0.062v,c T c
Greater 1vt
Prestressed with of: bw
Apsfse;::: 0.40 (Aps + [pu + Lesser 0.35f- d 409.7.2 Reinforcement Spacing
vt
of:
As+ [y)
e 409.7.2.1 Minimum spacing s shall be m accordance
with Section 425.2.

409.6.4 Minimum Torsional Reinforcement 409.7.2.2 For non-prestressed and Class C prestressed
beams, spacing of bonded longitudinal reinforcement
409.6.4.1 A minimum area of torsional reinforcement closest to the tension face shall not exceed s given in
shall be provided in all regions where Tu ~ rpT th Section 424.3.
accordance with Section 422.7.
409.7.2.3 For non-prestressed and Class C prestressed
409.6.4.2 If torsional reinforcement is required, beams with h exceeding 900 mm., longitudinal skin
minimum transverse reinforcement (Av+ ZAt)min/s reinforcement shall be uniformly distributed on both side
shall be the greater of (a) and (b): faces of the beam for a distance h/2 from the tension
face. Spacing of skin reinforcement shall not exceed s
ri,bW
given in Section 424.3.2, where Cc is the clear cover from
a. 0. 062-yt: f yt the skin reinforcement to the side face. It shall be
permitted to include skin reinforcement m strength
bw calculations if a strain compatibility analysis is made.
b. 0.35/-
yt
409.7.3 Flexural Reinforcement in Non-Prestressed
Beams
409.6.4.3 If torsional reinforcement ts required,
minimum area of longitudinal reinforcement At.min shall 409.7.3.l Calculated tensile or compressive force in
be the lesser of (a) and (b): reinforcement at each section of the beam shall be
developed on each side of that section.

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409.7.3.2 Critical locations for development of 409.7.3.8.3 At simple supports and points of inflection,
reinforcement are points of maximum stress and points db for positive moment tension reinforcement shall be
along the span where bent or terminated tension limited such that f for that reinforcement satisfies (a) or
reinforcement is no longer required to resist flexure. (b ); If reinforcement terminates beyond the centerline of
supports by a standard hook or a mechanical anchorage at
409.7.3.3 Reinforcement shall extend beyond the point least equivalent to a standard hook, (a) or (b) need not be
at which it is no longer required to resist flexure for a satisfied.
distance equal to the greater of d and 12db , except at
supports of simply-supported spans and at free ends of a. fd:::::; (1. 3Mn/Vu + la) if end of reinforcement is
cantilevers. confined by a compressive reaction;

409.7.3.4 Continuing flexural tension reinforcement b. ld:::::; (Mn/Vu+ la) if end of reinforcement is not
shall have an embedment length at least f d beyond the confined by a compressive reaction.
point where bent or terminated tension reinforcement is
no longer required to resist flexure. Where: Mn is calculated assuming all reinforcement
at the section is stressed to f y and Vu is calculated at
409.7.3.5 Flexural tension reinforcement shall not be the section. At a support, la is the embedment length
terminated in a tension zone unless (a), (b), or (c) is beyond the center of the support. At a point of
satisfied: inflection, la is the embedment length beyond the
point of inflection limited to the greater of d
a. Vu :::::; (2/3)</)V n at the cutoff point; and 12db.

b. For 36 mm <p bars and smaller, continuing 409.7.3.8.4 At least one-third of the negative moment
reinforcement provides double the area required for reinforcement at a support shall have an embedment
flexure at the cutoff point and Vu :::::; (3 / 4) <p V n. length beyond the point of inflection at least the greatest
of d, 12db , and ln/16 .
c. Stirrup or hoop area in excess of that required for
shear and torsion is provided along each terminated 409.7.4 Flexural Reinforcement in Prestressed
bar or wire over a distance 3 / 4d from the Beams
termination point. Excess stirrup or hoop area shall
be at least 60bws / f yt» Spacing s shall not exceed 409.7.4.1 External tendons shall be attached to the
d/Bflb· member in a manner that maintains the specified
eccentricity between the tendons and the concrete
409.7.3.6 Adequate anchorage shall be provided for centroid through the full range of anticipated member
tension reinforcement where reinforcement stress is not deflections.
directly proportional to moment, such as in sloped,
stepped, or tapered beams; or where tension 409.7.4.2 If non-prestressed reinforcement is required to
reinforcement is not parallel to the compression face. satisfy flexural strength, the detailing requirements of
Section 409.7.3 shall be satisfied.
409.7.3.7 Development of tension reinforcement by
bending across the web to be anchored or made 409.7.4.3 Termination of Prestressed Reinforcement
continuous with reinforcement on the opposite face of
beam shall be permitted. 409.7.4.3.1 Post-tensioned anchorage zones shall be
designed and detailed in accordance with Section 425.9.
409.7.3.8 Termination of Reinforcement
409.7.4.3.2 Post-tensioning anchorages and couplers shall
409.7.3.8.1 At simple supports, at least one-third the be designed and detailed in accordance with Section
maximum positive moment reinforcement shall extend 425.8.
along the beam bottom into the support at least 150 mm.,
except for precast beams where such reinforcement shall 409.7.4.4 Termination of deformed reinforcement in
extend at least to the center of the bearing length. beams with unbonded tendons

409.7.3.8.2 At other supports, at least one-fourth the 409.7.4.4.1 Length of deformed reinforcement required
maximum positive moment reinforcement shall extend by Section 409.6.2.3 shall be in accordance with (a) and
along the beam bottom into the support at least 150 mm. (b):

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a. At least f,./3 in positive moment areas and be be continuous with longitudinal reinforcement and if
centered in those areas; extended into a region of compression, shall be anchored
d/2 beyond mid-depth of member.
b. At least f,j 6 on each side of the face of support in
negative moment areas. Table 409.7.6.2.2 Maximum Spacing of Shear
Reinforcement
409.7.5 Longitudinal Torsional Reinforcement
Maximums,mm
409.7.5.1 If torsional reinforcement is required, Non-
longitudinal torsional reinforcement shall be distributed vs prestressed
Prestressed
around the perimeter of closed stirrups that satisfy Section beam
beam
425.7.1.6, or hoops with spacing not greater than 300 mm.
The longitudinal reinforcement shall be inside the stirrup d 3h
Lesser -2 -4
or hoop and at least one longitudinal bar or tendon shall $ 0.33J7Z bwd
of:
be placed in each corner.
600

409.7.5.2 Longitudinal torsional reinforcement shall d 3h

have a diameter at least 0.042 times the transverse Lesser -
> 0.33J7Zbwd 4 8
reinforcement spacing, but not less than IO mm. of:
300
409.7.5.3 Longitudinal torsional reinforcement shall
extend for a distance of at least (bt + d) beyond the point 409. 7.6.3 Torsion
required by analysis.
409.7.6.3.1 If required, transverse torsional reinforcement
409.7.5.4 Longitudinal torsional reinforcement shall be shall be closed stirrups satisfying Section 425.7.1.6 or
developed at the face of the support at both ends of the hoops.
beam.
409. 7.6.3.2 Transverse torsional reinforcement shall
409.7.6 TransverseReinforcement extend a distance of at least (b, + d) beyond the point
required by analysis.
409.7.6.1 General
409.7.6.3.3 Spacing of transverse torsional reinforcement
409.7.6.1.1 Transverse reinforcement shall be in shall not exceed the lesser of Ph/8 and 300 mm.
accordance with this section. The most restrictive
requirements shall apply. 409.7.6.3.4 For hollow sections, the distance from the
centerline of the transverse torsional reinforcement to the
409.7.6.1.2 Details of transverse reinforcement shall be in inside face of the wall of the hollow section shall be at
accordance with Section 425. 7. least 0. SA0h/Ph·

409.7.6.2 Shear 409.7.6.4 Lateral Support of Compression

Reinforcement
409.7.6.2.1 If required, shear reinforcement shall be
provided using stirrups, hoops, or longitudinal bent bars. 409.7.6.4.1 Transverse reinforcement shall be provided
throughout the distance where longitudinal compression
409.7.6.2.2 Maximum spacing of shear reinforcement reinforcement is required. Lateral support of longitudinal
shall be in accordance with Table 409.7.6.2.2. compression reinforcement shall be provided by closed
stirrups or hoops in accordance with Sections 409.7.6.4.2
409.7.6.2.3 Inclined stirrups and longitudinal bars bent to through 409.7.6.4.4.
act as shear reinforcement shall be spaced so that every
45-degree line, extending d/2 toward the reaction from 409.7.6.4.2 Size of transverse reinforcement shall be at
mid-depth of member to longitudinal tension least (a) or (b). Deformed wire or welded wire
reinforcement, shall be crossed by at least one line of reinforcement of equivalent area shall be permitted.
shear reinforcement.
a. IO mm </> for longitudinal bars 32 mm </> and smaller;
409.7.6.2.4 Longitudinal bars bent to act as shear
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b. 12 mm cJ> for longitudinal bars 36 mm </> and larger 409.7.7.3 Longitudinal structural integrity reinforcement
and.for longitudinal bundled bars. shall pass through the region bounded by the longitudinal
reinforcement of the column.

409.7.7.4 Longitudinal structural integrity reinforcement

409.7.6.4.3 Spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not at non continuous supports shall be anchored to develop
exceed the least of(a) through (c): fy at the face of the support.

a. 16db of longitudinal reinforcement; 409.7.7.5 If splices are necessary m continuous

structural integrity reinforcement, the reinforcement shall
b. 48db of transverse reinforcement; be spliced in accordance with (a) and (b):

c. Least dimension of beam. a. Positive moment reinforcement shall be spliced at or

near the support;
409.7.6.4.4 Longitudinal compression reinforcement
shall be arranged such that every comer and alternate b. Negative moment reinforcement shall be spliced at or
compression bar shall be enclosed by the corner of the near mid-span.
transverse reinforcement with an included angle of not
more than 135 degrees, and no bar shall be farther than 409.7. 7.6 Splices shall be full mechanical, full welded,
150 mm. clear on each side along the transverse or Class B tension lap splices.
reinforcement from such an enclosed bar.
409.8 Non-Prestressed One-way Joist Systems
409.7.7 StructuralIntegrity Reinforcement in Cast-
in-Place Beams 40~.8.1 General

409.7.7.1 For beams along the perimeter of the structure, 409.8.1.1 Non-prestressed one-way joist construction
structural integrity reinforcement shall be in accordance consists of a monolithic combination of regularly spaced
with (a) through (c): ribs and a top slab designed to span in one direction.

a. At least one-quarter the maximum positive moment 409.8.1.2 Width of ribs shall be at least 100 mm at any
reinforcement, but not less than two bars or strands, location along the depth.
shall be continuous;
409.8.1.3 Overall depth of. ribs shall not exceed 3.5
b. At least one-sixth the negative moment reinforcement times the minimum width.
at the support, but not less than two bars or strands,
shall be continuous; 409.8.1.4 Clear spacing between ribs shall not exceed
750 mm.
c. Longitudinal structural integrity reinforcement shall
be enclosed by closed stirrups in accordance with 409.8.1.5 V c shall be permitted to be taken as 1.1 times
Section 425.7.1.6 or hoops along the clear span of the the value calculated in Section 422.5.
beam.
409.8.1.6 For structural integrity, at least one bottom bar
409.7.7.2 For other than perimeter beams, structural in each joist shall be continuous and shall be anchored to
integrity reinforcement shall be in accordance with (a) or develop f y at the face of supports.
(b):
409.8.1.7 Reinforcement perpendicular to the ribs shall
a. At least one-quarter the maximum positive moment be provided in the slab as required for flexure,
reinforcement, but not less than two bars or strands,, considering load concentrations, and shall be at least that
shall be continuous; required for shrinkage and temperature in accordance
with Section 424.4.
b. Longitudinal reinforcement shall be enclosed by
closed stirrups in accordance with Section 425.7 .1.6 409.8.1.8 One-way joist construction not satisfying the
or hoops along the clear span of the beam. limitations of Sections 409.8.1.1 through 409.8.1.4 shall
be designed as slabs and beams.

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409.8.2 Joist Systems with Structural Fillers 409.9.3 Reinforcement Limits

409.8.2.1 If permanent burned clay or concrete tile 409.9.3.1 Distributed reinforcement along the side faces
fillers of material having a unit compressive strength at of deep beams shall be at least that required in (a) and (b):
least equal to f~ in the joists are used, Sections
409.8.2. l. I and 409.8.2.1.2 shall apply. a. The area of distributed reinforcement perpendicular
to the longitudinal axis of the beam, Av shall be at
409.8.2.1.1 Slab thickness over fillers shall be at least least 0. 0025bws, where s is the spacing of the
the greater of 1/12 the clear distance between ribs and 40 distributed transverse reinforcement;
mm.
b. The area of distributed reinforcement parallel to the
409.8.2.1.2 For calculation of shear and negative longitudinal axis of the beam, Avh, shall be at least
moment strength, it shall be permitted to include the 0. 0025bwSz, where s2 is the spacing of the
vertical shells of fillers in contact with the ribs. Other distributed longitudinal reinforcement.
portions of fillers shall not be included in strength
calculations. 409.9.3.2 The minimum area of flexural tension
reinforcement, As.min , shall be determined in accordance
409.8.3 Joist Systems with OtherFillers with Section 409.6.1.

409.8.3.1 If fillers not complying with Section 409.8.2.1 409.9.4 Reinforcement Detailing
or removable forms are used, slab thickness shall be at
least the greater of 1/12 the clear distance between ribs 409.9.4.1 Concrete cover shall be in accordance with
and 50 mm. Section 420.6.1.

409.9 Deep Beams 409.9.4.2 Minimum spacing for longitudinal

reinforcement shall be in accordance with Section 425.2.
409.9.1 General
409.9.4.3 Spacing of distributed reinforcement required
409.9.1.1 Deep beams are members that are loaded on in Section 409.9.3.1 shall not exceed the lesser of d/5
one face and supported on the opposite face such that and 300 mm.
strut-like compression elements can develop between the
loads and supports and that satisfy (a) or (b): 409.9.4.4 Development of tension reinforcement shall
account for distribution of stress in reinforcement that is
a. Clear span does not exceed four times the overall not directly proportional to the bending moment.
member depth, h;
409.9.4.5 At simple supports, positive moment tension
b. Concentrated loads exist within a distance 2h from reinforcement shall be anchored to develop f y at the face
the face of the support. of the support. If a deep beam is designed using Section
423, the positive moment tension reinforcement shall be
409.9.1.2 Deep beams shall be designed taking into anchored in accordance with Sections 423.8.2 and
account nonlinear distribution of longitudinal strain over 423.8.3.
the depth of the beam.
409.9.4.6 At interior supports, (a) and (b) shall be
409.9.1.3 Strut-and-tie models in accordance with satisfied:
Section 423 are deemed to satisfy Section 409.9.1.2.
a. Negative moment tension reinforcement shall be
409.9.2 Dimensional Limits continuous with that of the adjacent spans;

409.9.2.1 Deep beam dimensions shall be selected such b. Positive moment tension reinforcement shall be
that: continuous or spliced with that of the adjacent spans.

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410.3.1.2 For columns with cross sections larger than

SECTION 410
required by considerations of loading, it shall be
COLUMNS permitted to base gross area considered, required
reinforcement, and design strength on a reduced effective
410.1 Scope area, not less than one-half the total area. This provision
shall not apply to columns in special moment frames
410.1.l This section shall apply to the design of designed in accordance with Section 418.
non-prestressed, prestressed, and composite columns,
including reinforced concrete pedestals. 410.3.1.3 For columns built monolithically with a
concrete wall, the outer limits of the effective cross
410.1.2 Design of plain concrete pedestals shall be in section of the column shall not be taken greater
accordance with Section 414. than40mrn. outside the transverse reinforcement.

410.2 General 410.3.1.4 For columns with two or more interlocking

spirals, outer limits of the effective cross section shall be
410.2.1 Materials taken at a distance outside the spirals equal to the
minimum required concrete cover.
410.2.1.1 Design properties for concrete shall be
selected to be in accordance with Section 419. 410.3.1.5 If a reduced effective area is considered
according to Sections 410.3. l.l through 410.3.1.4,
410.2.1.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement and structural analysis and design of other parts of the
structural steel used in composite columns shall be structure that interact with the column shall be based on
selected to be in accordance with Section 420. the actual cross section.

410.2.1.3 Materials, design, and detailing requirements 410.3.1.6 For composite columns with a concrete core
for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with encased by structural steel, the thickness of the steel
Section 420.7. encasement shall be at least (a) or (b):

410.2.2 Composite Columns

a. b 1/Y for each face of width b;
410.2.2.1 If a structural steel shape, pipe, or tubing is ~JEs
used as longitudinal reinforcement, the column shall be
designed as a composite column.

410.2.3 Connection to Other Members

b. h JBES
fY for circu lar sections of diameter h,

410.2.3.1 For cast-in-place construction, beam-column 410.4 Required Strength

and slab-column joints shall satisfy Section 415.
410.4.1 General
410.2.3.2 For precast construction, connections shall
satisfy the force transfer requirements of Section 416.2. 410.4.1.1 Required strength shall be calculated in
accordance with the factored load combinations m
410.2.3.3 Connections of columns to foundations shall Section 405.
satisfy Section 416.3.
410.4.1.2 Required strength shall be calculated in
410.3 Design Limits accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406.

410.3.1 Dimensional Limits 410.4.2 Factored Axial Force and Moment

410.3.1.1 For columns with a square, octagonal, or other 410.4.2.1 P11 and M11 occurring simultaneously for each
shaped cross section, it shall be permitted to base gross applicable factored load combination shall be considered.
area considered, required reinforcement, and design
strength on a circular section with a diameter equal to the
least lateral dimension of the actual shape.

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410.5 Design Strength 410.6.2 Minimum Shear Reinforcement

410;5.l General 410.6.2.1 A minimum area of shear reinforcement,

Av,min, shall be provided in all regions where V11 >
410.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination, 0.5</JVc·
design strength at all sections shall satisfy q,Sn ~ "U,
including (a) through (d). Interaction between load effects 410.6.2.2 If shear reinforcement is required, Av,mtn shall
shall be considered: be the greater of(a) and (b):

a. !7,bWS
0.062yJc-f
yt

bws
b. 0.35-,
yt

410.7 Reinforcement Detailing

410.5.1.2 q, shall be determined m accordance with
Section 421.2. 410.7.1 General

410.5.2 Axial Force and Moment 410.7.1.1 Concrete cover for reinforcement shall be in
accordance with Section 420.6.1.
410.5.2.1 P n and Mn shall be calculated in accordance
with Section 422.4. 410.7.1.2 Development lengths of deformed and
prestressed reinforcement shall be in accordance with
410.5.2.2 For composite columns, forces shall be Section 425.4.
transferred between the steel section and concrete by
direct bearing, shear connectors, or bond in accordance to 410.7.1.3 Bundled bars shall be m accordance with
the axial strength assigned to each component. Section 425.6.

410.5.3 Shear 410.7.2 Reinforcement Spacing

410.5.3.1 V n shall be calculated m accordance with 410.7.2.1 Minimum spacing s shall be m accordance
Section 422.5. with Section 425.2.

410.5.4 Torsion 410. 7.3 Longitudinal Reinforcement

410.5.4.1 If r;> q,Tth, where Tth is given in Section 410.7.3.1 For non-prestressed columns and for
422.7, torsion shall be considered in accordance with prestressed columns with average f pe < 1.60 MPa, the
Section 409. minimum number of longitudinal bars shall be (a), (b ), or
(c):
410.6 Reinforcement Limits
a. Three within triangular ties;
410.6.1 Minimum and Maximum Longitudinal
Reinforcement b. Four within rectangular or circular ties;

410.6.1.1 For non-prestressed columns and for c. Six enclosed by spirals or for columns of special
prestressed columns with average f pe < 1.6 MPa, area of moment frames enclosed by circular hoops.
longitudinal reinforcement shall be at least 0. 01Ag but
410.7.3.2 For composite columns with structural steel
shall not exceed 0. 08Ag·
cores, a longitudinal bar shall be located al every comer
of a rectangular cross section with other longitudinal bars
410.6.1.2 For composite columns with a structural steel spaced not farther apart than one-ha If the least side
core, area of longitudinal bars located within the dimension of the composite column.
transverse reinforcement shall be at least 0. 01(Ag -
Asx), but shall not exceed 0. OB(Ag - Asx)-
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410.7.4 Offset Bent Longitudinal Reinforcement Table 410.7.5.2.2 Tension Lap Splice Class

410.7.4.J The slope of the inclined portion of an offset Tensile

Splice details Splice type
bent longitudinal bar relative to the longitudinal axis of bar stress
the column shall not exceed 1 in 6. Portions of bar above :S 50% bars spliced at any
and below an offset shall be parallel to axis of column. section and lap splices on
Class A
s O.S[y adjacent bars staggered by
410.7.4.2 If the column face is offset 75 mm or more, at least fd
longitudinal bars shall not be offset bent and separate Other Class B
dowels, lap spliced with the longitudinal bars adjacent to > O.Sfy All cases Class B
the offset column faces, shall be provided.
410.7.5.3 End-bearing Splices
410.7.5 Splices of Longitudinal Reinforcement
410.7.5.3.1 If the bar force due to factored loads is
410.7.5.1 General compressive, end-bearing splices shall be permitted
provided the splices are staggered or additional bars are
410.7.5.1.1 Lap splices, mechanical splices, butt-welded provided at splice locations. The continuing bars in each
splices, and end-bearing splices shall be permitted. face of the column shall have a tensile strength at least
O. 2 5 f y times the area of the vertical reinforcement along
410.7.5.1.2 Splices shall satisfy requirements for all that face.
factored load combinations.
410.7.5.3.2 For composite columns, ends of structural
410.7.5.1.3 Splices of deformed reinforcement shall be steel cores shall be accurately finished to bear at end-
in accordance with Section 425.5 and shall satisfy the bearing splices, with positive provision for alignment of
requirements of Section 410.7.5.2 for lap splices or one core above the other in concentric contact. Bearing
Section 410.7.5.3 for end-bearing splices. shall be considered effective to transfer not greater than
50 percent of the total compressive force in the steel core.
410.7.5.2 Lap Splices
410.7.6 Transverse Reinforcement
410.7.5.2.1 If the bar force due to factored loads is
compressive, compression lap splices shall be permitted. 410.7.6.1 General
It shall be permitted to decrease the compression lap
splice length in accordance with (a) or (b), but the lap
410.7.6.1.1 Transverse- reinforcement shall satisfy the
splice length shall be at least 300 mm.: most.restrictive requirements for reinforcement spacing.

a. For tied columns, where ties throughout the lap splice 410.7.6.1.2 Details of transverse reinforcement shall be
length have an effective area not less than 0. 0015hs in accordance with Section 425.7.2 for ties, Section
in both directions, lap splice length shall be permitted 425.7.3 for spirals, or Section 425.7.4 for hoops.
to be multiplied by 0.83. Tie legs perpendicular to
dimension h shall be considered in calculating 410.7.6.1.3 For prestressed columns with average
effective area;
f pe 2".: 1. 6 MPa, transverse ties or hoops need not satisfy
the 16db spacing requirement of Section 425.7 .2.1.
b. For spiral columns, where spirals throughout the lap
splice length satisfy Section 425.7.3, lap splice length
410.7.6.1.4 For composite columns with a structural
shall be permitted to be multiplied by 0.75.
steel core, transverse ties or hoops shall have a minimum
db of 0.02 times the greater side dimension of the
410.7.5.2.2 If the bar force due to factored loads is
composite column, but shall be at least 10 mm cJ, and
tensile, tension lap splices shall be in accordance with
need not be larger than 16 mm <J,. Spacing shall satisfy
Table 410.7.5.2.2.
Section 425. 7 .2.1, but not exceed 0.5 times the least
dimension of the composite column. Deformed wire or
welded wire reinforcement of equivalent area shall be
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410.7.6.1.5 Longitudinal reinforcement shall be laterally 410.7.6.4 Lateral Support of Offset Bent
supported using ties or hoops in accordance with Section Longitudinal Bars
410.1.6.2 or spirals in accordance with Section 410.7.6.3,
uni s tesu and tructural anal ses demonstrate adequate 410.7.6.4.1 Where longitudinal bars are offset,
strength and feasibility of construction. horizontal support shall be provided by ties, hoops,
spirals, or parts of the floor construction and shall be
410.7.6.1.6 If anchor bolts are placed in the top of a designed to resist 1.5 times the horizontal component of
column or pedestal, the bolts shall be enclosed by the calculated force in the inclined portion of the offset
transverse reinforcement that also surrounds at least four bar.
longitudinal bars within the column or pedestal. The
transverse reinforcement shall be distributed within 125 410.7.6.4.2 If transverse reinforcement is provided to
mm. of the top of the column or pedestal and shall consist resist forces that result from offset bends, ties, hoops, or
of at least two 12 mm</> or three IO mm </> bars. spirals shall be placed not more than 150 mm. from points
of bend.
410.7.6.2 Lateral Support of Longitudinal Bars
Using Ties or Hoops 410.7.6.5 Shear

410.7.6.2.1 In any storey, the bottom tie or hoop shall be 410.7.6.5.1 If required, shear reinforcement shall be
located not more than one-half the tie or hoop spacing provided using ties, hoops, or spirals.
above the top of footing or slab.
410.7.6,5.2 Maximum spacing of shear reinforcement
410.7.6.2.2 In any st rey, the p tie r hoop shall be
t shall be in accordance with Table 410.7.6.5.2.
located not more than one-half the ti or ho p ipacing
below the lowest horizontal reinf rcem nl in the slab Table 410.7.6.5.2 Maximum Spacing of Shear
drop panel, or shear cap. J f beam or brackets frame info Reinforcement
all sides of the column, the top tie or hoop shall be located
not more than 75 mm below the lowest horizontal Maximum s, mm.
reinforcement in the shallowest beam or bracket. Non- Prestressed
Vs column
prestressed
410.7.6.3 Lateral Support of Longitudinal Bars column
Using Spirals d 3h
s 0.33.fllbwd
Lesser -2 -4
of:
410.7.6.3.1 In any storey, the bottom of the spiral shall . 600
be located at the top of footing or slab. d 3h
> 0.33.fllbwd
Lesser -4 -R
410.7.6.3.2 In any storey, the top of the spiral shall be of:
300
located in accordance with Table 410.7.6.3.2.

Table 410.7.6.3.2 Spiral Extension Requirements at

Top of Column

Framing at
Extension requirements
column end
Beams or brackets Extend to the level of the lowest
frame into all sides of horizontal reinforcement in members
the column su , orted above.
Extend to the level of the lowest
horizontal reinforcement in members
Beams or brackets do
supported above. Additional column
not frame into all sides
ties shall extend above termination
of the column
of spiral to bottom of slab, drop
anel or shear ca .
Extend to the level at which the
Columns with capitals diameter or width of capital is twice
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SECTION 411 411.2.3 Load Distribution

WAtLS 411.2.3.1 Unless otherwise demonstrated by an analysis,

the horizontal length of wall considered as effective for
411.1 Scope resisting each concentrated load shall not exceed the
lesser of the center-to-center distance between loads, and
411.1.1 This section shall apply to the design the bearing width plus four times the wall thickness.
of non-prestressed and prestressed walls including (a) Effective horizontal length for bearing shall not extend
through (c): beyond vertical wall joints unless design provides for
transfer of forces across the joints.
a. Cast-in-place;
411.2.4 Intersecting Elements
b. Precast in-plant;
411.2.4.1 Walls shall be anchored to intersecting
c. Precast on-site including tilt-up. elements, such as floors and roofs; columns, pilasters,
buttresses, or intersecting walls; and to footings.
411.1.2 Design of special structural walls shall be in
accordance with Section 418. 411.3 Design Limits

411.1.3 Design of plain concrete walls shall be 411.3.1 Minimum Wall Thickness
in accordance with Section 414.
411.3.1.1 Minimum wall thicknesses shall be in
411.1.4 Design of cantilever retaining walls shall be accordance with Table 411.3.1.1. Thinner walls are
in accordance with Sections 422.2 through 422.4, with permitted if adequate strength and stability can be
minimum horizontal reinforcement in accordance with demonstrated by structural analysis
Section 411.6.
Table 411.3.1.1
411.2 General Minimum Wall Thickness, h

411.2.1 Materials Wall type Minimum thickness, h

Greater lOOmm
Bearing'" a.
411.2.1.1 Design properties for concrete shall be of:
selected to be in accordance with Section 419. 1/25 the lesser of
unsupported
b.
411.2.1.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement shall length and
be selected to be in accordance with Section 420. unsupported
height
411.2.1.3 Materials, design, and detailing requirements Greater
Non-bearing lOOmm c.
for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with of:
Section 420.7. 1/30 the lesser of
unsupported
d.
411.2.2 Connection to OtherMembers length and
unsupported
411.2.2.1 For precast walls, connections shall be height
designed in accordance with Section 416.2. Exterior
basement and 190mm e.
Foundation [IJ
411.2.2.2 Connections of walls to foundations shall
satisfy Section 416.3. [I] Only applies to walls designed in accordance with the simplified
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411.4 Required Strength 411.5.2 Axial Load and In-plane or Out-of-plane

Flexure
1' 411.4.1 General
411.5.2.1 For bearing walls, Pn and Mn (in-plane or out-
411.4.1.1 Required strength shall be calculated m of- plane) shall be calculated in accordance with Section
accordance with the factored load combinations m 422.4. Alternatively, axial load and out-of-plane flexure
Section 405. shall be permitted to be considered in accordance with
Section 411.5.3.
411.4.1.2 Required strength shall be calculated in
accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406. 411.5.2.2 For nonbearing walls, Mn shall be calculated
in accordance with Section 422.3.
411.4.1.3 Slenderness effects shall be calculated in
accordance , ith Sections 406.6.4, 406.7, or 406.8. 411.5.3 Axial Load and Out-of-Plane Flexure -
Alternau ely out-of-plane slenderness analysis shall be Simplified Design Method
permitted using Section 411.8 for walls meeting the
requirement f that section. 411.5.3.1 If the resultant of all factored loads is located
within the middle third of the thickness of a solid wall
411.4.1.4 Walls shall be designed for eccentric axial with a rectangular cross section, P n shall be permitted to
loads and any lateral or other loads to which they are be calculated by:
subjected.
2)
kf
411.4.2 Factored Axial Force and Moment <f,P11 = 0. 55<f,f~Ag [ 1 - (32~) (411.5.3.1)

411.4.2.1 Walls shall be designed for the maximum

factored moment, Mu, that can accompany the factored 411.5.3.2 Effective length factor, k, for use with Eq.
axial force for each applicable load combination. The 411.5.3.1 shall be in accordance with Table 411.5.3.2.
fact red axial force, Pu, at given eccentricity shall not
exce d <f>Pm max where P n, max shall be as given in Table 411.5.3.2 Effective Length Factor k for Walls
ectiou 422.4.2.1 and strength reduction factor <f,
shall be that for compression-controlled sections in Boundary conditions k
Section 421.2.2. The maximum factored moment Mu Walls braced top and bottom against lateral
shall be magnified for slenderness effects in accordance translation and
with Sections 406.6.4, 406.7, or 406.8. a. Restrained against rotation at one or both
0.8
ends (top, bottom, or both)
411.4.3 Factored Shear b. Unrestrained against rotation at both ends 1.0
Walls not braced against lateral translation 2.0
411.4.3.1 Walls shall be designed for the maximum in-
plane Vu and out-of-plane Vu. 411.5.3.3 <f, in Eq. 411.5.3.1 shall be that for
compression controlled sections in Section 421.2.2.
411.5 Design Strength
411.5.3.4 Wall reinforcement shall be at least that
411.5.1 General required by Section 411.6.

411.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination, 411.5.4 In-plane Shear
design strength at all sections shall satisfy <f,Sn 2:: U,
including (a) through (c). Interaction between axial load 411.5.4.1 V n shall be calculated in accordance with
and moment shall be considered. Sections 411.5.4.2 through 411.5.4.8. Alternatively, for
walls with hw ::;; 2.f w, it shall be permitted to design for
a. <f,Pn 2:: Pu in-plane shear in accordance with the strut-and-tie method
of Section 423. In all cases, reinforcement shall satisfy the
limits of Sections 411.6, 411.7.2, and 411.7.3.

411.5.1.2 <f, shall be determined in accordance with

Section 421.2.

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411.5.4.2 For in-plane shear design, is h thickness of 411.5.4.8 V5 shall be provided by transverse shear
wa]J. and d shall be taken equal to 0. Bfw. A larger value reinforcement and shall be calculated by:
of d, equal to the distance from extreme compression
fiber to center of force of all reinforcement in tension,
shall be permitted if the center of tension is calculated by v s =--s.r;«
s
(411.5.4.8)
a strain compatibility analysis.

411.5.4.3 Vn at any. horizontal section shall not exceed 411.5.5 Out-of-plane Shear
0. 83.} f~hd.
411.5.5.1 V n shall be calculated in accordance with
411.5.4.4 Vn shall be calculated by: Section 422.5.

(411.5.4.4) 411.6 Reinforcement Limits

411.5.4.5 Unless a more detailed calculation is made in 411.6.1 If in-plane Vu s 0. 5,PV e, rnimmum Pt and
accordance with Section 411.5.4.6, Ve shall not exceed minimum Pt shall be in accordance with Table 411.6.1.
These limits need not be satisfied if adequate strength and
0. 17 lffchd for walls subject to axial compression or stability can be demonstrated by structural analysis.
exceed the value given in Section 422.5.7 for walls
subject to axial tension. 411.6.2 If in-plane Vu ~ 0. 5,PV e , (a) and (b) shall be
satisfied:
411.5.4.6 It shall be permitted to calculate Ve in
accordance with Table 411.5.4.6, where Nu is positive for a. Pt shall be at least the greater of the value calculated
compression and negative for tension and the quantity by Eq. 411.6.2 and 0.0025, but need not exceed Pt in
N ul Ag is expressed in kPa. accordance with Table 411.6.1.
411.5.4.7 Sections located closer to wall base than a Pt ~ 0. 0025 + 0. 5(2. 5 - hwlf w)(Pt - 0. 0025)
distance fw/2 or one-half the wall height, whichever is
less, shall be permitted to be designed for (411.6.2)
Ve calculated using the detailed calculation options in b. Pt shall be at least 0.0025
Table 411.5.4.6 at a distance above the base of fw/2 or
one-half the wall height, whichever is less.

Table 411.5.4.6 Ve: Non-Prestressed and Prestressed Walls

Calculation Option Axial force Ve

Compression 0.17X.fRhd (a)

Simplified
Tension Greater of:
0.17( 1 +Tg
0.29N) J...fflhd (b)

0 (c)

0.27A
.ffl
hd + Nud
4f
w
(d)

Detailed
Tension or
Compression
Lesser of:
[
0.05?,)7! +
e; ( o.um + 0.2 !'..
Mu - fw fwh
l] hd
Vu 2 (e)

Equation shall not apply if (Mu/Vu - fw/2) is

negative.

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Titblc 411.6.1 Minimum Reinforcement for Walls with In-plane Vu~ 0. S<f>Vc
Type of
Minimum Minimum
Wall Type Non-pres tressed
Bar/Wire Size t ; MPa Longitudinal121, Pe Transverse, Pe
Reinforcement
2: 420 0.0012 0.0020
:S16mm</>
Deformed Bars <420 0.0015 0.0025
Cast-in-place > 16 mm(/) Any 0.0015 0.0025
Welded Wire
:S MW200 or MD200 Any 0.0012 0.0020
Reinforcement
Deformed Bars or
Precastl1l Welded Wire Any Any 0.0010 0.0010
Reinforcement

(I] Prestressed walls with an average effective compressive stress of at least I .6 MPa need not meet the requirement for minimum longitudinal
reinforcement, PF·

[2l In one-way precast, prestressed walls not wider than 3.7 m. and not mechanically connected to cause restraint in the transverse direction, the
minimum reinforcement requirement in the direction normal to the flexural reinforcement need not be satisfied.

411.7 Reinforcement Detailing 411.7.2.3 or wall with h greater than 250 mm., e ·ccpt
basem nt \ ails and cantilever retaining walls, distributed
411.7.1 General reinforcement for each dire lion hall be placed in two
layers parallel with wall faces in a ordance with (a) and
411.7.1.1 Concrete cover for reinforcement shall be m (b):
accordance with Section 420.6.1.
a. One layer consisting of at lea t I /2 and not exceeding
411.7.1.2 Development lengths of deformed and 2/3 of total reinforcem nt required for each direction
prestressed reinforcement shall be in accordance with hall be placed at least 50 mm., but not exceeding
Section 425.4. h/3, from the exterior surface;

411.7.1.3 Splice lengths of deformed reinforcement shall b. The other layer consisting of the balance of required
be in accordance with Section 425.5. reinforcement in that direction, shall be placed at
least 20 mni, but not greater than h/3, from the
411.7.2 Spacing of Longitudinal Reinforcement interior surface.

4ll.7.2.l pacing, s, flongitudinal bars in cast-in-place 411.7.2.4 Flexural tension reinforcement shall be well
walls hall not exceed the lesser of 31t and 450 mm. If distributed and placed as close as practicable to the
shear reinforcement i required for in-plane strength tension face.
pacing of longitudinal reinforcement shall not exc ed
.fw/3. 411.7.3 Spacing of Transverse Reinforcement

411.7.2.2 Spacing, s, of longitudinal bars in precast 411.7.3.1 pacing, s, ftransverse reinforcement in cast-
walls shall not exceed the lesser of (a) and (b ): in-place walls shall not exceed the lesser of 3h and 450
mm. If shear reinforcement is required for in-plane
a. Sh; strength, s hall not exceed fw/3.

b. 450 mm. for exterior walls or 750 mm. for interior 411.7.3.2 Spacing, s, of transverse bars in precast walls
walls. shall not exceed the lesser of (a) and (b ):

If shear reinforcement is required for in-plane strength, s a. Sh;

shall not exceed the smallest of 3h, 450 mm., and f w/3.
b. 450 mm. for exterior walls or 750 mm. for interior
walls.

If shear reinforcement is required for in-plane strength, s

shall not exceed the smallest of 3h, 450 mm., and f wf S.

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411.7.4 Lateral Support of Longitudinal 411.8.2.2 Concentrated gravity loads applied to the wall
Reinforcement above any section shall be assumed to be distributed over
•'
a width equal to the bearing width, plus a width on each
411.7.4.1 If longitudinal reinforcement is required for side that increases at a slope of 2 vertical to 1 horizontal,
axial strength or if Ast exceeds 0. 01Ag, longitudinal but not extending beyond (a) or (b):
reinforcement shall be laterally supported by transverse
ties. a. The spacing of the concentrated loads;

411.7.5 Reinforcement Around Openings b. The edges of the wall panel.

411.7.5.1 In addition to the minimum reinforcement 411.8.3 Factored Moment

required by Section 411.6, at least two 16 mm <p bars in
walls having two layers of reinforcement in both 411.8.3.l Mu at mid-height of wall due to combined
directions and one 16 mm <p bar in walls having a single flexure and axial loads shall include the effects of wall
layer of reinforcement in both directions shall be provided deflection in accordance with (a) or (b):
around window, door, and similarly sized openings. Such
bars shall be anchored to develop f y in tension at the a. By iterative calculation using
comers of the openings.
(411.8.3.la)
411.8 Alternative Method for Out-of-Plane Slender
Wall Analysis where M ua is the maximum factored moment at
midheight of wall due to lateral and eccentric vertical
411.8.1 General loads, not including Pa effects.

411.8.1.1 It shall be permitted to analyze out-of-plane au shall be calculated by:

slenderness effects in accordance with this section for
walls satisfying (a) through (e):
SM11i~
au=------ (411.8.3.lb)
a. Cross section is constant over the height of the wall; (0. 75)48Ee/ er

b. Wall is tension-controlled for out-of-plane moment where I er shall be calculated by:

effect;

c. q,Mn is at least Men where Mer is calculated using

fr as provided in Section 419.2.3;

d. Pu at the mid-height section does not exceed and the value of Es/ Ee shall be at least 6.
0. 06f~Ag;
b. By direct calculation using:
e. Calculated out-of-plane deflection due to service
loads, as, including Pa effects, does not exceed
Mua
fe/150. Mu = --------
l SP11.fc )
(411.8.3.ld)
( (0.75)48Eclcr
411.8.2 Modeling

411.8.2.1 The wall shall be analyzed as a simply- 411.8.4 Out-of-Plane Deflection - Service Loads
supported, axially-loaded member subject to an out-of-
plane uniformly distributed lateral load, with maximum 411.8.4.1 Out-of-plane deflection due to service loads,
moments and deflections occurring at mid-height. as, shall be calculated in accordance with Table
411.8.4.1, where Ma is calculated by Section 411.8.4.2.

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Table 411.8.4.lCalculation of as SECTION 412

DIAPHRAGMS
(a) 412.1 Scope
s (Z/3)Mcr
412.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of
(b) non-prestressed and prestressed diaphragms, including (a)
> (2/3)Mcr
through (d): I

411.8.4.2 The maximum moment Ma at mid-height of a. Diaphragms that are cast-in-place slabs;
wall due to service lateral and eccentric vertical loads,
including P sas effects, shall be calculated by Eq. b. Diaphragms that comprise a cast-in-place topping
411.8.4.2 with iteration of deflections. slab on precast elements;

c. Diaphragms that comprise precast elements with end

(411.8.4.2)
strips formed by either a cast-in-place concrete
topping slab or edge beams;
411.8.4.3 aer and an shall be calculated by (a) and (b):
d. Diaphragms of interconnected precast elements
without cast-in-place concrete topping.
5Merf~
a. a er = 48Eclg
(41 l.8.4.3a)
412.1.2 Diaphragms in structures assigned to seismic
zone 4 shall also satisfy requirements of Section 418.12.
5Mnl~
b. an = ( 4 l l.8.4.3b)
412.2 General
48Ecler

412.2.1 Design shall consider (a) through (e):

411.8.4.4 I er shall be calculated by Eq. 411.8.3. lc.
a. Diaphragm in-plane forces due to lateral loads acting
on the building;

b. Diaphragm transfer forces;

c. Connection forces between the diaphragm and

vertical framing or nonstructural elements;

d. Forces resulting from bracing vertical or sloped

building elements;

e. Diaphragm out-of-plane forces due to gravity and

other loads applied to the diaphragm surface.

412.2.2 Materials

412.2.2.1 Design properties for concrete shall be

selected to be in accordance with Section 419.

412.2.2.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement shall

be selected to be in accordance with Section 420.

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412.3 Design Limits d. A finite element model considering diaphragm

flexibility;
"412.3.1 Minimum Diaphragm Thickness
e. A strut-and-tie model in accordance with Section
412.3.1.1 Diaphragms shall have thickness as required 423.2.
for stability, strength, and stiffness under factored load
combinations. 412.5 Design Strength

412.3.1.2 Floor and roof diaphragms shall have a 412.5.1 General

thickness not less than that required for floor and roof
elements in other parts of this Code. 412.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination,
design strengths of diaphragms and connections shall
412.4 Required Strength satisfy <PSn 2:'. U. Interaction between load effects shall be
considered.
412.4.1 General
412.5.1.2 <J, shall be determined m accordance with
412.4.1.1 Required strength of diaphragms, collectors, Section 421.2.
and their connections shall be calculated in accordance
with the factored load combinations in Section 405. 412.5.1.3 Design strengths shall be in accordance with
(a), (b), (c), or (d):
412.4.1.2 Required strength of diaphragms that are part
of floor or roof construction shall include effects of out- a. For a diaphragm idealized as a beam whose depth is
of-plane loads simultaneous with other applicable loads. equal to the full diaphragm depth, with moment
resisted by boundary reinforcement concentrated at
412.4.2 Diaphragm Modeling and Analysis the diaphragm edges, design strengths shall be m
accordance with Sections 412.5.2 through 412.5.4;
412.4.2.1 Diaphragm modeling and analysis
requirements of the general building code shall govern b. For a diaphragm or a diaphragm segment modeled as
where applicable. Otherwise, diaphragm modeling and a strut-and-tie system, design strengths shall be in
analysis shall be in accordance with Sections 412.4.2.2 accordance with Section 423.3;
through 412.4.2.4.
c. For a diaphragm idealized with a finite-element
412.4.2.2 Modeling and analysis procedures shall satisfy model, design strengths shall be in accordance with
requirements of Section 406. Section 422. Non-uniform shear distributions shall be
considered in design for shear. Collectors in such
412.4.2.3 Any set of reasonable and consistent designs shall be provided to transfer diaphragm
assumptions for diaphragm stiffness shall be permitted. shears to the vertical elements of the lateral-force-
resisting system;
412.4.2.4 Calculation of diaphragm in-plane design
moments, shears, and axial forces shall be consistent with d. For a diaphragm designed by alternative methods,
requirements of equilibrium and with design boundary such methods shall satisfy the requirements of
conditions. It shall be permitted to calculate design equilibrium and shall provide design strengths at least
moments, shears, and axial forces in accordance with one equal to required strengths for all elements in the load
of (a) through (e): path.

a. A rigid diaphragm model if the diaphragm can be 412.5.1.4 It shall be permitted to use pre-compression
idealized as rigid; from prestressed reinforcement to resist diaphragm forces.

b. A flexible diaphragm model if the diaphragm can be 412.5.1.5 If non-prestressed, bonded prestressing
idealized as flexible; reinforcement is designed to resist collector forces,
diaphragm shear, or tension due to in-plane moment, the
c. A bounding analysis in which the design values are value of steel stress used to calculate resistance shall not
the envelope of values obtained by assuming upper exceed the lesser of the specified yield strength and 420
bound and lower bound in-plane stiffnesses for the MP a.
diaphragm in two or more separate analyses;

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412.5.2 Moment and Axial Force 412.5.3.4 For a diaphragm that is entirely cast-in-place,
cross-sectional dimensions shall be selected to satisfy Eq.
412.5.2.1 It shall be permitted to design a diaphragm to 412.5.3.4.
resist in-plane moment and axial force in accordance with
Sections 422.3 and 422.4. (412.5.3.4)

412.5.2.2 It shall be permitted to resist tension due to

moment by (a), (b), (c), or (d), or those methods in
where the value of ff; used to calculate V11 shall not
exceed 8.3 MPa.
combination:
412.5.3.5 For diaphragms that are cast-in-place concrete
a. Deformed bars conforming to Section 420.2.1;
topping slabs on precast elements, (a) and (b) shall be
satisfied:
b. Strands or bars conforming to Section 420.3.1, either
prestressed or non-prestressed;
a. V 11 shall be calculated in accordance with Eq.
412.5.3.3, and cross-sectional dimensions shall be
c. Mechanical connectors crossing joints between
selected to satisfy Eq. 412.5.3.4. Acv shall be
precast elements;
calculated using the thickness of the topping slab for
non-composite topping slab diaphragms and the
d. Pre-compression from prestressed reinforcement.
combined thickness of cast-in-place and precast
elements for composite topping slab diaphragms. For
412.5.2.3 Non-prestressed reinforcement and mechanical composite topping slab diaphragms, the value off~
connectors resisting tension due to moment shall be
in Eqs. 412.5.3.3 and 412.5.3.4 shall not exceed the
located within '1/4 of the tension edge of the diaphragm,
lesser of{~ for the precast members and {~ for the
where b i diaphragm depth rnea ured in the plane f the
topping slab;
diaphragm at that location. Where diaphragm depth
changes along the span il shall be permitted lo develop
b. V 11shall not exceed the value calculated in accordance
reinforcement into adjacent diaphragm segments that are
with the shear-friction provisions of Section 422.9
not within the h/4 limit.
con idering the thi kness of the topping slab above
joints between preca t elements in non-composite
412.5.2.4 Mechanical connectors crossing joints between
and composite topping slab diaphragms and the
precast elements shall be designed to resist required
reinforcement cro sing the joint between the precast
tension under the anticipated joint opening.
members.

412.5.3 Shear 412.5.3.6 For diaphragm that are interconnected precast

elements without a concrete topping, and for diaphragm
412.5.3.l This section shall apply to diaphragm in-plane that are precast elements with end trips formed by either
shear strength. a cast-in-place concrete topping lab or edge beams, it
shall be permitted to design for shear in accordance with
412.5.3.2 q, shall be 0.75, unless a lesser value rs (a), (b), or both.
required by Section 421.2.4.
a. The nominal strength of grouted joints shall not
412.5.3.3 For a diaphragm that is entirely cast-in-place, exceed 0.55 MPa. Reinforcement shall be designed to
V11 shall be calculated by Eq. 412.5.3.3. resist shear through shear-friction in accordance with
Section 422.9. Shear-friction reinforcement shall be
in addition to reinforcement designed to resist tension
( 412.5.3.3) due to moment and axial force;

where Acv is the gross area of concrete bounded by b. Mechanical connectors crossing jomts between
diaphragm web thickness and depth, reduced by void precast elements shall be designed to resist required
areas if present; the value of ff; used to calculate V n shear under anticipated joint opening.
shall not exceed 8.3 MPa; and Pt is distributed
reinforcement oriented parallel to the in-plane shear.

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412.5.3.7 For any diaphragm, where shear is transferred 412.6.3 Reinforcement designed to resist diaphragm
from the diaphragm to a collector, or from the diaphragm in-plane forces shall be in addition to reinforcement
or collector to a vertical element of the lateral-force- designed to resist other load effects, except reinforcement
resisting system, (a) or (b) shall apply: designed to resist shrinkage and temperature effects shall
be permitted to also resist diaphragm in-plane forces
a. Where shear is transferred through concrete, the
shear-friction provisions of Section 422.9 shall be 412.7 Reinforcement Detailing
satisfied;
412.7.1 General
b. Where shear is transferred through mechanical
connectors or dowels, effects of uplift and rotation of 412.7.1.1 Concrete cover for reinforcement shall be in
the vertical element of the lateral-force-resisting accordance with Section 420.6.1.
system shall be considered.
412.7.1.2 Development lengths of deformed and
412.5.4 Collectors prestressed reinforcement shall be in accordance with
Section 425.4, unless longer lengths are required by
412.5.4.1 Collectors shall extend from the vertical Section 418.
elements of the lateral-force-resisting system across all or
part of the diaphragm depth as required to transfer shear 412.7.1.3 Splices of deformed reinforcement shall be in
from the diaphragm to the vertical element. It shall be accordance with Section 425.5.
permitted to discontinue a collector along lengths of
vertical elements of the lateral force-resisting system 412.7.1.4 Bundled bars shall be m accordance with
where transfer of design collector forces is not required. Section 425.6.

412.5.4.2 Collectors shall be designed as tension 412.7.2 Reinforcement Spacing

members, compression members, or both, in accordance
with Section 422.4. 412.7.2.1 Minimum spacing sof reinforcement shall be
in accordance with Section 425.2.
412.5.4.3 Where a collector is designed to transfer forces
to a vertical element, collector reinforcement shall extend 412.7.2.2 Maximum spacing s of deformed
along the vertical element at least the greater of (a) and reinforcement shall be the lesser of five times the
(b): diaphragm thickness and 450 mm.

a. The length required to develop the reinforcement in 412.7.3 Diaphragm and Collector Reinforcement
tension;
412.7.3.1 Except for slabs-on-ground, diaphragms that
b. The length required to transmit the design forces to are part of floor or roof construction shall satisfy
the vertical element through shear-friction in reinforcement detailing of one-way slabs in accordance
accordance with Section 422.9, through mechanical with Section 407.7 or two-way slabs in accordance with
connectors, or through other force transfer Section 408.7, as applicable.
mechanisms.
412. 7.3.2 Calculated tensile or compressive force in
412.6 Reinforcement Limits reinforcement at each section of the diaphragm or
collector shall be developed on each side of that section.
412.6.1 Reinforcement to resist shrinkage and
temperature stresses shall be in accordance with Section 412.7.3.3 Reinforcement provided to resist tension shall
424.4. extend beyond the point at which it is no longer required
to resist tension at least f d, except at diaphragm edges
412.6.2 Except for slabs-on-ground, diaphragms that and at expansion joints.
are part of floor or roof construction shall satisfy
reinforcement limits for one-way slabs in accordance with
Section 407.6 or two-way slabs in accordance with
Section 408.6, as applicable.

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SECTION 413 413.2.3 EarthquakeEffects

FOUNDATIONS 413.2.3.1 Structural members extending below the base
of the structure that are required to transmit forces
413.1 Scope resulting from earthquake effects to the foundation shall
be designed in accordance with Section 418.2.2.3.
413.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of non-
prestressed and prestressed foundations, including 413.2.3.2 For structures assigned to seismic zone 4,
shallow foundations (a) through (e) and, where shallow and deep foundations resisting earthquake-
applicable, deep foundations (f) through (i): induced forces or transferring earthquake-induced forces
between structure and ground shall be designed in
a. Strip footings; accordance with Section 418.13.

b. Isolated footings; 413.2.4 Slabs-On-Ground

c. Combined footings; 413.2.4.1 Slabs-on-ground that transmit vertical loads or

lateral forces from other parts of the structure to the
d. Mat foundations; ground shall be designed and detailed in accordance with
applicable provisions of this Code.
e. Grade beams;
413.2.4.2 Slabs-on-ground that transmits lateral forces as
f. Pile caps; part of the seismic-force-resisting system shall be
designed in accordance with Section 418.13.
g. Piles;
413.2.5 Plain Concrete
h. Drilled piers;
413.2.5.1 Plain concrete foundations shall be designed in
i. Caissons. accordance with Section 414.

413.1.2 Foundations excluded by Section 401.4.6 are 413.2.6 Design Criteria

excluded from this section.
413.2.6.1 Foundations shall be proportioned to resist
413.2 General factored loads and induced reactions.

413.2.1 Materials 413.2.6.2 Foundation systems shall be permitted to be

designed by any procedure satisfying equilibrium and
413.2.1.1 Design properties for concrete shall be geometric compatibility.
selected to be in accordance with Section 419.
413.2.6.3 Foundation design in accordance with strut-
413.2.1.2 Design properties for steel reinforcement shall and-tie modeling, Section 423, shall be permitted.
be selected to be in accordance with Section 420.
413.2.6.4 External moment on any section of a strip
413.2.1.3 Materials, design, and detailing requirements footing, isolated footing, or pile cap shall be calculated by
for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with passing a vertical plane through the member and
Section 420.7. calculating the moment of the forces acting over the entire
area of member on one side of that vertical plane.
413.2.2 Connection to Other Members
413.2.7 Critical Sections for Shallow Foundations
413.2.2.1 Design and detailing of cast-in-place and and Pile Caps
precast column, pedestal, and wall connections to
foundations shall be in accordance with Section 416.3. 413.2.7.1 Mu at the supported member shall be
permitted to be calculated at the critical section defined in
accordance with Table 413.2.7.l.

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Table 413.2.7.l 413.3.1.2 Overall depth of foundation shall be selected

Location of Critical Section for Mu such that the effective depth of bottom reinforcement is at
least 150 mm.
Supported member Location of critical section
Column or pedestal Face of column or oedestal 413.3.1.3 In sloped, stepped, or tapered foundations,
Halfway between face of depth and location of steps or angle of slope shall be such
Column with steel base that design requirements are satisfied at every section.
column and edge of steel base
plate
plate
Concrete wall Face of wall 413.3.2 One-Way Shallow Foundations
Halfway between center and
Masonry wall 413.3.2.1 The design and detailing of one-way shallow
face of masonry wall
foundations, including strip footings, combined footings,
413.2.7.2 The location of critical section for factored and grade beams, shall be in accordance with this section
shear in accordance with Sections 407.4.3 and 408.4.3 for and the applicable provisions of Sections 407and 409.
one-way shear or Section 408.4.4.1 for two-way shear
shall be measured from the location of the critical section 413.3.2.2 Reinforcement shall be distributed uniformly
for Mu in Section 413.2.7.1. across entire width of one-way footings.

413.2.7.3 Circular or regular polygon-shaped concrete 413.3.3 Two-Way Isolated Footings

columns or pedestals shall be permitted to be treated as
square members of equivalent area when locating critical 413.3.3.1 The design and detailing of two-way isolated
sections for moment, shear, and development of footings shall be in accordance with this section and the
reinforcement. applicable provisions of Sections 407 and 408.

413.2.8 Development of Reinforcement in Shallow 413.3.3.2 In square two-way footings, reinforcement

Foundations and Pile Caps shall be distributed uniformly across entire width of
footing in both directions.
413.2.8.1 Development of reinforcement shall be in
accordance with Section 425. 413.3.3.3 In rectangular footings, reinforcement shall be
distributed in accordance with (a) and (b ).
413.2.8.2 Calculated tensile or compression force in
reinforcement at each section shall be developed on each a. Reinforcement in the long direction shall be
side of that section. distributed uniformly across entire width of footing.

413.2.8.3 Critical sections for development of b. For reinforcement in the short direction, a portion of
reinforcement shall be assumed at the same locations as the total reinforcement, y 5A5, shall be distributed
given in Section 413 .2. 7 .1 for maximum factored moment uniformly over a band width equal to the length of
and at all other vertical planes where changes of section short side of footing, centered on centerline of
or reinforcement occur. column or pedestal. Remainder of reinforcement
required in the short direction,(1 - y 5)A5, shall be
413.2.8.4 Adequate anchorage shall be provided for distributed uniformly outside the center band width
tension reinforcement where reinforcement stress is not of footing, where y s is calculated by:
directly proportional to moment, such as in sloped,
stepped, or tapered foundations; or where tension 2
(413.3.3.3)
reinforcement is not parallel to the compression face. Ys = (P + 1)
413.3 Shallow Foundations where P is the ratio of long to short side of footing.

413.3.1 General 413.3.4 Two-Way Combined Footings and Mat

Foundations
413.3.1.1 Minimum base area of foundation shall be
calculated from unfactored forces and moments 413.3.4.1 The design and detailing of combined footings
transmitted by foundation to soil or rock and permissible and mat foundations shall be in accordance with this
bearing pressure selected through principles of soil or section and the applicable provisions of Section 408.
rock mechanics.

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413.3.4.2 The direct design method of Section 408. l O 423.4.3, where Ps = 0. 60.il and .il is in accordance with
shall not be used to design combined footings and mat Section 419.2.4.
foundations.
413.4.2.5 Calculation of factored shear on any section
413.3.4.3 Distribution of bearing pressure under through a pile cap shall be in accordance with (a) through
combined footings and mat foundations shall be (c):
consistent with properties of the soil or rock and the
structure, and with established principles of soil or rock a. Entire reaction from any pile with its center located
mechanics. dpae/2 or more outside the section shall be
considered as producing shear on that section;
413.3.4.4 Minimum reinforcement in non-prestressed
mat foundations shall be in accordance with Section b. Reaction from any pile with its center locate dpae/2
408.6.1.1. or more inside the section shall be considered as
producing no shear on that section;
413.4 Deep Foundations
c. For intermediate positions of pile center, the portion
413.4.1 General of the pile reaction to be considered as producing
shear on the section shall be based on a linear
413.4.1.1 Number and arrangement of piles, drilled interpolation between full value at dpae/2 outside
piers, and caissons shall be determined from unfactored
the section and zero value at dpile/2 inside the
forces and moments transmitted to these members and
section.
permissible member capacity selected through prin iples
f oil r rock mechanics.
413.4.3 Deep Foundation Members
413.4.2 Pile Caps
413.4.3.1 Portions of deep foundation member· in air
water, or soils not capable of providing adequate restraint
413.4.2.1 Overall depth of pile cap shall be selected such
throughout the member length to prevent lateral buckling
that the effective depth of bottom reinforcement is at least
shall be designed as columns in accordance with the
300mm.
applicable provisions of Section 410.
413.4.2.2 Factored moments and shears shall be
permitted to be calculated with the reaction from any pile
assumed to be concentrated at the centroid of the pile
section.

413.4.2.3 Except for pile caps designed in accordance

with ection 413.2.6.3, 01e pile cap shall be designed such
that (a) is satisfied for one-way foundation and (a) and
(b) are satisfied for two way foundations.

a. q,V n 2". Vu, where Vn shall be calculated in

accordance with Section 422.5 for one-way shear, Vu
shall be calculated in accordance with Section
413.4.2.5, and cf, shall be in accordance with Section
421.2;

b. cpvn 2". Vu, where Vn shall be calculated in

accordance with Section 422.6 for two-way shear.v.,
shall be calculated in accordance with Section
413.4.2.5, and cf, shall be in accordance with Section
421.2.

413.4.2.4 If the pile cap is designed in accordance with

strut-and-tie modeling as permitted in Section 413.2.6.3,
the effective concrete compressive strength of the struts,
f ce» shall be calculated in accordance with Section
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111. Foundation or basement walls not less than

SECTION 414 190 mm. thick and retaining no more than 1.2
PLAIN CONCRETE m. of unbalanced fill.

414.1 Scope 414.1.5 Plain concrete shall not be permitted for

columns and pile caps.
414.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of plain
concrete members, including (a) and (b ): 414.2 General

a. Members in building structures; 414.2.1 Materials

b. Members in non-building structures such as arches, 414.2.1.1 Design properties for concrete shall be
underground utility structures, gravity walls, and selected to be in accordance with Section 419.
shielding walls.
414.2.1.2 Steel reinforcement, if required, shall be
414.1.2 This section shall not govern the design of selected to be in accordance with Section 420.
cast-in-place concrete piles and piers embedded m
ground. 414.2.1.3 Materials, design, and detailing requirements
for embedments in concrete shall be in accordance with
414.1.3 Plain concrete shall be permitted only in cases Section 420.7.
(a) through (d):
414.2.1 Connection to Other Members
a. Members that are continuously supported by soil or
supported by other structural members capable of 414.2.2.1 Tension shall not be transmitted through
providing continuous vertical support; outside edges, construction joints, contraction joints, or
isolation joints of an individual plain concrete element.
b. Members for which arch action provides compression
under all conditions of loading; 414.2.2.2 Walls shall be braced against lateral
translation.
c. Walls;
414.2.3 Precast
d. Pedestals.
414.2.3.1 Design ofprecast members shall consider all
414.1.4 Plain concrete shall be permitted for a loading conditions from initial fabrication to completion
structure assigned to seismic zone 4, only in cases (a) and of the structure, including form removal, storage,
(b): transportation, and erection.

a. Footings supporting cast-in-place reinforced concrete 414.2.3.2 Precast members shall be connected to transfer
or reinforced masonry walls provided the footings are lateral forces into a structural system capable of resisting
reinforced longitudinally with at least two continuous such forces.
reinforcing bars. Bars shall be at least 12 mm <P and
have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the 414.3 Design Limits
gross cross-sectional area of the footing. Continuity
of reinforcement shall be provided at comers and 414.3.1 Bearing Walls
intersections;
414.3.1.1 Minimum bearing wall thickness shall be in
b. Foundation elements (i) through (iii) for detached accordance with Table 414.3.1.1.
one- and two-family dwellings not exceeding three
storeys and constructed with stud bearing walls:

1. Footings supporting walls;

11. Isolated footings supporting columns or

pedestals;

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Table 414.3.1.1 Minimum Thickness of Bearing Walls 414.4 RequiredStrength

Wall e Minimum thickness 414.4.1 General

General ;;;____+a=-r-e-at_e_r-.'1:.'..!4::.:0::.:m::.:m=~=~~-----1
of: 414.4.1.1 Required strength shall be calculated in
I /24 the lesser of unsupported accordance with the factored load combinations defined
length and unsunnorted hciaht
in Section 405.
Exterior basement 190 mm
Foundation --+-1-9---'-o-m"'m=---------------l
414.4.1.2 Required strength shall be calculated in
accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406.
414.3.2 Footings
414.4.1.3 No flexural continuity due to tension shall be
414.3.2.1 Footing thickness shall be at least 200 mm.
assumed between adjacent structural plain concrete
elements.
414.3.2.2 Base area of footing shall be determined from
unfa tored force and moments transmitted by footing to
414.4.2 Walls
soil and permissible soil pressure selected through
principles of oil mechanics.
414.4.2.1 Walls shall be designed for an eccentricity
corresponding to the maximum moment that can
414.3.3 Pedestals
accompany the axial load but not less than 0.10h, where
h is the wall thickness.
414.3.3.1 Ratio of unsupported height to average least
lateral dimension shall not exceed 3.
414.4.3 Footings
414.3.4 Contractionand Isolation Joints
414.4.3.1 General
414.3.4.1 Contraction or isolation joints shall be
provided to divide structural plain concrete members into 414.4.3.1.1 For footings supporting circular or regular
polygon-shaped concrete columns or pedestals, it shall be
flexurally discontinuous elements. The size of each
permitted to assume a square section of equivalent area
element shall be selected to limit stress caused by restraint
for determining critical sections.
to movements from creep, shrinkage, and temperature
effects.
414.4.3.2 FactoredMoment
414.3.4.2 The number and location of contraction or
isolation joints shall be determined considering (a) 414.4.3.2.1 The critical section for Mu shall be located
through (f): in accordance with Table 414.4.3.2.1.

a. Influence of climatic conditions; Table 414.4.3.2.1 Location of Critical Section for Mu

b. Selection and proportioning of materials; Sunnorted member Location of critical section

Column or pedestal Face of column or pedestal
c. Mixing, placing, and curing of concrete; Halfway between face of
Column with steel base
column and edge of steel base
plate
d. Degree of restraint to movement; plate
Concrete wall Face of wall
e. Stresses due to loads to which an element is Halfway between center and
Masonry wall
subjected; face of masonry wall

f. Construction techniques.

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414.4.3.3 Factored One-Way Shear 414.5.1.4 Flexure and axial strength calculations shall be
based on a linear stress-strain relationship in both tension
41/.4.3.3.1 r;r one-way shear, critical sections shall be and compression.
located h from (a) and (b) where h is the footing
thickness. 414.5.1.5 ..l for lightweight concrete shall be m
accordance with Section 419.2.4.
a. Location defined in Table 414.4.3.2.1;
414.5.1.6 No strength shall be assigned to steel
b. Face of concentrated loads or reaction areas. reinforcement.

414.4.3.3.2 Sections between (a) or (b) of Section 414.5.1.7 When calculating member strength in flexure,
414.4.3.3.l and the critical section for shear shall be combined flexure and axial load, or shear, the entire cross
permitted to be designed for Vu at the critical section for section shall be considered in design, except for concrete
shear. cast against soil where overall thickness h shall be taken
as 50 mm less than the specified thickness.
414.4.3.4 Factored Two-Way Shear
414.5.1.8 Unless demonstrated by analysis, horizontal
414.4.3.4.1 For two-way shear, critical sections shall be length of wall to be considered effective for resisting each
located so that the perimeter b0 is a minimum but need vertical concentrated load shall not exceed center-to-
not be closer than h/2 to (a) through (c): center distance between loads, or bearing width plus four
times the wall thickness.
a. Location defined in Table 414.4.3.2.l;
414.5.2 Flexure
b. Face of concentrated loads or reaction areas;
414.5.2.1 Mn shall be the lesser of Eq. 414.5.2.la
c. Changes in footing thickness. calculated at the tension face and Eq. 414.5.2.lb
calculated at the compression face:
414.4.3.4.2 For square or rectangular columns,
concentrated loads, or reaction areas, critical section for (414.5.2.la)
two-way shear shall be permitted to be calculated
assuming straight sides.
Mn= 0.85/~Sm (414.5.2.lb)
414.5 Design Strength
where Sm is the corresponding elastic section modulus.
414.5.1 General
414.5.3 Axial Compression
414.5.1.1 For each applicable factored load combination,
design strength at all sections shall satisfy q,Sn ~ U, 414.5.3.1 P n shall be calculated by:
including (a) through (d). Interaction between load effects
shall be considered.
(414.5.3.1)

414.5.4 Flexure and Axial Compression

414.5.4.1 Unless permitted by Section 414.5.4.2, member

dimensions shall be proportioned to be in accordance with
Table 414.5.4.1, where Mn is calculated in accordance
with Section 414.5.2.l(b) and Pn is calculated in
414.5.1.2 q, shall be determined in accordance with
accordance with Section 414.5.3.1.
Section 421.2.

414.5.1.3 Tensile strength of concrete shall be permitted

to be considered in design.

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Table 414.5.4.1 Table 414.5.6.1

I
Combined Flexure and Axial Compression Nominal Bearing Strength
Relative Geometric
Locat~io~n'--~~i~~---C..ln_t~e_r~a~ctt~·o~n.:.._.::E...L..qu_a_ti~on~~~
Conditions
Mu Pu 1/1 Supporting surface is .Ji;;}A; (0.85fdA,)
5m - 11g s o.42ilv td
Tension face (a) Lesser
wider on all sides
of: 2(0.85[(A1)
than the loaded area
Other o.ssr:A,
Compression face (b)
414.6 Reinforcement Detailing

414.5.4.2 For walls of solid rectangular cross section 414.6.1 At least two 16 mm <J, bars shall be provided
where Mu~ Pu(h/6), Mu need not be considered in around all window and door openings. Such bars shall
design and P n is calculated by extend at least 600 mm beyond the comers of openings.

(414.5.4.2)
I I

414.5.5 Shear

414.5.5.1 V n shall be calculated m accordance with

Table414.5.5.1.

Table 414.5.5.1 Nominal Shear Strength

Shear
Nominal shear strength, V n
Action
One-way O.llilfflbwh (a)

(1 + ~) (O.llilfflb0h)P1 (b) .
Lesser
Two-way
of:
2(0.1lil..Jflb0h) (c)

[l] pis the ratio of long side to short side of concentrated load or
reaction area.

414.5.6 Bearing

414.5.6.1 Bn shall be calculated in accordance with

Table 414.5.6.1.

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SECTION 415 concrete strength with vertical dowels and spirals as

required to achieve adequate strength;
BEAM-CONCRETE AND
SLAB-COLUMN JOINTS c. For beam-column and slab-column joints that are
restrained in accordance with Section 415.2.4 or
415.2.5, respectively, it shall be permitted to
415.1 Scope
calculate the design strength of the column on an
assumed concrete strength in the column joint equal
415.1.1 This section shall apply to the design and
to 75 percent of column concrete strength plus 35
detailing of cast-in-place beam-column and slab-column
percent of floor concrete strength, where the value of
joints.
column concrete strength shall not exceed 2.5 times
the floor concrete strength.
415.2 General
415.4 Detailing of Joints
415.2.1 Beam-column and slab-column joints shall
satisfy Section 415.3 for transfer of column axial force 415.4.1 Beam-column and slab-column joints that are
through the floor system. restrained in accordance with Section 415.2.4 or 415.2.5,
respectively, and are not part of a seismic-force-resisting
415.2.2 If gravity load, wind, earthquake, or other system need not satisfy the provisions for transverse
lateral forces cause transfer of moment at beam-column or reinforcement of Section 415 .4.2.
slab-column joints, the shear resulting from moment
415.4.2 The area of all legs of transverse
transfer shall be considered in the design of the joint.
reinforcement in each principal direction of beam-column
and slab-column joints shall be at least the greater of (a)
415.2.3 Beam-column and slab-column joints that
and (b):
transfer moment to columns shall satisfy the detailing
provisions in Section 415.4. Beam-column joints within bs
special moment frames, slab-column joints within a. 0.062ffc,-
yt
intermediate moment frames, and beam-column and slab-
column joints using frames not designated as part of the bs
b. 0.35,-
seismic-force-resisting systems in structures assigned to yt
seismic zone 4,shall satisfy Section 418.
where b is the dimension of the column section
415.2.4 A beam-column joint shall be considered to be perpendicular to the direction under consideration.
restrained if the joint is laterally supported on four sides
by beams of approximately equal depth. 415.4.2.1 At beam~column and slab-colum·n joints, an
area of transverse reinforcement calculated in accordance
415.2.5 A slab-column joint shall be considered to be with Section 415.4.2 shall be distributed within the
restrained if the joint is laterally supported on four sides column height not less than the deepest beam or slab
by the slab. element framing into the column.

415.3 Transfer of Column Axial Force through the 415.4.2.2 For beam-column joints, the spacing of the
Floor System transverse reinforcement s shall not exceed one-half the
depth of the shallowest beam.
415.3.1 If f~ of a column is greater than 1.4 times that
of the floor system, transmission of axial force through 415.4.3 If longitudinal beam or column reinforcement
the floor system shall in accordance with (a), (b), or (c): is spliced or terminated in a joint, closed transverse
reinforcement in accordance with Section 410. 7 .6 shall be
a. Concrete of compressive strength specified for the provided in the joint, unless the joint region is restrained
column shall be placed in the floor at the column in accordance with Section 415.2.4 or 415.2.5.
location. Column concrete shall extend outward at
least 600 mm. into the floor slab from face of column 415.4.4 Development of longitudinal reinforcement
for the full depth of the slab and be integrated with terminating in the joint shall be in accordance with
floor concrete; Section 425.4.

b. The Design strength of a column through a floor

system shall be calculated using the lower value of

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SECTION 416 416.2.1.8 Integrity ties shall be provided in the vertical
longitudinal, and transverse directions and around th~
CONNECTION BETWEEN perimeter of a structure in accordance with Section
MEMBERS 416.2.4 or 416.2.5.

416.1 Scope 416.2.2 Required Strength

416.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of joints 416.2.2.1 Required strength of connections and adjacent
and connections at the intersection of concrete members regions shall be calculated in accordance with the factored
and for load transfer between concrete surfaces, including load combinations in Section 405.
(a) through (d):
416.2.2.2 Required strength of connections and adjacent
a. Connections of precast members; regions shall be calculated in accordance with the analysis
procedures in Section 406.
b. Connections between foundations and either cast-in-
place or precast members; 416.2.3 Design Strength

c. Horizontal shear strength of composite concrete 416.2.3.1 For each applicable load combination, design
flexural members; strengths of precast member connections shall satisfy

d. Brackets and corbels. (416.2.3.1)

416.2 Connections of Precast Members

416.2.3.2 <f, shall be determined in accordance with
416.2.1 General Section 421.2.

416.2.1.1 Transfer of forces by means of grouted joints, 416.2.3.3 At the contact surfa e between supported and
shear keys, bearing, anchors, mechanical connectors, steel supporting member , or between a upported or
reinforcement, reinforced topping, or a combination of upporting member and an intermediate bearing element
these, shall be permitted. nom i na I bearing strength for concrete surfaces B II shall
be calculated in accordance with eciion 422.8. 811 hall
416.2.1.2 Adequacy of connections shall be verified by be the lesser of the nominal concrete bearing trength for
analysis or test. the supported er supporting member urface, and shall not
exceed the strength of intermediate bearing elements, if
416.2.1.3 Connection details that rely solely on friction present.
caused by gravity loads shall not be permitted.
416.2.3.4 If shear is the primary result of imposed
416.2.1.4 Connections, and regions of members adjacent loading and shear transfer occurs across a given plane, it
to connections, shall be designed to resist forces and shall be permitted to calculate V11 in accordance with the
accommodate deformations due to all load effects in the shear friction provisions in Section 422.9.
precast structural system.
416.2.4 Minimum Connection Strength and
416.2.1.5 Design of connections shall consider structural Integrity Tie Requirements
effects of restraint of volume change in accordance with
Section 405.3.6. 416.2.4.1 Unless where the provisions of Section 416.2.5
govern, longitudinal and transverse integrity ties shall
416.2.1.6 Design of connections shall consider the connect precast members to a lateral force-resisting
effects of tolerances specified for fabrication and erection system, and vertical integrity ties shall be provided in
of precast members. accordance with ection 416.2.4.3 to connect adjacent
floor and ro f levels.
416.2.1.7 Design of a connection with multiple
components shall consider the differences m stiffness, 416.2.4.2 Where precast members form floor or roof
strength, and ductility of the components. diaphragms, the connections between the diaphragm and
those members being laterally upported by the
diaphragm shall have a nominal ten ile strength of not
less than 4.4 kN per linear m,

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416.2.4.3 Vertical integrity ties shall be provided at 416.2.5.2 Vertical integrity ties shall satisfy (a) through
horizontal joints between all vertical precast structural (c):
members, except cladding, and shall satisfy (a) or (b):
a. Integrity ties shall be provided in all wall panels and
a. Concrete connections between precast columns shall shall be continuous over the height of the building;
have vertical integrity ties, with a nominal tensile
strength of at least 1. 4Af in N, where Ag is the gross b. Integrity ties shall provide a nominal tensile strength
area of the column, mm . For columns with a larger of at least 44 kN per horizontal meter of wall;
cross-section than required by consideration of
loading, a reduced effective area based on the cross c. At least two integrity ties shall be provided in each
section required shall be permitted. The reduced wall panel.
effective area shall be at least one-half the gross area
of the column; 416.2.6 Minimum Dimensions at Bearing
Connections
b. The Connections between precast wall panels shall
have at least two vertical integrity ties, with a 416.2.6.1 Dimensions of bearing connections shall
nominal tensile strength of at least 44 kN per tie. satisfy Section 416.2.6.2 or 416.2.6.3 unless shown by
analysis or test that lesser dimensions will not impair
416.2.5 Integrity Tie Requirements for Precast performance.
Concrete Bearing Wall Structures Three
Storeys or More in Height 416.2.6.2 For precast slabs, beams, or stemmed
members, minimum design dimensions from the face of
416.2.5.1 Integrity ties in floor and roof systems shall support to end of precast member in the direction of the
satisfy (a) through (f): span, considering specified tolerances, shall be in
accordance with Table 416.2.6.2.
a. Longitudinal and transverse integrity ties shall be
provided in floor and roof systems to provide a Table 416.2.6.2
nominal tensile strength of at least 22 kN per meter Minimum Design Dimensions from Face of
of width or length; Support to End of Precast Member

b. Longitudinal and transverse integrity ties shall be Member t e Minimum distance mm.
provided over interior wall supports and between the Solid or hollow-core f /180
Greater of:
floor or roof system and exterior walls; slab 50
Beam or stemmed
Greater of:
e /180
c. Longitudinal and transverse integrity ties shall be member 75
positioned in or within 600 mm. of the plane of the
floor or roof system; 416.2.6.3 Bearing pads adjacent to unarmored faces shall
be set back from the face of the support and the end of the
d. Longitudinal integrity ties shall be oriented parallel to supported member a distance not less than 12 mm. or the
floor or roof slab spans and shall be spaced not chamfer dimension at a chamfered face.
greater than 3.0 m on center. Provisions shall be
made to transfer forces around openings; 416.3 Connections to Foundations

e. Transverse integrity ties shall be oriented 416.3.1 General

perpendicular to floor or roof slab spans and shall be
spaced not greater than the bearing wall spacing; 416.3.1.1 Factored forces and moments at base of
columns, walls, or pedestals shall be transferred to
f. Integrity ties at the perimeter of each floor and roof, supporting foundations by bearing on concrete and by
within 1.2 m of the edge, shall provide a nominal reinforcement, dowels, anchor bolts, or mechanical
tensile strength ofat least 71 kN. connectors.

416.3.1.2 Reinforcement, dowels, or mechanical

connectors between a supported member and foundation
shall be designed to transfer (a) and (b):

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a. Compressive forces that exceed the lesser of the and shall not exceed the strength of intermediate bearing
concrete bearing strengths of either the supported clements, if present.
,I member or the foundation, calculated in accordance
with Section 422.8; 416.3.3.5 At the contact surface between supported
member and foundation, V n shall be calculated in
b. Any calculated tensile force across the interface. accordance with the shear friction provisions in Section
422.9 or by other appropriate means.
416.3.1.3 At the base of a composite column with a
structural steel core, (a) or (b) shall be satisfied: 416.3.3.6 At the base of a precast column, pedestal, or
wall, anchor bolts and anchors for mechanical
a. Base of structural steel section shall be designed to connections shall be designed in accordance with Section
transfer the total factored forces from the entire 417. Forces developed during erection shall be
composite member to the foundation; considered.

b. Base of structural ieel section shall be designed to 416.3.3. 7 At the base of a precast column, pedestal, or
transfer the factored force from the teel core only, wall, mechanical connectors shall be designed to reach
and the remainder of the total factored for es shall be their design strength before anchorage failure or failure of
transferred to the foundation by compression in the surrounding concrete.
concrete and by reinforcement.
416.3.4 Minimum Reinforcement for Connections
416.3.2 Required Strength Between Cast-In-Place Members And
Foundation
416.3.2.1 Factored forces and moments transferred to
foundations shall be calculated in accordance with the 416.3.4.1 For connections between a cast-in-place
factored load combinations in Section 405 and analysis column or pedestal and foundation, A5 crossing the
procedures in Section 406. interface shall be at least 0. 005Ag, where Ag is the gross
area of the supported member.
416.3.3 Design Strength
416.3.4.2 For connections between a cast-in-place wall
416.3.3.1 Design strengths of connections between and foundation, area of vertical reinforcement crossing
columns, walls, or pedestals and foundations shall satisfy the interface shall satisfy Section 411.6.1.
Eq. 416.3.3.1 for each applicable load combination. For
connections between precast members and foundations, 416.3.5 Details for Connections between Cast-in-
requirements for vertical integrity ties in Section Place Members and Foundation
416.2.4.3 or 416.2.5.2 shall be satisfied.
416.3.5.1 At the base of a cast-in-place column,
(416.3.3.1) pedestal, or wall, reinforcement required to satisfy
Sections 416.3 .3 and 416.3 .4 shall be provided either by
where Sn is the nominal flexural, shear, axial, torsional, extending longitudinal bars into supporting foundation or
or bearing strength of the connection. by dowels.

416.3.3.2 </> shall be determined in accordance with 416.3.5.2 Where moments are transferred to the
Section 421.2. foundation, reinforcement, dowels, or mechanical
connectors shall satisfy Section 410. 7 .5 for splices.
416.3.3.3 Combined moment and axial strength of
connections shall be calculated in accordance with 416.3.5.3 If a pinned or rocker connection is used at the
Section 422.4. base of a cast-in-place column or pedestal, the connection
to foundation shall satisfy Section 416.3.3.
416.3.3.4 At the contact surface between a supported
member and foundation, or between a supported member 416.3.5.4 At footings, it shall be permitted to lap splice
or foundation and an intermediate bearing element, 40 mm </> and 58 mm </> longitudinal bars, in compression
nominal bearing strength, Bn, shall be calculated in only, with dowels to satisfy Section 416.3 .3 .1. Dowels
accordance with Section 422.8 for concrete surfaces. 811 shall satisfy (a) through (c):
shall be the lesser of the nominal concrete bearing
strengths for the supported member or foundation surface a. Dowels shall not be larger than 36 mm <J>;

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b. Dowels shall extend into supported member at least

<f,Vnh ;;:=: Vu (416.4.3.1)
the greater of the development length of the
)!' longrtudinal bars in compression, fdc, and the where nominal horizontal shear strength, V,.h, is
compression lap splice length of the dowels, f5c; calculated in accordance with Section 416.4.4.

c. Dowels shall extend into the footing at least fdc of 416.4.3.2 <J, shall be determined in accordance with
the dowels. Section 421.2.

416.3.6 Details for Connections between Precast 416.4.4 Nominal Horizontal Shear Strength
Members and Foundation
416.4.4.1 If Vu> </>(3. Sbvd), Vnh shall be taken as v,
416.3.6.1 At the base of a precast column, pedestal or calculated in accordance with Section 422.9.
wall, the connection to the foundation shall satisfy
Section 416.2.4.3 or 416.2.5.2. where, b; is the width of the contact surface, and d is in
accordance with Section 416.4.4.3.
416.3.6.2 If the applicable load combinations of Section
416.3.3 result in no tension at the base of precast walls, 416.4.4.2 If Vu ~ c/>(3. Sbvd),V nh shall be taken as V n
vertical integrity ties required by Section 4 l 6.2.4.3(b) calculated in accordance with Table 416.4.4.2, where
shall be permitted to be developed into an adequately Av.min is in accordance with Section 416.4.6, bv is the
reinforced concrete slab-on-ground. width of the contact surface, and d is in accordance with
Section 416.4.4.3.
416.4 Horizontal Shear Transfer in Composite
Concrete Flexural Members 416.4.4.3 In Table 416.4.4.2, d shall be the distance
from extreme compression fiber for the entire composite
416.4.1 General section to the centroid of prestressed and non-prestressed
longitudinal tension reinforcement, if any, but need not be
416.4.1.1 In a composite concrete flexural member, taken less than 0. 80h for prestressed concrete members.
horizontal shear forces shall be provided at contact
surfaces of interconnected elements. 416.4.4.4 Transverse reinforcement in the previously
cast concrete that extends into the cast-in-place concrete
416.4.1.2 Where tension exists across any contact and is anchored on both sides of the interface shall be
surface between interconnected concrete elements,
permitted to be included as ties for calculation of V nh .
horizontal shear transfer by contact shall be permitted
only where transverse reinforcement is provided m
416.4.5 Alternative Method for Calculating Design
accordance with Sections 416.4.6 and 416.4.7.
Horizontal Shear Strength
416.4.1.3 Surface preparation assumed for design shall
416.4.5.1 As an alternative to Section 416.4.3.1, factored
be specified in the construction documents.
horizontal shear V uh shall be calculated from the change
in flexural compressive or tensile force in any segment of
416.4.2 Required Strength
the composite concrete member, and Eq. 416.4.5.1 shall
be satisfied at all locations along the horizontal interface:
416.4.2.1 Factored forces transferred along the contact
surface in composite concrete flexural members shall be
(416.4.5.1)
calculated in accordance with the factored load
combinations in Section 405.
Nominal horizontal shear strength, V nh, shall be
416.4.2.2 Required strength shall be calculated in calculated in accordance with Section 416.4.4.1 or
accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406. 416.4.4.2, where area of contact surface shall be
substituted for bvd and V uh shall be substituted for Vu .
416.4.3 Design Strength Provisions shall be made to transfer the change in
compressive or tensile force as horizontal shear force
416.4.3.1 Design strength for horizontal shear transfer across the interface.
shall satisfy Eq. 416.4.3.1 at all locations along the
horizontal interface in a composite concrete flexural 416.4.5.2 Where shear transfer reinforcement is
member, unless Section 416.4.5 is satisfied: designed to resist horizontal shear to satisfy Eq. 416.4.5.1,
the tie area to tie spacing ratio along the member shall

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appro · imately reflect the di lribution of interface shear

forces in the cornposit on ret Ile u1'0J member.

4J .4.5.3 Tran ver ·e reinforcem nt in a previously cast

section that xtend into the a t-in-1 lace section and is
anchored on both id r th· int rface hall be permitted
Lo be included as Lies for calculation of Vnll·

Table 416.4.4.2
Nominal Horizontal Shear Strength

Shear transfer
Contact surface preparation II/
reinforcement

Concrete placed against hardened concrete

(a)
intentionally roughened to a full amplitude Lesser of:
of approximately 6 mm.

3.Sb d (b)
Concrete placed against hardened concrete
(c)
not intentionall rou hcncd
Concrete placed against hardened concrete
Other cases (d)
iutentionall rou hened
[I] Concrete contact surface shall be clean and free oflaitance 416.4.7.3 Shear transfer reinforcement shall be
developed in interconnected elements in accordance with
416.4.6 Minimum Reinforcement for Horizontal Section 425.7.1.
Shear Transfer
416.5 Brackets and Corbels
416.4.6.1 Where shear transfer reinforcement is
designed to resist horizontal shear, Av.min shall be the 416.5.1 General
greater of(a) and (b):
416.5.1.1 Brackets and corbels with shear span-to-depth
ratio a,,/ d ·::; 1. 0 and with factored horizontal tensile
a. force Nuc ::; Vu shall be permitted to be designed in
accordance with Section 416.5.

b. 416.5.2 Dimensional Limits

416.5.2.1 Effective depth d for a bracket or corbel shall

416.4.7 Reinforcement Detailing for Horizontal be calculated at the face of the support.
Shear Transfer
416.5.2.2 Overall depth of bracket or corbel at the
416.4.7.1 Shear transfer reinforcement shall consist of outside edge of the bearing area shall be at least 0. Sd.
single bars or wire, multiple leg stirrups, or vertical legs
of welded wire reinforcement.

416.4. 7 .2 Where shear transfer reinforcement i

designed to resi t horizontal shear, longitudinal spacing of
shear transfer reinforcement shall not exceed the less r of
600 mm and four times the least dirnen ion of the
supported element.

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416.5.2.3 No part of the bearing area on a bracket or 416.5.3.4 Horizontal tensile force acting on a bracket or
corbel shall project farther from the face of support than corbel shall be treated as a live load when calculating
(a) or (b): Nuc, even if the tension results from restraint of creep,
shrinkage, or temperature change.
a. End of the straight portion of the primary tension
reinforcement; 416.5.3.5 Unless tensile forces are prevented from being
applied to the bracket or corbel, N uc shall be at least
b. Interior face of the transverse anchor bar, if one is 0.2Vu.
provided.
416.5.4 Design Strength
416.5.2.4 For normal-weight concrete, the bracket or
corbel dimensions shall be selected such that V ul <f, shall 416.5.4.1 Design strength at all sections shall satisfy
not exceed the least of (a) through (c): <f>Sn ~ U, including (a) through (c). Interaction between
load effects shall be considered.

b. (3. 3 + 0. 08/~)bwd

416.5.4.2 <f, shall be determined in accordance with

Section 421.2.
416.5.2.5 For all-lightweight or sand-lightweight ·
416.5.4.3 Nominal tensile strength Nn provided by An
concrete, the bracket or corbel dimensions shall be
shall be calculated by
selected such that V ul <f, shall not exceed the lesser of (a)
and (b):
(416.5.4.3)

a. ( 0. 2 - 0. 07 ';;) f~bwd 416.5.4.4 Nominal shear strength V n provided by

Avt shall be calculated in accordance with provisions for
shear-friction in Section 422.9, where Avt is the area of
reinforcement that crosses the assumed shear plane.

416.5.4.5 Nominal flexural strength Mn provided by A1

shall be calculated in accordance with the design
416.5.3 Required Strength assumptions in Section 422.2.

416.5.3.1 The section at the face of the support shall be 416.5.5 Reinforcement Limits
designed to resist simultaneously the factored shear Vu,
the factored horizontal tensile force N uc, and the factored 416.5.5.1 Area of primary tension reinforcement, Ase,
moment Mu given by [Vullv + Nuc(h - d)]. shall be at least the greatest of(a) through (c):

416.5.3.2 Factored tensile force, N uc, and shear, Vu ,

shall be the maximum values calculated in accordance
with the factored load combinations in Section 405.
b. (2/3)Avf + A11
416.5.3.3 Required strength shall be calculated in
accordance with the analysis procedures in Section 406,
and the requirements in this section.

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416.5.5.2 Total area of closed stirrups or ties parallel to

SECTION 417
primary tension reinforcement, Ah, shall be at least:
ANCHORING TO CONCRETE
(416.5.5.2)
417.1 Scope

416.5.6 Reinforcement Detailing 417.1.1 This section provides design requirements for
anchors in concrete used to transmit structural loads by
416.5.6.1 Concrete cover shall be in accordance with means of tension, shear, or a combination of tension and
Section 420.6.1.3. shear between: (a) connected structural elements; or (b)
safety-related attachments and structural elements. Safety
416.5.6.2 Minimum spacing for deformed reinforcement levels specified are intended for in-service conditions,
shall be in accordance with Section 425.2. rather than for short-term handling and construction
conditions.
416.5.6.3 At the front face of a bracket or corbel,
primary tension reinforcement shall be anchored by (a), 417.1.2 This section applies to cast-in anchors and to
(b),or(c): post-installed expansion (torque-controlled and
displacement-controlled),undercut, and adhesive anchors.
a. A weld to a transverse bar of at least equal size that is Adhesive anchors shall be installed in concrete having a
designed to develop f y of primary tension minimum age of 21 days at time of anchor installation.
reinforcement; Specialty inserts, through-bolts, multiple anchors
connected to a single steel plate at the embedded end of
b. Bending the primary tension reinforcement back to the anchors, grouted anchors, and direct anchors such as
form a horizontal loop; powder or pneumatic actuated nails or bolts are not
included in the provisions of this section. Reinforcement
c. Other means of anchorage that develops f y· used as part of the embedment shall be designed in
accordance with other parts of this Chapter.
416.5.6.4 Primary tension reinforcement shall be
developed at the face of the support. 417.1.3 Design provisions are included for the
following types of anchors:
416.5.6.5 Development of tension reinforcement shall
account for distribution of stress in reinforcement that is a. Headed studs and headed bolts having a geometry
not directly proportional to the bending moment. that has been demonstrated to result in a pullout
strength in uncracked concrete equal to or exceeding
416.5.6.6 Closed stirrups or ties shall be spaced such that 1. 4Np, where NP is given in Eq. 417.4.3.4;
Ah is uniformly distributed within (2/3)d measured
from the primary tension reinforcement. b. Hooked bolts having a geometry that has been
demonstrated to result in a pullout strength without
the benefit of friction in uncracked concrete equal to
or exceeding 1. 4Np, where NP is given in
Eq. 417.4.3.5;

c. Post-installed expansion and undercut anchors that

meet the assessment criteria of ACI 355.2;

d. Adhesive anchors that meet the assessment criteria of

ACI 355.4M.

417.1.4 Load Applications that are Predominantly High

Cycle Fatigue or Impact Loads are not covered by this
Section.

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417.2 General 417.2.3.4 Requirements for Tensile Loading

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417.2.1 Anchors and anchor groups shall be designed 417.2.3.4.1 Where the tensile component of the strength-
for critical effects of factored loads as determined by level earthquake force applied to a single anchor or group
elastic analysis. Plastic analysis approaches are permitted of anchors is equal to or less than 20 percent of the total
where nominal strength is controlled by ductile steel factored anchor tensile force associated with the same
elements, provided that deformational compatibility is load combination, it shall be permitted to design a single
taken into account. anchor or group of anchors to satisfy Section 417.4 and
the tensile strength requirements of Section 417 .3 .1.1.
417.2.1.1 Anchor group effects shall be considered
wherever two or more anchors have spacing less than the 417.2.3.4.2 Where the tensile component of the strength-
critical spacing as follows: level earthquake force applied to anchors exceeds 20
percent of the total factored anchor tensile force
FailureMode Under associated with the same load combination, anchors and
Critical Spacing their attachments shall be designed in accordance with
Investigation
Concrete breakout in tension 3her Section 417 .2.3 .4.3. The anchor design tensile strength
shall be determined in accordance with Section
Bond strength in tension 2cNA 417.2.3.4.4.
Concrete breakout in shear 2ca1
417.2.3.4.3 Anchors and their attachments shall satisfy
one ofoptions (a) through (d):
Only those anchors susceptible to the particular failure
mode under investigation shall be included in the group.
a. For single anchors, the concrete-governed strength
shall be greater than the steel strength of the anchor.
417.2.2 The design strength of anchors shall equal or
For anchor groups, the ratio of the tensile load on the
exceed the largest required strength calculated from the
most highly stressed anchor to the steel strength of
applicable load combinations in Section 405.3.
that anchor shall be equal to or greater than the ratio
of the tensile load on tension loaded anchors to the
417.2.3 Seismic Design concrete-governed strength of those anchors. In each
case:
417.2.3.1 Anchors in structures assigned to seismic zone
4 shall satisfy the additional requirements of Sections
I. The steel strength shall be taken as 1.2 times the
417.2.3.2 through 417.2.3. 7. nominal steel strength of the anchor;

417.2.3.2 The provisions of this section do not apply to 11. The concrete-governed strength shall be taken as
the design of anchors in plastic hinge zones of concrete the nominal strength considering pullout, side
structures under earthquake forces. face blowout, concrete breakout, and bond
strength as applicable. For consideration of
417.2.3.3 Post-installed anchors shall be qualified for pullout in groups, the ratio shall be calculated for
earthquake loading in accordance with ACI 355.2 or ACI the most highly stressed anchor.
355.4M. The pullout strength NP and steel strength in
shear V sa of expansion and undercut anchors shall be In addition, the following shall be satisfied:
based on the results of the ACI 355.2 Simulated Seismic
Tests. For adhesive anchors, the steel strength in shear Ill. Anchors shall transmit tensile loads via a ductile
V sa and the characteristic bond stresses Tuner and Tcr steel element with a stretch length of at least
shall be based on results of the ACI 355.4M Simulated eight anchor diameters unless otherwise
Seismic Tests. determined by analysis;

iv, Where anchors are subject to load reversals, the

anchor shall be protected against buckling;

v. Where connections are threaded and the ductile

steel elements are not threaded over their entire
length, the ratio of f utal f ya shall not be less
than l .3 unless the threaded portions are upset.

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stretch length; accordance with Section 417.4.2.9, no reduction in design
tensile strength beyond that specified in Section 417.4.2.9
vr. Deformed reinforcing bars used as ductile steel shall be required.
elements to resist earthquake effects shall be
limited to ASTM A615M Grades 280 and 420 417.2.3.5 Requirements for Shear Loading
satisfying the requirements of Section
420.2.2.5(b) or ASTM A706M Grade 420. 417.2.3.5.1 Where the shear component of the strength-
level earthquake force applied to the anchor or group of
b. The anchor or group of anchors shall be designed for anchors is equal to or less than 20 percent of the total
the maximum tension that can be transmitted to the factored anchor shear force associated with the same load
anchor or group of anchors based on the development combination, it shall be permitted to design the anchor or
of a ductile yield mechanism in the attachment in group of anchors to satisfy Section 417. 5 and the shear
tension, flexure, shear, or bearing, or a combination strength requirements of Section 417 .3 .1.1.
of those conditions, and considering both material
overstrength and strain hardening effects for the 417.2.3.5.2 Where the shear component of the strength-
attachment. The anchor design tensile strength shall level earthquake force applied to anchors exceeds 20
be calculated from Section 417.2.3.4.4; percent of the total factored anchor shear force associated
with the same load combination, anchors and their
c. The anchor or group of anchors shall be designed for attachments shall be designed in accordance with Section
the maximum tension that can be transmitted to the 417.2.3.5.3. The anchor design shear strength for resisting
anchors by a non-yielding attachment. The anchor earthquake forces shall be determined in accordance with
design tensile strength shall be calculated from Section 417.5.
Section 417.2.3.4.4;
417 .2.3.5.3 Anchors and their attachments shall be
d. The anchor or group of anchors shall be designed for designed using one of options (a) through ( c ):
the maximum tension obtained from design load
combinations that include E, with E increased by n0. a. The anchor or group of anchors shall be designed for
The anchor design tensile strength shall satisfy the the maximum shear that can be transmitted to the
tensile strength requirements of Section 417.2.3.4.4. anchor or group of anchors based on the development
of a ductile yield mechanism in the attachment in
417.2.3.4.4 The anchor design tensile strength for flexure, shear, or bearing, or a combination of those
resisting earthquake forces shall be determined from conditions, and considering both material
consideration of (a) through ( e) for the failure modes overstrength and strain hardening effects in the
given in Table 417 .3.1.1 assuming the concrete is cracked attachment;
unless it can be demonstrated that the concrete remains
uncracked: b. The anchor or group of anchors shall be designed for
the maximum shear that can be transmitted to the
a. </JN sa for a single anchor, or for the most highly anchors by a non-yielding attachment;
stressed individual anchor in a group of anchors;
c. The anchor or group of anchors shall be designed for
b. 0. 75</JN cb or 0. 75</JN cbg, except that N cb or N cbg the maximum shear obtained from design load
need not be calculated where anchor reinforcement combinations that include E, with E increased by n0.
satisfying Section 417.4.2 .9 is provided; The anchor design shear strength shall satisfy the
shear strength requirements of Section 41 7 .3 .1.1.
c. 0. 75</JNpn for a single anchor, or for the most highly
stressed individual anchor in a group of anchors; 417.2.3.5.4 Where anchor reinforcement is provided in
accordance with Section 417.5.2.9, no reduction in design
shear strength beyond that specified in Section 417.5.2.9
d. 0. 7 5</JN sb or 0. 7 5</JN sbg;
shall be required.

e. 0. 75</)N a or 0. 75</JN ag• 417.2.3.6 Single anchors or groups of anchors that are
subjected to both tension and shear forces shall be
where <p is in accordance with Section 417.3.3. designed to satisfy the requirements of Section 417 .6,
with the anchor design tensile strength calculated from
Section 417.2.3.4.4.

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417.2.3.7 Anchor reinforcement used in structures c. Pullout strength cast-in, post-installed expansion, or
assigned to seismic zone 4 shall be deformed undercut anchor in tension (Section 417.4.3);
reinforcement and shall be limited to ASTM A615M
Grades 280 and 420 satisfying the requirements of d. Concrete side-face blowout strength of headed
Section 420.2.2.5(b) or ASTM A706M Grade 420. anchor in tension (Section 417.4.4);

417.2.4 Adhesive anchors installed horizontally or e. Bond strength of adhesive anchor in tension (Section
upwardly inclined shall be qualified in accordance with 417.4.5);
ACI 355.4M requirements for sensitivity to installation
direction. f. Steel strength of anchor in shear (Section 417.5.1);

417.2.5 For adhesive anchors subjected to sustained g. Concrete breakout strength of anchor in shear
tension loading, Section 417 .3.1.2 shall be satisfied. For (Section 417 .5.2);
groups of adhesive anchors, Eq. 417.3.1.2 shall be
satisfied for the anchor that resists the highest sustained h. Concrete pryout strength of anchor in shear (Section
tension load. Installer certification and inspection 417.5.3).
requirements for horizontal and upwardly inclined
adhesive anchors subjected to sustained tension loading In addition, anchors shall satisfy the required edge
shall be in accordance with Sections 417.8.2.2 through distances, spacings, and thicknesses to preclude splitting
417.8.2.4. failure, as required in Section 417.7.

417.2.6 Modification factor Aa for lightweight 417.3.1.1 The design of anchors shall be in accordance
concrete shall be taken as: with Table 417.3.1.1. In addition, the design of anchors
shall satisfy Section 417.2.3 for earthquake loading and
Cast-in and undercut anchor concrete failure 1. O,l Section 417.3.1.2 for adhesive anchors subject to
sustained tensile loading.
Expansion and adhesive anchor concrete failure .... 0. 8,l
417.3.1.2 For the design of adhesive anchors to resist
Adhesive anchor bond failure per Eq. 417.4.5.2 ...... 0. 6,l sustained tensions loads, in addition to Section 417.3.1.1,
Eq. 417.3.1.2 shall be satisfied.
where ,l is determined in accordance with Section
419 .2.4. It shall be permitted to use an alternative value of (417.3.1.2)
Aa a where tests have been performed and evaluated in
accordance with ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M.
where N ba is determined in accordance with Section
417.2.7 The values off~ used for calculation purposes 417.4.5.2.
in this chapter shall not exceed 70 MPa for cast-in
anchors, and 55 MPa for post-installed anchors. Testing is 417.3.1.3 When both Nua and Vua are present,
required for post-installed anchors when used in concrete interaction effects shall be considered using an interaction
with f~ greater than 55 MPa. expression that results in computation of strength in
substantial agreement with results of comprehensive tests.
417.3 General Requirements for Strength of This requirement shall be considered satisfied by Section
Anchors 417.6.

417.3.1 Strength design of anchors shall be based 417.3.2 The nominal strength for any anchor or group
either on computation using design models that satisfy the of anchors shall be based on design models that result in
requirements of Section 417.3.2, or on test evaluation predictions of strength in substantial agreement with
using the 5 percent fractile of applicable test results for results of comprehensive tests. The materials used in the
the following: tests shall be compatible with the materials used in the
structure. The nominal strength shall be based on the 5
a. Steel strength of anchor in tension (Section 417.4.1 ); percent fractile of the basic individual anchor strength.
For nominal strengths related to concrete strength,
modifications for size effects, the number of anchors, the
b. Concrete breakout strength of anchor in tension
effects of close spacing of anchors, proximity to edges,
(Section 417.4.2);
depth of the concrete member, eccentric loadings of
anchor groups, and presence or absence of cracking shall

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be taken into account. Limits on edge distances and

anchor spacing in the design models shall be consistent
with the tests that verified the model.

Table 417.3.1.1 Required Strength of Anchors, Except as Noted in Section 417.2.3

Anchor ~rouof11
Failure mode Single anchor
Individual anchor in a aroun Anchors as a group
Steel strength in tension (Section 417.4.1) s»: 2:: Nua </JNsa 2:: Nuai
Concrete breakout strength in tension (Section 417.4.2) </JNcb 2:: «: </JNcbe 2': Nua,g
Pullout strength in tension (Section 417.4.3) </JNrm 2:: Nua </JNnn 2': Nua,i
Concrete side-face blowout strength in tension (Section 417.4.4) </JNsb 2': «: </JNsbe 2': Nua.e
Bond strength of adhesive anchor intension (Section 417.4.5) </JNa:;::: Nua »«; :;: : Nua.e
Steel strength in shear (Section 41 7 .5 .1) <b l'sa 2:: Ka </JV.a 2:: Vua i
Concrete breakout strength in shear (Section 417.5.2) </JVcb 2:: Vua </J Vcbe 2': Vua.g
Concrete pryout strength in shear (Section 417.5.3) </J Ven 2:: l'ua </J Veve 2': Vua,e
[IJ Required strengths for steel and pullout failure modes shall be calculated for the most highly stressed anchor in the group.

417.3.2.1 The effect of reinforcement provided to 11. Shear loads 0.60

restrain the concrete breakout shall be permitted to be
included in the design models used to satisfy Section c. Anchor governed by concrete breakout, side-face
417.3.2. Where anchor reinforcement is provided -in blowout, pullout, or pryout strength
accordance with Sections 417.4.2.9 and 417.5.2.9,
calculation of the concrete breakout strength in Condition A Condition B
accordance with Sections 417.4.2 and 417.5.2 is not
required. I. Shear loads 0.75 0.70

417.3.2.2 For anchors with diameters not exceeding II. Tension loads
1 OOmm, the concrete breakout strength requirements shall Cast-in headed studs,
be considered satisfied by the design procedure of headed bolts,
Sections 417.4.2 and 417 .5 .2. or
hooked bolts 0.75 0.70
417.3.2.3 For adhesive anchors with embedment depths
4da ::; hef ::; 20da, the bond strength requirements shall
be considered satisfied by the design procedure of Section Post-installed anchors with category as determined from
417.4.5. ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M

417.3.3 Strength reduction factor q, for anchors in Condition A Condition B

concrete shall be as follows when the load combinations
of Section 405.3 are used: Category 1 0.75 0.65
(Low sensitivity to installation and high reliability)
a. Anchor governed by strength of a ductile steel
element Category2 0.65 0.55
(Medium sensitivity to installation and medium
1. Tension loads 0.75 reliability)

11. Shear loads 0.65 Category 3 0.55 0.45

(High sensitivity to installation and lower reliability)
b. Anchor governed by strength of a brittle steel
element Condition A applies where supplementary reinforcement
is present except for pullout and pryout strengths.
i. Tension loads 0.65
Condition B applies where supplementary reinforcement
is not present, and for pullout or pryout strength.

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417.4 Design Requirements for Tensile Loading 417.4.2.2 The basic concrete breakout strength of a
single anchor in tension in cracked concrete, Nb, shall not
417.4.1 Steel Strength of Anchor in Tension exceed

417.4.1.1 The nominal strength of an anchor in tension (417.4.2.2a)

as governed by the steel, N sa, shall be evaluated by
calculations based on the properties of the anchor material where kc = 10 for cast-in anchors, kc = 17 for post-
and the physical dimensions of the anchor. installed anchors.
417.4.1.2 The nominal strength of an anchor in tension, The value of kc for post-installed anchors shall be
N sa, shall not exceed permitted to be increased above 17 based on ACI 355.2 or
ACI 355.4M product-specific tests, but shall not exceed
(417.4.1.2) 10.

Alternatively, for cast-in headed studs and headed bolts

where Ase,N is the effective cross-sectional area of an with 280 mrn s; her:::;; 635 mm., Nb shall not exceed
anchor in tension, mm", and f uta shall not be taken
greater than the smaller of 1. 9f ya and 860 MPa. (417.4.2.2b)
417.4.2 Concrete Breakout Strength of Anchor in
Tension 417.4.2.3 Where anchors are located less than 1. Sher
from three or more edges, the value of her used for the
417.4.2.1 The nominal concrete breakout strength in calculation of ANc in accordance with Section 417.4.2.1,
tension, N cb of a single anchor or N cbg of a group of as well as for the equations in Sections 417.4.2.1 through
anchors, shall not exceed: 417.4.2.5 shall be the larger of ( Ca,max)/1. Sand s/3,
where s is the maximum spacing between anchors within
a. For a single anchor; the group.

417.4.2.4 The modification factor for anchor groups

(417.4.2.la) loaded eccentrically in tension, 1/Jec,N , shall be calculated
as
1
b. For a group of anchors; 1Pec,N = (. Ze~) (417.4.2.4)
l + 3her
but 1/Jec,N shall not be taken greater than 1.0. If the
loading on an anchor group is such that only some
(417.4.2.lb) anchors are in tension, only those anchors that are in
tension shall be considered when determining the
eccentricity e~ for use in Eq. 417.4.2.4 and for the
Factors 1/Jec,N, 1/Jed,N, 1/Jc,N, and 1/Jcp,N are defined in calculation of Ncbg according to Eq. 417.4.2.lb.
Sections 417.4.2.4, 417.4.2.5, 417.4.2.6, and 417.4.2.7,
respectively. ANcis the projected concrete failure area of a In the case where eccentric loading exists about two axes,
single anchor or group of anchors that shall be the modification factor, 1/Jec,N shall be calculated for each
approximated as the base of the rectilinear geometrical axis individually and the product of these factors used as
figure that results from projecting the failure surface
1/Jec,N in Eq. 417.4.2.lb.
outward 1. Sher from the centerlines of the anchor, or in
the case of a group of anchors, from a line through a row 417.4.2.5 The modification factor for edge effects for
of adjacent anchors. ANc shall not exceed nANco, where n
single anchors or anchor groups loaded in tension, 1/Jed,N,
is the number of anchors in the group that resist tension.
shall be calculated as:
nANco is the projected concrete failure area of a single
anchor with an edge distance equal to or greater than
If Ca,min ~ 1. Sher, then when 1/Jed,N = 1. 0
1. Sher
(417.4.2.5a)
(417.4.2.lc)

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If Ca,min 417.4.2.8 Where an additional plate or washer is added

Ca,min < l.Sher, then V'ed,N = 0. 7 + 0. 3 1. Sher at the head of the anchor, it shall be permitted to calculate
(417.4.2.5b) the projected area of the failure surface by projecting the
failure surface outward 1. Sher from the effective
417.4.2.6 For anchors located in a region of a concrete perimeter of the plate or washer. The effective perimeter
member where analysis indicates no cracking at service shall not exceed the value at a section projected outward
load levels, the following modification factor shall be more than the thickness of the washer or plate from the
permitted: outer edge of the head of the anchor.
a. 1/Jc,N= 1.25 for cast-in anchors;
417 .4.2.9 Where anchor reinforcement is developed in
accordance with Section 425 on both sides of the breakout
b. 1/Jc,N= 1.4 for post-installed anchors, where the value surface, the design strength of the anchor reinforcement
of kc used in Eq. 4 l 7.4.2.2a is 17; shall be permitted to be used instead of the concrete
breakout strength in determining c/>Nn. A strength
Where the value of kc used in Eq. 417.4.2.2a is taken reduction factor of 0. 75 shall be used in the design of the
from the ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M product evaluation anchor reinforcement.
report for post-installed anchors qualified for use in both
cracked and uncracked concrete, the values of kc and 417.4.3 Pullout Strength of Cast-In, Post-Installed
1/Jc,N shall be based on the ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M Expansion and Undercut Anchors in
product evaluation report. Tension

Where the value of kc used in Eq. 417.4.2.2a is taken 417.4.3.1 The nominal pullout strength of a single cast-
from the ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M product evaluation in, post-installed expansion, and post-installed undercut
report for post-installed anchors qualified for use m anchor in tension, Npn, shall not exceed
uncracked concrete, 1/Jc,N shall be taken as 1.0.
(417.4.3.1)
When analysis indicates cracking at service load levels,
1/Jc,N shall be taken as 1.0 for both cast-in anchors and
post-installed anchors. Post-installed anchors shall be where 1/Jc,P is defined in Section 417.4.3.6.
qualified for use in cracked concrete in accordance with
ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M. The cracking in the concrete 417.4.3.2 For post-installed expansion and undercut
shall be controlled by flexural reinforcement distributed anchors, the values of NP shall be based on the 5 percent
in accordance with Section 424.3.2, or equivalent crack fractile of results of tests performed and evaluated
control shall be provided by confining reinforcement. according to ACI 355.2. It is not permissible to calculate
the pullout strength in tension for such anchors.
417.4.2. 7 The modification factor for post-installed
anchors designed for uncracked concrete in accordance 417.4.3.3 For single cast-in headed studs and headed
with Section 417.4.2.6 without supplementary bolts, it shall be permitted to evaluate the pullout strength
reinforcement to control splitting, 1/Jcp,N, shall be in tension using Section 417.4.3.4. For single J- or L-
calculated as follows using the critical distance Cac as bolts, it shall be permitted to evaluate the pullout strength
defined in Section 417. 7 .6. in tension using Section 417.4.3.5. Alternatively, it shall
be permitted to use values of NP based on the 5 percent
If Ca,min ~ Cac, then whenl/Jcp,N = 1. 0 (417.4.2.7a) fractile of tests performed and evaluated in the same
manner as the ACI 355.2 procedures but without the
benefit of friction.
Ca,min
If Ca,min < Cac, then whenl/Jcp,N = --
Cac
417.4.3.4 The pullout strength in tension of a single
(417.4.2.5b) headed stud or headed bolt, Np, for use in Eq. 417.4.3, I,
shall not exceed:
but 1/Jcp,N determined from Eq. 417.4.2.7b shall not be
taken less than 1. Sher/ Cac, where the critical distance (417.4.3.4)
Cac is defined in Section 417. 7 .6.

417.4.3.S The pullout strength in tension of a single

For all other cases, including cast-in anchors, 1/Jcp,N shall
hooked bolt, Np, for use in Eq. 417.4.3 .1 shall not exceed:
be taken as 1.0.

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(417.4.3.5)
A Na
Nag= Al/Jee,Na, 1Ped,Na, 1Pep,Na, N ba
Nao

(417.4.5.lb)
417.4.3.6 For an anchor located in a region ofa concrete
member where analysis indicates no cracking at service
load levels, the following modification factor shall be Factors 1/Jee,Na, 1Ped,Na, and 1/Jep,Na are defined in
permitted: Sections 417.4.5.3, 417.4.5.4, and 417.4.5.5, respectively.
ANa is the projected influence area of a single adhesive
1/Je,P = 1. 4 (417.4.3.6)
anchor or group of adhesive anchors that shall be
approximated as a rectilinear area that projects outward a
Where analysis indicates cracking at service load levels,
distance cNa from the centerline of the adhesive anchor,
1/Je,P shall be taken as 1.0.
or in the case of a group of adhesive anchors, from a line
through a row of adjacent adhesive anchors. ANa shall not
417.4.4 Concrete Side-Face Blowout Strength of a exceed nANao, where n is the number of adhesive
Headed Anchor in Tension anchors in the group that resist tension loads. ANao is the
projected influence area of a single adhesive anchor with
417.4.4.1 For a single headed anchor with deep an edge distance equal to or greater than CNa:
embedment close to an edge (hef > 2.Sca1), the nominal
side-face blowout strength, N sb» shall not exceed: (417.4.5.lc)

«; = ( 13Ca1jAbrg)la.JTI (417.4.4.1) where

If Caz for the single headed anchor is less than 3ca1, the
CNa
= 10d a jTuner
7. 6 (417...
4 5 ld)
value of N sb shall be multiplied by the factor
(1 + Caz/ Cai)/4 where 1. 0 s Caz/ Cat s 3. 0.
and constant 7.6 carries the unit ofMPa.
417.4.4.2 For multiple headed anchors with deep
embedment close to an edge (hef > 2.Sca1) and anchor 417.4.5.2 The basic bond strength of a single adhesive
spacing less than 6ca1, the nominal strength of those anchor in tension in cracked concrete, N ba, shall not
exceed
anchors susceptible to a side-face blowout failure N sbg
shall not exceed:
( 417.4.5.2)
Nsbg = ( 1 + 6:aJ Nsb (417.4.4.2)
The characteristic bond stress, Ten shall be taken as the 5
percent fractile ofresults of tests performed and evaluated
where s is the distance between the outer anchors along according to ACI 355.4M.
the edge, and Nsb is obtained from Eq. 417.4.4.1 without
modification for a perpendicular edge distance. Where analysis indicates cracking at service load levels,
adhesive anchors shall be qualified for use in cracked
417.4.5 Bond Strength of Adhesive Anchor in concrete in accordance with ACI 355.4M.
Tension
For adhesive anchors located in a region of a concrete
417.4.5.1 The nominal bond strength in tension, Na of a member where analysis indicates no cracking at service
single adhesive anchor or Nag of a group of adhesive load levels, Tuner shall be permitted to be used in place of
anchors, shall not exceed Ter in Eq. 41 7.4.5 .2 and shall be taken as the 5 percent
fractile of results of tests performed and evaluated
a. For a single adhesive anchor: according to ACI 355.4M.

It shall be permitted to use the minimum characteristic

A Na bond stress values in Table 417.4.5.2 provided (a) through
Na = A1Ped,Na, 1/Jep,Na,N ba (417.4.5.la)
Nao ( e) are satisfied:

b. For a group of adhesive anchors: a. Anchors shall meet the requirements of ACI 355.4M;

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b. Anchors shall be installed in holes drilled with a

rotary impact drill or rock drill; then Wed.Na = 1. 0 (417.4.5.4a)

c. Concrete at time of anchor installation shall have a If Ca.min < CNa•

minimum compressive strength of 17 MPa;
Ca.min
then Wed Na= 0. 7 + 0. 3-- (417.4.5.4b)
. CNa
d. Concrete at time of anchor installation shall have a
minimum age of21 days;
417.4.5.5 The modification factor for adhesive anchors
e. Concrete temperature at time of anchor installation
designed for uncracked concrete in accordance with
shall be at least 10°C.
Section 417.4.5.2 without supplementary reinforcement to
control splitting, Wcp,Na, shall be calculated as:
Table 417.4.5.2 Minimum Characteristic Bond
Stresses111121 If Ca.min 2'. Cuc,
Moisture
Peak in-
Installation content
service then Wcp,Na = 1. 0 (417.4.5.5a)
and of concrete
service at time of
Temperature -r,,., MPa 'l'uner
MPa
,

of concrete, lf Ca.min < Cac,

environment anchor oc
installation
Dry to fully Ca.min
Outdoor 79 l.4 4.5 then Wed Na= 0. 7 + 0.3-- (417.4.5.4b)
saturated . CNa
Indoor Orv 43 2.1 7.0
1' 1 Where anchor design includes sustained tension loading, multiply values of T,r
and Tuner by 0.4. but t/Jcp,Na determined from Eq. 417.4.5.5b shall not be
l'I Where anchor design includes earthquake loads for structures assigned to taken less than cNal Cac, where the critical edge distance,
seismic zone 4, multiply values of T,r by 0.8 and Tuner by 0.4. Cac, is defined in Section 417 .7 .6. For all other cases,
Wcp,Na shall be taken as 1.0.

417.4.5.3 The modification factor for adhesive anchor

groups loaded eccentrically in tension, t/Jec,Na, shall be 417.5 Design Requirements for Shear Loading
calculated as:
417.5.1 Steel Strength of Anchor in Shear
1
Wee.Na = ( e' ) (417.4.5.3)
1 + --1L
CNa
417.5.1.1 The nominal strength of an anchor in shear as
governed by steel, V sa» shall be evaluated by calculations
based on the properties of the anchor material and the
but Wec,Na shall not be taken greater than 1.0. physical dimensions of the anchor. Where concrete
breakout is a potential failure mode, the required steel
If the loading on an adhesive anchor group is such that shear strength shall be consistent with the assumed
only some adhesive anchors are in tension, only those breakout surface.
adhesive anchors that are in tension shall be considered
when determining the eccentricity e;.., for use in Eq. 417.5.1.2 The nominal strength of an anchor m shear,
417.4.5 .3 and for the calculation of Nag according to Eq. Vsa, shall not exceed (a) through (c):
417.4.5.lb.
a. For cast-in headed stud anchor;
In the case where eccentric loading exists about two
orthogonal axes, the modification factor, Wee.Na, shall be V sa = Ase,V f uta (417.5.l.2a)
calculated for each axis individually and the product of
these factors used as Wec,Na in Eq. 417.4.5.1 b. where Ase.V is the effective cross-sectional area of an
anchor in shear, mm", and f uta shall not be taken greater
417.4.5.4 The modification factor for edge effects for than the smaller of 1. 9 f ya and 860 MP a.
single adhesive anchors or adhesive anchor groups loaded
in tension, Wed.Na, shall be calculated as: b. For cast-in headed bolt and hooked bolt anchors and
for post-installed anchors where sleeves do not
extend through the shear plane;

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edge for a single anchor or a group of anchors. It shalI be

Vsa = 0.6Ase,vfuta (417.5.1.2b)
permitted to evaluate Ave as the base of a truncated half-
pyramid projected on the side face of the member where
where Ase v is the effective cross-sectional area of an the top of the half-pyramid is given by the axis of the
• 2
anchor in shear, mm , and f uta shall not be taken greater anchor row selected as critical. The value of ca1 shall be
than the smaller of 1. 9 f ya and 860 MP a. taken as the distance from the edge to this axis. Ave shall
not exceed nAvco, where n is the number of anchors in
c. For post-installed anchors where sleeves extend the group.
through the shear plane, V sa shall be based on the Avco is the projected area for a single anchor in a deep
results of tests performed and evaluated according to member with a distance from edges equal or greater than
ACI 355.2. Alternatively, Eq. 417.5.1.2b shall be 1. Seal in the direction perpendicular to the shear force. It
permitted to be used. shall be permitted to evaluate Avco as the base of a half
pyramid with a side length parallel to the edge of 3ca1
417.5.1.3 Where anchors are used with built-up grout and a depth of 1. Seal
pads, the nominal strengths of Section 417 .5.1.2 shall be
multiplied by a factor 0.80. (417.5.2. lc)

417.5.2 Concrete Breakout Strength of Anchor in Where anchors are located at varying distances from the
Shear edge and the anchors are welded to the attachment so as
to distribute the force to all anchors, it shall be permitted
417.5.2.1 The nominal concrete breakout strength m to evaluate the strength based on the distance to the
shear, V cb of a single anchor or V cbg of a group of farthest row of anchors from the edge. In this case, it shall
anchors, shall not exceed: be permitted to base the value of ca1 on the distance from
the edge to the axis of the farthest anchor row that is
a. For shear force perpendicular to the edge on a single selected as critical, and all of the shear shall be assumed
anchor; to be carried by this critical anchor row alone.

417.5.2.2 The basic concrete breakout strength in shear

(417.5.2.la)
of a single anchor in cracked concrete, Vb, shall be the
smaller of (a) and (b ):
b. For shear force perpendicular to the edge on a group
of anchors; a. Vb = ( 0. 6 (!:f Jda)
2 AaffcCca1)1.5
(417.5.2.2a)

where le is the load-bearing length of the anchor for

shear:
(417.5.2.lb)
le = hef for anchors with a constant stiffness over the
c. For shear force parallel to an edge, V cb or V cbg shall full length of embedded section, such as headed studs and
be permitted to be twice the value of the shear force post-installed anchors with one tubular shell over full
determined from Eq. 417.5.2.la or 417.5.2.lb, length of the embedment depth;
respectively, with the shear force assumed to act
perpendicular to the edge and with 1Ped,v taken equal le = 2da for torque-controlled expansion anchors with a
to 1.0; distance sleeve separated from expansion sleeve, and
le :5 Bda in all cases.
d. For anchors located at a corner, the limiting nominal
concrete breakout strength shall be determined for b. (417 .5.2.2a)
each edge, and the minimum value shall be used.
417.5.2.3 For cast-in headed studs, headed bolts, or
Factors 1/Jec,v, 1Ped,V• 1/Jc,v, and 1Ph.V are defined in hooked bolts that are continuously welded to steel
Sections 417.5.2.5, 417.5.2.6, 417.5.2.7, and 417.5.2.8,
attachments having a minimum thickness equal to the
respectively. Vb is the basic concrete breakout strength
greater of IO mm. and half of the anchor diameter, the
value for a single anchor. Ave is the projected area of the basic concrete breakout strength in shear of a single
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417 .5.3 Concrete Pryout Strength of Anchor in 417.7 Required Edge Distances, Spacings, and
Shear Thicknesses to Preclude Splitting Failure

417.5.3.1 The nominal pryout strength, Vcp for a single Minimum spacings and edge distances for anchors and
anchor or V cpg for a group of anchors, shall not exceed: minimum thicknesses of members shall conform to
Sections 417. 7. I through 4 I 7. 7 .6, unless supplementary
a. For a single anchor; reinforcement is provided to control splitting. Lesser
values from product-specific tests performed in
(417.5.3.la) accordance with ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M shall be
permitted.
For cast-in, expansion, and undercut anchors, N cp shall be
taken as Neb determined from Eq. 417.4.2.la, and for 417. 7.1 Unless determined in accordance with Section
adhesive anchors, N cp shall be the lesser of Na 417. 7.4, minimum center-to-center spacing of anchors
determined from Eq. 417.4.5.la and N cb determined from shall be 4da for cast-in anchors that will not be torqued,
Eq. 417.4.2.la. and 6da for torqued cast-in anchors and post-installed
anchors.
b. For a group of anchors:
417.7.2 Unless determined in accordance with Section
(417.5.3.lb) 417. 7.4, minimum edge distances for cast-in anchors that
will not be torqued shall be based on specified cover
requirements for reinforcement in Section 420.6.1. For
For cast-in, expansion, and undercut anchors, N cpg shall
cast-in anchors that will be torqued, the minimum edge
be taken as N cpg determined from Eq. 417.4.2.1 b, and for
distances shall be 6da.
adhesive anchors, N cpg shall be the lesser ofN ag
determined from Eq. 417.4.5.lb and Ncpg determined 417.7.3 Unless determined in accordance with Section
from Eq. 417.4.2.lb. 417.7.4, minimum edge distances for post-installed
anchors shall be based on the greater of specified cover
In Eq. 417.5.3.la and 417.5.3.lb, kcp = 1.0 for hef < requirements for reinforcement in Section 420.6.1, or
65 mm.; and kcp = 2. 0 for het 2:: 65 mm. minimum edge distance requirements for the products as
determined by tests in accordance with ACI 355.2 or ACI
417.6 Interaction of Tensile and Shear Forces 355.4M, and shall not be less than twice the maximum
aggregate size. In the absence of product-specific ACI
Uni determined in accordance with Section 417.3.1.3, 355.2 or ACI 355.4M test information, the minimum edge
anchors or groups of anchors that are subjected ro b th distance shall not be less than:
hear and axial loads shall be designed to atisfy the
requirements of Sections 417.6.1 through 417 .6.3. The Adhesive anchors 6da
values of q,N11 and q,V,,. shall be the required strengths as
determined from Section 4) 7.3. l. I or from Section Undercut anchors 6da
417.2.3.
Torque-controlled anchors Bda
417.6.1 If Vual(<J>V11) :S: 0.2 for the governing
strength in shear, then full strength in tension shall be Displacement-controlled anchors 10da
permitted: q>N11 2:: Nua·
417.7.4 For anchors where installation does not
417.6.2 If Nual(<fJN11) :S: 0. 2 for the governing produce a splitting force and that will not be torqued, if
strength in tension, then full strength in shear shall be the edge distance or spacing is less than those specified in
permitted: q,V11 2:: Vua· Sections 417.7.1 to 417.7.3, calculations shall be
performed by substituting for da a smaller value d~ that
417.6.3 If Vual(</JV11) > 0.2 for the governing meets the requirements of Sections 417.7.1 to 417.7.3.
strength in shear and Nual(<J>N11) > 0.2 for the Calculated forces applied to the anchor shall be limited to
governing strength in tension, then: the values corresponding to an anchor having a diameter
ofd~.
N V
~+~<12 (417.6.3) 417.7.5 Unless determined from tests in accordance
<f,N11 <f,V11 - •
with ACI 355.2, the value of her for an expansion or
undercut post-installed anchor shall not exceed the greater

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of 2/3 of the member thickness, ha, and the member 417.8.2.1 For adhesive anchors, the construction
thickness minus I 00 mm. documents shall specify proof loading where required in
accordance with ACI 355.4M. The construction
417. 7.6 Unless determined from tension tests in documents shall also specify all parameters associated
accordance with ACI 355.2 or ACI 355.4M, the critical with the characteristic bond stress used for the design
edge distance, Cuc, shall not be taken less than: according to Section 417.4.5, including minimum age of
concrete; concrete temperature range; moisture condition
Adhesive anchors Zhet of concrete at time of installation; type of lightweight
concrete, if applicable; and requirements for hole drilling
Undercut anchors 2. She{ and preparation.

417.8.2.2 Installation of adhesive anchors horizontally or

Torque-controlled expansion anchors 4het
upwardly inclined to support sustained tension loads shall
be performed by personnel certified by an applicable
Displacement-controlled expansion anchors ... 4het certification program. Certification shall include written
and performance tests in accordance with the ACI/CRSI
417.7.7 Constrnction documents shall specify use of Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification program, or
anchors with a minimum edge distance as assumed in equivalent.
design.
417.8.2.3 The acceptability of certification other than the
417.8 Installation and Inspection of Anchors ACI/CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification shall
be the responsibility of the licensed design professional.
417.8.1 Anchors shall be installed by qualified
personnel in accordance with the construction documents 417.8.2.4 Adhesive anchors installed in horizontal or
and, where applicable, manufacturer's instructions. The· upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained tension
construction documents shall require installation of post- loads shall be continuously inspected during installation
installed adhesive anchors in accordance with the by an inspector specially approved for that purpose by the
Manufacturer's Printed Installation Instructions (MPH). building official. The special inspector shall furnish a
Installation of adhesive anchors shall be performed by report to the licensed design professional and building
personnel trained to install adhesive anchors. official that the work covered by the report has been
performed and that the materials used and the installation
417.8.2 Installation of anchors shall be inspected in procedures used conform with the approved construction
accordance with Section 401.9 and the general building documents and the Manufacturer's Printed Installation
code. Adhesive anchors shall be also subject to Sections Instructions (MPII).
417.8.2.1 through417.8.2.4.

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a. Ordinary moment frames shall satisfy Section 418.3;

SECTION 418
EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT b. Ordinary reinforced concrete structural walls need
STRUCTURES not satisfy any detailing provisions in Section 418,
unless required by Section 418.2.l.3 or 418.2.1.4.
418.1 Scope
c. Intermediate moment frames shall satisfy Section
418.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of non- 418.4;
prestressed and prestressed concrete structures assigned to
seismic zone 4, including, where applicable: d. Intermediate precast walls shall satisfy Section 418.5;

a, Structural systems designated as part of the seismic- e. Special moment frames shall satisfy Sections 418.2.3
force-resisting system, including diaphragms, through 418.2.8 and 418.6 through 418.8;
moment frames, structural walls, and foundations;
f. Special moment frames constructed using precast
b. Members not designated as part of the seismic-force- concrete shall satisfy Sections 418.2.3 through
resisting system but required to support other loads 418.2.8 and 418.9;
while undergoing deformations associated with
earthquake effects. g. Special structural walls shall satisfy Sections 418.2.3
through 418.2,8 and 418.10;
418.1.2 Structures designed according to the
provisions of this chapter are intended to resist earthquake h. Special structural walls constructed using precast
motions through ductile inelastic response of selected concrete shall satisfy Sections 418.2.3 through
members. 418.2.8 and 418.11.

418.2 General 418.2.1.6 A reinforced concrete structural system not

satisfying this section shall be permitted if it is
418.2.1 Structur
al Systems demonstrated by experimental evidence and analysis that
the proposed system will have strength and toughness
418.2.1.1 All structures shall be assigned to a seismic equal to or exceeding those provided by a comparable
zone in accordance with Section 404.4.6.1. reinforced concrete structure satisfying this section ..

418.2.1.2 All members shall satisfy Sections 401 to 417 418.2.2 Analysis and Proportioning
-of Structural
and 419 to 426. Structures assigned to seismic zones 4, or Members
2, also shall satisfy Sections 418.2.1.3 through 418.2.1.7,
as applicable. Where Section 418 conflicts with other 418.2.2.1 The interaction of all structural and
sections of this Code, Section 418 shall govern. nonstructural members that affect the linear and nonlinear
response of the structure to earthquake motions shall be
418.2.1.3 Structures assigned to seismic zone 2 shall considered in the analysis.
satisfy Sections 418.2.2 and 418.2.3.
418.2.2.2 Rigid members assumed not to be a part of the
418.2.1.4 Structures assigned to seismic zone 4 shall seismic force-resisting system shall be permitted provided
satisfy Sections 418.2.2 through 418.2.8 and Sections their effect on the response of the system is considered in
418.12 through 418.14. the structural design. Consequences of failure of structural
and nonstructural members that are not a part of the
418.2.1.5 Structural systems designated as part of the seismic-force-resisting system shall be considered.
seismic-force-resisting system shall be restricted to those
designated by the general building code, or determined by 418.2.2.3 Structural members extending below the base
other authority having jurisdiction in areas without a of structure that are required to transmit forces resulting
legally adopted building code. Except for areas of low from earthquake effects to the foundation shall comply
seismic risk, for which Section 418 does not apply, (a) with the requirements of Section 418 that are consistent
through (h) shall be satisfied for each structural system with the seismic-force-resisting system above the base of
designated as part of the seismic-force-resisting system, in structure.
addition to Sections 418.2.1.3 through 418.2.1.5:

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418.2.3 Anchoring to Concrete yielding of reinforcement is likely to occur as a result of

lateral displacements beyond the linear range of behavior.
418.2.3.1 Anchors resisting earthquake-induced forces in
structures assigned to seismic zones 4 or 2 shall be in 418.2.8.2 Welding of stirrups, ties, inserts, or other
accordance with Section 417 .2.3. similar elements to longitudinal reinforcement required by
design shall not be permitted.
418.2.4 Strength Reduction Factors
418.3 OrdinaryMoment Frames
418.2.4.1 Strength reduction factors shall be m
accordance with Section 421. 418.3.1 Scope

418.2.5 Concrete in Special Moment Frames and 418.3.1.1 This section shall apply to ordinary moment
Special StructuralWalls frames forming part of the seismic-force-resisting system.

418.2.5.1 Specified compressive strength of concrete in 418.3.2 Beams shall have at least two continuous bars
special moment frames and special structural walls shall at both top and bottom faces. Continuous bottom bars
be in accordance with the special seismic systems shall have area not less than one-fourth the maximum area
requirements of Table 419 .2.1.1. of bottom bars along the span. These bars shall be
anchored to develop f y in tension at the face of support.
418.2.6 Reinforcement in Special Moment Frames
and Special StructuralWalls 418.3.3 Columns having unsupported length fu :c:; Sc1
shall have </> V n at least the lesser of (a) and (b):
418.2.6.1 Reinforcement in special moment frames and
special structural walls shall be in accordance with the a. The shear associated with development of nominal
special seismic systems requirements of Section 420.2.2.
moment strengths of the column at each restrained
end of the unsupported length due to reverse
418.2.7 Mechanical Splices in Special Moment
Frames and Special StructuralWalls curvature bending. Column flexural strength shall be
calculated for the factored axial force, consistent with
418.2.7.1 Mechanical splices shall be classified as (a) or the direction of the lateral forces considered,
(b): resulting in the highest flexural strength;

a. Type 1 - Mechanical splice conforming to Section b. The maxim1;1m shear obtained from design load
425.5.7;
combinations that include E, with D.0£ substituted
for E.
b. Type 2 - Mechanical splice conforming to Section
425.5.7 and capable of developing the specified
tensile strength of the spliced bars. 418.4 IntermediateMoment Frames

418.2.7.2 Type 1 mechanical splices shall not be located 418.4.1 Scope

within a distance equal to twice the member depth from
the column or beam face for special moment frames or 418.4.1.1 This section shall apply to intermediate
from critical sections where yielding of the reinforcement moment frames including two-way slabs without beams
is likely to occur as a result of lateral displacements forming part of the seismic force-resisting system.
beyond the linear range of behavior. Type 2 mechanical
splices shall be permitted at any location, except as noted 418.4.2 Beams
in Section 418.9.2.l(c).
418.4.2.1 Beams shall have at least two continuous bars
418.2.8 Welded Splices in Special Moment Frames at both top and bottom faces. Continuous bottom bars
and Special StructuralWalls shall have area not less than one-fourth the maximum area
of bottom bars along the span. These bars shall be
418.2.8.1 Welded splices in reinforcement resistmg anchored to develop f y in tension at the face of support.
earthquake-induced forces shall conform to Section
425.5.7 and shall not be located within a distance equal 418.4.2.2 The positive moment strength at the face of
to twice the member depth from the column or beam face the joint shall be at least one-third the negative moment
for special moment frames or from critical sections where strength provided at that face of the joint. Neither the

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negative nor the positive moment strength at any section b. The maximum shear obtained from factored load
along the length of the beam shall be less than one-fifth combinations that include E, with f!0E substituted
the maximum moment strength provided at the face of for E.
either joint.
418.4.3.2 Columns shall be spirally reinforced in
418.4.2.3 cJ>V n shall be at least the lesser of (a) and (b ): accordance with Section 410 or shall be in accordance
with Sections 418.4.3.3 through 418.4.3.5. Provisions of
a. The sum of the shear associated with development of Section 418.4.3.6 shall apply to all columns supporting
nominal moment strengths of the beam at each discontinuous stiff members.
restrained end of the clear span due to reverse
418.4.3.3 At both ends of the column, hoops shall be
curvature bending and the shear calculated for
provided at spacing s0 over a length f O measured from
factored gravity loads; the joint face. Spacing s0 shall not exceed the smallest of
(a) through (d):
b. The maximum shear obtained from design load
combinations that include E, with E taken as twice a. 8 times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal bar
that prescribed by the general building code. enclosed;

418.4.2.4 At both ends of the beam, hoops shall be b. 24 times the diameter of the hoop bar;
provided over a length of at least 2h measured from the
face of the supporting member toward mid-span. The first c. One-half of the smallest cross-sectional dimension of
hoop shall be located not more than 50 mm from the face
the column;
of the supporting member. Spacing of hoops shall not
exceed the smallest of(a) through (d):
d. 300 mm.
a. d I 4;
Length f0 shall not be less than the largest of(e), (f), and
(g):
b. Eight times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal
bar enclosed;
e. One-sixth of the clear span of the column;

c. 24 times the diameter of the hoop bar;

f. Maximum cross-sectional dimension of the column;

d. 300 mm.
g. 450 mm.

418.4.2.5 Transverse reinforcement spacing shall not

418.4.3.4 The first hoop shall be located not more than
exceed d/2 throughout the length of the beam.
s0/2 from the joint face.
418.4.2.6 In beams having factored axial compressive
418.4.3.5 Outside of length f0, spacing of transverse
force exceeding Ag/~/10, transverse reinforcement
reinforcement shall be in accordance with Section
required by Section 418.4.2.5 shall conform to Section 410.7.6.5.2.
425.7.2.2 and either Section 425.7.2.3 or 425.7.2.4.
418.4.3.6 Columns supporting reactions from
418.4.3 Columns discontinuous stiff meinbers, such as walls, shall be
provided with transverse reinforcement at the spacing, s0,
418.4.3.1 cf,Vn shall be at least the lesser of(a) and (b): in accordance with Section 418.4.3.3 over the full height
beneath the level at which the discontinuity occurs if the
a. The shear associated with development of nominal portion of factored axial compressive force in these
moment strengths of the column at each restrained members related to earthquake effects exceeds Ag{~/10.
end of the unsupported length due to reverse If design forces have been magnified to account for the
curvature bending. Column flexural strength shall be overstrength of the vertical elements of the seismic-force-
calculated for the factored axial force, consistent with
resisting system, the limit of Ag{~/10 shall be increased
the direction of the lateral forces considered,
to Ag{~/ 4. Transverse reinforcement shall extend above
resulting in the highest flexural strength;
and below the column in accordance with Section
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418.4.4 Joints 418.5.2 General

418.4.4.1 Beam-column joints shall have transverse 418.5.2.1 In connections between wall panels, or
reinforcement conforming to Section 415. between wall panels and the foundation, yielding shall be
restricted to steel elements or reinforcement.
418.4.5 Two-Way Slabs without Beams
418.5.2.2 For elements of the connection that are not
418.4.5.1 Factored slab moment at the support including designed to yield, the required strength shall be based on
earthquake effects, E, shall be calculated for load 1. 5Sy of the yielding portion of the connection.
combinations given in Eq. 405.3.le and 405.3.lg.
Reinforcement to resist M sc shall be placed within the 418.5.2.3 In structures assigned to seismic zone 4, wall
column strip defined in Section 408.4.1.5. piers shall be designed in accordance with Section
418.10.8or418.14.
418.4.5.2 Reinforcement placed within the effective
width given in Section 408.4.2.3.3 shall be designed to 418.6 Beams of Special Moment Frames
resist y 1M sc· Effective slab width for exterior and corner
connections shall not extend beyond the column face a 418.6.1 Scope
distance greater than c, measured perpendicular to the
slab span. 418.6.1.1 This section shall apply to beams of special
moment frames that form part of the seismic-force-
418.4.5.3 At least one-half of the reinforcement in the resisting system and are proportioned primarily to resist
column strip at the support shall be placed within the flexure and shear.
effective slab width given in Section 408.4.2.3.3.
418.6.1.2 Beams of special moment frames shall frame
418.4.5.4 At least one-quarter of the top reinforcement at into columns of special moment frames satisfying Section
the support in the column strip shall be continuous 418.7.
throughout the span.
418.6.2 Dimensional Limits
418.4.5.5 Continuous bottom reinforcement in the
column strip shall be at least one-third of the top 418.6.2.1 Beams shall satisfy (a) through (c):
reinforcement at the support in the column strip.
a. Clear span, ln, shall be at least 4d;
418.4.5.6 At least one-half of all bottom middle strip
reinforcement and all bottom column strip reinforcement b. Width, bw, shall be at least the smaller of 0. 3h and
at mid-span shall be continuous and shall develop f y at 250mm;
the face of support as defined in Section 408.10.3 .2.1.
c. Projection of the beam width beyond the width of the
418.4.5.7 At discontinuous edges of the slab, all top and
supporting column on each side shall not exceed the
bottom reinforcement at the support shall be developed at
the face of support as defined in Section 408.10.3.2.1. smaller of c2 and 0. 75c1.

418.4.5.8 At the critical sections for columns defined in 418.6.3 Longitudinal Reinforcement
Section 422.6.4.1, two-way shear caused by factored
gravity loads shall not exceed 0. 4<f, V c, where V c shall be 418.6.3.1 Beams shall have at least two continuous bars
calculated in accordance with Section 422.6.5. This at both top and bottom faces. At any section, for top as
requirement need not be satisfied if the slab satisfies well as for bottom reinforcement, the amount of
Section 418.14.5. reinforcement shall be at least that required by Section
409.6.l.2 and the reinforcement ratio, p, shall not exceed
418.5 Intermediate Precast Structural Walls 0.025.

418.5.1 Scope 418.6.3.2 Positive moment strength at joint face shall be

at least one-half the negative moment strength provided at
418.5.1.1 This section shall apply to intermediate precast that face of the joint. Both the negative and the positive
structural walls forming part of the seismic-force-resisting moment strength at any section along member length shall
system. be at least one-fourth the maximum moment strength
provided at face of either joint.

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418.6.3.3 Lap splices of deformed longitudinal a. Over a length equal to twice the beam depth
reinforcement shall be permitted if hoop or spiral measured from the face of the supporting column
t' reinforcement is provided over the lap length. Spacing of toward mid-span, at both ends of the beam;
the transverse reinforcement enclosing the lap spliced
bars shall not exceed the smaller of d/4 and I 00 mm. Lap b. Over lengths equal to twice the beam depth on both
splices shall not be used in locations (a) through (c): sides of a section where flexural yielding is likely to
occur as a result of lateral displacements beyond the
a. Within the joints; elastic range of behavior.

b. Within a distance of twice the beam depth from the 418.6.4.2 Where hoops are required, primary longitudinal
face of the joint; reinforcing bars closest to the tension and compression
faces shall have lateral support in accordance with Section
c. Within a distance of twice the beam depth from 425. 7 .2 .3 and 425. 7 .2.4. The spacing of transversely
critical sections where flexural yielding is likely to supported flexural reinforcing bars shall not exceed 350
occur as a result of lateral displacements beyond the mm. Skin reinforcement required by Section 409.7.2.3
elastic range of behavior. need not be laterally supported.

418.6.3.4 Mechanical splices shall conform to Section 418.6.4.3 Hoops in beams shall be permitted to be made
418.2.7 and welded splices shall conform to Section up of two pieces of reinforcement: a stirrup having
418.2.8. seismic hooks at both ends and closed by a crosstie.
Consecutive crossties engaging the same longitudinal bar
418.6.3.5 Unless used in a special moment frame as shall have their 90-degree hooks at opposite sides of the
permitted by Section 418.9.2.3, prestressing shall satisfy flexural member. If the longitudinal reinforcing bars
(a) through (d): secured by the crossties are confined by a slab on only
one side of the beam, the 90-degree hooks of the crossties
a. The average pres tress, f pc, calculated for an area shall be placed on that side.
equal to the smallest cross-sectional dimension of the
beam multiplied by the perpendicular cross-sectional 418.6.4.4 The first hoop shall be located not more than
dimension shall not exceed the lesser of 3.5 MPa and 50 mm from the face of a supporting column. Spacing of
f~/10; the hoops shall not exceed the smallest of(a) through (c):

b. Prestressing steel shall be unbonded in potential a. d/4;

plastic hinge regions, and the calculated strains in
prestressing steel under the design displacement shall b. Six times the diameter of the smallest primary
be less than one percent; flexural reinforcing bars excluding longitudinal skin
reinforcement required by Section 409.7.2.3;
c. Prestressing steel shall not contribute more than one-
fourth of the positive or negative flexural strength at
c. 150 mm.
the critical section in a plastic hinge region and shall
be anchored at or beyond the exterior face of the
joint; 418.6.4.5 Where hoops are required, they shall be
designed to resist shear according to Section 418.6.5.
d. Anchorages of post-tensioning tendons resistmg
earthquake-induced forces shall be capable of 418.6.4.6 Where hoops are not required, stirrups with
allowing tendons to withstand 50 cycles of loading, seismic hooks at both ends shall be spaced at a distance
with prestressed reinforcement forces bounded by 40 not more than d/2 throughout the length of the beam.
and 85 percent of the specified tensile strength of the
prestressing steel. 418.6.4.7 In beams having factored axial compressive
force exceeding Agf~/10, hoops satisfying Sections
418.6.4 Transverse Reinforcement 418.7.5.2 through 418.7.5.4 shall be provided along
lengths given in Section 418.6.4.1. Along the remaining
418.6.4.1 Hoops shall be provided in the following length, hoops satisfying Section 418. 7 .5 .2 shall have
regions of a beam: spacing, s, not exceeding the smaller of six times the
diameter of the smallest longitudinal beam bars and 150
mm Where concrete cover over transverse reinforcement
exceeds I 00 mm, additional transverse reinforcement

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having cover not exceeding 100 mm and spacing not 418.7.3.2 The flexural strengths of the columns shall
exceeding 300 mm shall be provided. satisfy

418.6.5 Shear Strength (418.7.3.2)

418.6.5.1 Design Forces where

The design shear force, Ve, shall be calculated from 'f.Mnc sum of nominal flexural strengths of
consideration of the forces on the portion of the beam columns framing into the joint, evaluated at
between faces of the joints. It shall be assumed that the faces of the joint. Column flexural
moments of opposite sign corresponding to probable strength shall be calculated for the factored
flexural strength, MP,., act at the joint faces and that the axial force, consistent with the direction of
beam is loaded with the factored tributary gravity load the lateral forces considered, resulting in
along its span. the lowest flexural strength.

418.6.5.2 Transverse Reinforcement sum of nominal flexural strengths of the

beams framing into the joint, evaluated at
Transverse reinforcement over the lengths identified in the faces of the joint. In T-beam
Section 418.6.4.1 shall be designed to resist shear construction, where the slab is in tension
assuming Ve= 0 when both (a) and (b) occur: under moments at the face of the joint, slab
reinforcement within an effective slab
a. The earthquake-induced shear force calculated in width defined in accordance with Section
accordance with Section 418.6.5.1 represents at least 406.3.2 shall be assumed to contribute to
M nb if the slab reinforcement is developed
one-half of the maximum required shear strength
at the critical section for flexure.
within those lengths;

b. The factored axial compressive force, P w including Flexural strengths shall be summed such that the column
moments oppose the beam moments. Equation 418.7.3.2
earthquake effects is less than Ag{~/20.
shall be satisfied for beam moments acting in both
directions in the vertical plane of the frame considered.
418.7 Columns of Special Moment Frames
418.7.3.3 If Section 418.7.3.2 is not sati fied at a joint,
418.7.1 Scope the lateral strength and tiffness of !he columns framing
into that joint shall be ignored when calculating strength
418.7.1.1 This section shall apply to columns of special and stiffness of the structure. These columns shall
moment frames that form part of the seismic-force- conform to Section 418.14.
resisting system and are proportioned primarily to resist
flexure, shear, and axial forces. 418.7.4 Longitudinal Reinforcement

418.7.2 Dimensional Limits 418.7.4.1 Area of longitudinal reinforcement, Ast, shall be

at least 0. 01Ag and shall not exceed 0. 06Ag
418.7.2.1 Columns shall satisfy (a) and (b):
418.7.4.2 In columns with circular hoops, there shall be
a. The shortest cross-sectional dimension, measured on at least six longitudinal bars.
a straight line passing through the geometric centroid,
shall be at least 300 mm; 418.7.4.3 Mechanical splices shall conform to Section
418.2.7 and welded splices shall conform to Section
b. The ratio of the shortest cross-sectional dimension to 418.2.8. Lap splices shall be permitted only within the
the perpendicular dimension shall be at least 0.4. center half of the member length, shall be designed as
tension lap splices, and shall be enclosed within
transverse reinforcement in accordance with Sections
418.7.3 Minimum Flexural Strength of Columns
418.7.5.2 and 418.7.5.3.

418.7.3.1 Columns shall satisfy Section 418.7 .3.2 or

418.7.3.3:

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418.7.5 Transverse Reinforcement b. Six times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal
bar;
4'18.7.5.1 Transverse reinforcement required in Sections
418.7.5.2 through 418.7.5.4 shall be provided over a c. S0 as calculated by
length f O from each joint face and on both sides of any
section where flexural yielding is likely to occur as a
result of lateral displacements beyond the elastic range of S0 = 100 + (
350 - h)
x (418.7.5.3)
behavior. Length f O shall be at least the largest of (a) 3
through (c):
The value of s0 from Eq. 418.7.5.3 shall not exceed 150
mm. and need not be taken less than I 00 mm.
a. The depth of the column at the joint face or at the
section where flexural yielding is likely to occur;
418.7.5.4 Amount of transverse reinforcement shall be in
accordance with Table 418.7.5.4.
b. One-sixth of the clear span of the column;

c. 450mm. The concrete strength factor, k1, and confinement

effectiveness factor, kn, are calculated according to Eq.
418.7.5.2 Transverse reinforcement shall be in 418.7.5.4a and 418.7.5.4b.
accordance with (a) through (f):
a. k1 = [;5 + o. 6 ~ 1. o (418.7.5.4a)
a. Transverse reinforcement shall comprise either single
or overlapping spirals, circular hoops, or rectilinear
hoops with or without crossties;
b. (418.7.5.4b)
b. Bends of rectilinear hoops and crossties shall engage
peripheral longitudinal reinforcing bars;
where n1 is the number oflongitudinal bars or bar bundles
c. Crossties of the same or smaller bar size as the hoops around the perimeter of a column core with rectilinear
shall be permitted, subject to the limitation of Section hoops that are laterally supported by the corner of hoops
425.7.2.2. Consecutive crossties shall be alternated or by seismic hooks.
end for end along the longitudinal reinforcement and
around the perimeter of the cross section; 418.7.5.5 Beyond the length f0 given m Section
418.7.5.1, the column shall contain spiral or hoop
d. Where rectilinear hoops or crossties are used, they reinforcement satisfying Sections 425. 7.2 · through
shall provide lateral support to longitudinal 425.7.4 with spacing, s, not exceeding the smaller of six
reinforcement in accordance with Sections 425.7.2.2 times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal column
and 425.7.2.3; bars and 150 mm., unless a larger amount of transverse
reinforcement is required by Section 418.7.4.3 or 418.7.6.
e. Reinforcement shall be arrange such that the spacing
hx of longitudinal bars laterally supported by the 418.7.5.6 Columns supporting reactions from
comer of a crosstie or hoop leg shall not exceed 350 discontinued stiff members, such as walls, shall satisfy (a)
mm around the perimeter of the column; and (b):

f. Where Pu > 0.3Ag[~ or r; > 70 MP a in columns a. Transverse reinforcement required by Sections

with rectilinear hoops, every longitudinal bar or 418.7.5.2 through 418.7.5.4 shall be provided over
bundle of bars around the perimeter of the column the full height at all levels beneath the discontinuity if
core shall have lateral support provided by the comer the factored axial compressive for~e in these
of a hoop or by a seismic hook, and the value of hx columns, related to earthquake effect, exceeds
shall not exceed 200 mm Pu shall be the largest value Ag/~/10. Where design forces have been magnified
in compression consistent with factored load to account for the overstrength of the vertical
combinations including E. elements of the seismic- force-resisting system, the
limit of Ag/~/10 shall be increased to Ag/~/4;
418.7.5.3 Spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not
exceed the smallest of(a) through (c): b. Transverse reinforcement shall extend into the
discontinued member at least f d of the largest
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with Section 418.8.5. Where the lower end of the the largest longitudinal column bar at the point of
column terminates on a wall, the required transverse termination. Where the column terminates on a
reinforcement shall extend into the wall at least l d of footing

Table 418.7.5.4
Transverse Reinforcement for Columns of Special Moment Frames

Transverse
Conditions Applicable Expressions
Reinforcement
Pu s 0.30Ag[d and f/
Ash
Greater of (a)
and (b)
03(i-1).
A
.. Ac11
. .c_ fyt
(a)
sb; fd S 70 MPa
for rectilinear
hoop Pu > 0.30Ag[; or Greatest of (a),
0.09 t:
/y,
(b)

fd > 70 MPa (b), and (c) Pii

o.2k,1c11TT (c)
vt c/1
Pu s 0.30Ag[; and Greater of
0.45 (-g
A !,'
-1 )-c
(d) and (e) (d)
Ps /;' ~ 70 MPa Ach fyt
for spiral or
circular hoop Pu > 0.30Ag[; or
0.12 t: (e)
f}ll
Greatest of
fd > 70 MPa (d), (e), and (f) Pu
o.3skrknTT (f)
yt ch

or mat, the required transverse reinforcement shall 418.7.6.2 Transverse Reinforcement

extend at least 300 mm into the footing or mat.
418.7.6.2.1 Transverse reinforcement over the lengths
418.7.5.7 If the concrete cover outside the confining 10, given in Section 418.7.5.1, shall be designed to resist
transverse reinforcement required by Sections 418.7.5.1, shear assuming Ve= 0 when both (a) and (b) occur:
418.7.5.5, and 418.7.5.6 exceeds 100 mm, additional
transverse reinforcement having cover not exceeding 100 a. The earthquake-induced shear force, calculated in
mm. and spacing not exceeding 300 mm shall be accordance with Section 418. 7 .6.1, is at least one-half
provided. of the maximum required shear strength within 10;

418.7.6 Shear Strength b. The factored axial compressive force, P w including

earthquake effects is less than A8f~/20.
418.7.6.1 Design Forces
418.8 Joints of Special Moment Frames
418.7.6.1.l The design shear force Ve shall be
calculated from considering the maximum forces that can 418.8.1 Scope
be generated at the faces of the joints at each end of the
column. These joint forces shall be calculated using the 418.8.1.1 This section shall apply to beam-column joints
maximum probable flexural strengths, M pr, at each end of of special moment frames forming part of the seismic-
the column associated with the range of factored axial force-resisting system.
forces, Pu, acting on the column. The column shears need
not exceed those calculated from joint strengths based on 418.8.2 General
M pr of the beams framing into the joint. In no case shall
Ve be less than the factored shear calculated by analysis 418.8.2.1 Forces in longitudinal beam reinforcement at
of the structure. the joint face shall be calculated assuming that the stress
in the flexural tensile reinforcement is 1. 25{ y·

418.8.2.2 Beam longitudinal reinforcement terminated in

a column shall extend to the far face of the confined
column core and shall be developed in tension in

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accordance with Section 418.8.5 and in compression in Table 418.8.4.1

accordance with Section 425.4.9. Nominal JointShear Strength V n

418.8.2.3 Where longitudinal beam reinforcement Jointconfiguration V"

extends through a beam-column joint, the column For joints confined by l.7A/1JA/21
dimension parallel to the beam reinforcement shall be at beams on all four faces [JJ
least 20 times the diameter of the largest longitudinal For joints confined by t.V../1JA/21
beam bar for normal-weight concrete or 26 times the beams on three faces or
diameter of the largest longitudinal bar for lightweight on two opposite faces [JJ
concrete. For other cases l.OJ.../1JA/2l
IIJ
Refer to Section 418.8.4.2.
418.8.2.4 Depth h of the joint shall not be less than one-
[2l A shall be 0.75 for lightweight concrete and 1.0 for normal-
half of depth h of any beam framing into the joint and weight concrete. Aj is given in Section 418.8.4.3.
generating joint shear as part of the seismic-force-
resisting system.
418.8.4.2 In Table 418.8.4.1, a joint face is considered to
be confined by a beam if the beam width is at least three-
418.8.3 Transverse Reinforcement quarters of the effective joint width. Extensions of beams
at least one overall beam depth h beyond the joint face
418.8.3.1 Joint transverse reinforcement shall satisfy are considered adequate for confining that joint face.
Sections 418.7.5.2, 418.7.5.3, 418.7.5.4, and 418.7.5.7, Extensions of beams shall satisfy Sections 4 l 8.6.2(b ),
except as permitted in Section 418.8.3.2. 418.6.3.1, 418.6.4.2, 418.6.4.3, and 418.6.4.4.

418.8.3.2 Where beams frame into all four sides of the 418.8.4.3 Effective cross-sectional area within a joint,
joint and where each beam width is at least three-fourths
Aj, shall be calculated from joint depth times effective
the column width, the amount of reinforcement required
joint width. Joint depth shall be the overall depth of the
by Section 418.7.5.4 shall be permitted to be reduced by
column, h. Effective joint width shall be the overall width
one-half, and the spacing required by Section 418.7.5.3
of the column, except where a beam frames into a wider
shall be permitted to be increased to 150 mm within the
column, effective joint width shall not exceed the smaller
overall depth h of the shallowest framing beam.
of(a) and (b):
418.8.3.3 Longitudinal beam reinforcement outside the
a. Beam width plus joint depth;
column core shall be confined by transverse
reinforcement passing through the column that satisfies
b. Twice the smaller perpendicular distance from
spacing requirements of Section 418.6.4.4, and
longitudinal axis of beam to column side.
requirements of Sections 418.6.4.2, and 418.6.4.3, if such
confinement is not provided by a beam framing into the
joint.
418.8.5 Development Length of Bars in Tension

418.8.3.4 Where beam negative moment reinforcement 418.8.5.1 For bar sizes 10 mm <fJ through 36 mm <fJ
is provided by headed deformed bars that terminate in the terminating in a standard hook, f dh shall be calculated by
joint, the column shall extend above the top of the joint a Eq. 418.8.5.1, but fdh shall be at least the larger of8db
distance at least the depth h of the joint. Alternatively, the and 150 mm. for normal-weight concrete and at least the
beam reinforcement shall be enclosed by additional larger of 10db and 190 mm. for lightweight concrete.
vertical joint reinforcement providing equivalent
confinement to the top face of the joint. ( 418.8.5.1)

The value of A shall be 0.75 for lightweight and 1.0 for

normal-weight concrete.

The hook shall be located within the confined core of a

column or of a boundary element, with the hook bent into
418.8.4 Shear Strength the joint.

418.8.4.1 V n of the joint shall be in accordance with 418.8.5.2 For headed deformed bars satisfying Section
Table 418.8.4.1. 420.2.1.6, development in tension shall be in accordance

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with Section 425.4.4, except clear spacing between bars a. Requirements of Sections 418.6 through 418.8 for
shall ge permitted to be at least 3db or greater. special moment frames constructed with cast-in-place
concrete;
418.8.5.3 For bar sizes 10 mm q, through 36 mm q,, fd,
the development length in tension for a straight bar, shall b. Provision Section 418.6.2.l(a) shall apply to
be at least the larger of (a) and (b): segments between locations where flexural yielding
is intended to occur due to design displacements;
a. 2.5 times the length in accordance with Section
418.8.5.1 if the depth of the concrete cast in one lift c. Design strength of the strong connection, q,Sn, shall
beneath the bar does not exceed 300 mm; be at least Se;

b. 3.25 times the length in accordance with Section d. Primary longitudinal reinforcement shall be made
continuous across connections and shall be developed
418.8.5.1 if the depth of the concrete cast in one lift outside both the strong connection and the plastic
beneath the bar exceeds 300 mm. hinge region;

418.8.5.4 Straight bars terminated at a joint shall pass e. For column-to-column connections, q,Sn shall be at
through the confined core of a column or a boundary least 1. 4Se, q,Mn shall be at least 0. 4Mpr for the
element. Any portion of f d not within the confined core column within the story height, and q,V n shall be at
shall be increased by a factor of 1.6. least Ve in accordance with Section 418.7.6.1.
418.8.5.5 If epoxy-coated reinforcement is used, the 418.9.2.3 Special moment frames constructed using
development lengths in Sections 418.8.5.1, 418.8.5.3, and precast concrete and not satisfying Section 418.9.2.1 or
418.8.5.4 shall be multiplied by applicable factors in 418.9.2.2 shall satisfy(a) through (c):
Section 425.4.2.4 or 425.4.3.2.
a. ACI 374.1;
418.9 Special Moment Frames Constructed Using
Precast Concrete b. Details and materials used in the test specimens shall
be representative of those used in the structure;
418.9.1 Scope
c. The design procedure used to proportion the test
418.9.1.1 This section shall apply to special moment specimens shall define the mechanism by which the
frames constructed using precast concrete forming part of frame resists gravity and earthquake effects, and shall
the seismic-force resisting system. establish acceptance values for sustaining that
mechanism. Portions of the mechanism that deviate
418.9.2 General from Code requirements shall be contained in the test
specimens and shall be tested to determine upper
418.9.2.1 Special moment frames with ductile bounds for acceptance values.
connections constructed using precast concrete shall
satisfy (a) through (c): 418.10 Special Structural Walls

a. Requirements of Sections 418.6 through 418.8 for 418.10.1 Scope

special moment frames constructed with cast-in-place
concrete; 418.10.1.1 This section shall apply to special structural
walls and all components of special structural walls
b. V n for connections calculated according to Section including coupling beams and wall piers forming part of
422.9 shall be at least 2Ve, where Ve is in the seismic-force-resistingsystem.
accordance with Section 418.6.5.1 or 418.7.6.1;
418.10.1.2 Special structural walls constructed using
c. Mechanical splices of beam reinforcement shall be precast concrete shall be in accordance with Section
located not closer than h/2 from the joint face and 418.11 in addition to Section 418.10.
shall satisfy Section 418.2.7.
418.10.2 Reinforcement
418.9.2.2 Special moment frames with strong connections
constructed using precast concrete shall satisfy (a) 418.10.2.1 The distributed web reinforcement ratios, p1
through (e): and Pt, for structural walls shall be at least 0.0025,

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except that if Vu does not exceed 418.10.4.4 For all vertical wall segments sharing a
0. Q83Acvlffe, Pt and Pt shall be permitted to be common lateral force, V n shall not be taken larger than
reduced to the values in Section 411.6. Reinforcement 0. 66Acvffc, where Acv is the gross area of concrete
spacing each way in structural walls shall not exceed 450 bounded by web thickness and length of section. For any
mm. Reinforcement contributing to Vn shall be one of the individual vertical wall segments, V n shall not
continuous and shall be distributed across the shear plane. be taken larger than 0. 83Acwffc, where Acw is the area
of concrete section of the individual vertical wall segment
418.10.2.2 At least two curtains of reinforcement shall considered.
be used in a wall if Vu> 0.17Acvlffc or hw/fw ~
2. 0, in which hw and f w refer to height and length of 418.10.4.5 For horizontal wall segments and coupling
entire wall, respectively. beams, Vn shall not be taken larger than 0. 83Acwffc,
where Acw is the area of concrete section of a horizontal
418.10.2.3 Reinforcement m structural walls shall be wall segment or coupling beam.
developed or spliced for f y in tension in accordance with
Sections 425.4, 425.5, and (a) through (c): 418.10.5 Design for Flexure and Axial Force

a. Longitudinal reinforcement shall extend beyond the 418.10.5.1 Structural walls and portions of such walls
point at which it is no longer required to resist flexure subject to combined flexure and axial loads shall be
by least 0. Sf w, except at the top of a wall; designed in accordance with Section 422.4. Concrete and
developed longitudinal reinforcement within effective
b. At locations where yielding of longitudinal flange widths, boundary elements, and the wall web shall
reinforcement is likely to occur as a result of lateral be considered effective. The effects of openings shall be
displacements, development lengths of longitudinal considered.
reinforcement shall be 1.25 times the values
calculated for f y in tension; 418.10.5.2 Unless a more detailed analysis is performed,
effective flange widths of flanged sections shall extend
c. Mechanical splices of reinforcement shall conform to from the face of the web a distance equal to the lesser of
Section 418.2.7 and welded splices of reinforcement one-half the distance to an adjacent wall web and 25
shall conform to Section 418.2.8. percent of the total wall height.

418.10.3 Design Forces 418.10.6 Boundary Elements of Special Structural

Walls
Vu shall be obtained from the lateral load analysis m
accordance with the factored load combinations. 418.10.6.1 The need for special boundary elements at the
edges of structural walls shall be evaluated in accordance
418.10.4 Shear Strength with Section 418.10.6.2 or 418.10.6.3. The requirements
of Sections 418.10.6.4 and 418.10.6.5 shall also be
418.10.4.1 V n of structural walls shall not exceed: satisfied.
418.10.6.2 Walls or wall piers with hw/fw ~ 2. 0 that are
(418.10.4.1) effectively continuous from the base of structure to top of
wall and are designed to have a single critical section for
flexure and axial loads shall satisfy (a) and (b) or shall be
where the coefficient «c is 0.25 for hw/fw:::;; 1. 5, is designed by Section 418.10.6.3:
0.17 for hwlfw ~ 2.0, and varies linearly between 0.25
and 0.17 for hwlf w between 1.5 and 2.0. a. Compression zones shall be reinforced with special
boundary elements where
418.10.4.2 In Section 418.10.4.1, the value of ratio
hw/fw used to calculate Vn for segments of a wall shall
fw
be the larger of the ratios for the entire wall and the c>----- (418.10.6.2;
segment of wall considered. - 600(0,Jhw)

418.10.4.3 Walls shall have distributed shear and c corresponds to the largest neutral axis depth
reinforcement in two orthogonal directions in the plane of calculated for the factored axial force and nominal
the wall. If hw/fw does not exceed 2.0, reinforcement moment strength consistent with the direction of the
ratio p1 shall be at least the reinforcement ratio Pt·

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design displacement Ou. Ratio Ou/hw shall not be reinforcement spacing limit of Section 418.7.5.3(a)
taken less than 0.005. shall be one-third of the least dimension of the
boundary element;
b. Where special boundary elements are required by (a),
the special boundary element transverse f. The amount of transverse reinforcement shall be in
reinforcement shall extend vertically above and accordance with Table 418.I0.6.4(f).
below the critical section at least the larger of f w and
M ul 4Vu, except as permitted 111 Section Table 418.10.6.4(1)
418.10.6.4(g). Transverse Reinforcement for
Special Boundary Elements
418.10.6.3 Structural walls not designed in accordance
with Section 418.10.6.2 shall have special boundary Transverse
Applicable expressions
elements at boundaries and edges around openings of reinforcement
structural walls where the maximum extreme fiber Ash
0.3(-g
A t:
-1)....:.. (a)
compressive stress, corresponding to load combinations she Greater Ach fvt
including earthquake effects, E, exceeds 0.2/~. The
special boundary element shall be permitted to be
For rectilinear
hoop
of
0.09 t: (b)
discontinued where the calculated compressive stress is fvt
less than 0. 15 /~. Stresses shall be calculated for the A !,'
0.45 (-g - 1)....:.. (c)
factored loads using a linearly elastic model and gross Ps Greater Ach fvt
section properties. For walls with flanges, an effective
flange width as given in Section 418.10.5.2 shall be used.
For spiral or
circular hoop
of
0.12 r: (d)
fvt

418.10.6.4 Where special boundary elements are g. Where the critical section occurs at the wall base, the
required by Section 418.10.6.2 or 418.10.6.3, (a) through boundary element transverse reinforcement at the
(h) shall be satisfied: wall base shall extend into the support at least f d, in
accordance with Section 418.10.2.3, of the largest
a. The boundary element shall extend horizontally from longitudinal reinforcement in the special boundary
the extreme compression fiber a distance be at least element. Where the special boundary element
the larger of c - O. lfw and c/2, where c is the terminates on a footing, mat, or pile cap, special
largest neutral axis depth calculated for the factored boundary element transverse reinforcement shall
axial force and nominal moment strength consistent extend at least 300 mm into the footing, mat, or pile
with Ou; cap, unless fl greater extension is required by Section
408.13.2.3;
b. Width of flexural compression zone b over the
horizontal distance calculated by Section h. Horizontal reinforcement in the wall web shall extend
418. I 0.6.4(a), including flange if present, shall be at to within 150 mm of the end of the wall.
least hu/16; Reinforcement shall be anchored to develop f y
within the confined core of the boundary element
c. For walls or wall piers with hw/ f w 2'. 2. 0 that are using standard hooks or heads. Where the confined
effectively continuous from the base of structure to boundary element has sufficient length to develop the
top of wall, designed to have a single critical section horizontal web reinforcement, and Asf y/ s of the
for flexure and axial loads, and with c/fw 2'. 3/8,
horizontal web reinforcement does not exceed
width of the flexural compression zone b over the
A5f yt! s of the boundary element transverse
length calculated in Section 418. l 0.6.4(a) shall be
reinforcement parallel to the horizontal web
greater than or equal to 300 mm;
reinforcement, it shall be permitted to terminate the
horizontal web reinforcement without a standard
d. In flanged sections, the boundary element shall
hook or head.
include the effective flange width in compression and
shall extend at least 300 mm. into the web;
418.10.6.5 Where special boundary elements are not
required by Section 418.10.6.2 or 418.10.6.3, (a) and (b)
e. The boundary element transverse reinforcement shall
shall be satisfied:
satisfy Sections 418. 7. 5 .2( a) through ( e) and Section
418.7.5.3, except the value hx in Section 418.7.5.2
a. If the longitudinal reinforcement ratio at the wall
shall not exceed the lesser of 350 mm and two-thirds
boundary exceeds 2. 8/ f y, boundary transverse
of the boundary element thickness, and the transverse

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reinforcement shall satisfy Section 418.7.5.2(a)

through ( c) over the distance calculated in accordance
· with Section 418.10.6.4(a). The longitudinal spacing (418.10.7.4)
of transverse reinforcement at the wall boundary shall
not exceed the lesser of 200 mm and 8db of the where a is the angle between the diagonal bars and
smallest primary flexural reinforcing bars, except the the longitudinal axis of the coupling beam;
spacing shall not exceed the lesser of 150 mm and
6db within a distance equal to the greater off w and b. Each group of diagonal bars shall consist of a
M ul 4V u above and below critical sections where minimum of four bars provided in two or more
yielding of longitudinal reinforcement is likely to layers. The diagonal bars shall be embedded into the
occur as a result of in elastic lateral displacements; wall at least 1.25 times the development length for f y
in tension;
b. Except where Vu in the plane of the wall is less than
0. 083Acv;.,ffc, horizontal reinforcement c. Each group of diagonal bars shall be enclosed by
terminating at the edges of structural walls without rectilinear transverse reinforcement having out-to-out
boundary elements shall have a standard hook dimensions of at least bw/2 in the direction parallel
engaging the edge reinforcement or the edge to bw and bw/5 along the other sides, where bw is
reinforcement, shall be enclosed in U-stirrups having the web width of the coupling beam. The transverse
the same size and spacing as, and spliced to, the reinforcement shall be in accordance with Section
horizontal reinforcement. 418.7.5.2(a) through (e), with Ash not less than the
greater of (i) and (ii):
418.10.7 Coupling Beams
i)
0.09sbc-
f~
418.10.7.1 Coupling beams with (fn/h) 2: 4 shall satisfy
the requirements of Section 418.6, with the wall boundary
f yt
interpreted as being a column. The provisions of Sections
418.6.2.l(b) and 418.6.2.l(c) need not be satisfied if it
ii) Ag
0.3sbc (--1 )-r:
can be shown by analysis that the beam has adequate Ach f yt
lateral stability.
For the purpose of calculating Ag, the concrete cover in
418.10.7.2 Coupling beams with (fn/h) < 2 and with Section 420.6.1 shall be assumed on all four sides of each
Vu exceeding 0. 33).,ffcAcw shall be reinforced with two group of diagonal bars. The transverse reinforcement shall
intersecting groups of diagonally placed bars symmetrical have spacing measured parallel to the diagonal bars
about the mid-span, unless it can be shown that loss of satisfying Section 418.7.5.3(c) and not exceeding 6db of
stiffness and strength of the coupling beams will not the smallest diagonal bars, and shall have spacing of
impair the vertical load-carrying ability of the structure, crossties or legs of hoops measured perpendicular to the
the egress from the structure, or the integrity of diagonal bars not exceeding 350 mm. The transverse
nonstructural components and their connections to the reinforcement shall continue through the intersection of
structure. the diagonal bars. At the intersection, it is permitted to
modify the arrangement of the transverse reinforcement
418.10.7.3 Coupling beams not governed by Section provided the spacing and volume ratio requirements are
418.10.7.1 or 418.10.7.2 shall be permitted to be satisfied. Additional longitudinal and transverse
reinforced either with two intersecting groups of reinforcement shall be distributed around the beam
diagonally placed bars symmetrical about the mid-span or perimeter with total area in each direction of at least
according to Sections 418.6.3 through 418.6.5, with the 0. 002bws and spacing not exceeding 300 mm.
wall boundary interpreted as being a column.
d. Transverse reinforcement shall be provided for the
418.10.7.4 Coupling beams reinforced with two entire beam cross section in accordance with Section
intersecting groups of diagonally placed bars symmetrical 418.7.5.2(a) through (e) with Ash not less than the
about the mid-span shall satisfy (a), (b ), and either ( c) or greater of (i) and (ii):
(d), and the requirements of Section 409.9
satisfied:
need not be

i) 0.09sbcf-
,~
yt
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the design shear force from the wall pier into the adjacent
ii) _ 0. 3sbc
.
(-g
A
Ach
- 1)-cff'
yt
wall segments.

418.10.9 Construction Joints

Longitudinal spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not
exceed the smaller of 150 mm and 6db of the smallest 418.10.9.1 Construction joints in structural walls shall be
diagonal bars. Spacing of crossties or legs of hoops both specified according to Section 426.5.6, and contact
vertically and horizontally in the plane of the beam cross surfaces shall be roughened consistent with the condition
section shall not exceed 200 mm. Each crosstie and each selected in Section 422.9.4.2.
hoop leg shall engage a longitudinal bar of equal or
greater diameter. It shall be permitted to configure hoops 418.10.10 Discontinuous Walls
as specified in Section 418.6.4.3.
418.10.10.1 Columns supporting discontinuous structural
418.10.8 Wall Piers walls shall be reinforced in accordance with Section
418.7.5.6.
418.10.8.1 Wall piers shall satisfy the special moment
frame requirements for columns of Sections 418.7.4, 418.11 Special Structural Walls Constructed Using
418.7.5, and 418.7.6, with joint faces taken as the top and Precast Concrete
bottom of the clear height of the wall pier. Alternatively,
wall piers with (fw/bw) > 2.5 shall satisfy (a) through 418.11.1 Scope
(f):
418.11.1.1 This section shall apply to special structural
a. Design shear force shall be calculated in accordance walls constructed using precast concrete forming part of
with Section 418. 7 .6.1 with joint faces taken as the the seismic-force resisting system.
top and bottom of the clear height of the wall pier. If
the general building code includes provisions to 418.11.2 General
account for overstrength of the seismic-force-
resisting system, the design shear force need not 418.11.2.1 Special structural walls constructed using
exceed U0 times the factored shear calculated by precast concrete shall satisfy Section 418.10 and 418.5.2.
analysis of the structure for earthquake load effects;
418.11.2.2 Special structural walls constructed using
b. Vn and distributed shear reinforcement shall satisfy precast concrete and unbonded post-tensioning tendons
Section 418.10.4; and not satisfying the requirements of Section 418.11.2.1
are permitted provided they satisfy the requirements of
c. Transverse reinforcement shall be hoops except it ACI ITG 5.1.
shall be permitted to use single-leg horizontal
reinforcement parallel to fw where only one curtain 418.12 Diaphragms and Trusses
of distributed shear reinforcement is provided.
Single-leg horizontal reinforcement shall have 180- 418.12.1 Scope
degree bends at each end that engage wall pier
boundary longitudinal reinforcement; 418.12.1.1 This section shall apply to diaphragms and
collectors forming part of the seismic-force-resisting
d. Vertical spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not system in structures assigned to seismic zone 4.
exceed 150 mm;
418.12.1.2 Section 418.12.11 shall apply to structural
e. Transverse reinforcement shall extend at least 300 trusses forming part of the seismic-force-resisting system
mm. above and below the clear height of the wall in structures assigned to seismic zone 4.
pier;
418.12.2 Design Forces
f. Special boundary elements shall be provided if
required by Section 418.10.6.3. 418.12.2.1 The earthquake design forces for diaphragms
shall be obtained from the general building code using the
418.10.8.2 For wall piers at the edge of a wall, horizontal applicable provisions and load combinations.
reinforcement shall be provided in adjacent wall segments
above and below the wall pier and be designed to transfer

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the design shear force from the wall pier into the adjacent
ii) _ 0. 3sbc (~ - 1) f~_ wall segments.
- Ach f yt
418.10.9 Construction Joints
Longitudinal spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not
exceed the smaller of 150 mm and 6db of the smallest 418.10.9.1 Construction joints in structural walls shall be
diagonal bars. Spacing of crossties or legs of hoops both specified according to Section 426.5.6, and contact
vertically and horizontally in the plane of the beam cross surfaces shall be roughened consistent with the condition
section shall not exceed 200 mm. Each crosstie and each selected in Section 422.9.4.2.
hoop leg shall engage a longitudinal bar of equal or
greater diameter. It shall be permitted to configure hoops 418.10.10 Discontinuous Walls
as specified in Section 418.6.4.3.
418.10.10.1Columns supporting discontinuous structural
418.10.8 Wall Piers walls shall be reinforced in accordance with Section
418.7.5.6.
418.10.8.1 Wall piers shall satisfy the special moment
frame requirements for columns of Sections 418. 7.4, 418.11 Special Structural Walls Constructed Using
418.7.5, and 418.7.6, with joint faces taken as the top and Precast Concrete
bottom of the clear height of the wall pier. Alternatively,
wall piers with (fwfbw) > 2.5 shall satisfy (a) through 418.11.1 Scope
(f):
418.11.1.1 This section shall apply to special structural
a. Design shear force shall be calculated in accordance walls constructed using precast concrete forming part of
with Section 418.7.6.1 with joint faces taken as the the seismic-force resisting system.
top and bottom of the clear height of the wall pier. I.f
the general building code includes provisions to 418.11.2 General
account for overstrength of the seismic-force-
resisting system, the design shear force need not 418.11.2.1 Special structural walls constructed using
exceed n0 times the factored shear calculated by precast concrete shall satisfy Section 418.10 and 418.5.2.
analysis of the structure for earthquake load effects;
418.11.2.2 Special structural walls constructed using
b. Vn and distributed shear reinforcement shall satisfy precast concrete and unbonded post-tensioning tendons
Section 418.l 0.4; and not satisfying the requirements of Section 418.11.2.1
are permitted provided they satisfy the requirements of
c. Transverse reinforcement shall be hoops except it ACI ITG 5.1.
shall be permitted to use single-leg horizontal
reinforcement parallel to fw where only one curtain 418.12 Diaphragms and Trusses
of distributed shear reinforcement is provided.
Single-leg horizontal reinforcement shall have 180- 418.12.1 Scope
degree bends at each end that engage wall pier
boundary longitudinal reinforcement; 418.12.1.1 This section shall apply to diaphragms and
collectors forming part of the seismic-force-resisting
d. Vertical spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not system in structures assigned to seismic zone 4.
exceed 150 mm;
418.12.1.2 Section 418.12.11 shall apply to structural
e. Transverse reinforcement shall extend at least 300 trusses forming part of the seismic-force-resisting system
mm. above and below the clear height of the wall in structures assigned to seismic zone 4.
pier;
418.12.2 Design Forces
f. Special boundary elements shall be provided if
required by Section 418.10.6.3. 418.12.2.1The earthquake design forces for diaphragms
shall be obtained from the general building code using the
418.10.8.2 For wall piers at the edge of a wall, horizontal applicable provisions and load combinations.
reinforcement shall be provided in adjacent wall segments
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418.12.3 Seismic Load Path 418.12.7.2 Bonded tendons used as reinforcement to

resist collector forces, diaphragm shear, or flexural
<H.8.12.3.1 All diaphragms and their connections shall be tension shall be designed such that the stress due to design
designed and detailed to provide for transfer of forces to earthquake forces does not exceed 420 MPa. Pre-
collector elements and to the vertical elements of the compression from unbonded tendons shall be permitted to
seismic-force-resisting system. resist diaphragm design forces if a seismic load path is
provided.
418.12.3.2 Elements of a structural diaphragm system
that are subjected primarily to axial forces and used to 418.12.7.3 All reinforcement used to resist collector
transfer diaphragm shear or flexural forces around forces, diaphragm shear, or flexural tension shall be
openings or other discontinuities shall satisfy the developed or spliced for f y in tension.
requirements for collectors in Sections 418.12.7.5 and
418.12.7.6. 418.12.7.4 Type 2 splices are required where mechanical
splices are used to transfer forces between the diaphragm
418.12.4 Cast-In-Place Composite Topping Slab and the vertical elements of the seismic-force-resisting
Diaphragms system.

418.12.4.1 A cast-in-place composite topping slab on a 418.12.7.5 Collector elements with compressive stresses
precast floor or roof shall be permitted as a structural exceeding 0. 2/~ at any section shall have transverse
diaphragm, provided the cast-in-place topping slab is reinforcement satisfying Sections 418.7.5.2(a) through
reinforced and the surface of the previously hardened 418.7.5.2(e) and 418.7.5.3, except the spacing limit of
concrete on which the topping slab is placed is clean, free Section 418. 7 .5 .3( a) shall be one-third of the least
of laitance, and intentionally roughened. dimension of the collector. The amount of transverse
reinforcement shall be in accordance with Table
418.12.5 Cast-in-Place Non-Composite Topping Slab 418.12.7.5. The specified transverse reinforcement is
Diaphragms permitted to be discontinued at a section where the
calculated compressive stress is less than 0. 15/~.
418.12.5.1 A cast-in-place non-composite topping on a
precast floor or roof shall be permitted as a structural If design forces have been amplified to account for the
diaphragm, provided the cast-in-place topping slab acting overstrength of the vertical elements of the seismic-force-
alone is designed and detailed to resist the design resisting system, the limit of 0.2/~ shall be increased to
earthquake forces. 0. 5/~, and the limit of 0.15/~ shall be increased to
0.4/~.
418.12.6 Minimum Thickness of Diaphragms
Table 418.12.7.5
418.12.6.1 Concrete slabs and composite topping slabs Transverse Reinforcement for Collector Elements
serving as diaphragms used to transmit earthquake forces
shall be at least 50 mm thick. Topping slabs placed over Transverse
Applicable expressions
precast floor or roof elements, acting as diaphragms and reinforcement
not relying on composite action with the precast elements Ash
to resist the design earthquake forces, shall be at least 65 0.09 !c'
she (a)
mm thick. for t;
rectilinear hoop
418.12.7 Reinforcement
Ps Greater
0.45 (-g
A
Ach
- /;'
1) -5:'....
[yt
(b)
418.12.7.1 The mmimum reinforcement ratio for for spiral or
diaphragms shall be in conformance with Section 424.4. circular hoop
of
0.12 r; (c)
Except for post-tensioned slabs, reinforcement spacing t;
each way in floor or roof systems shall not exceed 450
mm. Where welded wire reinforcement is used as the 418.12.7.6 Longitudinal reinforcement detailing for
distributed reinforcement to resist shear in topping slabs collector elements at splices and anchorage zones shall
placed over precast floor and roof elements, the wires satisfy (a) or (b ):
parallel to the joints between the precast elements shall be
spaced not less than 250 mm on center. Reinforcement a. Center-to-center spacing of at least three longitudinal
provided for shear strength shall be continuous and shall bar diameters, but not less than 40 mm, and concrete
be distributed uniformly across the shear plane.

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clear cover of at least two and one-half longitudinal 418.12.10 Construction Joints
bar diameters, but not less than 50 mm;
418.12.10.1 Construction joints in diaphragms shall be
b. Arca of transverse reinforcement, providing Av at specified according to Section 426.5.6, and contact
least the greater of 0. 062,[f;(bw s/f yt) and surfaces shall be roughened consistent with the condition
0.35bws/fyt, except as required in Section selected in Section 422.9.4.2.
418.12.7.5
418.12.11 Structural Trusses
418.12.8 Flexural Strength
418.12.11.1 Structural truss elements with compressive
418.12.8.1 Diaphragms and portions of diaphragms shall stresses exceeding 0. 2/~ at any section shall have
be designed for flexure in accordance with Section 412. transverse reinforcement, in accordance with Sections
418.7.5.2, 418.7.5.3, 418.7.5.7, and Table 418.12.11.1,
The effects of openings shall be considered.
over the length of the element.
418.12.9 Shear Strength
Table 418.12.11.1
Transverse Reinforcement for Structural Trusses
418.12.9.1 V n of diaphragms shall not exceed:

Transverse
(418.12.9.1) Applicable expressions
reinforcement

For cast-in-place topping slab diaphragms on precast floor Ash A f,'

0.3(-g -1)~ (a)
or roof members, Acv shall be calculated using only the she Ach fyt
Greater of
thickness of topping slab for non-composite topping slab
for
diaphragms and the combined thickness of cast-in-place 0.09f! (b)
and precast elements for composite topping slab
rectilinear hoop t;
diaphragms. For composite topping slab diaphragms, the A f,'
0.45 (-g - 1 )--::... (c)
value of f~ used to calculate V n shall not exceed the Ps, Ach fyt
smaller of f ~ for the precast members and f~ for the for spiral or Greater of
topping slab. circular hoop
0.12f! (d)
t;
418.12.9.2 Vn of diaphragms shall not exceed
0.66Acvj'f;. 418.12.11.2 All continuous reinforcement in structural
truss elements shall be developed or spliced for f y in
418.12.9.3 Above joints between precast elements in tension.
non-composite and composite cast-in-place topping slab
diaphragms, Vn shall not exceed: 418.13 Foundations

(418.12.9.3) 418.13.1 Scope

where Avf is the total area of shear friction reinforcement 418.13.1.1 This section shall apply to foundations
within the topping slab, including both distributed and resisting earthquake-induced forces or transferring
boundary reinforcement, that is oriented perpendicular to earthquake-induced forces between structure and ground
joints in the precast system and coefficient of friction, µ, in structures assigned to seismic zone 4.
is 1. 01, where il is given in Section 419.2.4. At least
one-half of Avf shall be uniformly distributed along the 418.13.1.2 The provisions in this section for piles, drilled
length of the potential shear plane. The area of distributed piers, caissons, and slabs-on-ground shall supplement
reinforcement in the topping slab shall satisfy Section other applicable Code design and construction criteria,
424.4.3.2 in each direction. including Sections 401.4.5 and 401.4.6.

418.12.9.4 Above joints between precast elements in 418.13.2 Footings, Foundation Mats, and Pile Caps
non-composite and composite cast-in-place topping slab
diaphragms, V n shall not exceed the limits in Section 418.13.2.1 Longitudinal reinforcement of columns and
422.9.4.4, where Ac is calculated using only the thickness structural walls resisting forces induced by earthquake
of the topping slab. effects shall extend into the footing, mat, or pile cap, and
shall be fully developed for tension at the interface.

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418.13.2.2 Columns designed assuming fixed-end a structural diaphragm and part of the seismic-force-
conditions at the foundation shall comply with Section resisting system.
418.13.2:1 and, if hooks are required, longitudinal
reinforcement resisting flexure shall have 90-degree 418.13.4 Piles, Piers, and Caissons
hooks near the bottom of the foundation with the free end
of the bars oriented toward the center of the column. 418.13.4.1 Piles, piers, or caissons resisting tension loads
shall have continuous longitudinal reinforcement over the
418.13.2.3 Columns or boundary elements of special length resisting design tension forces. The longitudinal
structural walls that have an edge within one-half the reinforcement shall be detailed to transfer tension forces
footing depth from an edge of the footing shall have within the pile cap to supported structural members.
transverse reinforcement in accordance with Sections
418.7.5.2 through 418.7.5.4 provided below the top of 418.13.4.2 Where tension forces induced by earthquake
the footing. This reinforcement shall extend into the effects are transferred between pile cap or mat foundation
footing, mat, or pile cap a length equal to the development and precast pile by reinforcing bars grouted or post-
length, calculated for f y in tension, of the column or installed in the top of the pile, the grouting system shall
boundary element longitudinal reinforcement. have been demonstrated by test to develop at least
1.25/y ofthe bar.
418.13.2.4 Where earthquake effects create uplift forces
in boundary elements of special structural walls or 418.13.4.3 Piles, piers, or caissons shall have transverse
columns, flexural reinforcement shall be provided in the reinforcement in accordance with Sections 418.7.5.2(a)
top of the footing, mat or pile cap to resist actions through (e), 418.7.5.3 and 418.7.5.4 excluding
resulting from the factored load combinations, and shall requirements of(c) and (f) of Table 418.7.5.4 at locations
be at least that required by Section 407.6.1 or 409.6.1. (a) and (b ):

418.13.2.5 Structural plain concrete in footings and a. At the top of the member for at least five times the
basement walls shall be in accordance with Section member cross-sectional dimension, and at least 1.8 m
414.1.4. below the bottom of the pile cap;

418.13.3 GradeBeams and Slabs-on-Ground b. For the portion of piles in soil that is not capable of
providing lateral support, or in air and water, along
418.13.3.1 Grade beams designed to act as horizontal the entire unsupported length plus the length required
ties between pile caps or footings shall have continuous in (a).
longitudinal reinforcement that shall be developed within
or beyond the supported column or anchored within the 418.13.4.4 For precast concrete driven piles, the length
pile cap or footing at all discontinuities. of transverse reinforcement provided shall be sufficient to
account for potential variations in the elevation of pile
418.13.3.2 Grade beams designed to act as horizontal tips.
ties between pile caps or footings shall be sized such that
the smallest cross-sectional dimension shall be at least 418.13.4.5 Concrete piles, piers, or caissons in
equal to the clear spacing between connected columns foundations supporting one- and two-story stud bearing
divided by 20,-but need not exceed 450 mm. Closed ties wall construction are exempt from the transverse
shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed the lesser of reinforcement requirements of Sections 418.13.4.3 and
one-half the smallest· orthogonal cross-sectional 418.13.4.4.
dimension and 300 mm.
418.13.4.6 Pile caps incorporating batter piles shall be
418.13.3.3 Grade beams and beams that are part of a mat designed to resist the full compressive strength of the
foundation subjected to flexure from columns that are part batter piles acting as short columns. The slenderness
of the seismic-force-resisting system shall be in effects of batter piles shall be considered for the portion
accordance with Section 418.6. of the piles in soil that is not capable of providing lateral
support, or in air or water.
418.13.3.4 Slabs-on-ground that resist earthquake forces
from walls or columns that are part of the seismic-force-
resisting system shall be designed as diaphragms in
accordance with Section 418.12. The construction
documents shall clearly indicate that the slab-on-ground is

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418.14 Members Not Designated as Part of the 418.14.3.3 Where the induced moments or shears exceed
Seismic-Force-Resisting System cf,Mn or cf,V n of the frame member, or if induced
moments or shears are not calculated, (a) through (d) shall
418.14.1 Scope be satisfied:

418.14.1.1 This section shall apply to members not a. Materials, mechanical splices, and welded splices
designated as part of the seismic-force-resisting system in shall satisfy the requirements for special moment
structures assigned to seismic zone 4. frames in Sections 418.2.5 through 418.2. 8;

418.14.2 Design Actions b. Beams shall satisfy Sections 418.14.3.2(a) and

418.6.5;
418.14.2.1 Members not designated as part of the
seismic force-resisting system shall be evaluated for c. Columns shall satisfy Sections 418.7.4, 418.7.5, and
gravity load combinations of (1. ZD + 1. OL + 0. ZS) or 418.7.6;
0. 9D, whichever is critical, acting simultaneously with
the design displacement liu. The load factor on the live d. Joints shall satisfy Section 418.8.3.1.
load, L, shall be permitted to be reduced to 0.5 except for
garages, areas occupied as places of public assembly, and 418.14.4 Precast Beams and Columns
all areas where L is greater than 4.8 kPa.
418.14.4.1 Precast concrete frame members assumed not
418.14.3 Cast-In-Place Beams, Columns, and Joints to contribute to lateral resistance, including their
connections, shall satisfy (a) through (d):
418.14.3.1 Cast-in-place beams and columns shall be
detailed in accordance with Section 418.14.3.2 or a. Requirements of Section 418.l 4.3;
418.14.3.3 depen ling on the magnitude of moments and
shears induced in those member when subjected to the b. Ties specified in Section 418.l4.3.2(b) over the entire
design di placement liu. If effects of Ou are not explicitly column height, including the depth of the beams;
checked the provisions of ection 418.14.3.3 shall be
satisfied. c. Structural integrity reinforcement, in accordance with
Section 404.1 O;
418.14.3.2 Where the induced moments and shears do
not exceed the design moment and shear strength of the d. Bearing length at the support of a beam shall be at
frame member, (a) through (c) shall be satisfied: least 50 mm longer than determined from Section
416.2.6.
a. Beams shall satisfy Section 418.6.3.1. Transverse
reinforcement hall be provided throughout the 418.14.5 Slab-Column Connections
length of the beam al pacing not to exceed d/2.
Where factored axial force exceeds Ag{~/10, 418.14.5.l For slab-column connections of two-way
tran ·ver e reinforcement shall be hoops satisfying slabs without beams slab shear reinforcement satisfying
Section 4 I 8. 7.5.2 at spacing o according to ection lhe requirements of Section 408.7.6 or 408.7.7 shall be
418.14}.2(b); provided at any slab critical section defined in Section
422.6.4.1 if flx/hsx 2'. 0. 035 - (1/ZO)(vug/c/Jvc),
b. olumns hall sati fy eclion 418.7.4.l, 418.7.5.2 Required slab shear reinforcement shall provide V5 2'.
and 418.7.6. The maximum longitudinal pacing of 0. 29.Jl'c at the slab critical section and shall extend at
hoops shall be s0 for the foll column length. Spacing least four times the slab thickness from the face of the
s0 shall not exceed the smaller of. ix diameters of the support adjacent to the slab critical section. The shear
smallest longitudinal bar enclosed and 150 mm; reinforcement requirements of this provision shall not
apply if Ax/hsx s 0. 005.
Columns with factored gravity axial forces exceeding
0.35P0 shall satisfy Sections 418.l4.3.2(b) and The value of (Ax/h5x) shall be taken as the greater of the
418.7.5.7. The amount of transverse reinforcement values of the adjacent storeys above and below the slab-
provided shall be one-half of that required by Section column connection. v c shall be calculated in accordance
418.7.5.4 and spacing shall not exceed s0 for the full with Section 422.6.5. Vug is the factored shear stress on
column length.
the slab critical section for two-way action due to gravity
loads without moment transfer.

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418.14.6 Wall Piers SECTION 419

418. 14.6.1 Wall piers not designated as part of the CONCRETE: DESIGN AND
seismic-force resisting system shall satisfy the DURABILI1Y REQUIREMENTS
requirements of Section 418. I 0.8. Where the general
building code includes provisions to account for 419.1 Scope
overstrength of the seismic-force-resisting system, it shall
be permitted to calculate the design shear force as fi0 419.1.1 This section shall apply to concrete, including:
times the shear induced under design displacements, 8u.
a. Properties to be used for design;

b. Durability requirements

419.1.2 This section shall apply to durability

requirements for grout used for bonded tendons in
accordance with Section 419.4.

419.2 Concrete Design Properties

419.2.1 Specified Compressive Strength

419.2.1.1 The value of f~ shall be specified in

construction documents and shall be in accordance with
(a) through (c):

a. Limits in Table 419.2.1.1;

b. Durability requirements in Table 419.3.2.1;

c. Structural strength requirements.

Table 419.2.1.1 Limits for/~

Minimum Maximum
Application Concrete
f~,MPa f~, MPa
Normal-weight
General and 17 None
lightweight
Special
moment Normal-weight 21 None
frames
and special
structural Lightweight 21 35[!]

walls

[JJ The limit is permitted to be exceeded where demonstrated by

experimental evidence that members made· with lightweight
concrete provide strength and toughness equal to or exceeding those
of comparable members made with normal weight concrete of the
same strength.

419.2.1.2 The specified compressive strength shall be

used for proportioning of concrete mixtures in Section
426.4.3 and for testing and acceptance of concrete in
Section 426.12.3.

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419.2.1.3 Unless otherwise specified, f~ shall be based 419.2.4.3 If the measured average splitting tensile
on 2El.-day tests. lf other than 28 days, test age for f~ shall strength of lightweight concrete, f ct, is used to calculate
be indicated in the construction documents. A., laboratory tests shall be conducted in accordance with
ASTM C330M to establish the value of f ct and the
419.2.2 Modulus of Elasticity corresponding value of f cm and ii. shall be calculated
by:
419.2.2.1 Modulus of elasticity, Ee, for concrete shall
be permitted to be calculated as (a) or (b): A.= f ct s l. O (419.2.4.3)
0.56~
a. For values of We between 1440 and 2560 kg/ m3
The concrete mixture tested in order to calculate ii. shall
be representative of that to be used in the Work.
Ee= w/·50.043m (in MPa) (419.2.2.l .a)

b. For normal weight concrete

419.3 Concrete Durability Requirements

419.3.1 Exposure Categories and Classes

Ee = 4700m (in MPa) (419.2.2.1.b)
419.3.1.1 The licensed design professional shall assign
419.2.3 Modulus of Rupture exposure classes in accordance with the severity of the
anticipated exposure of members for each exposure
419.2.3.1 Modulus of rupture, fr, for concrete shall be category in Table 419.3.1.1.
calculated by:
Table 419.3.1.1
fr= 0.6Ufj~ (419.2.3.1) Exposure Categories and Classes

where the value of ii. is m accordance with Section Cateaorv Class Condition
FO Concrete not exposed to frcezi1111.-aJ1d·lhowinJ1. cycles
419.2.4. Concrete exposed to freezing-and-thawing cycles
Fl
with limited exposure to water
419.2.4 Lightweight Concrete Freezing and
F2
Concrete exposed to freezing-and-thawing cycles
thawing (F) with frequent exposure to water
Concrete exposed to freezing-and-thawing cycles
419.2.4.1 To account for the properties of lightweight F3 with frequent exposure to water and exposure to
concrete, a modification factor ii. is used as a multiplier deicin chemicals

of m in all applicable provisions of this Code. . Water-soluble sulfate

cso;-i
in soil, percent by
Dissolved Sulfate
cso2-i
in water: ppml2l
mass1'1
419.2.4.2 The value of ii. shall be based on the sor« 0.10
so sor < 150
composition of the aggregate in the concrete mixture in iso ~ sof- < 1500
accordance with Table 419.2.4.2 or as permitted in
SI 0.10 s sof- < 0.20 or seawater
Section 419.2.4.3. S2 0.20 s sol- s 2.00 rsoo < soi: < 10,000
Table 419.2.4.2
SJ sor: > 2.00 sot-: > 10.000
Concrete dry in service. Concrete in contact with
Modification Factor In contact WO
water and low permeability is not required
with
Concrete in contact with water and low permeability
water(W) WI
Concrete Composition or aggreitates ,l is required
Fine: ASTM C330M
co Concrete dry or protected from moisture
All-lightweight 0.75 Corrosion Concrete exposed to moisture but not to an external
Coarse: ASTM C330M Cl
protection of source of chlorides
Fine: Combination of ASTM
Lightweight, fine reinforcement Concrete exposed to moisture and an external source
C330M and C33M 0.75 to 0.85l'l
blend (Cl C2 of chlorides from deicing chemicals, salt, brackish
Coarse: ASTM C330M water, seawater, or spray from these sources
Fine: ASTM C33M 1' 1
Percent sulfate b y mass in soil shall be determined b y ASTMC1580
Sand-lightweight 0.85
Coarse: ASTM C330M IZJ Concentration of dissolved sulfates in water in ppm shall be determined by
Fine: ASTM C33M ASTM 0516 or ASTM 04130
Sand-lightweight,
Coarse: Combination of 0.85 to 1.00121
coarse blend
ASTMC330M and C33M
Normal-weight Fine or Coarse: ASTM C33M 1.00
419.3.2 Requirements for Concrete Mixtures
1111 •
Linear interpolation from 0.75 to 0.85 rs permitted based on the
absolute volume of normal weight fine aggregate as a fraction of the 419.3.2.1 Based on the exposure classes assigned from
total absolute volume of fine aggregate.P'Linear interpolation from Table 419.3.1.1, concrete mixtures shall conform to the
0.85 to 1.00 is permitted based on the absolute volume of normal-
weight coarse aggregate as a fraction of the total absolute volume of
most restrictive requirements m Table 419.3.2.1.
coarse aggregate.

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Table 419.3.2.1 Requirements for Concrete by Exposure Class

- Additional requirements
Exposure Maximum Minimum
Class w/cm111 r: MPa Air content
Limits on cementitious
materials
FO NIA 17 NIA NIA
Fl 0.55 24 Table 419.3.3.1 NIA
F2 0.45 31 Table 419.3.3.1 NIA
F3 0.40 [LJ 35LLJ Table 419.3.3.1 Section 426.4.2.2(b)
Cementitious materials PJ - Types
ASTM ASTM ASTM Calcium chloride admixture
Cl50M C595M Cl 157M
No Type No Type No Type
so NIA 17
restriction restriction restriction
No restriction
Types IP,IS, or
SJ 0.50 28 II [4][5J ITwith (MS) MS No restriction
designation
Types IP,IS, or
S2 0.45 31 v [5] ITwith (HS) HS Not permitted
designation
Types IP,IS, or
V plus HS plus
ITwith (HS)
pozzolan pozzolan or
S3 0.45 31 designation Not permitted
or slag slag cement
cement [6l plus pozzolan or [6]
. slag cement[6l

WO NIA 17 None
Wl 0.50 28 None
Maximum water-soluble chloride ion
(Cl-) content in concrete, ¥ercent by weight of
cement 71 Additional provisions
Non-prestressed
Prestressed concrete
concrete
co NIA 17 1.00 0.06
None
Cl NIA 17 0.30 0.06
C2 0.40 35 0.15 0.06 Concrete cover 1~1

[I]
The maximum w/cm limits in Table 419.3.2. l do not apply to lightweight concrete.
(2)
For plain concrete, the maximumw/ cm shall be 0.45 and the minimum f~ shall be 31.0 MPa.
Ill Alternative combinations ofcementitious materials to those listed in Table 419.3.2.1 are permitted when tested for sulfate resistance and meeting the
criteria in Section 426.4.2.2(c).
(4] For seawater exposure, other types ofportland cements with tricalcium aluminate (C3A) contents up lo ID percent are permitted if thew/cm does not
exceed 0.40.
(5( Other available types of cement such as Type I or Type lII are permitted in Exposure Classes SI or S2 if the C3A contents are Jess than 8 percent for
Exposure Class SI or less than 5 percent for Exposure Class S2.
The amount of the specific source of the pozzolan or slag cement to be used shall be at least the amount that has been determined by service record to
(6]
improve sulfate resistance when used in concrete containing Type V cement. Alternatively, the amount of the specific source of the pozzolan or slag
cement to be used shall be at least the amount tested in accordance with ASTM CJOJ2 and meeting the criteria in Section 426.4.2.2(c).
17] Water-soluble chloride ion content that is contributed from the ingredients including water, aggregates, cementitious materials, and admixtures shall be
determined on the concrete mixture by ASTM Cl 21 SM at age between 28 and 42 days.
(8(
Concrete cover shall be in accordance with Section 420.6.

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419.3.3 Additional Requirements for Freezing and SECTION 420

Thawing Exposure
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
419.3.3.1 Normal-weight and lightweight concrete PROPERTIES,DURABILITY, AND
subject to freezing and thawing Exposure Classes Fl, F2,
or F3 shall be air entrained. Except as permitted in Section
EMBEDMENTS
419.3.3.3, air content shall conform to Table 419.3.3.1.
420.1 Scope
Table 419.3.3.1
420.1.1 This section shall apply to steel reinforcement,
Total Air Content for Concrete Exposed to Cycles of
and shall govern (a) through (c):
Freezing and Thawing

Nominal maximum Taruer air content oercent

a. Material properties;
a22re2ate size, mm. Fl F2 and F3
10 6 7.5 b. Properties to be used for design;
12 5.5 7
20 5 6 c. Durability requirements, including minimum
25 4.5 6 specified cover requirements.
40 4.5 5.5
50 4 5 420.1.2 Provisions of Section 420.7 shall apply to
75 3.5 4.5 embedments.

419.3.3.2 Concrete shall be sampled in accordance with 420.2 Non-Prestressed Bars and Wires
ASTM Cl 72, and air content shall be measured in
accordance with ASTM C231M or ASTM Cl 73M. 420.2.1 Material Properties

419.3.3.3 For f~ exceeding 35 MPa, reduction of air 420.2.1.1 Non-prestressed bars and wires shall be
content indicated in Table 419 .3 .3 .1 by 1.0 percentage deformed, except plain bars or wires are permitted for use
point is permitted. in spirals.

419.3.3.4 The maximum percentage of pozzolans, 420.2.1.2 Yield strength of non-prestressed bars and
including fly ash and silica fume, and slag cement in wires shall be determined by either (a) or (b):
concrete assigned to Exposure Class F3, shall be in
accordance with Section 426.4.2.2(b). a. The offset·method, using an offset of 0.2 percent in
accordance with ASTM A370;
419.3.4 Alternative Combinations of Cementitious
Materials for Sulfate Exposure b. The yield point by the halt-of-force method, provided
the non-prestressed bar or wire has a sharp-kneed or
419.3.4.1 Alternative combinations of cementitious well-defined type of yield point.
materials to those listed in Section 419.3.2 are permitted
when tested for sulfate resistance. Testing and acceptance 420.2.1.3 Deformed bars shall conform to (a), (b), (c),
criteria shall conform to Table 426.4.2.2(c ). (d), or (e).

419.4 Grout Durability Requirements a. ASTM A615M- carbon steel;

419.4.1 Water-soluble chloride ion content of grout for b. ASTM A706M - low-alloy steel;
bonded tendons shall not exceed 0.06 percent when tested
in accordance with ASTM Cl218M, measured by mass of c. ASTM A996M - axle steel and rail steel; bars from
chloride ion to mass of cement. rail steel shall be Type R;

d. ASTM A955M - stainless steel;

e. ASTM Al035M- low-carbon chromium steel.

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420.2.1.4 Plain bars for spiral reinforcement shall 420.2.2.4 Types of non-prestressed bars and wires to be
conform to ASTM A615M, A 706M, A955M, or specified for particular structural applications shall be in
Al035M. accordance with Table 420.2.2.4(a) for deformed
reinforcement and Table 420.2.2.4(b) for plain
420.2.1.5 Welded deformed bar mats shall conform to reinforcement.
ASTM Al84M. Deformed bars used in welded deformed
bar mats shall conform to ASTM A6 l 5M or A 706M. 420.2.2.5 Deformed non-prestressed longitudinal
reinforcement resisting earthquake-induced moment, axial
420.2.1.6 Headed deformed bars shall conform to ASTM force, or both, in special moment frames, special
A970M, including Annex Al requirements for Class HA structural walls, and all components of special structural
head dimensions. walls including coupling beams and wall piers shall be in
accordance with (a) or (b):
420.2.1.7 Deformed wire, plain wire, welded deformed
wire reinforcement, and welded plain wire reinforcement a) ASTM A 706M, Grade 420;
shall conform to (a) or (b ), except that yield strength shall
be determined in accordance with 420.2.1.2: b) ASTM A615M Grade 280 reinforcement if (i) and
are satisfied and ASTM A6 l 5M Grade 420
a. Al064M- carbon steel; reinforcement if (i) through (iii) are satisfied.

b. Al 022M - stainless steel. 1. actual yield strength based on mill tests does not
exceed f y by more than 125 MPa;
420.2.1.7.1 Deformed wire sizes MD25 through MD200
shall be permitted. 11. ratio of the actual tensile strength to the actual
yield strength is at least 1.25;
420.2.1.7.2 Deformed wire sizes larger than MD200 ·
shall be permitted in welded wire reinforcement if treated 111. minimum elongation in 200 mm shall be at least
as plain wire for calculation of development and splice 14 percent for bar sizes 10 mm q, through 20
lengths in accordance with Sections 425.4.7 and 425.5.4, mm</), at least 12 percent for bar sizes 25 mm q,
respectively. through 36 mm</), and at least 10 percent for bar
sizes 40 mm q, and 58 mm e.
420.2.1.7.3 Except as permitted for welded wire
reinforcement used as stirrups in accordance with Section 420.3 Prestressing Strands, Wires, and Bars
425.7.1, spacing of welded intersections in welded wire
reinforcement in direction of calculated stress shall not 420.3.1 Material Properties
exceed (a) or (b ):
420.3.1.1 Except as required in Section 420.3.1.3 for
a. 400 mm for welded deformed wire reinforcement; special moment frames and special structural walls,
prestressing reinforcement shall conform to (a), (b), (c),
b. 300 mm for welded plain wire reinforcement. or (d):

420.2.2 Design Properties a. ASTM A416M- strand;

420.2.2.1 For non-prestressed bars and wires, the stress b. ASTM A421M-wire;
below f y shall be Es times steel strain. For strains greater
than that corresponding to f y, stress shall be considered c. ASTM A421M - low-relaxation wire including,
independent of strain and equal to f y· Supplementary Requirement Sl "Low-Relaxation
Wire and Relaxation Testing";
420.2.2.2 Modulus of elasticity, Es, for nonprestressed
bars and wires shall be permitted to be taken as 200,000 d. ASTM A 722M - high-strength bar.
MP a.
420.3.1.2 Prestressing strands, wires, and bars not listed
420.2.2.3 Yield strength for non-prestressed bars and in ASTM A416M, A421M, or A722M are permitted
wires shall be based on the specified grade of provided they conform to minimum requirements of these
reinforcement and shall not exceed the values given in specifications and are shown by test or analysis not to
Section 420.2.2.4 for the associated applications. impair the performance of the member.

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420.3.1.3 Prestressing reinforcement resisting beams and wall piers, cast using precast concrete shall
-earthquake-induced moment and axial force, or both, in comply with ASTM A4 l 6M or A722M.
special moment frames, special structural walls, and all
components of special structural walls including coupling

Table 420.2.2.4(a)
Non-Prestressed Deformed Reinforcement

Maximum Anulicable ASTM Specification

value of {y or f yt
Usage Application Welded
permitted for Deformed Deformed Welded wire
deformed
design calculations, Bars Wires reinforcement
bar mats
MP a
Special
Flexure, axial Refer to Not
seismic 420 Not permitted Not permitted
force, and Sect. 420.2.2.5 permitted
systems
shrinkage and
A615M, A706M, Al064M, Al064M,
temperature Other 550 A184M[l]
A955M, A996M Al022M A1022M
Special A615M, A706M, Al064M[2l,
Al064M
seismic 700 A955M, A996M, Not permitted
Al022M AJ022M[2J
Lateral support systems A1035M
of longitudinal A615M, A706M,
Al064M,
bars or concrete Spirals 700 A955M, A996M, Not permitted Not permitted
AI022M
confinement Al035M
A615M, A706M, A1064M, A1064M,
Others 550 Not permitted
A955M, A996M Al022M Al022M
Special
A615M, A706M, A1064M,
Seismic 420 Not permitted Not permitted
A955M, A996M Al022M
Systems
A615M, A706M, A1064M, Al064M,
Spirals 420 Not permitted
A955M, A996M Al022M A1022M
Shear Al064M and
Shear A615M, A706M, Al064M,
420 A 1022M welded Not permitted
friction A955M, A996M Al022M
plain wire
A1064Mand
Stirrups, ties,
550
A615M, A706M, . A1064M,
A I 022M welded Not permitted
hoops A955M, A996M Al022M
deformed wire
Longitudinal
A615M, A706M, A1064M, A1064M,
Torsion and 420 Not permitted
A955M, A996M Al022M Al022M
transverse
(II
Welded deformed bar mats shall be permitted to be assembled usmg A615M or A706M deformed bars.
121 ASTM Al064M and Al022M are not permitted in special seismic systems where the weld is required to resist stresses in response to confinement,
lateral support of longitudinal bars, shear, or other actions.

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Table 420.2.2.4(b) Non-Prestressed Plain Spiral Reinforcement

Maximum Applicable
value off y or f yt ASTM
Usage Application
permitted for design Specification
calculations, MPa Plain Bars Plain Wires

A615M,
Spirals in special A706M, Al064M,
700
seismic systems A955M, A1022M
Lateral support of A1035M
longitudinal bars or
Concrete
A615M,
confinement
A706M, A1064M,
Spirals 700
A955M, Al022M
Al035M

A615M,
A706M, A1064M,
Shear Spirals 420
A955M, A1022M
A1035M
A615M,
Torsion in
A706M, Al064M,
Non-prestressed Spirals 420
A955M, AI022M
beams
Al035M

Table 420.3.2.2 Prestressing Strands, Wires, and Bars

Maximum value off P"

Type permitted for design Applicable ASTM Specification
calculations, MPa
Strand (stress-relieved
1860 A416M
and low-relaxation)

A421M
Wire (stress-relieved and
1725
. A421M
low-relaxation) Including Supplementary Requirement SI
"Low-Relaxation Wire and Relaxation Testing"
High-strength bar 1035 A422M

420.3.2 Design Properties permitted for members with bonded prestressed

reinforcement if all prestressed reinforcement is in the
420.3.2.1 Modulus of elasticity, E p, for prestressing tension zone and jj., ~ 0.5/pu·
reinforcement shall be determined from tests or as
reported by the manufacturer.

420.3.2.2 Tensile strength, f pw shall be based on the

specified grade or type of prestressing reinforcement and ( 420.3.2.3.1)
shall not exceed the values given in Table 420.3.2.2.
Where Yp is in accordance with Table 420.3.2.3.1.
420.3.2.3 Stress in Bonded Prestressed
Reinforcement at Nominal Flexural If compression reinforcement is considered for the
Strength, fps calculation of fps by Eq. 420.3.2.3.1, (a) and (b) shall be
satisfied.
420.3.2.3.1 As an alternative to a more accurate
calculation off ps based on strain compatibility, values of a. If d' exceeds 0. 15dp, the compression
fps calculated in accordance with Eq. 420.3.2.3.1 shall be reinforcement shall be neglected in Eq. 420.3.2.3.1.

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b. If compression reinforcement is included in Eq. Table 420.3.2.5.1

420.3.2.3.1, the term Maximum Permissible Tensile Stresses in Prestressed
Reinforcement

Stage Location Maximum tensile stress

0.94fvv
0.80fvu
shall not be taken less than 0.17. Maximum
During At jacking Least jacking force
Table 420.3.2.3.1 stressing end of: recommended
Values of Yp for Use in Equation (Sect. 420.3.2.3.1) by the supplier
of anchorage
fvvf f vu Yv device
2: 0.80 0.55 At post-
2';0.85 0.40 Immediately tensioning
?; 0.90 0.28 after force anchorage 0.70fpu
transfer devices and
couplers
420.3.2.3.2 For pretensioned strands, the strand design
stress at sections of members located within .f d from the
free end of strand shall not exceed that calculated in 420.3.2.6 Prestress Losses
accordance with Section 425.4.8.3.
420.3.2.6.1 Prestress losses shall be considered in the
calculation of the effective tensile stress in the pre stressed
420.3.2.4 Stress in Unbonded Prestressed
Reinforcement at Nominal Flexural reinforcement, f se- and shall include (a) through (f):
Strength, fps
a. Prestressed reinforcement seating at transfer;
420.3.2.4.1 As an alternative to a more accurate
b. Elastic shortening of concrete;
calculation of fps, values of ps calculated in accordance
with Table 420.3.2.4.1 shall be permitted for members
c. Creep of concrete;
prestressed with unhanded tendons if f se 2:: 0. 5 f pu-
d. Shrinkage of concrete;
Table 420.3.2.4.1
Approximate Values of fps at Nominal Flexural e. Relaxation of prestressed reinforcement;
Strength for Unbonded Tendons
f. Friction loss due to intended or unintended curvature
e.r« fps in post-tensioning tendons.
fse + 70 + t:/(100p0)
The least 420.3.2.6.2 Calculated friction loss in post-tensioning
:'S 35
of:
t.: + 420
tendons shall be based on experimentally determined
fvv
wobble and curvature friction coefficients.
fse + 70 + f;/(300p0)
The least
> 35
of t: + 210 420.3.2.6.3 Where loss of prestress in a member is
t; anticipated due to connection of the member to adjoining
construction, such loss of prestress shall be included in
design calculations.
420.3.2.5 Permissible Tensile Stresses in
Prestressed Reinforcement 420.4 Structural Steel, Pipe, and Tubing for
Composite Columns
420.3.2.5.1 The tensile stress in prestressed
reinforcement shall not exceed the limits in Table 420.4.1 Material Properties
420.3.2.5.1.
420.4.1.1 Structural steel other than steel pipe or tubing
used in composite columns shall conform to (a), (b), (c),
(d), or (e):

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a. ASTM A36M - carbon steel; 420.6.1.3 Specified Concrete Cover Requirements

b. ASTM A242M - high-strength low-alloy steel; 420.6.1.3.1 Non-prestressed cast-in-place concrete

members shall have specified concrete cover for
c. ASTM A572M high-strength, low-alloy, reinforcement at least that given in Table 420.6.1.3.1.
columbium-vanadium steel;
Table 420.6.1.3.1
d. ASTM A588M - high-strength, low-alloy, 345 MPa Specified Concrete Cover for Cast-in-Place Non-
steel; Prestressed Concrete Members

e. ASTM A992M - structural shapes. Specified

Concrete
Member Reinforcement cover,
exposure
mm.
420.4.1.2 Steel pipe or tubing used in composite
columns to encase a concrete core shall conform to (a), Cast against
and
(b), (c) or (d):
permanently All All 75
in contact
a. ASTM A53M Grade B - black steel, hot-dipped, with ground
zinc-coated; 20 mm cf, through
50
Exposed to 58 mm cf, bars
b. ASTM A500M - cold-formed, welded, seamless;
weather or in 16 mm cf, bar,
All
contact with MW200or
c. ASTM A501M - hot-formed, welded, seamless. 40
ground MD200
wire, and smaller
d. ASTM Al085 - cold-formed, welded. 40 mm cf, and 58
Slabs, 40
mm cf, bars
420.4.2 Design Properties joists, and
Not exposed walls 36 mm cf, bar and
20
to weather or smaller
420.4.2.1 For structural steel in composite columns, Beams,
in contact Primary
maximum value of f y shall be in accordance with the with ground columns,
reinforcement,
appropriate ASTM specifications in Section 420.4.1. pedestals, 40
stirrups, ties,
and
spirals, and hoops
420.4.2.2 For structural steel used in composite columns tension ties
with a structural steel core, value of f y shall not exceed Jable 420.6.1.3.2
345 MPa. Specified Concrete Cover for Cast-in-Place
Prestressed Concrete Members
420.5 Headed Shear Stud Reinforcement
Specified
Concrete
Member Reinforcement cover,
420.5.1 Headed shear stud reinforcement and stud exposure
mm.
assemblies shall conform to ASTM A1044M.
Cast against
and
420.6 Provisions for Durability of Steel permanently All All 75
Reinforcement in contact
with ground
420.6.1 Specified Concrete Cover Slabs,
Exposed to joists, and All 25
420.6.1.1 Unless the general building code requires a weather or in walls
greater concrete cover for fire protection, the minimum contact with
specified concrete cover shall be in accordance with ground All other All 40
Section 420.6.1.2 through 420.6.1.4.
Slabs,
joists, and All 20
420.6.1.2 It shall be permitted to consider concrete floor Not exposed
walls
finishes as part of required cover for non-structural to weather or
Beams, Primary
purposes. in contact 40
columns, reinforcement
with ground
and tension Stirrups, ties,
25
ties soirals. and hooos

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Table 420.6.1.3.3 420.6.1.3.4 For bundled bars, specified concrete cover

Specified Concrete Cover for Precast Non-Prestressed shall be at least the smaller of (a) and (b ):
or Prestressed Concrete Members
Manufactured Under Plant Conditions a. The equivalent diameter of the bundle;

Specified b. 50 mm.
Concrete
Member Reinforcement cover,
exposure
mm. and for concrete cast against and permanently in contact
40 mm¢ and 58 mm¢ with ground, the specified cover shall be 75 mm.
bars; tendons larger 40
than 40 mm diameter
36 mm ¢ bars and
420.6.1.3.5 For headed shear stud reinforcement,
Walls smaller; specified concrete cover for the heads or base rails shall
MW200 and MD200 be at least that required for the reinforcement in the
20
wire and smaller; member.
tendons and strands 40
Exposed
mm </> and smaller 420.6.1.4 Specified Concrete Cover Requirements
to
40 mm ¢ and 58 mm ¢ for Corrosive Environments
weather
bars; tendons larger 50
or in
than 40 mrn e
contact 420.6.1.4.1 In corrosive environments or other severe
20 mm ¢ through 36
with exposure conditions, the specified concrete cover shall be
ground mm ¢ bars; tendons
and strands larger than 40 increased as deemed necessary. The applicable
All other 16 mm¢ through 40 requirements for concrete based on exposure categories in
mm o Section 419 .3 shall be satisfied, or other protection shall
16 mm¢ bar, MW200 be provided.
or MD200 wire, and
smaller; tendons and 32 420.6.1.4.2 For prestressed concrete members classified
strands 16 mm ¢ and as Class T or C in Section 424.5.2 and exposed to
smaller corrosive environments or other severe exposure
40 mm¢ and 58 mm¢ categories such as those given m Section 419.3, the
bars; tendons larger 45 specified concrete cover for prestressed reinforcement
than40 mrn o
Slabs, shall be at least 1.5 times the cover in Section 420.6.1.3.2
Tendons and strands 40
joists, 20 for cast-in-place members and in Section 420.6.1.3.3 for
mm <b and smaller
Not and walls precast members.
36 mm ¢ bar, MW200
exposed
or MD200 wire, and 16
to 420.6.1.4.3 If the pre-compressed tensile zone is not in
smaller
weather
Greater of tension under sustained loads, Section 420.6.1.4.2 need
orm
contact db not be satisfied.
Beams,
with and 16
columns,
ground Primary reinforcement mm and 420.6.2 Non-Prestressed Coated Reinforcement
pedestals,
need not
and
exceed 40
tension 420.6.2.1 Non-prestressed coated reinforcement shall
mm
ties conform to Table 420.6.2.1.
Stirrups, ties, spirals,
10
and hoops Tab le 420.6.2.1
Non-Prestressed Coated Reinforcement
420.6.1.3.2 Cast-in-place prestressed concrete members
shall have specified concrete cover for reinforcement, Type of
App licable ASTM specifications
ducts and end fittings at least that given in Table Coatin
Welded
420.6.1.3.2. Bar Wire
wire
Not
420.6.1.3.3 Precast non-prestressed or prestressed Zinc-coated A767M AI060M
permitted
concrete members manufactured under plant conditions A775M
shall have specified concrete cover for reinforcement, Epoxy-coated or A884M A884M
ducts, and end fittings at least that given in Table A934M
420.6.1.3.3. Zinc and Not
Not
epoxy dual Al055M permitted permitted
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420.6.2.2 Deformed bars to be zinc-coated, epoxy- 420.7 Embedments

coated, or zinc and epoxy dual-coated shall conform to
Sections 420.2.1.3 (a), (b) or (c). 420.7.1 Embedments shall not significantly impair the
strength of the structure and shall not reduce fire
420.6.2.3 Wire and welded wire reinforcement to be protection.
epoxy-coated shall conform to Section 420.2. L7(a).
420.7.2 Embedment materials shall not be harmful to
420.6.3 Corrosion Protection for Unbounded concrete or reinforcement.
Prestressing Reinforcement
420.7.3 Aluminum embedments shall be coated or
420.6.3.1 Unbonded prestressing reinforcement shall be covered to prevent aluminum-concrete reaction and
encased in sheathing, and the space between the strand electrolytic action between aluminum and steel.
and the sheathing shall be completely filled with a
material formulated to inhibit corrosion. Sheathing shall 420.7.4 Reinforcement with an area at least 0.002
be watertight and continuous over the unbonded length. times the area of the concrete section shall be provided
perpendicular to pipe embedments.
420.6.3.2 In corrosive environments, the sheathing shall
be connected to all stressing, intermediate, and fixed 420.7.5 Specified concrete cover for pipe embedments
anchorages in a watertight fashion. with their fittings shall be at least 40 mm for concrete
exposed to earth or weather, and at least 20mm for
420.6.3.3 Unbonded single-strand tendons shall be concrete not exposed to weather, or not in contact with
protected against corrosion in accordance with ACI 423.7. ground.

420.6.4 Corrosion Protection for Grouted Tendons 420.7.6 Use of Quenched Tempered Thermo-
Mechanically Treated (QT/TMT)
420.6.4.1 Ducts for grouted tendons shall be grout-tight Reinforcing Bars in Structures Located in
and non-reactive with concrete, prestressing Seismic Zone 4
reinforcement, grout, and corrosion inhibitor admixtures.
420.7.6.1 (NZS 3101 5.3.2.1) Reinforcing bars to
420.6.4.2 Ducts shall be maintained free of water. comply with AS/NZS 4671. Reinforcement shall be
manufactured using either the micro-alloy process or the
420.6.4.3 Ducts for grouted single-wire, single-strand, or in-line quenched and tempered process. However, where
single-bar tendons shall have an inside diameter at least the in-line quenched and tempered process, or equivalent
6mm larger than the diameter of the prestressing is used, the restrictions of Section 420.7.6;2 shall apply.
reinforcement.
420.7.6.2 (NZS 3101 5.3.2.2) Restrictions on In-line
420.6.4.4 Ducts for grouted multiple wire, multiple Quenched and Tempered Reinforcement:
strand, or multiple bar tendons shall have an inside cross-
sectional area at least two times the cross-sectional area of Reinforcement bars manufactured by the in-line quenched
the prestressing reinforcement. and tempered process shall not be used when welding,
galvanizing, hot bending, or threading of bars occurs.
420.6.5 Corrosion Protection for Post-Tensioning
Anchorages, Couplers, and End Fittings 420.7.6.3 (NZS 3101 C5.3.2)

420.6.5.1 Anchorages, couplers, and end fittings shall be It is important to note that any process involving heat e.g.
protected to provide long-term resistance to corrosion. welding, galvanizing, hot bending can adversely affect the
mechanical properties of quenched and tempered
420.6.6 Corrosion Protection for External Post- reinforcing bars by modification of the micro-structure.
Tensioning
Threading of quenched and tempered bar removes some to
420.6.6.1 External tendons and tendon anchorage all hardened outer layer resulting in a disproportionate loss
regions shall be protected against corrosion. of strength.

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420.7.6.4 (NZS 3109 Amendment 2) SECTION 421

Quenched and tempered reinforcing bars shall not be STRENGTH REDUCTION
straightened or rebent. FACTORS
420.7.6.5 (AS/NZS 1554.3:2002) 421.1 Scope

Quenched and tempered reinforcing bars cannot be 421.1.1 This section shall apply to the selection of
welded without strength loss. It is recommended that a strength reduction factors used in design, except as
suitable warning be added to the standard to this effect. permitted by Section 427.
This is covered in the amendment to NZS 3101.
421.2 Strength Reduction Factors for Structural
420.7.7 Restrictions in the Use of Quenched Concrete Members and Connections
Tempered Thermo-mechanically Treated
(QT/TMT) Reinforcing Bars in Structures 421.2.1 Strength reduction factors, </), shall be in
Located in Seismic Zone 4 accordance with Table 421.2.1, except as modified by
Sections 421.2.2, 421.2.3, and 421.2.4.
420.7.7.lThe restrictions prohibit the use of quenched
tempered (QT) and thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) 421.2.2 Strength reduction factor for moment, axial
reinforcing bars specifically where: force, or combined moment and axial force shall be in
accordance with Table 421.2.2.
1. There is preheating greater than 275°C;

2. Bending of reinforcing bars requiring preheating;

3. Splicing of reinforcing bars that will require welding

or lap or butt welded joints;

4. Threading of reinforcing bar ends for use of

mechanical couplers;

5. Tack welding for grounding wires will be required.

420.7.7.2 Use of QT/TMT Reinforcing Bars Not

Complying to the Foregoing Restrictions:

420.7.7.2.1 Design Engineers are reminded that the

performance of QT/TMT rebars under cyclic loading
could result in premature spalling and failure of the
concrete and the premature failure of the QT/TMT
reinforcing bars.

4207.7.2.2 Civil Engineer-in-Charge of Construction

shall inform the Design Engineer in writing if QT/TMT
reinforcing bars are to be substituted to MA reinforcing
bars.

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Table 421.2.1
Strength Reduction Factors, <J,

Action or Structural Element ct, Exceptions

0.65 to 0.90 Near ends of pretensioned members where strands are
Moment, axial force, or combined in accordance
(a) not fully developed, cJ> shall be in accordance with
moment and axial force with
Section 421.2.3.
Section 421.2.2
Additional requirements are given in Section 421.2.4
(b) Shear 0.75
for structures designed to resist earthnuake effects.
(c) Torsion 0.75 -
(d) Bearing 0.65 -
(e) Post-tensioned anchorage zones 0.85 -
(f) Brackets and corbels 0.75 -
Struts, ties, nodal zones, and bearing
(g) areas designed in accordance with strut- 0.75 .
and-tie method in Section 423
Components of connections of precast
(h) members controlled by yielding of steel 0.90 -
elements in tension
(i) Plain concrete elements 0.60 -
0.45 to 0.75
(i) Anchors in concrete elements in accordance -
with Section 417

Table 421.2.2
Strength Reduction Factor, <J,, for Moment, Axial Force, or Combined Moment and Axial Force

Net tensile stain, Et Classification e of transverse reinforcement

irals conformin to Sect. 425.7.3 Other
Compression
Et:::; Ety 0.75 (a) 0.65 (b)
controlled
( Et - Ety) (Ec-Ety)
Ety <Et< 0.005 Transition!'! 0.75 + 0.15 (c) 0.65 + 0.25 (d)
0.005 - Et 0.005 - Et
Tension
Et 2:: 0. 005 0.90 (e) 0.90 (f)
controlled
1'1 For sections classified as transition, it shall be permitted to use q, correspondingto compression-controlled sections.

421.2.2.1 For deformed reinforcement, Ety shall be

f y/ Es .For Grade 280 deformed reinforcement, it shall (421.2.3)
be permitted to take Ety equal to 0.002.

421.2.4 For structures that rely on elements in (a), (b),

421.2.2.2 For all prestressed reinforcement, Ety shall be
or ( c) to resist earthquake effects, E, the value of
taken as 0.002.
</> for shear shall be modified in accordance with Sections
421.2.4.1 through 421.2.4.3
421.2.3 For sections in' pretensioned members where
strand is not fully developed, </> shall be calculated at each
a. Special moment frames;
section in accordance with Table 421.2.3, where ftr is
calculated using Eq. 421.2.3, fdb is the debonded length
b. Special structural walls;
at the end of the member, f se is the effective stress in the
prestressed reinforcement after allowance for all losses,
c. Intermediate precast structural walls in structures
and f d is given in Section 425.4.8.1.
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421.2.4.1 For any member designed to resist E, 421.2.4.3 For beam-column Joints and diagonally
cp for shear shall be 0.60 if the nominal shear strength of reinforced coupling beams, cp for shear shall be 0.85.
the member is less than the shear corresponding to the
development of the nominal moment strength of the
member. The nominal moment strength shall be
calculated considering the most critical factored axial
loads and including E.

421.2.4.2 For diaphragms, cp for shear shall not exceed

the least value of cp for shear used for the vertical
components of the primary seismic-force-resisting
system.

Table 421.2.3 Strength Reduction Factor, cp, for Section of Pretensioned Members
Condition near Stress in concrete Distance from end of member
end of member
All strands
under service Joad111 to section under consideration
$ e; 0.75 "' (a)
Not applicable Linear interpolation from
bonded ftr to fa (b)
0.75 to 0.90(21

No tension
< (frlh + f.-) 0.75 (c)
Linear interpolation from
One or more
calculated (fab + ftr) to (fab + fa) 0.75 to 0.90[21
(d)
Strands debonded s (fdh + e.: 0.75 (e)
Tension calculated Linear interpolation from
Uab +·ftr) to Uab + Ua) 0.75 to 0.90[21
(t)

llJ Stress calculated using gross cross-sectional properties in extreme concrete fiber of pre-compressed tensile zone under service loads after allowance
for all prestress losses at section under consideration.
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422.2.2.2 Tensile strength of concrete shall be neglected

S~CTION 422
•' in flexural and axial strength calculations.
SECTIONAL STRENGTH
422.2.2.3 The relationship between concrete
422.1 Scope compressive stress and strain shall be represented by a
rectangular, trapezoidal, parabolic, or other shape that
422.1.1 This section shall apply to calculating nominal results in prediction of strength in substantial agreement
strength at sections of members, including (a) through (g): with results of comprehensive tests.

a. Flexural strength; 422.2.2.4 The equivalent rectangular concrete stress

distribution in accordance with Sections 422.2.2.4.1
b. Axial strength or combined flexural and axial through 422.2.2.4.3 satisfies Section 422.2.2.3.
strength;
422.2.2.4.1 Concrete stress of 0. 85/~ shall be assumed
c. One-way shear strength; uniformly distributed over an equivalent compression
zone bounded by edges of the cross section and a line
d. Two-way shear strength; parallel to the neutral axis located a distance a from the
fiber of maximum compressive strain, as calculated by:
e. Torsional strength;
(422.2.2.4.1)
f. Bearing;
422.2.2.4.2 Distance from the fiber of maximum
g. Shear friction.
compressive strain to the neutral axis, c, shall be
measured perpendicular to the neutral axis.
422.1.2 Sectional strength requirements of this chapter
shall be satisfied unless the member or region of the
member is designed in accordance with Section 423.
422.2.2.4.3 Values of p1 shall be in accordance with
Table 422.2.2.4.3
422.1.3 Design strength at a section shall be taken as Table 422.2.2.4.3
the nominal strength multiplied by the applicable strength Values of p1 for Equivalent Rectangular Concrete
reduction factor, q,, given in Section 421. Stress Distribution

422.2 Design Assumptions for Moment and Axial r: Mf:>a P1

Strength 17::; t:« 28 0.85 (a)
0.05([/ - 28)
422.2.1 Equilibrium and Strain Compatibility 28 < fd < 55 0.85 (b)
7
422.2.1.1 Equilibrium shall be satisfied at each section. r; ~ 55 0.65 (c)

422.2.1.2 Strain in concrete and non-prestressed 422.2.3 Design Assumptions for Non-Prestressed
reinforcement shall be assumed proportional to the Reinforcement
distance from neutral axis.
422.2.3.1 Deformed reinforcement used to resist tensile
422.2.1.3 Strain in prestressed concrete and in bonded or compressive forces shall conform to Section 420.2.1.
and unbonded prestressed reinforcement shall include the
strain due to effective prestress. 422.2.3.2 Stress-strain relationship and modulus of
elasticity for deformed reinforcement shall be idealized in
422.2.1.4 Changes in strain for bonded prestressed accordance with Sections 420.2.2.1 and 420.2.2.2.
reinforcement shall be assumed proportional to the
distance from neutral axis. 422.2.4 Design Assumptions for Prestressing
Reinforcement
422.2.2 Design Assumptions for Concrete
422.2.4.1 For members with bonded prestressing
422.2.2.1 Maximum strain at the extreme concrete reinforcement conforming to Section 420.3.1, stress at
compression fiber shall be assumed equal to 0.003.

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nominal flexural strength, fps, shall be calculated m 422.4 Axial Strength or Combined Flexural and
accordance with Section 420.3.2.3. Axial Strength
•'
422.2.4.2 For members with unbonded prestressing 422.4.1 General
reinforcement conforming to Section 420.3.1, fps shall be
calculated in accordance with Section 420.3.2.4. 422.4.1.1 Nominal flexural and axial strength shall be
calculated in accordance with the assumptions of Section
422.2.4.3 If the embedded length of the prestressing 422.2.
strand is less than t d» the design strand stress shall not
exceed the value given in Section 425.4.8.3, as modified 422.4.2 Maximum Axial Compressive Strength
by Section 425.4.8.I(b).
422.4.2.1 Nominal axial compressive strength, P n, shall
422.3 Flexural Strength not exceed P n.max, in accordance with Table 422.4.2.1,
where P is calculated by Eq. 422.4.2.2 for non-
O

422.3.1 General prestressed members and composite steel and concrete

members, and by Eq. 422.4.2.3 for prestressed members.
422.3.1.1 Nominal flexural strength Mn shall be
calculated in accordance with the assumptions of Section Table 422.4.2.1
422.2. Maximum Axial Strength

422.3.2 Prestressed Concrete Members Transverse

Member Pn,max
Reinforcement
Ties conforming
422.3.2.1 Deformed reinforcement conforming to to 0.80 P0 (a)
Section 420.2.1, provided in conjunction with prestressed Section 422.4.2.4
reinforcement, shall be permitted to be considered to Non-pres tressed
Spirals
contribute to the tensile force and be included in flexural conforming to 0.85 P0 (b)
strength calculations at a stress equal to f y· Section 422.4.2.5
Ties 0.80 Pn (c)
Pres tressed
422.3.2.2 Other non-prestressed reinforcement shall be Spirals 0.85 P0 (d)
permitted to be considered to contribute to the flexural Composite steel and
concrete columns
strength if a strain compatibility analysis is performed to All 0.85 P0 (e)
in accordance with
calculate stresses in such reinforcement. Section 410
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422.3.3 Composite Concrete Members 422.4.2.2 For non-prestressed members and composite
steel and concrete members, PO shall be calculated by
422.3.3.1 Provisions of Section 422.3.3 apply to
members constructed in separate placements but
( 422.4.2.2)
connected so that all elements resist loads as a unit.
where Ast is the total area of non-pres tressed longitudinal
422.3.3.2 For calculation of Mn for composite slabs and
reinforcement.
beams, use of the entire composite section shall be
permitted.
422.4.2.3 For prestressed members, PO shall be
calculated by:
422.3.3.3 For calculation of Mn for composite slabs and
beams, no distinction shall be made between shored and
unshored members. P = 0. 85f~(Ag - Ast - Apd) + f yAst
O

- u: -0. 003Ep)Apt
422.3.3.4 For calculation of Mn for composite members ( 422.4.2.3)
where the specified concrete compressive strength of
different elements varies, properties of the individual
Where Apt is the total area of prestressing reinforcement,
elements shall be used in design. Alternatively, it shall be
permitted to use the value of {~ for the element that Apd is the total area occupied by duct, sheathing, and
results in the most critical value of Mn. prestressing reinforcement, and the value off se shall be
at least 0. 003Ev- For grouted, post-tensioned tendons, it
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422.4.2.4 Tie reinforcement for lateral support of 422.5.1.8 Effect of axial tension due to creep and
longitudinal reinforcement in compression members shall shrinkage in restrained members shall be considered in
satisfy Sections 410.7.6.2 and 425.7.2. calculating Ve.

422.4.2.5 Spiral reinforcement for lateral support of 422.5.1.9 Effect of inclined flexural compression in
longitudinal reinforcement in compression members shall variable depth members shall be permitted to be
satisfy Sections 410.7.6.3 and 425.7.3. considered in calculating Ve·

422.4.3 Maximum Axial Tensile Strength 422.5.2 Geometric Assumptions

422.4.3.1 Nominal axial tensile strength of a non- 422.5.2.1 For calculation of Ve and Vs in prestressed
prestressed, composite, or prestressed member, P nt, shall members, d shall be taken as the distance from the
not be taken greater than P nt,max , calculated by: extreme compression fiber to the centroid of prestressed
and any non-prestressed longitudinal reinforcement but
need not be taken less than 0. 8h.
(422.4.3.1)
422.5.2.2 For calculation of Ve and Vs in solid, circular
sections, d shall be permitted to be taken as 0.8 times the
where tr;
+ llf v) shall not exceed f py, and Apt is zero diameter and bw shall be permitted to be taken as the
for non-prestressed members. diameter.

422.5 One-way Shear Strength 422.5.3 Limiting Material Strengths

422.5.1 General 422.5.3.1 The value of fTcused to calculate Ve, Vet,

and Vew for one-way shear shall not exceed 8.3MPa,
422.5.1.1 Nominal one-way shear strength at a section, unless allowed in Section 422.5.3.2.
V n, shall be calculated by:

(422.5.1.l)
422.5.3.2 Values of ffi greater than 8.3MPa shall be
permitted in calculating Ve, Vet, and Vew for reinforced or
prestressed concrete beams and concrete joist construction
422.5.1.2 Cross-sectional dimensions shall be selected to having minimum web reinforcement in accordance with
satisfy Eq. 422.5.1.2. Section 409.6.3.3 or 409.6.4.2.

( 422.5.1.2) 422.5.3.3 The values off y and f yt used to calculate Vs

shall not exceed the limits in Section 420.2.2.4.

422.5.1.3 For non-prestressed members, Ve shall be 422.5.4 Composite Concrete Members

calculated in accordance with Sections 422.5.5, 422.5.6,
or422.5.7. 422.5.4.1 This section shall apply to members
constructed in separate placements but connected so that
422.5.1.4 For prestressed members, Ve, Vc1, and Vew all elements resist loads as a unit.
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 422.5.8 or
422.5.9. 422.5.4.2 For calculation of V n for composite members,
no distinction shall be made between shored and unshared
422.5.1.5 For calculation of Ve, Vc1, and Vew, ..lshall be members.
in accordance with Section 419.2.4.
422.5.4.3 For calculation of Vn for composite members
422.5.1.6 Vs shall be calculated in accordance with where the specified concrete compressive strength, unit
Section 422.5.10. weight, or other properties of different elements vary,
properties of the individual elements shall be used in
422.5.1.7 Effect of any openings in members shall be design. Alternatively, it shall be permitted to use the
considered in calculating V n· properties of the element that results in the most critical
value ofV n·

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422.5.4.4 If an entire composite member is assumed to Table 422.5.6.1

resist vertical shear, it shall be permitted to calculate Ve Detailed Method for Calculating Ve for
assuming a monolithically cast member of the same cross- Non-Prestressed Members with Axial Compression
sectional shape.

422.5.4.5 If an entire composite member is assumed to

resist vertical shear, it shall be permitted to calculate Vs (a)
assuming a monolithically cast member of the same cross- Equation not applicable if
Lesser
sectional shape if shear reinforcement is fully anchored of(a),
into the interconnected elements in accordance with (b), 4h - d) (b)
Mu-Nu (-8- so
Section 425.7. and
(c):
422.5.5 Ve for Non-Prestressed Members without rt: 0.29N11
0.29A-y f d hwd 1 + --
Axial Force
' Ag
u J Mu occurs simultaneously with Vu at the section considered
422.5.5.1 For non-prestressed members without axial
force, Ve shall be calculated by: 422.5.7 Ve for Non-Prestressed Members with
Significant Axial Tension
(422.5.5.1)
422.5.7.1 For non-prestressed members with significant
unless a more detailed calculation is made in accordance axial tension, Ve shall be calculated by:
with Table 422.5.5.1.
Ve= 0.17 ( 1 + 3_:~Jlffibwd (422.5.7.1)
Table 422.5.5.1
Detailed Method for Calculating Ve where Nu is negative for tension, and Ve shall not be less
Ve than zero.
[I]
Least of ( 0.16,1 J1Z
fe + 17 Pw Vud)
M,, hwd (a)
422.5.8 Ve for Prestressed Members
(a),(b),
and ( O.l6..1JlZ + 17pw) hwd (b)
(c): 422.5.8.1 This section shall apply to the calculation of
0.29..1JlZbwd (c)
JIJ
Ve for post-tensioned and pretensioned members in
Mu occurs simultaneously with Vu at the section
regions where the effective force in the prestressed
considered
reinforcement is- fully transferred to the concrete. For
regions of pretensioned members where the effective
422.5.6 Ve for Non-Prestressed Members with Axial
force in the prestressed reinforcement is not fully
Compression
transferred to the concrete, Section 422.5.9 shall govern
the calculation of Ve.
422.5.6.1 For non-prestressed members with axial
compression, Ve shall be calculated by;
422.5.8.2 For prestressed flexural members with
Apsfse 2: 0.4(Aps{pu +Asfy), Ve shall be calculated in
accordance with Table 422.5.8.2, but need not be less
(422.5.6.1)
than the value calculated by Eq. 422.5.5.1. Alternatively,
it shall be permitted to calculate Ve in accordance with
Section 422.5.8.3.
unless a more detailed calculation is made in accordance
with Table 422.5.6.1, where Nu is positive for Table 422.5.8.2
compression. A roximate Method for CalcuJatin V

[I
Least
(a)
of(a),
(b),
(b)
and
(c): (c)

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422.5.8.3 For prestressed members, V c shall be 422.5.9 V c for Pretensioned Members in Regions of
permitted to be the lesser of Vci calculated in accordance Reduced Prestress Force
•' with Section 422.5.8.3. l and V,w calculated in accordance
with Section 422.5.8.3.2 or 422.5.8.3.3. 422.5.9.1 When calculating V c» the transfer length of
prestressed reinforcement ftr, shall be assumed to be
422.5.8.3.1 The flexure-shear strength, Vci, shall be the SOdbfor strand and 100db for wire.
greater of (a) and (b ):
422.5.9.2 If bonding of strands extends to the end of the
member, the effective prestress force shall be assumed to
a. vary linearly from zero at the end of the prestressed
reinforcement to a maximum at a distance f tr from the
(422.5.8.3.la) end of the prestressed reinforcement.

(422.5.8.3.lb) 422.5.9.3 At locations corresponding to a reduced

effective pres tress force in Section 422.5 .9 .2, V c shall be
where dP need not be taken less than 0. 80h, the values calculated in accordance with (a) through (c):
of Mmax and Vi shall be calculated from the load
combinations causing maximum factored moment to a. The reduced effective prestress force shall be used to
occur at section considered, and Mere shall be calculated determine the applicability of Section 422.5.8.2;
by:
b. The reduced effective prestress force shall be used to
Mere=(;) (0. 5).ffc+fpe - f d) (422.5.8.3.lc) calculate Vcw in Section 422.5.8.3;

c. The value of Ve calculated using Section 422.5.8.2

422.5.8.3.2 The web-shear strength, V cw, shall be shall not exceed the value of V cw calculated using
calculated by: the reduced effective prestress force.

422.5.9.4 If bonding of strands does not extend to the

V,w = (0.29).ffi+0.3fpc)bwdp + VP (422.5.8.3.2) end of the member, the effective prestress force shall be
assumed to vary linearly from zero at the point where
bonding commences to a maximum at a distance f tr from
where dp need not be taken less than 0. 80h and VP is the
the point.
vertical component of the effective prestress.
422.5.9.5 At locations corresponding to a reduced
422.5.8.3.3 As an alternative to Section 422.5.8.3.2, it effective prestress force according to Section 422:5.9.4,
shall be permitted to calculate V cw as the shear force Ve shall be calculated in accordance with (a) through (c):
corresponding to dead load plus live load that results in a
principal tensile stress of 0. 33).ffi at location (a) or a. The reduced effective prestress force shall be used to
(b): determine the applicability of Section 422.5.8.2;

a. Where the centroidal axis of the prestressed cross b. The reduced effective prestress force shall be used to
section is in the web, the principal tensile stress shall calculate V c in accordance with Section 422.5.8.3;
be calculated at the centroidal axis;
c. The value of V, calculated using Section 422.5.8.2
b. Where the centroidal axis of the prestressed cross shall not exceed the value of V cw calculated using
section is in the flange, the principal tensile stress the reduced effective prestress force.
shall be calculated at the intersection of the flange
and the web. 422.5.10 One-way Shear Reinforcement

422.5.8.3.4 In composite members, the principal tensile 422.5.10.1 At each section where Vu> <J>V,, transverse
stress in Section 422.5.8.3.3 shall be calculated using the reinforcement shall be provided such that Eq. 422.5.10.1
cross section that resists live load. is satisfied.
Vu
Vs >--v
- q, c (422.5.10.1)

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422.5.10.2 For one-way members reinforced with 422.5.10.5.5 For each rectangular tie, stirrup, hoop, or
transverse reinforcement, Vs shall be calculated in crosstie, Av shall be the effective area of all bar legs or
accordance with Section 422.5. l 0.5. wires within spacing s.

422.5.10.3 For one-way members reinforced with bent- 422.5.10.5.6 For each circular tie or spiral, Av shall be
up longitudinal bars, Vs shall be calculated in accordance two times the area of the bar or wire within spacings.
with Section 422.5.10.6.
422.5.10.6 One-Way Shear Strength Provided by
422.5.10.4 If more than one type of shear reinforcement Bent-Up Longitudinal Bars
is provided to reinforce the same portion of a member, Vs
shall be the sum of the Vs values for the various types of 422.5.10.6.1 The center three-fourths of the inclined
shear reinforcement. portion of bent-up longitudinal bars shall be permitted to
be used as shear reinforcement in non-prestressed
422.5.10.5 One-way Shear Strength Provided by members if the angle a between the bent-up bars and the
Transverse Reinforcement longitudinal axis of the member is at least 30 degrees.

422.5.10.5.1 In non-prestressed and prestressed members, 422.5.10.6.2 If shear reinforcement consists of a single
shear reinforcement satisfying (a), (b), or (c) shall be bar or a single group of parallel bars having an area Av,
permitted: all bent the same distance from the support, V5 shall be
the lesser of(a) and (b):
a. Stirrups, ties, or hoops perpendicular to longitudinal
axis of member;
a. Vs= Avfysina (422.5.10.6.2a)
b. Axial welded wire reinforcement with wires located
perpendicular to longitudinal axis of member; b. (422.5.10.6.2b)

c. Spiral reinforcement.
where a is the angle between bent-up reinforcement and
longitudinal axis of the member.
422.5.10.5.2 Inclined stirrups making an angle of at least
45 degrees with the longitudinal axis of the member and
422.5.10.6.3 If shear reinforcement consists of a series
crossing the plane of the potential shear crack shall be
of parallel bent-up bars or groups of parallel bent-up bars
permitted to be used as shear reinforcement in non-
at different distances from the support, V5 shall be
prestressed members.
calculated by Eq. 422.5.10.5.4.
422.5.10.5.3 Vs for shear reinforcement in Section
422.6 Two-Way Shear Strength
422.5.10.5.1 shall be calculated by:
422.6.1 General
(422.5.10.3)
422.6.1.1 Provisions Sections 422.6.1 through 422.6.8
apply to the nominal shear strength of two-way members
where s is the spiral pitch or the longitudinal spacing of
with and without shear reinforcement. Where structural
the shear reinforcement and Av is given in Section
steel I- or channel-shaped sections are used as shear
422.5.10.5.5 or 422.5.10.5.6. heads, two-way members shall be designed for shear in
accordance with Section 422.6.9.
422.5.10.5.4 Vs for shear reinforcement m Section
422.5.10.5.2 shall be calculated by: 422.6.1.2 Nominal shear strength for two-way members
without shear reinforcement shall be calculated by
Avf yt(sin a+ cos a)d
v s = ---------
s
(422.5.10.4) ( 422.6.1.2)

where a is the angle between the inclined stirrups and the 422.6.1.3 Nominal shear strength for two-way members
longitudinal axis of the member, s is measured parallel to with shear reinforcement other than shear heads shall be
the longitudinal reinforcement, and Av is given in Section calculated by
422.5.10.5.5.

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and (b) shall be permitted to be defined assuming straight

( 422.6.1.3) sides.

422.6.4.1.2 For a circular or regular polygon-shaped

422.6.1.4 Two-way shear shall be resisted by a section column, critical sections for two-way shear in accordance
with a depth d and an assumed critical perimeter h0 as with Section 422.6.4.1 (a) and (b) shall be permitted to be
defined in Section 422.6.4. defined assuming a square column of equivalent area.
422.6.1.5 Ve for two-way shear shall be calculated in 422.6.4.2 For two-way members reinforced with headed
accordance with Section 422.6.5. For two-way members shear reinforcement or single- or multi-leg stirrups, a
with shear reinforcement, Ve shall not exceed the limits critical section with perimeter h0 located d /2 beyond the
in Section 422.6.6.1. outermost peripheral line of shear reinforcement shall also
be considered. The shape of this critical section shall be a
422.6.1.6 For calculation of Ve, .il shall be in accordance polygon selected to minimize h0.
with Section 419.2.4.
422.6.4.3 If an opening is located within a column strip
422.6.1.7 For two-way members reinforced with single- or closer than 10h from a concentrated load or reaction
or multiple-leg stirrups, Vs shall be calculated in area, a portion of h0 enclosed by straight lines projecting
accordance with Section 422.6.7. from the centroid of the column, concentrated load or
reaction area and tangent to the boundaries of the opening
422.6.1.8 For two-way members reinforced with headed shall be considered ineffective.
shear stud reinforcement, Vs shall be calculated in
accordance with Section 422.6.8. 422.6.5 Two-way Shear Strength Provided by
Concrete
422.6.2 Effective Depth
422.6.5.1 For non-prestressed two-way members, Ve
422.6.2.1 For calculation of Ve and Vs for two-way shall be calculated in accordance with Section 422.6.5.2.
shear, d shall be the average of the effective depths in the For prestressed two-way members, Ve shall be calculated
two orthogonal directions. in accordance with (a) or (b):
422.6.2.2 For prestressed, two-way members, d need not a. Section 422.6.5.2
be taken less than 0. 8h.
b. Section 422.(i.5.5, if the conditions of Section
422.6.3 Limiting MaterialStrengths 422.6.5.4 are satisfied

422.6.3.1 The value of .,{f; used to calculate Ve for two- 422.6.5.2 v e shall be calculated in accordance with
way shear shall not exceed 8.3MPa. Table 422.6.5.2.

422.6.3.2 The value off yt used to calculate Vs shall not Table 422.6.5.2
exceed the limits in Section 420.2.2.4. Calculation of Ve for Two-way Shear

422.6.4 Critical Sections for Two-way Members Vr

422.6.4.1 For two-way shear, critical sections shall be 0.33,1.ffZ (a)

located so that the perimeter h0 is a minimum but need
not be closer than d /2 to (a) and (b): Least of (a), (b), (b)
0.17(1+;),1.ffZ
and (c):
a. Edges or comers of columns, concentrated loads, or
reaction areas;
0.083 ( 2 + a;od) ,1 ..J7Z (c)
b. Changes in slab or footing thickness, such as edges of
Note: pis the ratio of long side to short side of the column, concentrated
capitals, drop panels, or shear caps. load, or reaction area and a, is given in Section 422.6.5.3.

422.6.4.1.1 For square or rectangular columns, 422.6.5.3 The value of as is 40 for interior columns, 30
concentrated loads, or reaction areas, critical sections for for edge columns, and 20 for comer columns.
two-way shear in accordance with Section 422.6.4. l(a)

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422.6.5.4 For prestressed, two-way members, it shall be Table 422.6.6.2

permitted to calculate Ve using Section 422.6.5.5 provided Maximum Vu for Two-Way Members with Shear
that (a) through (c) are satisfied: Reinforcement

a. Bonded reinforcement is provided in accordance with Maximum Vu at critical

Sections 408.6.2.3 and 408.7.5.3; Type of shear
sections defined in
reinforcement
Section 422.6.4.1
b. No portion of the column cross section is closer to a Stirrups ¢0.50 fd (a)
1--~~~~~~~1--~~~~~~~~~~~-+-
discontinuous edge than four times the slab thickness H ea de d shear stud
h; reinforcement 4>0·66f1l (b)

c. Effective prestress, f pc, in each direction is not less 422.6.7 Two-way Shear Strength Provided by
than 0.9 MPa. Single- or Multiple-leg Stirrups

422.6.5.5 For prestressed, two-way members 422.6.7.1 Single- or multiple-leg stirrups fabricated from
conforming to Section 422.6.5.4, Ve shall be permitted to bars or wires shall be permitted to be used as shear
be the lesser of (a) and (b ): reinforcement in slabs and footings satisfying (a) and (b ):

- 1/1 VP a. d is at least 150 mm;

a. Ve - 0. 29ky f c + 0. 3/ pc+ b d (422.6.5.5a)
0

b. Ve -
_ 0.083,ly/c!7,( 1.5 +basd) + 0.3/pc + bVPd b. d is at least 16db, where db is the diameter of the
stirrups.
0 0
( 422.6.5 .Sb)
422.6.7.2 For two-way members with stirrups, Vs shall
where as is given in Section 422.6.5 .3, the value off pc is be calculated by:
the average of f pc in the two directions and shall not
exceed 3.5 MPa, VP is the vertical component of all ( 422.6. 7 .2)
effective prestress forces crossing the critical section, and
the value of ffc shall not exceed 5.8 MPa. where Av is the sum of the area of all legs of
reinforcement on one peripheral line that is geometrically
422.6.6 Maximum Shear for Two-way Members similar to the perimeter of the column section, and s is
with Shear Reinforcement the spacing of the peripheral lines of shear reinforcement
in the direction perpendicular to the column face.
422.6.6.1 For two-way members with shear
reinforcement, the value of Ve calculated at critical 422.6.8 Two-way Shear Strength Provided by
sections shall not exceed the limits in Table 422.6.6.1. Headed Shear Stud Reinforcement

Table 422.6.6.1 422.6.8.1 Headed shear stud reinforcement shall be

Maximum Ve for Two-Way Members with Shear permitted to be used as shear reinforcement in slabs and
Reinforcement footings if the placement and geometry of the headed
shear stud reinforcement satisfies Section 408.7.7.
Maximum Vcat Maximum Vcat
Type of shear
critical sections critical section 422.6.8.2 For two-way members with headed shear stud
defined in defined in reinforcement, Vs shall be calculated by:
reinforcement
Section Section
422.6.4.1 422.6.4.2
Stirrups 0.1 n JR (a) o.1nJR (b) (422.6.8.2)
Headed shear
stud 0.25il-J1Z (c) 0.17il-f1Z (d)
reinforcement
where Av is the sum of the area of all shear studs on one
peripheral line that is geometrically similar to the
422.6.6.2 For two-way members with shear
perimeter of the column section, and s is the spacing of
reinforcement, effective depth shall be selected such that
the peripheral lines of headed shear stud reinforcement in
Vu calculated at critical sections does not exceed the
the direction perpendicular to the column face.
values in Table 422.6.6.2

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422.6.8.3 If headed shear stud reinforcement is provided, b. Change in Mu in column strip over the length l v
s shall .satisfy:
jlv / stirrups;

A b c. MP as given in Section 422.6.9.6.

~~0.17ffc-0 ( 422.6.8.3)
s f yt
422.6.9.8 The critical section for shear shall be
perpendicular to the plane of the slab and shall cross each
422.6.9 Design Provisions for Two-way Members shearhead arm at a distance (3/4)[fv - (ci/2)]from the
with Shearheads. column face. This critical section shall be located so that
b0 is a minimum, but need not be closer than d/2 to the
422.6.9.1 Each shearhead shall consist of steel shapes edges of the supporting column.
fabricated with a full penetration weld into identical arms
at right angles. Shearhead arms shall not be interrupted 422.6.9.9 If an opening is located within a column strip
within the column section. or closer than 10h from a column in slabs with
shearheads, the ineffective portion of b0 shall be one-half
422.6.9.2 A shearhead shall not be deeper than 70 times of that given in Section 422.6.4.3.
the web thickness of the steel shape.
422.6.9.10 Factored shear stress due to vertical loads
422.6.9.3 The ends of each shearhead arm shall be shall not be greater than 0. 33cf>ffcon the critical section
permitted to be cut at angles of at least 30 degrees with given in Section 422.6.9.8 and shall not be greater than
the horizontal if the plastic flexural strength, MP , of the 0. 58cf>ffc on the critical section closest to the column
remaining tapered section is adequate to resist the shear given in Section 422.6.4. l(a).
force attributed to that arm of the shearhead.
422.6.9.11 Where transfer of moment is considered, the
422.6.9.4 Compression flanges of steel shapes shall be shearhead shall have adequate anchorage to transmit MP
within 0. 3d of the compression surface of the slab. to the column.

422.6.9.5 The ratio «v between the flexural stiffness of 422.6.9.12 Where transfer of moment is considered, the
each shearhead arm and that of the surrounding composite sum of factored shear stresses due to vertical load acting
cracked slab section of width (c2 + d) shall be at least on the critical section given in Section 422.6.9.8 and the
0.15. shear stresses resulting from factored moment transferred
by eccentricity of shear about the centroid of the critical
422.6.9.6 For each arm of the shearhead, MP shall section closest to· the column given in Section
satisfy: 422.6.4.1 (a) shall not exceed 0. 33cf>J..ffc.

Mp >~[h
- 2cfm v
+a v (t v - c2
1)] ( 422.6.9.6) 422.7 Torsional Strength

422.7.1 General
where cf> corresponds to tension-controlled members, n is
the number of shearhead arms, and lv is the minimum 422.7.1.1 This section shall apply to members if
length of each shearhead arm required to satisfy Sections Tu ~ cf>Tth, where cf> is given in Section 421 and
422.6.9.8 and 422.6.9. I 0. threshold torsion, Tth, is given in Section 422.7.4. If
Tu < cf>T th, it shall be permitted to neglect torsional
422.6.9.7 Nominal flexural strength contributed to each effects.
slab column strip by a shearhead, Mv, shall satisfy:
422.7.1.2 Nominal torsional strength shall be calculated
(422.6.9.7) in accordance with Section 422.7.6.

422. 7.1.3 For calculation of Tth and Tcr, A shall be in

where cf> corresponds to tension-controlled members. accordance with Section 419.2.4.
However, Mv shall not exceed the least of(a) through (c):
422.7.2 Limiting Material Strengths
a. 30 percent of Mu in each slab column strip;
422.7.2.1 The value of used to calculate Tth and Tcr
shall not exceed 8.3 MPa.

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422.7.2.2 The values off y and f yt for longitudinal and 422.7.5 Cracking Torsion
transverse torsional reinforcement shall not exceed the
lirnitsin Section 420.2.2.4. 422.7.5.1 Cracking torsion, Tcr shall be calculated in
accordance with Table 422.7.5.I for solid and hollow
422.7.3 Factored Design Torsion cross sections, where Nu is positive for compression and
negative for tension.
422.7.3.1 If Tu ;?: <f>Tcr and Tu is required to maintain
equilibrium, the member shall be designed to resist Tu· Table 422.7.5.1 Cracking Torsion

422.7.3.2 In a statically indeterminate structure where T ype of member r:

Tu ;?: <f>Ter and a reduction of Tu in a member can occur
due to redistribution of internal forces after torsional
N on-pres tressed
member
0.33,l .m (A~v-)
Pcv
(a)

cracking, Tu to <f>Ter, where the cracking torsion, Tcr, is Pres tressed 0.33,l ffj (A~P) J1 + f,,e (b)
calculated in accordance with Section 422.7.5. member Pev 0.33,1 fl1
N on-prestressed
422.7.3.3 If Tu is redistributed in accordance with member 0.33,l ffj (A~P) 1+
Nu
(c)
Section 422. 7 .3 .2, the factored moments and shears used SL ibjected to axial Pep 0.33Ag,l ffj
for design of the adjoining members shall be in force
equilibrium with the reduced torsion.
422.7.6 Torsional Strength
422.7.4 Threshold Torsion
422.7.6.1 For non-prestressed and prestressed members,
422.7.4.1 Threshold torsion, Trh, shall be calculated in Tn shall be the lesser of ( a) and (b):
accordance with Table 422. 7.4.1 (a) for solid cross
sections and Table 422. 7.4. l (b) for hollow cross sections,
2AoAtf yt
where Nu is positive for compression and negative for a Tn = s
cot s (422.7.6.Ia)
tension.
Table 422.7.4.l(a)
2A0At/y
Threshold Torsion for Solid Cross Sections b Tn = cotB (422.7.6.lb)
Ph

Type of member Tth

where A0 shall be determined by analysis, 6 shall not be
Non-prestressed taken less than 30 degrees nor greater than 60 degrees, At
(a)
member is the area of one leg of a closed stirrup resisting torsion,
Pres tressed
member
0.083,1 .m ( A~P)
Pep
1+
f'vc
0.33,lftl
(b)
A1 is the area of longitudinal torsional reinforcement, and
Ph is the perimeter of the centerline of the outermost
Non-prestressed closed stirrup.
member 0.083,l ffj (A~P) 1+ Nu
(c)
subjected to axial Pep 0.33Ag-lf/j 422.7.6.1.1 In Eq. 422.7.6.la and 422.7.6.lb, it shall be
force permitted to take A0 equal to 0. 85Aoh·

Table 422.7.4.l(b) 422.7.6.1.2 In Eq. 422.7.6.la and 422.7.6.lb, it shall be

Threshold Torsion for Hollow Cross Sections permitted to take 6 equal to (a) or (b):

Ty e of member T a. 45 degrees for non-prestressed members or members

Non-prestressed
(a) with Apsfse < 0.4(Aps{pu + As/y);
member
Prestressed
member
0.083,1 ffj (A~)
Pep
1 + fi,~
0.33..lftl
(b) b. 3 7 .5 degrees for prestressed members with Apsf se ;?:

0.4(Aps/pu +Asfy)•
Non-prestressed
member
0.083,l ffj (A:) (c) 422.7.7 Cross-Sectional Limits
subjected to axial Pep
force
422.7.7.1 Cross-sectional dimensions shall be selected
such that (a) or (b) is satisfied:

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a. For solid sections (422.8.3.1)

for each applicable factored load combination.

(_u
V
hwd
)
2
+ ( T uP~ )2
1. 7 A0h
s V + O.
cf, (-c
bwd
66 .frc)
422.8.3.2 Nominal bearing strength, Bn, shall be
(422.7.7.la) calculated in accordance with Table 422.8.3.2, where A1
is the loaded area and A2 is the area of the lower base of
b. For hollow sections the largest frustum of a pyramid, cone, or tapered wedge
contained wholly within the support and having its upper
base equal to the loaded area. The sides of the pyramid,
Vu )
( hwd +
( T uPh )
1. 7 A!h s
( Vc
cf, bwd
m)
+ O. 66" f~
cone, or tapered wedge shall be sloped 1 vertical to 2
horizontal.

(422.7.7.lb)
Table 422.8.3.2
Nominal Bearing Strength
422.7.7.1.1 For prestressed members, the value of d
used in Section 422. 7. 7 .1 need not be taken less than Geometry of
0.8h. bearing area Bn

422.7.7.1.2 For hollow sections where the wall thickness Supporting

Lesser
of
.p:;]'i:; (0.85 t: A1) (a)
varies around the perimeter, Eq. 422.7.7.lb shall be surface is wider
(a)
evaluated at the location where the term on all sides than 2(0.8Sf;A1) (b)
and
the loaded area
(b)
Other cases o.ssr:A, (c)

422.9 Shear Friction

is a maximum.
422.9.1 General
422.7.7.2 For hollow sections where the wall thickness
2)
is less than A0h/Ph, the term (TuPhl A0h in Eq. 422.9.1.1 This section shall apply where it is appropriate
422.7.7.lb shall be taken as (Tu/1. 7 A0ht), where t is to consider shear transfer across any given plane, such as
the thickness of the wall of the hollow section at the an existing or potential crack, an interface between
location where the stresses are being checked. dissimilar mater.ials, or an interface between two
concretes cast at different times.
422.8 Bearing
422.9.1.2 The required area of shear-friction
422.8.1 General reinforcement across the assumed shear plane, Avf, shall
be calculated in accordance with Section 422.9.4.
422.8.1.1 This section shall apply to the calculation of Alternatively, it shall be permitted to use shear transfer
bearing strength of concrete members. design methods that result in prediction of strength in
substantial agreement with results of comprehensive tests.
422.8.1.2 Bearing strength provisions in this section
shall not apply to post-tensioned anchorage zones or strut- 422.9.1.3 The value off y used to calculate V n for shear
and-tie models. friction shall not exceed the limit in Section 420.2.2.4.

422.8.2 Required Strength 422.9.1.4 Surface preparation of the shear plane assumed
for design shall be specified in the construction
422.8.2.1 Factored compressive force transferred documents.
through bearing shall be calculated in accordance with the
factored load combinations defined in Section 405 and 422.9.2 Required Strength
analysis procedures defined in Section 406.
422.9.2.1 Factored forces across the assumed shear plane
422.8.3 Design Strength shall be calculated in accordance with the factored load
combinations defined in Section 405 and analysis
422.8.3.1 Design bearing strength shall satisfy: procedures defined in Section 406.

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422.9.3 Design Strength wherea is the angle between shea r-friction reinforcement
and assumed shear plane and µ is the coefficient of
422.9.3.1 Design shear strength across the assumed friction in accordance with Table 4 22.9.4.2.
shear plane shall satisfy:

</JV11 ~ Vu (422.9.3.1)

for each applicable factored load combination. 422.9.4.4 The value of V n aero ss the assumed shear
plane shall not exceed the limi ts in Table 422.9.4.4.
422.9.4 Nominal Shear Strength Where concretes of different stre ngths are cast against
each other, the lesser value off~ shall be used in Table
422.9.4.1 Value of V 11 across the assumed shear plane 422.9.4.4.
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 422.9.4.2 Table 422.9.4 .4
or 422.9 .4.3. V11 shall not exceed the value calculated in Maximum V11 Across the Ass urned Shear Plane
accordance with Section 422.9.4.4.
Condition Maximum Vn
422.9.4.2 If shear-friction reinforcement is perpendicular Normal weight
to the shear plane, nominal shear strength across the concrete placed O.ZfdAc (a)
assumed shear plane shall be calculated by: monolithically or I
Least of
placed against
(a),
(422.9.4.2) hardened concrete
(b), and (3.3 + 0.08[ ()Ac (b)
intentionally
(c)
roughened to a full
where Avr is the area of reinforcement crossing the amplitude of (c)
llAc
assumed shear plane to resist shear and µ is the a roximatel 6 mm.
coefficient of friction in accordance with Table 422.9.4.2. Lesser 0.2f(Ac (d)
Other cases of(d)
and e S.SAc (e)
Table 422.9.4.2 Coefficients of Friction'!'
Coefficient of 422.9.4.5 Permanent net compre ssion across the shear
Contact surface condition
frlction u plane shall be permitted to be add ed to Avffy, the force
Concrete placed monolithically 1.4.:l (a) in the shear-friction reinforcemen t, to calculate required
Concrete placed against Avr·
hardened concrete intentionally
1.0.:l (b)
roughened to a full amplitude of 422.9.4.6 Area of reinforcement required to resist a net
aooroximately 6 mm. factored tension across an assum ed shear plane shall be
Concrete placed against added to the area of reinforcem ent required for shear
hardened concrete not 0.6.:l (c) friction crossing the assumed shea r plane.
intentionally roughened
Concrete placed against as- 422.9.5 Detailing for Shear-fr iction Reinforcement
rolled structural steel that is
clean, free of paint, and with 422.9.5.1 Reinforcement crossin g the shear plane to
shear transferred across the o.n (d) satisfy Section 422.9.4 shall be an chored to develop f y on
contact surface by headed studs
both sides of the shear plane.
or by welded deformed bars or
wires.
111,1. = 1. O for normal-weight concrete; ,l = 0. 75 for all lightweight
concrete. Otherwise, ,l is calculated based on volumetric proportions
of lightweight and normal-weight aggregate as given in Section
419.2.4.1, but shall not exceed 0.85.

422.9.4.3 If shear-friction reinforcement is inclined to

the shear plane and the shear force induces tension in the
shear-friction reinforcement, nominal shear strength
across the assumed shear plane shall be calculated by:

V11 = Av1f y(µsin a+ cos a) (422.9.4.3)

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SECTION 423 423.3 Design Strength

STRUT-AND-TIE MODELS 423.3.1 For each applicable factored load combination,
design strength of each strut, tie, and nodal zone in a
423.1 Scope strut-and-tie model shall satisfy <J>Sn ~ U, including (a)
through ( c ):
423.1.1 This section shall apply to the design of
structural concrete members, or regions of members, a.
where load or geometric discontinuities cause a nonlinear
distribution of longitudinal strains within the cross
section. b. Ties <J>F nt ~ Fut

423.1.2 Any structural concrete member, or

discontinuity region in a member, shall be permitted to be
c. Nodal zones <J>F nn ~ Fus
designed by modeling the member or region as an
idealized truss. This truss shall be designed in accordance
with the strut-and-tie method in Section 423.
423.3.2 </> shall be in accordance with Section 421.2
423.2 General
423.4 Strength of Struts
423.2.1 Strut-and-tie models shall consist of struts and
423.4.1 The nominal compressive strength of a strut,
ties connected at nodes to form an idealized truss.
F ns, shall be calculated by (a) or (b):
423.2.2 Geometry of the idealized truss shall be
a. Strut without longitudinal reinforcement
consistent with the dimensions of the struts, ties, nodal
zones, bearing areas, and supports.
Fns = f ceAcs (423.4.la)
423.2.3 Strut-and-tie models shall be capable of
transferring all factored loads to supports or adjacent B- b. Strut with longitudinal reinforcement
regions.
(423.4.lb)
423.2.4 The internal forces in strut-and-tie models
shall be in equilibrium with the applied loads and where F ns shall be. evaluated at each end of the strut and
reactions. taken as the lesser value, Acs is the cross-sectional area at
the end of the strut under consideration, f ce is given in
423.2.5 Ties shall be permitted to cross struts and other Section 423.4.3, A~ is the area of compression
ties. reinforcement along the length of the strut, and f~ is the
stress in the compression reinforcement at the nominal
423.2.6 Struts shall intersect or overlap only at nodes. axial strength of the strut. It shall be permitted to take f ~
equal to f Y for Grade 280 or Grade 420 reinforcement.
423.2.7 The angle between the axes of any strut and
any tie entering a single node shall be at least 25 degrees. 423.4.2 Effective compressive strength of concrete in a
strut, f ce- shall be calculated in accordance with Section
423.2.8 Deep beams designed using strut-and-tie 423.4.3 or 423.4.4.
models shall satisfy Sections 409.9.2.1, 409.9.3.1, and
409.9.4. 423.4.3 Effective compressive strength of concrete in a
strut, f ce, shall be calculated by:
423.2.9 Brackets and corbels with shear span-to-depth
ratio av/ d < 2.0 designed using strut-and-tie models
shall satisfy Sections 416.5.2, 416.5.6, and Eq. 423.2.9.
f ce = 0. 85Psf~ ( 423.4.3)

(423.2.9) where Ps, in accordance with Table 423.4.3, accounts for

the effect of cracking and crack-control reinforcement on
the effective compressive strength of the concrete.

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Table 423.4.3 Strut Coefficient ps a2 to the axis of the strut, or in one direction at an angle
a1 to the axis of the strut. Where the reinforcement is
Strut geometry and Reinforcement placed in only one direction, a1 shall be at least 40
location crossing a Ps degrees.
strut
Struts with uniform 423.6 Strut Reinforcement Detailing
cross-sectional area NA 1.0 (a)
along length 423.6.1 Compression reinforcement in struts shall be
Struts located in a region Satisfying parallel to the axis of the strut and enclosed along the
0.75 (b)
of a member where the Section 423.5 length of the strut by closed ties in accordance with
width of the compressed Section 423.6.3 or by spirals in accordance with Section
concrete at mid-length 423.6.4.
Not Satisfying
of the strut can spread 0.60il (c)
Section 423.5
laterally (bottle-shaped 423.6.2 Compression reinforcement in struts shall be
struts) anchored to develop f~ at the face of the nodal zone,
Struts located in tension where f~ is calculated in accordance with Section
members or the tension NA 0.40 (d) 423.4.1.
zones of members
All other cases NA 0.60il (e) 423.6.3 Closed ties enclosing compression
reinforcement in struts shall satisfy Section 425.7.2 and
423.4.4 If confining reinforcement is provided along this section.
the length of a strut and its effect is documented by tests
and analyses, it shall be permitted to use an increased 423.6.3.1 Spacing of closed ties, s, along the length of
value of fee when calculating Fns· the strut shall not exceed the smallest of(a) through (c):

423.5 Reinforcement Crossing Bottle-Shaped Struts a. Smallest dimension of cross section of strut;

423.5.1 For bottle-shaped struts designed using b. 48db of bar or wire used for closed tie
P s = 0. 7 5, reinforcement to resist transverse tension reinforcement;
resulting from spreading of the compressive force in the
strut shall cross the strut axis. It shall be permitted to c. 16db of compression reinforcement.
determine the transverse tension by assuming that the
compressive force in a bottle-shaped strut spreads at a 423.6.3.2 The .first closed tie shall be located not more
slope of 2 parallel to 1 perpendicular to the axis of the than 0. 5s from the face of the nodal zone at each end of a
strut. strut.

423.5.2 Reinforcement required in Section 423.5.1 423.6.3.3 Closed ties shall be arranged such that every
shall be developed beyond the extents of the strut in comer and alternate longitudinal bar shall have lateral
accordance with Section 425.4. support provided by crossties or the comer of a tie with an
included angle of not more than 135 degrees and no
423.5.3 Distributed reinforcement calculated in longitudinal bar shall be farther than 150 mm clear on
accordance with Eq. 423.5.3 and crossing the strut axis each side along the tie from such a laterally supported bar.
shall be deemed to satisfy Section 423.5.1, if
r: :::;40MPa. 423.6.4 Spirals enclosing compression reinforcement
in struts shall satisfy Section 425.7 .3.
(423.5.3)
423.7 Strength of Ties

where Asi is the total area of distributed reinforcement at 423.7.1 Tie reinforcement shall be non-prestressed or
spacing s, in the i-th direction of reinforcement crossing a prestressed.
strut at an angle ai to the axis of a strut, and b5 is the
width of the strut. 423.7.2 The nominal tensile strength ofa tie, Fnt, shall
be calculated by:
423.5.3.1 Distributed reinforcement required in Section
423.5.3 shall be placed orthogonally at angles a1 and (423.7.2)

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where tr;+ !J.{p) shall not exceed f py, and Atp is zero 423.9.3 If confining reinforcement is provided within
the nodal zone and its effect is documented by tests and
for mm-prestres~ed members.
analyses, it shall be permitted to use an increased value of
423.7.3 In Eq. 423.7.2, it shall be permitted to take f ce when calculating F nn-
S] P equal to 420 MPa for bonded prestressed
reinforcement and 70 MPa for unbonded prestressed 423.9.4 The area of each face of a nodal zone, Anz,
reinforcement. Higher values of !J.f P shall be permitted if shall be taken as the smaller of (a) and (b):
justified by analysis.
a. Area of the face of the nodal zone perpendicular to
the line of action of Fus;
423.8 Tie Reinforcement Detailing
b. Area of a section through the nodal zone
423.8.1 The centroidal axis of the tie reinforcement
perpendicular to the line of action of the resultant
shall coincide with the axis of the tie assumed in the strut-
force on the section.
and-tie model.

423.8.2 Tie reinforcement shall be anchored by

423.9.5 In a three-dimensional strut-and-tie model, the
area of each face of a nodal zone shall be at least that
mechanical devices, post-tensioning anchorage devices,
given in Section 423.9.4, and the shape of each face of the
standard hooks, or straight bar development in accordance
nodal zone shall be similar to the shape of the projection
with Section 423.8.3.
of the end of the strut onto the corresponding face of the
nodal zone.
423.8.3 Tie reinforcement shall be developed m
accordance with (a) or (b):

a. The difference between the tie force on one side of a

node and the tie force on the other side shall be
developed within the nodal zone.

b. At nodal zones anchoring one or more ties, the tie

force in each direction shall be developed at the point
where the centroid of the reinforcement in the tie
leaves the extended nodal zone.

423.9 Strength of Nodal Zones

423.9.1 The nominal compressive strength of a nodal

zone, Fnn, shall be calculated by:

(423.9.1)

where f ce is defined in Section 423.9.2 or 423.9.3 and

Anz is given in Section 423.9.4 or423.9.5.

423.9.2 The effective compressive strength of concrete

at a face of a nodal zone, f ce, shall be calculated by:

f ce = 0. 85Pnf~ (423.9.2)

where Pn shall be in accordance with Table 423.9.2.

Table 423.9.2 Nodal Zone Coefficient Pn

Configuration of nodal zone BH
Nodal zone bounded by struts, bearing areas, (a)
1.0
or both
Nodal zone anchoring one tie 0.80 (b)
Nodal zone anchoring two or more ties 0.60 (c)

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I SECTION 424 deformations that adversely affect strength or

serviceability of a structure.
SERVICEABILITY
REQUIREMENTS 424.2.2 Deflections calculated in accordance with
Sections 424.2.3 through 424.2.5 shall not exceed the
424.1 Scope limits in Table 424.2.2.

424.1.1 This section shall apply to member design for 424.2.3 Calculation of Immediate Deflections
minimum serviceability, including (a) through (d):
424.2.3.1 Immediate deflections shall be calculated
a. Section 424.2 Deflections due to service-level gravity using methods or formulas for elastic deflections,
loads; considering effects of cracking and reinforcement on
member stiffness.
b. Section 424.3 Distribution of flexural reinforcement
in one-way slabs and beams to control cracking; 424.2.3.2 Effect of variation of cross-sectional
properties, such as haunches, shall be considered when
c. Section 424.4 Shrinkage and temperature calculating deflections.
reinforcement;
424.2.3.3 Deflections in two-way slab systems shall be
d. Section 424.5 Permissible stresses in prestressed calculated taking into account size and shape of the panel,
flexural members. conditions of support, and nature of restraints at the panel
edges.
424.2 Deflections Due to Service-Level Gravity
Loads 424.2.3.4 Modulus of elasticity, Ee, shall be permitted to
be calculated in accordance with Section 419.2.2.
424.2.1 Members subjected to flexure shall be
designed with adequate stiffness to limit deflections or

Table 424.2.2 Maximum Permissible Calculated Deflections

Member Condition Deflection to be considered Deflection limitation
Not supporting or attached to non- Immediate deflection due to
Flat roofs
structural elements likely to be maximum of L and R
Floors damaged by large deflections Immediate deflection 'due to L t 360
likely to be
That part of the total deflection
damaged by
occurring after attachment of non- f/480[3]
Supporting or large
structural elements, which is the
attached to non- deflections
Roof or floors sum of the time-dependent
structural not likely to be
deflection due to all sustained loads
elements damaged by
and the immediate deflection due to f/240[4]
large
any additional live loadY1
deflections
[I] Limit not intended to safeguard against ponding. Ponding shall be checked by calculations of deflection, including added deflections due to ponded
water, and considering time-dependent effects of sustained loads, camber, construction tolerances, and reliability of provisions for drainage.
[21 Time-dependent deflection shall be calculated in accordance with Section 424.2.4, but shall be permitted to be reduced by amount of deflection
calculated to occur before attachment of non-structural elements. This amount shall be calculated on basis of accepted engineering data relating to time-
deflection characteristics of members similar to those being considered.
[3] Limit shall be permitted to be exceeded if measures are taken to prevent damage to supported or attached elements.
[4] Limit shall not exceed tolerance provided for nonstructural elements

424.2.3.5 For non-prestressed members, effective

moment of inertia, I e» shall be calculated by Eq.
424.2.3.5a unless obtained by a more comprehensive ( 424.2.3.5a)
analysis, but I e shall not be greater than I g·
where Mer is calculated by

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Table 424.2.4.1.3
Time-Dependent Factor for Sustained Loads
( 424.2.3.5b)
Sustained load duration,
Time-dependent factor {"
424.2.3.6 For continuous one-way slabs and beams, le months
shall be permitted to be taken as the average of values 3 1.0
obtained from Eq. 424.2.3.5a for the critical positive and 6 1.2
negative moment sections. 12 1.4
60 or more 2.0
424.2.3.7 For prismatic one-way slabs and beams, le
shall be permitted to be taken as the value obtained from 424.2.4.2 Prestressed Members
Eq. 424.2.3.5a at mid-span for simple and continuous
spans, and at the support for cantilevers. 424.2.4.2.1 Additional time-dependent deflection of
prestressed concrete members shall be calculated
424.2.3.8 For prestressed Class U slabs and beams as considering stresses in concrete and reinforcement under
defined in Section 424.5.2, it shall be permitted to sustained load, and the effects of creep and shrinkage of
calculate deflections based on I g· concrete and relaxation of prestressed reinforcement.

424.2.3.9 For prestressed Class T and Class C slabs and 424.2.5 Calculation of Deflections of Composite
beams as defined in Section 424.5.2, deflection Concrete Construction
calculations shall be based on a cracked transformed
section analysis. It shall be permitted to base deflection 424.2.5.1 If composite concrete flexural members are
calculations on a bilinear moment-deflection relationship shored during construction so that, after removal of
or le in accordance with Eq. 424.2.3.5a, where Mer is temporary supports, the dead load is resisted by the full
calculated as as: composite section, it shall be permitted to consider the
composite member equivalent to a monolithically cast
member for calculation of deflections.
( 424.2.3.9)
424.2.5.2 If composite concrete flexural members are
not shored during construction, the magnitude and
duration of load before and after composite action
424.2.4 Calculation of Time-Dependent Deflections
becomes effective shall be considered in calculating time-
dependent deflections. . ·
424.2.4.1 Non-Prestressed Members
424.2.5.3 Deflections resulting from differential
424.2.4.1.1 Unless obtained from a more comprehensive
shrinkage of precast and cast-in-place components, and of
analysis, additional time-dependent deflection resulting
axial creep effects in prestressed members, shall be
from creep and shrinkage of flexural members shall be
considered.
calculated as the product of the immediate deflection
caused by sustained load and the factor A,i,
424.3 Distribution of Flexural Reinforcement in
One-Way Slabs and Beams
;. - { ( 424.2.4.1.1)
a - 1 + 50p' 424.3.1 Bonded reinforcement shall be distributed to
control flexural cracking in tension zones of non-
prestressed and Class C prestressed slabs and beams
424.2.4.1.2 In Eq. 424.2.4.1.1,
p' shall be calculated at reinforced for flexure in one direction only.
mid-span for simple and continuous spans, and at the
support for cantilevers. 424.3.2 Spacing of bonded reinforcement closest to the
tension face shall not exceed the limits in Table 424.3.2,
424.2.4.1.3 In Eq. 424.2.4.1.l, values of the time where cc is the least distance from surface of deformed or
dependent factor for sustained loads, (, shall be in prestressed reinforcement to the tension face. Calculated
accordance with Table 424.2.4.1.3. stress in deformed reinforcement, f s» and calculated
change in stress in bonded prestressed reinforcement,
/1/ps, shall be in accordance with Sections 424.3.2.1 and
424.3.2.2, respectively.

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Table 424.3.2 424.3.5 The spacing of bonded flexural reinforcement

Maximum Spacing of Bonded in non-prestressed and Class C prestressed one-way slabs
Reinforcement in Non-Prestressed and Class C and beams subject to fatigue, designed to be watertight, or
Prestressed One-Way Slabs and Beams exposed to corrosive environments, shall be selected
based on investigations and precautions specific to those
Reinforcement conditions and shall not exceed the limits of Section
Maximum spacing s 424.3.2.
type

380 (280)Ts - z.se, 424.4 Shrinkage and Temperature Reinforcement

Deformed bars Lesser
or Wifes of: 424.4.1 Reinforcement to resist shrinkage and
temperature stresses shall be provided in one-way slabs in
300 (280)
h the direction perpendicular to the flexural reinforcement
in accordance with Section 424.4.3 or 424.4.4.

Bonded
Lesser
(~) [ 380 (!;P~)- 2.Scc] 424.4.2 If shrinkage and temperature movements are
restrained, the effects of T shall be considered in
prestressed
of: accordance with Section 405.3.6.
reinforcement
(~) [ 300 G;p~)] 424.4.3 Non-Prestressed Reinforcement
Combined
deformed bars
or wires and Lesser
(~) [ 380 (!;P~)- 2.Scc]
424.4.3.1 Deformed reinforcement to resist shrinkage
and temperature stresses shall conform to Table
420.2.2.4(a) and shall be in accordance with Sections
bonded of: 424.4.3.2 through 424.4.3.5.
prestressed
reinforcement (~) [ 380 G;p~)] 424.4.3.2 The ratio of deformed shrinkage and
temperature reinforcement area to gross concrete area
424.3.2.1 Stress f s in deformed reinforcement closest to shall satisfy the limits in Table 424.4.3.2.
the tension face at service loads shall be calculated based
on the unfactored moment, or it shall be permitted to take Table 424.4.3.2
t, as (2/3)/ y· Minimum Ratios of Deformed Shrinkage and
Temperature Reinforcement Area to·Gross Concrete
424.3.2.2 Change in stress /lf ps in bonded prestressed · Area
reinforcement at service loads shall be equal to the
calculated stress based on a cracked section analysis Reinforcement r; Minimum reinforcement
type MP a ratio
minus the decompression stress f de· It shall be permitted
to take f de equal to the effective stress in the prestressed Deformed bars <420 0.0020
reinforcement f se- The value of llf ps shall not exceed 0.0018 x 420
250 MPa. If /lf ps does not exceed 140 MPa, the spacing Deformed bars
Greater fv
or welded wire ~420
limits in Table 424.3.2 need not be satisfied. of:
reinforcement 0.0014
424.3.3 If there is only one bonded bar, pretensioned
strand, or bonded tendon nearest to the extreme tension 424.4.3.3 The spacing of deformed shrinkage and
face, the width of the extreme tension face shall not temperature reinforcement shall not exceed the lesser of
exceeds determined in accordance with Table 424.3.2. Sh and 450 mm.

424.3.4 If flanges of T-beams are in tension, part of the 424.4.3.4 At all sections where required, deformed
bonded flexural tension reinforcement shall be distributed reinforcement used to resist shrinkage and temperature
over an effective flange width as defined in accordance stresses shall develop f y in tension.
with Section 406.3.2, but not wider than fn/10. If the
effective flange width exceeds fn/10, additional bonded
longitudinal reinforcement shall be provided in the outer
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424.4.3.5 For one-way precast slabs and one-way Table 424.5.2.1

precast., prestressed wall panels, shrinkage and Classification of Prestressed
temperature reinforcement is not required in the direction Flexural Members Based on ft
perpendicular to the flexural reinforcement if (a) through
(c) are satisfied. Assumed Behavior Class Limits of r.
Un cracked ur11 ft s 0.62Jfd
a. Precast members are not wider than 3.7 m; Transition between

b. Precast members are not mechanically connected to

uncracked and
cracked
T o.6211J <ft~ m
cause restraint in the transverse direction;
Cracked
Ill Prestressed two - way slabs
c
shalt be designed
ft> n:
as Cln" .. U with
c. Reinforcement is not required to resist transverse '
flexural stresses.
r,« o.sfTc
424.5.2.2 For Class U and T members, stresses at service
424.4.4 Prestressed Reinforcement
loads shall be permitted to be calculated using the
uncracked section.
424.4.4.1 Prestressed reinforcement to resist shrinkage
and temperature stresses shall conform to Table 420.3.2.2
424.5.2.3 For Class C members, stresses at service loads
and the effective prestress after losses shall provide an
shall be calculated using the cracked transformed section.
average compressive stress of at least 0.7 MPa on gross
concrete area.
424.5.3 Permissible Concrete Stresses at Transfer
of Prestress
424.5 Permissible Stresses in Prestressed Concrete
Flexural Members
424.5.3.1 Calculated extreme concrete fiber stress in
compression immediately after transfer of prestress, but
424.5.1 General
before time-dependent prestress losses, shall not exceed
the limits in Table 424.5.3.1.
424.5.1.1 Concrete stresses in prestressed flexural
members shall be limited in accordance with Section
Table 424.5.3.1
424.5.2 through 424.5.4 unless it is shown by test or
Concrete Compressive Stress Limits
analysis that performance will not be impaired.
Immediately After Transfer of Prestress

424.5.1.2 For calculation of stresses at transfer of . Concrete

prestress, at service loads, and at cracking loads, elastic
Location Compressive Stress
theory shall be used with assumptions (a) and (b):
Limits
End of simply-supported
a. Strains vary linearly with distance from neutral axis
members
o.7of;i
in accordance with Section 422.2. l;
All other locations o.6of;i
b. At cracked sections, concrete resists no tension.
424.5.3.2 Calculated extreme concrete fiber stress in
424.5.2 Classification of Prestressed Flexural tension immediately after transfer of prestress, but before
Members time-dependent prestress losses, shall not exceed the
limits in Table 424.5.3.2, unless permitted by Section
424.5.2.1 Prestressed flexural members shall be 424.5.3.2.1.
classified as Class U, T, or C in accordance with Table
424.5.2.1, based on the extreme fiber stress in tension ft
in the precompressed tensile zone calculated at service
loads assuming an uncracked section.

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Table 424.5.3.2 SECTION 425

Concrete Tensile Stress Limits Immediately After
Transfer of Prestress, Without REINFORCEMENTDETAILS
Additional Bonded Reinforcement in Tension Zone
425.1 Scope
Concrete
Location Compressive Stress 425.1.1 This section shall apply to reinforcement details,
Limits including:
End of simply-supported
members 0.5 [rj: a. Minimum spacing;
All other locations o.2sJr;1
b. Standard hooks, seismic hooks, and crossties;
424.5.3.2.1 The limits in Table 424.5.3.2 shall be c. Development of reinforcement;
permitted to be exceeded where additional bonded
reinforcement in the tension zone resists the total tensile d. Splices;
force in the concrete calculated with the assumption of an
uncracked section. e. Bundled reinforcement;
424.5.4 Permissible Concrete Compressive Stresses f. Transverse reinforcement;
at Service Loads
g. Post-tensioning anchorages and couplers.
424.5.4.1 For Class U and T members, the calculated
extreme concrete fiber stress in compression at service 425.1.2 The provisions of Section 425.9 shall apply to
loads, after allowance for all prestress losses, shall not anchorage zones for post-tensioned tendons.
exceed the limits in Table 424.5.4.1.
425.2 Minimum Spacing of Reinforcement
Table 424.5.4.1
Concrete Compressive Stress Limits at Service Loads 425.2.1 For parallel non-prestressed reinforcement in a
horizontal layer, clear spacing shall be at least the greatest
Concrete
Location Compressive Stress
of50 mm, db, and (4/3)dagg·
Limits
425.2.2 For parallel non-prestressed reinforcement
Prestress plus sustained load 0.4Sfd; placed in two or.more horizontal layers, reinforcement in
the upper layers shall be placed directly above
Prestress plus total load 0.60fd; reinforcement in the bottom layer with a clear spacing
between layers of at least 25 mm.

425.2.3 For longitudinal reinforcement in columns,

pedestals, struts, and boundary elements in walls, clear
spacing between bars shall be at least the greatest of 40
mm, 1. sa; and (4/3)dagg·

Table 425.2.4
Minimum Center-to-Center Spacing of Pretensioned
Strands at Ends of Members

r: MPa Nominal strand

diameter, mm.
Minimums
<28 All 4dh
<12mm 4db
2: 28 12mm 45mm
15mm 50mm

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425.2.4 For pretensioned strands at ends of a member, 425.3.4 Seismic hooks used to anchor stirrups, ties,
minimum center-to-center spacing s shall be the greater of hoops, and crossties shall be in accordance with (a) and
lfte value in·Table 425.2.4, and [(4/3)dagg + db]- (b):

425.2.5 For pretensioned wire at ends of a member, a. Minimum bend of 90 degrees for circular hoops and
minimum center-to-center spacings shall be the greater of 135 degrees for all other hoops;
Sdb and [(4/3)dagg + db]·
b. Hook shall engage longitudinal reinforcement and the
extension shall project into the interior of the stirrup
425.3 Standard Hooks, Seismic Hooks, Crossties,
or hoop.
and Minimum Inside Bend Diameters
425.3.5 Crossties shall be in accordance with (a)
425.3.1 Standard hooks for the development of
through ( e ):
deformed bars in tension shall conform to Table 425.3.1.

a. Crosstie shall be continuous between ends;

425.3.2 Minimum inside bend diameters for bars used
as transverse reinforcement and standard hooks for bars
used to anchor stirrups, ties, hoops, and spirals shall b. There shall be a seismic hook at one end;
conform to Table 425.3.2. Standard hooks shall enclose
longitudinal reinforcement. c. There shall be a standard hook at other end with
minimum bend of 90 degrees;
425.3.3 Minimum inside bend diameters for welded
wire reinforcement used as stirrups or ties shall not be less d. Hooks shall engage peripheral longitudinal bars;
than 4db for deformed wire larger than D6 and Zdb for
all other wires. Bends with inside diameter of less than e. 90-degree hooks of two successive crossties engaging
Sdb shall not be less than 4db from nearest welded the same longitudinal bars shall be alternated end for
intersection. end, unless crossties satisfy Section 418.6.4.3 or
425.7.1.6.1.

Table 425.3.1
Standard Hook Geometry for Development of Deformed Bars in Tension

Type of standard Minimum inside Straight extension 111 •

Bar size Type of standard hook
hook bend diameter mm. lext mm.

10 mm <P through / Point at which

,..,,., bar la developed
25 mm o ~
28 mm <P through
90-degree hook 36 mm <P Dlem,re,

40 mm <P and
58 mm o
/ Point •t which
10 mm <P through t' bar IS devatoped
25 mm<:p
I da
28 mm <P through Greater of
180-degree hook 36 mm o 4db and 65 mm
40 mrn e and
58 mm <P

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Table 425.3.2
Minimum Inside Bend Diameters and Standard Hook Geometry for Stirrups, Ties, and Hoops

Type of
Bar size
standard hook

10 mm ¢ through
16mm¢
90-degree hook

20 mm¢ through
25 mm e

10 mm ¢ through
16 mm¢
Greater of
135-degree hook
6db and 75 mm
20 mm ¢ through
25 mm¢

10 mm ¢ through
16mm¢ Greater of
180-degree hook
6db and 65 mm

20 mm¢ through
25 mrn e
[I] A standard hook for stirrups, ties, and hoops includes the specific inside bend diameter and straight extension length. It shall be permitted to use a longer
straight extension at the end of a hook. A longer extension shall not be considered to increase the anchorage capacity of the hook.

425.4 Development of Reinforcement 425.4.2 Development of Deformed Bars and

Deformed Wires in Tension
425.4.1 General
425.4.2.1 Development length .f d for deformed bars and
425.4.1.1 Calculated tension or compression tn deformed wires in tension shall be the greater of (a) and
reinforcement at each section of a member shall be (b):
developed on each side of that section by embedment
length, hook, headed deformed bar, mechanical device, or a. Length calculated in accordance with Section
a combination thereof. 425.4.2.2 or 425.4.2.3 using the applicable
modification factors of Section 425.4.2.4;
425.4.1.2 Hooks and heads shall not be used to develop
bars in compression. b. 300mm.

425.4.1.3 Development lengths do not require a strength 425.4.2.2 For deformed bars or deformed wires, .f d shall
reduction factor q,. be calculated in accordance with Table 425.4.2.2.

425.4.1.4 The values of Jfl

used to calculate
development length shall not exceed 8.3 MPa.

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Table 425.4.2.2
Development Length for Deformed Bars and Deformed Wires in Tension

20 mm <f, and smaller bars

Spacing and cover 25 mm </> and larger bars
and deformed wires
Clear spacing of bars or wires being developed or lap spliced
not less than db, clear cover at least db, and stirrups or ties
throughout db not less than the Code minimum,
or
Clear spacing of bars or wires being developed or lap spliced
at least 2d and clear cover at least d

Other cases

425.4.2.3 For deformed bars or deformed wires, f d shall

be calculated by:
Table 425.4.2.4
Modification Factors for Development of
( 425.4.2.3a) Deformed Bars and Deformed Wires in Tension

Modification Value of
Condition
factor factor
in which the confinement term (cb + Ktr)f db shall not Lightweight concrete 0.75
exceed 2.5, and Lightweight Lightweight concrete,
In
accordance
.il where f ct is specified
with Section 419.2.4.3
40Atr Normal-weight concrete 1.0
K --- ( 425.4.2.3b) Epoxy-coated or zinc and
tr - sn
epoxy dual-coated
reinforcement with
1.5
wheren is the number of bars or wires being developed or clear cover less than 3db
lap spliced along the plane of splitting. It shall be or clear spacing less than
6d,.
permitted to use Ktr = 0 as a design simplification even Epoxy1'1
Epoxy-coated or zinc and
if transverse reinforcement is present. 'I'e epoxy dual-coated
1.2
reinforcement for a lJ
425.4.2.4 For the calculation off d, modification factors other conditions
Uncoated or zinc-coated
shall be in accordance with Table 425.4.2.4.
(galvanized) 1.0
425.4.3 Development of Standard Hooks in Tension reinforcement
25 mm (/) and larger bars 1.0
Size
425.4.3.1 Development length fdh for deformed bars in 20 mm q, and smaller
'I's 0.8
bars and deformed wires
tension terminating in a standard hook shall be the greater
More than 300 mm. of
of(a) through (c): Casting fresh concrete placed
position!'!
l.3
below horizontal
a. 'I', reinforcement
with 'Pe• 'Pe• 'Pr, and}. given in
Other 1.0
Section 425.4.3.2;
[II The product 'P/1',i need not exceed 1.7.

425.4.3.2 For the calculation of f dh, modification

factors shall be in accordance with Table 425.4.3.2.
Factors 'Pc and 'Pr shall be permitted to be taken as 1.0.
c. 150 mm. At discontinuous ends of members Section 425.4.3.3 shall
apply.

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Table 425.4.3.2 425.4.4 Development of Headed Deformed Bars in

Modification Factors for Development Tension
of Hooked Bars in Tension
425.4.4.1 Use of heads to develop deformed bars in
Modification
Condition
Value of tension shall be permitted if conditions (a) through (g) are
factor factor satisfied:
Lightweight concrete 0.75
In
Lightweight Lightweight concrete, a. Bar shall conform to Section 420.2.1.3;
accordance
A where fct is specified
with Section 419.2.4.3
' Normal-weight concrete 1.0
b. Barf y shall not exceed 420 KP a;
Epoxy-coated or zinc and
epoxy dual-coated 1.2
Epoxy reinforcement c. Bar size shall not exceed 36 mm </> bar;
'P. Uncoated or zinc-coated
(ga Ivan ized) 1.0 d. Net bearing area of head Abrg shall be at least 4Ab;
reinforcement
For 36 mmcp bar and
e. Concrete shall be normal-weight;
smaller hooks with side
cover (normal to plane of
Cover hook) :,. 65 mm. and for 0.7 f. Clear cover for bar shall be at least 2db;
'Pc 90-degree hook with
cover 011 bar extension
bevond hook> 50 mm.
g. Clear spacing between bars shall be at least 4db.
Other 1.0
For 90-degree hooks of 425.4.4.2 Development length f dt for headed deformed
36 mm </> and smaller bars in tension shall be the greatest of ( a) through ( c ):
bars
I. enclosed along fdh
within ties or a. 0.19{y'l'e)
stirrups1'1 ( 1/1 db, with 'Pe, given in
perpendicular lo f dh VI~
Confining
at s ~ 3dbor 0.8
reinforcement121
2. enclosed along the bar
Section 425.4.4.3 and value of f~ shall not exceed
'P, extension beyond 40MPa;
hook including the
bend within ties or
stirrups!'!
perpendicular to f ext
ats < 3d•
Other 1.0 c. 150 mm.
Pl The first tie or stirrup shall enclose the bent portion of lhe hook within 2d6 of the outside of
Lhe bend.

!JJ d,,is the nominal diameter of the hooked bar.

425.4.4.3 Modification factor 'Pe in Section 425.4.4.2(a)
shall be 1.2 for epoxy-coated or zinc and epoxy dual-
coated bars and 1.0 for uncoated or zinc-coated
425.4.3.3 For bars being developed by a standard hook (galvanized) bars.
at discontinuous ends of members with both side cover
and top (or bottom) cover over hook less than 65mm, (a) 425.4.5 Development of Mechanically Anchored
through (c) shall be satisfied: Deformed Bars in Tension

a. The hook shall be enclosed along f dh within ties or 425.4.5.1 Any mechanical attachment or device capable
stirrupsperpendicular to fdh at s s; 3db; of developing f y of deformed bars shall be permitted,
provided it is approved by the building official in
b. The first tie or stirrup shall enclose the bent portion accordance with Section 401.10. Development of
of the hook within 2db of the outside of the bend; deformed bars shall be permitted to consist of a
combination of mechanical anchorage plus additional
c. 'I' r shall be taken as 1.0 in calculating f dh tn embedment length of the deformed bars between the
accordance with Section 425.4.3. l (a). critical section and the mechanical attachment or device.

where db is the nominal diameter of the hooked bar.

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425.4.6 Development of Welded Deformed Wire section to the outermost crosswire shall be the greater of
,r Reinforcement in Tension (a) and (b) and shall require a minimum of two cross
wires within fd.
425.4.6.1 Development length fd for welded deformed
wire reinforcement in tension measured from the critical a. Length calculated in accordance with Section
section to the end of wire shall be the greater of (a) and 425.4.7.2;
(b), where wires in the direction of the development
length shall all be deformed MD200 or smaller. b. 150 mm.

a. Length calculated in accordance with Section 425.4.7.2 fd shall be the greater of(a) and (b):
425.4.6.2;
a. spacing of cross wires +50 mm;
b. 200 mm.

425.4.6.2 For welded deformed wire reinforcement, fd

shall be calculated from Section 425.4.2.2 or 425.4.2.3,
b. 3. 3 C.'k) (~b), wheres is the spacing between

the wires to be developed, and A is given in Table

times welded deformed wire reinforcement factor 'Pw
425.4.2.4.
from Section 425.4.6.3 or 425.4.6.4. For epoxy-coated
welded deformed wire reinforcement meeting Section
425.4.8 Development of Pretensioned Seven-Wire
425 .4.6.3, it shaJI be permitted to use 'Pe = 1. 0 m
Strands in Tension
Section 425.4.2.2 or 425.4.2.3.

425.4.8.1 Development length fd of pretensioned

425.4.6.3 For welded deformed wire reinforcement with
seven-wire strands in tension shall be in accordance with
at least one cross wire within f d that is at least 50 mm.
(a) and (b):
from the critical section, 'Pw shall be the greater of (a)
and (b), and need not exceed 1.0:
a. e =
d
(fse)
21
d +(fps - fse) d
b . 7 b
(425.4.8.1)

b. If bonding of a strand does not extend to end of

member, and design includes tension at service loads

b. c:b) in the pre-compressed tensile zone, fd calculated by

Eq. 425.4.8.1 shal] be doubled.

wheres is the spacing between the wires to be developed. 425.4.8.2 Seven-wire strand shall be bonded at least
f d beyond the critical section except as provided in
425.4.6.4 For welded deformed wire reinforcement Section 425.4.8.3.
with no cross wires within f d or with a single cross wire
less than 50 mm from the critical section, 'Pw shall be 425.4.8.3 Embedment less than fd shall be permitted
taken as 1.0. at a section of a member provided the design strand stress
at that section does not exceed values obtained from the
425.4.6.5 Where any plain wires, or deformed wires bilinear relationship defined by Eq. 425.4.8.1.
larger than MD200, are present in the welded deformed
wire reinforcement in the direction of the development 425.4.9 Development of Deformed Bars and
length, the reinforcement shall be developed in Deformed Wires in Compression
accordance with Section 425.4.7.
425.4.9.1 Development length fdc for deformed bars
425.4.6.6 Zinc-coated (galvanized) welded deformed and deformed wires in compression shall be the greater of
wire reinforcement shall be developed in accordance with (a) and (b)
Section 425.4.7.
a. Length calculated m accordance with Section
425.4.7 Development of Welded Plain Wire 425.4.9.2;
Reinforcement in Tension
b. 200 mm.
425.4.7.1 Development length fd for welded plain
wire reinforcement in tension measured from the critical

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425.4.9.2 f de shall be the greater of (a) and (b ), b. At other locations where anchorage or development
multiplied by the modification factors of Section for f y is required;
425.4.9.3:
c. Where bars are required to be continuous;

a. (
0. 24/ /Pr)
;,_ffc
d
b d. For headed and mechanically anchored deformed
reinforcement;

e. In seismic-force-resisting systems 111 structures

assigned to Seismic zone 4.

425.4.9.3 For the calculation off de, modification factors

425.5 Splices
shall be in accordance with Table 425.4.9.3, except 'Pr
shall be permitted to be taken as 1.0.
425.5.1 General
Table 425.4.9.3
425.5.1.1 Lap splices shall not be permitted for bars
Modification Factors for Deformed Bars
larger than 36 mm </>, except as provided in Section
and Wires in Compression
425.5.5.3.
Modification Value of
Condition 425.5.1.2 For contact lap splices, minimum clear spacing
factor factor
Lightweight concrete 0.75 between the contact lap splice and adjacent splices or bars
In accordance shall be in accordance with the requirements for
Lightweight Lightweight concrete, if f ct
with Section
A is specified individual bars in Section 425 .2.1.
419.2.4.3
Normal-weight concrete 1.0
Reinforcement enclosed within 425.5.1.3 For non-contact splices in flexural members,
(l), (2), (3) or (4): the transverse center-to-center spacing of spliced bars
I. a spiral shall not exceed the lesser of one-fifth the required lap
2. a circular continuously wound splice length and 150 mm.
tie with db 2 6 mm in. and
Confining pitch :S 100 mm
0.75 425.5.1.4 Reduction of development length in
reinforcement 3. 6 mm </J bar or MDI30 wire
ties in accordance with Section accordance with Section 425.4.10.1 is not permitted in
'P,
425.7.2 spaced :S JOO mm on calculating lap splice lengths.
center
4. hoops in accordance with
Section 425.7.4 spaced :S l 00
425.5.1.5 Lap splices of bundled bars shall be in
mm on center accordance with Section 425.6.1.7.
Other 1.0
425.5.2 Lap Splice Lengths of Deformed Bars and
425.4.10 Reduction of Development Length for Deformed Wires in Tension
Excess Reinforcement
425.5.2.1 Tension lap splice length fst for deformed
425.4.10.1 Reduction of development lengths defined bars and deformed wires in tension shall be in accordance
in Sections 425.4.2.l(a), 425.4.3.l(a), 425.4.6.l(a), with Table 425.5.2.1, where fd shall be in accordance
425.4.7.l(a), and 425.4.9.l(a) shall be permitted by use of with Section 425.4.2.l(a).
the ratio (As.provided/ As.required), except where
prohibited by Section 425.4.10.2. The modified
development lengths shall not be less than the respective
mimmums specified m Sections 425.4.2.l(b),
425.4.3.l(b), 425.4.3.l(c), 425.4.6.l(b), 425.4.7.l(b), and
425.4.9.l(b).

425.4.10.2 A reduction of development length in

accordance with Section 425.4.10.1 is not permitted for
(a) through (e).

a. At the face of a non-continuous support;

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Table 425.5.2.1
Lap Splice Lengths of Deformed Bars and Deformed Wires in Tension

[1] Maximum percent of

As.provided/ As.required
As spliced within required Splice Type f st
over length of splice lap length
50 Class A Greater of: l.Ofc1 and 300 mm
2:2.0
100 Class B Greater of:
1.3fc1 and 300 mm
<2.0 All cases Class B
1'l Ratio of area of reinforcement provided to area of reinforcement required by analysis at splice location.

425.5.2.2 If bars of different size are lap spliced in where s is the spacing of cross wires and f d is calculated
tension, f st shall be the greater of f d of the larger bar in accordance with Section 425 .4. 7 .2(b ).
and
f st of the smaller bar. 425.5.4.2 If As.provided/ As.required :2: 2. 0 over the
length of the splice, f st measured between outermost
425.5.3 Lap splice lengths of welded deformed wire cross wires of each reinforcement sheet shall be permitted
reinforcement in tension to be the greater of(a) and (b).

425.5.3.1 Tension lap splice length fst of welded

deformed wire reinforcement in tension with cross wires
within the lap splice length shall be the greater of 1.3f d b. 50 mm.
and 200 mm, where fd is calculated in accordance with
Section 425.4.6.l(a), provided (a) and (b) are satisfied: where fd is calculated by Section 425.4.7.2(b).

a. Overlap between outermost cross wires of each 425.5.5 Lap Splice Lengths of Deformed Bars in
reinforcement sheet shall be at least 50 mm; Compression

b. Wires in the direction of the development length shall 425.5.5.1 Compression lap splice length fsc of 36
all be deformed MD200 or smaller in accordance mm ct, or smaller defamed bars in compression shall be
with Section 425.5.2. calculated in accordance with (a) or (b ):

425.5.3.1.2 If Section 425.5.3.1 (b) is not satisfied, f st a. For {y s 420 MPa: fsc is the greater of 0. 071/ydb
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 425.5.4. and 300 mm;

425.5.3.1.3 If the welded deformed wire reinforcement

b. For fy > 420 MPa: fsc is the greater of
is zinc-coated (galvanized), f st shall be calculated in
accordance with Section 425.5.4.
(0.13/ y - 24)db and 300 mm.

425.5.4 Lap Splice Lengths of Welded Plain Wire For f~ < 21 MPa, the length of lap shall be increased by
Reinforcement in Tension one-third.

425.5.4.1 Tension lap splice length fst of welded plain 425.5.5.2 Compression lap splices shall not be used
wire reinforcement in tension between outermost cross for bars larger than 36 mm ct,, except as permitted in
wires of each reinforcement sheet shall be at least the Section 425.5.5.3.
greatest of (a) through (c):
425.5.5.3 Compression lap splices of 40 mm ct, or 58
a. s+ SO mm; mm ct, bars to 36 mm ct, or smaller bars shall be permitted
and shall be in accordance with Section 425.5.5.4.

425.5.5.4 Where bars of different size are lap spliced

c. 150 mm. in compression, f sc shall be the greater of f de of larger
bar calculated in accordance with Section 425.4.9.1 and

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f sc of smaller bar calculated in accordance with Section 425.6.1.4 Individual bars within a bundle terminated
425.5,5. l as appropriate. within the span of flexural members shall terminate at
different points with at least. 40db stagger.
425.5.6 End-Bearing Splices of Deformed Bars in
Compression 425.6.1.5 Development length for individual bars
within a bundle, in tension or compression, shall be that
425.5.6.1 For bars required for compression only, of the individual bar, increased 20 percent for a three-bar
transmission of compressive stress by end bearing of bundle, and 33 percent for a four-bar bundle.
square-cut ends held in concentric contact by a suitable
device shall be permitted. 425.6.1.6 A unit of bundled bars shall be treated as a
single bar with an area equivalent to that of the bundle
425.5.6.2 End-bearing splices shall be permitted only and a centroid coinciding with that of the bundle. The
in members containing closed stirrups, ties, spirals, or diameter of the equivalent bar shall be used for db in (a)
hoops. through (e):

425.5.6.3 Bar ends shall terminate in flat surfaces a. Spacing limitations based on db;
within 1.5 degrees of a right angle to the axis of the bars
and shall be fitted within 3 degrees of full bearing after b. Cover requirements based on db;
assembly.
c. Spacing and cover values in Section 425.4.2.2;
425.5.7 Mechanical and Welded Splices of
Deformed Bars in Tension or Compression d. Confinement term in Section 425.4.2.3;

425.5.7.1 A mechanical or welded splice shall develop e. 'I' e factor in Section 425.4.2.4.
in tension or compression, as required, at least 1. 25/ y of
the bar. 425.6.1.7 Lap splices of bars in a bundle shall be
based on the lap splice length required for individual bars
425.5.7.2 Welding ofreinforcing bars shall conform to within the bundle, increased in accordance with Section
Section 426.6.4. 425.6.1.5. Individual bar splices within a bundle shall not
overlap. Entire bundles shall not be lap spliced.
425.5.7.3 Mechanical or welded splices need not be
staggered except as required by Section 425.5.7.4. 425.6.2 Post-tensioning Ducts

425.5.7.4 Splices in tension tie members shall be made 425.6.2.1 Bundling of post-tensioning ducts shall be
with a mechanical or welded splice in accordance with permitted if shown that concrete can be satisfactorily
Section 425.5.7.1. Splices in adjacent bars shall be placed and if provision is made to prevent the prestressing
staggered at least 750 mm. steel, when tensioned, from breaking through the duct.

425.6 Bundled Reinforcement 425.7 Transverse Reinforcement

425.6.1 Non-Prestressed Reinforcement 425.7.1 Stirrups

425.6.1.1 Groups of parallel reinforcing bars bundled 425.7.1.1 Stirrups shall extend as close to the
in contact to act as a unit shall be limited to four in any compression and tension surfaces of the member as cover
one bundle. requirements and proximity of other reinforcement
permits and shall be anchored at both ends. Where used as
425.6.1.2 Bundled bars shall be enclosed within shear reinforcement, stirrups shall extend a distance d
transverse reinforcement. Bundled bars in compression from extreme compression fiber.
members shall be enclosed by transverse reinforcement at
least 12 mm <f, in size. 425.7.1.2 Between anchored ends, each bend in the
continuous portion of a single or multiple U-stirrup and
425.6.1.3 Bars larger than a 36 mm <f, shall not be each bend in a closed stirrup shall enclose a longitudinal
bundled in beams. bar or strand.

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425.7.1.3 Anchorage of deformed bar and wire shall b. In accordance with Section 425. 7. l.3(a) or (b) or
byin accordance with (a), (b), or (c): Section 425. 7 .1.4, where the concrete surrounding
the anchorage is restrained against spalling by a
a. For 16 mm <f, bar and MD200 wire, and smaller, and flange or slab or similar member.
for 20 mm <f, through 25 mm <f, bars with f yt :::; 280
MPa, a standard hook around longitudinal 425.7.1.6.1 Stirrups used for torsion or integrity
reinforcement; reinforcement shall be permitted to be made up of two
pieces of reinforcement: a single-U stirrup anchored
b. For 20 mm <f, through 25 mm <f, bars with f yt > 280 according to Section 425.7. l.6(a) closed by a crosstie
MPa, a standard hook around a longitudinal bar plus where the 90-degree hook of the crosstie shall be
an embedment between mid-height of the member restrained against spalling by a flange or slab or similar
and the outside end of the hook equal to or greater member.
than 0.17dbfyt/(l/FJ, with A as given in Table
425.7.1.7 Except where used for torsion or integrity
425.4.3.2;
reinforcement, closed stirrups are permitted to be made
using pairs of U-stirrnps spliced to form a closed unit
c. In joist construction, for 12 mm <f, bar and MD 130 where lap lengths are at least l.3f d- In members with a
wire and smaller, a standard hook.
total depth of at least 450 mm, such splices with Abfyt :::;
40 kN per leg shall be considered adequate if stirrup legs
425.7.1.4 Anchorage of each leg of welded plain wire
extend the full available depth of member.
reinforcement forming a single U-stirrup shall be in
accordance with (a) or (b):
425.7.2 Ties
a. Two longitudinal wires spaced at a 50 mm spacing
425.7.2.1 Ties shall consist of a closed loop of deformed
along the member at the top of the U;
bar or deformed wire with spacing in accordance with (a)
and (b):
b. One longitudinal wire located not more than d/4
from the compression face and a second wire closer
a. Clear spacing ofat least (4/3)dagg;
to the compression face and spaced not less than 50
mm from .the first wire. The second wire shall be
permitted to be located on the stirrup leg beyond a b. Center-to-center spacing shall not exceed the least of
bend, or on a bend with an inside diameter of bend of 16db of longitudinal bar, 48db of tie bar, and
at least Bdb. smallest dimension of member.

425.7.1.5 Anchorage of each end of a single leg stirrup 425.7.2.2 Diameter of tie bar or wire shall be at least (a)
of welded wire reinforcement shall be with two or (b):
longitudinal wires at a minimum spacing of 50 mm with
(a) and (b): a. 10 mm <f, enclosing 32 mm <f, or smaller longitudinal
bars;
a. Inner wire at least the greater of d/4 or 50 mm from
d/2; b. 12 mm <f, enclosing 36 mm <f, or larger longitudinal
bars or bundled longitudinal bars.
b. Outer longitudinal wire at tension face shall not be
farther from the face than the portion of primary 425.7.2.2.1 As an alternative to deformed bars,
flexural reinforcement closest to the face. deformed wire or welded wire reinforcement of
equivalent area to that required in Section 425.7.2.l shall
425.7.1.6 Stirrups used for torsion or integrity be permitted subject to the requirements of Table
reinforcement shall be closed stirrups perpendicular to the 420.2.2.4a.
axis of the member. Where welded wire reinforcement is
used, transverse wires shall be perpendicular to the axis of 425.7.2.3 Rectilinear ties shall be arranged to satisfy (a)
the member. Such stirrups shall be anchored by (a) or (b): and (b):

a. Ends shall terminate with 135-degree standard hooks a. Every corner and alternate longitudinal bar shall have
around a longitudinal bar; lateral support provided by the corner of a tie with an
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b. No unsupported bar shall be farther than 150 mm where the value off yt shall not be taken greater than 700
clear on each side along the tie from a laterally MP a.
supported bar.
425.7.3.4 Spirals shall be anchored by 1-1/2 extra turns
425.7.2.3.1 Anchorage of rectilinear ties shall be of spiral bar or wire at each end.
provided by standard hooks that conform to Section
425.3.2 and engage a longitudinal bar. A tie shall not be 425.7.3.5 Spirals are permitted to be spliced by (a) or
made up of interlocking headed deformed bars. (b):

425.7.2.4 Circular ties shall be permitted where a. Mechanical or welded splices m accordance with
longitudinal bars are located around the perimeter of a Section 425.5.7;
circle.
b. Lap splices in accordance with Section 425. 7 .3 .6 for
425.7.2.4.1 Anchorage of individual circular ties shall f yt
not exceeding 420 MPa.
be in accordance with (a) through (c):
425.7.3.6 Spiral lap splices shall be at least the greater of
a. Ends shall overlap by at least 150 mm; 300 mm and the lap length in Table 425.7.3.6.

b. Ends shall terminate with standard hooks in Table 425.7.3.6

accordance with Section 425.3.2 that engage a Lap Length for Spiral Reinforcement
longitudinal bar;
Ends of Lap
c. Overlaps at ends of adjacent circular ties shall be Reinforcement Coating lapped spiral length
staggered around the perimeter enclosing the bar or wire mm.
Uncoated or
longitudinal bars. Hook not
zinc-coaled 48db
required
(galvanized)
425.7.2.5 Ties to resist torsion shall be perpendicular to Deformed bar Hook not
Epoxy-coated
the axis of the member anchored by either (a) or (b ): or zinc and required
rza,
epoxy dual
coated Standard hook of
a. Ends shall terminate with 135-degree standard hooks Section 425.3.zlll 48db
or seismic hooks around a longitudinal bar;
Hook not
Uncoated 48db
required
b. In accordance with Section 425.7.l.3(a) or (b) or
425.7.l.4, where the concrete surrounding the Deformed wire Hook not
anchorage is restrained against spalling. required
tza,
Epoxy-coated
Standard hook of
425.7.3 Spirals 48db
Section 425.3.2111
Hook not
425.7.3.1 Spirals shall consist of evenly spaced Uncoated or
required
iza,
Plain bar zinc-coated
continuous bar or wire with clear spacing conforming to (galvanized) Standard hook of
(a) and (b ): Section 425.3.zlll 48db

Hook not
a. At least the greater of25 mm and (4/3)dagg; Plain wire Uncoated
required
rza,
Standard hook of
48db
b. Not greater than 75 mm. Section 425.3.2111
Ill Hooks shall be embedded within the core confined by the spiral,
425.7.3.2 For cast-in-place construction, spiral bar or
wire diameter shall be at least 10 mm.
425.7.4 Hoops
425.7.3.3 Volumetric spiral reinforcement ratio Ps shall
satisfy Eq. 425.7.3.3. 425.7.4.1 Hoops shall consist of a closed tie or
continuously wound tie, which can consist of several
reinforcement elements each having seismic hooks at both
t:
Ps 2".: 0.45 ( -Ag - 1 ) - (425.7.3.3) ends.
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425.7.4.2 Anchorage of the ends of the reinforcement 425.9.1.5 Stressing sequence shall be considered in the
elements that- comprise hoops shall be provided by design process and specified as required by Section
seismic hooks that conform to Section 425.3.4 and engage 426.10.
a longitudinal bar. A closed tie shall not be made up of
interlocking headed deformed bars. 425.9.2 Required Strength

425.8 Post-Tensioning Anchorages and Couplers 425.9.2.1 Factored prestressing force at the anchorage
device shall exceed the least of (a) through (c), where 1.2
425.8.1 Anchorages and couplers for tendons shall is the load factor from Section 405.3.12:
develop at least 95 percent of f pu when tested in an
unbonded condition, without exceeding anticipated set.

425.8.2 Anchorages and couplers for bonded tendons b.

shall be located so that 100 percent of f pu shall be
developed at critical sections after the post-tensioned c. Maximum jacking force designated by the supplier
reinforcement is bonded in the member. of anchorage devices multiplied by 1.2.

425.8.3 In unbonded construction subject to repetitive

loads, the possibility of fatigue of prestressed 425.9.3 Local Zone
reinforcement in anchorages and couplers shall be
considered. 425.9.3.1 The design of local zone in post-tensioned
anchorages shall meet the requirements of(a), (b), or(c):
425.8.4 Couplers shall be placed at locations approved
by the licensed design professional and enclosed in a. Mono strand or single 16 mm or smaller diameter bar
housings long enough to permit necessary movements. anchorage devices shall meet the bearing resistance
and local zone requirements of ACI 423.7;
425.9 Anchorage Zones for Post-Tensioned Tendons
b. Basic multi-strand anchorage devices shall meet the
425.9.1 General bearing re isran e requirements of AA I-IT LRFD
Bridg Design Spc ifications Article 5.10.9.7.2,
425.9.1.1 Anchorage regions of post-tensioned tendons except that th l ad factor· hall be in accordance
shall consist of two zones, (a) and (b): with eotion 405.3.12 and q, shall be in accordance
with Section 421.~. l;
a. The local zone shall be assumed to be a rectangular
prism ( or equivalent rectangular prism for circular or c. pecial anchorag · devi s hall satisfy the tests
oval anchorages) of concrete immediately required in AA HT LRFD Bridge De, ign
surrounding the anchorage device and any confining pe ifications, Article 5.10.9.7.3, and described in
reinforcement; AA IITO RF Bridge onstruction Specifications,
Article 10.3.2.3.
b. The general zone includes the local zone and shall be
assumed to be the portion of the member through 425.9.3.2 Where pecial anchorage devices are used,
which the concentrated prestressing force is supplementary kin reinforcement hall be provided in
transferred to the concrete and distributed more addition to the confining reinforcement specified for the
uniformly across the section. anchorage device.

425.9.1.2 The local zone shall be designed in accordance 425.9.3.2.1 Supplementary skin reinforcement shall be
with Section 425.9.3. similar in configuration and at least equivalent in
volumetric ratio to any supplementary skin reinforcement
425.9.1.3 The general zone shall be designed in used in the qualifying acceptance tests of the anchorage
accordance with Section 425.9.4. device.

425.9.1.4 Compressive strength of concrete required at 425.9.4 General Zone

time of post-tensioning shall be specified as required by
Section 426. l O 425.9.4.1 The extent of the general zone is equal to the
largest dimension of the cross section. In the case of slabs
with anchorages or groups of anchorages spaced along the

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slab edge, the depth of the general zone shall be taken as 425.9.4.3.3 Three-dimensional effects shall be
the sp:cing of the tendons. considered in design and analyzed by (a) or (b ):
>

425.9.4.2 For anchorage devices located away from a. Three-dimensional analysis procedures;
the end of a member, the general zone shall include the
disturbed regions ahead of and behind the anchorage b. Approximated by considering the summation of
devices. effects for two orthogonal planes.

425.9.4.3 Analysis of General Zones 425.9.4.4 Reinforcement Limits

425.9.4.3.1 Methods (a) through (c) shall be permitted 425.9.4.4.1 Tensile strength of concrete shall be
for design of general zones: neglected in calculations of reinforcement requirements.

a. Strut-and-tie models in accordance with Section 423; 425.9.4.4.2 Reinforcement shall be provided in the
general zone to resist bursting, spalling, and longitudinal
b. Linear stress analysis, including finite element edge tension forces induced by anchorage devices, as
analysis or equivalent; applicable. Effects of abrupt changes in section and
stressing sequence shall be considered.
c. Simplified equations in AASHTO LRFD Bridge
Design Specifications, Article 5.10.9.6, except where 425.9.4.4.3 For anchorage devices located away from the
restricted by Section 425.9.4.3.2. end of the member, bonded reinforcement shall be
provided to transfer at least 0. 35P pu into the concrete
The design of general zones by other methods shall be section behind the anchor. Such reinforcement shall be
permitted, provided that the specific procedures used for placed symmetrically around the anchorage device and
design result in prediction of strength in substantial shall be fully developed both behind and ahead of the
agreement with results of comprehensive tests. anchorage device.

425.9.4.3.2 Simplified equations as permitted by Section 425.9.4.4.4 If tendons are curved in the general zone,
425.9.4.3.l(c) shall not be used where (a), (b), (c), (d), bonded reinforcement shall be provided to resist radial
(e), (t), or (g) occur: and splitting forces, except for monostrand tendons in
slabs or where analysis shows reinforcement is not
a. Member cross sections are non-rectangular; required.

b. Discontinuities in or near the general zone cause 425.9.4.4.5 Reinforcement with a nominal tensile
deviations in the force flow path; strength equal to 2 percent of the factored prestressing
force shall be provided in orthogonal directions parallel to
c. Minimum edge distance is less than 1.5 times the the loaded face of the anchorage zone to limit spalling,
anchorage device lateral dimension in that direction; except for monostrand tendons in slabs or where analysis
shows reinforcement is not required.
d. Multiple anchorage devices are used in other than
one closely spaced group; 425.9.4.4.6 For monostrand anchorage devices for 12
mm. or smaller diameter strands in normal-weight
e. Centroid of the tendons is located outside the kern; concrete slabs, reinforcement satisfying (a) and (b) shall
be provided in the general zone, unless a detailed analysis
f. Angle of inclination of the tendon in the general zone in accordance with Section 425.9.4.3 shows that this
is less than -5 degrees from the centerline of axis of reinforcement is not required:
the member, where the angle is negative if the anchor
force points away from the centroid of the section; a. Two horizontal bars at least 12 mm q, in size shall be
provided parallel to the slab edge. They shall be
g. Angle of inclination of the tendon in the general zone permitted to be in contact with the front face of the
is greater than +20 degrees from the centerline of axis anchorage device and shall be within a distance of
of the member, where the angle is positive if the ahead of each device. Those bars shall extend at least
anchor force points towards the centroid of the 150 mm. either side of the outer edges of each
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b. If the center-to-center spacing of anchorage devices b. Prestressing reinforcement is stressed to no more than
•' is 300 mm or less, the anchorage devices shall be 50 percent of the final prestressing force.
considered as a group. for each group of si or mor
anchorage devices, n + 1 hairpin bars or cl .ed 425.9.5 Reinforcement Detailing
stirrups at least IO mm </) in size shall be provided,
where n is the number of anchorage de ice.. One 425.9.5.1 Selection of reinforcement size, spacing,
hairpi 11 bar or tirrup shall be placed between each cover, and other details for anchorage zones shall make
anchorage de ice and one on each . i I of the group. allowances for tolerances on fabrication and placement of
Th hairpin bars or stirrups shall be placed with the reinforcement; for the size of aggregate; and for adequate
legs extending into the lab perpendicular to U1c edge. placement and consolidation of the concrete.
The center portion of the hairpin bars or tirrup hall
be placed perpendicular l the plane f the lab lrom
3/t/8 to h/2 Rhead of the anch rage devices,

425.9.4.5 Limiting Stresses in General Zones

425.9.4.5.1 Maximum design tensile stress in

reinforcement at nominal strength shall not exceed the
limits in Table 425.9.4.5.1.
Table 425.9.4.5.1
Maximum Design Tensile Stress in Reinforcement

Maximum design tensile

Type of reinforcement
stress
Non-prestressed
{y
reinforcement
Bonded, prestressed
{py
reinforcement
Unbonded, prestressed
reinforcement
fse + 70

425.9.4.5.2 Compressive stress in concrete at nominal

strength shall not exceed 0. 7 lf~i, where l is defined in
Section 419.2.4.

425.9.4.5.3 If concrete is confined by spirals or hoops

and the effect of confining reinforcement is documented
by tests and analysis, it shall be permitted to use an
increased value of compressive stress in concrete when
calculating the nominal strength of the general zone.

425.9.4.5.4 Prestressing reinforcement shall not be

stressed until compressive strength of concrete, as
indicated by tests of cylin lers cured in a manner
con istent with curing of the member, is at least 17 MPa
for inglc-strand or bar tendon. r at least 28 MPa for
multistrand tendons unles ection 425.9.4.5.5 is
satisfied.

425.9.4.5.5 Provisions of Section 425.9.4.5.4 need not

be satisfied if (a) or (b) is satisfied:

a. Oversized anchorage devices are used to compensate

for a lower concrete compressive strength;

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SECTION 426 Table 426.4.1.1.1 (a)

Specifications for Cementitious Materials
"' CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
AND INSPECTION Cementitious
Specification
Material
426.1 Scope Portland cement ASTMCl50M
ASTM C595M,
Blended hydraulic
426.1.1 This section addresses (a) through (c): excluding Type IS(~ 70) and
cements
Type IT(S ~ 70)
a. Design information that the licensed design Expansive
ASTMC845M
professional shall specify in the construction hydraulic cement
documents, if applicable; Hydraulic cement ASTM Cll57M
Fly ash and natural
ASTM C618
b. Compliance requirements that the licensed design pozzolan
professional shall specify in the construction Slag cement ASTM C989M
documents, if applicable; Silica fume ASTM Cl240

c. Inspection requirements that the licensed design b. All cementrnous materials specified in Table
professional shall specify in the construction 426.4.1.1.1 (a) and the combinations of these
documents, if applicable. materials shall be included in calculating the w / cm
of the concrete mixture.
426.2 Design Criteria
426.4.1.2 Aggregates
426.2.1 Design Information:
426.4.1.2.1 Compliance Requirements:
a. Name and year of issue of the Code, general building
code, and any supplements governing design. a. Aggregates shall conform to (1) or (2):

b. Loads used in design. 1. Normal weight aggregate: ASTM C33M;

c. Design work delegated to the contractor including 2. Lightweight aggregate: ASTM C330M.
applicable design criteria.
b. Aggregates -not conforming to ASTM C33M or
426.3 Member Information ASTM C330M are permitted if they have been
shown by test or actual service to produce concrete of
426.3.1 Design Information: adequate strength and durability and are approved by
the building official.
a. Member size, location, and related tolerances.
426.4.1.3 Water
426.4 Concrete Materials and Mixture
Requirements 426.4.1.3.1 Compliance Requirements:

426.4.1 Concrete Materials a. Mixing water shall conform to ASTM Cl 602M;

426.4.1.1 Cementitious Materials b. Mixing water, including that portion of mixing water
contributed in the form of free moisture on
426.4.1.1.1 Compliance Requirements: aggregates, shall not contain deleterious amounts of
chloride ion when used for prestressed concrete, for
a. Cementitious materials shall conform to the concrete that will contain aluminum embedments, or
specifications in Table 426.4.1.1.1 (a); for concrete cast against stay-in-place galvanized
steel forms.

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426.4.1.4 Admixtures 3. Maximum w/cm applicable to most restnctive

,' assigned durability exposure class from Section
a. Admixtures shall conform to(]) through (4): 419.3.2.1;

I. Water reduction and setting time modification: 4. Nominal maximum size of coarse aggregate not
ASTMC494M; to exceed the least of(a), (b), and (c):

2. Producing flowing concrete: ASTM CI O I 7M; a. 1/5 the narrowest dimension between sides
of forms;
3. Air entrainment: ASTM C260M;
b. 1/3 the depth of slabs;
4. Inhibiting chloride-induced corrosion: ASTM
Cl582M. c. 3/4 the minimum specified clear spacing
between individual reinforcing bars or wires,
b. Admixtures that do not conform to the specifications bundles of bars, prestressed reinforcement,
in Section 426.4.1.4.1 (a) shall be subject to prior individual tendons, bundled tendons, or
review by the licensed design professional; ducts.

c. Calcium chloride or admixtures containing chloride These limitations shall not apply if, in the judgment of the
from sources other than impurities in admixture licensed design professional, workability and methods of
ingredients shall not be used in prestressed concrete, consolidation are such that concrete can be placed without
in concrete containing embedded aluminum, or in honeycombs or voids.
concrete cast against stay-in-place galvanized steel
forms; 5. For members assigned to Exposure Category F,
air content from Section 419.3.3.1;
d. Admixtures used in concrete contammg expansive
cements conforming to ASTM C845M shall be 6. For members assigned to Exposure Class C,
compatible with the cement and produce no applicable chloride ion limits for assigned
deleterious effects. Exposure Class from 4 Section 419.3.2.1;

426.4.1.5 Steel Fiber Reinforcement 7. For members assigned to Exposure Category S,

type of cementitious materials for assigned
426.4.1.5.1 Compliance Requirements: Exposure Class from 419.3.2.1;

a. Steel fiber reinforcement used for shear resistance 8. For members assigned to Exposure Class S2 or
shall satisfy (1) and (2): S3, admixtures containing calcium chloride are
prohibited;
1. Be deformed and conform to ASTM A820M;
9. Equilibrium density of lightweight concrete;
2. Have a length-to-diameter ratio of at least 50 and
not exceeding l 00. 10. Requirement for submittal of the volumetric
fractions of aggregate in lightweight concrete
426.4.2 Concrete Mixture Requirements mixtures for the verification of l value if used in
design;
426.4.2.1 Design Information:
11. If used for shear resistance in accordance with
a. Requirements (1) through ( 11) for each concrete Section 409.6.3.l, requirements for steel fiber
mixture, based on assigned exposure classes or reinforced concrete.
design of members:
b. At the option of the Ii ensed design professional,
1. Minimum specified compressive strength of exposure clas ·e ba d on th severity of the
concrete, f~; anti 'ipated exposure of m mb rs;

2. Test age for demonstrating compliance with f~ if c. The required compressive strength at designated
different from 28 days; stages of construction for each part of the structure
designed by the licensed design professional.

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426.4.2.2 Compliance Requirements: Table 426.4.2.2(b)

Limits on Cementitious Materials for Concrete
a. The required compressive strength at designated Assigned to Exposure Class F3
stages of construction for each part of the structure
not designed by the licensed design professional shall Maximum percent
be submitted for review; of
Cementitious Materials
total cementitious
b. The maximum percentage of pozzolans, including fly materials by mass
ash and silica fume, and slag cement in concrete Fly ash or other pozzolans
25
assigned to Exposure Class F3, shall be in accordance conformin to ASTM C6 I 8
with Table 426.4.2.2(b) and ( 1) and (2). ------------------,
Slag cement conforming to
50
ASTM C989M
I. The maximum percentage limits in Table -----------------~
Silica fume conforming to
10
426.4.2.2(b) shall include the fly ash or other ASTM Cl240
pozzolans, slag cement, and silica fume used in Total of fly ash or other
the manufacture of ASTM C595M and Cl 157M 35
ozzolans and silica fume
blended cements; ------~--------~
Total of fly ash or other
pozzolans, slag cement, and 50
2. The individual limits in Table 426.4.2.2(b) shall silica fume
apply regardless of the number of cementitious
materials in a concrete mixture.

Table 426.4.2.2(c)
Requirements for Establishing Suitability of Combinations of
Cementitious Materials-Exposed to Water-Soluble Sulfate

Exposure Maximum ex ansion strainif tested usin AST_M_C_l_0_12_M __,

class At 6 months At 12 months At 18 months
------------;
Sl 0.10 ercent No requirement
1----S_2__ -1-0_.0_5__.__e_rc_e_n_t -+----'----------No requirement
--'-----------;
~ __ S_3
__ ~N_o_r_e~u_i_re_m_e_nt ~--~--------~O_.l_O_p~e_r_c_en_t __,
fl]
The 12-month expansion limit applies only if the measured expansion exceeds the 6-month maximum expansion limit.

c. For concrete exposed to sulfate, alternative I. Can be placed readily without segregation into
combinations of cementitious materials to those forms and around reinforcement under
specified in Section 426.4.2.1 (a)(7) are permitted anticipated placement conditions;
if tests for sulfate resistance satisfy the criteria in
Table 426.4.2.2(c). 2. Meets requirements for assigned exposure class
in accordance with either Section 426.4.2. l(a) or
d. Steel fiber-reinforced concrete used for shear 426.4.2.1 (b ),
resistance shall satisfy (1) and (2):
3. Conforms to strength test requirements for
1. Conform to ASTM C 1116M; standard-cured specimens.

2. Contain at least 60 kg of deformed steel b. Concrete mixture proportions shall be established in

fibers per cubic meter of concrete. accordance with Article 4.2.3 of ACI 301M or by an
alternative method acceptable to the licensed design
426.4.3 Proportioningof Concrete Mixtures professional. Alternative methods shall have a
probability of satisfying the strength requirements for
426.4.3.1 Compliance Requirements: acceptance tests of standard-cured specimens that
meets or exceeds the probability associated with the
a. Concrete mixture proportions shall be established so method in Article 4.2.3 of ACI 301M. If Article 4.2.3
that the concrete satisfies (1) through (3): of ACI 301M is used, the strength test records used
for establishing and documenting concrete mixture
proportions shall not be more than 24 months old;

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c. The concrete materials used to develop the concrete d. Ready-mixed and site-mixed concrete shall be
mixture _proportions shall correspond to those to be batched, mixed, and delivered in accordance with
used in the proposed Work; ASTM C94M or ASTM C685M.

d. If different concrete mixtures are to be used for 426.5.2 Concrete Placement and Consolidation
different portions of proposed Work, each mixture
shall comply with the concrete mixture requirements 426.5.2.1 Compliance Requirements:
stated in the construction documents.
a. Debris and ice shall be removed from spaces to be
426.4.4 Documentation of Concrete Mixture occupied by concrete before placement;
Characteristics
b. Standing water shall be removed from place of
426.4.4.1 Compliance Requirements: deposit before concrete is placed unless a tremie is to
be used or unless otherwise permitted by both the
a. Documentation of concrete mixture characteristics licensed design professional and the building official;
shall be submitted for review by the licensed design
professional before the mixture is used and before c. Masonry filler units that will be in contact with
making changes to mixtures already in use. Evidence concrete shall be pre-wetted prior to placing concrete;
of the ability of the proposed mixture to comply with
the concrete mixture requirements in the construction d. Equipment used to convey concrete from the mixer to
documents shall be included in the documentation. the location of final placement shall have capabilities
The evidence shall be based on field test records or to achieve the placement requirements;
laboratory trial batches. Field test records shall
represent conditions similar to those anticipated e. Concrete shall not be pumped through pipe made of
during the proposed Work; aluminum or aluminum alloys;

b. If field or laboratory test data are not available, and f. Concrete shall be placed m accordance with ( 1)
f~ s 3 5 MP a, concrete proportions shall be based on through (5):
other experience or information, if approved by the
licensed design professional. If f~ > 35 MPa, test 1. At a rate to provide an adequate supply of
data documenting the characteristics of the proposed concrete at the location of placement;
mixtures are required;
2. At a rate so concrete at all times has sufficient
c. If data become available during construction that workability such that it can be consolidated by
consistently exceed the strength-test acceptance the intended methods;
criteria for standard-cured specimens, it shall be
permitted to modify mi rture to reduce the average 3. Without segregation or loss of materials;
strength. ubmit evidence acceptable to the licensed
design professional to demonstrate thar the modified 4. Without interruptions sufficient to permit loss of
mixture will comply with the concrete mixture workability between successive placements that
requirements in the construction documents. would result in cold joints;

426.5 Concrete Production and Construction 5. Deposited as near to its final location as
practicable to avoid segregation due to
426.5.1 Concrete Production rehandling or flowing.

426.5.1.1 Compliance Requirements: g. Concrete that has been contaminated or has lost its
initial workability to the extent that it can no longer
a. Cementitious materials and aggregates shall be stored be consolidated by the intended methods shall not be
to prevent deterioration or contamination; used;

b. Material that has deteriorated or has been h. Retempering concrete in accordance with the limits
contaminated shall not be used in concrete; of ASTM C94M shall be permitted unless otherwise
restricted by the licensed design professional;
c. Equipment for mixing and transporting concrete shall
conform to ASTM C94M or ASTM C685M;

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i. After starting, concreting shall be carried on as a at the same time and from the same samples as
continuous operation until the completion of a panel standard-cured cylinders;
or section, as defined by its boundaries or
predetermined joints; 2. Field-cured cylinders shall be cured in
accordance with the field curing procedure of
j. Concrete shall be consolidated by suitable means ASTM C31 M and tested in accordance with
during placement and shall be worked around ASTM C39M.
reinforcement and embedments and into corners of
forms; c. Procedures for protecting and curing concrete shall
be considered adequate if (I) or (2) are satisfied:
k. Top surfaces of vertically formed lifts shall be
generally level. I. Average strength of field-cured cylinders at test
age designated for determination of {~ is equal
426.5.3 Curing Concrete to or at least 85 percent of that of companion
standard-cured cylinders;
426.5.3.1 Design Information:
2. Average strength of field-cured cylinders at test
a. If supplementary tests of field-cured specimens are age exceeds f~ by more than 3.5 MPa.
required to verify adequacy of curing and protection,
the number and size of test specimens and the 426.5.4 Concreting in Cold Weather
frequency of these supplementary tests.
426.5.4.1 Design Information:
426.5.3.2 Compliance Requirements:
426.5.4.1 (a) Temperature limits for concrete as
a. Concrete, other than high-early-strength, shall be delivered in cold weather.
maintained at a temperature of at least l0°C and in a
moist condition for at least the first 7 days after 426.5.4.2 Compliance Requirements:
placement, except if accelerated curing is used;
a. Adequate equipment shall be provided for heating
b. High-early-strength concrete shall be maintained at a concrete materials and protecting concrete during
temperature of at least 10°C and in a moist condition freezing or near-freezing weather;
for at least the first 3 days after placement, except if
accelerated curing is used; b. Frozen materials or materials containing ice shall not
be used;
c. Accelerated curing to accelerate strength gain and
reduce time of curing is permitted using high c, Forms, fillers, and ground with which concrete is to
pressure steam, steam at atmospheric pressure, heat come in contact shall be free from frost and ice;
and moisture, or other process acceptable to the
licensed design professional. If accelerated curing is d. Concrete materials and production methods shall be
used, (I) and (2) shall apply: selected so that the concrete temperature at delivery
complies with the specified temperature limits.
I. Compressive strength at the load stage
considered shall be at least the strength required 426.5.5 Concreting in Hot Weather
at that load stage.
426.5.5.1 Design Information:
2. Accelerated curing shall not impair the durability
of the concrete. 426.5.5.1 (a) Temperature limits for concrete as
delivered in hot weather.
d. If required by the building official or licensed design
professional, results of tests of cylinders made and 426.5.5.2 Compliance Requirements:
cured in accordance with (I) and (2) shall be
provided in addition to results of standard-cured a. Concrete materials and production methods shall be
cylinder strength tests: selected so that the concrete temperature at delivery
complies with the specified temperature limits;
!. At least two 150 by 300 mm or at least three 100
by 200 mm field-cured cylinders shall be molded

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b. Handling, placing, protection, and curing procedures c. Immediately before new concrete is placed,
shall limit concrete temperatures or water construction joints shall be pre-wetted and standing
evaporation that could reduce strength, serviceability, water removed.
and durability of the member or structure.
426.5.7 Construction of Concrete Members
426.5.6 Construction, Contraction,and Isolation
Joints 426.5.7.1 Design Information:

426.5.6.1 Design Information: a. Details required to accommodate dimensional

changes resulting from prestressing, creep, shrinkage,
a. If required by the design, locations and details of and temperature;
construction, isolation, and contraction joints;
b. Identify if a slab-on-ground is designed as a
b. Details required for transfer of shear and other forces structural diaphragm or part of the seismic-force-
through construction joints; resisting system;

c. Surface preparation, including intentional roughening e. Details for construction of sloped or stepped footings
of hardened concrete surfaces where concrete is to be designed to act as a unit;
placed against previously hardened concrete;
d. Locations where slab and column concrete
d. Locations where shear is transferred between as- placements are required to be integrated during
rolled steel and concrete using headed studs or placement in accordance with Section 415.3;
welded reinforcing bars requiring steel to be clean
and free of paint; e. Locations where steel fiber-reinforced concrete is
required for shear resistance in accordance with
e. Surface preparation including intentional roughening Section 409.6.3 .1.
if composite topping slabs are to be cast in place on a
precast floor or roof intended to act structurally with 426.5.7.2 Compliance Requirements:
the precast members.
a. Beams, girders, or slabs supported by columns or
426.5.6.2 Compliance Requirements: walls shall not be cast until concrete in the vertical
support members is no longer plastic;
a. Joint locations or joint details not shown or that differ
from those indicated in construction documents shall b. Beams, girders, haunches, drop panels, shear caps,
be submitted for review by the licensed design and capitals shall be placed monolithically as part of
professional; a slab system, unless otherwise shown in construction
documents;
b. Except for prestressed concrete, construction joints in
floor and roof systems shall be located within the c. At locations where slab and column concrete
middle third of spans of slabs, beams, and girders placements are required to be integrated during
unless otherwise approved by the licensed design placement, column concrete shall extend full slab
professional; depth at least 0.60 m into floor slab from face of
column and be integrated with floor concrete;
c. Construction Joints in girders shall be offset a
distance of at least two times the width of intersecting d. Saw-cutting in slabs-on-ground identified in the
beams, measured from the face of the intersecting construction documents as structural diaphragms or
beam, unless otherwise approved by the licensed part of the seismic-force-resisting system shall not be
design professional; permitted unless specifically indicated or approved
by the licensed design professional.
d. Surface of concrete construction Joints shall be
intentionally roughened if specified. Otherwise,
construction joints shall be cleaned and laitance
removed before new concrete is placed;

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426.6 Reinforcement Materials and Construction 426.6.2 Placement

Requirements
426.6.2.1 Design Information.
426.6.1 General
a. Tolerances on location of reinforcement taking into
426.6.1.1 Design Information consideration tolerances on d and specified concrete
cover in accordance with Table 426.6.2.1 (a);
a. ASTM designation and grade of reinforcement; Table 426.6.2.l(a)
Tolerances on d and Specified Cover
b. Type, size, location requirements, detailing, and
embedment length of reinforcement; Tolerance
d, Tolerance on specified
on d,
mm. concrete cover, mm.111
c. Concrete cover to reinforcement; mm.
-10
d. Location and length of lap splices; :::200 ±10 Smaller of
- G) * specified cover
e. Type and location of mechanical splices; -12

f. Type and location of end-bearing splices;

>200 ±12 Smaller of
- G) * specified cover
ru Tolerance for cover to formed soffits is- 6 mm.
g. Type and location of welded splices and other
required welding of reinforcing bars; b. Tolerance for longitudinal location of bends and ends
of reinforcement in accordance with Table
h. ASTM designation for protective coatings of non- 426.6.2. l (b ). The tolerance for specified concrete
prestressed reinforcement; cover in Table 426.6.2. l(a) shall also apply at
discontinuous ends of members.
,. Corrosion protection for exposed reinforcement
intended to be bonded with extensions on future Table 426.6.2.l(b)
Work. Tolerances for Longitudinal Location of Bends
and Ends of Reinforcement
426.6.1.2 Compliance Requirements
Tolerances,
a. Mill test reports for reinforcement shall be submitted; Location of bends or reinforcement ends
mm.
Discontinuous ends of brackets and corbels ±12
b. Non-prestressed reinforcement with rust, mill scale, Discontinuous ends of other members ±25
or a combination of both shall be considered Other locations ±50
satisfactory, provided a hand-wire-brushed
representative test specimen of the reinforcement
426.6.2.2 Compliance Requirements
complies with the applicable ASTM specification for
the minimum dimensions (including height of
a. Reinforcement, including bundled bars, shall be
deformations) and weight per unit length;
placed within required tolerances and supported to
prevent displacement beyond required tolerances
c. Prestressing reinforcement shall be free of mill scale,
during concrete placement;
pitting, and excessive rust. A light coating of rust
shall be permitted;
b. Spiral units shall be continuous bar or wire placed
with even spacing and without distortion beyond the
d. At the time concrete is placed, reinforcement to be
tolerances for the specified dimensions;
bonded shall be clean of mud, oil, or other deleterious
coatings that decrease bond.
c. Splices of reinforcement shall be made only as
permitted in the construction documents, or as
authorized by the licensed design professional;

d. For longitudinal column bars forming an endbearing

splice, the bearing of square cut ends shall be held in
concentric contact;

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e. Bar ends shall terminate in flat surfaces within 1.5 e. For post-installed anchors, parameters associated
•. degrees of a right angle to the axis of the bars and with the strength used for design, including anchor
shall be fitted within 3 degrees of full bearing after category, concrete strength, and aggregate type;
assembly.
f. For adhesive anchors, parameters associated with the
426.6.3 Bending characteristic bond stress used for design in
accordance with Section 417.4.5 including minimum
426.6.3.1 Compliance Requirements age of concrete, concrete temperature range, moisture
condition of concrete at time of installation, type of
a. Reinforcement shall be bent cold prior to placement, lightweight concrete if applicable, and requirements
unless otherwise permitted by the licensed design for hole drilling and preparation;
professional;
g. Qualification requirements for installers of anchors in
b. Field bending of reinforcement partially embedded in accordance with Section 417.8.1;
concrete shall not be permitted, except as shown in
the construction documents or permitted by the h. Adhesive anchors installed in a horizontal or
licensed design professional; upwardly inclined orientation, if they support
sustained tension loads;
c. Offset bars shall be bent before placement in the
forms. i. Required certifications for installers of adhesive
anchors that are installed in a horizontal or upwardly
426.6.4 Welding inclined orientation to support sustained tension loads
in accordance with Sections 417.8.2.2 and 417.8.2.3;
426.6.4.1 Compliance Requirements.
j. For adhesive anchors, proof loading where required
a. Welding of all non-prestressed bars shall conform to in accordance with Section 417 .8.2. l;
the requirements of A WS D l .4M. ASTM
specifications for bar reinforcement, except for k. Corrosion protection for exposed anchors intended
ASTM A 706M, shall be supplemented to require a for attachment with future Work.
mill test report of material properties that
demonstrate conformance to the requirements in 426.7.2 Compliance Requirements
AWS Dl.4M;
a. Post-installed anchors shall be installed in accordance
b. Welding of crossing bars shall not be used for with the Manufacturer's Printed Installation
assembly of reinforcement unless permitted by the Instructions (MPII).
licensed design professional.
426.8 Embedments
426.7 Anchoring to Concrete
426.8.1 Design Information:
426.7.1 Design Information
a. Type, size, details, and location of embedments
a. Requirements for assessment and qualification of designed by the licensed design professional;
anchors for the applicable conditions of use in
accordance with Section 417 .1.3; b. Reinforcement required to be placed perpendicular to
pipe embedments;
b. Type, size, location requirements, effective
embedment depth, and installation requirements for c. Specified concrete cover for pipe embedments with
anchors; their fittings;

c. Minimum edge distance of anchors in accordance d. Corrosion protection for exposed embedments
with Section417.7; intended to be connected with future Work.

d. Inspection requirements in accordance with Section 426.8.2 Compliance Requirements:

426.13;
a. Type, size, details, and location of embedments not
shown in the construction documents shall be

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submitted for review by the licensed design strength, and stability until permanent connections
professional; are completed;
•'
b. Aluminum embedments shall be coated or covered to e. If approved by the licensed design professional, items.
prevent aluminum-concrete reaction and electrolytic embedded while the concrete is in a plastic state shall
action between aluminum and steel; satisfy ( 1) through ( 4 ):

c. Pipes and fittings not shown in the construction 1. Embedded items shall protrude from the precast
documents shall be designed to resist effects of the concrete members or remain exposed for
material, pressure, and temperature to which they will inspection;
be subjected;
2. Embedded items are not required to be hooked or
d. No liquid, gas, or vapor, except water not exceeding tied to reinforcement within the concrete;
32 °C or 0.35 MPa pressure, shall be placed in the
pipes until the concrete has attained its specified 3. Embedded items shall be maintained m the
strength; correct position while the concrete remains
plastic;
e. ln solid slabs, piping, except for radiant heating or
snow melting, shall be placed between top and 4. The concrete shall be consolidated around
bottom reinforcement; embedded items.

f. Conduit and piping shall be fabricated and installed 426.10 Additional Requirements for Prestressed
so that cutting, bending, or displacement of Concrete
reinforcement from its specified location is not
required. · 426.10.1 Design Information:

426.9 Additional Requirements for Precast a. Magnitude and location of prestressing forces;
Concrete
b. Stressing sequence of tendons;
426.9.1 Design Information:
c. Type, size, details, and location of post-tensioning
a. Dimensional tolerances for precast members and anchorages for systems selected by the licensed
interfacing members; design professional;

b. Details of lifting devices, embedments, and related d. Tolerances for placement of tendons and post-
reinforcement required to resist temporary loads from tensioning ducts in accordance with Table
handling, storage, transportation, and erection, if 426.6.2.1 (a);
designed by the licensed design professional.
e. Materials and details of corrosion protection for
426.9.2 Compliance Requirements: unbonded tendons, external tendons, couplers, end
fittings, post-tensioning anchorages, and anchorage
a. Members shall be marked to indicate location and regions;
orientation in the structure and date of manufacture;
f. Requirements for ducts for bonded tendons;
b. Identification marks on members shall correspond to
erection drawings; g. Requirements for grouting of bonded tendons,
including maximum water-soluble chloride ion (Cl)
c. Design and details of lifting devices, embedments, content requirements in Section 419.4.1.
and related reinforcement required to resist
temporary loads from handling, storage, 426.10.2 Compliance Requirements:
transportation, and erection shall be provided if not
designed by the licensed design professional; a. Type, size, details, and location of post-tensioning
anchorage systems not shown in the construction
d. During erection, precast members and structures shall documents shall be submitted to the licensed design
be supported and braced to ensure proper alignment, professional for review;

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b. Tendons and post-tensioning ducts shall be placed exception to these strength requirements is provided
within required tolerances and supported to prevent in Section 426.10.2(k);
displacement beyond required tolerances during
concrete placement; k. Lower concrete compressive strength than required
by Section 426.10.2(j) shall be permitted if (I) or (2)
c. Couplers shall be placed in areas approved by the is satisfied:
licensed design professional and enclosed in housings
long enough to permit necessary movements; 1. Oversized anchorage devices are used to
compensate for a lower concrete compressive
d. Burning or welding operations in the vicinity of strength;
prestressing reinforcement shall be performed in such
a manner that prestressing reinforcement is not 2. Prestressing reinforcement is stressed to no more
subject to welding sparks, ground currents, or than 50 percent of the final prestressing force.
temperatures that degrade the properties of the
reinforcement; 426.11 Formwork

c. Prestressing force and friction losses shall be verified 426.11.1 Design of Formwork
by ( 1) and (2):
426.11.1.1 Design Information:
l. Measured elongation of prestressed
reinforcement compared with elongation a. Requirement for the contractor to design, fabricate,
calculated using the modulus of elasticity install, and remove formwork;
determined from tests or as reported by the
manufacturer; b. Location of composite members requiring shoring;

2. Jacking force measured using calibrated c. Requirements for removal of shoring of composite
equipment such as a hydraulic pressure gauge, members.
load cell, or dynamometer.
426.11.1.2 Compliance Requirements:
f. The cause of any difference in force determination
between (1) and (2) of Section 426.10.2( e) that a. Design offormwork shall consider (I) through (5):
exceeds 5 percent fi r I reten i ned construction or 7
percent for post-tensioned construction shall be l. Method of concrete placement;
ascertained and corrected unless otherwise approved
by the licensed design professional; 2. Rate of concrete placement;

g. Loss of prestress force due to unreplaced broken 3. Construction loads, including vertical,
prestressed reinforcement shall not exceed 2 percent; horizontal, and impact;

h. If the transfer of force from the anchorages of the 4. Avoidance of damage to previously constructed
pretensioning bed to the concrete is accomplished by members;
flame cutting prestressed reinforcement, the cutting
locations and cutting sequence shall be selected to 5. For post-tensioned members, allowance for
avoid undesired temporary stresses in pretensioned movement of the member during application of
members; the prestressing force without damage to the
member.
1. Long lengths of exposed pretensioned strand shall be
cut near the member to minimize shock to the b. Formwork fabrication and installation shall result in a
concrete; final structure that conforms to shapes, lines, and
dimensions of the members as required by the
j. Prestressing reinforcement in post-tensioned construction documents;
construction shall not be stressed until the concrete
compressive strength is at least 17 MPa for single- c. Formwork shall be sufficiently tight to inhibit
strand or bar tendons, 28 MPa for multi-strand leakage of paste or mortar;
tendons, or a higher strength, if required. An

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d. Formwork shall be braced or tied together to strength to support such additional loads and
maintain position and shape. without impairing serviceability.

426.11.2 Removal of Formwork 426.12 Concrete Evaluation and Acceptance

426.11.2.1 Compliance requirements: 426.12.1 General

a. Before starting construction, the contractor shall 426.12.1.1 Compliance Requirements:

develop a procedure and schedule for removal of
formwork and installation of reshores, and shall a. A strength test shall be the average of the strengths of
calculate the loads transferred to the structure during at least two I 50x300 mm cylinders or at least three
this process; IOOx2QO mm cylinders made from the same sample
of concrete and tested at 28 days or at test age
b. Structural analysis and concrete strength designated for{~;
requirements used in planning and implementing the
formwork removal and reshore installation shall be b. The testing agency performing acceptance testing
furnished by the contractor to the licensed design shall comply with ASTM Cl077;
professional and, when requested, to the building
official; c. Qualified field testing technicians shall perform tests
on fresh concrete at the job site, prepare specimens
c. No construction loads shall be placed on, nor any for standard curing, prepare specimens for field
formwork removed from, any part of the structure curing, if required, and record the temperature of the
under construction except when that portion of the fresh concrete when preparing specimens for strength
structure in combination with remaining formwork tests;
has sufficient strength to support safely its weight
and loads placed thereon and without impairing d. Qualified laboratory technicians shall perform
serviceability; required laboratory tests;

d. Sufficient strength shall be demonstrated by e. All reports of acceptance tests shall be provided to
structural analysis considering anticipated loads, the licensed design professional, contractor, concrete
strength of formwork, and an estimate of in-place producer, and, if requested, to the owner and the
concrete strength; building official.

e. The estimate of in-place concrete strength shall be 426.12.2 Frequency of Testing

based on tests of field-cured cylinders or on other
procedures to evaluate concrete strength approved by 426.12.2.1 Compliance Requirements:
the licensed design professional and, when requested,
approved by the building official; a. Samples for preparing strength test specimens of each
concrete mixture placed each day shall be taken in
f. Formwork shall be removed in such a manner not to accordance with (I) through (3):
impair safety and serviceability of the structure;
I. At least once a day;
g. Concrete exposed by formwork removal shall have
sufficient strength not to be damaged by the removal; 2. At least once for each 110 m3 of concrete;

h. Formwork supports for post-tensioned members shall 3. At least once for each 460 m2·of surface area for
not be removed until sufficient post-tensioning has slabs or walls.
been applied to enable post-tensioned members to
support their dead load and anticipated construction b. On a given project, if total volume of concrete is such
loads: that frequency of testing would provide fewer than
five strength tests for a given concrete mixture,
1. No construction loads exceeding the strength test specimens shall be made from at least
combination of superimposed dead load plus live five randomly selected batches or from each batch if
load including reduction shall be placed on any fewer than five batches are used;
unshared portion of the structure under
construction, unless analysis indicates adequate

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c. If the total quantity of a given concrete mixture is below {~ by more than the limit allowed for
less than 38 rrr', strength tests are not required if acceptance;
" evidence of satisfactory strength is submitted to and
approved by the building official. c. Cores shall be obtained, moisture-conditioned by
storage in watertight bog or containers, transported
426.12.3 Acceptance Criteria for Standard- Cured to the testing agency and tested in accordance with
Specimens ASTM "42. ores hall be tested between 48 hours
and 7 days after coring unless otherwise approved by
426.12.3.1 Compliance Requirements: the licensed design professional. The specifier of
tests referenced in ASTM C42M shall be the licensed
a. Specimens for acceptance tests shall be in accordance design professional;
with (1) and (2):
d. Concrete in an area represented by core tests shall be
1. Sampling of concrete for strength test specimens considered structurally adequate if (I) and (2) are
shall be in accordance with ASTM Cl 72M; satisfied:

2. Cylinders for strength tests shall be made and 1. The average of three cores is equal to at least 85
standard-cured in accordance with ASTM C31 M percent of{~;
and tested in accordance with ASTM C39M.
2. No single core is less than 75 percent off~-
b. Strength level of a concrete mixture shall be
acceptable if (1) and (2) are satisfied: e. Additional testing of cores extracted from locations
represented by erratic core strength results shall be
1. Every arithmetic average of any three permitted;
consecutive strength tests equals or exceeds j'[;
f. If criteria of for evaluating structural adequacy based
2. No strength test falls below f~ by more than 3.5 11 core strength results arc not met, and if the
MPa if/~ is 35 MPa or less; or by more than truotural adequacy rcmai 11s in doubt the responsible
0.10/~ if t; exceeds 35 MPa. authority hall be permitted to order a strength
evaluation in accordance with eoti 11 427 for the
c. If either of the requirements of Section 426.12.3. l(b) questionable portion of the structure or take other
are not satisfied, steps shall be taken to increase the appropriate action.
average of subsequent strength results;
426.12.5 Acceptance of Steel Fiber-Reinforced
d. Requirements for investigating low strength-test Concrete
results shall apply if the requirements of Section
426.12.3.l(b)(2) are not met. 426.12.5.1 Compliance Requirements:

426.12.4 Investigation of Low Strength-Test Results a. Steel fiber-reinforced concrete used for shear
resistance shall satisfy (1) through (3):
426.12.4.1 Compliance Requirements:
I. The compressive strength acceptance criteria for
a. If any nrength test f iandard-cured cylinder foll' standard-cured specimens;
b low /~ by more than the limit allowed for
acceptance, or if tests of field-cured cylind rs 2. The residual strength obtained from flexural
indicate deficienci s in protection and uring, steps testing in accordance with ASTM Cl609M at a
hall be taken to nsure that structural adequacy or mid-span deflection of 1/300 of the span length
the structure is not jeopardized; is at least the greater of (i) and (ii):

b. If the likelihood of low-strength concrete is I. 90 percent of the measured first-peak

confirmed and calculations indicate that structural strength obtained from a flexural test and;
adequacy is significantly reduced, tests of cores
drilled from the area in question in accordance with ii. 90 percent of the strength corresponding
ASTM C42M shall be permitted. In such cases, three to 0.62ffi.
cores shall be taken for each strength test that falls

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3. The residual strength obtained from flexural c. The date and time of mixing, quantity, proportions of
testing in accordance with ASTM Cl 609M at a materials used, approximate placement location in the
- mid-span deflection of 1/150 of the span length structure, and results of tests for fresh and hardened
is at least the greater of (i) and (ii): concrete properties for all concrete mixtures used in
the Work;
i. 75 percent of the measured first-peak
strength obtained from a flexural test and; d. Concrete temperatures and protection given to
concrete during placement and curing when the
ii. 75 percent of the strength corresponding ambient temperature falls below 5 °C or rises above
to 0.62ffc. 35°C.

426.13 Inspection 426.13.2.3 Test reports shall be reviewed to verify

compliance with Section 420.2.2.5 if ASTM A615M
426.13.1 General deformed reinforcement is used to resist earthquake-
induced flexure, axial forces, or both in special moment
426.13.1.1 Concrete construction shall be inspected as frames, special structural walls, and components of
required by the general building code. special structural walls including coupling beams and
wall piers.
426.13.1.2 In the absence of general building code
inspection requirements, concrete construction shall be 426.13.3 Items Requiring Inspection
inspected throughout the various Work stages by or under
the supervision of a licensed design professional or by a 426.13.3.I Unless otherwise specified in the general
qualified inspector in accordance with the provisions of building code, items requiring verification and inspection
this section. shall be continuously or periodically inspected in
accordance with Sections 426.13.3.2 and 426.13.3.3.
426.13.1.3 The licensed design professional, a person
under the supervision of a licensed design professional, or 426.13.3.2 Items requiring continuous inspection shall
a qualified inspector shall verify compliance with include (a) through (d):
construction documents.
a. Placement of concrete;
426.13.1.4 For continuous construction inspection of
special moment frames, qualified inspectors under the b. Tensioning of prestressing steel and grouting of
supervisron of the licensed design professional bonded tendons;
responsible for the structural design or under the
supervision of a licensed design professional with c. Installation of adhesive anchors in horizontal or
demonstrated capability to supervise inspection of these upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained
elements shall inspect placement of reinforcement and tension loads in accordance with Section 417.8.2.4;
concrete.
d. Reinforcement for special moment frames.
426.13.2 Inspection reports
426.13.3.3 Items requiring periodic inspection shall
426.13.2.1 Inspection reports shall document inspected include (a) through (g):
items and be developed throughout each construction
Work stage by the licensed design professional, person a. Placement of reinforcement, embedments, and post-
under the supervision of a licensed design professional, or tensioning tendons;
qualified inspector. Records of the inspection shall be
preserved by the party performing the inspection for at b. Curing method and duration of curing for each
least two years after completion of the project. member;

426.13.2.2 Inspection reports shall document (a) c. Construction and removal of forms and reshoring;
through (e)
d. Sequence of erection and connection of precast
a. General progress of the Work; members;

b. Any significant construction loadings on completed e. Verification of in-place concrete strength before
floors, members, or walls; stressing post-tensioned reinforcement and before

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removal of shores and formwork from beams and SECTION 427

•. - structural slabs;
STRENGTH EVALUATION OF
f. Installation of cast-in anchors, expansion anchors, EXISTING STRUCTURES
and undercut anchors in accordance with Section
417.8.2; 427.1 Scope

g. Installation of adhesive anchors where continuous 427.1.1 Provisions of this section shall apply to the
inspection is not required in accordance with Section strength evaluation of existing structures by analytical
417.8.2.4 or as a condition of the assessment in means or by load testing.
accordance with AC! 355.4M.
427.2 General

427.2.1 If there is doubt that a part or all of a structure

meets the safety requirements f this 'ode and the
structure is to remain in service, a Lr ngth evaluation
shall be carried out as re [uircd by th' licensed design
professional or building official.

427.2.2 If the effect of a strength deficiency is well

under no cl
and it is practi al to measure the dimensions
and determine the material properties of the members
requir d for analysi an analytical evaluation of strength
based on thi inrormauon is permitted. Required data
shall be determined in accordance with Section 427.3.

427.2.3 If the effect of a strength deficiency is not well

understood or it i not practical lo meas ure the dimensions
and determin the material pr petties of the members
required fi r analysis, a load test i required in accordance
with Section 427.4.

427.2.4 If uncertainty about the strength of part or all

of a structure involves deterioration, and if the observed
response during the load test satisfies th acceptance
riteria in Section 427.4.5 the structure or part of the
structure is permitted lo remain in er ice for a time
period specified by the licensed de ign professional. I
deemed n ces ary by the licen ed de ign profes ional
periodic re-evaluations shall be conducted.

427.3 Analytical Strength Evaluation

427.3.1 Verification of As-built Condition

427.3.1.1 Dimensions of members shall be established at

critical sections.

427.3.l.2 Locations and sizes f reinforcement hall be

determined by mea urement, IL shall be permitted I base
reinforcement locations on available drawings if field-
veri fled at representative location to confirm the
information on the drawings.

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427.3.1.3 If required, an estimated equivalent f~ shall 427.4.1.4 A precast member to be made composite with
be based on analysis of results of cylinder tests from the cast-in-place concrete shall be permitted to be tested in
•' original construction or tests of cores removed from the flexure as a precast member alone in accordance with (a)
part of the structure where strength is in question. and (b):

427.3.1.4 The method for obtaining and testing cores a. Test loads shall be applied only when calculations
shall be in accordance with ASTM C42M. indicate the isolated precast member will not fail by
compression or buckling;
427.3.1.5 The properties of reinforcement are permitted
to be based on tensile tests of representative samples of b. The test load, when applied to the precast member
the material in the structure. alone, shall induce the same total force in the tensile
reinforcement as would be produced by loading the
427.3.2 Strength Reduction Factors composite member with the test load in accordance
with Section 427.4.2.
427.3.2.1 If dimensions, size and location of
reinforcement, and material properties are determined in 427.4.2 Test Load Arrangement and Load Factors
accordance with Section 427.3.1, it is permitted to
increase q, from the design values elsewhere in this Code, 427.4.2.1 Test load arrangements shall be selected to
however q, shall not exceed the limits in Table 427.3.2.1. maximize the deflection, load effects, and stresses in the
critical regions of the members being evaluated.
Table 427.3.2.1
Maximum Permissible Strength Reduction Factors 427.4.2.2 The total test load, Tt, including dead load
already in place shall be at least the greatest of (a), (b ),
Maximum and(c):
Transverse
Strength Classification Permissible
reinforcement
Flexure, Tension a. Tt = 1. 15D + 1. SL+ 0. 4(Lror R) ( 427.4.2.2a)
All cases 1.0
Axial. or Controlled
Compression S irals* 0.9
both --I
Controlled Other 0.8
Shear,
--1 b. T1 = 1.15D + 0. 9L + 1. S(Lror R) ( 427.4.2.2b)
Torsion, 0.8
or both
Bearin 0.8 c. Ti= 1.3D (427.4.2.2c)
• Spirals shall satisfy Sections 410.7.6,3, 420.2.2, and 425.7,3.

427.4.2.3 It is permitted to reduce L in Section 427.4.2.2

427.4 Strength Evaluation by Load Test in accordance with the general building code.

427.4.1 General 427.4.2.4 The load factor on the live load L in Section
427.4.2.2(b) shall be permitted to be reduced to 0.45
427.4.1.1 Load tests shall be conducted in a manner that except for parking structures, areas occupied as places of
provides for safety of life and the structure during the test. public assembly, or areas where L is greater than 4.8
kPa.
427.4.1.2 Safety measures shall not interfere with the
load test or affect the results. 427.4.3 Test Load Application
427.4.1.3 The portion of the structure subject to the test 427.4.3.1 Total test load, Tt, shall be applied in at least
load shall be at least 56 days old. If the owner of the four approximately equal increments.
structure, the contractor, the licensed design professional,
and all other involved parties agree, it shall be permitted
I
427.4.3.2 Uniform T, shall be applied in a manner that 1,
to perform the load test at an earlier age. ensures uniform distribution of the load transmitted to the
structure or portion of the structure being tested. Arching
of the test load shall be avoided.

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427.4.3.3 After the final load increment is applied, rt 427.4.5.6 If Section 427.4.5.5 is not satisfied, it shall be
shall remain on the structure for at least 24 hours unless permitted to repeat the load test provided that the second
signs of distress, as noted in Section 427.4.5, are load test begins no earlier than 72 hours after removal of
observed. externally applied loads from the first load test.

427.4.3.4 After all response measurements are recorded, 427.4.5.7 Portions of the structure tested in the second
the test load shall be removed as soon as practical. load test shall be considered acceptable if:

427.4.4 Response Measurements

!J.z
A<- 5
Llr-
(427.4.5.?b)
427.4.4.1 Response measurements, such as deflection,
strain, slip, and crack width, shall be made at locations
where maximum response is expected. Additional 427.5 Reduced Load Rating
measurements shall be made if required.
427.5.1 If the structure under investigation does not
427.4.4.2 The initial value for all applicable response satisfy conditions or criteria of Section 427.3 or 427.4.5,
measurements shall be obtained not more than I hour the structure shall be permitted for use at a lower load
before applying the first load increment. rating, based on the results of the load test or analysis, if
approved by the building official.
427.4.4.3 A set of response measurements shall be
recorded after each load increment is applied and after rt
has been applied on the structure for at least 24 hours.

427.4.4.4 A set of final response measurements shall be

made 24 hours after rt is removed.

427.4.5 Acceptance Criteria

427.4.5.1 The portion of the structure tested shall show

no spalling or crushing of concrete, or other evidence of
failure.

427.4.5.2 Members tested shall not exhibit cracks

indicating imminent shear failure.

427.4.5.3 In regions of members without transverse

reinforcement, structural cracks inclined to the
longitudinal axis and having a horizontal projection
greater than the depth of the member shall be evaluated.
For variable-depth members, the depth shall be measured
at the mid-length of the crack.

427.4.5.4 In regions of anchorage and lap splices of

reinforcement, short inclined cracks or horizontal cracks
along the line of reinforcement shall be evaluated.

427.4.5.5 Measured deflections shall satisfy (a) or (b):

,2
a. fl 1-< t (427.4.5.5a)
ZO, OOOh
ll1
b. !J.<- ( 427.4.5.Sb)
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SECTION 428 dependent effects, and compatibility of strains. The

analysis shall represent to a suitable approximation three-
.,. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS dimensional action of the shell together with its auxiliary
FOR CONCRETE THIN SHELLS members.

428.1 Scope and Definitions 428.1.9 Experimental Analysis

428.1.1 Provisions of this section shall apply to thin An analysis procedure based on the measurement of
shell and folded plate concrete structures, including ribs deformations or strains, or both, of the structure or its
and edge members. model; experimental analysis is based on either elastic or
inelastic behavior.
428.1.2 All provisions of this Code not specifically
excluded, and not in conflict with provisions of Section 428.2 Analysis and Design
428, shall apply to thin-shell structures.
428.2.1 Elastic behavior shall be an accepted basis for
428.1.3 Thin Shells determining internal forces and displacements of thin
shells. This behavior shall be permitted to be established
Three-dimensional spatial structures made up of one or by computations based on an analysis of the uncracked
more curved slabs or folded plates whose thicknesses are concrete structure in which the material is assumed
small compared to their other dimensions. Thin shells are linearly elastic, homogeneous and isotropic. Poisson's
characterized by their three-dimensional load-carrying ratio of concrete shall be permitted to be taken equal to
behavior, which is determined by the geometry of their zero.
forms, by the manner in which they are supported, and by
the nature of the applied load. 428.2.2 Inelastic analysis shall be permitted to be used
where it can be shown that such methods provide a safe
428.1.4 Folded Plates basis for design.

A class of shell structure formed by joining flat, thin slabs 428.2.3 Equilibrium checks of internal resistances and
along their edges to create a three-dimensional spatial external loads shall be made to ensure consistency of
structure. results.

428.1.5 Ribbed Shells 428.2.4 Experimental or numerical analysis procedures

shall be permitted. where it can be shown that such
Spatial structures with material placed primarily along procedures provide a safe basis for design.
certain preferred rib lines, with the area between the ribs
filled with thin slabs or left open. 428.2.5 Approximate methods of analysis shall be
permitted where it can be shown that such methods
428.1.6 Auxiliary Members provide a safe basis for design.

Ribs or edge beams that serve to strengthen, stiffen, or 428.2.6 In prestressed shells, the analysis shall also
support the shell; usually, auxiliary members act jointly consider behavior under loads induced during
with the shell. prestressing, at cracking load, and at factored load. Where
tendons are draped within a shell, design shall take into
428.1.7 Elastic Analysis account force components on the shell resulting from the
tendon profile not lying in one plane.
An analysis of deformations and internal forces based on
equilibrium, compatibility of strains, and assumed elastic 428.2.7 The thickness of a shell and its reinforcement
behavior, and representing to a suitable approximation the shall be proportioned for the required strength and
three-dimensional action of the shell together with its serviceability, using either the strength design method of
auxiliary members. Section 422. I .3 or the design method of Section 424.

428.1.8 Inelastic Analysis 428.2.8 Shell instability shall be investigated and

shown by design to be precluded.
An analysis of deformations and internal forces based on
equilibrium, nonlinear stress-strain relations for concrete 428.2.9 Auxiliary members shall be designed
and reinforcement, consideration of cracking and time- according to the applicable provisions of this chapter. It

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hull be permiued to a , urnc lhftl a portion r the shell 428.4.2 Cast-in-place Prestressed Concrete
qual to th llangc width as specified in ction 409.2.4,
acts with th auxiliary member. In uch p rtion the or Prestressed cast-in-place concrete shells shall have
shell, the reinforcement pcrpen licular 10 the auxiliary specified cover for reinforcement, ducts, and end fittings
member shall b at least equal t that required for the at least that given in Table 428.4.2.
flange of a 'I-beam by Section 409.2.4.4.
Table 428.4.2
428.2.10 Strength design of shell slabs for membrane Specified Concrete Cover for Cast-in Place
and bending forces shall be based on the distribution of Prestressed Concrete Shells
stresses and strains as determined from either elastic or an
inelastic analysis. Specified
Concrete
Reinforcement Cover,
exposure
428.2.11 In a region where membrane cracking ts mm
predicted, the nominal compressive strength parallel to Prestressing tendons and
Exposed to
the cracks shall be taken as 0. 4 f~. weather or in prestressing reinforcement; 25
25
contact with the mm c/J bar, MW200 or MD
428.3 Design Strength ground 200 wire and smaller
28 mm d
428.3.1 Specified compressive strength of concrete f~ Not exposed to Prestressing tendons and
20
at 28 days shall not be less than 2 I MPa. weather or in rrestre sin reinforcement
contact with the 20 mm <f, bar and larger db
428.3.2 Specified yield strength of non-prestressed ground 16 mm <f, bar, MW200 or
10
reinforcement f y shall not exceed 420 MPa. MD200 wire, and smaller

428.4 peci lied over for Thin hells Unless a great r 428.4.3 Precast Non-Prestressed or Prestressed
c ncrete cover is required by the eneral Building od Concrete Manufactured Under Plant
fi r lire protection, specified c ncr te cover shall be in Conditions
accordance with Section 428.4.1 through 428.4.3. For
shells subjected to corrosiv • environments 428.4.4 hall Precasi non-prestres ed concrete manufactured under
apply. plant conditions shells shall have specified cover for
reinforcement duct and end fittings at least that given in
428.4.1 Cast-in-place Non-Prestressed Concrete Table 428.4.3.

Non-prestressed cast-in-place concrete shells shall have Table 428.4.3

specified cover for reinforcement shall be at least that Specified Concrete Cover for Precast Non-Prestressed
given in Table 428.4.1. or Prestressed Concrete Shells Manufactured Under
Plant Conditions
Table 428.4.1
Specified Concrete Cover for Cast-in Place Non- Specified
Prestressed Concrete Shells Concrete
Reinforcement Cover,
exposure
mm
20 mm <f, through 36 mm c/J
Concrete Specified
Reinforcement bars. Tendons and
exposure Cover,mm
Exposed to prestressing reinforcement 40
Exposed to weather or in larger than 16 mm <f,
20 mm <f, or larger 50
weather or in contact with the throu h 40 mm
contact with the 16 mm <f,, MW200 or ground 16 mm <f, bar, MW200 or
ground MD200 wire, and 40 MD200 wire, and smaller;
32
smaller Tendons and strands 16
Not exposed to mm and smaller
20 mm <f, or larger 20
weather or in Not exposed to Prestressing tendons and
20
contact with the 16 mm <f,, MW200 or weather or in ircstressin reinforcement
ground MD200 wire, and 12 contact with the 20 mm <f, bar and larger 16
smaller ground 16 mm <f, bar, MW200 or
10
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428.4.4 Specified Concrete Cover Requirements for Grade 420 reinforcement or 0.0020 for Grade 280
Corrosive Environments reinforcement.

428.4.4.1 In corrosive environment or other severe 428.5.4 Reinforcement for shear and bending moments
exposure conditions, the specified concrete cover shall be about axes in the plane of the shell slab shall be calculated
increased as deemed necessary and specified by the in accordance with Sections 406, 407 and 408.
licensed design professional. The applicable requirements
for concrete based on exposure categories in Section 428.5.5 The area of shell tension reinforcement shall
419.3.1.1 shall be satisfied, or other protection shall be be limited so that the reinforcement will yield before
provided. either crushing of concrete in compression or shell
buckling can take place.
428.4.4.2 For prestressed concrete members classified as
Class T or C in Section 424.4.2.1 and exposed to 428.5.6 In regions of high tension, membrane
corrosive environments or other severe exposure reinforcement shall, if practical, be placed in the general
categories such as those defined in Section 419.3.1.1, the directions of the principal tensile membrane forces.
specified concrete cover shall be at least 1.5 times the Where this is not practical, it shall be permitted to place
cover for prestressed reinforcement required by Section membrane reinforcement in two or more component
405.1.2 for cast-in-place prestressed concrete members directions.
and Section 405 .1.3 for precast concrete members.
428.5.7 If the direction of reinforcement varies more
428.4.4.3 The increase cover requirement of Section than IO degrees from the direction of principal tensile
428.4.4.2 need not be satisfied if the precompressed membrane force, the amount of reinforcement shall be
tensile zone is not in tension under sustained loads. reviewed in relation to cracking at service loads.

428.4.5 Concrete Surface Exposed to Earth or 428.5.8 If the magnitude of the principal tensile
Weather membrane stress within the shell varies greatly over the
area of the shell surface, reinforcement resisting the total
428.4.5.1 If concrete surface is exposed to earth or tension shall be permitted to be concentrated in the
weather, concrete cover provisions shall be in accordance regions of largest tensile stress where it can be shown that
with Section 420.6.1. this provides a safe basis for design. The ratio of shell
reinforcement in any portion of the tensile zone shall be at
428.5 Shell Reinforcement least 0.0035 based on the overall thickness of the shell.

428.5.1 Shell reinforcement shall be provided to resist 428.5.9 Reinforcement required to resist shell bending
tensile stresses from internal membrane forces, to resist moments shall be proportioned with due regard to the
tension from bending and twisting moments, to limit simultaneous action of membrane axial forces at the same
shrinkage and temperature cracking and as reinforcement location. Where shell reinforcement is required in only
at shell boundaries, load attachments and shell openings. one face to resist bending moments, equal amounts shall
be placed near both surfaces of the shell even though a
428.5.2 Tensile reinforcement shall be provided in two reversal of bending moments is not indicated by the
or more directions and shall be proportioned such that its analysis.
resistance in any direction equals or exceeds the
component of internal forces in that direction. 428.5.10 Shell reinforcement in any direction shall not
be spaced farther apart than 450 mm, nor farther apart
Alternatively, reinforcement for the membrane forces in than five times the shell thickness. Where the principal
the slab shall be calculated as the reinforcement required membrane tensile stress on the gross concrete area due to
to resist axial tensile forces plus the tensile force due to factored loads exceeds 0. 33</>..l.Jfl:. reinforcement shall
shear- friction required to transfer shear across any cross not be spaced farther apart than three times the shell
section of the membrane. The assumed coefficient of thickness and 450 mm.
friction, µ, shall not exceed that specified in Section
422.9.4.2. 428.5.11 Shell reinforcement at the junction of the shell
and supporting members or edge members shall be
428.5.3 The minimum area of shell reinforcement at anchored in or extended through such members in
any section as measured in two orthogonal directions shall accordance with the requirements of Section 425, except
be at least 0.0018 times the gross area of the section for that the minimum development length shall be 1. 2.f d but
not less than 450 mm.

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428.5. 2 Splice- d velopm Ill I 11 ths o shcl I SECTION 429

reinforcement shall b gov ·rned by the pro isions of
Section 425.4.2, e ·ccpl tluu the minimum. pl ice length of ALTERNATE DESIGN METHOD
tension bars shall be I .2 times the value required by
ecuou 425, but not Jes than 450 mm. The number r 429.1 Notations
pl ices in principal tensile reinforcement shall be kept to a
practical minimum. Where splices arc necc sar , they See Section 402.2.
hall be staggered at least -e,
1 , Ith not more than one-
third of the rein I' rccrnent pli cd at any cction, 429.2 Scope

428.6 Construction 429.2.1 Non-prestressed reinforced concrete members

shall be permitted to be designed using service loads
428.6.1 When removal of formwork is based on a (without load factors) and permissible service load
specific modulus of elasticity of concrete because of stresses in accordance with provisions of Section 429.
stability or deflection considerations, the value of the
modulus of elasticity Ee shall be determined from flexural 429.2.2 For design of members not covered by Section
tests of field-cured beam specimens. The number of test 424, appropriate provisions of this Code shall apply.
specimens, the dimensions of test beam specimens, and
test procedures shall be specified by the engineer-of- 429.2.3 All applicable provisions of this Code for non-
record. prestressed concrete, except Section 406.5, shall apply to
members designed by the Alternate Design Method.
428.6.2 Contract documents shall specify the
tolerances for the shape of the shell. If construction results 429.2.4 Flexural members shall meet requirements for
in deviations from the shape greater than the specified deflection control in Section 424.2.1, and requirements of
tolerances, an analysis of the effect of the deviations shall Sections 408.7.2, 409.2.3, 409.6.1, and 409.9 of this
be made and any required remedial actions shall be taken Code.
to ensure safe behavior.
429.3 General

429.3.1 Load factors and strength reduction factors cp

shall be taken as unity for members designed by the
Alternate Design Method.

429.3.2 It shall be permitted to proportion members for

75 percent of capacities required by other parts of Section
429 when considering wind or earthquake forces
combined with other loads, provided the resulting section
is not less than that required for the combination of dead
and live load.

429.3.3 When dead load reduces effects of other loads,

members shall be designed for 85 percent of dead load in
combination with the other loads.

429.4 Permissible Service Load Stresses

429.4.1 Stresses in concrete shall not exceed the

following:
I. Flexure
Extreme fiber stress in compression 0. 45/~

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2. Shear" 429.6 Flexure

Beams and one-way slabs and footings:
Shear carried by concrete, Ve 1\ m For investigation of stresses at service loads, straight-line
theory for flexure shall be used with the following
Maximum shear carried by concrete plus shear assumptions:
reinforcement, Ve ** 'fiffi
429.6.1 Strains vary linearly as the distance from the
Joists: neutral axis, except for deep flexural members with

Shear carried by concrete, Ve /1 m overall depth-span ratios greater than 2/5 for continuous
spans and 4/5 for simple spans, a nonlinear distribution of
strain shall be considered. See Section 409.9 of this
Two-way slabs and footings:
Chapter.
Shear carried by concrete,
Ve - (tJ (1 + 2/Pe),.{f; 429.6.2 Stress-strain relationship of concrete is a
straight line under service loads within permissible
but not greater than ~,.ff; service load stresses.

3. Bearing on loaded area+ 0. 3f~ 429.6.3 In reinforced concrete members, concrete

resists no tension.
429.4.2 Tensile stress in reinforcement f 5shall not
exceed the following: 429.6.4 It shall be permitted to take the modular ratio,
n = Es/ Ee,as the nearest whole number (but not less than
I. Grade 280 reinforcement 140 MPa
6). Except in calculations for deflections, value of nfor
lightweight concrete shall be assumed to be the same as
2. Grade 420 reinforcement or greater and welded wire for normal weight concrete of the same strength.
fabric (plain or deformed) 170 MP a
429.6.5 In doubly reinforced flexural members, an
3. For flexural reinforcement, </)10 mm or less, in one- effective modular ratio of 2£5/ Ee shall be used to
way slabs of not more than 4 m span but not greater transform compression reinforcement for stress
than 200 MP a 0. 50 f y computations. Compressive stress in such reinforcement
shall not exceed permissible tensile stress.
429.5 Development and Splices of Reinforcement
429.7 Compression Members With or Without
429.5.1 Development and splices of reinforcement Flexure
shall be as required in Section 425 of this chapter.
429.7.1 Combined flexure and axial load capacity of
429.5.2 In
satisfying requirements of Section compression members shall be taken as 40 percent of that
409.7.3.8.3, Mn shall be taken as computed moment computed in accordance with provisions in Section 422 of
capacity assuming all posrtive moment tension this Chapter.
reinforcement at the section to be stressed to the
permissible tensile stress f 5, and Vu shall be taken as 429.7.2 Slenderness effects shall be included
unfactored shear force at the section. according to requirements of Table 406.6.3.1.1 (b),
Sections 406.6.4.4. l through 406.4.4.2, 406.6.4.5.1. In
Eqs. 406.6.4.4.1, 406.6.4.5.1 and 406.6.4.5.2 the term Pu
shall be replaced by 2.5 times the design axial load, and
the factor 0.75 shall be taken equal to 1.0.

• For more detailed calculation of the shear stress carried by concrete Ve 427.7.3 Walls shall be designed in accordance with
and shear values for lightweight aggregate concrete, see Section 429.8.4.
** Designed in accordance with Section 406.4 of this code. Section 411 of this Chapter with flexure and axial load
+when the supporting surface is wider on all sides than the loaded area, capacities taken as 40 percent of that computed using
permissible bearing stress on the loaded area shall be permitted to be Section 411. In Eq. 411.5.3.1, <p shall be taken equal to
multiplied by .J
A2/ A1 but not more than 2. When the supporting 1.0.
surface is sloped or stepped, A2 shall be permitted to be taken as the
area of the lower base of the largest frustum of a right pyramid or cone 429.8 Shear and Torsion
contained wholly within the support and having for its upper base the
loaded area, and having side slopes of I vertical-to 2 horizontal.
429.8.1 Design shear stress vshall be computed by

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(429.8. l) Quantity N / Ag shall be expressed in MPa.

· v = V/(bwd)
429.8.4.6 Shear stresses carried by concrete Ve, apply to
where V is design shear force at section considered.
normal-weight concrete. When lightweight aggregate
concrete is used, one of the following modifications shal I
429.8.2 When the rea lien in dir ction or
ar pll xl
apply:
shear, introduce compression into the end regi ns fa
111c111b r, ccti ns located less than a distance cl from face
When f ct is specified and concrete is proportioned in
of support shall b p rmiued to be designed for the , arnc
accordance with Section 426.4.4, f a/6. 7 shall be
shear v as that c mputcd at a distance cl.
substituted for fTc
but the value of fctf6. 7 shall not
429.8.3 Whenever applicable, [fects of tor. ion in exceed.Jt'c.
accordance with pro isions of' Section 409.5.4, shall be
added. Shear and torsional moment strength pro ided by
c 11 •r ·te and limiting maximum ur ngths fi r l rsion shall
I. When f ct is not. pecificd, Lite value I' lfc shall be
multiplied by 0.75 for "all-lightweight" c ncrctc and
be taken as pore nt of'the values given in ection 409.
by 0.85 for 'sand-lightweight' c ncrete. Linear
inrcrp lauon shall be pcnnlucd when partial sand
429.8.4 Shear Stress Carried by Concrete replacement is used.

429.8.4.1 For member subject to sh ar and tlcxur 429.8.4.7 In determining shear .tres carried by concrete
only, sh ar stress carried by concrete Ve shall not xcecd Vr., whenever applicable, effects o axial tension due lo
0. 09..{fc unless a more detailed calculation is mad in creep an I hrinknge in re trained member. hall be
accordance with Section 429 . .4.4. included and it shall be permitted to include ffect of
inclined flexural cornpr ion in variable-depth members.
429.8.4.2 For members subject to axial compression,
shear stress carried by concrete Ve, shall not exceed 429.8.5 Shear Stress Carried by Shear
0. 09.Jt'c unless a more detailed calculation is made in Reinforcement
accordance with Section 429.8.4.5.
429.8.5.1 Types of Shear Reinforcement
429.8.4.3 For members subject to significant axial
tension, shear reinforcement shall be designed to carry Shear reinforcement shall consist of one of the following:
total shear, unless a more detailed calculation is made
usmg 1. Stirrups perpendicular to axis of member;

(429.8.4.3) 2. Welded wire fabric with wires located perpendicular

to axis of member making an angle of 45 degrees or
more with longitudinal tension reinforcement;
Where N is negative for tension. Quantity N / Ag shall be
expressed in MPa. 3. Longitudinal reinforcement with bent portion
making an angle of 30 degrees or more with
429.8.4.4 For members subject to shear and flexure longitudinal tension reinforcement;
only, it shall be permitted to compute Ve by
4. Combinations of stirrups and bent longitudinal
reinforcement;
Ve= 0.083.JTc + 9pw Vd/M ( 429 .8.4.4)

5. Spirals.
but shall not exceed 0. 14.Jt'c. Quantity V d/ M shall not
be taken greater than 1.0, where M is design moment 429.8.5.2 Design yield strength of shear reinforcement
occurring simultaneously with V at section considered. shall not exceed 420 MPa.

429.8.4.5 For members subject to axial compression, it 429.8.5.3 tirrups and other bars or wires used as
shall be permitted to compute Ve by shear r inforcement shall xtend lo a di stance d from
extreme ompression fiber and shall e anchored at both
ends according to ection 425.7.1 f this section to
Ve= 0.09(1 + 0.09N/Ag).JTc (429 .8.4.5) develop design yield trength of reinforcement,

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429.8.5.4 Spacing Limits for Shear Reinforcement 429.8.5.6.2 When shear reinforcement perpendicular to
axis of member is used:
429.8.5.4.1 Spacing of shear reinforcement placed
perpendicular to axis of member shall not exceed d/2, ( 429.8.5.6.2)
nor 600 mm.
429.8.5.6.3 When inclined stirrups are used as shear
429.8.5.4.2 Inclined stirrups and bent longitudinal reinforcement:
reinforcement shall be so spaced that every 45-degree
line, extending toward the reaction from mid-depth of (v- vc)bws
member (d/2) to longitudinal tension reinforcement, A =------- (429.8.5.6.3)
v f (sina+cosa)
shall be crossed by at least one line of shear
reinforcement.
429.8.5.6.4 When shear reinforcement consists of a
single bar or a single group of parallel bars, all bent up at
429.8.5.4.3 When (v-vc) exceeds ~ffi,maximum the same distance from the support:
spacing given in Sections 429.8.5.4.1 and 429.8.5.4.2
shall be reduced by one-half. (v - Pc)bwtl
A=----- ( 429.8.5.6.4)
v f gSin a
429.8.5.5 Minimum Shear Reinforcement

429.8.5.5.1 A minimum area of shear reinforcement

where cv-ve) shall not exceed GD m.
shall be provided in all reinforced concrete flexural
members where design shear stress v is greater than one- 429.8.5.6.5 When shear reinforcement consists of a
half the permissible shear stress Ve carried by concrete, series of parallel bent-up bars or groups of parallel bent-
except: up bars at different distances from the support, required
area shall be computed by Eq. 429.8.5.6.3.
1. Slabs and footings;
429.8.5.6.6 Only the center three-quarters of the inclined
2. Concrete joist construction defined by Section 408.8 portion of any longitudinal bent bar shall be considered
of this section; effective for shear reinforcement.
3. Beam with total depth not greater than 250 mm, 2.5
times thickness of flange, or one-half the width of 429.8.5.6.7 When more than one type of shear
web, whichever is greatest. reinforcement is used to reinforce the same portion of a
member, required area shall be computed as the sum of
429.8.5.5.2 Minimum shear reinforcement requirements the various types separately. In such computations, Ve
shall be included only once.
of Section 429.8.5.5.1 shall be permitted to be waived if

G) m.
shown by test that required ultimate flexural and shear
strength can be developed when shear reinforcement is 429.8.5.6.8 Value of ( v- v e) shall not exceed
omitted.
429.8.6 Shear-Friction
429.8.5.5.3 Where shear reinforcement is required by
Section 429.8.5.5.1 or by analysis, minimum area of shear Where it is appropriate to consider shear transfer across a
reinforcement shall be computed by: given plane, such as an existing or potential crack, an
interface between dissimilar materials, or an interface
(429.8.5.5.3) between two concretes cast at different times, shear-
friction provisions of Section 422.9 of this Chapter shall
where bw ands are in mm. be permitted to be applied, with limiting maximum stress
for shear taken as 55 percent of that given in Section
429.8.5.6 Design of Shear Reinforcement 422.9.4.4. Permissible stress in shear-friction
reinforcement shall be that given in Section 429.4.2.
429.8.5.6.1 Where design shear stress v exceeds shear
stress carried by concrete v c» shear reinforcement shall be 429.8.7 Special Provisions for Slabs and Footings
provided in accordance with Sections 429.8.5.6.2 through
429.8.5.6.8. 429.8.7.1 Shear capacity of slabs and footings in the
vicinity of concentrated loads or reactions is governed by
the more severe of two conditions:

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42j,8.7.1.1 Beam action for slab or r ting, \ hh a of this section shall be used, with shear strengths provided
critical section extending in a plane acres the entire by concrete and limiting maximum strengths for shear
width and located at a distance d from face of taken as 55 percent of the values given in Section 416. In
concentrated load or reaction area. For thi condiii n, the Section 411.5.4.6, the d sign axial load shall be
slab or footing shall be de igncd in accordanc · \ ith multiplied by 1.2 if compression and 2.0 if tension, and
Sections 429.8.1 through 429.8.5. substituted for Nu·

429.8.7.1.2 Two-way action for slab or footing, with a 429.8.9 Composite Concrete Flexural Members
critical section perpendicular to plane of slab and located
so that its perimeter is a minimum, but need not approach For d sign of c mp site concrct flexural members
closer than d/2 to perimeter of concentrated load or permissible h riz ntal shear stress v,. shall not exceed 55
reaction area. For this condition, the slab or footing shall percent or
th h rizontal shear str ngihs given in , e lion
be designed in accordance with Sections 429.8.7.2 and 416.4.3.1 or
this 'h,tpter.
429.8.7.3.

429.8.7.2 Design shear stress v shall be computed by

(429.8.7.2)

where V and b0, shall be taken at the critical section

defined in Section 429.8.7.1.2.

429.8.7.3 Design shear stress v shall not exceed Ve

given by Eq. 429.8.7 .3 unless shear reinforcement is
provided

(429.8.7.3)

but shall n L exceed

Ve G)
./1::Pc i. th ratio of long
side LO hort side of concentrated load or reaction area.
When lightweight aggregate concrete i used, the
modifications of ection 429.8.4.6 shall apply.

429.8.7.4 If shear reinforcement consisting of bars or

wires is provided in accordance with Section 408.7.6 of
this section, Ve shall not exceed (i\) ffi, and v shall not
exceed 0. 25/lf.

429.8.7.5 If hear reinforcement con isting of ste l 1-

or -shaped sections (shearheads) i provided in
accordan e with Section 408.7.7 of this section, v on the
critical ection defined in Section 429 .. 7.1.2 hall not
exceed 0. 3/f::, and tzon the critical se lion defined in
Section 422.6.9.8 hall not exceed G) .[f;.
In Eqs. 422.6.9.6 and 422.6.9.7, design hear force V
shall be multiplied by 2 and sub ti Med for V11 •

429.8.8 Special Provisions for Other Members

For design of deep flexural members, brackets and

corbels, and walls, the special provisions of Section 416.4

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APPENDIX A
•'
As an aid to users of the NSCP Vol. 1, 7111 Edition and AC! Building Code, information on size, areas, and weights of various
steel reinforcement is presented

STEEL REINFORCEMENT INFORMATION

ASTM STANDARD PHILIPPINE STANDARD (SI)

Bar Size Nominal Nominal Nominal Bar Size Nominal Nominal

Designation Diameter Area mass Designation Area, mm2 mass, kg/m

inch mm in' mm' lb/ft. kg/m

3 0.375 9.5 0.11 71 0.376 0.560 10 79 0.618

4 0.500 12.7 0.20 129 0.668 0.994 12 113 0.890

5 0.625 15.9 0.31 199 1.043 1.552 16 201 1.580

6 0.750 19.1 0.44 294 1.502 2.235 20 314 2.465

7 0.875 22.2 0.60 387 2.044 3.042 n.a n.a n.a

8 l.000 25.4 0.79 510 2.670 3.973 25 491 3.851

9 1.128 28.7 l.00 645 3.400 5.060 28 616 4.831

10 1.270 32.3 1.27 819 4.303 6.404 32 804 6.310

II 1.410 35.8 l.57 1006 5.313 7.907 36 1019 7.986

14 1.693 43.0 2.25 1452 7.650 11.382 40 1257 10.861

18 2.257 57.3 4.00 2581 13.60 20.240 58 2642 20.729

"Nominal Nominal
Nominal
Type* diameter, . 2 weight,
area, m.
ASTM Standard Reinforcement Bars m. lb/ft
0.192 0.029 0.098
Nominal Nominal Prestressing 0.196 0.030 0.102
Nominal
Type* diameter, • 2 weight, wire 0.250 0.049 0.170
area, 111.
in. lb/ft 0.276 0.060 0.204
114 (0.250) 0.036 0.122 3/4 0.44 1.50
5/6 (0.313) 0.058 0.197 7/8 0.60 2.04
Seven-wire Prestressing
3/8 (0.375) 0.080 0.272 1 0.78 2.67
strand bars (Type
7/16 1-1/8 0.99 3.38
(Grade 0.108 0.367 I, plain)
(0.438) 1-1/4 1.23 4.17
250)
112 (0.500) 0.144 0.490 1-3/8 1.48 5.05
(0.600) 0.216 0.737 5/8 0.28 0.98
3/8 (0.375) 0.085 0.290 3/4 0.42 1.49
7/16 Prestressing 1 0.85 3.01
0.115 0.390
(0.438) bars (Type 1-1/4 1.25 4.39
Seven-wire
112 (0.500) 0.153 0.520 II, 1-3/8 1.58 5.56
strand
(0.520) 0.167 0.570 deformed) 1-3/4 2.58 9.10
(Grade
(0.563) 0.192 0.650 2-1/2 5.16 18.20
270)
(0.600) 0.217 0.740 3 6.85 24.09
(0.620) 0.231 0.780 • Available of some strand. wire. Md bar size should be luvc-slllJllLCu In
advance.
(0.700) 0.294 1.000

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WRI STANDARD WIRE REINFORCEMENT (Customary Units)*
Nominal Nominal Nominal Area, in'/ft of width of various snacinus
W & D size
Diameter, area, weight, Center-to-ccmcr spacrnu, i11.
Plain Deformed Ill. in. lb/fl 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 18
W45 045 0.757 0.450 1.530 2.700 1.800 1.350 0.909 0.680 0.540 0.450 0.340 0.300
W31 031 0.628 0.310 1.054 1.860 1.240 0.930 0.620 0.470 0.370 0.310 0.232 0.207
W30 030 0.618 0.300 1.020 1.800 1.200 0.900 0.600 0.450 0.360 0.300 0.225 0.200
W28 028 0.597 0.280 0.952 1.680 1.120 0.840 0.560 0.420 0.330 0.280 0.210 0.187
W26 026 0.515 0.260 0.884 1.560 1.040 0.780 0.520 0.390 0.310 0.260 0.195 0.173
W24 024 0.553 0.240 0.816 1.440 0.960 0.720 0.480 0.360 0.280 0.240 0.180 0.160
W22 022 0.529 0.220 0.748 I .320 0.880 0.660 0.440 0.330 0.260 0.220 0.165 0.147
W20 020 0.505 0.200 0.680 1.200 0.800 0.600 0.400 0.300 0.240 0.200 0.150 0.133
WIS DIS 0.479 0.180 0.612 I .080 0.720 0.540 0.360 0.270 0.216 0.180 0.135 0.120
Wl6 016 0.45 l 0.160 0.544 0.960 0.640 0.480 0.320 0.240 0.192 0.160 0.120 0.107
Wl4 014 0.422 0.140 0.476 0.840 0.560 0.420 0.280 0.210 0.168 0.140 0.105 0.093
Wl2 012 0.39\ 0.120 0.408 0.720 0.480 0.360 0.240 0.180 0.144 0.120 0.090 0.080
Wll 011 0.374 0.110 0.374 0.660 0.440 0.330 0.220 0.165 0.132 0.110 0.083 0.073
Wl0.5 - 0.366 0.105 0.357 0.630 0.420 0.315 0.210 0.157 0.126 0.105 0.071 0.070
WlO 010 0.357 0.100 0.340 0.600 0.400 0.300 0.200 0.150 0.120 0.100 0.080 0.067
W9.5 - 0.348 0.095 0.323 0.570 0.380 0.285 0.190 0.142 0.114 0.095 0.075 0.063
W9 09 0.338 0.090 0.306 0.540 0.360 0.270 0.180 0.135 0.108 0.090 0.068 0.060
WS.5 - 0.329 0.085 0.289 0.5!0 0.340 0.255 0.170 0.127 0.102 0.085 0.064 0.057
W8 08 0.319 0.080 0.272 0.480 0.320 0.240 0.160 0.120 0.096 0.080 0.060 0.053
W7.5
W7
-
07
0.309
0.299
0.075
0.070
0.255
0.238
0.450
0.420
0.300
0.280
0.225
0.210
0.150
0.140
O.l 12
0.105
0.090
0.084
0.075
0.070
0.056
0.053
0.050
0.047
W6.5 . 0.288 0.065 0.221 0.390 0.260 0.195 0.130 0.097 0.078 O,OC1S 0.049 0.043
W6 06 0.276 0.060 0.204 0.360 0.240 0.180 0.120 0.090 0.072 0.060 0.045 0.Q40
W5.5 - 0.265 0.055 0.187 0.330 . 0.220 0.165 0.110 0.082 0.066 0.055 0.041 0.037
W5 05 0.252 0.050 0.170 0.300 0.200 0.150 0.100 0.075 0.060 0.050 0.038 0.033
W4.5 - 0.239 0.045
O.Q40
0.153 0.270 0.180 0.135 0.090 0.067 0.054 0.045 0.034 0.030
W4 04 0.226 0.136 0.240 0.160 0.120 0.080 0.060 0.048 0.040 0.030 0.027
W3.5 - 0.211 O.D35 0.119 0.210 0.140 0.105 0.070 0.052 0.042 0.035 0.026 0.023
W3 - 0.195 0.030 0.102 0.180 0.120 0.090 0.060 0.045 0.036 0.030 0.023 0.020
W2.9 - 0.192 0.029 0.098 0.174 0.116 0.087 0.058 0.043 0.035 0.029 0.022 0.019
W2.5 - 0.178 0.025 0.085 0.150 0.100 0.075 0.050 0.037 0.030 0.025 0.019 0.017
W2.l - 0.161 0.020 0.070 0.130 0.084 0.063 0.042 0.032 0.025 0.021 0.016 0.014
W2 - 0,160 0.020 0.068 0.120 0.080 0.060 0.040 0.030 0.024 0.020 0.015 0.013
Wl.4 - 0.134 0.014 0.049 0.084 0.056 0.042 0.028 0.028 0.017 0.014 0.011 0.099
• Reference "Structural Welded Wire Reinforcement Manual of Standard Practice," Wire Reinforcement Institute, Hartford, CT, Sixth Edition, Apr., 2001

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WRI STANDARD WIRE REINFORCEMENT (Metric Units)*

ti' Equivalent Area, rnmi/m, of width of various spacings
W & Dsize MW& MD size Norn. Norn. Nominal
Customary Units Metric Units Dia., area, weight,
Center-to-center spacing, mm.
mm. mm2 kg/m
Plain Deformed Plain Deformed 51 76 102 152 203 254 305 406 457
W45 045 MW290 MD290 19.23 290 2.280 5686 3816 2843 1908 1429 1142 951 714 635
W3l 031 MW200 MD200 15.96 200 1.570 3922 2632 1961 1316 985 787 656 493 438
W30 031 MW194 MD194 15.70 194 1.020 3804 2553 1902 1276 956 764 636 478 425
W28 028 MW181 MD181 15.17 I 81 0.952 3549 2382 1775 1191 892 713 593 446 396
W26 026 MW168 MDl68 14.61 168 0.884 3294 2211 1647 I 105 828 661 551 414 368
W24 024 MW155 MDJ55 14.04 155 0.816 3039 2040 1520 1020 764 610 508 382 339
W22 022 MW142 MDJ42 13.44 142 0.748 2784 1868 1392 934 700 559 466 350 311
W20 020 MW129 MDl29 12.83 129 1.010 2540 1693 1270 847 635 508 423 318 282
WIS 018 MWl16 MDIJ6 12.17 I 16 0.911 2286 1524 1143 762 572 457 381 286 254
Wl6 016 MW103 MDI03 11.46 103 0.809 2032 1355 1016 677 508 406 339 254 225
Wl4 014 MW90 MD90 10.72 90 0.708 1778 I 185 889 593 445 356 296 222 197
'--
Wl2 012 MW77 MD77 9.93 77 0.607 1524 1016 762 508 381 305 254 190 168
Wll Oil MW71 MD71 9.50 71 0.556 1397 931 699 466 349 279 233 175 155
WJ0.5 - MW68 - 9.30 68 0.531 1334 889 667 445 332 267 222 167 149
WIO 010 MW65 MD65 9.07 65 0.506 1270 847 635 423 318 254 212 160 142
W9.5 - MW61 . 8.84 61 0.481 1207 804 603 402 301 241 201 150 133
W9 09 MW58 MD58 8.59 58 0.456 1143 762 572 381 286 229 191 143 127
W8.5 - MW55 . 8.36 55 0.430 1080 720 540 360 269 216 180 135 120
W8 08 MW52 MD52 8.10 52 0.405 1016 677 508 339 254 203 169 128 114
W7.5 . MW48 . 7.85 48 0.379 963 635 476 318 237 191 159 I 18 105
W7 07 MW45 MD45 7.60 45 0.354 889 593 445 296 222 178 148 111 98
W6.5 . MW42 . 7.32 42 0.329 826 550 413 275 205 165 138 103 92
W6 06 MW39 MD39 7.01 39 · 0.304 762 508 381 254 191 152 127 96 85
W5.5 . MW36 MD36 6.73 36 0.278 699 466 349 233 174 140 116 89 79
W5 05 MW32 MD32 6.40 32 0.253 635 423 318 212 159 127 106 78 70
W4.5 . MW29 - 6.07 29 0.228 572 381 286 191 142 114 95.3 71 63
W4 04 MW26 MD26 5.74 26 0.202 508 339 254 169 127 102 84.7 64 57
W3.5 . MW23 . 5.36 23 0.177 445 296 222 148 110 88.9 74.l 56 50
W3 . MW19 - 4.95 19 0.152 381 254 191 127 95.3 76.2 63.5 47 42
W2.5 . MW16 - 4.52 16 0.126 317 212 159 106 78.3 63.5 52.9 39 35
W2.l . MW14 . 4.11 14 0.106 267 178 133 88.9 65.6 52.9 44.5 34 31
W2 . MW13 . 4.06 13 0.101 254 169 127 84.7 63.5 50.8 42.3 32 28
w MWIO 3.51 JO 0.076 191 127 95 3 63.5 48.4 38.1 31.8 25 22
WJ.4 - MW9 . 3.40 9 0.071 178 119 88.9 59.3 44.5 36.0 29.6 22 20

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~PPEN])IXB
Equivalence between-SI Metric,
MKS-Metric, and U.S. l'mu111111ry Unit of Non-hu111op,cno11> 1£1111111,m,s in the Code
U.S. Customary units stress in pounds per
Provision Number SI-metric stress in MPa mks-metric stress in kgf/cm2
sq1111rc inch (1m)
I MPa IO ~i;f/am' 145 l>SI
f; = 21 MPa J~ = 210 ki;flcm' /~ = 3, 000 psi
f~ = 28 MPa /~ = 280 ~gl'lcm1 f~ = 4, 000 psi
f; = 35 MPa /~ = 3 50 ~gl'lc,11' f~ = 5, 000 psi
f~ = 40 MPa 1; = 6, ooo psi
I» = 280 MPa fy = 2, 800 kgf/cm2 f y = 40, 000 psi
{y=> 420 MPa fr= 60,000 psi
{p., = 1725 MPa f ,.., = 17, 600 ktl1cm7 f pu = 250, 000 psi
{1,., = 1860 MPa {1,u = 19, 000 kgf/cm2 fvu = 270, 000 psi
.{f;inMPa 3.18.{f. in kgf/cm2 12ffiinpsi
0. 313fl'c in MPa .{f;in kgf/cm2 3. 77 ffc in psi
0. 083.{f; in MPa 0. 27.{n in kgf/cm2 ffiinpsi
0.17.{f;inMPa 0. 53./Fc in kgf/cm2 2.ff,, m pSI
406.6.4 5.4 M:.miu = P0(1. 5 + 0. 03h) 1112,11,rn =P 0(15 + 0.03h) Mi.irt111 = Pu (0. 6 + 0. 03h)
407.3.1.1.1
(o.4+/;o) ( 0.4 + 7~~o) (0.4+- 1) Y
100,000
407.3.1.1.2 (1. 65 - 0. 0003w,) ~ 1. 09 (1.65 - 0.0003w,) ~ 1.09 (1. 65 - o. 0003w,) ~ 1. 09
o.oo18x420 0. 0018 x 4200 0. 0018 x 60, 000
407.6.1.1
r, II {:, A, t, 11,
b,s b,s 60 b,s
407.7.3.S(c) 0.41-, 4.2-,
yt yt [y,
e; (o. 8 + ..!r._) e; ( 0. 8 + _h_) e n (o . o+-L)
408.3. I .2(b)(c) h= uoo > 125 mm h= u,11oo > 12. 5 cm h= 2110Jl00 ~ 5 in
36 + 5P(a,,., - 0.2) 36 + 5P(a,,. - o. 2) 36 + SP(a1,.. - o. 2)
e; (o.s +..lL) e (o · 8+~) tn(o.o +....Ji:._)
408.3. I .2(d)(e) h = 36 +9P
1,00 > 90 rm
- n
_ n
-
l<.000 >
36 + 'Jf1 9
cm
= 36 + 9{J
-:inoooo >3 5I
- · n
408.3.4.1 t. , : ; 0.50.{f; f,$1.6.{f;
0.0018 x 420 o. 0018 x 4200 0. 0018 x 60; 000
408.6.1.1
t, A /:, A, r, A,

0.17ft 0.53.fFc
408.6.2.3
o.5o.fFc 1.6ft

1. z.[jfo,.11 4.5.{f;bwd
11,=---- As=-~--
408.7.5.6.3. l(a) and /y t,
(b)
21bwd 300bwd
A,=7;- A,=--- f:,
408. 7 .7 .1.2 ,po.sft

409.3.1.1, I t,
0. 4 + 700
r, r,
0·4 + 7000 o. 4 + 100, 000

409.3.1.1.2 (1. 65 - 0. 0003wcl ~ 1. 09 (1.65 - 0.0003w,) ~ 1.09 (1. 65 - O. 0005w,) ~ 1. 09

409.6. l ,2(a) and (b)

409.6.3.1

r,:,bws b s b s
Av.min~ 0.062vi,-f Av.min;:= o.zffl-fw Av.min~ 0. 75ff,,-fw
yl yt yt
409.6.3.3(a) and (b)
17,bws 50bws
Av.min ~ 0. 35v,, -f Av,min;:=-1-
yt yt

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(Av+ 2A1)/s 2: 0.062 [f/wf (A0 + 2A1)/s 2: O. 2 [f/wf f

(Av+ 2A1)/s 2: 0. 75 .[f/w
yt yt yt
409.6.4.2(a) and (b)
0.35bw s.se, SObw
(Av+ 2A,)/s 2: -1- (Av+ 2A1)/s 2: -1- (Av+ 2A,)/s 2: -1-
yl yt yl

0.42.ff,Ap (A')
- Ph- !,, At.min$
1. 33.fFcAep (A')
f - - PhT
r; 5.fFcA,p
A, · <---- (A')
- Ph-[yt
409 6.4.3(a) and (b)
At.min$ fy s r, y s y
,mm - {y S {y

r; -1- Ph r;
0.42.fFcA,p (0.175bw) 1.33.fFcA,p S/fcA,p
At.min $ f - -{-- Ph T t, (25bw)
-- ,,h-{yt At,min $ -1-- - (25bw) T
y yt y
At.min$
r; r, y yt y
bws bws bws
409.7.3.5(c) 60-
o.41T
yt
4.2T
yt r;
409.7.6.2.2 0. 33.ffcbwd 1.1.fFcbwd 4.ffcbwd
409.9.2 1 Vu s <f,O. 83.ffcbwd Vu $ ea. 65.ffcbwd Vu $ <f,10.ffcbwd
.ffcbws mbws
Av.min 2: 0. 062
mbws
T yt
Av.min 2: 0. 2 f yt Av.min 2: 0. 75 f yt
410.6.2.2
fFcbws .ffcbws mbws
Av.min 2: O. 35 T yt
Av.min2: 3. 5 f yt Av.min2: 0. 35 T yt

410.7.6.5.2 0. 33.ffcbwd 1.1.ffcbwd 4.fFcbwd

411.5.4.3 0. 83.ffchd 2. 65.ffclrd 10.ffchd
411.5.4.5 and
411 5.4.6(a) o. 1 n.ffchd o. 53A.ffchd ZA.ffchd

411.5.4.6(b) 0.17 ( 1 +~0. 29Nu) A .ffc

.ffc
f~b .. d

N,.d
0. 53 ( 1 +
3 :;J
.ffc
A.ffcbwd

Nud
2 (1 +5 :~~JfFc
A.ffcbwd

Nud
411.5.4.6(d) Ve=0.27,l hd+« Ve= 0.88,l hd + 4fw Ve= 3.JA hd+f
w 4 "'

41 J.5.4.6(e) V
t
= [ 0 •os .. mt + e w (o . um+~)]
~-~
' ,.. hd V,-
-[ 0,16,lm+. tw(o.m!!,,_!,c
m+ 0 ;::')1 hd
[
v, = 0.16 .. m +
t.(oJJ,lm+";':')j
"· ,. • hd
v, , • v,. J v, 2

412.5.3.3 .ffcs 8. 3 in MPa fFc $ 27 in kgf/cm2 fFc s 100 in psi

Vu s <f,O. 66A,v.ffc Vu $ <f,2. lA,v.ffc Vu s <f,8A,vfFc
412.5.3.4
fFc s 8.3 in MPa fFc $ 27 in kgf/cm2 f'Fc $100 in psi
414.5.2. la Mn= 0.42Af'FcSm Mn = 1. 33Af'FcSm Mn= 5Af'Fcsm

414.5.4.1 (a) Mn - Pu$ <f,0.4ZA[fc M,. - Pu< <f,1 33Affc Mu_ Pu< <f,SA.ffc
Sm A~ Sm Ag - . c Sm Ag - c

4
414.5.5,l(a) Vn = O. tU.ffcbwh Vn = 0. 35A.ffcbwh Vn =
3A.ffcbwh
Vn = 0.11 [1 +~]Af'Fcb,h Vn = 0. 35 [ 1 + ~] A.ffcb0h" Vn = [1 +~J;A.ffcb0h
414.5.5.l(b) and (c)
v,. = 0. 22A.ffcboh Vn = 0. 7U.ffcb,h Vn = 2 (;A.ffcb0h)
.ffcbws .ffcbws .ffcbws
Av.min 2: 0. 062 T yt
Av.min2: 0. 2 f yt Av.min2: 0. 75 f yt
415.4.2
ffcbwS .ffcbws bws
Av.min 2: 0. 35 f yt Av.min 2: 3. 5 f yt Av.min 2: SOT
yt

416.4.4.1 <f,(3. 5bvd) t/l(35bvd) <f,(500b.d)

A( 1.8 + 0.6 A;:;i) bvd A ( 18 + 0. 6 A;:;i) bvd A(260 + 0.6A;:;i)bvd

416.4.4.2
3. ss;« 35bvd 500bvd
o.sse,« 5. es;« 80bvd
mbws .ffcbws [fcbws
Av.min 2: 0.062 f yt Av.min 2: 0. 2 f yt Av.min 2: 0. 75 T yt
416.4.6.1
bwS bws bws
Av.min 2: 0.35{ Av.min 2: 3. 5{ Av.min 2: 50 f
yt yt yt

(3. 3 + 0. 08f~)bwd (34 + 0. 08/~)bwd (480 + 0. 08f~)bwd

416.5.2.4(b) and (c)
Ubwd 110bwd 1600bwd
416.5.2.S(b) ( 5. 5 - 1. 9 ";) bwd (55 -20".;)bwd ( 800 - 280 ";) bwd
15 LS
Nb = keAa.ffch,r Nb = k,A • .ffch./·5 Nb = k,A0.ffch,1
417.4.2.2a
k,=IOor 7 k,=10 or 7 ke=24 or 17
417.4.2.2b Nb = 3. 9A0.ffche/l3 Nb = 5. 8Aa.ffch,/l3 Nb = 16A0.ffch./l3

417.4.4.1 N,b = 13c01FsAa.ffc Nsb = 42.5ca1F.A0[fc N,b = 160c0,FsAaffc

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417.4.5.ld 10m
02
7.6 10<1 ~
"76
10d.,
~
4175,2.2a V• = 0. 6 (!•) jif;,A.!fc(c.,)'s _
V• - O. 6 tla (!!:.)°' [if;,A.!fc(c.i)
, 15
V• = 7 (:i:)
02
[if;,A.!fc(c.,)15
a
417.5.2.2b v. = 3. 1;.11.ffc<c,.,)15 II,.= 3.8Aaffc(c n ,)'.fi v. = CJJ..{f,.(c.,)' 5
02 I' 0 2 t
417.5.2.3 v. = 0.66(!:) [if;,J..!fc(c.,) 1 s Vb= 2.1 C,:)
J,i;,A.!fc(c.,)'·5 v. = 8(/)
u
02
J,i;,A.ff/c0,)15
418.7.5.2 f~ > 70 MPa f~ > 700 kgf7cni1 I'., > 10, 000 JlSI
418.7.5.3 cso- ,, )
S0 = 100 + --3- S0 = 10+ --3- es-11 . .) So =4+
c4-,,,)
--3-

418. 7,5.4(a) k _.!.':_ 06>10

t;
f - l75 + ' - • kt= 1;~0 + 0.6 2'. 1.0 kt= 25, 000 + 0. 6;,:: 1. 0

1. 7AfTcAi S.3J.,/FcA1 20A,/FcA1

418.8.4.1 1.UfTcA1 4.0J.,/FcA1 1SA,/FcA1
1.0AfflAt ~.2A.fjf11, '12A.{f.A1
418.8.5.I tdh = f,"•/(s.,ufTc) fdh = {y<(b/(17Aff.) e dh = f ydhl( 65J..ffJ
418.10.2.1 O. 08311,vA.{f; 0 27 A,..A.{f. AcvAfTc
418.10.2.2 0. 17A«.A.frc 0.53AcuA.ffc ZA,.,J..fr.
Vn = Acv( «cA,/Fc + P1f y) Vn =Acv(«cAfTc+Ptfy) Vn = Acv(«eJ.fH + p,fy)

«e=0.25 for
hw «e = 0.80 hw
«c = 3.0 for
hw
418.10.4.1 fw :S 1.5 for fw :S 1.5 fw :S 1.5
hw «c = 0.53 hw hw
«e = 0.17 for ·;;:: :S 2. 0 t,.s2.o «c = 0. 20 for l'w :S 2. 0
for
0.66AevA!fc 2.12AcvAft 8AevAfH
418.10.4.4
0. 83AcvAff. 2.65/ln,J.!lf. 1.0/100A..{f;,
418.10.4.5 0.83AevAfTc Z.6511cvA[f,_ 1011 e .,J.ff;
418.I0.6.5(a) 2.8/f y 28/fy 400/f y
418.I0.6.5(b) 0. 8:-lllc,,J.,ff; 0.2711,vA!fc A,0J./fl
418.10.7.2 0.33:t!fcll,.,, 1. lJ.[T',11 .... 4A{HAew
418.10.7.4 V., = 2110,1/ysin « s 0.83/flA,,, V,. = 2ilvdf ySln a :S 2.65fl:.Jlr:w Vn = ZA,,dfysina S 10fHAew
mbws mbws mbwS
Av.min 2:: 0. 062
yt
T Av.min 2'. 0. 2
yt
f Av.min 2'. 0. 75
yt
T
418.12,7.6(b)
bws bws 50bwS
Av.min 2'. 0.35T
yt
Av,min 2'. 3,5T ,, Av.min 2:: -f-·
yt
418.12.9.1 V n == Aru(O. l.7J.-ffi + P,J,,) v,. = ll,,,(0.53J..flf:+prf,) Vn = 11,.,(u,ff; + p,f y)
418.12.9.2 0.66A,.!F., 2_12,1( .. m 811, • .frc
418.14.5.1 0.29.{f; o, 93./Fc 3. 5.frc
419.2.2.1 (a) E, = wt'0.43ffc Ee = wJ·50.14.Jf:: Ee= wPo. 33.{r.
419.2.2.l(b) Ee= 4700.fft Ee= 15,100,/Fc Ee= 57,000,/Fc
419.2.3.1 t, = o.r,uff, f,v • .frc fr= 7.SJ..ffi
419.2.4.3 ). = f <rf( 0. 56.rr;;;;) ,,; 1. 0 J.. = fcr/(o. 56.rr;;;;},,; 1. 0 ). = fer/(6. 7/Q,,; 1.0

fs.+70+10
t:
fs.+700+~
r: fse + 10,000 + lOOpp
t:
O Pp Opp
fse + 420 fse + 4200 fse + 60,000
420.3.2.4. l
fps= fse + 70+~
t: r:
fps= fse + 700 +-0-- fps = fse + 10, 000 + (i'o
r:
Pp 3 Opp 3 Pp
f,. + 210 f .. + 2100 f,.+30,000
421.2.3 e.; = (;~)d• f,r = e. )
ZlO db frr = 3000 db ( r: )
0. 05({~ - 28) 0. 05({~ - 280) 0. 05({~ - 4000)
422.2.2.4.3 0.85- 0.85 0.85-
7 70 1000
422.5.1.2 Vu,,; </l{Ve + 0.66./r..b,.,cl) Vu :S </>(Ve+ 2.Z/F,bwd) V,. :S tfi(V r + 8.{f.11.,.d)
Ve= 0.17Aftbwd Ve= 0. 53J.fTcbwd Ve= ZJ.fTcbwd

Ve= ( 0.16J.ffc + 17pw ~~) bwd V, = ( 0. SJ.ffc + 176pw ~~) bwd Ve= ( 0.19J.ffc + 2500pw ~~) bwd
422.S.S.I
:S ( 0.16J../F, + 17Pw ~~) bwd S ( 0. 5J..fTc + 176pw ~~) bwd :S ( 0.19).,/Fc + 2500pw ~~) bwd

:S 0. ZCJJ.,ffib.,,L s 0. 93).fi'cbwd s 3. 5;.,.fr..11..,d

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422.5.6.1 Ve= 0.17 ( 1 + l:~.)Ambwd N,, ) A .t:

Ve= 0. 53 ( 1 + 140A• fcbwd V, = 2 ( 1 + 20:~AJ Ambwd
,,.
422.5.6.1 (a) V, = ( D.16A,/r:: + vt»; Mn-NNe
V, 4h-d) bwd V,=(O 5Affi+176p,,
M,.-Nu7
V, ,,,.,)b,,d V, = (1 9Affi + 250Dp,,
M11-NIJ9
V, "' ,)b,,d
422.5.6.1(b) Ve= 0.29A m bwd 1 +-- IJ
0.29N11
A, Ve= 0,93Ambwd Ji+ 3:~g Ve= 3. SA m bwd I + SODA•
N,, ·J
422.5. 7 .1 V, = 0.17 ( 1 + ~0 29N ) Ambwd c'. O V, = 0. 53 ( 1 + ..!:!L)
35Aa
Ambwd ~ 0 V, = 2 ( 1 + s:O~JAmbwd ~ o

V, --( O.OSA mt: + 48~Vudp) bwd Ve= ( 0.16Am + 49 V;:P)bwd Ve= (o.6Am + 700 V;:• )bwd
422.5.8.2
V, 5 (0.05Am + 4.8)bwd V, 5 (D.16Am + 49)bwd V, 5 (o. 6Am + 700)bwd
0. 17Ambwd 5 Ve 5 0. 42Ambwd 0. 53).mbwd 5 Vr 5 1. 33Ambwd umbwd 5 Ve 5 SAmbwd

422.5 8.3 1 a Vc1 = 0.0SA

ffcbwdp + Vd + ViMcre
Mmaz Vc1 = 0.16Ambwdµ + V d + V,Mc,e Vc1 = 0.6A
./fc
bwdv + Vd + Mm=
Vi Mere
Mmur
422.5.8.3.1 b Vc1 = 0.14Ambwd Vci = 0.45Ambwd v,, = 1. nmbwd
422 5.8.3.1 c Mere= (f,) (o, 5Am + fv, - frl) Mc,•e = (f,) (1, 6Am + fpe - f rl) M"" = (f,) (6Am + fve - !d)

422.5.8.3.2 Vcw = (o. 29Am + 0. 3{µ,)bwdp + Vµ Yew= (o, 93Am + 0. 3fvc)bwdp + VP V,w = (3. 5Am + 0. 3{µ,)bwdp + Vv
422.5.8.3.3 0 33A-/1'c 1um 4A-/1'c
422.5.10.6.2a
422.5. I 0.6.2b V, 5 0. 25Affibwd V, 5 0. 8A-/1'cbwd V, 5 3Ambwd
422.6.3.1 !f'c 5 8.3 in MPa 3. 18-/1'c 5 27 in kgf/cnr' !f'c 5100 in psi
422.6.5.2(a) v, = 0.33A!f'c v,=1.um Ve= 4A..{f;
422.6.5.2(b) Ve= 0.11(1+~).1cm Ve= 0.53 ( 1 +~);,..{f; V,=(z+i);,m

422.6.5.2(c) V, = 0.083 (2 + at)Am V, = 0.21(2+ at)Am Ve= ( 2 + at)A.[f;

0 0 0

422.6.5.5
!f'c55.8inMPa 3. 18m 5 19 in kgf/cm2 !f'c 5 70 in psi
0.9 MPa 5 fve 5 3.5 MPa 9 kgf/cm2 5 f pe 5 3 5 kgf/cm2 125 psi 5 fv, 5 500 psi
422.6.5.5a v, = (0.29A..{f; + 0.3{pc) + Vp/(b d) 0 Ve= (0. 93A..{f; + 0. 3{p,) + Vµ/(b d) 0 v, = (3. SA..{f; + 0. 3{1,c) + V1,/(b d) 0

Ve= 0.083 (1.S + at);_m Ve= 0.27 ( 1.5 + at)Am Ve = ( 1. 5 + at) Am

422.6.5.5b 0 0 0

+o. 3{p, + Vµ/(b0d) +0.3fv, + Vµ/(b0d) +o. 3f pc+ Vp/(bud)

422.6.6.l(a), (b), (d) 0.17A..{f; 0. 53A..{f; 2i..[f;
422.6.6.l(c) 0.25Am 0.80A..{f; 3A..{f;
422.6.6.2(a) 0. 5A..{f; 1. 6A..{f; 6Affi
422.6.6.2(b) <f>O. 66..{f; <f,2.1.[f; <f,8..{f;

422.6.8.3 (:v) ~ 0.17m(;;J (:v) c'. O 53m(;;J (:v) ~ 2-[f;(;;J

<f>O. 33..{f; <f,1.1.[f; <f,4..{f;
422.6.9.10
<f>O. 58..{f; <f,1. 9..{f; <f,7..{f;
422.6.9,12 , <f>O. 33..{f; <f>l.lm <f,4.[f;
422.7.2. I !f'c 5 8.3 inMPa !f'c 5 27 in kgf/cm2 !f'c 5100 in psi

422.7.4.l(a)(a) T,h < 0.083A .,ff;(A~p)

P,p T,h < 0.27A ..{f;( Afv)
P,p T,h < Am( Afv)
P,p

422. 7.4. I (a)(b) T,h<0.083A m(A:•)

-
P,p
J 1+~ t.:
0.33). /c
P,p 1 + m
T,h < 0.27A m(A~·)H T th < A.[f;(•)
' P,p Jl +...!E_
4Am

422.7.4.1 (a)(c) p
T,h < 0.083A ..{f;(A:)J
cp
1+ Nu !f'c
0. 33AgA fi
p
T,h < 0.Z7A m(A~)
cp
J 1+ N..{f;
11
AgA t:
T <A ' ( A2)
th
g
.,ff; Pep
1+ N 11
4AgAm
J
422.7.4.1 (b)(a) T,h < 0. 083A..{f; (A~) T,h < 0. Z7A..{f;(A:) T,h < A..{f;(:,:)
P,p P,µ

422.7.4.l(b)(b) P
T,h < 0.083A m(A~)J
cp
1 +~ r-:
o. 33A Ii
P,p 1 + ffi
T,h < 0. 27Am(A~)H T,h <Am(:,:)

422.7.4.1 (b)(c) r,,. < 0. 083A ffi(PA~)cp J 1 + Nu !f'c

0. 33AgA fi
T,h<0.27A ..{f;(A~)J 1+s:cp N,,m
AgA t:
T,h<A ffi(i:A~)cp J 1+--m Nu
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422.7.5 I (a) Tc, - 0,33,l m(A~p)
fc - r.;
.,. Pep
Ter -- ,lffi c ( pt'Jt = 4Affi (;::)

422.7.5l(b) r; = 0. 33,lffi( A:p)

Pep
JI +--1..e:._ O.l3A/n
T
c,
=,lffi(A;p)Ji~ [pc
c Pep Affc T
c,
= 4,lffi(A;p)
c Pep
J1 +~
4AJT';

422.7.5.l(c) _
Tc,-0.33,l t; p
m(A~p)
cp
J I+ N,, ,/Fr
O. 33Jl,A r;. Tcr-A t: pcp
_ m(A;p) J 1+ ffi
Nu
A8,l t;
_
Tc,-4,l r: v.:
m(Afp)
cp
J 1+~4A NA 8
0
t:

4227.7. la ( V., )' ( r.r;

bwd + 1. 7A!1,
y ( Ve
$ q, bwd + O. 66ffi
) v2(TP)'+ ~
(-")
bwd 1. 7A0h
V +2ffi)
sq,(-c
bwd
(V•)'
-
bwd
+--(TuPu)'
1. 7A!h
<q,-(V,
- bwd

r (
+8ffi)

422.7.7.1 b (Yu)'
bwd
( 1'•P•
+ 1. 7 A~h
Ve ft)
$ q, bwd + O. 66 f~
V2(TPY+ ~
(-")
bwd 1. 7A0h
V +2ft)
sq,(-c
bwd
(Vu)'
bwd +
( r.r,
1. 7A!h
y ( Ve
$ q, bwd + 8ffi
)

(3. 3 + 0 08f~)A, (34 + 0. 08f;)A, (480 + o 08f;JA,

422.9.4.4(b), (c),
and (e) 11Ac 110A, 1600A,
S.SA, SSA, 800A,
(40, 000)
s = 380 (280)
T, - 2. Sc, fs
s = 38 (2800) - 2. Sc, s = 15 ~ - 2. Sec
424.3.2
s= 300 (280)
- s=30(2800)
-- s=12 co,ooo)
--
t, Is r,
!',.fps$ 250 MPa /',.fps s 2500 kgf/cm2 l',.f ps $ 36, 000 psi
424.3.2.2
ll/1,, s 140 MPa 1',.f ps $ 1400 kgf/cm2 Af1,, $ 20, 000 psi
0. 0018 x 420 0. 0018 x 4200 0. 0018 x 60, 000
424.4.3.2
r,. r- {y
f, $ 0.62,{H f,s2,[H t, s 1.sft
o. 62ft < f, s 1. oft 2ffi < t, s 3. 2ffi 1. sffi < t, s 12ffi
424.5.2.1
t, > 1.oft t, > 3.2ffi f, > 12ffi

t, s o.sojt: f, $1.6F, t,s6F,

424.5.3.1
o.sof: 1.6F, \[i:
o.2sF, o.8Ji: 3F,
424.4.1.4 st; s 8.3MPa ffi S 26. 5 kgf/cm2 ffis 100 psi

425.4.2.2 e =( r,,1, rJ,.) d e = ( fy.Pt.Pe) d

. ed = (125,lft Y"''"'·) d. b
rt 2.vm b d 6. 6,lffi b

f - [y .P,.P e v, d
425.4.2.Ja 1 d -- 1. LA[F; r,. "''"'·"''
(<•H<v)
.,. d b d- 3. 5,lm r·:;") b
f -~"'·"'·"''d
d -40,lffi ('•:;") b

(0.19{_, .,P.) (0.---06{_,.1/J.) (0. 016[ _,.,P.) d

425.4.4.2(a) ---db
m m <lb
m b

425.4.6.3(a) ('y ;y240) f"-,~460) (- ~:-000)

425.4.6.3(b) 3.3(-1L)(~)
,lft s C~)(~) 0.27(-1L)(~)
,lffi s

425.4.8.1 (a) ('")d +fv,+f,.)d

21 b 7 b
(h)d
210 b +
(fps+fse)d
70 b
( 3000
r; ) db+~(fps+ fse)
db

425.4.9.2(a) ).m
(0.24[y)d
b
(0. 0. 75fy) d
,lft b
r, )d o
( 50,l.{f;
425.4.9.2(b) (o. 043fy)d. (o. 0044{,.),111 (o. 0003f y)db
e.enr,«, 0. 0073f ydb 0. OOOSfydb
425.5.5. l(a) and(b)
(0.13{y - 24),tb (0.013[y- 24)db (0.0009f,.-24)d.

425.7.1,3(b) o.11"hf,, 0. 053 dbfyt 0.014 d.fyt

Affi at; Aft
425.7.1.7 Abf yt s 40,000N A•f yt S 4000kgf Abf yt s 9000lb
425.9.4.5.1 f,,. = f,e + 70 fps= fse + 700 (,., = t.; + 10,000
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Table of Contents
PART 1- SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL MEMBERS 5-11
SYMBOLS 5-ll
DEFINITIONS 5-19
SECTION 501 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 5-35
501.1 Scope 5-35
501.2 Referenced Specifications, Codes and Standards 5-35
501.3 Material 5-38
501.4 Structural Design Drawings and Specifications 5-40
SECTION 502 -DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 5-40
502.1 General Provisions 5-40
502.2 Loads and Load Combinations 5-40
502.3 Design Basis ·-·············· 5-40
502.4 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling 5-42
502.5 Fabrication, Erection and Quality Control 5-46
502.6 Evaluation of Existing Structures ··················:·······--····· 5-46
SECTION 503 - STABILITY ANALYSIS AND DESI.GN 5-47
503. I Stability Design Requirements 5-4 7
503 .2 Calculation of Required Strengths 5-48
SECTION 504 - DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR TENSION 5-51
504.1 Slenderness Limitations 5-51
504.2 Tensile Strength 5-51
504.3 Area Determination 5-5 l
504.4 Built-up Members 5-52
504.5 Pin-Connected Members : 5-52
504.6 Eyebars 5-52
SECTION 505 - DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR COMPRESSION 5-55
505.1 General Provisions 5-55
505.2 Slenderness Limitations and Effective Length 5-55
505.3 Compressive Strength for Flexural Buckling of Members Without Slender Elements 5-55
505.4 Compressive Strength for Torsional and Flexural-Torsional Buckling of Members without Slender Elements 5-55
505.5 Single Angle Compression Members 5-56
505.6 Built-up Members 5-57
505.7 Members with Slender Elements 5-59
SECTION 506 - DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR FLEXURE 5-62
506.1 General Provisions 5-62
506.2 Doubly Symmetric Compact I-Shaped Members arid Channels Bent about their Major Axis 5-64
506.3 Doubly Symmetric I-Shaped Members with Compact Webs and Noncompact or Slender Flanges Bent about their
Major Axis 5-65
506.4 Other I-Shaped Members with Compact or Noncompact Webs Bent about their Major Axis 5-65
506.5 Doubly Symmetric and Singly Symmetric I-Shaped Members with Slender Webs Bent about their Major Axis 5-67
506.6 I-Shaped Members and Channels Bent about their Minor Axis 5-68
506.7 Square and Rectangular HSS and Box-shaped Members 5-68
506.8 Round HSS 5-69
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,' 506.11 Rectangular Bars and Rounds 5- 71
506.12 Unsymmetrical Shapes 5-72
506.13 Proportions of Beams and Girders 5- 72
SECTION 507 - DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR SHEAR 5-74
507.1 General Provisions 5-74
507.2 Members with Unstiffened or Stiffened Webs 5-74
507.3 Tension Field Action 5-75
507.4 Single Angles 5-76
507.5 Rectangular HSS and Box Members 5-76
507.6 Round HSS 5-76
507.7 Weak Axis Shear in Singly and Doubly Symmetric Shapes 5-76
507.8 Beams and Girders with Web Openings 5-76
SECTION 508 - DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR COMBINED FORCES AND TORSION 5-77
508.1 Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members Subject to Flexure and Axial Force 5-77
508.2 Unsymmetric and other Members Subject to Flexure and Axial Force 5-78
508.3 Members under Torsion and Combined Torsion, Flexure, Shear and/or Axial Force 5-79
SECTION 509 - DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MEMBERS 5-81
509. I General Provisions 5-81
509.2 Axial Members 5-81
509.3 Flexural Members 5-84
509.4 Flexural Strength of Concrete-Encased and Filled Members '. 5-88
509.5 Combined Axial Force and Flexure 5-88
509.6 Special Cases 5-88
SECTION 510 - DESIGN OF CONNECTIONS 5-89
510.1 General Provisions 5-89
510.2 Welds 5-90
510.3 Bolts and Threaded Parts 5-98
510.4 Affected Elements of Members and Connecting Elements · 5-102
510.5 Fillers : 5- l 03
510.6 Splices 5-104
510. 7 Bearing Strength 5- l 04
510.8 Column Bases and Bearing on Concrete 5-104
510.9 Anchor Rods and Embedments 5-104
510.10 Flanges and Webs with Concentrated Forces 5-105
SECTION 511 - DESIGN OF HSS AND BOX MEMBER CONNECTIONS 5-109
511.J Concentrated Forces on HSS 5-109
511.2 HSS-to-HSS Truss Connections 5-l l l
511.3 HSS-to-HSS Moment Connections 5-l 18
SECTION 512 - DESIGN FOR SERVICEABILITY 5-122
512.1 General Provisions 5-122
512.2 Camber 5-122
512.3 Deflections 5-122
512.4 Drift .5-l 23
512.5 Vibration 5-123
512.6 Wind-Induced Motion 5-123
512.7 Expansion and Contraction 5-123
512.8 Connection Slip 5-123

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SECTION 513 -FABRICATION, ERECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL 5-123

513.J Shop and Erection Drawings 5-123
513.2 Fabrication 5-123
513.3 Shop Painting 5-125
513.4 Erection 5-125
513.5 Quality Control 5-126
APPENDIX A- INELASTIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 5-126
A-1. I General Provisions 5-126
A-1.2 Materials 5-126
A-1.3 Moment Redistribution 5-126
A-1.4 Local Buckling 5-126
A-1.5 Stability and Second-Order Effects 5-127
A-1.6 Columns and Other Compression Members 5- I 27
A-1.7 Beams and Other Flexural Members 5-128
A-1.8 Members under Combined Forces 5-128
A-1.9 Connections 5-128
APPENDIX A-2 - DESIGN FOR PONDING 5-129
A-2. I Simplified Design for Ponding 5-129
A-2.2 Improved Design for Ponding 5-129
APPENDIX A-3 - DESIGN FOR FATIGUE 5-130
A-3. l General Provisions 5-130
A-3.2 Calculation of Maximum Stresses and Stress Ranges 5-130
A-3.3 Design Stress Range 5-13 l
A-3.4 Bolts and Threaded Parts 5-132
A-3.5 Special Fabrication and Erection Requirements 5-132
APPENDIX A-4 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR FIRE CONDITIONS 5-147
A-4.1 General Provisions 5-14 7
A-4.2 Structural Design for Fire Conditions by Analysis 5-147
A-4.3 Design by Qualification Testing 5-150
APPENDIX A-5 - EVALUATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES 5-151
A-5.1 General Provisions 5-151
A-5.2 Material Properties 5-151
A-5.3 Evaluation by Structural Analysis 5-151
A-5.4 Evaluation by Load Tests 5-152
A-5.5 Evaluation Report 5-152
APPENDIX A-6 - STABILITY BRACING FOR COLUMNS AND BEAMS 5-153
A-6.1 General Provisions 5-153
A-6.2 Columns 5-153
A-6.3 Beams 5-153
APPENDIX A-7 - DIRECT ANALYSIS METHOD 5-156
A-7.1 General Requirements 5-156
A-7.2 Notional Loads 5-156
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PART 2A- SEISMIC PROVISION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS 5-157

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PART2B
SECTION 514 - STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDING PROVISIONS 5-160
514.1 Scope 5-160
SECTION 515 - REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS 5-161
SECTION 516-GENERAL SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 5-161
SECTION 517-LOADS, LOAD COMBINATIONS, AND NOMINAL STRENGTHS 5-162
517 .1 Loads and Load Combinations 5- l 62
517 .2 Nominal Strength 5-l 62
SECTION 518 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SHOP DRAWINGS, AND
ERECTION DRA WINGS 5-162
518.1 Structural Design Drawings and Specifications 5-162
518.2 Shop Drawings 5-l 63
518.3 Erection Drawings 5-163
SECTION 519 - MATERIALS 5-163
519.1 Material Specifications 5- l 63
519.2 Material Properties for Determination of Required Strength of Members and Connections 5-163
519.3 Heavy Section CVN Requirements 5-164
SECTION 520 - CONNECTIONS, JOINTS, AND FASTENERS 5-165
520.1 Scope 5-165
520.2 Bolted Joints 5-l 65
520.3 Welded Joints 5-165
520.4 Protected Zone 5-166
520.5 Continuity Plates and Stiffeners 5-l 66
SECTION 521 - MEMBERS : 5-167
521.1 Scope 5-l 67
521.2 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling 5- l 67
521.3 Column Strength 5- l 69
521.4 Column Splices 5-169
521.5 Column Bases 5-169
521.6 H-Piles 5-l 70
SECTION A.- MOMENT FRAME SYSTEMS 5-171
SECTION A.3 - SPECIAL MOMENT FRAMES (SMF) 5-171
522.1 Scope ., 5-l 7 l
522.2 Beam-to-Column Connections 5-l 71
522.3 Panel Zone of Beam-to-Column Connections (Beam Web Parallel to Column Web) 5-172
522.4 Beam and Column Limitations 5-l 72
522.5 Continuity Plates 5-l 72
522.6 Column-Beam Moment Ratio 5-l 73
522.7 Lateral Bracing at Beam-to-Column Connections 5-l 74
522.8 Lateral Bracing ofBeams 5-l 74
522.9 Column Splices 5-l 74

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528.9 Protected Zone 5- I 87

" 528.10 Demand Critical Welds 5-187
SECTION B.4 - BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACED FRAMES (BRBF) 5-187
529.l Scope 5-187
529.2 Bracing Members 5-l 87
529 .3 Bracing Connections 5-188
529 .4 Special Requirements 5-189
529.5 Beams and Columns 5-189
529.6 Protected Zone 5-189
SECTION B.5 - SPECIAL PLATE SHEAR WALLS (SPSW) 5-190
530.1 Scope 5-190
530.2 Webs 5-190
530.3 Connections of Webs to Boundary Elements 5-190
530.4 Horizontal and Vertical Boundary Elements 5-190
SECTION C. - COMPOSITE MOMENT-FRAME SYSTEMS 5-171
SECTION C.1- COMPOSITE ORDINARY BRACED FRAMES (C-OBF) 5-171
SECTION C.2 - COMPOSITE SPECIAL CONCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAMES (C-SCBF) 5-171
SECTION C.3-COMPOSITE ECCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAMES (C-EBF) 5-171
SECTION C.4 - COMPOSITE ORDINARY SHEAR WALLS (C-OSW) 5-171
SECTION C.5 - COMPOSITE SPECIAL SHEAR WALLS (C-SSW) 5-171
SECTION C.6-COMPOSITE PLATE SHEAR WALLS (C-PSW) 5-171
SECTION 531 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 5-191
531.l Scope 5-191
B-1. PREQUALIFICATION OF BEAM-COLUMN AND LINK-TO-COLUMN CONNECTIONS 5-192
B-1.1 Scope 5-192
B-1.2 General Requirements : 5-l 92
B-1.3 Testing Requirements 5-192
B-1.4 Prequalification Variables 5-192
B-1.5 Design Procedure 5-193
B-1.6 Prequalification Record 5-193
B-2. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 5-194
B-2.1 Scope 5-194
B-2.2 Inspection and Nondestructive Testing Personnel , 5-l 94
B-2.3 Contractor Documents 5-194
B-2.4 Quality Assurance Agency Documents 5-194
B-2.5 Inspection Points and Frequencies 5-195
B-3. SEISMIC DESIGN COEFFICIENTS AND APPROXIMATE PERIOD PARAMETERS .5-199
B-3.l Scope 5-199
B-3.2 Symbols 5-199
B-4. QUALIFYING CYCLIC TESTS OF BEAM-TO-COLUMN AND LINK-TO-COLUMN CONNECTIONS 5-200
B-4. I Scope 5-200
B-4.2 Symbols 5-200
B-4.3 Definitions 5-200
B-4.4 Test Subassemblage Requirements 5-200
B-4.5 Essential Test Variables 5-20 I
B-4.6 Loading History 5-202
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B-4. 7 Instrumentation 5-203

B-4.8 Materials Testing Requirements 5-203
B-4.9 Test Reporting Requirements 5-203
B-4.10 Acceptance Criteria 5-204
B-5. QUALIFYING CYCLIC TESTS OF BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACES 5-205
B-5.1 Scope 5-205
B-5.2 Symbols 5-205
B-5 .3 Definitions 5-205
B-5.4 Subassemblage Test Specimen 5-205
B-5.5 Brace Test Specimen 5-206
B-5.6 Loading History 5-206
B-5.7 Instrumentation 5-207
B-5.8 Materials Testing Requirements 5-207
B-5 .9 Test Reporting Requirements 5-207
B-5.10 Acceptance Criteria 5-208
B-6. WELDING PROVISIONS 5-208
B-6.1 Scope 5-208
B-6.2 Structural Design Drawings and Specifications, Shop Drawings, and Erection Drawings 5-208
B-6.3 Personnel 5-209
B-6.4 Nondestructive Testing Procedures 5-209
B-6.5 Additional Welding Provisions 5-210
B-6.6 Additional Welding Provisions for Demand Critical Welds Only 5-210
B-7 WELD METAL/WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION NOTCH TOUGHNESS VERIFICATION
TEST 5-211
B-7.1 Scope 5-211
B-7 .2 Test Conditions 5-212
B-7.3 Test Specimens 5-212
B-7.4 Acceptance Criteria 5-212
PART 2B-COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL STEEL AND REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS, 5-213
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SECTION 532 - SCOPE 5-213
SECTION 533 - REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS 5-213
SECTION 534 - GENERAL SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 5-214
SECTION 535 - LOADS, LOAD COMBINATIONS, AND NOMINAL STRENGTHS 5-214
535.1 Loads and Load Combinations 5-214
535.2 Nominal Strength 5-214
SECTION 536 - MATERIALS 5-215
536.1 Structural Steel 5-215
536.2 Concrete and Steel Reinforcement 5-215
SECTION 537-COMPOSITE MEMBERS 5-215
537.1 Scope 5-215
53 7 .2 Composite Floor and Roof Slabs 5-215
537.3 Composite Beams 5-21.5
53 7.4 Encased Composite Columns 5-215
537.5 Filled Composite Columns 5-2 I 8
SECTION 538 - COMPOSITE CONNECTIONS 5-218
538.1 Scope 5-218
538.2 General Requirements 5-2 I 8

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.,. SECTION 539- COMPOSITE PARTIALLY RESTRAINED (PR) MOMENT FRAMES (C-PRMF) 5-220
539.1 Scope 5-220
539.2 Columns 5-220
539.3 Composite Beams 5-220
539.4 Moment Connections 5-220
SECTION 540 - COMPOSITE SPECIAL MOMENT FRAMES (C-SMF) 5-220
540.1 Scope 5-220
540.2 Columns 5-220
540.3 Beams 5-220
540.4 Moment Connections 5-22 l
540.5 Column-Beam Moment Ratio 5-221
SECTION 541 - COMPOSITE INTERMEDIATE MOMENT FRAMES (C-IMF) 5-221
541.1 Scope 5-221
541.2 Columns : 5-221
541.3 Beams 5-221
541.4 Moment Connections 5-221
SECTION 542 - COMPOSITE ORDINARY MOMENT FRAMES (C-OMF) 5-222
542.1 Scope 5-222
542.2 Columns 5-222
542.3 Beams : 5-222
542.4 Moment Connections 5-222
SECTION 543 - COMPOSITE SPECIAL CONCENTRICALLYBRACED FRAMES (C-CBF) 5-222
543.1 Scope 5-222
543.2 Columns 5-222
543.3 Beams : 5-222
543 .4 Braces 5-222
543.5 Connections : 5-222
SECTION 544 - COMPOSITE ORDINARY BRACED FRAMES (C-OBF) 5-223
544.1 Scope 5-223
544.2 Columns 5-223
544.3 Beams 5-223
544.4 Braces 5-223
544.5 Connections 5-223
SECTION 545 - COMPOSITE ECCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAMES (C-EBF) 5-223
545.1 Scope 5-223
545.2 Columns 5-223
545.3 Links 5-223
545.4 Braces 5-224
545.5 Connections 5-224
SECTION 546 - ORDINARY REINFORCED CONCRETE SHEAR WALLS COMPOSITE WITH STRUCTURAL
STEEL ELEMENTS (C-ORCW) 5-224
546.1 Scope 5-224
546.2 Boundary Members 5-224
546.3 Steel Coupling Beams 5-225
546.4 Encased Composite Coupling Beams 5-225

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SECTION 547 - SPECIAL REINFORCED CONCRETE SHEAR WALLS COMPOSITE WITH STRUCTURAL
STEEL ELEMENTS (C-SRCW) 5-225
547.1 Scope 5-225
547.2 Boundary Members 5-225
547.3 Steel Coupling Beams 5-226
547.4 Encased Composite Coupling Beams 5-226
SECTION 548 - COMPOSITE STEEL PLATE SHEAR WALLS (C-SPW) 5-226
548.1 Scope 5-226
548.2 Wall Elements 5-226
548.3 Boundary Members 5-227
548.4 Openings 5-227
SECTION 549 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SHOP DRAWINGS, AND
ERECTION DRAWINGS 5-227
SECTION 550 - QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 5-228
PART 3 - DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS 5-228
SYMBOLS 5-228
SECTION 551 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 5-235
551.1 Scope, Applicability and Definitions 5-235
551.2 Material 5-236
551.3 Loads , 5-238
551.4 Allowable Strength Design 5-238
551.5 Load and Resistance Factor Design 5-239
551. 7 Yield Stress and Strength Increase from Cold Work of Forming 5-239
551.8 Serviceability 5-240
551.9 Referenced Documents 5-240
SECTION 552 - ELEMENTS .................................................................................................................••..................•...... 5-242
552.1 Dimensional Limits and Considerations , 5-242
552.2 Effective Widths of Stiffened Elements : 5-243
552.3 Effective Widths ofUnstiffened Elements 5-248
552.4 Effective Width of Uniformly Compressed Elements with a Simple Lip Edge Stiffener. 5-251
522.5 Effective Widths of Stiffened Elements with Single or Multiple Intermediate Stiffeners or Edge Stiffened Elements
with Intermediate Stiffener(s) 5-253
SECTION 553 - MEMBERS 5-255
553.1 Properties of Sections .' 5-255
553.2 Tension Members 5-255
553.3 Flexural Members 5-255
553.4 Concentrically Loaded Compression Members , 5-273
553.5 Combined Axial Load and Bending 5-277
SECTION 554 - STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLIESAND SYSTEMS 5-280
554.1 Built-Up Sections 5-280
554.2 Mixed Systems 5-282
554.3 Lateral and Stability Bracing 5-282
554.4 Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction 5-284
554.5 Floor, Roof, or Wall Steel Diaphragm Construction 5-284
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SECTION 555 - CONNECTIONS AND JOINTS 5-291

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555.2 Welded Connections 5-291
555.3 Bolted Connection 5-299
555.4 Screw Connections 5-301
555.5 Rupture 5-304
555.5 Connecting to Other Materials 5-304
SECTION 556 - TESTS FOR SPECIAL CASES 5-304
556.1 Tests for Determining Structural Performance 5-304
556.2 Tests for Confirming Structural Performance 5-307
556.3 Tests for Determining Mechanical Properties 5-307
SECTION 557 - DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS FOR
CYCLIC LOADING (FATIGUE) 5-308
557.1 General 5-308
557.2 Calculation of Maximum Stresses and Stress Ranges 5-310
557 .3 Design Stress Range 5-310
557.4 Bolts and Threaded Parts , 5-310
557.5 Special Fabrication Requirements 5-311
SECTION C-1 - DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS USING THE DIRECT
STRENGTH METHOD 5-311
C-1 Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members Using the Direct Strength Method 5-3 l 1
SECTION C-2 - SECOND-ORDER ANALYSIS 5-318
C.2.1 General Requirements , 5-318
C.2.2 Design and Analysis Constraints 5-318
SECTION C3 - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS 5-319
C.3.1 Scope 5-319
C.3.2 Other Steels 5-3 l 9
C.3.3 Loads : 5-319
C.3.4 Referenced Documents 5-319
C.3.5 Tension Members 5-340
C.3.6 Light-Frame Steel Construction 5-320
C.3.7 Welded Connections 5-321
C.3.8 Bolted Connections 5-322
C.3.9 Rupture 5-327

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This Chapter includes the following: PARTl

JI Part 1 Specification for Steel Members p I I I A: ION L
MEMBERS
Appendix A

Part 2A Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

SYMBOLS
A Column cross-sectional area, mm2
Appendix B
Total cross-sectional area of member,
Part 28 Seismic Provisions for Composite Structural Steel
mrrr'
Loaded area of concrete, mm2
and Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Cross-sectional area of the base metal,
Part 3 Specifications for Design of Cold-Formed Steel
mnr'
Nominal unthreaded body area of bolt or
Structural Members
threaded part, mm2
Cross-sectional area of the overlapping
Appendix C
branch, mm2
Cross-sectional area of the overlapped
branch, mm2
Area of concrete, mm2
Area of concrete slab within effective
width, mm2
Area of an upset rod based on the major
thread diameter, mm2
Effective net area, mm2
Summation of the effective areas of the
cross section based on the reduced
effective width, be, mm2
Arc Area of compression flange, mm2
Arg Gross tension flange area, mm"
Arn Net tension flange area, mm2
Art Area of tension flange, mm2
Ag Gross area of member, mm"
Ag Gross area of section based on design wall
thickness, mm2
Ag Gross area of composite member, mm2
Ag Chord gross area, mm"
Agv Gross area subject to shear, mm2
An Net area of member, mm2
Ant Net area subject to tension, mm2
Anv Net area subject to shear, mm2
Apb Projected bearing area, mm2
Ar Area of adequately developed longitudinal
reinforcing steel within the effective width
of the concrete slab, mm2
Area of steel cross section, mm2
Cross-sectional area of stud shear
connector, mm2
Shear area on the failure path, mm"
Area of continuous reinforcing bars, mm2
Stiffener area, mm2
Net tensile area, mm2

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Web area, the overall depth times the web D Outside diameter, mm
thickness, dtw, mm" D Outside diameter of round HSS mam
Effective area of the weld, mm" member, mm
Effective area of weld throat of any ith Chord diameter, mm
weld element, mm2 = Outside diameter of round HSS branch
Area of steel concentrically bearing on a member, mm
concrete support, mm" Factor used in Eq. 507.3-3, dependent on
Maximum area of the portion of the the type of transverse stiffeners used in a
supporting surface that is geometrically plate girder
similar to and concentric with the loaded In slip-critical connections, a multiplier
area, mm/ that reflects the ratio of the mean installed
B Overall width of rectangular hollow bolt pretension to the specified minimum
structural sections (HSS) member, bolt pretension
measured 90° to the plane of the Modulus of elasticity of steel 200,000 MPa
connection, mm Modulus of elasticity of concrete
B Overall width of rectangular HSS main Modulus of elasticity of concrete at
member, measured 90° to the plane of the elevated temperature, MPa
connection, mm Effective stiffness of composite section, N-
B Factor for lateral-torsional buckling m mm"
tees and double angles Modulus of elasticity of steel at elevated
Overall width of rectangular HSS branch temperature, MPa
member, measured 90° to the plane of the == Available axial stress at the point of
connection, mm consideration, MPa
Overall branch width of the overlapping FBM Nominal strength of the base metal per unit
branch, mm area, MPa
Overall branch width of the overlapped Available flexural stress at the point of
branch, mm consideration about the major axis, MPa
Width of plate, transverse to the axis of Available flexural stress at the point of
the main member, mm consideration about the minor axis, MPa
Width of plate, measure 90° to the plane Available stress, MPa
of connection, mm Critical stress, MPa
Factors used m determining Mu for Buckling stress for the section as
combined bending and axial forces when determined by analysis, MPa
first-order analysis is employed Critical stress about the minor axis, MPa
Fcry
HSS torsional constant
Lateral-torsional buckling modification r.: Critical torsional buckling stress, MPa
Fe Elastic critical buckling stress, MPa
factor for non-uniform moment diagrams
when both ends of the unsupported r.. Elastic flexural buckling stress about the
major axis, MPa
segment are braced
FExx Electrode classification number, MPa
Coefficient relating relative brace stiffness
and curvature Fey Elastic flexural buckling stress about the
Constant based on stress category, given minor axis, MPa
in Table 501-3.1 Elastic torsional buckling stress, MPa
Coefficient assuming no lateral translation A calculated stress used in the calculation
of the frame of nominal flexural strength, MP a
Ponding flexibility coefficient for primary Nominal torsional strength
member in a flat roof Nominal tensile stress F nt, or shear stress,
Coefficient for web sidesway buckling Fnv, from Table 510.3.2, MPa
Ponding flexibility coefficient for Nominal tensile stress from Table 510.3.2,
secondary member in a flat roof MP a
Web shear coefficient F'n Nominal tensile stress modified to include
6 the effects of shearing stress, MP a
Warping constant, mm
Nominal dead load Nominal shear stress from Table 510.3.2,
Outside diameter of round HSS member, MP a
Design stress range, MPa
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Threshold fatigue stress range, maximum G Shear modulus of elasticity of steel 77,200
stress range for indefinite design life from MP a
Table A-3.1, MPa f.H Story shear produced by the lateral forces
Specified minimum tensile strength of the used to compute !1H, N
type of steel being used, MPa H Overall height ofrectangular HSS member,
Specified minimum tensile strength of a measured in the plane of the connection,
stud shear connector, MPa mm
Specified minimum tensile strength of the H Overall height of rectangular HSS main
connected material, MPa member, measured in the plane of the
Specified minimum tensile strength of HSS connection, mm
material, MPa Flexural constant
Furn Specified minimum tensile strength of the Overall height of rectangular HSS branch
type of steel being used at elevated member, measured in the plane of the
temperature, MPa connection, mm
Nominal strength of the weld metal per Overall depth of the overlapping branch
unit area, MPa Moment of inertia in the place of bending,
Nominal stress in any ith weld element, mm"
MP a I Moment of inertia about the axis of
r.; x component of stress F wi, MPa bending, mm4
Fwiy y component of stress F wi, MPa Moment of inertia of the concrete section,
Fy Specified minimum yield stress of the type mm"
of steel being used, MPa. As used in this Moment of inertia of the steel deck
Specification, "yield stress" denotes either supported on secondary members, mm4
the specified minimum yield point (for Moment of inertia of primary members,
those steels that have a yield point) or mm"
specified yield strength (for those steels Moment of inertia of secondary members,
that do not have a yield point) mm"
Fy Specified minimum yield stress of the Moment of inertia of steel shape, mm"
compression flange, MPa Moment of inertia ofreinforcing bars, mm4
Fy Specified minimum yield stress of the Moment of inertia about the principal axes,
column web, MPa mm"
Fy Specified minimum yield stress of HSS Out-of-plane moment of inertia, mm"
member material, MPa Minor principal axis moment of inertia,
Fy Specified minimum yield stress of HSS mm"
main member material, MPa Moment of inertia about y-axis referred to
Fyb Specified minimum yield stress of HSS the compression flange, or if reverse
branch member material, MPa curvature bending referred to smaller
Fybi Specified minimum yield stress of the flange, mm4
overlapping branch material, MPa Torsional constant, mm"
Specified minimum yield stress of the J
Fybj K Effective length factor determined in
overlapped branch material, MPa
accordance with Section 503
Fyf Specified minimum yield stress of the
Effective length factor for torsional
flange, MPa
buckling
Fym Specified minimum yield stress of the type
Effective length factor in the plane of
of steel being used at elevated temperature,
bending, calculated based on the
MP a
assumption of no lateral translation set
Fyp Specified minimum yield stress of plate,
equal to 1.0 unless analysis indicates that a
MP a
smaller value may be used
Fyr Specified rmmmum yield stress of
Effective length factor in the plane of
reinforcing bars, MPa
bending, calculated based on a sidesway
Fyst Specified minimum yield stress of the
buckling analysis
stiffener material, MPa
L Story height, mm
Fyw = Specified minimum yield stress of the web,
L Length of the member, mm
MP a
L Actual length of end-loaded weld, mm
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L Laterally unbraced length of a member, First-order moment using LRFD or ASD

mm load combinations assuming there is no
L Span length, mm lateral translation of the frame, N-mm
L Length of member between work points at Plastic bending moment, N-mm
truss chord centerlines, mm Required second-order flexural strength
Length between points that are either under LRFD or ASD load combinations,
braced against lateral displacement of N-mm
compression flange or based against twist Required flexural strength using LRFD or
of the cross section, mm ASD load combinations, N-mm
Distance between braces, mm = Required flexural strength in chord, N-mm
Length of channel shear connector, mm Required in-plane flexural strength in
Clear distance, in the direction of the force, branch, N-mm
between the edge of the hole and the edge Mr-op = Required out-of-plane flexural strength in
of the adjacent hole or edge of the material, branch, N-mm
mm Required flexural strength in chord using
Total effective weld length of groove and LRFD load combinations, N-mm
fillet welds to rectangular HSS, mm Yield moment about the axis of bending,
Limiting laterally unbraced length for the N-mm
limit state of yielding, mm Smaller moment, calculated from a first-
Column spacing in direction of girder, m order analysis, at the ends of that portion of
Limiting laterally unbraced length for the member unbraced in the plane of
plastic analysis, mm bending under consideration, N-mm
Maximum unbraced length for Mr (the Larger moment, calculated from a first-
required flexural strength), mm order analysis, at the ends of that portion of
Limiting laterally unbraced length for the the member unbraced in the plane of
limit state of inelastic lateral-torsional bending under consideration, N-mm
buckling, mm N Length of bearing (not less than k for end
Column spacing perpendicular to direction beam reactions), mm
of girder, m N Bearing length of the load, measured
Distance from maximum to zero shear parallel to the axis of the HSS member, (or
force, mm measured across the width of the HSS in
Absolute value of moment at quarter point the case of the loaded cap plates), mm
of the unbraced segment, N-mm N Number of stress range fluctuations m
Required flexural strength in chord, using design life
ASD load combinations, N-mm Number of bolts carrying the applied
Absolute value of moment at centerline of tension
the unbraced segment, N-mm Ni Additional lateral load
Required bracing moment, N-mm Ni Notional lateral load applied at level i, N
Absolute value of moment at three-quarter Ns Number of slip planes
point of the unbraced segment, N-mm Ov Overlap connection coefficient
Mc(x,y) Available flexural strength determined in p Pitch per thread, mm
accordance with Section 506, N-mm Pbr Required brace strength, N
Available flexural-torsional strength for Pc Available axial compressive strength, N
strong axis flexure determined in Pc Available tensile strength, N
accordance with Section 506, N-mm Available compressive strength out of the
Pea
Elastic lateral-torsional buckling moment, plane of bending, N
N-mm Pe1,Pe2= Elastic critical buckling load for braced and
First-order moment under LRFD or ASD unbraced frame, respectively, N
load combinations caused by lateral Euler buckling load, evaluated in the plane
translation of the frame only, N-mm of bending, N
Mmax Absolute value of maximum moment in the Pl(t,c) First-order axial force using LRFD or ASD
unbraced segment, N-mm load combinations as a result of lateral
Nominal flexural strength, N-mm translation of the frame only (tension or
compression), N

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P n(t,c) First-order axial force using LRFD or ASD Total nominal strength of transversely
load combinations, assuming there is no loaded f tlet welds, as determined in
lateral translation of the frame (tension or accordance with Table 510.2.5 without the
compression), N alternate in Section 510.2.4 (a)
Nominal axial strength, N s Elastic section modulus of round HSS,
Nominal axial compressive strength mm '
without consideration of length effects, N s Lowest elastic section modulus relative to
Nominal bearing strength of concrete, N the axis of bending, 1111113
Required second-order axial strength using Spacing of secondary members, m
LRFD or ASD load combinations, N Chord elastic section modulus, mrrr'
Required axial compressive strength using Elastic section modulus to the toe in
LRFD or ASD load combinations, N compression relative to the axis of bending,
P,. Required strength, N 1111113

Required tensile strength using LRFD or Effective section modulus about major
P,.
ASD load combinations, N axis, mrrr'
Required axial strength in branch, N Elastic section modulus referred to tension
Required axial strength in chord, N and compression flanges, respectively,
mm '
Required axial strength in compression, N
Elastic section modulus taken about the
Member yield strength, N principal axes, mm3
Full reduction factor for slender For channels, taken as the minimum
compression elements section modulus
Reduction factor for slender stiffened Nominal forces and deformations due to
compression elements the design-basis fire defined in Section A-
Chord-stress interaction parameter 4.2.1
Nominal strength of one stud shear Tension force due to ASD load
connector, N combinations, kN
Reduction factor for slender unstiffened Minimum fastener tension given in
compression elements Table 510.3.1, kN
R Nominal load due to rainwater exclusive of Available torsional strength, N-mm
the ponding contribution, MPa Nominal torsional strength, N-mm
Seismic response modification coefficient Required torsional strength, N-mm
Required strength (ASD) Tension force due to LRFD load
Reduction factor for joints using a pair of combinations, kN
transverse fillet welds only = Shear lag factor
Coefficient to account for group effect Utilization ratio
Factor in Eq. 503.2-6b dependent on type Reduction coefficient, used in calculating
of system block shear rupture strength
Rm Cross-section monosymmetry parameter Stress index
Rn Nominal strength, specified in Section 502 Stress index
through 511 Required shear force introduced to column,
Nominal slip resistance, N N
Position effect factor for shear studs V' Required shear force transferred by shear
Web plastification factor connectors, N
Reduction factor for reinforced or non- Available shear strength. N
reinforced transverse partial-joint- Nominal shear strength, N
penetration (PJP) groove welds Required shear strength at the location of
Web plastification factor corresponding to the stiffener, N
the tension flange yielding limit state v,. Required shear strength using LRFD or
Required strength (LRFD) ASD load combinations, N
Total nominal strength of longitudinally Gravity load from the LRFD load
loaded fillet welds, as determined in combination or 1.6 times the ASD load
accordance with Table 510.2.5 combination applied at level i, N
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Pn(t,c) First-order axial force using LRFD or ASD Total nominal strength of transversely
load combinations, assuming there is no loaded fillet welds, as determined in
lateral translation of the frame (tension or accordance with Table 510.2.5 without the
compression), N alternate in Section 510.2.4 (a)
Nominal axial strength, N s Elastic section modulus of round HSS
Nominal axial compressive strength mm3 '

without consideration of length effects, N s Lowest elastic section modulus relative to

Nominal bearing strength of concrete, N the axis of bending, mrrr'
Required second-order axial strength using Spacing of secondary members, m
LRFD or ASD load combinations, N Chord elastic section modulus, mrrr'
= Required axial compressive strength using Elastic section modulus to the toe in
LRFD or ASD load combinations, N compression relative to the axis of bending,
Required strength, N mm3
Effective section modulus about major
= Required tensile strength using LRFD or
axis, mm3
ASD load combinations, N
Required axial strength in branch, N Elastic section modulus referred to tension
Required axial strength in chord, N and compression flanges, respectively,
mrn '
= Required axial strength in compression, N
Elastic section modulus taken about the
= Member yield strength, N
principal axes, mm3
= Full reduction factor for slender For channels, taken as the minimum
compression elements section modulus
= Reduction factor for slender stiffened Nominal forces and deformations due to
compression elements the design-basis fire defined in Section A-
Chord-stress interaction parameter 4.2.1
Nominal strength of one stud shear Tension force due to ASD load
connector, N combinations, kN
Reduction factor for slender unstiffened Minimum fastener tension given in
compression elements Table 510.3.1, kN
R Nominal load due to rainwater exclusive of Available torsional strength, N-mm
the ponding contribution, MPa Nominal torsional strength, N-mm
Seismic response modification coefficient Required torsional strength, N-mm
Required strength (ASD) Tension force due to LRFD load
Reduction factor for joints using a pair of combinations, kN
transverse fillet welds only Shear lag factor
Coefficient to account for group effect Utilization ratio
Factor in Eq. 503.2-6b dependent on type Reduction coefficient, used in calculating
of system block shear rupture strength
Cross-section monosymmetry parameter Stress index
Nominal strength, specified in Section 502 Stress index
through 511 Required shear force introduced to column,
Nominal slip resistance, N N
Position effect factor for shear studs V' Required shear force transferred by shear
Web plastification factor connectors, N
Available shear strength, N
Reduction factor for reinforced or non-
reinforced transverse partial-joint- Nominal shear strength, N
penetration (PJP) groove welds Required shear strength at the location of
Web plastification factor corresponding to the stiffener, N
the tension flange yielding limit state Required shear strength using LRFD or
Required strength (LRFD) ASD load combinations, N
Total nominal strength of longitudinally Gravity load from the LRFD load
loaded fillet welds, as determined in combination or 1.6 times the ASD load
accordance with Table 510.2.5 combination applied at level i, N
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z Plastic section modulus about the axis of Stiffener width for one-sided stiffeners,
bending, mm3 mm
Branch plastic section modulus about the Nominal fastener diameter, mm
correct axis of bending, mrrr' Full nominal depth of the section, mm
Zx,y Plastic section modulus about the principal = Full nominal depth of tee, mm
axes, mm3 Depth of rectangular bar, mm
a Clear distance between transverse
Diameter, mm
stiffeners, mm
Distance between connectors in a built-up Pin diameter, mm
a
member, mm Roller diameter, mm
a Shortest distance from edge of pin hole to Beam depth, mm
edge of member measured parallel to the Nominal diameter (body or shank
direction of force, mm diameter), mm
a Half the length of the non-welded root face Column depth, mm
in the direction of the thickness of the Eccentricity in a truss connection, positive
tension-loaded plate, mm being away from the branches, mm
= Ratio of two times the web area in emid-ht Distance from the edge of stud shank to the
compression due to application of major steel deck web, measured at mid-height of
axis bending moment alone to the area of the deck rib, and in the load bearing
the compression flange components direction of the stud (in other words, in the
b Outside width of leg in compression, mm direction of maximum moment for a
b Full width of longest angle leg, mm simply supported beam), mm
b Width of unstiffened compression element; la Required axial stress at the point of
for flanges of I-shaped members and tees, consideration using LRFD or ASD load
the width b is half the full-flange width; combinations, MPa
bf; for legs of angles and flanges of I b(w,z) Required flexural stress at the point of
consideration (major axis, minor axis)
channels and zees, the width b is the full using LRFD or ASD load combinations,
nominal dimension; for plates, the width b MPa
is the distance from the free edge to the Specified minimum compressive strength
first row of fasteners or line of welds, or
I~
of concrete, MPa
the distance between adjacent lines of Specified minimum compressive strength
fasteners or lines of welds; for rectangular of concrete at elevate temperatures, MPa
HSS, the width b is the clear distance lo Stress due to D + R (the nominal dead load
between the webs less the inside corner + the nominal load due to rainwater or
radius on each side, mm snow exclusive of the ponding
b Width of the angle leg resisting the shear contribution), MPa
force, mm Iv Required shear strength per unit area, MPa
Width of column flange, mm g Transverse center-to-center spacing (gage)
Reduced effective width, mm between fastener gage lines, mm
Effective edge distance; the distance from g Gap between toes of branch members in a
the edge of the hole to the edge of the part gapped K-connection, neglecting the
measured in the direction normal to the welds, mm
applied force, mm h Clear distance between flanges less the
Effective width of the branch face welded fillet or comer radius for rolled shapes; for
beoi
to the chord built-up sections, the distance between
Effective width of the branch face welded adjacent lines of fasteners or the clear
to the overlapped brace distance between flanges when welds are
Flange width, mm used; for tees, the overall depth; for
Compression flange width, mm rectangular HSS, the clear distance
between the flanges less the inside comer
Width of tension flange, mm radius on each side, mm
Longer leg of angle, mm h Distance between centroids of individual
Shorter leg of angle, mm components perpendicular to the member
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Twice the distance from the centroid to the moment alone

following: the inside face of the Effective radius of gyration used in the
compression flange less the fillet or corner determination of Lr for the lateral-
radius, for rolled shapes; the nearest line of torsional buck I ing limit state for major axis
fasteners at the compression flange or the bending of doubly symmetric compact I-
inside faces of the compression flange shaped members and channels
when welds are used, for built-up sections, Radius of gyration about geometric axis
mm parallel to connected leg, mm
Distance between flange centroids, mm Radius of gyration about y-axis, mm
Twice the distance from the plastic neutral Radius of gyration for the minor principal
axis to the nearest line of fasteners at the axis, mm
compression flange or the inside face of the s Longitudinal center-to-center spacing
compression flange when welds are used, (pitch) of any two consecutive holes, mm
mm t Thickness of element, mm
Hole factor t Wall thickness, mm
Factor defined by Eq. 507 .2-6 for t Angle leg thickness, mm
minimum moment of inertia for a Width of rectangular bar parallel to axis of
t
transverse stiffener bending, mm
k Distance from outer face of flange to the Thickness of connected material, mm
web toe of fillet, mm
t
t Thickness of plate, mm
k Outside corner radius of the HSS, which is
t Design wall thickness for HSS equal to
permitted to be taken as l.5t if unknown,
mm 0.93 times the nominal wall thickness for
Coefficient for slender unstiffened ERW HSS and equal to the nominal wall
elements, mm coefficient thickness for SAW HSS, mm
t Total thickness of fillers, mm
Web plate buckling coefficient
Largest laterally unbraced length along t Design wall thickness of HSS main
either flange at the point of load, mm member, mm
Length of bearing, mm Design wall thickness of HSS branch
l member, mm
l Length of connection in the direction of
Thickness of the overlapping branch, mm
loading, mm
Number of nodal braced points within the Thickness of the overlapped branch, mm
n
span Thickness of the column-flange, mm
n Threads per mm Thickness of the loaded flange, mm
p Ratio of element i deformation to its Flange thickness of channel shear
deformation at maximum stress connector, mm
p Projected length of the overlapping branch Compression flange thickness, mm
on the chord Thickness of plate, mm
q Overlap length measured along the
Thickness of tension loaded plate, mm
connecting face of the chord beneath the
two branches Thickness of the attached transverse plate,
r Governing radius of gyration, mm mm
Distance from instantaneous center of Web stiffener thickness, mm
r,«
rotation to weld element with minimum Web thickness of channel shear connector,
!::..u/ri ratio, mm mm
Minimum radius of gyration of individual Beam web thickness, mm
component in a built-up member, mm Web thickness, mm
Radius of gyration of individual component Column web thickness, mm
relative to its centroidal axis parallel to Thickness of element, mm
member axis of buckling, mm w Width of cover plate, mm
Polar radius of gyration about the shear Weld leg size, mm
w
center, mm Subscript relating symbol to major
w
Radius of gyration of the flange principal axis bending
components in flexural compression plus Plate width, mm
w
one-third of the web area in compression
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w Leg size of the reinforcing or contouring width of the chord for rectangular HSS
fi1let, if any, in the direction of the Load length parameter, applicable only to
thickness of the tension-loaded plate, mm rectangular HSS; the ratio of the length of
Weight of concrete per unit volume contact of the branch with the chord in the
Average width of concrete rib or haunch, plane of the connection to the chord width
mm Slenderness parameter
Subscript relating symbol to strong axis Limiting slenderness parameter for
Coordinates of the shear center with compact element
respect to the centroid, mm Limiting slenderness parameter for
x Connection eccentricity, mm compact flange
Subscript relating symbol to weak axis Limiting slenderness parameter for
y
compact web
z Subscript relating symbol to minor
Limiting slenderness parameter for
principal axis bending
noncompact element
a Factor used in B2 equation
Limiting slenderness parameter for non-
a Separation ratio for built-up compression
compact flange
members Limiting slenderness parameter for non-
p Reduction factor given by Eq. 510.2-1 compact web
p Width ratio; the ratio of branch diameter to
µ Mean slip coefficient for class A or B
chord diameter for round HSS; the ratio of surfaces, as applicable, or as established by
overall branch width to chord width for tests
rectangular HSS Resistance factor, specified in Section 502
Pr Brace stiffness requirement excluding web through 511
distortion, N-mm/radian Resistance factor for bearing on concrete
Required brace stiffness
</Jn
</Jb Resistance factor for flexure
Effective width ratio; the sum of the Resistance factor for compression
perimeters of the two branch members in a </Jc
</Jc Resistance factor for axially loaded
K-connection divided by eight times the
composite columns
chord width
Resistance factor for shear on the failure
e.; Effective outside punching perimeter </Jsf
path
e.; Web distortional stiffness, including the
effect of web transverse stiffeners, if any,
</Jr Resistance factor for torsion
</Jt Resistance factor for tension
N-mrn/radian
</Jv Resistance factor for shear
Pw Section property for unequal leg angles,
positive for short legs in compression and a Safety factor
negative for long legs in compression fls Safety fact~r for bearing on concrete
.£1 First-order interstory drift due to the design nb Safety factor for flexure
loads, mm nc Safety factor for compression
L1H = First-order interstory drift due to lateral nc Safety factor for axially loaded composite
forces, mm columns
.di Deformation of welded elements at Safety factor for shear on the failure path
intermediate stress levels, linearly Safety factor for torsion
proportioned to the critical deformation
Safety factor for tension
based on distance from the instantaneous
Safety factor for shear
center of rotation, r, , mm
Minimum reinforcement ratio for
Deformation of weld element at maximum
longitudinal reinforcing element
stress, mm
Deformation of welded element at ultimate e Angle of loading measured from the
welded longitudinal axis, degrees
stress (fracture), usually in element furthest
(} Acute angle between the branch and chord,
from instantaneous center of rotation, mm
degrees
y Chord slenderness ratio; the ratio of one-
Strain corresponding to compressive
half the diameter to the wall thickness for
round HSS; the ratio of one-half the width strength, f~
to wall thickness for rectangular HSS Parameter for reduced flexural stiffness
Gap ratio; the ratio of the gap between the using the direct analysis method
branches of a gapped K-connection to the

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DEFINITIONS BATTEN PLATE is a plate rigidly connected to two

parallel components of a built-up column or beam
designed to transmit shear between the components.
ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION is a building material
and systems that are activated by a fire to mitigate adverse
BEAM is a structural member that has the primary
effects or to notify people to take some action mitigate
function of resisting bending moments.
adverse effects.

ADJUSTED BRACE STRENGTH is the strength of a BEAM-COLUMN is a structural member that resists
both axial force and bending moment.
brace in a buckling-restrained braced frame al
deformations corresponding to 2.0 times the design story
drift. BEARING is the connection, limit state of ultimate shear
forces transmitted by the mechanical fastener to the
ALLOWABLE STRENGTH is the nominal strength connection elements.
divided by the safety factor, Rn/fl.
BEARING refers to a bolted connection, limit state of
shear forces transmitted by the bolt to the connection
ALLOW ABLE STRESS is the allowable strength
elements.
divided by the appropriate section property, such as
section modulus or cross-section area.
BEARING (LOCAL COMPRESSIVE YIELDING)
refers to the limit state of local compressive yielding due
AMPLIFICATION FACTOR is the multiplier of the
to the action of a member bearing against another member
results of first-order analysis to reflect second-order
or surface.
effects.
BEARING-TYPE CONNECTION is a bolted
AMPLIFIED SEISMIC LOAD is the horizontal
connection where shear forces are transmitted by the bolt
component of earthquake load E multiplied by n.0, where bearing against the connection elements.
E and the horizontal component of E are specified in the
NSCP code. BLOCK SHEAR RUPTURE refers to a connection,
limit state of tension fracture along one path and shear
APPLICABLE BUILDING CODE is a Building Code yielding or shear fracture along another path.
under which the structure is designed (i.e NSCP 61h
Edition). BOUNDARY MEMBER is a portion along wall and
diaphragm edge strengthened with structural steel sections
ASD (ALLOWABLE STRENGTH DESIGN) is a and/or longitudinal steel reinforcement and transverse
method of proportioning structural components such that reinforcement.
the allowable strength equals or exceeds the required
strength of the component under the action of the ASD BRACED FRAME is an essentially vertical truss system
load combinations. that provides resistance to lateral loads and provides
stability for the structural system.
ASD LOAD COMBINATION refers to load
combination in the NSCP code intended for allowable BRACING is a member or system that provides stiffness
strength design (allowable stress design). and strength to limit the out-of-plane movement of
another member at a brace point.
AUTHORITY HA YING JURISDICTION (AHJ) is
the organization, political subdivision, office or individual BRACE TEST SPECIMEN is a single buckling-
charged with the responsibility of administering and restrained brace element used for laboratory testing
enforcing the provisions of this standard. intended to model the brace in the Prototype.

AVAILABLE STRENGTH is the design strength or BRANCH FACE is the wall of HSS branch member.
allowable strength, as appropriate.
BRANCH MEMBER refers HSS connections, member
AVAILABLE STRESS is the design stress or allowable that terminates at a chord member or main member.
stress, as appropriate.
BUCKLING is a limit state of sudden change in the
A VE RAGE RIB WIDTH is the average width of the rib geometry of a structure or any of its elements under a
of a corrugation in a formed steel deck. critical loading condition.

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instability limits states. function of resisting axial force.

BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACED FRAME COLUMN BASE is i:111 assemblage of structural shapes,

(BRBF) is a diagonally braced frame satisfying the plates, connectors, bolts, and rods at the base of a column
requirements r ecti n 529 in which all members of the used to transmit forces between the steel superstructure
bracing system are ubjected primarily to axial forces and and the foundation.
in which the limit state f compression buckling of braces
is precluded at forces and deformations corresponding to COMBINED SYSTEM refers to the structure comprised
2.0 times the design story drift. of two or more lateral load-resisting systems of different
type.
BUCKLING-RESTRAINING SYSTEM is the system
of restraints that limits buckling of the steel core in COMPACT SECTION rs a section capable of
BRBF. This system includes the casing on the steel core developing a fully plastic stress distribution and
and structural elements adjoining its connections. The possessing a rotation capacity of approximately three
buckling-restraining system is intended to permit the before the onset of local buckling.
transverse expansion and longitudinal contraction of the
steel core for deformations corresponding to 2.0 times the COMPARTMENTATION is the enclosure of a building
design story drift. space with elements that have specific fire endurance.

BUILT-UP MEMBER, CROSS-SECTION, COMPLETE-JOINT-PENETRATION GROOVE

SECTION, SHAPE refers to the member, cross-section, WELD (CJP) is a groove weld in which weld metal
section or shape fabricated from structural steel elements extends through the joint thickness, except as permitted
that are welded or bolted together. for HSS connections.

CAMBER is a curvature fabricated into a beam or COMPOSITE is the condition m which steel and
truss so as to compensate for deflection induced by concrete elements and members work as a unit in the
loads. distribution of internal forces.

CASING is an element that resists forces transverse to COMPOSITE BEAM refers to structural steel beam in
the axis of the brace thereby restraining buckling of the contact with and acting compositely with reinforced
core. The casing requires a means of delivering this force concrete via bond or shear connectors.
to the remainder of the buckling-restraining system. The
casing resists little or no force in the axis of the brace. COMPOSITE BRACE is a reinforced-concrete-encased
structural steel section (rolled or built-up) or concrete-
CHARPY V-NOTCH IMPACT TEST is a standard filled steel section used as a brace.
dynamic test measuring notch toughness of a specimen.
COMPOSITE COLUMN is a reinforced-concrete-
CHORD MEMBER refers to or HSS, primary member encased structural steel section (rolled or built-up) or
that extends through a truss connection. concrete-filled steel section used as a column.

CLADDING is the exterior covering of structure. COMPOSITE ECCENTRICALLY BRACED

FRAME (C-EBF) is a composite braced frame meeting
COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBER the requirements of Section 545.
refers to the shape manufactured by press-braking
blanks sheared from sheets, cut lengths of coils or COMPOSITE INTERMEDIATE MOMENT FRAME
plates, or by roll forming cold- or hot- rolled coils or (C-IMF) is a composite moment frame meeting the
sheets; both forming operations being performed at requirements of Section 541.
ambient room temperature, that is, without manifest
addition of heat such as would be required for hot COMPOSITE ORDINARY BRACED FRAME
forming. (C-OBF) is a composite braced frame meeting the
requirements of Section 544.
COLLECTOR ELEMENT refers to the member that
serves to transfer loads between floor diaphragms and the COMPOSITE ORDINARY MOMENT FRAME
members of the seismic load resisting system. (C-OMF) is a composite moment frame meeting the
requirements of Section 545.

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COMPOSITE PARTIALLY RESTRAINED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS refers to the design

MOMENT FRAME (C-PRMF) is a composite moment drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and erection
frame meeting the requirements of Section 539. drawings.

COMPOSITE SHEAR WALL is a reinforced concrete CONTRACTOR is a fabricator or erector, as applicable.

wall that has unencased or reinforced-concrete encased
structural steel sections as boundary members. CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER is the transfer of
thermal energy from a point of higher temperature to a
COMPOSITE SLAB) is a concrete slab supported on point of lower temperature through the motion of an
and bonded to a formed steel deck that acts as a intervening medium.
diaphragm to transfer load to and between elements of the
seismic load resisting system. COPE is a cut-out made in a structural member to
remove a flange and conform to the shape of an
COMPOSITE SPECIAL CONCENTRICALLY intersecting member.
BRACED FRAME (C-CBF) is a composite braced
frame meeting the requirements of Section 543. COUPLING BEAM is a structural steel or composite
beam connecting adjacent reinforced concrete wall
COMPOSITE SPECIAL MOMENT FRAME elements so that they act together to resist lateral loads.
(C-SMF) is a composite moment frame meeting the
requirements of Section 540. COVER PLATE is a plate welded or bolted to the flange
of a member to increase cross-sectional area, section
COMPOSITE STEEL PLATE SHEAR WALL modulus, or moment of inertia.
(C-SPW) is a wall consisting of steel plate with
reinforced concrete encasement on one or both sides that CROSS CONNECTION refers to HSS connection in
provides out-of-plane stiffening to prevent buckling of the which forces in branch members or connecting
steel plate and meeting the requirements of Section 548. elements transverse to the main member are primarily
equilibrated by forces in other branch members or
CONCRETE CRUSHING is the limit state of connecting elements on the opposite side of the main
compressive failure in concrete having reached the member.
ultimate strain.
CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA is an Effective area, Ae,
CONCRETE HAUNCH is a section of solid concrete calculated using the effective widths of component
that results from stopping the deck on each side of the elements in accordance with Section 552. If the effective
girder in a composite floor system constructed using a widths of all component elements, determined in
formed steel deck. accordance with Section 552, are equal to the actual flat
widths, it equals the gross or net area, as applicable.
CONCRETE-ENCASED BEAM is a beam that totally
encased in concrete cast integrally with the slab. CURTAIN WALL STUD is a member in the steel
framed exterior wall system that transfers transverse ( out-
CONFIRMATOR
YTEST is a test made, when desired, of-plane) loads and is limited to a superimposed axial
on members, connections, and assemblies designed in load, exclusive of sheathing materials , of not more than
accordance with the provisions of Section 551 through 1460 Nim, or superimposed axial load of not more than
Section 557, Appendices 1 and 2, and Section C-3 of this 890 N per stud.
Specification or its specific references, in order to
compare actual to calculated performance. DEMAND CRITICAL WELD weld so designated by
this chapter.
CONNECTION is a combination of structural elements
and joints used to transmit forces between two or more DESIGN-BASIS FIRE is a set of conditions that define
members. the development of a fire and the spread of combustion
products throughout a building or portion thereof.
CONTINUITY PLATES is a column stiffeners at the
top and bottom of the panel zone; also known as DESIGN EARTHQUAKE refers to the earthquake
transverse stiffeners. represented by the design response spectrum as specified
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DESIGN LOAD is the applied load determined in DIRECT BOND INTERACTION is a mechanism by
accordance with either LRFD load combinations or which force is transferred between steel and concrete
· ASD load combinations, whichever is applicable. in a composite section by bond stress.

DESIGN METHODOLOGY is a set of step-by-step DIRECT STRENGTH METHOD is an alternative

procedures, based on calculation or experiment, used to design method detailed in Section C-1 that provides
determine sizes, lengths, and details in the design of predictions of member strengths without the use of
buckling-restrained braces and their connections. effective widths.

DESIGN STORY DRIFT is an amplified story drift DISTORTIONAL BUCKLING is a mode of buckling
(drift under the design earthquake, including the effects of involving change in cross-sectional shape, excluding local
inelastic action), determined as specified in the NSCP buckling.
code.
DISTORTIONAL FAILURE is a limit state of an
DESIGN STRENGTH is the resistance factor multiplied HSS truss connection based on distortion of a
by the nominal strength, </>Rn. rectangular HSS chord member into a rhomboidal shape.

DESIGN STRESS RANGE refers to magnitude of DISTORTIONAL STIFFNESS is an out-of-plane

change in stress due to the repeated application and flexural stiffness of web.
removal of service live loads. For locations subject to
stress reversal, it is the algebraic difference of the peak DOUBLE CURVATURE is a deformed shape of a beam
stresses. with one or more inflection points within the span.

DESIGN STRESS is the design strength divided by DOUBLE-CONCENTRATED FORCES is the two
the appropriate section property, such as section equal and opposite forces that form a couple on the
modulus or cross section area. same side of the loaded member.

DESIGN WALL THICKNESS is the HSS wall DOUBLER is a plate added to, and parallel with, a beam
thickness assumed in the determination of section or column web to increase resistance to concentrated
properties. forces.

DIAGONAL BRACING is an inclined structural DOUBLY-SYMMETRIC SECTION is a section

members carrying primarily axial load that are employed symmetric about tw? orthogonal axes through its centroid.
to enable a structural frame to act as a truss to resist
lateral loads. DUAL SYSTEM is a structural system with the
following features: (1) an essentially complete space
DIAGONAL STIFFENER is a web stiffener at frame that provides support for gravity loads; (2)
column panel zone oriented diagonally to the flanges, resistance to lateral load provided by moment frames
on one or both sides of the web. (SMF, IMF or OMF) that are capable of resisting at least
25 percent of the base shear, and concrete or steel shear
DIAPHRAGM is the roof, floor or other membrane walls, or steel braced frames (EBF, SCBF or OCBF); and
or bracing system that transfers in-plane forces to the (3) each system designed to resist the total lateral load in
lateral force resisting system. proportion to its relative rigidity.

DIAPHRAGM PLATE is a plate possessing in-plane DUCTILE LIMIT STATE includes member and
shear stiffness and strength, used to transfer forces to the connection yielding, bearing deformation at bolt holes, as
supporting elements. well as buckling of members that conform to the width-
thickness limitations of Table 521-1. Fracture of a
DIRECT ANALYSIS METHOD is the design method member or of a connection, or buckling of a connection
for stability that captures the effects of residual stresses element, is not a ductile limit state.
and initial out-of-plumbness of frames by reducing
stiffness and applying notional loads in a second-order
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ECCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAME (EBF) is a END RETURN is a length of fillet weld that continues
diagonally braced frame meeting the requirements of around a corner in the same plane.
Section 528 that has at least one end of each bracing
member connected to a beam a short distance from ENGINEER OF RECORD is a licensed professional
another beam-to-brace connection or a beam-to-column responsible for sealing the design drawings and
connection. specifications.

EFFECTIVE DESIGN WIDTH (EFFECTIVE EXEMPTED COLUMN refers to the column not
WIDTH) is a flat width of an element reduced for design meeting the requirements of Equation 522-3 for SMF.
purposes, also known simply as the effective width.
EXPANSION ROCKER refers to support with curved
EFFECTIVE LENGTH is the length of an otherwise surface on which a member bears that can tilt to
identical column with the same strength when analyzed accommodate expansion.
with pinned end conditions.
EXPANSION ROLLERis a round steel bar on which a
EFFECTIVE LENGTH FACTOR is the ratio between member bears that can roll to accommodate expansion.
the effective length and the unbraced length of the
member. EXPECTED TENSILE STRENGTH is the tensile
strength of a member, equal to the specified minimum
EFFECTIVE NET AREA ts a net area modified to tensile strength, Fu, multiplied by Rt.
account for the effect of shear lag.
EXPECTED YIELD STRENGTH is the yield strength
EFFECTIVE SECTION MODULUS rs a section in tension of a member, equal to the expected yield stress
modulus reduced to account for buckling of slender multiplied by Ag.
compression elements.
EXPECTED YIELD STRESS is the yield stress of the
EFFECTIVE WIDTH refers to reduced width of a
plate or slab with an assumed uniform stress
material, equal to the specified minimum yield stress, F y,
distribution which produces the same effect on the multiplied by Ry.
behavior of a structural member as the actual plate or slab
width with its non-uniform stress distribution. EYEBAR refers to pin-connected tension member of
uniform thickness, with forged or thermally cut head of
ELASTIC ANALYSIS is a structural analysis based on greater width than the body, proportioned to provide
the assumption that the structure returns to its original approximately equal strength in the head and body.
geometry on removal of the load.
FACE BEARING PLATES refers to stiffeners attached
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES refers to heating to structural steel beams that are embedded in reinforced
conditions experienced by building elements or structures concrete walls or columns. The plates are located at the
as a result of fire, which are in excess of the anticipated face of the reinforced concrete to provide confinement
ambient conditions. and to transfer loads to the concrete through direct
bearing.
ENCASED COMPOSITE BEAM is a composite beam
completely enclosed in reinforced concrete. FACTORED LOAD is the product of a load factor and
the nominal load.
ENCASED COMPOSITE COLUMN is a structural
steel column (rolled or built-up) completely encased in FASTENER is a generic term for bolts, rivets, or other
reinforced concrete. connecting devices.

ENCASED COMPOSITE COLUMN is a composite FATIGUE is a limit state of crack initiation and
column consisting of a structural concrete column and growth resulting from repeated application of live
one or more embedded steel shapes. loads.

END PANEL is a web panel with an adjacent panel on FAYING SURFACE is a contact surface of connection
one side only. elements transmitting a shear force.

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FILLED COMPOSITE COLUMN is a round or FLARE BEVEL GROOVE WELD is a weld in a

•.rectangular structural steel section filled with concrete. groove formed by a member with a curved surface in
contact with a planar member.
FILLED COMPOSITE COLUMN is a composite
column consisting of a shell of HSS or steel pipe filled FLARE V-GROOVE WELD is a weld in a groove
with structural concrete. formed by two members with curved surfaces.

FILLER is a plate used to build up the thickness of one FLASHOVER is the rapid transition to a state of total
component. surface involvement in a fire of combustible materials
within an enclosure.
FILLER METAL is a metal or alloy to be added m
making a welded joint. FLAT WIDTH is a nominal width of rectangular
HSS minus twice the outside comer radius. In absence
FILLET WELD is a weld of generally triangular of knowledge of the comer radius, the flat width may be
cross section made between intersecting surfaces of taken as the total section width minus three times the
elements. thickness.

FILLET WELD REINFORCEMENT is a fillet welds FLAT WIDTH is the Nominal width of an element
added to groove welds. exclusive of comers measured along its plane.

FIRE refers to as destructive burning, as manifested by FLAT-WIDTH-TO THICKNESS RATIO (FLAT

any or all of the following: light, flame, heat, or smoke. WIDTH RATIO) refers to flat width of an element
measured along its plane, divided by its thickness.
FIRE BARRIER is an element of construction formed of
fire-resisting materials and tested in accordance with FLEXURAL BUCKLING is a buckling mode in
ASTM Standard Ell9, or other approved standard fire which a compression member deflects laterally without
resistance test, to demonstrate compliance with the twist or change in cross-sectional shape.
Building Code.
FLEXURAL-TORSIONAL BUCKLING is a buckling
FIRE ENDURANCE is a measure of the elapsed time mode in which a compression member bends and
during which a material or assembly continues to exhibit twists simultaneously without change in cross-sectional
fire resistance. shape.

FIRE RESISTANCE is the property of assemblies that FORCE is a resultant of distribution of stress over a
prevents or retards the passage of excessive heat, hot prescribed area.
gases or flames under conditions of use and enables them
to continue to perform a stipulated function. FORMED SECTION see cold-formed steel structural
member.
FIRE RESISTANCE RATING is the period of time a
building element, component or assembly maintains the FORMED STEEL DECK refers to composite
ability to contain a fire, continues to perform a given construction, steel cold formed into a decking profile used
structural function, or both, as determined by test or as a permanent concrete form.
methods based on tests.
FULL, UNREDUCED AREA, A, is calculated without
FIRST-ORDER ANALYSIS is a structural analysis in considering local buckling in the component elements,
which equilibrium conditions are formulated on the which equals either the gross area or net area, as
undeformed structure; second-order effects are neglected. applicable.

FITTED BEARING STIFFENER is a stiffener used at FULLY COMPOSITE BEAM is a composite beam that
a support or concentrated load that fits tightly against one has a sufficient number of shear connectors to develop the
or both flanges of a beam so as to transmit load through nominal plastic flexural strength of the composite section.
bearing.
FULLY RESTRAINED MOMENT CONNECTION
FLANGE OF A SECTION IN BENDING (FLANGE) is a connection capable of transferring moment with
is a flat width of flange including any intermediate negligible rotation between connected members.
stiffeners plus adjoining corners.

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GAGE is a transverse center-to-center spacing of HEAT RELEASE RATE is the rate at which thermal
fasteners. energy is generated by a burning material.

GAP CONNECTION refers to HSS truss connection HORIZONTAL SHEAR is a Force at the interface
with a gap or space on the chord face between intersecting between steel and concrete surfaces in a composite
branch members. beam.

GENERAL COLLAPSE. is a limit state of chord HSS is a square, rectangular or round hollow structural
plastification of opposing sides of a round HSS chord steel section produced in accordance with a pipe or tubing
member at a cross-connection. product specification.

GEOMETRIC AXIS is the axis parallel to web, flange User Note: A pipe can be designed using the same
or angle leg. design rules for round HSS sections as long as it
conforms to ASTM A53 Class B and the appropriate
GIRDER see Beam. parameters are used in the design.

GIRDER see Beam. INELASTIC ANALYSIS refers to structural analysis

that takes into account inelastic material behavior,
GIRDER FILLER is a narrow piece of sheet steel used including plastic analysis.
as a fill between the edge of a deck sheet and the flange of
a girder in a composite floor system constructed using a INELASTIC DEFORMATION is the permanent or
formed steel deck. plastic portion oi the axial displacement in a buckling-
restrained brace.
GIRT is a horizontal structural member that supports wall
panels and is primarily subjected to bending under IN-PLANE INSTABILITY. refers to limit state of a
horizontal loads, such as wind load. beam-column bent about its major axis while lateral
buckling or lateral-torsional buckling is prevented by
GOUGE refers to relatively smooth surface groove or lateral bracing.
cavity resulting from plastic deformation or removal of
material. IN-PLANE INSTABILITY refers to buckling involving
in the plane of the frame or the member.
GRAVITY AXIS is the axis through the center of gravity
of a member along its length. INTERMEDIATE MOMENT FRAME (IMF) is the
moment frame · system that meets the requirements of
GRAVITY FRAME is a portion of the framing system Section 523.
not included in the lateral load resisting system.
INTERMEDIATE SEISMIC SYSTEMS is seismic
GRAVITY LOAD is a load, such as that produced by systems designed assuming moderate inelastic action
dead and live loads, acting in the downward direction. occurs in some members under the design earthquake.

GRIP (OF BOLT) is the thickness of material through INTERSTORY DRIFT ANGLE. refers to interstory
which a bolt passes. displacement divided by story height, radians.

GROSS AREA, Ag, without deductions for holes, INSTABILITY refers to limit state reached m the
openings and cutouts. loading of a structural component, frame or structure
in which a slight disturbance in the loads or
geometry produces large displacements.
GROOVE WELD is a weld in a groove between
connection elements. See also A WS D 1.1.
INVERTED-V-BRACED FRAME. refers to V-braced
frame.
GUSSET PLATE is a plate element connecting truss
members or a strut or brace to a beam or column.
JOINT is an area where two or more ends, surfaces, or
edges are attached. Categorized by type of fastener or
HEAT FLUX is the radiant energy per unit surface area.
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JOINT ECCENTRICITY refers to HSS truss LIMIT ST A TE is the condition in which a stmcture or
connection, perpendicular distance from chord member component becomes unfit for service and is judged either
.- center of gravity to intersection of branch member work to be no longer useful for its intended function
points. (serviceability limit state) or to have reached its ultimate
load-carrying capacity (strength limit state).
K-AREA is the region of the web that extends from the
tangent point of the web and the flange-web fillet (AISC LINK in EBF, the segment of a beam that is located
"k" dimension) a distance of 38 mm into the web beyond between the ends of two diagonal braces or between the
the "k" dimension. end of a diagonal brace and a column. The length of the
link is defined as the clear distance between the ends of
K-BRACED FRAME is a bracing configuration in two diagonal braces or between the diagonal brace and
which braces connect to a column at a location with no the column face.
diaphragm or other out-of-plane support.
LINK INTERMEDIATE WEB STIFFENERS is the
K-CONNECTION -refers to HSS connection m which vertical web stiffeners placed within the link in EBF.
forces in branch members or connecting elements
transverse to the main member are primarily equilibrated LINK ROTATION ANGLE is an inelastic angle
by forces in other branch members or connecting between the link and the beam outside of the link when
elements on the same side of the main member. the total story drift is equal to the design story drift.

LACING is a plate, angle or other steel shape, in a LINK SHEAR DESIGN STRENGTH refers to lesser of
lattice configuration, that connects two steel shapes the available shear strength of the link developed from the
together. moment or shear strength of the link.

LAP JOINT is a joint between two overlapping · LOAD refers to force or other action that results from the
connection elements in parallel planes. weight of building materials, occupants and their
possessions, environmental effects, differential
LATERAL BRACING is a diagonal bracing, shear movement, or restrained dimensional changes.
walls or equivalent means for providing in-plane
lateral stability. LOAD-CARRYING REINFORCEMENT is a
reinforcement in composite members designed and
LATERAL BRACING MEMBER refers to a member detailed to resist the required loads.
that is designed to inhibit lateral buckling or lateral-
torsional buckling of primary framing members. LOAD is a force· or other action that results from the
weight of building materials, occupants and their
LATERAL LOAD refers to load, such as that possessions, environmental effects, differential
produced by wind or earthquake effects, acting in a movement, or restrained dimensional changes.
lateral direction.
LOAD EFFECT refers to forces, stresses and
LATERAL LOAD RESISTING SYSTEM refers to deformations produced in a structural component by the
structural system designed to resist lateral loads and applied loads.
provide stability for the structure as a whole.
LOAD FACTOR is a factor that accounts for deviations
LATERAL-TORSIONAL BUCKLING is a buckling of the nominal load from the actual load, for uncertainties
mode of a flexural member involving deflection in the analysis that transforms the load into a load effect
normal to the plane of bending occurring simultaneously and for the probability that more than one extreme load
with twist about the shear center of the cross-section. will occur simultaneously.

LEANING COLUMN is a column designed to carry LOCAL BENDING is the ultimate state of large
gravity loads only, with connections that are not deformation of a flange under a concentrated transverse
intended to provide resistance to lateral loads. force.

LENGTH EFFECTS is the consideration of the LOCAL BUCKLING refers to buckling of a

reduction in strength of a member based on its compression element where the line junctions between
unbraced length. elements remain straight and angles between elements do
not change.

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LOCAL CRIPPLING refers to limit state of local failure MOMENT FRAME refers to framing system that
of web plate in the immediate vicinity of a concentrated provides resistance to lateral loads and provides stability
load or reaction. to the structural system, primarily by shear and flexure
of the framing members and their connections.
LOCAL YIELDING refers to yielding that occurs in a
local area of an element. MULTIPLE-STIFFENED ELEMENT is an element
stiffened between webs, or between a web and a stiffened
LOWEST ANTICIPATED SERVICE edge, by means of intermediate stiffeners parallel to the
TEMPERATURE (LAST) is the lowest I-hour average direction of stress.
temperature with a 100-year mean recurrence interval.
NET AREA, An, is equal to gross area less the area of
LRFD (LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR holes, openings, and cutouts.
DESIGN) is the method of proportioning structural
components such that the design strength equals or NODAL BRACE is a brace that prevents lateral
exceeds the required strength of the component under the movement or twist independently of other braces at
action of the LRFD load combinations. adjacent brace points (see relative brace).

LRFD LOAD COMBINATION is the load combination NOMINAL DIMENSION refers to the designated or
in the NSCP code intended for strength design (load and theoretical dimension, as in the tables of section
resistance factor design). properties.

MAIN MEMBER refers to HSS connections, chord NOMINAL LOAD is the magnitude of the load specified
member, column or other HSS member to which branch by the NSCP code.
members or other connecting elements are attached.
NOMINAL RIB HEIGHT refers to height of formed
MASTER COIL refers to one continuous, weld-free coil steel deck measured from the underside of the lowest
as produced by a hot mill, cold mill, metallic coating line point to the top of the highest point.
or paint line and identifiable by a unique coil number. In
some cases, this coil is cut into smaller coils or slit into NOMINAL STRENGTH is a strength of a structure or
narrower coils; however, all of these smaller and /or component (without the resistance factor or safety factor
narrower finished coils are said to have come from the applied) to resist load effects, as determined in
same master coil if they are traceable to the original accordance with this Specification.
master coil number.
NONCOMPACT SECTION is a section that can
MEASURED FLEXURAL RESISTANCE is a bending develop the yield stress in its compression elements
moment measured in a beam at the face of the column, for before local buckling occurs, but cannot develop a
a beam-to-column test specimen tested in accordance with rotation capacity of three.
Appendix B-4.
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING refers to inspection
MECHANISM is a structural system that includes a procedure wherein no material is destroyed and integrity
sufficient number of real hinges, plastic hinges or of the material or component is not affected.
both, so as to be able to articulate in one or more
rigid body modes. NOTCH TOUGHNESS refers to energy absorbed at a
specified temperature as measured in the Charpy V-Notch
MILL SCALE is an oxide surface coating on steel test.
formed by the hot rolling process.
NOTIONAL LOAD refers to Virtual load applied in a
MILLED SURFACE is a surface that has been machined structural analysis to account for destabilizing effects that
flat by a mechanically guided tool to a flat, smooth are not otherwise accounted for in the design provisions.
condition.
NSCP CODE refers to the building code under which the
MOMENT CONNECTION is a connection that structure is designed. NSCP 6t11 Edition.
transmits bending moment between connected
members.

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ORDINARY CONCENTRICALLY BRACED PARTIALLY RESTRAINED MOMENT

Ji'RAME(OCBF) refers to a diagonally braced frame CONNECTION is a connection capable of
meeting the requirements of Section 527 in which all transferring moment with rotation between connected
members of the bracing system are subjected primarily to members that is not negligible.
axial forces.
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION refers to Building
ORDINARY MOMENT FRAME (OMF) refers to materials and systems whose ability to resist the effects of
moment frame system that meets the requirements of fire does not rely on any outside activating condition or
Section 524. mechanism.

ORDINARY REINFORCED CONCRETE SHEAR PERCENT ELONGATION is a measure of ductility,

WALL WITH STRUCTURAL STEEL ELEMENTS determined in a tensile test as the maximum elongation of
(C-ORCW) is a composite shear walls meeting the the gage length divided by the original gage length.
requirements of Section 546.
PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN is an engineering
ORDINARY SEISMIC SYSTEMS is a seismic systems approach to structural design that is ba ed on agreed-upon
designed assuming limited inelastic action occurs in some performance goals and objectives, ngineering analy i
members under the design earthquake. and quantitative assessment of alternatives again t those
design goals and objectives using accepted engineering
OUT-OF-PLANEBUCKLING refers to limit state of tools, methodologies and performance criteria.
a beam-column bent about its major axis while
lateral buckling or lateral-torsional buckling is not PERFORMANCE TEST is a test made on structural
prevented by lateral bracing. members, connections, and assemblies whose
performance cannot be determined in accordance with
OVERLAP CONNECTION refers HSS truss Section 551 to Section 557 of this specification or its
connection in which - intersecting branch members specific references.
overlap.
PERMANENT LOAD refers to load m which
OVERSTRENGTH FACTOR, !10 refers to the factor variations over time are rare or of small magnitude.
specified by the NSCP code in order to determine the All other loads are variable loads.
amplified seismic load, where required by these
Provisions. PIPE see HSS.

PANEL ZONE is a web area of beam-to-column PITCH is the longifudinal center-to-center spacing of
connection delineated by the extension of beam and fasteners. Center-to-center spacing of bolt threads along
column flanges through the connection, transmitting axis of bolt.
moment through a shear panel.
PLASTIC ANALYSIS refers to structural analysis based
PARTIALLY COMPOSITE BEAM is an unencased on the assumption of rigid-plastic behavior, in other
composite beam with a nominal flexural strength words, that equilibrium is satisfied throughout the
controlled by the strength of the shear stud connectors. structure and the stress is at or below the yield stress.

PARTIALLY RESTRAINED COMPOSITE PLASTIC HINGE refers to yielded zone that forms in a
CONNECTION is a partially restrained (PR) structural member when the plastic moment is attained.
connections as defined in the Specification that connect The member is assumed to rotate further as if
partially or fully composite beams to steel columns with hinged, except that such rotation is restrained by the
flexural resistance provided by a force couple achieved plastic moment.
with steel reinforcement in the slab and a steel seat angle
or similar connection at the bottom flange. PLASTIC MOMENT refers to the theoretical resisting
moment developed within a fully yielded cross section.
PARTIAL-JOINT-PENETRATION GROOVE
WELD (PJP) is a Groove weld in which the penetration PLASTIC STRESS DISTRIBUTION METHOD is a
is intentionally less than the complete thickness of the method for determining the stresses in a composite
connected element. member assuming that the steel section and the concrete
in the cross section are fully plastic.

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PLASTIFICA TION refers to HSS connection, limit state PRYING ACTION is an amplification of the tension
based on an out-of-plane flexural yield line mechanism in force in a bolt caused by leverage between the point of
the chord at a branch member connection. applied load, the bolt and the reaction of the connected
elements.
PLATE GIRDER is a built-up beam.
PUBLISHED SPECIFICATION are requirements for a
PLUG WELD is a weld made in a circular hole in one steel I isted by a manufacturer, processor, producer,
element of a joint fusing that element to another element. purchaser, or other body, which (1) are generally
available in the public domain or are available to the
POINT-SYMMETRIC SECTION is a section public upon request, (2) are established before the steel is
symmetrical about a point ( centroid) such as a Z-section ordered, and (3) as a minimum, specify minimum
having equal flanges. mechanical properties, chemical composition limits, and,
if coated sheet, coating properties.
PONDING is retention of water due solely to the
deflection of flat roof framing. PUNCHING LOAD is a component of branch member
force perpendicular to a chord.
POSITIVE FLEXURAL STRENGTH is the load or
force that can be carried by an element, member, or PURLIN. is a horizontal structural member that supports
frame after initial buckling has occurred. roof deck and is primarily subjected to bending under
vertical loads such as snow, wind or dead loads.
POST-BUCKLING STRENGTH. is the load or force
that can be carried by an element, member, or frame P - li EFFECT is the effect of loads acting on the
after initial buckling has occurred. deflected shape of a member between joints or nodes.

PREQUALIFIED CONNECTION refers to the P - LI EFFECT is the effect of loads acting on the
connection that complies with the requirements of displaced location of joints or nodes in a structure. In
Appendix B-1. tiered building structures, this is the effect of loads acting
on the laterally displaced location of floors and roofs.
PRESCRIPTIVE DESIGN is a design method that
documents compliance with general criteria established in QUALITY ASSURANCE is system of shop and field
a building code. activities and controls implemented by the owner or
his/her designated representative to provide confidence
PRETENSIONED JOINT is a joint with high-strength to the owner and the building authority that quality
bolts tightened to the specified minimum pretension. requirements are implemented. .

PROPERLY DEVELOPED is a reinforcing bars QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN is a written description

detailed to yield in a ductile manner before crushing of qualifications, procedures, quality inspections,
of the concrete occurs. Bars meeting the provisions of resources, and records to be used to provide assurance
ACI 318 in so far as development length, spacing and that the structure complies with the engineer's quality
cover shall be deemed to be properly developed. requirements, specifications and contract documents.

PROTECTED ZONE is an area of members in which QUALITY CONTROL is a system of shop and field
limitations apply to fabrication and attachments. See controls implemented by the fabricator and erector to
Section 520.4. ensure that contract and company fabrication and erection
requirements are met.
PROTOTYPE refers to the brace, connections, members,
steel properties, and other design, detailing, and RATIONAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS is an
construction features to be used in the actual building analysis based on theory that is appropriate for the
frame. situation, relevant test data if available, and sound
engineering judgment.
PROTOTYPE is the connection or brace design that is to
be used in the building (SMF, IMF, EBF, and BRBF). REDUCED BEAM SECTION refers to reduction in
cross section over a discrete length that promotes a zone
PROVISIONS refers to this document, and in reference of inelasticity in the member.
to the AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings (ANSJ/AISC 341).

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REENTRANT refers to a cope or weld access hole, a cut SAFETY FACTOR, .n

is the factor that accounts for
.at an abrupt change in direction in which the exposed deviations of the actual strength from the nominal
surface is concave. strength, deviations of the actual load from the nominal
load, uncertainties in the analysis that transforms the load
REINFORCED-CONCRETE-ENCASED SHAPES is into a load effect and for the manner and consequences of
a structural steel sections encased in reinforced concrete. failure.

RELATIVE BRACE is a brace that controls the relative SECOND-ORDER ANALYSIS refers to the structural
movement of two adjacent brace points along the length analysis in which equilibrium conditions are formulated
of a beam or column or the relative lateral displacement on the deformed structure; second-order effects (both
of two stories in a frame (see nodal brace). P - 8 and P - zl, unless specified otherwise) are
included.
REQUIRED STRENGTH is the forces, stresses and
deformations acting on the structural component, SECOND-ORDER EFFECTis an effect of loads acting
determined by either structural analysis, for the LRFD on the deformed configuration of a structure; includes
or ASD load combinations, as appropriate, or as specified P - 8 effect and P - Ll effect.
by this Specification or Standard.
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY refers to the
RESISTANCE. See the definition of Nominal Strength. classification assigned to a building by the NSCP code
based upon its seismic use group and the design spectral
RESISTANCE FACTOR, <f, is a factor that accounts for response acceleration coefficients.
unavoidable deviations of the nominal strength from the
actual strength and for the manner and consequences of SEISMIC LOAD RESISTING SYSTEM (SLRS) is an
failure. assembly of structural elements in the building that resists
seismic loads, including struts, collectors, chords,
RESTRAINED CONSTRUCTION refers to floor and diaphragms and trusses. Seismic response modification
roof assemblies and individual beams in buildings where coefficient, R. Factor that reduces seismic load effects to
the surrounding or supporting structure is capable of strength level as specified by the NSCP code.
resisting substantial thermal expansion throughout the
range of anticipated elevated temperatures. SEISMIC RESPONSE MODIFICATION
COEFFICIENT is a factor that reduces seismic load
RESTRAINING BARS is a steel reinforcement in effects to strength level.
composite members that is not designed to carry required
loads, but is provided to facilitate the erection of other SEISMIC USE GROUP refers to the classification
steel reinforcement and to provide anchorage for stirrups assigned to a structure based on its use as specified by the
or ties. Generally, such reinforcement is not spliced to be NSCP code.
continuous.
SERVICE LOAD is a load under which serviceability
REVERSE CURVATURE see double curvature limit states are evaluated.

ROOT OF JOINT is a portion of a joint to be welded SERVICE LOAD COMBINATION is a load

where the members are closest to each other. combination under which serviceability limit states are
evaluated.
ROTATION CAPACITY is the incremental angular
rotation that a given shape can accept prior to SERVICEABILITY LIMIT STATE is a limiting
excessive load shedding, defined as the ratio of the condition affecting the ability of a structure to preserve its
inelastic rotation attained to the idealized elastic rotation appearance, maintainability, durability or the comfort of
at first yield. its occupants or function of machinery, under normal
usage.
RUPTURE STRENGTH is a strength limited by
breaking or tearing of members or connecting elements. SHEAR BUCKLING is a buckling mode in which a
plate element, such as the web of a beam, deforms
RUPTURE STRENGTH refers to a connection, strength under pure shear applied in the plane of the plate.
limited by tension or shear rupture.

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SHEAR CONNECTOR refers to headed stud, channel, SINGLY-SYMMETRIC SECTION is a section

plate or other shape welded to a steel member and symmetric about only one axis through its centroid.
embedded in concrete of a composite member to
transmit shear forces at the interface between the two SLENDER-ELEMENT SECTION is a cross section
materials. possessing plate components of sufficient slenderness
such that local buckling in the elastic range will occur.
SHEAR CONNECTOR STRENGTH refers to limit
state of reaching the strength of a shear connector, as SLIP refers to in a bolted connection, limit state of
governed by the connector bearing against the concrete in relative motion of connected parts prior to the attainment
the slab or by the tensile strength of the connector. of the available strength of the connection.

SHEAR RUPTURE refers to limit state of rupture SLIP-CRITICAL CONNECTION refers to bolted
(fracture) due to shear. connection designed to resist movement by friction on the
faying surface of the connection under the clamping
SHEAR WALL is a wall that provides resistance to forces of the bolts.
lateral loads in the plane of the wall and provides stability
for the structural system. SLOT WELD refers to weld made in an elongated hole
fusing an element to another element.
SHEAR YIELDING is a yielding that occurs due to
shear. SNUG-TIGHTENED JOINT is a joint with the
connected plies in firm contact as specified in Section
SHEAR YIELDING (PUNCHING) refers to HSS 510.
connection, limit state based on out-of-plane shear
strength of the chord wall to which branch members are SPECIAL CONCENTRICALLY BRACED FRAME
attached. (SCBF) is a diagonally braced frame meeting the
requirements of Section 526 in which all members of the
SHEET STEEL refers to a composite floor system, steel bracing system are subjected primarily to axial forces.
used for closure plates or miscellaneous trimming in a
formed steel deck. SPECIAL MOMENT FRAME (SMF) refers to moment
frame system that meets the requirements of Section 522.
SHIM is a thin layer of material used to fill a space
between faying or bearing surfaces. SPECIAL PLATE SHEAR WALL (SPSW) refers to
plate shear wall system that meets the requirements of
SIDESWAY BUCKLING is a limit state of lateral Section 530. ·
buckling of the tension flange opposite the location of
a concentrated compression force. SPECIAL REINFORCED CONCRETE SHEAR
WALLS COMPOSITE WITH STRUCTURAL
SIDEWALL CRIPPLING (FRAME) is a limit state of STEEL ELEMENTS (C-SRCW) is a composite shear
web crippling of the sidewalls of a chord member at a walls meeting the requirements of Section 54 7.
HSS truss connection.
SPECIAL SEISMIC SYSTEMS is seismic systems
SIDEWALL CRUSHING is a limit state based on designed assuming significant inelastic action occurs in
bearing strength of chord member sidewall in HSS some members under the design earthquake.
truss connection.
SPECIAL TRUSS MOMENT FRAME (STMF). refers
SIMPLE CONNECTION is a connection that transmits to truss moment frame system that meets the requirements
negligible bending moment between connected members. of Section 525.

SINGLE-CONCENTRATED FORCE is a tensile or SPECIFICATION refers to the AISC Specification for

compressive force applied normal to the flange of a Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360).
member.
SPECIFIED MINIMUM TENSILE STRENGTH
SINGLE CURVATURE is a deformed shape of a beam is the lower limit of tensile strength specified for a
with no inflection point within the span. material as defined by ASTM.

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SPECIFIED MINIMUM YIELD STRESS is the lower STRESS refers to stress as used in this Specification
limit of yield stress specified for a material as defined by means force per unit area.
ASTM.
STRESS is a force per unit area caused by axial force,
SPLICE is a connection between two structural elements moment, shear or torsion.
joined at their ends to form a single, longer element.
STRESS CONCENTRATION is a localized stress
SS (STRUCTURAL STEEL). is an ASTM designation considerably higher than average (even in
for certain steels intended for structural applications. uniformly loaded cross sections of uniform thickness)
due to abrupt changes in geometry or localized loading.
STABILITY is a condition reached in the loading of a
structural component, frame or structure in which a STRONG AXIS is a major principal centroidal axis of a
slight disturbance in the loads or geometry does not cross section.
produce large displacements.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS is a determination of load
STATIC YIELD STRENGTH is the strength of a effects on members and connections based on principles
structural member or connection determined on the basis of structural mechanics.
of testing conducted under slow monotonic loading until
failure. STRUCTURAL COMPONENT refers to member,
connector, connecting element or assemblage.
STEEL CORE is an axial-force-resisting element of
braces in BRBF. The steel core contains a yielding STRUCTURAL MEMBERS See the definition of Cold-
segment and connections to transfer its axial force to Formed Structural Steel Structural Members
adjoining elements; it may also contain projections
beyond the casing and transition segments between the STRUCTURAL STEEL are steel elements as defined in
projections and yielding segment. Section 2.1 of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for
Steel Buildings and Bridges.
STIFFENED ELEMENT refers to flat compression
element with adjoining out-of-plane elements along both STRUCTURAL SYSTEM is an assemblage of load-
edges parallel to the direction of loading. carrying components that are joined together to provide
interaction or interdependence.
STIFFENED OR PARTIALLY STIFFENED
COMPRESSION ELEMENTS. is a flat compression SUB-ASSEMBLAGE TEST SPECIMEN ts the
elements (i.e., a plane compression flange of a flexural combination of the ·brace, the connections and testing
member or a plane web or flange of compression apparatus that replicate as closely as practical the axial
member) of which both edges parallel to the direction of and flexural deformations of the brace in the prototype.
stresses are stiffened either by a web, flange, stiffening
lip, intermediate stiffener, or the like. SUB-ELEMENT OF A MULTIPLE STIFFENED
ELEMENT is a portion of a multiple stiffened element
STIFFENER is a structural element, usually an angle or between adjacent intermediate stiffeners, between web
plate, attached to a member to distribute load, transfer and intermediate stiffener, or between edge and
shear or prevent buckling. intermediate stiffener.

STIFFNESS is a resistance to deformation of a member T-CONNECTION refers to HSS connection in which

or structure, measured by the ratio of the applied force (or the branch member or connecting element is
moment) to the corresponding displacement ( or rotation). perpendicular to the main member and in which forces
transverse to the main member are primarily equilibrated
STRAIN COMPATIBILITY METHOD is a method by shear in the main member.
for determining the stresses in a composite member
considering the stress-strain relationships of each TENSILE RUPTURE refers to limit state of rupture
material and its location with respect to the neutral axis (fracture) due to tension.
of the cross section.
TENSILE STRENGTH (OF MATERIAL) is the
STRENGTH LIMIT STATE refers to limiting condition maximum tensile stress that a material is capable of
affecting the safety of the structure, in which the ultimate sustaining as defined by ASTM.
load-carrying capacity is reached.

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TENSILE STRENGTH (OF MEMBER) is the TURN-OF-NUT METHOD refers to procedure whereby
maximum tension force that a member is capable of the specified pretension in high-strength bolts is
sustaining. controlled by rotating the fastener component a
predetermined amount after the bolt has been snug
TENSILE YIELDING is the yielding that occurs due to tightened.
tension.
UNBRACED LENGTH is a distance between braced
TENSION AND SHEAR RUPTURE refers to bolt, points of a member, measured between the centers of
limit state of rupture (fracture) due to simultaneous gravity of the bracing members.
tension and shear force.
UNENCASED COMPOSITE BEAM is a composite
TENSION FIELD ACTION is the behavior of a beam wherein the steel section is not completely enclosed
panel under shear in which diagonal tensile forces in reinforced concrete and relies on mechanical
develop in the web and compressive forces develop connectors for composite action with a reinforced slab or
in the transverse stiffeners in a manner similar to a slab on metal deck.
Pratt truss.
UNEVEN LOAD DISTRIBUTION refers to HSS
TESTED CONNECTION refers to connection that connection, condition in which the load is not
complies with the requirements of Appendix B-4. distributed through the cross section of connected
elements in a manner that can be readily determined.
TEST SPECIMEN is a brace test specimen or sub-
assemblage test specimen. UNFRAMED END is the end of a member not
restrained against rotation by stiffeners or connection
THERMALLY CUT is a cut with gas, plasma or laser. elements.

THICKNESS refers to thickness of any element or UNRESTRAINED CONSTRUCTION refers to the

section is the base steel thickness, exclusive of coatings. floor and roof assemblies and individual beams in
buildings that are assumed to be free to rotate and expand
TIE PLATE is a plate element used to join two parallel throughout the range of anticipated elevated temperatures.
components of a built-up column, girder or strut rigidly
connected to the parallel components and designed to UNSTIFFENED COMPRESSION ELEMENTS is a
transmit shear between them. flat compression element stiffened at only one edge
parallel to the direction of stress.
TOE OF FILLET refers to junction of a fillet weld
face and base metal. Tangent point of a rolled section UNSTIFFENED ELEMENT refers to flat compression
fillet. element with an adjoining out-of-plane element along one
edge parallel to the direction of loading.
TORSIONAL BRACING is a bracing resisting twist of
a beam or column. UNSYMMETRIC SECTION is a section not symmetric
either about an axis or a point.
TORSIONAL BUCKLING is a buckling mode in which
a compression member twists about its shear center axis. V-BRACED FRAME is a concentrically braced frame
(SCBF, OCBF or BRBF) in which a pair of diagonal
TORSIONAL YIELDING is the yielding that occurs braces located either above or below a beam is connected
due to torsion. to a single point within the clear beam span. Where the
diagonal braces are below the beam, the system is also
TRANSVERSE REINFORCEMENT refers to a steel referred to as an inverted-V-braced frame.
reinforcement in the form of closed ties or welded wire
fabric providing confinement for the concrete surrounding VARIABLE LOAD is a load not classified as permanent
the steel shape core in an encased concrete composite load.
column.
VERTICAL BRACING SYSTEM is a system of
TRANSVERSE STIFFENER is a web stiffener oriented shear walls, braced frames or both, extending through
perpendicular to the flanges, attached to the web. one or more floors of a building.

TUBING see HSS.

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VIRGIN STEEL is steel as received from the steel YIELD MOMENT refers to in a member subjected to
producer or warehouse before being cold worked as a bending, the moment at which the extreme outer fiber
result of fabricating operations. first attains the yield stress.

VIRGIN STEEL PROPERTIES is a mechanical YIELD POINT refers to first stress in a material at which
property of virgin steel such as yield stress, tensile an increase in strain occurs without an increase in stress as
strength, and elongation. defined by ASTM.

WEAK AXIS is a minor principal centroidal axis of a YIELD STRENGTH refers to stress at which a material
cross section. exhibits a specified limiting deviation from the
proportionality of stress to strain as defined by ASTM.
WEATHERING STEEL refers to high-strength, low-
alloy steel that, with suitable precautions, can be used in YIELD STRESS is a generic term to denote either yield
normal atmospheric exposures (not marine) without point or yield strength, as appropriate for the material.
protective paint coating.
YIELDING is a limit state of inelastic deformation that
WEB is the portion of the section that is joined to two occurs after the yield stress is reached.
flanges, or that is joined to only one flange provided it
crosses the neutral axis. YIELDING (PLASTIC MOMENT) is a yielding
throughout the cross section of a member as the bending
WEB BUCKLING. refers to limit state of lateral moment reaches the plastic moment.
instability of a web.
YIELDING (YIELD MOMENT) is a yielding at the
WEB COMPRESSION BUCKLING refers to limit extreme fiber on the cross section of a member when the
state of out-of-plane compression buckling of the web due bending moment reaches the yield moment
to a concentrated compression force.

WEB CRIPPLING is a limit state of local failure of web

plate in the immediate vicinity of a concentrated load or
reaction.

WEB SIDESWAY BUCKLING refers to limit state of

lateral buckling of the tension flange opposite the location
of a concentrated compression force.

WELD METAL is a portion of a fusion weld that has

been completely melted during welding. Weld metal has
elements of filler metal and base metal melted in the weld
thermal cycle.

WELD ROOT See root of joint.

X-BRACED FRAME is a concentrically braced frame

(OCBF or SCBF) in which a pair of diagonal braces
crosses near the mid-length of the braces.

Y-BRACED FRAME is an eccentrically braced frame

(EBF) in which the stem of the Y is the link of the EBF
system.

¥-CONNECTION refers to HSS connection in which

the branch member or connecting element is not
perpendicular to the main member and in which
forces transverse to the main member are primarily
equilibrated by shear in the main member.

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SECTION SOI 501.1.3 Nuclear Applications

,, GENERAL PROVISIONS The design of nuclear structures shall comply with the
requirements of the Specification for the Design,
501.1 Scope Fabrication, and Erection of Steel Safety-Related
Structures in Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/ AISC N690)
Section 501 states the scope of the specification, including Supplement No. 2 or the Load and Resistance
summarizes referenced specification, code, and standard Factor Design Specification for Steel Safety-Related
documents, and provides requirements for materials and Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSJ/AISC N690L), in
contract documents. addition to the provisions of this Chapter.

User Note: User notes are intended to provide concise 501.2 Referenced Specifications, Codes and
and practical guidance in the application of the Standards
provisions.
The following specifications, codes and standards are
This Chapter sets forth criteria for the design, referenced in this Chapter:
fabrication, and erection of structural steel buildings and
other structures, where other structures are defined as American Concrete Institute (ACI)
those structures designed, fabricated, and erected in a manner
similar to buildings, with building-like vertical and lateral ACI 318-08 Building Code Requirements for
load resisting elements. Where conditions are not covered Structural Concrete and Commentary
by this Chapter, designs are permitted to be based on tests
or analysis, subject to the approval of the authority having ACI 318M-08 Metric Building Code Requirements for
jurisdiction. Alternate methods of analysis and design shall Structural Concrete and Commentary
be permitted, provided such alternate methods or criteria are
acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. ACI 349-06 Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety-
Related Concrete Structures and Commentary
User Note: For the design of structural members, other
than Hollow Structural Sections (HSS), that are cold- American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. (AISC)
formed to shapes, with elements not more than 25 mm in
thickness, the provisions in the AISI North American
AISC 3 03-10 Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel
Buildings and Bridges
Structural Members are recommended.
ANSI/AI SC 341-10 Seismic Provisions for
501.1.1 Low-Seismic Applications Structural Steel Buildings
When the seismic response modification coefficient, R, ANSI/AISCN690-1994(R2004) Specification for the
(as specified in this Chapter) is taken equal to or less Design, Fabrication and Erection of Steel Safety-Related
than 3, the design, fabrication, and erection of Structures for Nuclear Facilities, including Supplement
structural-steel-framed buildings and other structures No.2
shall comply with this Chapter.
ANSI/AISC N690L-03 Load and Resistance Factor
Design Specification for Steel Safety-RelatedStructures
501.1.2 High-Seismic Applications for Nuclear Facilities

When the seismic response modification coefficient, R, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
(as specified in this Chapter) is taken greater than 3, the
design, fabrication and erection of structural-steel-framed SEI/ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings
buildings and other structures shall comply with the and Other Structures
requirements in the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
Buildings (NSCP Chapter 5 Part 2), in addition to the ASCE/SFPE 29-05 Standard Calculation Methods for
provisions of this Specification. Structural Fire Protection

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ASME B 18.2.6-06 Fasteners for Use in Structural A490-08b Standard Specification for Heat-Treated Steel
Applications Structural Bolts, 150 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

ASME 846.1-02 Surface Texture, Surface A490M-08 Standard Specificationfor High-StrengthSteel

Roughness, Waviness, and Lay Bolts, Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3, for Structural Steel Joints
(Metric)
ASTM International (ASTM)
A500-03a Standard Specification for Cold-Formed
A6/A6M-09 Standard Specification for General Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in
Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Rounds and Shapes
Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A501-07 Standard Specification for Hot-Formed
A36/ A36M-08 Standard Specification for Carbon Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
Structural Steel
A502-03 Standard Specification for Steel Structural
A53/ A53M-07 Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Rivets
Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and
Seamless A514/A514M-05 Standard Specification for High-
Yield Strength, Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel Plate,
Al93/Al93M-08b Standard Specification for Alloy- Suitablefor Welding
Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for
High-TemperatureService A529/A529M-05 Standard Specification for High-
Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Quality
A 194/ Al 94M-09 Standard Specification for Carbon
and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High- A563-07a Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy
Temperature Service, or Both Steel Nuts

A216/A216M-08 Standard Specification for Steel A563M-07 Standard Specificationfor Carbon and Alloy
Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding,for High Steel Nuts [Metric]
Temperature Service
A568/A568M-09 Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet,
A242/A242M-04 Standard Specification for High- Carbon, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and
StrengthLow-Alloy Structural Steel Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for

A283/A283M-03 Standard Specification for Low A572/A572M-07 Standard Specification for

and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium
Structural Steel
A307-07b Standard Specification for Carbon Steel
Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength A588/A588M-05 Standard Specification for High-
Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 345 MPa
A325-09 Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Minimum Yield Point to 100 mm Thick
Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile
Strength A606/A606M-09 Standard Specification for
Steel, Sheet and Strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-
A325M-09 Standard Specification for High-Strength Rolled and Cold-Rolled, with Improved Atmospheric
Boltsfor Structural Steel Joints (Metric) Corrosion Resistance

A354-07a Standard Specification for Quenched and A618/ A618M-04 Standard Specification for Hot-
Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Formed Welded and Seamless High-Strength Low-Alloy
Threaded Fasteners Structural Tubing

A370-09 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for A668/ A668M-04 Standard Specification for Steel
Mechanical Testing of Steel Products Forgings, Carbon and Alloy.for General Industrial Use

A449-07b Standard Specification for Quenched and

Tempered Steel Bolts and Studs

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A673/A673M-04 Standard Specification for F1554-07a Standard Specificationfor Anchor Bolts, Steel,
Sampling Procedure for Impact Testing of Structural 36, 55, and 105 ksi YieldStrength
Steel
User Note: ASTM F1554 is the most commonly
A709/A709M-09 Standard Specification for Carbon referenced specification for anchor rods. Grade and
and High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Shapes, weldability must be specified.
Plates, and Bars and Quenched-and-Tempered Alloy
Structural Steel Plates for Bridges Fl 852-08 Standard Specificationfor "Twist-Off' Type
Tension Control Structural Bolt/Nut/WasherAssemblies,
A 751-08 Standard Test Methods, Practices, and Steel, Heat Treated,120/105 ksi Minimum TensileStrength
Terminologyfor Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
American Welding Society (A WS)
A847/A847M-05 Standard Specification for Cold-
Formed Welded and Seamless High-Strength, Low-Alloy A WS Dl. .1/D 1. IM-2004 Structural Welding Code-Steel
Structural Tubing with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion
Resistance A WS AS .1 IAS .IM-2004 Specification for Carbon Steel
Electrodesfor ShieldedMetalArc Welding
A852/A852M-03(2007) Standard Specification for
Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plate A WS A5.5/A5.5M-2004 Specification for Low-Alloy
with 485 MPa Minimum Yield Strength to 100 mm Thick Steel Electrodesfor Shielded Metal Arc Welding

A913/A913M-07 Standard Specification for High- AWS A5.17/A5.17M-97 Specification for Carbon Steel
Strength Low-Alloy Steel Shapes of Structural Quality, Electrodesand Fluxesfor Submerged Arc Welding
Produced by Quenching and Self-Tempering Process
(QST) AWS A5.18/A5.18M-2005 Specificationfor Carbon Steel
Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
A992/ A992M-06a Standard Specificationfor Steel for
Structural Shapesfor Use in Building Framing AWS A5.20/A5.20M-2005 Specificationfor Carbon Steel
Electrodesfor Flux Cored Arc Welding
User Note: ASTM A992 is the most commonly
referenced specification for W shapes. AWS A5.23/A5.23M-2007 Specification for Low-Alloy
Steel Electrodesand Fluxesfor Submerged Arc Welding
AlOl 1/A1011M-09a Standard Specification for Steel,
Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High- AWS AS.25/ A5.25M-97 (R2009) Specificationfor Carbon
Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Electrogas
Improved Formability Welding

C33-03 Standard Specification for Concrete A WS AS.26/A5.26M-97 (R2009) Specificationfor Carbon

Aggregates and Low-AlloySteel Electrodesfor Electrogas Welding

C330-04 Standard Specification for Lightweight AWS A5.28/A5.28M-2005 Specification for Low-Alloy
Aggregates for Structural Concrete Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding

El 19-08a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of AWS A5.29/A5.29M-2005 Specification for Low-Alloy
Building Construction and Materials Steel Electrodesfor Flux CoredArc Welding

E709-08 Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC)
Examination
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTMA325
F436-09 Standard Specification for Hardened Steel orA490 Bolts, 2004
Washers

F959-09 Standard Specification for Compressible-

Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with
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501.3 Material
,., 5. Bars:
501.3.1 StructuralSteel Materials
ASTM A36/A36M
Material test reports or report of tests made by the ASTM A529/A529M
fabricator or a testing laboratory shall constitute sufficient ASTM A572/A572M
evidence of conformity with one of the above listed ASTM A709/A709M
ASTM standards. For hot-rolled structural shapes, plates,
and bars, such tests shall be made in accordance with 6. Sheets:
ASTM A6/A6M; for sheets, such tests shall be made in
accordance with ASTM A568/A568M; for tubing and ASTMA606
pipe, such tests shall be made in accordance with the AlOl l/AlOl lMSS
requirements of the applicable ASTM standards listed
HSLAS
above for those product forms. If requested, the fabricator
shall provide an affidavit stating that the structural steel HSLAS-F
furnished meets the requirements of the grade specified.
501.3.1.2 Unidentified Steel
501.3.1.1 ASTM Designations
Unidentified steel free of injurious defects is permitted to
Structural steel material conforming to one of the be used for unimportant members or details, where the
following ASTM specifications is approved for use under precise physical properties and weldability of the steel
this Specification: would not affect the strength of the structure.

I. Hot-rolled structural shapes: 501.3.1.3 Rolled Heavy Shapes

ASTM A36 /A36M ASTM A6/A6M hot-rolled shapes with a flange thickness
ASTM A529/ A529M exceeding 50 mm, used as members subject to primary
ASTM A572/ A572M (computed) tensile forces due to tension or flexure and
ASTM A588/ A588M spliced using complete-joint-penetration groove welds
ASTM A709/ A709M that fuse through the thickness of the member, shall be
ASTM A913/ A913M specified as follows
ASTM A992/ A992M
The contract documents shall require that such shapes be
2. Structural tubing: supplied with Charpy V-Notch (CVN) impact test results in
ASTMA500 accordance with ASTM A6/A6M,
ASTM A501
ASTMA618 SupplementaryRequirement S30, Charpy V-Notch Impact
ASTM A847 Test for Structural Shapes - Alternate Core Location. The
impact test shall meet a minimum average value of 27 J
3. Pipe: absorbed energy at +21 'C.
ASTM A53/A53M, Gr. B The above requirements do not apply if the splices and
connectionsare made by bolting.The above requirementsdo
4. Plates: not apply to hot-rolled shapes with a flange thickness
ASTM A36/A36M exceeding 50 mm that have shapes with flange or web
ASTM A242/A242M elements less than 50 mm thick welded with complete-joint-
ASTM A283/A283M penetration groove welds to the face of the shapes with
ASTM A514/A514M thicker elements.
ASTM A529/A529M
ASTM A572/A572M User Note: Additional requirements for joints in heavy
ASTM A588/A588M rolled members are given in Sections 510.1.5, 510.1.6,
ASTM A709/A709M 510.2.7, and 513.2.2.
ASTM A852/A852M
ASTM AlOl l/AlOl lM

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3. Washers:
ASTM F436/F436M
501.3.1.4 Built-Up Heavy Shapes
4. Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension
Built-up cross-sections consisting of plates with a
Indicators:
thickness exceeding 50 mm, used as members subject to
primary (computed) tensile forces due to tension or
ASTM F959/F959M
flexure and spliced or connected to other members using
complete joint-penetration groove welds that fuse through
Manufacturer's certification shall constitute sufficient
the thickness of the plates, shall be specified as follows.
evidence of conformity with the standards.
The contract documents shall require that the steel be
supplied with Charpy V-Notch impact test results in
accordance with ASTM A6/A6M, Supplementary 501.3.4 Anchor Rods and Threaded Rods
Requirement S5, Charpy V-Notch Impact Test. The
impact test shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM Anchor rod and threaded rod material conforming to one
A673/A673M, Frequency P, and shall meet a minimum of the following ASTM specifications is approved for use
average value of27 J absorbed energy at +21 °C. under this Specification:
ASTM A36/ A36M
The above requirements also apply to built-up cross- ASTM A193/Al93M
sections consisting of plates exceeding 50 mm that are ASTM A354
welded with complete-joint-penetration groove welds to the ASTMA449
face of other sections. ASTM A572/ A572M
ASTM A588/ A588M
User Note: Additional requirements for joints in heavy ASTM Fl554
built-up members are given in Sections 510.1.5, 510.1.6,
510.2.7 and 513.2.2. User Note: ASTM F1554 is the preferred material
specification for anchor rods.
501.3.2 Steel Castings and Forgings
A449 material is acceptable for high-strength anchor
Cast steel shall conform to ASTM A2 l 6/ A216M, Gr. rods and threaded rods of any diameter.
WCB with Supplementary Requirement S 11. Steel
forgings shall conform to ASTM A668/ A668M. Test Threads on anchor rods and threaded rods shall conform to
reports produced in accordance with the above reference the Unified Standard Series of ASME B 18.2.6 and shall
standards shall constitute sufficient evidence of have Class 2A tolerances.
conformity with such standards.
Manufacturer's certification shall constitute sufficient
501.3.3 Bolts, Washers and Nuts evidence of conformity with the standards.

Bolt, washer, and nut material conforming to one of the 501.3.5 Consumables for Welding
following ASTM specifications is approved for use under
this Specification: Filler metals and fluxes shall conform to one of the
following specifications of the American Welding
1. Bolts: Society:
ASTMA307 AWS A5.l
ASTM A325/ A325M AWSA5.5
ASTMA449 AWS A5.17/A5.17M
ASTM A490/ A490M AWS A5.18
AWSA5.20
ASTM F1852
AWS A5.23/A5.23M
A WS A5.25/A5.25M
2. Nuts:
AWS A5.26/A5.26M
ASTM A194/A194M AWSA5.28
ASTM A563/ A563M AWSA5.29
AWS A5.32/A5.32M

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Manufacturer's certification shall constitute sufficient SECTION 502

$vidence of conformity with the standards. Filler metals and
fluxes that are suitable for the intended application shall be DESIGN RE UIREMENTS -~----'
selected.
502.1 General Provisions
501.3.6 Headed Stud Anchors
The design of members and connections shall be consistent
Steel stud shear connectors shall conform to the with the intended behavior of the framing system and the
requirements of Structural Welding Code-Steel, assumptions made in the structural analysis. Unless
AWS Dl.1. restrictedby this chapter, lateral load resistanceand stability
may be provided by any combination of members and
User Note: Studs are made from cold drawn bar, either connections.
semi-killed or killed aluminum or silicon deoxidized,
conformingto the requirements of ASTM A29/ A29M-04, 502.2 Loads and Load Combinations
Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy,
Hot-Wrought, General Requirements for. The loads and load combinationsshall be as stipulatedby this
chapter. In the absence of a building code, the loads and
Manufacturer's certification shall constitute sufficient load combinations shall be those stipulated in Chapter 2.
evidenceof conformitywith AWS D 1.1. For design purposes,the nominal loads shall be taken as the
loads stipulated by this chapter.
501.4 Structural Design Drawings and
Specifications 502.3 Design Basis

See Section 106. Designs shall be made according to the provisions for
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) or to the
provisions for Allowable Strength Design (ASD).

502.3.1 Required Strength

The required strength of structural members and

connections shall be determined by structural analysis
for the appropriate load combinations as stipulated in
Section 502.2.

Design by elastic, inelastic or plastic analysis is permitted.

Provisions for inelastic and plastic analysis are as
stipulated in Appendix A-1, Inelastic Analysis and
Design. The provisions for moment redistribution in
continuous beams in Appendix A-1, Section A-1.3 are
permitted for elastic analysis only.

502.3.2 Limit States

Design shall be based on the principle that no applicable

strength or serviceability limit state shall be exceeded
when the structure is subjected to all appropriate load
combinations.

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502.3.3 Design for StrengthUsing Load and 502.3.6 Design of Connections

,, ResistanceFactorDesign (LRFD)
Connection elements shall be designed in accordance with
Design according to the provisions for LRFD satisfies the the provisions of Sections 510 and 511. The forces and
requirements of this chapter when the design strength of deformations used in design shall be consistent with the
each structural component equals or exceeds the required intended performance of the connection and the assumptions
strength determined on the basis of the LRFD load used in the structural analysis.
combinations. All provisions of this chapter, except for
those in Section 502.3.4, shall apply. 502.3.6.1 Simple Connections

Design shall be in accordance with Eq. 502.3- 1: A simple connection transmits a negligible moment
across the connection. In the analysis of the structure,
(502.3-1) simple connections may be assumed to allow unrestrained
relative rotation between the framing elements being
where connected. A simple connection shall have sufficient
rotation capacity to accommodate the required rotation
Ru required strength (LRFD) determined by the analysis of the structure. Inelastic
Rn nominal strength, specified in Sections 502 rotation of the connection is permitted.
through 511
<f, resistance factor, specified m Sections 502 502.3.6.2 Moment Connections
through 511
<f>Rn design strength A moment connection transmits moment across the
connection. Two types of moment connections, FR and
502.3.4 Design for Strength Using Allowable PR, are permitted, as specified below.
Strength Design (ASD)
1. Fully-Restrained (FR) Moment Connections
Design according to the provisions for ASD satisfies the
requirements of this chapter when the allowable Fully-restrained (FR) moment connections transfer
strength of each structural component equals or moment with a negligible rotation between the
exceeds the required strength determined on the basis connected members. In the analysis of the structure,
of the ASD load combinations. All provisions of this the connection may be assumed to allow no relative
chapter, except those of Section 502.3.3, shall apply. rotation. An FR connection shall have sufficient
strength and stiffness to maintain the angle between
Design shall be in accordance with Eq. 502. 3-2: the connected members at the strength limit states.

(502.3-2) 2. Partially-Restrained (PR) Moment Connections

where Partially-restrained (PR) moment connections

transfer moments, but the rotation between connected
Ra required strength (ASD) members is not negligible. In the analysis of the
Rn nominal strength, specified in Sections 502 structure, the force-deformation response
through 511 characteristics of the connection shall be included. The
fi safety factor, specified in Sections 502 response characteristics of a PR connection shall be
through 511 documented in the technical literature or established
Rn/!l = allowable strength by analytical or experimental means. The
component elements of a PR connection shall have
502.3.5 Design for Stability sufficient strength, stiffness, and deformation
capacity at the strength limit states.
Stability of the structure and its elements shall be
determined in accordance with Section 503.

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502.3.9 Design for Serviceability 502.4 Member Properties

•The overall structure and the individual members, 502.4.1 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling
connections, and connectors shall be checked for
serviceability. Performance requirements for Sections are classified as compact, non-compact, or
serviceability design are given in Section 512. slender-element sections. For a section to qualify as
compact its flanges must be continuously connected to
502.3.10 Design for Ponding the web or webs and the width-thickness ratios of its
compression elements must not exceed the limiting width-
The roof system shall be investigated through structural thickness ratios Ap from Tables 502.4.1 and 502.4.2.If the
analysis to assure adequate strength and stability under width-thicknessratio of one or more compression elements
ponding conditions, unless the roof surface is provided exceeds Ap, but does not exceed Ar from Tables 502.4.1
with a slope of 20 mm per meter or greater toward points and 502.4.2, the section is noncompact. If the width-
of free drainage or an adequate system of drainage is
thickness ratio of any element exceeds Ar, the section is
provided to prevent the accumulation of water.
referred to as a slender-elementsection.
See Appendix A-2, Design for Ponding, for methods of
502.4.2 Unstiffened Elements
checking ponding.
For unstiffened elements supported along only one edge
502.3.11 Design for Fatigue
parallel to the direction of the compression force, the
width shall be taken as follows:
Fatigue shall be considered in accordance with Appendix
A-3, Design for Fatigue, for members and their
connections subject to repeated loading. Fatigue need not 1. For flanges ofl-shaped members and tees, the width b
be considered for seismic effects or for the effects of wind is one-halfthe full-flangewidth, br.
loading on normal building lateral load resisting systems
and building enclosure components. 2. For legs of angles and flanges of channels and zees,
the width b is the full nominal dimension.
502.3.12 Design for Fire Conditions
3. For plates, the width b is the distance from the free
Two methods of design for fire conditions are edge to the first row of fasteners or line of welds.
provided in Appendix A-4, Structural Design for Fire
Conditions: Qualification Testing and Engineering 4. For stems of tees, d is taken as the full nominal
Analysis. Compliance with the fire protection depth of the section.
requirements in this Chapter shall be deemed to satisfy
the requirements of this section and Appendix A-4. User Note: Refer to Table 502.4.1 for the graphic
representationofunstiffened element dimensions.
Nothing in this section is intended to create or imply a
contractual requirement for the engineer-of-record 502.4.3 Stiffened Elements
responsible for the structural design or any other
member of the design team. For stiffened elements supported along two edges parallel
to the direction of the compression force, the width shall
502.3.13 Design for Corrosion Effects be taken as follows:
Where corrosion may impair the strength or serviceability
I. For webs of rolled or formed sections, h is the clear
of a structure, structural components shall be designed to
distance between flanges less the fillet or comer radius
tolerate corrosion or shall be protected against corrosion.
at each flange; he is twice the distance from the
centroid to the inside face of the compression flange
less the fillet or comer radius.

2. For webs of built-up sections, h is the distance

between adjacent lines of fasteners or the clear
distance between flanges when welds are used, and
he is twice the distance from the centroid to the nearest
line of fasteners at the compression flange or the

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inside face of the compression flange when welds 503 .1 Design Wall Thickness for HSS
are used; hp is twice the distance from the plastic
neutral axis to the nearest line of fasteners at the The design wall thickness, t, shall be used in calculations
compression flange or the inside face of the involving the wall thickness of hollow structural sections
compressionflange when welds are used. (HSS). The design wall thickness, t, shall be taken equal
to 0.93 times the nominal wall thickness for electric-
3. For flange or diaphragm plates in built-up sections, the resistance welded (ERW) HSS and equal to the nominal
width b is the distance between adjacent lines of thicknessfor submerged-arcwelded(SAW) HSS.
fasteners or lines of welds.

4. For flanges of rectangular hollow structural sections

(HSS), the width b is the clear distance between web
less the inside comer radius on each side. For webs of
rectangular HSS, h is the clear distance between the
flanges less the inside comer radius on each side. If
the comer radius is not known, b and h shall be taken
as the corresponding outside dimension minus three
times the thickness. The thickness, t, shall be taken as
the design wall thickness, per Section 502.3.12.

User Note: Refer to Table 502.4.2 for the graphic

representation of stiffened element dimensions.

For tapered flanges of rolled sections, the thickness is the

nominal value halfway between the free edge and the
corresponding face of the web.

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Table 502.4.1 Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios for Compression Elements

"'
Width- Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios
Description of
Case Thickness Example
Elements Ratio ilp ilr
(compact} (non-compact)
t+-b-:i
Flexure in flanges of +,
I rolled I-shaped b/t 0.38 jE/Fy 1.0 jc/Fy
sections and channels
~ ,,um
,. b-:i
Flexure in flanges of
doubly and singly {al[b]
,,
2
symmetric I-shaped
b/t 0.38 jE/Fy 0.95JkcE/FL
built-up sections

Uniform compression
in flanges of rolled I-
....."'
i::
shaped sections, ib~·1
Q)
plates projecting from ~ ,y //d/,1
8 ~
Q)
rolled I-shaped ~~ "t
w 3
sections; outstanding b/t NA 0.56 jE/Fy
~,
"O
Q)
i:: legs of pairs of angles :;,
~ in continuous contact ~
'.';:j
..... ~
"' i::
and flanges of W""B"///. ·/~
0 channels

1-b, I

~··
Uniform compression
in flanges of built-up
• [a]
I-shaped sections and
4 b/t NA 0.64jkcE/Fy
plates or angle legs
projecting from built-
b
up I-shaped sections
'//HFn

,r
Uniform compression
in legs of single
angles, legs of double
5 angles with b/t NA 0.45jE/Fy
separators, and all
other unstiffened

r
elements

Flexure in legs of
6 b/t 0.54jE/Fy 0.91jE/Fy
single angles

1'1 kc = ,/ h4I tw , but shall not be taken less than 0.35 nor greater than 0.76 for calculation purposes. (See Cases 2 and 4)

lbJ FL = 0. 7F y for minor-axis bending, major axis bending of slender-web built-up I-shaped members, and major axis bending of compact and
non-compact web built-up I-shaped members with Sxtf Sxc ;::>: 0. 7; FL = F ySxtf Sxc ;::>: 0. 5Fy for major-axis bending of compact and non-compact
web built-up I-shaped members with s., / s., < 0.7. (See Case 2)

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Table 502.4.2 Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios for Compression Elements

Width- Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios

Description of
Case Thickness Ap Ar Example
Elements Ratio (non-compact)
(compact)

7
Flexure m flanges of
tees
b/t 0.38jE/Fy 1.ojE/f~
f·
8
Uniform compression
in stems of tees d/tw NA 0.75jE/Fy
,:r6'/7// I)'// Ff I

Flexure m webs of ~
doubly symmetric I-
9 h/tw 3.76jE/Fy 5.70jE/Fy h _..,~ ~-tw
shaped sections and
channels
,///,' -.,~
,'///// v/7.,.,,,,

Uniform compression ~
~
....."' in webs of doubly ~
c 10 h/tw NA 1.49jE/Fy h
Cl)
symmetric I-shaped .... Y~(w
8 Cl)
sections
~
"O //,, /////A
Cl)
c
'......B

\_ J
tr: Wh'. ////IA

Flexure in webs
h,
hv Fy
fl, &Lp':a_
2

11 of singly-symmetric
I-shaped sections
hc/tw
( 0.54 :;- 0.09 )2
. 5.70jE/Fy ·--- cg

s Ar . ,' +tw

V////1//),
Uniform compression
in flanges of .,t
rectangular box and /, ~////////,
?)
~ :1-b_!_. ~
hollow structural
sections of uniform
~
thickness subject to ~
12
bending or
b/t 1.12jE/Fy 1.40jE/Fy
~
compression; flange ~
cover plates and ~
diaphragm plates ~ '7 // // /////. ~
between lines of
fasteners or welds

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Table 502.4.2 Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios for Compression Elements (continuation)

Limiting Width-Thickness
Width-
Description of Ratios
Case Thickness Example
Elements AP Ar
Ratio
(com act) ( non-compact)

Flexure in webs of
13
rectangular HSS
h/t 2.42jE/Fy 5.70 js/Fy

Uniform compression
14 in all other stiffened b/t NA l.49j£/Fy
elements

Circular hollow
sections
In uniform D/t NA 0.11£/Fy
compression
15
In Flexure D/t 0.07£/Fy 0.31£/Fy

502.5 Fabrication, Erection and Quality Control

Shop drawings, fabrication, shop painting, erection,

and quality control shall meet the requirements
stipulated in Section 513, Fabrication, Erection, and
Quality Control.

502.6 Evaluation of Existing Structures

Provisions for the evaluation of existing structures are

presented in Appendix A-5, Evaluation of Existing
Structures.

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SECTIONS03 503.1.3 System Stability Design Requirements

STABILITY ANALYSIS AND Lateral stability shall be provided by moment frames

DESIGN braced frames, shear walls, and/or other equivalent lateral
load resisting systems. The overturning effects of drift and
503.1 Stability Design Requirements the destabilizing influence of gravity loads shall be
considered. Force transfer and load sharing between
503.1.1 General Stability Requirements elements of the framing systems shall be considered.
Braced-frame and shear-wall systems, moment frames,
Stability shall be provided for the structure as a whole and gravity framing systems, and combined systems shall
for each of its elements. Any method that considers the satisfy the following specific requirements:
influence of second-order effects (including P - /J. and
503.1.3.1 Braced-Frame and Shear-Wall Systems
P - ti effects), flexural, shear and axial deformations,
geometric imperfections, and member stiffness reduction
In structures where lateral stability is provided solely by
due to residual stresses on the stability of the structure and
diagonal bracing, shear walls, or equivalent means, the
its elements is permitted. The methods prescribed in this
section and Appendix A- 7, Direct Analysis Method, effective length factor, K, for compression members shall
satisfy these requirements. All component and be taken as 1.0, unless structural analysis indicates that a
connection deformations that contribute to the lateral smaller value is appropriate. In braced-frame systems, it is
displacements shall be considered in the stability analysis. permitted to design the columns, beams, and diagonal
members as a vertically cantilevered, simply connected
In structures designed by elastic analysis, individual truss.
member stability and stability of the structure as a whole
are provided jointly by: User Note: Knee-braced frames function as moment-
frame systems and should be treated as indicated in
1. Calculation of the required strengths for Section 503.1.3.2. Eccentrically braced frame systems
members, connections and other elements using function as combined systems and should be treated as
one of the methods specified in Section 503.2.2, and indicated in Section 503.1.3.4.

2. Satisfaction of the member and connection design 503.1.3.2 Moment-Frame Systems

requirements in this specification based upon those
required strengths. In frames where lateral stability is provided by the
flexural stiffness. of connected beams and columns , the
In structures designed by inelastic analysis, the provisions effective length factor Kor elastic critical buckling stress,
of Appendix A-1, Inelastic Analysis and Design, shall be Fe, for columns and beam-columns shall be determined as
satisfied. specified in Section 503.2.

503.1.2 Member Stability Design Requirements 503.1.3.3 Gravity Framing Systems

Individual member stability is provided by satisfying the Columns in gravity framing systems shall be designed
provisions of Sections 505, 506, 507, 508 and 509. based on their actual length (K = 1. 0) unless analysis
shows that a smaller value may be used. The lateral stability
User Note: Local buckling of cross section components of gravity framing systems shall be provided by moment
can be avoided by the use of compact sections defined in frames, braced frames, shear walls, and/or other equivalent
Section 502.4. lateral load resisting systems. P - /:::. effects due to load on
the gravity columns shall be transferred to the lateral load
Where elements are designed to function as braces to resisting systems and shall be considered in the
define the unbraced length of columns and beams, the calculation of the required strengths of the lateral load
bracing system shall have sufficient stiffness and strength resisting systems.
to control member movement at the braced points. Methods
of satisfying this requirement are provided in
Appendix A-6, Stability Bracingfor Columns and Beams.

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503.1.3.4 Combined Systems For members subjected to axial compression, 81 may be

calculated based on the first-order estimate
'The analysis and design of members, connections and other Pr= Pnt + Pu,
elements in combined systems of moment frames, braced
frames, and/or shear walls and gravity frames shall meet the User Note: 81 is an amplifier to account for second
requirements of their respective systems. order effects caused by displacements between brace
points (P - 8) and 82 is an amplifier to account for
503.2 Calculation of Required Strengths
second order effects caused by displacements of braced
points (P - fl).
Except as permitted in Section 503.2.2.2, required
strengths shall be determined using a second-order For members in which 81 < 1. 05, it is conservative
analysis as specified in Section 503.2. l. Design by either to amplify the sum of the non-sway and sway moments
second-order or first-order analysis shall meet the (as obtained, for instance, by a first-orderelastic analysis)
requirements specified in Section 503.2.2. by the 82 amplifier, in other words,
Mr= 82(Mnt + M1t),
503.2.1 Methods of Second-Order Analysis

Second-order analysis shall conform to the requirements (503.2-3)

of this Section.

503.2.1.1 General Second-Order Elastic Analysis

User Note: Note that the 82 amplifier (Eq. 503.2-3)
Any second-order elastic analysis method that considers can be estimated in preliminary design by using a
both P - !:::,, and P - 8 effects may be used. maximum lateral drift limit corresponding to the story
shear L Hin Eq. 503.2-6b.
The amplified First-Order Elastic Analysis Method
defined in Section 503.2.l .2 is an accepted method for and
second-order elastic analysis of braced, moment, and
combined framing systems. a = 1. OO(LRFD) a= 1. 60(ASD)
required second-order flexural strength using
503.2.1.2 Second-Order Analysis by Amplified LRFD or ASD load combinations, N-mm
First-Order Elastic Analysis first-order moment using LRFD or ASD
load combinations, assuming there is no
User Note: A method is provided in this section to lateral translation of the frame, N-mm
account for second-order effects in frames by amplifying first-order moment using LRFD or ASD
the axial forces and moments in members and connections load combinations caused by lateral
from a first-order analysis. translation of the frame only, N-mm
required second-order axial strength using
The following is an approximate second-order analysis LRFD or ASD load combinations, N
procedure for calculating the required flexural and axial first-order axial force using LRFD or ASD
strengths in members of lateral load resisting systems. The load combinations, assuming there is no
required second-order flexural strength, Mr, and axial lateral translation of the frame, N
strength, Pr, shall be determined as follows: total vertical load supported by the story
using LRFD or ASD load combinations,
(503.2-la) including gravity column loads, N
first-order axial force using LRFD or ASD
(503.2-lb) load combinations caused by lateral
translation of the frame only, N
is a coefficient assuming no lateral
where translation of the frame whose value shall
be taken as follows:
81 = Cm ~ 1 (503.2-2)
1- aP.,./ Pel a. For beam-columns not subject to transverse
loading between supports in the plane of
bending,

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Cm= 0.6- 0.4(M1/M2) (503.2-4) L = story height, mm

K1 = effective length factor in the plane
Where M1 and M2, calculated from a first- of bending, calculated based on the
order analysis, are the smaller and larger assumption ofno lateral translation,
moments, respectively, at the ends of that set equal to 1.0 unless analysis
portion of the member unbraced in the indicates that a smaller value may
plane of bending under consideration. be used
Mi/M 2 is positive when the member is K2 = effective length factor in the plane
bent in reverse curvature, negative when of bending, calculated based on a
bent in single curvature. sidesway buckling analysis

b. For beam-columns subjected to transverse User Note: Methods for calculation of

loading between supports, the value of Cm K 2 are discussed in the AISC Commentary.
shall be determined either by analysis or
conservatively taken as 1.0 for all cases. AH = first-order interstory drift due to
lateral forces, mm. Where AH
Pet elastic critical buckling resistance varies over the plan area of the
of the member in the plane of structure, AH shall be the average
bending, calculated based on the drift weighted in proportion to
assumption of zero sidesway,N vertical load or, alternatively, the
maximum drift
n2EI EH story shear produced by the lateral
(503.2-5) forces used to compute AH, N
pet= (K1L)2

IP eZ elastic critical buckling resistance 503.2.2 Design Requirements

for the story determined by
sidesway buckling analysis, N These requirements apply to all types of braced, moment,
and combinedframing systems. Where the ratio of second-
For moment frames, where sidesway order drift to first-order drift is equal to or less than 1.5, the
required strengths of members, connections and other
buckling effective length factors K2 are
elements shall be determined by one of the methods
determined for the columns, it is permitted
specified in Sections 503.2.2.1 or 503.2.2.2, or by the
to calculate the elastic story sidesway
Direct Analysis Method of Appendix A-7. Where the ratio
buckling resistance as
of second-order drift to first-order drift is greater than 1.5,
the required strengths shall be determined by the Direct
(503.2-6a) Analysis Method of Appendix A-7.

User Note: The ratio of second-order drift to first-order

drift can be represented by 82, as calculated using
For all types of lateral load resisting
Eq. 503.2-3. Alternatively, the ratio can be calculated
systems, it is permitted to use
by comparing the results of a second-orderanalysis to the
results of a first-order analysis, where the analyses are
conducted either under LRFD load combinationsdirectly
(503.2-6b) or under ASD load combinationswith a 1.6 factor applied
to the ASD gravity loads.
where
For the methods specified in Sections 503.2.2.1 or
E = modulus of elasticity of steel= 503.2.2.2:
200,000 MPa
RM = 1.0 for braced-frame systems; I. Analysis shall be conductedaccordingto the design and
loading requirements specified in either Section
= 0.85 for moment-frame and
502.3.3 (LRFD) or Section 502.3.4 (ASD).
combined systems, unless a larger
value is justified by analysis
I = moment of inertia in the plane of
bending, mm4

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2. The structure shall be analyzed using the nominal 503.2.2.2 Design by First-Order Analysis
geometry and the nominal elastic stiffness for all
elements. Required strengths are permitted to be determined by a
first-order analysis, with all members designed using
503.2.2.1 Design by Second-Order Analysis K =1. 0, provided that

Where required strengths are determined by a second-order I. The required compressive strengths of all members
analysis: whose flexural stiffnesses are considered to contribute
to the lateral stability of the structure satisfy the
1. The provisions of Section 503.2.1 shall be satisfied. following limitation:

2. For design by ASD, analyses shall be carried out under (503.2-7)

1.6 times the ASD load combinations and the results where
shall be divided by 1.6 to obtain the required
strengths. a= 1. 0 (LRFD) a= 1.6 (ASD)

User Note: The amplified first order analysis method of required axial compressive strength under LRFD
Section 503.2.1.2 incorporates the 1.6 multiplier directly or ASD load combinations, N
in the 81 and B2 amplifiers, such that no other member yield strength ( = AFy ), N
modification is needed.
2. All load combinations include an additional lateral
3. All gravity-only load combinations shall include a
load, Ni, applied in combination with other loads at
minimum lateral load applied at each level of the
each level of the structure, where
structure of 0. 002Yi, where Yi is the design gravity,
load applied at level i, N. This minimum lateral load (503.2-8)
shall be considered independently in two orthogonal
directions.
where

User Note: The minimum lateral load of 0. 002Yi, gravity load from the LRFD load
in conjunction with the other design-analysis combination or 1.6 times the ASD load
constraints listed in this section, limits the error that
combination applied at level i, N
would otherwise be caused by neglecting initial out-of-
b./L the maximum ratio of {). to L for all
plumbness and member stiffness reduction due to
stories in the structure
residual stresses in the analysis.
first-order interstory drift due to the design
4. Where the ratio of second-order drift to first-order loads, mm. Where {). varies over the plan
drift is less than or equal to 1.1, members are area of the structure, {). shall be the average
permitted to be designed using K =
1. 0. drift weighted in proportion to vertical
Otherwise, columns and beam-columns in moment load or, alternatively, the maximum drift
L story height, mm
frames shall be designed using a K factor or column
buckling stress, Fe, determined from a sidesway
buckling analysis of the structure. Stiffness User Note: The drift {). is calculated under LRFD load
reduction adjustment due to column inelasticity is combinations directly or under ASD load combinations
with a 1.6 factor applied to the ASD gravity loads.
permitted in the determination of the K factor. For
braced frames, K for compression members shall be
This additional lateral load shall be considered
taken as 1.0, unless structural analysis indicates a
independently in two orthogonal directions.
smaller value may be used.
3. The non-sway amplification of beam-column moments
is considered by applying the B 1amplifier of Section
503 .2.1 to the total member moments.

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SECTIONS04 504.3 Area Determination

DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR 504.3.1 Gross Area

TENSION
The gross area, Ag, of a member is the total cross-
504.1 Slenderness Limitations sectional area.

There is no maximum slenderness limit for design of 504.3.2 Net Area

members in tension.
The net area, An, of a member is the sum of the products
User Note: For members designed on the basis of tension, of the thickness and the net width of each element
the slenderness ratio L/r preferably should not exceed computed as follows:
300. This suggestion does not apply to rods or hangers in
tension. In computing net area for tension and shear, the width of a
bolt hole shall be taken 2 mm greater than the nominal
504.2 Tensile Strength dimension of the hole.

The design tensile strength, <PtP n, and the allowable For a chain of holes extending across a part in any diagonal
tensile strength, P nl fit, of tension members, shall be the or zigzag line, the net width of the part shall be obtained by
lower value obtained according to the limit states of deducting from the gross width the sum of the diameters or
tensile yielding in the gross section and tensile rupture in slot dimensions as provided in Section 510.3.2, of all holes
the net section. in the chain, and adding, for each gage space in the chain,
the quantity s2 / 4g.
I. For tensile yielding in the gross section:
where
(504.2-1)
s longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) of any
two consecutive holes, mm
<Pt = 0. 90 (LRFD) fit = 1. 67 (ASD)
transverse center-to-center spacing (gage) between
g
fastener gage lines, mm
2. For tensile rupture in the net section:

For angles, the gage for holes in opposite adjacent legs

Pn = F uAe (504.2-2)
shall be the sum of the gages from the back of the angles
less the thickness.
<Pt = 0. 75 (LRFD) fit = 2. 00 (ASD)
For slotted HSS welded to a gusset plate, the net area, An,
where is the gross area minus the product of the thickness and the
total width of material that is removed to form the slot. In
effective net area, mrrr' determining the net area across plug or slot welds, the weld
gross area of member, mm2 metal shall not be considered as adding to the net area.
specified minimum yield stress of the type of
steel being used, MPa User Note: Section 510.4. l .(2) limits An to a maximum of
specified minimum tensile strength of the type 0. 85Ag connection design for splice plates with holes.
of steel being used, MP a
504.3.3 Effective Net Area
When members without holes are fully connected by
welds, the effective net area used in Eq. 504.2-2 shall be The effective area of tension members shall be
as defined in Section 504.3. When holes are present in a determined as follows:
member with welded end connections, or at the welded
connection in the case of plug or slot welds, the effective (504.3-1)
net area through the holes shall be used in Equation 504.2-2.

where U, the shear lag factor, is determined as shown in

Table 504.3. 1.

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Members such as single angles, double angles and WT where

sections shall have connections proportioned such that U is
2t(a + d/2), mm2
equal to or greater than 0.60. Alternatively, a lesser value of
shortest distance from edge of the pin
U is permitted if these tension members are designed for
hole to the edge of the member
the effect of eccentricity in accordance with Section
measured parallel to the direction of the
508.1.2 or Section 508.2.
force, mm
504.4 Built-up Members 2t + 16, mm but not more than the
actual distance from the edge of the hole
to the edge of the part measured in the
For limitations on the longitudinal spacing of connectors
direction normal to the applied force
between elements in continuous contact consisting of a
d pin diameter, mm
plate and a shape or two plates, see Section 510.3.5.
t thickness of plate, mm
Either perforated cover plate or tie plates without lacing 3. For bearing on the projected area of the pin, see
are permitted to be used on the open sides of built-up Section 510.7.
tension members. Tie plates hall have a length not less than
two-thirds the distance between the lines of welds or 4. For yielding on the gross section, use Eq. 504.2-1.
fasteners connecting them to the components of the member.
The thickness of such tie plates shall not be less than one- 504.5.2 Dimensional Requirements
fiftieth of the distance between these lines. The
longitudinal spacing of intermittent welds or fasteners at
The pin hole shall be located midway between the ed~es
tie plates shall not exceed 150 mm. of the member in the direction normal to the apphed
force. When the pin is expected to provide for relative
User Note: The longitudinal spacing of connectors movement between connected parts while under full
between components should preferably limit the load, the diameter of the pin hole shall not be more than 1
slenderness ratio in any component between the mm greater than the diameter of the pin.
connectors to 300.
The width of the plate at the pin hole shall not be less
504.5 Pin-Connected Members
than 2beff + d and the minimum extension, a, beyond
the bearing end of the pin hole, parallel to the axis of the
504.5.1 Tensile Strength
member, shall not be less than 1. 33beff·
The design tensile strength, <PtP n, and the allowable
The comers beyond the pin hole are permitted to be cut at
tensile strength, P n/ fit of pin-connected members, shall
45° to the axis of the member, provided the net area
be the lower value obtained according to the limit states
beyond the pin hole, on a plane perpendicular to the cut,
of tensile rupture, shear rupture, bearing, and yielding.
is not less than that required beyond the pin hole parallel to
the axis of the member.
1. For tensile rupture on the net effective area:

504.6 Eyebars
(504.5-1)
504.6.1 Tensile Strength
<Pt= 0. 75 (LRFD) fit = 2. 00 (ASD)
The available tensile strength of eyebars shall be
2. For shear rupture on the effective area: determined in accordance with Section 504.2, with Ag
taken as the cross-sectional area of the body.
Pn = 0. 6FuAsf (504.5-2)
For calculation purposes, the width of the body of the
eyebars shall not exceed eight times its thickness.
<Pst = 0. 75 (LRFD) fist = 2. 00 (ASD)

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504.6.2 Dimensional Requirements

Eyebars shall be of uniform thickness, without

reinforcement at the pin holes, and have circular heads
with the periphery concentric with the pin hole.

The radius of transition between the circular head and the

eyebar body shall not be less than the head diameter.

The pin diameter shall not be less than seven-eighthstimes

the eyebar body width, and the pin hole diameter shall not
be more than l mm greater than the pin diameter.

For steels having F y greater than 485 MPa, the hole

diameter shall not exceed five times the plate thickness, and
the width of the eyebar body shall be reduced accordingly.

A thickness of less than 13 mm is permissible only if

external nuts are provided to tighten pin plates and filler
plates into snug contact. The width from the hole edge to
the plate edge perpendicular to the direction of applied
load shall be greater than two-thirds and, for the purpose
of calculation, not more than three-fourths times the
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Table 504.3 .1 Shear Lag Factors for Connections to Tension Members

Case Description of Element Shear Lag Factor, U Example
All tension members where the tension load is transmitted
1 directly to each of cross-sectional elements by fasteners or U= 1.0 --
welds. (except as in Cases 3, 4, 5 and 6)
All tension members, except plates and HSS, where the _1,_.
c:; I=
tension load is transmitted to some but not all of the
2 U = 1-! l
cross-sectional elements by fasteners or longitudinal welds
(Alternately, for W, M, Sand HP, Case 7 may be used.) <=
I =:,
'~
All tension members where the tension load is transmitted
u = 1.0
and
3 by transverse welds to some but not all of the cross-
sectional elements.
An = area of the directly -
connected elements
l 2 2w ... U = 1.0
2w > l 2 1.Sw ... U = 0.87
4
Plates where the tension load is transmitted by longitudinal
welds only. 1.Sw > l 2 w ... U = 0.75 ,t:~ I
-II I-
l 2 1.3D ... U = 1.0
D s l < 1.3D ... U = 1 - f
5 Round HSS with a single concentric gusset plate.
x = D/rr
ffi
x
l2H ... U=l- 1

6 Rectangular HSS
with a single
concentric gusset plate

x-
82 + 28H
4(8 + H)
@]
x
with two side gusset
plates

with flange connected

with 3 or more
l >
- H ... U -·1--

x-
-

4(8
82
+ H)
b1c::2!3d ... U= 0.90
l

ID
W, M, S or HP Shapes or Tees fasteners per line in b1< 2/3d ... U= 0.85 -
cut from these shapes. (If U is direction of loading
7
calculated per Case 2, the larger with web connected
value is permitted to be used) with 4 or more
U=0.70 -
fasteners per line in
direction of loading
with 4 or more
fasteners per line in U=0.80 -
Single angles (If U is calculated direction of loading
8 per Case 2, the larger value is
with 2 or 3 fasteners
permitted to be used
per line in the U=0.60 -
direction of loading
l = length of connection, mm; w = plate width, mm; x = connection eccentricity, mm B = overall width of
rectangular HSS member, measured 90 degrees to the plane of the connection, mm; H = overall height of
rectangular HSS member, measured in the plane of the connection, mm.

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SECTION505 The nominal compressive strength, P 11, shall be detennined

based on the limit state of flexural buckling.
DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR
COMPRESSION (505.3-1)

505.1 General Provisions The flexural buckling stress, Fe,, is determined as follows:
The design compressive strength, <f>cPn, and the allowable
compressive strength, P11/!lc, are determined as follows: l. when
r
fl;
-KL :'.S;4.71 -
Fy
(or Fe :2: 0.44Fy)
The nominal compressive strength, P 11, shall be the lowest
value obtained according to the limit states of flexural
buckling, torsional buckling and flexural-torsional buckling. (505.3-2)
Fer= [o.658;:]Fy
1. For doubly symmetric and singly symmetric members the

2.
limit state of flexural buckling is applicable.

For singly symmetric and unsymmetric members, and

2. when -KL >4.71
r
fl; -
Fy
( or r;« 0.44Fy)
certain doubly symmetric members, such as cruciform
or built-up columns, the limit states of torsional or
Fcr=0.877Fe (505.3-3)
flexural-torsional buckling are also applicable.
where
</>c = 0. 90 (LRFD) n, = 1. 67(ASD)
Fe= elastic critical buckling stress determined according
505.2 Slenderness Limitations and Effective Length to Eq. 505.3-4, Section 505.4, or the provisions of
Section 503.2, as applicable, MPa.
The effective length factor, K, for calculation of column
slenderness, KL/r, shall be determined in accordance with nzE
Section 503,
Fe=--- (505.3-4)
(~Lf
where
User Note: The two equations for calculating the limits and
L laterally unbraced length of the member, mm applicability of Section 505.3, one based on KL/rand one
r governing radius of gyration, mm based on Fe, provide the same result.
K the effective length factor, as shown below
505.4 Compressive Strength for Torsional and
User Note: For members designed on the basis of Flexural-Torsional Buckling of Members
compression, the slenderness ratio KL/r preferably without Slender Elements
should not exceed 200.
This section applies to singly symmetric and unsymmetric
505.3 Compressive Strength for Flexural Buck.ling of members, and certain doubly symmetric members, such as
Members Without Slender Elements cruciform or built-up columns with compact and
noncompact sections, as defined in Section 502.4 for
This section applies to compression members with compact uniformly compressed elements. These provisions are not
and noncompact sections, as defined in Section 502.4, for required for single angles, which are covered in Section
uniformly compressed elements. 505.5.

User Note: When the torsional unbraced length is larger The nominal compressive strength, P n, shall be determined
than the lateral unbraced length, then Section 505.4 may based on the limit states of flexural-torsional and torsional
control the design of wide flange and similarly shaped buckling, as follows:
columns.
(505.4-1)

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where
I. For double-angle and tee-shaped compression
members:
Ag gross area of member, mm2
Cw warping constant, mm"
_ (Fery + Ferz) [ _
Fer - 2H 1 Ix+ ly
f2o = x2o +yzo +--..;...
A (505.4-7)
g
(505.4-2) x2 +yz
H=1- o o (505.4-8)
-2
To
where Fery taken as Fer from Eq. 505.3-2 or 505.3-3,
for flexural buckling about the y-axis of symmetry and 7r2£

KL KL and
Fex =---
KL 2 (505.4-9)
( r:)
GJ
F erz =--A - 2 (505.4-3)
gro (505.4-10)

2. For all other cases, Fer shall be determined according to

Eq. 505.3-2 or 505.3-3, using the torsional or flexural-
torsional elastic buckling stress, Fe, determined as (505.4-11)
follows:
a. For doubly symmetric members:
G shear modulus of elasticity of steel
77 200 MPa
(505.4-4) moment of inertia about the principal axes,
mm4
torsional constant, mm"
b. For singly symmetric members where y is the axis effective length factor for torsional buckling
of symmetry: coordinates of shear center with respect to the
centroid,.mm

Fe
= (Fey 2H
+ Fez) [ _
1
w,»,» ]
1----'----
polar radius of gyration about the shear center,
mm
(Fey + Fez)2 radius of gyration about y-axis, mm
(505.4-5)
User Note: For doubly symmetric I-shaped sections,
c. For unsymmetric members, Fe is the lowest root Cw may be taken as lyh~/4, where h0 is the distance
of the cubic equation:
between flange centroids, in lieu of a more precise analysis.
For tees and double angles, omit term with Cw when
computing Fez and take X0 as 0.

505.5 Single Angle Compression Members

The nominal compressive strength, P n, of single angle

members shall be determined in accordance with, Section
505.3 or Section 505.7, as appropriate, for axially loaded
(505.4-6) members, as well as those subject to the slenderness
modification of Sections 505.5(1) or 505.5(2), provided the
members meet the criteria imposed.

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The effects of eccentricity on single angle members are For unequal-leg angles with leg length ratios less than
permitted to be neglected when the members are evaluated as 1.7 and connected through the shorter leg, KL/r from
axially loaded compression members using one of the Eqs. 505.5.3 and 505.5.4 shall be increased by adding
effective slenderness ratios specified below, provided that: (1)
6[(btf b5)2 - 1], but KL/r of the member shall not
members are loaded at the ends in compression through the
be less than 0. 82L/r z,
same one leg; (2) members are attached by welding or by
minimum two-bolt connections; and (3) there are no
intermediate transverse loads. where

I. For equal-leg angles or unequal-leg angles connected L length of member between work points at
through the longer leg that are individual members or are truss chord centerlines, mm
web members of planar trusses with adjacent web longer leg of angle, mm
members attached to the same side of the gusset plate or shorter leg of angle, mm
chord:
L rx radius of gyration about geometric axis
a. When O :::; - < 80: parallel to connected leg, mm
Tx
rz radius of gyration for the minor principal axis,
KL L mm
-= 72 +0.75- (505.5-1)
r rx
3. Single-angle members with different end conditions
b. When L from those described in Section 505.5(1) or 505.5(2),
->80: with leg length ratios greater than 1. 7, or with transverse
Tx loading shall be evaluated for combined axial load and
flexure using the provisions of Section 508. End
KL L connection to different legs on each end or to both legs,
- = 32 + 1.25-:::; 200 (505.5-2)
the use of single bolts or the attachment of adjacent web
r Tx
members to opposite sides of the gusset plate or chord
For unequal-leg angles with leg length ratios less than shall constitute different end conditions requiring the use
1. 7 and connected through the shorter leg, KL/ r from of Section 508 provisions.
Eqs. 505.5.1 and 505.5.2 shall be increased by adding
4[(btfb5)2 -1], but KL/r of the members shall 505.6 Built-up Members
not be less than 0. 95L/r z· 505.6.1 Compressive Strength
2. For equal-leg angles or unequal-leg angles connected
I. The nominal compressive strength of built-up
through the longer leg that are web members of box or
members composed of two or more shapes that are
space trusses with adjacent web members attached to the
interconnected by bolts or welds shall be determined in
same side of the gusset plate or chord:
accordance with Sections 505.3, 505.4, or 505.7
subject to the following modification. In lieu of
L more accurate analysis, if the buckling mode involves
a. When O :::; - :::; 75:
Tx relative deformations that produce shear forces in the
connectors between individual shapes, KL/r is
KL L replaced by (KL/r)m determined as follows:
-= 60+0.8- (505.5-3)
r rx
a. For intermediate connectors that are snug-tight
L
b. When - > 75: bolted:
Tx

KL L (505.6-1)
- =45+-:::; 200 (505.5-4)
r Tx

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b. For intermediate connectors that are welded or but rather to prevent relative movement between the
pretensioned bolted: components at the end as the built-up member takes a
curved shape.

(-KL) 2
+o s2 aZ (
-a )z At the ends of built-up compression members bearing on
r O • (1 + a2) rib base plates or milled surfaces.all componentsin contact with
one another shall be connected by a weld having a length not
(505.6-2) less than the maximum width of the member or by bolts
spaced longitudinallynot more than four diameters apart for a
where
distance equal to 1 1/2 times the maximum width of the
member.
modified column slenderness of
built-up member
Along the length of built-up compression members between
column slenderness of built-up the end connectionsrequired above, longitudinal spacing for
member acting as a unit in the intermittent welds or bolts shall be adequate to provide for
buckling direction being the transfer of the required forces. For limitations on the
considered longitudinal spacing of fasteners between elements in
distance between connectors, mm continuous contact consisting of a plate and a shape or two
plates, see Section 510.3.5. Where a component of a built-
minimum radius of gyration of
up compression member consists of an outside plate, the
individual component, mm
maximum spacing shall not exceed the thickness of the
radius of gyration of individual
component relative to its centroidal thinner outside plate times 0. 75 JE/Fy, nor 300 mm,
axis parallel to member axis of
buckling, mm when intermittent welds are provided along the edges of
a separation ratio= h/2rib the components or when fasteners are provided on all gage
h distance between centroids of lines at each section. When fasteners are staggered, the
individual components maximum spacing on each gage line shall not exceed the
perpendicular to the member axis of
buckling, mm
j
thickness of the thinner outside plate times 1. 12 E / F y
nor450 mm.
2. The nominal compressive strength of built-up members
composed of two or more shapes or plates with at least Open sides of compression members built up from plates
one open side interconnected by perforated cover plates or shapes shall be provided with continuous cover plates
or lacing with tie plates shall be determined in perforated with a succession of access holes. The
accordance with Sections 505.3, 505.4, or 505.7 subject unsupported width of such plates at access holes, as
to the modification given in Section 505.6.1(1). defined in Section 502.4, is assumed to contribute to the
available strength provided the following requirements are
505.6.2 Dimensional Requirements met:

Individual components of compression members composed of 1. The width-thickness ratio shall conform to the
two or more shapes shall be connected to one another at limitations of Section 502.4.
intervals, a, such that the effective slenderness ratio Ka/ri
of each of the component shapes, between the fasteners, does User Note: It is conservative to use the limiting
not exceed three-fourths times the governing slenderness width/thickness ratio for Case 14 in Table 502.4.2 with
ratio of the built-up member. The least radius of gyration, the width, b, taken as the transverse distance between
ri, shall be used in computing the slenderness ratio of each the nearest lines of fasteners. The net area of the plate is
component part. The end connection shall be welded or taken at the widest hole. In lieu of this approach, the
pretensioned bolted with Class A or B faying surfaces. limiting width thicknessratio may be determined through
analysis
User Note: It is acceptable to design a bolted end connection
of a built-up compression member for the full compressive 2. The ratio oflength (in direction of stress) to width of hole
load with bolts in shear and bolt values based on bearing shall not exceed two.
values; however, the bolts must be pretensioned. The
requirement for Class A or B faying surfaces is not intended
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3. The clear distance between holes in the direction of stress The nominal compressive strength, P n, shall be determined
shall be not less than the transverse distance between based on the limit states of flexural, torsional and flexural-
nearest lines of connecting fasteners or welds. torsional buckling.

4. The periphery of the holes at all points shall have a

minimum radius of38 mm. (505.7-1)

As an alternative to perforated cover plates, lacing with tie

plates is permitted at each end and at intermediate points if
the lacing is interrupted. Tie plates shall be as near the ends
as practicable. In members providing available strength, the
end tie plates shall have a length of not Jess than the distance QFy]
between the lines of fasteners or welds connecting them to the Fer= Q [ 0. 658--p;;- Fy (505.7-2)
components of the member. Intermediate tie plates shall have
a length not less than one-half of this distance. The thickness
of tie plates shall be not less than one-fiftieth of the distance
between lines of welds or fasteners connecting them to the b. When ->
KL 4.71~ -- (or r;« 0.44QFy)
segments of the members. In welded construction, the welding
r QFy
on each line connecting a tie plate shall total not less than
one-third the length of the plate. In bolted construction, the Fer = 0. 877 Fe (505.7-3)
spacing in the direction of stress in tie plates shall be not
more than six diameters and the tie plates shall be connected Fe elastic critical buckling stress, calculated using
to each segment by at least three fasteners. Eqs. 505.3-4 and 505.4-4 for doubly symmetric
members, Eqs. 505.3-4 and 505.4-5 for singly
Lacing, including flat bars, angles, channels, or other shapes symmetric members, and Eq. 505.4-6 for
employed as lacing, shall be so spaced that the L/r ratio of unsymmetric members, except for single angles
the flange included between their connections shall not where Fe is calculated using Eq. 505.3-4.
exceed three-fourths times the governing slenderness ratio for Q 1.0 for members with compact and noncompact
the member as a whole. Lacing shall be proportioned to sections, as defined in Section 502.4, for
provide a shearing strength normal to the axis of the member uniformly compressed elements
equal to 2 percent of the available compressive strength of the Q5Qa for members with slender-element
member. The L/r ratio for lacing bars arranged in single sections, as defined in Section 502.4, for
systems shall not exceed 140. For double lacing this ratio uniformly compressed elements.
shall not exceed 200. Double lacing bars shall be joined at the
intersections. For lacing bars in compression, l is permitted to User Note: For cross sections composed of only
be taken as the unsupported length of the lacing bar between unstiffened slender elements, Q a 1 then =
Q s . For =
welds or fasteners connecting it to the components of the cross sections composed of only stiffened slender elements,
built-up member for single lacing, and 70 percent of that Q5 = 1 then Q = Qa. For cross sections composed of
distance for double lacing. both stiffened and unstiffened slender elements,
Q = QsQa·
User Note: The inclination of lacing bars to the axis of the
member shall ~referably be not less than 60° for single
505.7.1 Slender Unstiffened Elements, Q5
lacing and 45 for double lacing. When the distance
between the lines of welds or fasteners in the flanges is
more than 380 mm, the lacing shall preferably be double
The reduction factor Q s for slender unstiffened elements is
defined as follows:
or be made of angles.
1. For flanges, angles, and plates projecting from rolled
For additional spacing requirements, see Section 510.3.5.
columns or other compression members:
505. 7 Members with Slender Elements
a. When ~ s 0. 56 {I
This section applies to compression members with slender t ~Py
sections, as defined in Section 502.4 for uniformly
compressed elements.
Q5 = 1.0 (505.7-4)

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Q5 = 1.0 (505.7-10)

b. When 0. 56 ~ <~< 1.03 ~

~Py t ~Fy
b. When 0.45 < -b ::; 0. 91];,-

Q, = 1.415 _ o. ,4m Ji (505.1-5)

Q, = 134-0.76mfa;
t Fy

(505.7-11)

c. When
c. When ~ > 0.91 [
t ~Py
(505.7-6) 0.53E
Qs = 2 (505.7-12)
Py(~)
2. For flanges, angles, and plates projecting from built-up where
columns or other compression members:

a. When
b
i> 0. 64
JEk,
Fy
b = full width of longest angle leg, mm

4. For stems of tees

Q5 = 1.0 (505.7-7)
a. When 1,;; 0. 75};,
Q5 = 1.0 (505.7-13)

Q, = 1.415-0.65 m J:~, (505.7-8) b. When 0. 75

.
[!_ < ~ s 1. 03 [!_
~Py t ~Py

Q, = 1. 908 -1.22 (1) Ji (505.7-14)

(505.7-9) c. When
t- < 1. 03);,F y
~

where:
(505.7-15)
4 and shall not be taken less
kc = .J h/ tw than 0.35 nor greater than
0.76 for calculation purposes where:
b = width of unstiffened compression
3. For single angles element, as defined in Section 502.4, mm
d = the full nominal depth of tee, mm
t = thickness of element, mm
a. When

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505.7.2. Slender Stiffened Elements, Qa I. For axially-loaded circular sections:

" The reduction factor, Q a for slender stiffened elements is

When
E D
0.11-<-<0.45-
E
defined as follows: Fy t Fy

(505.7-16) 0.038E 2
Q = Qa = Fy(D/t) +3 (505.7-19)
where:
where
total cross-sectional area of member, mm2
D = outside diameter, mm
summation of the effective areas of the cross
t = wall thickness, mm
section based on the reduced effective width,
be, mm"

The reduced effective width, be, is determined as follows:

l. For uniformly compressed slender elements, with

~ ;,, 1. 49 fi , except flanges of square and

rectangular sections of uniform thickness:

b, = 1. fi[1 ~ ~~:;~,;;
92t b (505.7-17)

where

f is taken as Fer with Fer calculated based on

Q = 1.0.

2. For flanges of square and rectangular slender-

element sections of uniform thickness with

~;,, 140 fi,

be= 1.92t~f
/E[ 1- 0.38
(b/t)~f
/El s b (505.7-18)

where:

User · Note: In lieu of calculating

f = P nlAett which requires iteration; f may be taken
equal to F s. This will result in a slightly conservative
estimate of column capacity.

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where:
SECTION506
'DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR Mmax absolute value of maximum moment in
FLEXURE the unbraced segment, N-mm
absolute value of moment at quarter point
506.1 General Provisions of the unbraced segment, N-mm
absolute value of moment at centerline
of the unbraced segment, N-mm
The design flexural strength, </J bM n, and the allowable
Mc absolute value of moment at three-
flexural strength, Mn/D.b, shall be determined as follows:
quarter point of the unbraced segment,
N-mm
1. For all provisions in this section
Rm cross-section monosymmetry parameter
1.0, doubly symmetric members
<Pb = 0. 90(LRFD) n, = 1. 67(ASD)
1.0, singly symmetric members
and the nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be subjected to single curvature bending
determined according to Section 506.2 through
Section 506.12. In singly symmetric members subjected to reverse
curvature bending, the lateral-torsional buckling
2. The provisions in this section are based on the strength shall be checked for both flanges. The
assumption that points of support for beams and available flexural strength shall be greater than or equal
girders are restrained against rotation about their to the maximum required moment causing compression
longitudinal axis. within the flange under consideration.

The following terms are common to the equations in this Cb is permitted to be conservatively taken as 1.0 for all
section except where noted: cases. For cantilevers or overhangs where the free end
is unbraced, Cb = 1.0.
lateral-torsional buckling modification
factor for nonuniform moment diagrams User Note: For doubly symmetric members with no
when both ends of the unsupported segment transverse loading between brace points, Eq. 506.1-1
are braced reduces to 2.27 for the case of equal end moments of
opposite sign and to 1.67 when one end moment equals
zero.

(506.1-1)

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Table 506.1.1 Selection Table for the Application of Section 506 Sections

Section in Section
Cross Section Flange Slenderness Web Slenderness Limit States
506

506.2
-I- 3·- c c Y,LTB

506.3
-1 NC,S c LTB, FLB

506.4
·I-J C,NC,S C,NC Y,LTB,FLB,TFY

506.5
--1---fI-J
-· -
L.J-
C,NC,S s Y,LTB,FLB,TFY

506.6 C,NC,S NIA Y,FLB

·+-t·
506.7

506.8
n-e- C,NC,S

NIA
C,NC

NIA
Y,FLB, WLB

Y,LB

506.9 --1-F-1--- C,NC,S NIA Y,LTB,FLB

506.10 . b--~- -· NIA NIA Y,LTB,LLB

506.11

506.12
••
Unsymmetrical shapes NIA
NIA .
NIA
NIA Y,LTB

All limit states

Y = yielding, LTB = lateral-torsional buckling, FLB = flange local buckling, WLB = web local buckling, TFY = tension
flange yielding, LLB = leg local buckling, LB = local buckling, C = compact, NC = noncompact, S = slender

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506.2
... Doubly Symmetric Compact I-Shaped Members User Note: The square root term in Eq. 506.2-4 may be
and Channels Bent about their Major Axis conservatively taken equal to 1.0.

This section applies to doubly symmetric I-shaped members The limiting lengths LP and Lr are determined as follows:
and channels bent about their major axis, having compact
webs and compact flanges as defined in Section 502.4.
(506.2-5)
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lower
value obtained according to the limit states of yielding
(plastic moment) and lateral-torsional buckling.
E (--;; 0. 7FySxh0)2
Lr= 1.95r150_7Fy~sJi:: 1+ 1+6.76 (----
506.2.1. Yielding E Jc

(506.2-1) (506.2-6)
where where

specified minimum yield stress of the type of (506.2-7)

steel being used, MPa
= plastic section modulus about the x-axis, mm'
and
506.2.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling For a doubly symmetric I-shape: c =1 (506.2-8a)

1. When the limit state of lateral- For a channel: C= hojy (506.2-8b)

torsional 2 Cw
buckling does not apply. where
h0 = distance between the flange centroids, mm

Mn= Cb [Mp - (Mp - 0. 7FySx) (~:=~:)]$Mp User Note: If the square root term in Eq. 506.2-4 is
conservatively taken equal to 1, Eq. 506.2-6 becomes

(506.2-2)
3. When Lb > Lr -~
Lr=1rrts~~

(506.2-3)
Note that this approximation can be extremely
where conservative.

Lb = Length between points that are either braced For doubly symmetric I-shapes with rectangular flanges,
against lateral di placement of compression
flange or braced against twist of the cross
Cw = lyh~ and thus Eq. 506.2-7 becomes
4
section, mm

1 + 0.0785/~ (Lb)z (506.2-4) res may be approximated accurately and conservatively as

x o Tts
the radius of gyration of the compression flanges plus one-
sixth of the web:
modulus of elasticity of steel = 200,000 MPa br
torsional constant, mm" r ts = -;::==:::::::===
elastic section modulus taken about the x-axis, 12 (1 htw)
+ !6b1t1
mm3

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506.3 Doubly Symmetric I-Shaped Members with User Note: I-shaped members for which this section is
Compact Webs and Noncompact or Slender applicable may be designed conservatively using Section
Flanges Bent about their Major Axis 506.5.

This section applies to doubly symmetric I- shaped members The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lowest value
bent about their major axis having compact webs and obtained according to the limit states of compressionflange
noncompact or slender flanges as defined in Section 502.4. yielding, lateral-torsionalbuckling, compression flange local
buckling and tension flange yielding.
The nominal flexural strength, M11, shall be the lower value
obtained according to the limit states of lateral-torsional 506.4.1 Compression Flange Yielding
buckling and compression flange local buckling.
(506.4-1)
506.3.1 Lateral-Torsional Buckling
506.4.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling
For lateral-torsional buckling, the provisions of Section
506.2.2 shall apply. I. When Lb < LP the limit state of lateral-
torsional buckling does not apply.
506.3.2 Compression Flange Local Buckling

1. For sections with noncompact flanges 2. When

Mn= [Mp - (Mp - 0.7FySx) C~~,--1;,)]

(506.4-2)
(506.3-1) 3. When Lb> Lr
2. For sections with slender flanges
Mn= r;s; $ RpcMyc (506.4-3)
(506.3-2) where
Myc = FySxc (506.4-4)
where
2
C bn2"E I Lb
F er= 2 1 + 0.078sT(-)

Apf = Ap is the limiting slenderness for a compact

(t:) xc o Tt

(506.4-5)
flange, Table 502.4.1 and Table 502.4.2
Art = Ar is the limiting slenderness for a lye
noncompact flange, Table 502.4.1 and Table 502.4.2
For
1y s 0. 23. J shall be taken as zero.
4
k = and shall not be taken less than The stress, FL, is determined as follows:
c )h/tw
0.35 nor greater than 0.76 for calculation purposes.
For
506.4 Other I-Shaped Members with Compact or
Noncompact Webs Bent about their Major Axis FL= 0.7Fy (506.4-6a)

This section applies to: (a) doubly symmetric I- shaped For Sxt < O. 7
members bent about their major axis with noncompact webs; s;
and (b) singly symmetric I-shaped members with webs
attached to the mid-width of the flanges, bent about their (506.4-6b)
major axis, with compact or noncompact webs, as defined
in Section 502.4.

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The limiting laterally unbraced length for the limit state of where
_yielding, Lp, is
(506.4-11)
[£ (506.4-7)
Lµ= .1rt~-y,; compression flange width, mm
compression flange thickness, mm
The limiting unbraced length for the limit state of inelastic
lateral-torsional buckling, Lr, is 2. For I-shapes with channel caps or cover plates
attached to the compression flange:

1
F S h0
+ 6. 76 ( ; x; )z radius of gyration of the flange components in
flexural compression plus one-third of the web area
in compression due to application of major axis
(506.4-8) bending moment alone, mm
The web plastification factor, Rpc, is determined as the ratio of two times the web area in compression
follows: due to application of major axis bending moment
alone to the area of the compression flange
components
a.
User Note: For I-shapes with a rectangular compression
flange, T t may be approximated accurately and
(506.4-9a) conservatively as the radius of gyration of the
compression flange plus one-third of the compression
portion of the web; in other words,
b.

R Mp
= [ -- ( --1
Mp ) ( .ii. - .il.pw )] <- Mp
pc Myc Myc Arw -Apw - Myc

(506.4-9b) 506.4.3 Compression Flange Local Buckling

where 1. For sections with· compact flanges, the limit state of

local buckling does not apply.
ZxFy s 1.6SxcFy
elastic section modulus referred to tension and For sections with noncompact flanges
2.
compression flanges, respectively, mrrr'
he
tw Mn= [RpcMyc - (RpcMyc - FLSxc) (~,--l~:,)]
Ap, the limiting slenderness for a compact web,
see Tables 502.4.land 502.4.2 (506.4-12)
Ar, the limiting slenderness for a noncompact
3. For sections with slender flanges
web, see Tables 502.4. land 502.4.2

The effective radius of gyration for lateral-torsional (506.4-13)

buckling, rt, is determined as follows:
where:
1. For I-shapes with a rectangular compression flange:
defined in Eqs. 506.4-6a and 506.4-6b
brc the web plastification factor, determined by
rt = ---;:========= Eqs. 506.4-9
(506.4-10) kc = 4
~ and shall not be taken less than

0.35 nor greater than 0.76 for calculation

purposes

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(brc/2trc) 506.5 Doubly Symmetric and Singly Symmetric 1-

Ap, the limiting slenderness for a compact flange, Shaped Members with Slender Webs Bent
Tables 502.4.1 and 502.4.2 about their Major Axis
Art Ar, the limiting slenderness for a noncompact
flange, Tables 502.4.1 and 502.4.2 This section applies to doubly symmetric and singly
symmetric I- shaped members with slender webs attached to
the mid-width of the flanges, bent about their major axis, as
506.4.4 Tension Flange Yielding
defined in Section 502.4

l. When s.; ~
Sxc the limit state of tension flange
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lowest value
yielding does not apply.
obtained according to the limit states of compression flange
yielding, lateral-torsional buckling, compression flange local
2. When s., < Sxc buckling and tension flange yielding.

(506.4-14) 506.5.1 Compression Flange Yielding

where
(506.5-1)

The web plastification factor corresponding to the tension 506.5.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling
flange yielding limit state, Rpt is determined as follows:
(506.5-2)
a. For
1. When Lb s Lp, the limit state of lateral-torsional
buckling does not apply.

(506.4-l 5a)

Fer= Cb [Fy - (0. 3Fy) (~: = ~;)]:::; Fy

(506.5-3)
R MP
= [-- (Mp
--1 ) ( A - Apw )] <-Mp
pt Myt Myt Arw - Apw - Myt
3. When Lb> Lr
(506.4-15b)
where
(506.5-4)
A hc/tw
Apw Ap ,the limiting slenderness for a compact web,
where
defined in Tables 502.4.1 and 502.4.2
Ar, the limiting slenderness for a non compact
web, defined in Tables 502.4.1 and 502.4.2 LP is defined by Eq. 506.4- 7

L, = rrr,Jo. ;F, (506.5-5)

Rpg is the bending s::gth redu(c::n factorfl;: E )

R
pg
=1- - - 5. 7 -
1200 + 300aw tw Fy
:::; 1. 0

(506.5-6)

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..
where: The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lower value
obtained according to the limit states of yielding (plastic
aw defined by Eq. 506.4-11 but shall not exceed IO and
moment) and flange local buckling.
rt = the effective radius of gyration for lateral buckling
as defined in Section 506.4.
506.6.1 Yielding
506.5.3 Compression Flange Local Buckling
(506.6-1)
(506.5-7)

I. For sections with compact flanges, the limit state of 506.6.2 Flange Local Buckling
compression flange local buckling does not apply.
I. For Sections with compact flanges the limit state of
2. For sections with noncompact flanges yielding shall apply.

User Note: All current A TM A6 W, S, M, and MC

(506.5-8) shape except W2L 48, W14x99, Wl4x90 Wl2x65,
WIOxl2, W8x31, W8xl0 W6xl5, W6x9, W6x8.5 and
3. For sections with slender flange sections
M4x6 have c mpact flanges at Fy =
345 Mpa,

2. For sections with noncompact flanges

0. »s«;
Fer=

(:fr)
2
(506.5-9)
Mn= [Mp- (Mp- 0. 7FySy) (i~f~l~;,)]
where (506.6-2)

4 3. For sections with slender flanges

ke=--- and shall not be taken less than 0.35
.jh/tw nor greater than 0.76 for calculation (506.6-3)
purposes
brcl2trc where
Ap, the limiting slenderness for a 0.69E
compact flange, Tables 502.4.1 and Fer= 2

502.4.2
Ar, the limiting slenderness for a
(::,) (506.6-4)

noncompact flange, Tables 502.4.1 and b/t

502.4.2 Ap,the limiting slenderness for a compact flange,
Tables 502.4. l and 502.4.2
506.5.4 Tension Flange Yielding Art = Ar, the limiting slenderness for a noncompact
flange, Tab! 502.4.1 and 502.4.2
1. When Sxt 2". Sxc, the limit state of tension flange Sy for a channel shall be taken as the minimum section
yielding does not apply. modulus

506.7 Square and Rectangular HSS and Box-shaped

2. When s., < Sxe Members '

(506.5-10) This section applies to square and rectangular H , and

d ubly symmetric box-shaped members bent about either
axis, having compact or noncompact web and compact,
506.6 I-Shaped Members and Channels Bent about noncompact or slender flange as defined in ection 502.4 .
their Minor Axis The nominal flexural trength M11, shall be the lowest
value brain d according to the limit tale of yielding
This section applies to I-shaped members and channels bent (plastic moment), flange local bu kling and web local
about their minor axis. buckling under pure flexure.

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506.7.1 Yielding moment) and local buckling.

(506.7-1) 506.8.1 Yielding

where:
(506.8- l)
Z = plastic section modulus about the axis of bending,
mm3
506.8.2 Local Buckling
506.7.2 Flange Local Buckling
1. For compact sections, the limit state of flange local
buckling does not apply.
I. For compact sections, the limit state of flange local
buckling does not apply.
2. For noncompact sections
2. For sections with noncompact flanges
0.021E )
(506.8-2)
M. -M,-(M, -F,s)(3.57~ fi-4.0),; M, Mn=
( ~ +Fy S

3. For sections with slender walls

(506.7-2)
3. For sections with slender flanges Mn= FcrS (506.8-3)

(506.7-3) where

where 0.33E
Fer= D (506.8-4)
Sett is the effective section modulus determined with the t
effective width of the compression flange taken as:
S = elastic section modulus, mrrr'

(506.7-4) 506.9 Tees and Double Angles Loaded in the Plane of

Symmetry

This section applies to tees and double angles loaded in the

506.7.3 Web Local Buckling
plane of symmetry.
l. For compact sections, the limit state of web local
buckling does not apply. The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lowest value
obtained according to the limit states of yielding (plastic
2. For sections with noncompact webs moment), lateral-torsional buckling and flange local
buckling.

M,. - M, - (M, -F,s,) ( 0. 305 ,:fi- 0. 738) 506.9.1 Yielding

(506.9-1)
~MP
where
(506.7-5)
506.8 Round HSS
MP = F yZ x s 1. 6My for stems in tension (506.9-2)
s My for stems in compression (506.9-3)
This section applies to round HSS having D / t ratios ofless
than 0.45E 506.9.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling
-F-.
y
(506.9-4)
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lower value
obtained according to the limit states of yielding (plastic

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where: The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lowest value
obtained according to the limit states of yielding (plastic
(506.9-5) moment),lateral-torsionalbucklingand leg local buckling.
506.10.1 Yielding

The plus sign for B applieswhen the stem is in tensionand the (506.10-1)
minus sign applies when the stem is in compression. If the tip where:
of the stem is in compression anywhere along the unbraced
length, the negative value of B shall be used. My = yield moment about the axis of bending, N-mm.

506.9.3 Flange Local Buckling of Tees 506.10.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling

(506.9-6) For single angles without continuous lateral-torsional

restraint along the length
Sxc is the elastic section modulus referred to the
compression flange.

Fer is determined as follows: 0.17Me)

Mn= ( 0. 92 - My Me (506.10-2)
I. For compact sections, the limit state of flange local
buckling does not apply.
2. When Me> My
2. For noncompact sections

(506.9-7)
M. = ( 1. 92-1.17 ffe.)M, :5 1. SM,

(506. l 0-3)
where:
3. For slender sections
Me, the elastic lateral-torsional buckling moment, ts
0.69E determined as follows:
Fer= 2
(506.9-8)
(::,) I. For bendingabout one of the geometricaxes ofan equal-
leg angle with no lateral- torsional restraint.

506.10 Single Angles a. With maximum compression at the toe

This section applies to single angles with and without

continuous lateral restraint along their length.
1 Lt)2
+ 0. 78 (bz - 1)
Single angles with continuous lateral-torsional restraint
along the length shall be permitted to be designed on the
(506.10-4a)
basis of geometric axis (x, y) bending. Single angles without
continuous lateral-torsionalrestraint along the length shall be b. With maximum tension at the toe
designed using the provisions for principal axis bending
except where the provision for bending about a geometric
axis is permitted.
1+ 0. 78 (!!) +1)
User Note: For geometric axis design, use section
properties computed about the x- and y-axis of the angle, (506.10-4b)
parallel and perpendicular to the legs. For principal axis
design use section properties computed about the major and My shall be taken as 0.80 times the yield moment
minor principal axes of the angle. calculated using the geometric section modulus.

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User Note: Mn may be taken as My for single angles with 506.10.3 Leg Local Buckling
.. their vertical leg toe in compression, and having a span-to-
depth ratio less than or equal to The limit state of leg local buckling applies when the toe of
the leg is in compression.

(it)2 -1.4;
1.64E F l. For compact sections, the limit state ofleg local
buckling does not apply.

2. For sections with noncompact legs

2. For bending about one of the geometric axes of an
equal-leg angle with lateral-torsional restraint at the
point of maximum moment only
(506.10-7)
Me shall be taken as 1.25 times Me computed using
Eq. 506.I0-4a or 506.10-4b
3. For sections with slender legs
My shall be taken as the yield moment calculated using
the geometric section modulus. (506.10-8)
where:
3. For bending about the major principal axis of equal-leg
angles:
0. 71E
Fer =--2-
(506.10-5) (;)
b outside width of leg in compression, mm
elastic section modulus to the toe in compression
4. For bending about the major principal axis of unequal-
relative to the axis of bending, mrrr'. For bending
leg angles:
about one of the geometric axes of an equal-leg
angle with no lateral-torsional restraint,

p~ + o. osz (!:)' + Pw) Sc shall be 0.80 of the geometric axis section

modulus.

506.11 Rectangular Bars and Rounds

(506.10-6)
where: This section applies to rectangular bars bent about either
geometric axis and rounds.
Cb is computed using Eq. 506.1-1 with a maximum value
of 1.5.
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lower
L '
laterally unbraced length of a member, mm.
value obtained according to the limit states of yielding
Iz minor principal axis moment of inertia, mm 4. (plastic moment) and lateral-torsional buckling, as required.
rz radius of gyrati~n for the minor principal axis,
mm 506.11.1 Yielding
t angle leg thickness, mm
/Jw a section property for unequal leg angles, positive Lbd 0.08E
for short legs in compression and negative for For rectangular bars with -- < --- bent about
long legs in compression. If the long leg is in
t2 - Fy
compression anywhere along the unbraced length their major axis, rectangular bars bent about their minor axis,
of the member, the negative value of Pw shall be and rounds:
used (506.11-1)

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506.11.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling 506.12.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling

0. 08E Lbd 1. 9E (506.12-3)

I. For rectangular bars with -F-- < -2- s -F
y t y where:
bent about their major axis:
Fer = buckling stress for the section as determined by
analysis, MPa

User Note: In the case of z-shaped members, it is

(506.11-2) recommended that Fer be taken as 0. 50 F er of a channel
with same flange and web properties.

For rectangular bars with Lbd 1. 9E

2. 7>~ y
bent 506.12.3 Local Buckling

about their major axis: (506.12-4)

(506.11-3) where:
where: Fer = buckling stress for the section as determined by
analysis, MPa
1. 9ECb
Fer= LIJd (506.11-4)
t2 506.13 Proportions of Beams and Girders
t width of rectangular bar parallel to axis of
bending, mm ·506.13.1 Hole Reductions
d depth of rectangular bar, in. mm
length between points 'that are either braced against This section applies to rolled or built-up shapes, and cover-
lateral displacement of the compression region or plated beams with holes, proportioned on the basis of
braced against lwi t of the cross section, mm flexural strength of the gross section.

3. For round and rectangular bars bent about their In addition to the limit states specified in the previous
minor axis, the limit state of lateral-torsional sections, the nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be limited
buckling need not be considered. according to the limit state of tensile rupture of the tension
flange.
506.12 Unsymmetrical Shapes
I. For F uAtn 2:: YtF yAfg, the limit state of tensile
This section applies to all unsymmetrical shapes, except Rupture shall not apply.
single angles.
2. For FuAfn < YtFyAfg• theriominal flexural
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the lowest
strength, Mn, at the location of the holes in the tension
value obtained according to the limit state of yielding (yield
flange shall not be taken greater than:
moment), lateral-torsional buckling and local buckling where
FuAfn
(506.12-1) Mn =-A--Sx (506.13-1)
/g
where: where:
s lowest elastic section modulus relative to the axis gross tension flange area, shall be calculated in
of bending, mm' accordance with the provisions of Section 504.3.1,
mm2
506.12.1 Yielding net tension flange area, calculated in accordance
with the provisions of Section 504.3.2, mrrr'
(506.12-2) l.OforFy/Fu s 0.80
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506.13.2 Proportioning Limits for I -Shaped Partial-length cover plates shall be extended beyond the
. Members theoretical cutoff point and the extended portion shall be
attached to the beam or girder by high-strength bolts in a
Singly symmetric I- shaped members shall satisfy the slip-critical connection or fillet welds. The attachment shall
following limit: be adequate, at the applicable strength given in Sections
510.2.2, 510.3.8, or 502.3.9 to develop the cover plate's portion

0. 1 :5
I
;c
y
:5 0. 9 (506.13-2)
of the flexural strength in the beam or girder at the theoretical
cutoff point.

For welded cover plates, the welds connecting the cover plate
I- shaped members with slender webs shall also satisfy the
termination to the beam or girder shall have continuous
following limits:
welds along both edges of the cover plate in the length a',
a defined below, and shall be adequate to develop the cover
1. For h :5 1. 5 plate's portion of the strength of the beam or girder at the
distance a' from the end of the cover plate.

(,h) max - 11. 7

w
fl; Y
(506.13-3) I. When there is a continuous weld equal to or larger than
three-fourths of the plate thickness across the end of the
plate
2. For a a' =w (506.13-5)
i> 1.5
where:

0.42E w = width of cover plate, mm

---
(t:)max Fy
(506.13~4)
2. When there is a continuous weld smaller than three-
where: fourths of the plate thickness across the end of the plate

a clear distance between transverse stiffeners, mm

a'= 1.Sw (506.13-6)

In unstiffened girders h/tw shall not exceed 260. The ratio of 3. When there is no weld across the end of the plate
the web area to the compression flange area shall not exceed
10.
a'= 2w (506.13-7)

506.13.3 Cover Plates

506.13.4. Built-Up Beams
Flanges of welded beams or girders may be varied in
Where two or more beams or channels are used side-by-side
thickness or width by splicing a series of plates or by the
to form a flexural member, they shall be connected together
use of cover plates.
in compliance with Section 505.6.2. When concentrated
loads are carried from one beam to another, or distributed
The total cross-sectional area of cover plates of bolted
between the beams, diaphragms having sufficient stiffness to
girders shall not exceed 70 percent of the total flange area.
distribute the load shall be welded or bolted between the
beams.
High-strength bolts or welds connecting flange to web, or
cover plate to flange, shall be proportioned to resist the total
horizontal shear resulting from the bending forces on the
girder. The longitudinal distribution of these bolts or
intermittent welds shall be in proportion to the intensity of
the shear. However, the longitudinal spacing shall not exceed
the maximum permitted for compression or tension members
in Section 505.6 or 504.4, respectively. Bolts or welds
connecting flange to web shall also be proportioned to
transmit to the web any loads applied directly to the flange,
unless provision is made to transmit such loads by direct
bearing.

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b. For 1.10JkvE/Fy<hftw51.37JkvE/Fy
DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR SHEAR
507.1 General Provisions 1.10 ..f i; E/Fy
Cv = ---'-----'- (507.2-4)
Two methods of calculating shear strength are presented
h/ tw
below. The method presented in Section 507 .2 does not
utilize the post buckling strength of the member (tension c. For h/tw > 1. 37 jkv E/Fy
field action). The method presented in Section 507.3 utilizes
tension field action.
1. 51Ekv
(507.2-5)
The design shear strength,c/>vV n, and the allowable shear c; = (h/ tw )2 Fy
strength, V n/!lv, shall be determined as follows.
where:
For all provisions in this section except Section 507 .2.1 (I):
Aw = the overall depth times the web thickness, dtw mm2
cl>v = 0. 90 (LRFD) n, = 1. 67 (ASD)
The web plate buckling coefficient, kv is determined as
507.2 Members with Unstiffenedor Stiffened Webs follows:

507.2.1 Nominal Shear Strength a. For unstiffened webs with h/tw < 260, kv = 5
This section applies to webs of singly or doubly symmetric.
except for the stem of tee shapes where kv = 1. 2.
members and channels subject to shear in the plane of the
b. For stiffened webs,
web.
5
The nominal shear strength, V n- of unstiffened or stiffened k; = 5 + (a/h)Z
webs, according to the limit states of shear yielding and shear
buckling, is 260 2
= 5 when a/Ii> 3. 0 or a/h > [h/tJ
Vn = 0. 6FyAwCv (507.2-1)
where:
1. For webs of rolled I-shaped members
a clear distance between transverse stiffeners, mm
h for rolled shapes, the clear distance between flanges less
the fillet or comer radii, mm
for built-up welded sections, the clear distance
cl>v = 1. 00 (LRFD) n, = 1. 50 (ASD) between flanges, mm
for built-up bolted sections, the distance between
and fastener lines, mm
for tees, the overall depth, mm
c; = 1.0 (507.2-2)
507.2.2 Transverse Stiffeners
2. For webs of all other doubly symmetric shapes and
singly symmetric shapes and channels, except round Transverse stiffeners are not required where
HSS, the web shear coefficient, Cv, is determined as h/ tw 5 2.46.J E / Fy , or where the required shear strength
follows: is less than or equal to the available shear strength provided in
accordance with Section 507.2.1 for k; = 5.
a. For h/tw s 1.10 ,Jkv E/Fy: Transverse stiffeners used to develop the available web shear
strength, as provided in Section 507.2.1, shall have a moment
C; = 1.0 (507.2-3) of inertia about an axis in the web center for stiffener pairs or
about the face in contact with the web plate for single
stiffeners, which shall not be less than at!j, where

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2.5 507.3.2 Nominal Shear Strength with Tension Field

j = (a/h)Z - 2 2::: 0. 5 (507.2-6) Action

Transverse stiffeners are permitted to be stopped short of the When tension field action is permitted according to
tension flange, provided bearing is not needed to transmit a Section 507 .3 .1, the nominal shear strength, V n, with
concentrated load or reaction. The weld by which transverse tension field action, according to the limit state of tension
stiffeners are attached to the web shall be terminated not less field yielding, shall be
than four times nor more than six times the web thickness from
the near toe to the web-to-flange weld. When single stiffeners
are used, they shall be attached to the compression flange, if it 1. For h/tw :'.S: 1.10 Jkv E/Fy
consists of a rectangular plate, to resist any uplift tendency due
to torsion in the flange. When lateral bracing is attached to a
stiffener, or a pair of stiffeners, these, in tum, shall be Vn = 0.6FyAw (507.3-1)
connected to the compression flange to transmit 1 percent of
the total flange force, unless the flange is composed only of
angles. 2. For h/tw > 1.10 jkv E/Fy

Bolts connecting stiffeners to the girder web shall be spaced

not more than 305 mm on center. If intermittent fillet welds are V11 = 0.6FyAw C; + 1-C v ) (507.3-2)
used, the clear distance between welds shall not be more than
( 1.15...f 1 + (a/h)2
16 times the web thickness nor more than 250 mm.
where:
507.3 Tension Field Action
kv and Cv are as defined in Section 507 .2.1.
507.3.1 Limits on the Use of Tension Field
Action 507.3.3. Transverse Stiffeners

Consideration of tension field action is permitted for flanged Transverse stiffeners subject to tension field action shall meet
members when the web plate is supported on all four sides the requirements of Section 507.2.2 and the following
by flanges or stiffeners. Consideration of tension field limitations:
action is not permitted for:

1. end panels in all members with transverse stiffeners;

I. (b/t),. s o. 56
.
J/ yst

2. members when a/h exceeds 3.0 or [260/(h/tw)J2;

3. 2 Awf(Arc + Art) > 2. 5; or

(507 .3-3)

4. h/brc or h/brt > 6. 0 where:

(b/t)st the width-thickness ratio of the stiffener

where:
r.; specified minimum yield stress of the stiffener
material, MPa
Arc area of compression flange, mm' coefficient defined in Section 507.2.1
Art area of tension flange,mm2 1.0 for stiffeners in pairs
brc width of compression flange, mm 1.8 for single angle stiffeners
brt width of tension flange, mm 2.4 for single plate stiffeners
required shear strength at the location of the
In these cases, the nominal shear strength, V n- shall be stiffener, N
determined according to the provisions of Section 507.2. available shear strength; <f>vV n(LRFD) or
Vn/ n, (ASD) with V n as defined in Section
507.3.2, N

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507.4 Single Angles 507.7 Weak Axis Shear in Singly and Doubly
.. Symmetric Shapes
The nominal shear strength,V n, of a single angle leg shall be
determinedusing Equation (507.2-1) with Cv = 1. 0, Aw= For singly and doubly symmetric shapes loaded in the weak
bt where b = width of the leg resisting the shear force, mm axis without torsion, the nominal shear strength, V n, for
each shear resisting element shall be determined using
and k; = 1. 2.
Eq. 507.2-1 and Section 507.2.1(2) with Aw= b1tr and
507.5 Rectangular HSS and Box Members k; = 1.2.

The nominal shear strength, V n, of rectangularHSS and box User Note: For all ASTM A6 W, S, Mand HP shapes, when
members shall be determined using the provisions of r;« 345 MPa, c; = 1.0.
Section 507.2.1 with Aw= 2ht where h for the width
resisting the shear force shall be taken as the clear distance 507.8 Beams and Girders with Web Openings
between the flanges less the inside corner radius on each
side and tw = t and kv = 5. If the comer radius is not The effect of all web openings on the nominal shear
known, h shall be taken as the corresponding outside strength of steel and composite beams shall be determined.
dimensionminus three times the thickness. Adequate reinforcement shall be provided when the
required strength exceeds the available strength of the
507.6 Round HSS member at the opening.

The nominal shear strength, V n, of round HSS, according to

the limit states of shear yielding and shear buckling, is

(507.6-1)
where:
Fer shall be the larger of

1.60E
Fer= 5
(507.6-2a)
~(~)4
and

0.78E
Fer =--3-
(507.6-2b)
(~)2
but shall not exceed 0. 6F y
gross area of section based on design wall
thickness, mm2
outside diameter, mm
the distance from maximum to zero shear force, mm
design wall thickness, equal to 0.93 times the
nominal wall thickness for ERW HSS and equal to
the nominal thickness for SAW HSS, mm

User Note: The shear buckling equations, Equations

507.6-2a and 507.6-2b, will control for D / t over 100, high
strength steels, and long lengths. If the shear strength for
standard sections is desired, shear yielding will usually
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SECTION508 M,. = required flexural strength using LRFD load

combinations, N-mm
DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR Mc = <J, bM n = design flexural strength determined in
COMBINED FORCES AND TORSION accordance with Section 506, N-111111
<Pc = resistance factor for compression= 0.90
This section addresses members subject to axial force and <Pb = resistance factor for flexure= 0.90
flexure about one or both axes, with or without torsion, and
to members subject to torsion only. For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)

508.1 Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members Subject required axial compressive strength using ASD load
to Flexure and Axial Force combinations, N
P n/fic =
allowable axial compressive strength,
508.1.1 Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members in determined in accordance with Section 505, N
Flexure and Compression M r = required flexural strength using ASD load
combinations, N-mm
The interaction of flexure and compression in doubly
symmetric members and singly symmetric members for
=
M c = Mn/fib allowable flexural strength determined
in accordance with Section 506, N-mm
which 0. 1 :s; (1 yJ I y) :s; 0. 9, that are constrained to safety factor for compression = 1.67
bend about a geometric axis (x and/or y) shall be limited by safety factor for flexure = 1.67
Eqs. 508.1-la and 508.1-lb, where lye is the moment of
inertia about the y-axis referred to the compression flange, 508.1.2 Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members in
mm 4. Flexure and Tension

User Note: Section 508.2 is permitted to be used in lieu of the The interaction of flexure and tension in doubly symmetric
provisions of this section. members and singly symmetric members constrained to bend
about a geometric axis (x and/or y) shall be limited by
p Eqs. 508.1-la and 508.1-lb,
I. For ___.!:.
Pc -
> 0. 2
where
Pr
-+- 8 (Mrx
-+- Mry) :s; 1.0 (508.1-la) For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)
Pc 9 Mex Mey
p,. required tensile strength using LRFD load
combinations, N
Pr
2. For P < 0.2 Pc <PtPn = design tensile strength, determined in
c accordance with Section 504.2, N
Mr = required flexural strength using LRFD load
(508. l-lb) combinations, N-mm
Mc= <PbMn = design flexural strength determined
in accordance with Section 506, N-mm
where: <Pt = resistance factor for tension (see Section 504.2)
pr = required axial compressive strength, N <Pb = resistance factor for flexure= 0.90
pc = available axial compressive strength, N
Mr = required flexural strength, N-mm For doubly symmetric members,
Mc = available flexural strength, N-mm
x subscript relating symbol to strong axis bending
Cb in Section 506 may be increased by j 1 + :;~ for

y subscript relating symbol to weak axis bending axial tension that acts concurrently with flexure, where
p _ n2Ely
ey - Lf
For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)

required axial compressive strength using LRFD load For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)
combinations, N
</JcP n = design axial compressive strength, pr required tensile strength using ASD load
combinations, N
determined in accordance with Section 505, N
Pc P n/ fit = allowable tensile strength, determined
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in accordance with Section 504.2, N 508.2 Unsymmetric and other Members Subject to
required flexural strength using ASD load Flexure and Axial Force
combinations, N-mm
M c = Mn/D.b =
allowable flexural strength determined This section addresses the interaction of flexure and axial
in accordance with Section 506, N-mm stress for shapes not covered in Section 508.1. It is
safety factor for tension (see Section 504.2) permitted to use the provisions of this Section for any shape
safety factor for flexure = 1.67 in lieu of the provisions of Section 508.1.

I +I I
For doubly symmetric members, Cb in Section 506 may be

increased by 1
1.5Pa
+ --Pey
c
1or ax1a
. I
tension
.
that acts
I FaI + r.:
a bw
r:
bz :'.5 t. O (508.2-1)

rc2EJ where
concurrently with flexure where P ey =~
Lb
la required axial stress at the point of .
consideration, MPa
A more detailed analysis of the interaction of flexure and
available axial stress at the point of
tension is permitted in lieu of Eq. 508.1-la and 508.1-1 b.
consideration, MPa
required flexural stress at the point of
508.1.3 Doubly Symmetric Members in Single Axis
consideration, MPa
Flexure and Compression
available flexural stress at the point of
consideration, MPa
For doubly symmetric members in flexure and compression
w subscript relating symbol to major principal
with moments primarily in one plane, it is permissible to
axis bending
consider the two independent limit states, in-plane instability
and out-of-plane buckling or flexural-torsional buckling,
z subscript relating symbol to minor principal
axis bending
separately in lieu of the combined approach provided in
Section 508.1.1.
For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)
1. For the limit state of in-plane instability, Eqs. 508.1.1
shall be used with la required axial stress using LRFD load
combinations, MPa
Pc, Mr and Mc determined in the plane of bending.
<PcFer = design axial stress, determined in
2. For the limit state of out-of-plane buckling accordance with Section 505 for
compression or Section 504.2 for tension,

Pr
P+ (Mr)
M
2
::;1.0 (508.1-2)
MP a
required flexural stress at the specific
co ex location in the cross section using LRFD
where load combinations, MPa

P co available compressive strength out of the plane of

=
<Pb Mn/S design flexural stress
determined in accordance with section
bending, N
506, MPa. Use the section modulus for the
Mex available flexural-torsional strength for strong
specific location in the cross section and
axis flexure determined from Section 506, N-mm
consider the sign of the stress
resistance factor for compression = 0.90
If bending occurs only about the weak axis, the moment
resistance factor for tension (Section 504.2)
ratio in Eq. 508.1-2 shall be neglected.
resistance factor for flexure = 0.90
For members with significant biaxial moments
(M rl Mc ~ 0. 05) in both directions), the provisions of For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)
Section 508.1.1 shall be followed.
la required axial stress using ASD load
combinations, MPa
FcrfD.c = allowable axial stress
determined in accordance with section 505
for compression, or Section 504.2 for
tension, MPa

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required flexural stress at the specific 1. For round HSS, Fer shall be the larger of
location in the cross section using ASD
load combinations, MPa 1.23£
Fbw,Fbz MnfD.bS = allowableflexuralstress Fer= 5
(508.3-2a)
determinedin accordancewith Section506,
MPa. Use the sectionmodulus for the specific j:;(~)4
location in the cross section and consider and
the sign of the stress
safety factor for compression = 1.67 0.60£
safety factor for tension (Section 504.2) Fer =--3-
(508.3-2b)
safety factor for flexure = 1.67 (~)2
Eq. 508.2-1 shall be evaluated using the principal bending
axes by considering the sense of the flexural stresses at the but shall not exceed 0. 6F y, where
critical points of the cross section. The flexural terms are L length of the member, mm
either added to or subtracted from the axial term as appropri- D = outside diameter, mm
ate. When the axial force is compression,second order effects
shall be includedaccording to the provisions of Section 503.
2. For rectangular HSS
A more detailed analysis of the interaction of flexure and
tension is permitted in lieu ofEq. 508.2-1.
a. For hjt s 2.45 JE/Fy
508.3 Members under Torsion and Combined
Torsion, Flexure, Shear and/or Axial Force
Fer= 0.6Fy (508.3-3)
508.3.1 Torsional Strength of Round and
Rectangular HSS b. For 2.45 JE/Fy < hjt s 3.07 JE/Fy
The design torsional strength, </Jr T n- and the allowable
torsional strength, T nf D.r, for round and rectangular HSS
Fer= O. 6Fy ( 2. 45 JE/Fy )/(h/t)
shall be determined as follows:
(508.3-4)
</Jr= 0. 90 (LRFD) fir = 1. 67 (ASD)
The nominal torsional strength, T n, according to the limit
c. For 3. 07 JE/Fy < hjt s 260
states of torsional yielding and torsional buckling is:
Fer= 0. 4581r2E/(h/t)2 (508.3-5)
(508.3-1)
where
User Note: The torsional shear constant, C, may be
is the HSS torsional constant conservatively taken as:
shall be determined as follows: 1r(D - t)2t
For a round HSS: C
= 2
For rectangular HSS:
=
C 2(8 - t)(H - t)t - 4. 5(4 -1r)t3

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508.3.2 HSS Subject to Combined Torsion, Shear, 508.3.3 Strength of Non-HSS Members under
Flexure and Axial Force Torsion and Combined Stress

When the required torsional strength, Tr, is less than or The design torsional strength, </JrFn, and the allowable
equal to 20 percent of the available torsional strength, Tc, torsional strength, F n/!lr, for non-HSS members shall be
the interaction of torsion, shear, flexure and/or axial force the lowest value obtained according to the limit states of
for HSS shall be determined by Section 508.1 and the yielding under normal stress, shear yielding under shear
torsional effects shall be neglected. When Tr exceeds, stress, or buckling, determined as follows:
20 percent of Tc, the interaction of torsion, shear, flexure
and/or axial force shall be limited by </Jr = 0. 90 (LRFD) !lr = 1. 67 (ASD)

1. For the limit state of yielding under normal stress

(508.3-6)
(508.3-7)

2. For the limit state of shear yielding under shear stress

where
r; = 0.6Fy (508.3-8)
For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)
3. or the limit state of buckling
required axial strength using LRFD load
combinations, N
Fn = Fer (508.3-9)
where
</JP n, design tensile or compressive strength m
accordance with Section 504 or 505, N Fer = buckling stress for the section as determined by
required flexural strength using LRFD load analysis, MPa.
combinations, N-mm
</> bM n, design flexural strength in accordance Some constrained local yielding is permitted
with Section 506, N-mm adjacent to areas that remain elastic
required shear strength using LRFD load
combinations, N
<f>vVn, design shear strength in accordance with
Section 507, N
required torsional strength using LRFD load
combinations, N-mm
</JrT n, design torsional strength in accordance
with Section 508 .3 .1, N-mm

For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)

Pr required axial strength using ASD load

combinations, N
Pc P nl !l , allowable tensile or compressive
strength in accordance with Section 504 or 505, N
Mr required flexural strength using ASD load
combinations determined in accordance with
Section 502.5, N-mm
Mc = Mn/!lb, allowable flexural strength m
accordance with Section 506, N-mm
vr required shear strength using · ASD load
combinations, N
Ve V n/!lv, allowable shear strength in accordance
with Section 507, N
Tr required torsional strength using ASD load
combinations, N-mm
Tc T n/!lr, allowable torsional strength m
accordance with Section 508.3.1, N-mm

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SECTIONS09
DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MEMBERS 509.1.2 Material Limitations

509.1 General Provisions Concrete and steel reinforcing bars in composite systems
shall be subject to the following limitations.
In determining load effects in members and connections of a
structure that includes composite members, consideration I. For the determination of the available strength, concrete
shall be given to the effective sections at the time each
shall have a compressive strength f~ of not less than
increment of load is applied. The design, detailing and
21 MPa nor more than 70 MPa for normal weight
material properties related to the concrete and reinforcing steel
concrete and not less than 21 MPa nor more than
portions of composite construction shall comply with the
42 MPa for lightweight concrete.
reinforced concrete and reinforcing bar design
specifications stipulated by applicable building code. In the
User Note: Higher strength concrete materials may be used
absence of a building code, the provisions in Chapter 4 shall
for stiffness calculations but may not be relied upon for
apply.
strength calculations unless justified by testing or analysis.

509.1.1 Nominal Strength of Composite Sections

2. The specified minimum yield stress of structural
steel and reinforcing bars used in calculating the
Two methods are provided for determining the nominal strength
strength of a composite column shall not exceed
of composite sections: the plastic stress distribution method
525 MPa.
and the strain-compatibility method.
The tensile strength of the concrete shall be neglected in the
Higher material strengths are permitted when their use is
determination of the nominal strength of composite
justified by testing or analysis.
members.
User Note: Additional reinforced concrete material
509.1.1.1 Plastic Stress Distribution Method
limitations are specified in Chapter 4.

For the plastic stress distribution method, the nominal

509.1.3 Shear Connectors
strength shall be computed assuming that steel components
have reached a stress of Fy in either tension or compression Shear connectors shall be headed steel studs not less than
and concrete components in compression have reached a four stud diameters in length after installation, or hot-rolled
stress of 0. 85/~. For round HSS filled with concrete, a steel channels. Shear stud design values shall be taken as per
stress of 0. 95/~ is permitted to be used for concrete Sections 509.2.1.7 and 509.3.2.4 (2). Stud connectors shall
components in uniform compression to account for the conform to the requirements of Section 501.3.6. Channel
effects of concrete confinement. connectors shall conform to the requirements of Section
501.3.1.
509.1.1.2 Strain-Compatibility Method
509.2 Axial Members
For the strain compatibility method, a linear distribution of
strains across the section shall be assumed, with the This section applies to two types of composite axial
maximum concrete compressive strain equal to members: encased and filled sections.
0.003 mm/mm. The stress-strain relationships for steel and
concrete shall be obtained from tests or from published
results for similar materials.

User Note: The strain compatibility method should be used

to determine nominal strength for irregular sections and
for cases where the steel does not exhibit elasto-plastic
behavior. General guidelines for the strain-compatibility
method for encased columns are given in AISC Design
Guide 6 and Sections 410.3 and 410.4 of this Code.

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509.2.1 Encased Composite Columns A c = area of concrete, mm2 ·

A ST- - area of continuous reinforcing bars, mrrr'
509.2.1.1.1 Limitations EC = modulus of elasticity of concrete

To qualify as an encased composite column, the following

limitations shall be met: ( 0. 043w~·5..{f;,MPa)

I. The cross-sectional area of the steel core shall comprise modulus of elasticity of steel = 200,000 MPa
at least I percent of the total composite cross section. specified compressive strength of concrete,
MP a
2. Concrete encasement of the steel core shall be specified minimum yield stress of steel section,
reinforced with continuous longitudinal bars and MP a
lateral ties or spirals. The minimum transverse Fyr = specified minimum yield stress of reinforcing
reinforcement shall be at least 6 mm2 per mm of tie bars, MPa
spacing. moment of inertia of the concrete
section, mm4
3. The minimum reinforcement ratio for continuous ls moment of inertia of steel shape, mm4
4
longitudinal reinforcing, Psr, shall be 0.004, where lsr = moment of inertia of reinforcing bars, mm
Psr, is given by: K the effective length factor determined in accordance
Asr with Section 502
r-r : g (509.2-1) L laterally unbraced length of the member, mm
weight of concrete per unit volume
where

area of continuous reinforcing bars, mm2

( 1500 ~We~ 2500 ~)
gross area of composite member, mm'

where
509.2.1.1.2 Compressive Strength
Eleff = effective stiffness of composite section, N-mm2
The design compressive strength, <PcP n, and allowable
compressive strength, P n/flc, for axially loaded encased (509.2-6)
composite columns shall be determined for the limit state of
flexural buckling based on column slenderness as follows:
where
<Pc= 0. 75(LRFD) n, = 2. OO(ASD)
(509.2-7)
1. When r,> 0.44P0

(509.2-2) 509.2.1.3.3 Tensile Strength

The design tensile strength, <PtP n- and allowable tensile

2. When r;« 0.44P0 strength, P n/ flt, for encased composite columns shall be
determined for the limit state of yielding as
Pn = 0.877Pe (509.2-3)
(509.2-8)
where

(509.2-4) <Pt= 0. 90(LRFD) flt = 1. 67(ASD)

Pe = rr2 (Eletf )/(KL)2 (509.2-5)

where
A s = area of the steel section, mm'

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509.2.1.4.4 Shear Strength 509.2.1.6.6 Detailing Requirements

The available shear strength shall be calculated based on At least four continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars shall
either the shear strength of the steel section alone as be used in encased composite columns. Transverse
specified in Section 507 plus the shear strength provided by reinforcement shall be spaced at the smallest of 16
tie reinforcement, if present, or the shear strength of the longitudinal bar diameters, 48 tie bar diameters or 0.5
reinforced concrete portion alone. times the least dimension of the composite section. The
encasement shall provide at least 40 mm of clear cover
User Note: The nominal shear strength of tie reinforcement to the reinforcing steel.
may be determined as A5rF yr(d/ s) where Ast is the
area of tie reinforcement, d is the effective depth of Shear connectors shall be provided to transfer the
required shear force specified in Section 509.2.1.5. The
the concrete section, and s is the spacing of the tie
shear connectors shall be distributed along the length of the
reinforcement. The shear capacity of reinforced concrete
may be determined according to Chapter 4 Section 411. member at least a distance of 2.5 times the depth of the
encased composite column above and below the load
transfer region. The maximum connector spacing shall be
509.2.1.5.5 Load Transfer
400mm.
Loads applied to axially loaded encased composite columns
Connectors to transfer axial load shall be placed on at least
shall be transferred between the steel and concrete in
two faces of the steel shape in a configuration symmetrical
accordance with the following requirements:
about the steel shape axes.
!. When the external force is applied directly to the steel
If the composite cross section is built up from two or
section, shear connectors shall be provided to transfer
more encased steel shapes, the shapes shall be
the required shear force, V', as follows:
interconnectedwith lacing, tie plates, batten plates or similar
components to prevent buckling of individual shapes due to
(509.2-9) loads applied prior to hardening of the concrete.
where
509.2.1.7.7 Strengthof Stud Shear Connectors
required shear force introduced to column, N
The nominal strength of one stud shear connector embedded
area of steel cross section, mm2
in solid concrete is:
nominal axial compressive strength without
consideration of length effects, N
(509.2-12)
2. When the external force is applied directly to the
concrete encasement, shear connectors shall be provided where
to transfer the required shear force, V', as follows:
cross-sectional area of stud shear connector, mm2
(509.2-10) specified minimum tensile strength of a stud shear
connector, MPa
3. When load is applied to the concrete of an encased
509.2.2 Filled Composite Columns
composite column by direct bearing the design bearing
strength, <l>BPp , and the allowable bearing strength, 509.2.2.1 Limitations
Pp/!J.B, of the concrete shall be:
To qualify as a filled composite column the following
(509.2-11) limitations shall be met:

1. The cross-sectional area of the steel HSS shall

</>B = 0. 65(LRFD) !J.B = 2. 31(ASD) comprise at least 1 percent of the total composite cross
section.
where
2. The maximum b / t ratio for a rectangular HSS used
AB "" loaded area of concrete, mnr' as a composite column shall be equal to 2. 26) E / F y·
Higher ratios are permitted when their use is justified

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by testing or analysis. When load is applied to the concrete of an encased or filled

composite column by direct bearing the design bearing
3. • The maximum D ft ratio for a round HSS filled
strength, </J BP p» and the allowable bearing strength,
with concrete shall be 0.15 E/Fy. Higher ratios are
permitted when their use is justified by testing or
Pp/!2B of the concrete shall be:
analysis.
(509.2-17)
509.2.2.2 Compressive Strength

The design compressive strength, <f>cP,t, and allowable

<PB= 0. 65(LRFD) !lB = 2. 31(ASD)
compressive strength, P nf fic, for axially loaded filled
where
composite columns shall be determined for the limit state of
flexural buckling based n Section 509.2.1.2 with the AB = the loaded area, mm2
following modifications:
509.2.2.6 Detailing Requirements
(509.2-13)
Where required, shear connectors transferring the required
C2 = 0.85 for rectangular sections and 0.95 for circular shear force shall be distributed along the length of the
sections member at least a distance of 2.5 times the width of a
rectangular HSS or 2.5 times the diameter of a round HSS
(509.2-14)
both above and below the load transfer region. The maximum
connector spacing shall be 400 mm.
C3 = 0. 6 + 2 (_ As ) s 0. 9 (509.2-15)
Vic+ As 509.3 Flexural Members

509.3.1 General
509.2.2.3 Tensile Strength
509.3.1.1 Effective Width
The design tensile strength, <PtP n, and allowable tensile
strength, P n/ flt, for filled composite columns shall be The effective width of the concrete slab is the sum of the
determined for the limit state of yielding as: effective widths for each side of the beam centerline, each
of which shall not exceed:
(509.2-16)
1. one-eighth of the beam span, center-to-center of
supports;
<Pt= 0. 90(LRFD) fit = 1. 67(ASD) 2. one-half the distance to the centerline of the adjacent
beam; or
509.2.2.4 Shear Strength 3. the distance to the edge of the slab.

The available shear strength shall be calculated based on

509.3.1.2 Shear Strength
either the shear strength of the steel section alone as
specified in Section 507 or the shear strength of the
The available . hear strength of composite beam with hear
reinforced concrete portion alone.
connectors shall be determined based upon the properties or
the steel section alone in accordance with Secti n -01. The
509.2.2.5 Load Transfer available shear strength of concrete-encased and fill d
compo ite members shall be determined ba eel upon the
Loads applied to filled composite columns shall be transferred properties of the steel se tion alone in accordance with
between the steel and concrete. When the external force is · ection 507 or based upon the properties of the concrete and
applied either to the steel section or to the concrete infill, longitudinal steel reinforcement.
transfer of force from the steel section to the concrete core
is required from direct bond interaction hear connection or
direct bearing. The force transfer mechani m providing the
largest nominal strength may be used. These force transfer
mechanit ms shall not be superirnp sed.

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509.3.1.3 Strength During Construction provided that:

When temporary shores are not used during construction, l. The steel beam is compact and is adequately braced
the steel section alone shall have adequate strength to according to Section 506.
support all loads applied prior to the concrete attaining 75
percent of its specified strength f~. The available flexural 2. Shear connectors connect the slab to the steel beam in
strength of the steel section shall be determined according the negative moment region.
to Section 506.
3. The slab reinforcement parallel to the steel beam,
509.3.2 Strength of Composite Beams with within the effective width of the slab, is properly
Shear Connectors developed.

509.3.2.1 Positive Flexural Strength 509.3.2.3 Strength of Composite Beams with

Formed Steel Deck
The design positive flexural strength, </> bM n, and the
allowable positive flexural strength, Mn/ n.b, shall be 1. General
determined for the limit state of yielding as follows:
The available flexural strength of composite construction
consisting of concrete slabs on formed steel deck
<l>b = 0. 90(LRFD) fib= 1. 67(ASD) connected to steel beams shall be determined by the
applicable portions of Section 509.3.2a and 509.3.2b, with
1. For h/tw ':53.76jE/Fy, the following requirements:

a. This section is applicable to decks with nominal rib

Mn, shall be determined from the plastic stress distribution height not greater than 75 mm. The average width
on the composite section for the limit state of yielding of concrete rib or haunch, Wr, shall be not less than
(plastic moment). 50 mm, but shall not be taken in calculations as
more than the minimum clear width near the top of
User Note: All current ASTM A6 W, S and HP shapes the steel deck.
satisfy the limit given In Section 509.3.2.2.1(1) for
F y ':5 345 MPa. b. The concrete slab shall be connected to the steel
beam with welded stud shear connectors 20 mm or
less in diameter (A WS D1.1 ). Studs shall be welded
2. For h/tw > 3.76 JE/Fy, either through the deck or directly to the steel cross
section. Stud shear connectors, after installation,
Mn, shall be determined from the superposition of elastic shall extend not less than 40 mm above the top of
stresses, considering the effects of shoring, for the limit the steel deck and there shall be at least 12 mm of
state of yielding (yield moment). concrete cover above the top of the installed studs.

509.3.2.2 Negative Flexural Strength c. The slab thickness above the steel deck shall be not
less than 50 mm.
The design negative flexural strength, <f>bMn, and the
d. Steel deck shall be anchored to all supporting
allowable negative flexural strength, Mn/fib, shall be
members at a spacing not to exceed 450 mm. Such
determined for the steel section alone, in accordance with
anchorage shall be provided by stud connectors, a
the requirements of Section 506.
combination of stud connectors and arc spot
(puddle) welds, or other devices specified by the
Alternatively, the available negative flexural strength shall be
designer.
determined from the plastic stress distribution on the
composite section, for the limit state of yielding (plastic
2. Deck Ribs Oriented Perpendicular to Steel Beam
moment), with
Concrete below the top of the steel deck shall be
neglected in determining composite section properties
<l>b = 0. 90 (LRFD) fib = 1. 67(ASD) and in calculating Ac for deck ribs oriented
perpendicular to the steel beams.

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3. Deck Ribs Oriented Parallel to Steel Beam 2. Load Transfer for Negative Moment
• Concrete below the top of the steel deck may be
included in determining composite section properties In continuous composite beams where longitudinal
and shall be included in calculating Ac· reinforcing steel in the negative moment regions is
considered to act compositely with the steel beam, the
Formed steel deck ribs over supporting beams may be total horizontal shear force between the point of
split longitudinally and separated to form a concrete maximum negative moment and the point of zero
haunch. moment shall be taken as the lower value according to
the limit states of yielding of the steel reinforcement in
When the nominal depth of steel deck is 40 mm or the slab, or strength of the shear connectors:
greater, the average width, Wr, of the supported haunch
or rib shall be not less than 50 mm for the first stud in a. Tensile yielding of the slab reinforcement
the transverse row plus four stud diameters for each
additional stud. (509.3-2a)
where
509.3.2.4 Shear Connectors
Ar = area of adequately developed
1. Load Transfer for Positive Moment longitudinal reinforcing steel within the
effective width of the concrete slab, mm'
The entire horizontal shear at the interface between the specified minimum yield stress of the
steel beam and the concrete slab shall be assumed to be reinforcing steel, MPa
transferred by shear connectors, except for concrete-
encased beams as defined in Section 509.3. For b. Strength of shear connectors
compo ite action with concrete subject Lo flexural
compression, the total horizonta 1 hear force V' (509.3-2b)
between the point f ma rimum po iiive moment and
the point of zer moment hall be taken as the lowest 3. Strength of Stud Shear Connectors
value according to the limit stales of concrete crushing,
ten ile yielding of tile teel section, or strength of the The nominal strength of one stud shear connector
shear connectors: embedded in solid concrete or in a composite slab is

a. Concrete crushing
a; = 0.5:'f-sc.Jf~Ec s RgRpAscFu
V' = 0. 85f~Ac (509.3-la) (509.3-3)
where
b. Tensile yielding of the steel section
cross-sectional area of stud shear
V' = FyAs (509.3-1 b) connector, mm2
modulus of elasticity of concrete
c. Strength of shear connectors
( 0. 043w}5 ft:MPa)
(509.3-lc) specified minimum tensile strength of a
stud shear connector, MPa
where
1.0; (a) for one stud welded in a steel deck
rib with the deck oriented perpendicular
area of concrete slab within effective to the steel shape; (b) for any number of
width, mm2 studs welded in a row directly to the steel
area of steel cross section, mm2 shape; (c) for any number of studs welded
sum of nominal strengths of shear in a row through steel deck with the deck
connectors between the point of oriented parallel to the steel shape and
maximum positive moment and the the ratio of the average rib width to rib
point of zero moment, N depth 2'. 1.5
0.85; (a) for two studs welded in a steel
deck rib with the deck oriented
perpendicular to the steel shape; (b) for
one stud welded through steel deck with

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the deck oriented parallel to the steel shape and no more than 50 percent of the top
shape and the ratio of the average rib flange of the steel shape maybe covered by
width to rib depth <I .5 decking or steel sheet, such as girder filler
- 0.7 for three or more studs welded in a material.
steel deck rib with the deck oriented * * for a single stud
perpendicular to the steel shape t this value maybe increased to 0.75 when
I .0 for studs welded directly to the steel
emtd-ht ~ 50 mm
shape (in other words, not through steel
deck or sheet) and having a haunch
detail with not more than 50 percent of 4. Strength of Channel Shear Connectors
the top flange covered by deck or sheet
steel closures The nominal strength of one channel shear connector
0.75; (a) for studs welded in a composite embedded in a solid concrete slab is
slab with the deck oriented perpendicular
to the beam and emid-ht ~ 50 mm;
(509.3-4)
(b) for studs welded through steel deck,
or steel sheet used as girder filler
material, and embedded in a composite where
slab with the deck oriented parallel to the
beam t1 flange thickness of channel shear connector,
0.6 for studs welded in a composite slab mm
with deck oriented perpendicular to the web thickness of channel shear
beam and connector, mm
emid-ht < 50 mm . Le length of channel shear connector, mm
emid-ht = distance from the edge of stud shank to
the steel deck web, measured at mid- The strength of the channel shear connector shall be
height of the deck rib, and in the load developedby weldingthe channel to the beam flange for
bearing direction of the stud (in other a force equal to Qn, considering eccentricity on the
words, in the direction of maximum connector.
moment for a simply supported beam),
mm
we weight of concrete per unit volume 5. Required Number of Shear Connectors
(1500 ~We~ 2500 kg/m3)
The number of shear connectors required between the
User Note: The table below presents values for Rg and RP section of maximum bending moment, positive or
negative, and the adjacent section of zero moment shall
for several cases
be equal to the horizontal shear force as determined in
Sections 509.3.2.4(1) and 509.3.2.4(2) divided by the
Condition RI!. Ru nominal strength of one shear connector as determined
No Decking* 1.0 1.0 from Section 509.3.2.4(3) or Section 509.3.2.4(4).
Decking oriented parallel to the steel
shape 6. Shear Connector Placement and Spacing
Wr/ltr ~ 1. 5 1.0 0.75
w.Jt»; < 1. 5 0.85** 0.75 Shear connectors required on each side of the point of
Decking oriented perpendicular to the maximum bending moment, positive or negative, shall
steel shape be distributed uniformly between that point and the
Number of studs occupying the same adjacent points of zero moment, unless otherwise
decking rib specified. However, the number of shear connectors
I 1.0 0.6t placed between any concentrated load and the nearest
2 0.85 0.6t point of zero moment shall be sufficient to develop the
3 or more 0.70 0.6t maximum moment required at the concentrated load
nominal rib height, mm point.
w, average width of concrete rib or haunch as
defined Section 509. l .3c,mm Shear connectors shall have at least 25 mm of lateral
* to qualify as "no decking," stud shear concrete cover, except for connectors installed in the ribs of
connectors shall be welded directly to the steel formed steel decks. The diameter of studs shall not be

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greater than 2.5 times the thickness of the flange to which

they are welded, unless located over the web. The minimum <Pb == 0. 90(LRFD) fib== 1. 67(ASD)
center-to-center spacing of stud connectors shall be six
diameters along the longitudinal axis of the supporting I. The nominal strength of the cross section of a composite
composite beam and four diameters transverse to the lon- member subjected to combined axial compression and
gitudinal axis of the supporting composite beam, except that flexure shall be determined using either the plastic
within the ribs of formed steel decks oriented perpendicular stress distribution method or the strain-compatibility
to the steel beam the minimum center-to-center spacing method.
shall be four diameters in any direction. The maximum
center-to-center spacing of shear connectors shall not 2. To account for the influence of length effects on the
exceed eight times the total slab thickness. axial strength of the member, the nominal axial
strength of the member shall be determined by Section
509.4 Flexural Strength of Concrete-Encased and 509.2 with PO taken as the nominal axial strength of
Filled Members the cross section determined in Section 509.4 ( 1)
above.
The nominal flexural strength of concrete-encased and filled
members shall be determined using one of the following 509.6 Special Cases
methods:
When composite construction does not conform to the
a. The superposition of elastic stresses on the composite requirements of Section 509.l through Section 509.4, the
section, considering the effects of shoring, for the limit strength of shear connectors and details of construction shall
state of yielding (yield moment), be established by testing.

where

<Pb == 0. 90(LRFD) fib == 1. 67(ASD)

b. The plastic stress distribution on the steel section alone,

for the limit state of yielding (plastic moment), where

<Pb == 0. 90(LRFD) fib == 1. 67(ASD)

c. If shear connectors are provided and the concrete

meets the requirements of Section 509 .1.2, the
nominal flexural strength shall be computed based upon
the plastic stress distribution on the composite section
or from the strain-compatibility method,

where

<Pb == 0. 85(LRFD) fib == 1. 76(ASD)

509.5 Combined Axial Force and Flexure

The interaction between axial forces and flexure in

composite members shall account for stability as required
by Section 503. The design compressive strength, </>cP n,
and allowable compressive strength, P n/ fie, and the
design flexural strength, </> bM n, and allowable flexural
strength, Mn/fib, are determined as follows:

</>c = 0. 75(LRFD) fie = 2. OO(ASD)

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SECTION 510 a. An axial tensile force of 50 percent of the required

compressive strength of the member; or
DESIGN OF CONNECTIONS
b. The moment and shear resulting from a transverse load
510.1 General Provisions equal to 2 percent of the required compressive strength
of the member. The transverse load shall be applied at the
510.1.1 Design Basis location of the splice exclusive of other loads that act on
the member. The member shall be taken as pinned for the
determination of the shears and moments at the splice.
The design strength, </JRn, and the allowable strength
Rn/ fl, of connections shall be determined in accordance User Note: All compression joints should also be
with the provisions of this section and the provisions of
proportioned to resist any tension developed by the load
Section 502 .
combinations stipulated in Section 502.2.

The required strength of the connections shall be determined

510.1.5 Splices in Heavy Sections
by structural analysis for the specified design loads,
consistent with the type of construction specified, or shall be
When tensile forces due to applied tension or flexure are to
a proportion of the required strength of the connected
be transmitted through splices in heavy sections, as defined
members when so specified herein.
in Section 501.3.1.3 and 501.3.1.4, by complete joint-
penetration groove (CJP) welds, material notch-toughness
Where the gravity axes of intersecting axially loaded
requirements as given in Section 501.3.1.3 and 501.3.1.4,
members do not intersect at one point, the effects of
weld access hole details as given in Section 510.1.6 and
eccentricity shall be considered.
thermal cut surface preparation and inspection requirements
as given in Section 513.2.2 shall apply. The foregoing
510.1.2 Simple Connections provision is not applicable to splices of elements of built-up
shapes that are welded prior to assembling the shape.
Simple connections of beams, girders, or trusses shall be
designed as flexible and are permitted to be proportioned for User Note: CJP groove welded splices of heavy sections
the reaction shears only, except as otherwise indicated in the can exhibit detrimental effects of weld shrinkage. Members
design documents. Flexible beam connections shall that are sized for compression that are also subject to tensile
accommodate end rotations of simple beams. Some inelastic, forces may be less susceptible to damage from shrinkage if
but self-limiting deformation in the connection is permitted they are spliced using PJP groove welds on the flanges and
to accommodate the end rotation of a simple beam. fillet-welded web plates or using bolts for some or all of
the splice.
510.1.3 Moment Connections
510.1.6 Beam Copes and Weld Access Holes
End connections of restrained beams, girders, and trusses
shall be designed for the combined effect of forces resulting All weld access holes required to facilitate welding
from moment and shear induced by the rigidity of the operations shall have a length from the toe of the weld
connections. Response criteria for moment connections are
preparation not less than 1 ~ times the thickness of the material
provided in Section 502.3.6.2.
in which the hole is made. The height of the access hole shall be
User Note: See Section 503 and Appendix A- 7 for analysis 1 ~ times the thickness of the material with the access hole,
2
tw,
requirements to establish the required strength and stiffness but not less than 25 mm nor does it need to exceed 50 mm.
for design of connections. The access hole shall be detailed to provide room for weld
backing as needed.
510.1.4 Compression Members with Bearing Joints
For sections that are rolled or welded prior to cutting, the
l. When columns bear on bearing plates or are finished to edge of the web shall be sloped or curved from the surface
bear at splices, there shall be sufficient connectors to of the flange to the reentrant surface of the access hole. In
hold all parts securely in place. hot-rolled shapes, and built-up shapes with CJP groove
welds that join the web-to-flange, all beam copes and weld
2. When compression members other than columns are access holes shall be free of notches and sharp reentrant
finished to bear, the splice material and its connectors corners. No arc of the weld access hole shall have a radius
shall be arranged to hold all parts in line and shall be less than 10 mm.
proportioned for either (a) or (b) below. It is permissible
to use the less severe of the two conditions:

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In built-up shapes with fillet or partial-joint-penetration 510.1.10 Limitations on Bolted and Welded
groove welds that join the web-to-flange, all beam copes Connections
and weld access holes shall be free of notches and sharp
reentrant comers. The access hole shall be permitted to Pretensioned joints, slip-critical joints or welds shall be
terminate perpendicular to the flange, providing the weld is used for the following connections:
terminated at least a distance equal to the weld size away
from the access hole. I. Column splices in all multi-story structures over 38 m
in height.
For heavy sections as defined in Section 50 l.3.1.3 and
Section 501.3.1.4, the thermally cut surfaces of beam copes 2. Connections of all beams and girders to columns and
and weld access holes shall be ground to bright metal and any other beams and girders on which the bracing of
inspected by either magnetic particle or dye penetrant methods columns is dependent in structures over 38 min height.
prior to deposition of splice welds. If the curved transition
portion of weld access holes and beam copes are formed by 3. In all structures carrying cranes of over 50 kN capacity:
predrilled or sawed holes, that portion of the access hole or roof truss splices and connections of trusses to
cope need not be ground. Weld access holes and beam copes columns, column splices, column bracing, knee braces,
in other shapes need not be ground nor inspected by dye and crane supports.
penetrant or magnetic particle methods.
4. Connections for the support of machinery and other live
510.1.7 Placementof Welds and Bolts loads that produce impact or reversal of load

Groups of welds or bolts at the ends of any member which Snug-tightened joints or joints with ASTM A307 bolts shall
transmit axial force into that member shall be sized so that be permitted except where otherwise specified.
the center of gravity of the group coincides with the center
of gravity of the member, unless provision is made for the· 510.2 Welds
eccentricity. The foregoing provision is not applicable to end
connections of statically loaded single angle, double angle, All provisions of A WS D l. I apply under this Specification,
and similar members. with the exception that the provisions of the listed NSCP
Specification Sections apply under this Specification in lieu
510.1.8 Bolts in Combinationwith Welds of the cited A WS provisions as follows:

Bolts shall not be considered as sharing the load in NSCP Structural Steel Section 510.1.6 in lieu of AWS Dl.l
combination with welds, except that shear connections with Section 5.17.l
any grade of bolts permitted by Section 501.3.3 installed in
standard holes or short slots transverse to the direction of the NSCP Structural Steel Section 510.2.2a in lieu of A WS DI. I
load are permitted to be considered to share the load with Section 2.3.2
longitudinally loaded fillet welds. In such connections the
available strength of the bolts shall not be taken as greater than NSCP Structural Steel Table 510.2.2 in lieu of A WS D 1.1
50 percent of the available strength of bearing-type bolts in Table 2.1
the connection.
NSCP Structural Steel Table 510.2.5 in lieu of AWS Dl.l
In making welded alterations to structures, existing rivets and Table 2.3
high strength bolts tightened to the requirements for slip-
critical connections are permitted to be utilized for NSCP Structural Steel Appendix A-3, Table A-3.1 in lieu of
carrying loads present at the time of alteration and the A WS D 1. ·1 Table 2.4
welding need only provide the additional required strength.
NSCP Structural Steel Section 502.3.9 and Appendix A-3
510.1.9 High-Strength Bolts in Combination in lieu of A WS D 1.1 Section 2, Part C
with Rivets
NSCP Structural Steel Section 513.2 in lieu of AWS Dl.l
In both new work and alterations, in connections designed Sections 5. 15.4.3 and 5.15.4.4
as slip-critical connections in accordance with the
provisions of Section 510.3, high-strength bolts are
permitted to be considered as sharing the load with existing
rivets.

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510.2.1 Groove Welds The effective weld size for flare groove welds, when filled
flush to the surface of a round bar, a 90° bend in a formed
510.2.1.1 Effective Area section, or rectangular HSS shall be as shown in Table
510.2.2, unless other effective throats are demonstrated by
The effective area of groove welds shall be considered as tests. The effective size of flare groove welds filled less
the length of the weld times the effective throat thickness. than flush shall be as shown in Table 510.2.2, less the
greatest perpendicular dimension measured from a line flush
The effective throat thickness of a complete-joint- to the base metal surface to the weld surface.
penetration (CJP) groove weld shall be the thickness of the
thinner part joined. Table 510.2 .2 Effective Weld Sizes of Flare
Groove Welds
Table 510.2.1 Effective Throat of Partial-Joint-Penetration Welding
Groove Welds
F lare Bevel Groove'" Flare V Groove
Process
Welding Position
F (flat), Groove Type GMAWand 5 3
Welding Process H (horiz.), (AWS Dl.l, Effective
FCAW-G -R -R
Throat 8 4
V (vert.), Figure 3.3)
OH (overhead)
SMAW and 5 5
Shielded Metal Arc FCAW-S -R -R
(SMAW) All 16 8
5 1
J or UGroove SAW -R -R
60°V 16 2
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Depth of
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) All l•lfor Flare Bevel Groove with R < 10 mm use only reinforcing
Groove fillet weld on filled flush joint. General Note: R=radius ofjoint surface
(can be assumed to be 2t for HSS), mm
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J orU Groove
Submerged Arc (SAW) F 60° Bevel or V Table 510.2.3 Minimum Effective Throat Thickness of
Partial-Joint-Penetration Groove Welds
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Depth of Material Thickness of Thinner Minimum Effective
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) F,H 45° Groove
Bevel Part Joined, mm Throat Thickness.P' mm.
Depth of To 6 inclusive 3
Shielded Metal Arc 45° Groove Over 6 to 13 . 5
(SMAW) All Bevel Minus 3
mm Over 13 to 19 6
Over 19 to 38 8
Over 38 to 57 IO
Depth of Over57tol50 13
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) 45° Groove
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) V,OH Bevel Minus 3 Over 150 16
mm
l•lsee Table 510.2.1.

Larger effective throat thicknesses than those in Table 510.2.2

The effective throat thickness of a partial-joint-penetration are permitted, provided the fabricator can establish by
(PJP) groove weld shall be as shown in Table 510.2.1. qualification the consistent production of such larger effective
throat thicknesses. Qualification shall consist of sectioning
User Note: The effective throat size of a partial-joint- the weld normal to its axis, at mid-length and terminal ends. I
penetration groove weld is dependent on the process used Such sectioning shall be made on a number of combinations
and the weld position. The contract documents should either of material sizes representative of the range to be used in the
I

indicate the effective throat required or the weld strength !

fabrication.
required, and the fabricator should detail the joint based on
the weld process and position to be used to weld the joint.

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510.2.1.2 Limitations 2. Along edges of material 6 mm or more in thicknes ,

not greater than the thickncs or the material minus
he minimum effective throat thickness of a partial-joint- 2 111111, unle s the weld is especially designated on the
penetration gr c weld shall 1101 be less than the size required drawings to be built UL t I lain l'ull-lhr al thickncs . In
to tran mil calculated .orce nor the ize hov n in Table the as-welded c ndition the distance between th edge
510.2.3. Minimum weld size is determined by the thinner of of the base metal and the toe of the weld is permitted to be
the two parts joined. less than 2 mm provided the weld size is clearly
verifiable.
Table 510.2.4 Minimum Size of Fillet Welds
The minimum effective length of fillet welds designed on
Material Thickness of Minimum size of Fillet the basis of strength shall be not less than four times the
Thinner Part Joined, mm weld,l"1 mm. nominal size, or else the size of the weld shall be considered

To 6 inclusive 3
n t lo exceed iof its effective length. If longitudinal fillet
5 weld are used alone in end c nnections of rlat-bar tension
Over 6 to 13 member the length of each [ii let weld shal I be not les • than
Over 13 to 19 6
8 th perpendicular di ranc between them. For the effect f
Over 19 longitudinal fillet weld length i11 end connections upon the
1'1Leg Dimension of fillet welds. Single pass welds must be used. effective area f the connected member, ee ection 504.3.3.
Note: See Section 510.2.2b for maximum size of fillet welds.
For end-loaded fillet welds with a length up t 100 limes he
510.2.2 Fillet Welds leg dimension, it i permitted to take the effective length
equa I L th· a tual length. When the l ngth of the end-load d
510.2.2.1 Effective Area fillet weld exceeds I 00 time th weld izc the effe live
length shall be determined by multiplying lh actual length
Th effective area of a fillet weld shall be the effective length by the reduction factor, p,
multiplied by the effective throat. he effective throat of a
fillet weld shall b the hortest distance from the root t the p = 1.2 - 0.002(L/w) ~ 1.0 (510.2-1)
face of the diagrammatic weld. An increas in effective throat
is permitted if consistent penetrati n b y nd th root of the where
diagrammatic weld is demon trated by t t u ing the L = actual length of end-loaded weld, mm
pr duction proc s and procedure variab] . w = weld leg size, mm

For fillet \ elds in hole and sl L , the effective length

When the length of theweld exceeds 300 times the leg size,
shall b the length of the centerline of the weld along the
center of the plane through the throat. Tn the cas of the value of P shall be taken as 0.60.
verlapping fillets the effectiv area shall not exceed the
nominal cross-sectional area of the hole r slot in the plane Intermittent fillet welds are permitted to be used to transfer
of the faying surface. calculated stress across a joint or faying surfaces when the
required strength is less than that developed by a continuous
510.2.2.2 Limitations fillet weld of the smallest permitted size, and to join
components of built-up members. The ffective length of any
segment of intermittent f:illet welding hall be not less than
The minimum size of fillet welds shall be not less than the
four times the weld size, with a minimum of 8 mm.
size required to transmit calculated forces, nor the size as
shown in Table 510.2.4. These provisions do not apply to
fillet weld reinforcements of partial- or complete-joint- In lap joints, the minimum amount of lap shall be five
penetration groove welds. times the thickness of the thinner part joined, but not less
than 25 mm. Lap joints joining plates or bars subjected to
axial stress that utilize transverse fillet welds only shall be
The maximum size of fillet welds of connected parts shall
fillet welded along the end of both lapped parts, except where
be:
the deflection of the lapped parts is sufficiently restrained to
prevent opening of the joint under maximum loading.
1. Along edges of material less than 6 mm thick, not
greater than the thickness of the material.
Fillet weld terminations are permitted to be stopped short or
extend to the ends or sides of parts or be boxed except as
limited by the following:

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I. For lap joints in which one connected part extends beyond The length of slot for a slot weld shall not exceed l O
an edge of another connected part that is subject to times the thickness of the weld. The width of the slot shall be
calculated tensile stress, fillet welds shall terminate not not less than the thickness of the part containing it plus 8 mm
less than the size of the weld from that edge. rounded to the next larger even mm, nor shall it be larger
than 2 ~ times the thickness of the weld. The ends of the slot
4
2. For connections where flexibility of the outstanding
shall be semicircular or shall have the comers rounded to a
elements is required, when end returns are used, the
radius of not less than the thickness of the part containing it,
length of the return shall not exceed four times the
except those ends which extend to the edge of the part.
nominal size of the weld nor half the width of the part.
The minimum spacing of lines of slot welds in a direction
3. Fillet welds joining transverse stiffeners to plate girder
transverse to their length shall be four times the width of the
webs 19 mm thick or less shall end not less than four
slot. The minimum center-to-center spacing in a longitudinal
times nor more than six times the thickness of the web
direction on any line shall be two times the length of the slot.
from the web toe of the web-to-flange welds, except
where the ends of stiffeners are welded to the flange.
The thickness of plug or slot welds in material 16 mm or less in
thickness shall be equal to the thickness of the material. In
4. Fillet welds that occur on opposite sides of a common
material over 16 mm thick, the thickness of the weld shall be
plane shall be interrupted at the comer common to both
at least one-half the thickness of the material but not less
welds.
than 16 mm.

User Note: Fillet weld terminations should be located

510.2.4 Strength
approximately one weld size from of the edge of the
connection to minimize notches in the base metal. Fillet
The design strength, <f,Rn, and the allowable strength,
welds terminated at the end of the joint, other than those
connecting stiffeners to girder webs, are not a cause for Rn/!!, of welds shall be the lower value of the base material
correction. and the weld metal strength determined according to the limit
states of tensile rupture, shear rupture or yielding as
Fillet welds in holes or slots are permitted to be used to follows:
transmit shear in lap joints or to prevent the buckling or
separation oflapped parts and to join components of built-up For the base metal
members. Such fillet welds may overlap, subject to the
provisions of Section 510.2. Fillet welds in holes or slots are (510.2-2)
not to be considered plug or slot welds.
For the weld metal
510.2.3 Plug and Slot Welds
(510.2-3)
510.2.3.1 Effective Area
where
The effective shearing area of plug and slot welds shall be
F BM= nominal strength of the base metal per unit area,
considered as the nominal cross-sectional area of the hole or
MP a
slot in the plane of the faying surface.
Fw = nominal strength of the weld metal per unit area,
MP a
510.2.3.2 Limitations
ABM= cross-sectional area of the base metal,
mm2
Plug or slot welds are permitted to be used to transmit shear
Aw effective area of the weld, mrrr'
in lap joints or to prevent buckling oflapped parts and to join
component parts of built-up members.
The values of <f,, !!, F BM, F w and limitations thereon are
The diameter of the holes for a plug weld shall not be less given in Table 510.2.5.
than the thickness of the part containing it plus 8 mm, rounded
to the next larger even mm, nor greater than the minimum Alternatively, for fillet welds loaded in-plane the design
strength, <f,Rn and the allowable strength, Rn/!!, of welds
diameter plus 3 mm or 2 ~ times the thickness of the weld.
4 is permitted to be determined as follows:

The minimum center-to-center spacing of plug welds shall

be four times the diameter of the hole. ·
<f, = 0. 75 (LRFD) fl = 2. OO(ASD)

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1. For a linear weld group loaded in-plane through the (_ For fillet weld groups concentrically loaded and
center of gravity consisting of elements that are oriented both
longitudinally and transversely to the direction of
(510.2-4) applied load, the combined strength, Rn, of the fillet
weld group shall be determined as the greater of
where
(510.2-9a)
Fw = 0.60FExx(1.0+0.50sin1·56) (510.2-5) or
and Rn = 0. 85Rwl + 1. 5Rwt (510.2-9b)

FEXX electrode classification number, MPa where

6 angle of loading measured from the weld
longitudinalaxis, degrees Rwl the total nominal strength of longitudinally loaded
effective area of the weld, mrn' fillet welds, as determined in accordance with
Table 510.2.5, N
User Note: A linear weld group is one in which all elements Rwt the total nominal strength of transversely loaded
are in a line or are parallel. fillet welds, as determined in accordance with
Table 510.2.5 without the alternate in Section
2. For weld elements within a weld group that are loaded 510.2.4(1), N
in-plane and analyzed using an instantaneous center of
rotation method, the components of the nominal 510.2.5 Combination of Welds
strength, Rnx and Rny, are permitted to be
determined as follows: If two or more of the general types of welds (groove, fillet,
plug, slot) are combined in a single joint, the strength of each
(510.2-6) shall be separately computed with reference to the axis of the
group in order to determine the strength of the combination.
where

Awi = effective area of weld throat of any

ith weld element, mm'
Fwi = 0.60Fexx(1. 0 + 0. 50 sin 1. 56)f(p) (510.2-7)
f(p) = [p(1. 9 - 0. 9p)]°·3 (510.2-8)
F wi nominal stress in any ith weld element, MPa
F wix X component of
, Fwi
Fwiy y component of stress, Fwi
p 4.i/ 4.m, ratio of element i deformation to its
deformation at maximum stress
w weld leg size, mm
r crit distance from instantaneous center of rotation to
weld element with minimum 4.ufrt ratio, mm
4.t deformation of weld elements at intermediate
stress levels, linearly proportioned to the
critical deformation based on distance
from the instantaneous center of rotation, Tt,
mm
r i flu/ r crit
4.m 0. 209(6 + 2)-0·32w, deformation of weld
element at maximum stress, mm
4.u 1. 087(6)-0·65w $ 0.17w, deformation of
weld element at ultimate stress (fracture), usually
in element furthest from instantaneous center of
rotation, mm

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510.2.6 Filler Metal Requirements

The choice of electrode for use with complete-joint-

penetration groove welds subject to tension normal to the
effective area shall comply with the requirements for
matching filler metals given in AWS Dl .1/D. lM.

User Note: The following User Note Table summarizes

the AWS D l. l provision for matching filler metals. Other
restrictions exist. For a complete list of base metals and
prequalified matching filler metals see AWS Dl.l/D.IM,
Table 3.1.

Base Metal Matching Filler Metal

A36 s~ in. thick 60 & 70 ksi Electrodes

A36 > ~ in. A572 (Gr. 50 &55) SMAW: E7015, E7016, E7018,
A913 (Gr. 50) E7028
A588• A992 Other processes: 70 ksi
AIOI! Al018 electrodes
A91 3 (Gr. 60 & 65) 80 ksi electrodes

* For corrosion resistance and color similar to the base see AWS
DI.I, Section 3.7.3
Notes:
I. Filler metal shall meet the requirements of AWS AS.I, A5.5
A5.l 7, A5.18, A5.20, A5.23, A5.28 and A5.29.
2. In joints with base metals of different strengths use either a filler
metal that matches the higher strength base metal or a filler meta
that matches the lower strength and produces a low hydrogen
deposit.

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Table 510.2.5 Available Strength of Welded Joints, N

Load Type and Nominal Effective

Direction Pertinent Strength Area Required
Relative to Metal "'and n(FnM or Fw) (A8M or Aw)
Fi\1er Metal
Strength Leveif•J[bJ
Weld Axis N mm2
COMPLETE-JOINT-PENETRATION GROOVE WELDS
Matching filler
metal shall
be used. For T and
Tension comer joints with
Normal to weld Strength of the joint is controlled by the base metal backing left in
axis place, notch tough
filler metal is
required. See
Section 510.2.6.
Filler metal with a
strength
level equal to or
Compression one
Strength of the joint is controlled
Normal to weld strength level less
by the base metal
axis than
matching filler
metal is
permitted.
Filler metal with a
strength
Tension or
Tension or compression in parts joined parallel level equal to or
Compression
to a weld need not be considered in design of less than
Parallel to weld
welds joining the parts. matching filler
axis
metal is
permitted.
Matching filler
Strength of the joint is controlled
Shear metal shall
by the base metal
be used.[cJ

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Table 510.2.5 Available Strength of Welded Joints, N (continuation)

Load Type and Nominal Effective

Required
Direction Pertinent Strength Area
Relative to Metal
ct, and n
(A8M or Aw)
Filler Metal
(F BM or Fw) Strength Level[aJ[bl
Weld Axis N mm2
PARTIAL-JOfNT-PENETRATION GROOVE WELDS fNCLUDING FLARE VEE GROOVE
AND FLARE BEVEL GROOVE WELDS
Base
cf, = 0.90 Fy See Section 510.4
Tension n = 1.67
Normal to weld axis
Weld
cf,= 0.80 See Section 510.2.1 a
0. 60FExx
n = 1.88
Compression
Column to base
Plate and column Compressive stress need not be considered in design of welds joining the parts.
splices designed per
Section 510.1.4(1)
Compression cf,= 0.90
Connections of Base Fy See Section 5 l 0.4
members designed n = 1.67
to bear other Filler metal with a
than columns as ct,= 0.80 strength
described in Weld 0. 60FEXX See Section 510.2. la level equal to or
Section 510.1.4(2) n = 1.88 less than
matching filler
Compression Base
cf, = 0.90 Fy See Section 510.4 metal is
Connections not
n = 1.67 permitted
finished-to-bear Weld
ct,= 0.80 See Section 510.2.la
0. 90FEXX
n = 1.88
Tension or
Tension or compression in parts joined parallel to a weld need not be considered
Compression
in design of welds joining the parts.
Parallel to weld axis
Base Governed by Section 510.4
Shear ct,= 0.75 See Section 510.2.2a
Weld 0. 60FEXX
n = 2.00
PLUG AND SLOT WELDS
Base Governed by 510.4
Shear ct,= 0.75 See Section 5 l 0.2.3a
Weld 0. 60FEXX
n = 2.00
(a) For matching weld metal see AWS DI .I, Section 3.3.
(b) Filler metal with a strength level one strength level greater than matching is permitted.
(c) Filler metals with a strength level less than matching may be used for groove welds between the webs and flanges of built-up sections transferring
shear loads, or in applications where high restraint is a concern. In these applications, the weld joint shall be detailed and the weld shall be designed
using the thickness of the material as the effective throat, q, = 0. 80, .n = 1. 88 and 0. 60F ex» as the nominal strength
(d) Alternatively, the provisions of Section 510.2.4(1) are permitted provided the deformation compatibility of the various weld elements is considered.
Alternatively, Sections 510.2.4(2) and 510.2.4(3) are special applications of Section 510.2.4(1) that provide for deformation compatibility

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Filler metal with a specified Charpy V-Notch (CVN) Except as permitted below, installation shall be assured by
toughness of 27 J at 4 °C shall be used in the following any of the following methods: tum-of-nut method, a direct
joints: tension indicator, calibrated wrench or alternative design
bolt.
1. Complete-joint-penetration groove welded T and
comer joints with steel backing left in place, subject to Bolts are permitted to be installed to only the snug-tight
tension normal to the effective area, unless the joints condition when used in
are designed using the nominal strength and resistance
factor or safety factor as applicable for a partial-joint- 1. bearing-type connections.
penetration groove weld.
2. tension or combined shear and tension applications, for
2. Complete-joint-penetration groove welded splices ASTM A325 or A325M bolts only, where loosening or
subject to tension normal to the effective area in heavy fatigue due to vibration or load fluctuations are not design
sections as defined in Section 501.3 .1.3 and 501.3 .1.4. considerations.

The manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance shall be he snug-tight condition is defined as the tightness attained
sufficient evidence of compliance. by either a fev impa ts of an impact wrench or the full
Ifort of a worker with an ordinary spud wrench that brings
510.2.7 Mixed Weld Metal the connected plies into firm contact. Bolts to be tightened
only to the snug-tight condition shall be clearly identified
When Charpy V-Notch toughness is specified, the process on the design and erection drawings.
consumables for all weld metal, tack welds, root pass and
subsequent passes deposited in a joint shall be compatible to When ASTM A490 or A490M bolts over 25 mm in diameter
ensure notch-tough composite weld metal. are used in slotted or oversized holes in external plies, a
single hardened washer conforming to ASTM F436, except
510.3 Bolts and Threaded Parts with 8 mm minimum thickness, shall be used in lieu of the
standard washer.
510.3.1 High-StrengthBolts
User Note: Washer requirements are provided in the RCSC
Use of high-strength bolts shall conform to the provisions of Specification, Section 6.
the Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325
or A490 Bolts, hereafter referred to as the RCSC
Specification, as approved by the Research Council on
Structural Connections, except as otherwise provided in this
Specification.

When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent

to the washers, shall be free of scale, except tight mill scale.
All ASTM A325 or A325M and A490 or A490M bolts shall
be tightened to a bolt tension not less than that given in
Table 510.3.1, except as noted below.

Table 510.3.1 Minimum Bolt Pretension, kN*

Bolt Size, mm A325M Bolts A490MBolts
Ml6 91 114
M20 142 179
M22 176 221
M24 205 257
M27 267 334
M30 326 408
M36 475 595
-Equal to 0.70 times the minimum tensile strength of bolts, rounded off to
nearest kN, as specified in ASTM specifications for A325M and A490M
bolts with UNC threads.

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Table 510.3.2 Nominal Stress of Fasteners and In slip-critical connections in which the direction of loading
Threaded Parts, MPa is toward an edge of a connected part, adequate available
bearing strength shall be provided based upon the applicable
requirements of Section .510.3.10.
Nominal Shear
Nominal
Stress in
Tensile When bolt requirements cannot be provided by ASTM A325
Description of Fasteners Bearing-Type
Stress, Fnt, and A32.5M, Fl852, or A490 and A490M bolts because of
Connections, Fnv,
MP a requirements for lengths exceeding 12 diameters or diameters
MP a
exceeding 38 mm, bolts or threaded rods conforming to
ASTM A354 Gr. BC, A354 Gr. BD, or A449 are permitted
A307 bolts 310[a][b] 16S[b][cHtl to be used in accordance with the provisions for threaded
rods in Table 510.3.2.
A325 or A325M bolts, when
threads are not excluded 620[e] 372[fl
When ASTM A354 Gr. BC, A354 Gr. BD, or A449 bolts
from shear planes
and threaded rods are used in slip-critical connections, the
A325 or A325M bolts, when bolt geometry including the head and nut(s) shall be equal
threads are excluded from 457[[] to or (if larger in diameter) proportional to that provided by
620[e]
ASTM A32.5 and A325M, or ASTM A490 and A490M
shear planes
bolts. Installation shall comply with all applicable
A490 or A490M bolts, when requirements of the RCSC Specification with modifications as
threads are not excluded required for the increased diameter and/ or length to provide
780re] 457rn
from shear planes the design pretension.

A490 or A490M bolts, when 510.3.2. Size and Use of Holes

780[e]
threads are excluded from S79rn
shear planes The maximum sizes of holes for bolts are given in
Table 510.3.3, except that larger holes, required for tolerance
IThreaded parts meeting th, on location of anchor rods in concrete foundations, are
requirements of Sectior permitted in column base details.
501.3.4, when threads an 0.7SFJa][d] 0.450Fu
not excluded from sheai Table 510.3 .3 Nominal Hole Dimensions, mm
planes
Hole Dimensions
['hreaded parts meeting the Bolt
Diameter Standard Oversize Short-Slot Long-Slot
requirements of Section [a][d] (Dia) (Width x Length) (Width xLength)
l501.3.4, when threads are 0.75Fu 0.563Fu (Dia)

!excluded from shear planes Ml6 18 20 18 x 22 18 x 40

M20 22 24 22 x 26 22 x 50
n] Subject to the requirements of Appendix A-3 M22 24 28 24 x 30 24 x 55
M24 27'•1 30 27 x 32 27 x60
[b] For A307 bolts the tabulated values shall be reduced by l percent for M27 30 35 30 x 37 30 x 67
each 2 mm over 5 diameters of length in the grip M30 33 38 33 x 40 33 x 75
:C:M36 d+3 d+8 (d+3)x(d+ 10) (d+ 3)x 2,5 d
(c] Threads permitted in shear planes
(dJ The nominal tensile strength of the threaded portion of an upset rod •> Clearance provided allows the use of a M30 bolt if desirable.
based upon the cross-sectional area at its major thread diameter, A0
which shall be larger than the nominal body area of the rod before
upsetting times FY Standard holes or short-slotted holes transverse to the
direction of the load shall be provided in accordance with
(e] For A325 or A325M and A490 or A490M bolts subject to tensile
fatigue loading, see Appendix A-3 the provisions of this specification, unless oversized holes,
short-slotted holes parallel to the load or long-slotted holes
[f] When bearing-type connections used to splice tension members have
a fastener pattern whose length, measured parallel to the line of force
are approved by the engineer-of-record. Finger shims up to
exceeds 1270 mm, tabulated values shall be reduced by 20 percent 6 mm are permitted in slip-critical connections designed on
the basis of standard holes without reducing the nominal
shear strength of the fastener to that specified for slotted
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Oversized holes are permitted in any or all plies of slip- Table 510.3.4 Minimum Edge Distance,[a] mm, from
critical connections, but they shall not be used in bearing- Center of Standard Hole[b] to Edge of Connected Part
type connections. Hardened washers shall be installed over
At Rolled Edges of
oversized holes in an outer ply.
Bolt Diameter Plates, Shapes or
At Sheared Edges
(mm) Bars, or Thermally
Short-slotted holes are permitted in any or all plies of slip- Cut Ed es1··1
critical or bearing-type connections. The slots are permitted 16 28 22
without regard to direction of loading in slip-critical 20 34 26
connections, but the length shall be normal to the direction 22 38 28
of the load in bearing-type connections. Washers shall be 24 42 30
installed over short-slotted holes in an outer ply; when high- 27 48 34
strength bolts are used, such washers shall be hardened.
30 52 38
36 64 46
Long-slotted holes are permitted in only one of the
Over 36 l.75d 1.25d
connected parts of either a slip-critical or bearing-type
connection at an individual faying surface. Long-slotted holes l•I Lesser edge distances are permitted lo be used provided provisions of Section
510.3.10, as appropriate, are satisfied
are permitted without regard to direction of loading in slip-
l•I For oversized or slotted holes, see Table 5 I 0.3.5
critical connections, but shall be normal to the direction of
load in bearing-type connections. Where long-slotted holes l•I All edge distances in this column are permitted lo be reduced 3 mm when the hole
is al a point where required strength does nol exceed 25 percent of the maximum
are used in an outer ply, plate washers, or a continuous bar strength in the element.
with standard holes, having a size sufficient to completely
loll These are permitted to be 32 mm al the ends of beam connection angles and shear
cover the slot after installation, shall be provided. In high- end Intes.
strength bolted connections, such plate washers or continuous
bars shall be not less than 8 mm thick and shall be of structural Table 510.3.5 Values of Edge Distance Increment C2, mm
grade material, but need not be hardened. If hardened washers
are required for use of high-strength bolts, the hardened Nominal Long Axis Perpendicular to
Long Axis
Diameter of Oversized Ed c
washers shall be placed over the outer surface of the plate Parallel to
Fastener Holes Short Lo11,
washer or bar. Edge
(111111) Slots lot •I
:,22 2 3
510.3.3 Minimum Spacing 24 3 J 0.75d 0
?.27 3

The distance between centers of standard, oversized, or l•I When length of slot is less than maximum allowable (see Table 510.3.3),
C2 is permitted to be reduced by one-half the difference between the
slotted holes, shall not be less than 2 ~ times the nominal maximum and actual slot lengths.
3
diameter, d, of the fastener; a distance of 3d is preferred.
510.3.5 Maximum Spacing and Edge Distance
510.3.4 Minimum Edge Distance
The maximum distance from the center of any bolt or rivet
The distance from the center of a standard hole to an
to the nearest edge of parts in contact shall be 12 times the
edge of a connected part in any direction shall not be less
thickness of the connected part under consideration, but shall
than either the applicable value from Table 510.3 .4, or as
not exceed 150 mm. The longitudinal spacing of fasteners
required in Section 510.3. l0. The distance from the center
between elements in continuous contact consisting of a plate
of an oversized or slotted hole to an edge of a connected
and a shape or two plates shall be as follows:
part shall be not less than that required for a standard hole to
an edge of a connected part plus the applicable increment
1. For painted members or unpainted members not subject to
C2 from Table 510.3.5. corrosion, the spacing shall not exceed 24 times the
thickness of the thinner plate or 300 mm. ·
User Note: The edge distances in Tables 510.3.4 are
minimum edge distances based on standard fabrication 2. For unpainted members of weathering steel subject to
practices and workmanship tolerances. The appropriate atmospheric corrosion, the spacing shall not exceed 14
provisions of Section 510.3.10 and 510.4 must be Limes the thickness of the thinner plate or 180 mm.
satisfied.

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510.3.6 Tension and Shear Strength of Bolts User Note: Note that when the required stress, f, in
and Threaded Parts either shear or tension, is less than or equal to 30% of the
correspondingavailable stress, the effects of combined stress
The design tension or shear strength, </JRn, and the allowable need not be investigated. Also note that Eqs. 510.3-3a and
tension or shear strength, Rn/U of a snug-tightened or 510.3-3b can be rewritten so as to find a nominal shear
pretensioned high-strength bolt or threaded part shall be stress, F~v, as a function of the required tensile stress, ft·
determined accordingto the limit states of tensile rupture and
shear rupture as follows: 510.3.8 High-Strength Bolts in Slip-Critical
Connections
(510.3-1)
High-strength bolts in slip-critical connections are permitted
</> = 0. 75 (LRFD) n= 2. 00 (ASD) to be designed to prevent slip either as a serviceability limit
state or at the required strength limit state. The connection
where must also be checked for shear strength in accordance with
Fn nominal tensile stress F nt- or shear stress, F nv from Sections 510.3.6 and 510.3.7 and bearing strength in
Table 510.3.2,MPa accordance with Sections 510.3.1 and 510.3.10.
Ab nominal unthreaded body area of bolt or threaded
part (for upset rods, see footnoted, Table 510.3.2), Slip-critical connections shall be designed as follows, unless
mm/ otherwise designated by the engineer-of- record. Connections
with standard holes or slots transverse to the direction of the
load shall be designed for slip as a serviceability limit
The required tensile strength shall include any tension
state. Connections with oversized holes or slots parallel to
resulting from prying action produced by deformation of the
the direction of the load shall be designed to prevent slip at
connected parts.
the required strength level.
510.3.7 Combined Tension and Shear in
Bearing-Type Connections The design slip resistance, </JRn, and the allowable slip
resistance, Rn/ n, shall be determined for the limit state of
The available tensile strength of a bolt subjected to slip as follows:
combined tension and shear shall be determinedaccordingto (510.3-4)
the limit states of tension and shearrupture as follows:
For connections in which prevention of slip is a
(510.3-2) serviceability limit state

<f, = 0. 75(LRFD) n = 2. OO(ASD) <f, = 1. OO(LRFD) n= 1. 50(ASD)

where
For connections designed to prevent slip at the required
F~t = nominal tensile stress modified to include the effects strength level
of shearing stress,MPa <f, = 0. 85(LRFD) n= 1. 76(ASD)

, Fnt ) where
Fnt = 1. sr.; - ""F f v s Fnt (LRFD
'I' nv µ mean slip coefficient for Class A or B surfaces, as
applicable, or as established by tests
(510.3-3a)
0.35 for Class A surfaces (unpainted clean mill
scale steel surfaces or surfaceswith Class A coatings
on blast-cleanedsteel and hot-dipped galvanized and
roughened surfaces)
(510.3-3b)
= 0.50 for Class B surfaces (unpainted blast-cleaned
steel surfaces or surfaces with Class B coatings on
Fnt nominal tensile stress from Table 510.3.2, MPa blast-cleaned steel)
F nv nominal shear stress from Table 510.3.2, MP a Du 1.13; a multiplier that reflects the ratio of the mean
installed bolt pretension to the specified minimum
f 17 the required shear stress, MPa
bolt pretension. The use of other values may be
approved by the engineer-of-record.
The available shear stress of the fastener shall equal or exceed
the required shearstrength per unit area, f v·
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hole factor determined as follows: a. when deformation at the bolt hole at service load is
(a) For standard size holes «; = 1. 00 a design consideration
(b) For oversized and hsc 0.85 = (510.3-6a)
short-slotted holes
(c) For long-slotted holes hsc 0. 70= b. when deformation at the bolt hole at service load is
number of slip planes
not a design consideration
minimum fastener tension given in Table 510.3.1,
kN
(510.3-6b)
User Note: There are special cases where, with oversize
holes and slots parallel to the load, the movement possible 2. For a bolt in a connection with long-slotted holes with
due to connection slip could cause a structural failure. the slot perpendicular to the direction of force:
Resistance and safety factors are provided for connections
where slip is prevented until the required strength load is (510.3-6c)
reached.
3. For connections made using bolts that pass completely
Design loads are used for either design method and all through an unstiffened box member or HSS, see Section
connections must be checked for strength as bearing-type 510.7 and Eq. 510.7-1,
connections.
where

510.3.9 Combined Tension and Shear in Slip- nominal bolt diameter, mm

Critical Connections specified minimum tensile strength of the
connected material, MPa
When a slip-critical connection is subjected to an applied clear distance, in the direction of the force,
tension that reduces the net clamping force, the available between the edge of the hole and the edge of the
slip resistance per bolt, from Section 510.3.8, shall be adjacent hole or edge of the material, mm
multiplied by the factor, ks, as follows: t thickness of connected material, mm

For connections, the bearing resistance shall be taken as the

(510.3-5a) sum of the bearing resistances of the individual bolts.

Bearing tr ngth . hall be checked for both bearing-type

1. STa
ks = 1- D T N (ASD) (510.3-5b) and lip-critical connections. The use of oversized h le
u b b and short- and long-slotted holes parallel LO the I ine of
where force is re trictc I to slip-critical connections p r ection
510.3.2.
number of bolts carrying the applied tension
tension force due to ASD load combinations, kN 510.3.11 Special Fasteners
minimum fastener tension given in Table 510.3.1,
kN. The nominal strength of special fasteners other than the
tension force due to LRFD load combinations, kN bolts presented in Table 510.3.2 shall be verified by tests.

510.3.10 Bearing Strength at Bolt Holes 510.3.12 Tension Fasteners

The available bearing strength, </JRn and Rn/!l, at bolt When bolts or other fasteners in tension are attached to an
holes shall be determined for the limit state of bearing as unstiffened box or HSS wall, the strength of the wall shall
follows: be determined by rational analysis.

<J, = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD) 510.4 Affected Elements of Members and Connecting

Elements
I. For a bolt in a connection with standard, oversized, and
This section applies to elements of members at connections
short-slotted holes, independent of the direction of
loading, or a long-slotted hole with the slot parallel and connecting elements, such as plates, gussets, angles,
and brackets.
to the direction of the bearing force:

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510.4.1 Strength of Elements in Tension

(510.4-5)
The design strength, </>Rn, and the allowable strength,
Rn/!l, of affected and connecting elements loaded in
tension shall be the lower value obtained according to the
</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD)
limit states of tensile yielding and tensile rupture. where
gross area subject to shear, mm"
1. For tensile yielding of connecting elements:
net area subject to tension, mrrr'
net area subject to shear, mm"

</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 1. 67(ASD) Where the tension stress is uniform, Ubs = 1; where the
tension stress is nonuniform, U bs 0. 5.=
2. For tensile rupture of connecting elements:
User Note: The cases where U bs must be taken equal to
(510.4-2) 0.5

</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD) 510.4.4 Strengthof Elements in Compression

where The available strength of connecting elements in
compression for the limit states of yielding and buckling
Ae = effective net area as defined in Section 504.3.3, shall be determined as follows.
mm/; for bolted splice plates,
For KL/r::::; 25

(510.4-6)
510.4.2 Strengthof Elements in Shear

The available shear yield strength of affected and connecting

</> = 0. 90(LRFD) n= 1. 67(ASD)
elements in shear shall be the lower value obtained according
to the limit states of shear yielding and shear rupture:
For KL/r::::; 25 the provisions of Section 505 apply.

1. For shear yielding of the element: 510.5 Fillers .

In welded construction, any filler 6 mm or more in thickness

Rn= 0. 60FyAg (510.4-3)
shall extend beyond the edges of the splice plate and shall be
welded to the part on which it is fitted with sufficient weld to
</> = 1. OO(LRFD) n. = 1. 50(ASD) transmit the splice plate load, applied at the surface of the
filler. The welds joining the splice plate to the filler shall be
2. For shear rupture of the element: sufficient to transmit the splice plate load and shall be long
enough to avoid overloading the filler along the toe of the
Rn= 0. 6FuAnv (510.4-4) weld. Any filler less than 6 mm thick shall have its edges
made flush with the edges of the splice plate and the weld
</> = 0. 75(LRFD) !l = 2. OO(ASD) size shall be the sum of the size necessary to carry the splice
plus the thickness of the filler plate.
where
When a bolt that carries load passes through fillers that are
-- net area subiect to shear, mnr' equal to or less than 6 mm thick, the shear strength shall be
A nv J
used without reduction. When a bolt that carries load passes
through fillers that are greater than 6 mm thick, one of the
510.4.3 Block Shear Strength
following requirements shall apply:
The available strength for the limit state of block shear
l. For fillers that are equal to or less than 20 mm thick,
rupture along a shear failure path or path(s) and a
the shear strength of the bolts shall be multiplied by the
perpendicular tension failure path shall be taken as
factor [1 - 0.0154(t - 6)], where t is the total
thickness of the fillers up to 20 mm

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2. The fillers shall be extended beyond the joint and the lb = length of bearing, mm
filler extension shall be secured with enough bolts to
uniformly distribute the total force in the connected 510.8 Column Bases and Bearing on Concrete
element over the combined cross section of the connected
element and the fillers; Proper provision shall be made to transfer the column loads
and moments to the footings and foundations.
3. The size of the joint shall be increased to
accommodate a number of bolts that is equivalent to In the absence of code regulations, the design bearing
the total number required in (2) above; or
strength, </J cP p, and the allowable bearing strength,
4. The joint shall be designed to prevent slip at required Pp/ fie, for the limit state of concrete crushing are
strength levels in accordance with Section 510.3.8. permitted to be taken as follows:

510.6 Splices </Jc= 0. 65(LRFD) fie= 2. 31(ASD)

Groove-welded splices in plate girders and beam shall The nominal bearing strength, Pp, is determined as follows:
develop the nominal strength of the small r pl iced section.
Other types of splices in cross section of plate girders and I. On the full area of a concrete support:
beams shall develop the strength r quired by the force. at the
point of the splice. (510.8-1)

510.7 Bearing Strength

2. On less than the full area of a concrete support:

The design bearing strength, </JRn, and the allowable (510.8-2)

bearing strength, Rn/fi, of surfaces in contact shall be
determined for the limit state. of bearing (local compressive
yielding) as follows: where

</J = 0. 75(LRFD) n = 2. OO(ASD) A1 area of teel concentrically bearing n a concrete

support mm2
A2 = maximum area of the porti n of the supporting
The nominal bearing strength, Rn, is defined as follows for
·urface that i ge metrically similar to and
the various types of bearing:
concentric with the loaded area, mm~
1. For finished surfaces, pins in reamed, drilled, or bored
f~ = 7?? .
holes, and ends of fitted bearing stiffeners:
510.9 Anchor Rods and Embedments
(510.7-1)
Anchor rods shall be designed to provide the required
where resistance to loads on the completed structure at the base of
columns including the net ten ·ile omponents of any bending
FY specified minimum yield stress, MPa moment that may result from load com bi nation stipulated in
Apb projected bearing area, mm2 Section 502.2. The anchor rods shall be designed in
accordance with the requirements for threaded parts in
2. For expansion rollers and rockers Table 510.3.2.

a. When d :5 635 mm Larger oversized and slotted holes are permitted in base
plates when adequate bearing is provided for the nut by
using ASTM F844 washers or plate washers.
(510.7-2)
User Note: The permitted hole sizes and corresponding
b. When d > 635 mm washer dimensions are given in the AISC Manual of Steel
Construction
Rn= 30.2(Fy - 90) lbv'd/20 (510.7-3)

where
d = diameter, mm

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When horizontal forces are present at column bases, these If the length of loading across the member flange is less
forces should, where possible, be resisted by bearing against than 0.15bf, where b1 is the member flange width,
concrete elements or by shear friction between the column Eq. 510.10-1 need not be checked.
base plate and the foundation. When anchor rods are designed
to resist horizontal force the base plate hole size, the anchor When the concentrated force to be resisted is applied at a
rod setting tolerance, and the horizontal movement of the
distance from the member end that is less than 10tf, Rn,
column shall be considered in the design.
shall be reduced by 50 percent.
User Note: See Chapter 4 for embedment design and for
shear friction design. See OSHA for special erection When required, a pair of transverse stiffeners shall be
requirements for anchor rods. provided.

510.10 Flanges and Webs with Concentrated Forces 510.10.2 Web Local Yielding

This section applies to single-and double- This section applies to single-concentrated forces and both
concentrated force applied normal to the flange(s) of components of double-concentrated forces.
wide flange sections and similar built-up shapes. A single-
concentrated force can be either tensile or compressive. The available strength for the limit state of web local yielding
Double-concentrated forces are one tensile and one shall be determinedas follows:
compressive and form a couple on the same side of the
loaded member. cf> = 1. OO(LRFD) n= 1. SO(ASD)

When the required strength exceeds the available strength as The nominal strength, Rn, shall be determined as follows:
determinedfor the limit states listed in this section, stiffeners
and/or doublers shall be provided and shall be sized for the I. When the concentrated force to be resisted is applied at
difference between the required strength and the available a distance from the member end that is greater than the
strength for the applicablelimit state. Stiffenersshall also meet depth of the member d.
the design requirements in Section 510.10.8. Doublers shall
also meet the designrequirementin Section 510.10.9. (510.10-2)

User Note: See Appendix A-6.3 for requirements for the 2. When the concentrated force to be resisted is applied at
ends of cantilever members. a distance from the member end that is less than or
equal to the depth of the member d,
Stiffeners are required at unframed ends of beams m
accordancewith the requirementsof Section 510.10.7.
(510.10-3)
510.10.1 Flange Local Bending where

This section applies to tensile single-concentrated forces k distance from outer face of the flange to the web
and the tensile component of double-concentrated forces. toe of the fillet, mm
specified minimum yield stress of the web, MPa
The design strength, </>Rn, and the allowable strength, length of bearing (not less than k for end beam
Rn/!l, for the limit state of flange local bending shall be reactions), mm
determined as follows: web thickness, mm

(510.10-1) When required, a pair of transverse stiffeners or a doubler

plate shall be provided.
cf>= 0. 90(LRFD) n = 1. 67(ASD)
where
F yf specified minimum yield stress of the flange, MPa
t1 thickness of the loaded flange, mm

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510.10.3 Web Local Crippling 510.10.4 Web Sidesway Buckling

This section applies to compressive single-concentrated This section applies only to compressive single-concentrated
forces or the compressive component of double- forces applied to members where relative lateral movement
concentrated forces. between the loaded compression flange and the tension
flange is not restrained at the point of application of the
The available strength for the limit state of web local concentrated force.
crippling shall be determined as follows:
The available strength of the web shall be determined as
</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD) follows:

The nominal strength, Rn, shall be determined as follows: </> = 0. 85(LRFD) n= 1. 76(ASD)

I. When the concentrated compressive force to be resisted The nominal strength, Rn, for the limit state of web
is applied at a distance from the member end that is sidesway buckling shall be determined as follows:
greater than or equal to d/2:
1. If the compression flange is restrained against rotation:

Rn= 0 80<~ [1 + 3 {:) (:; )"]jEF;:<t a. For (h/tw)f(l/br) 5 2. 3

(510.10-4)
Rn=
Crt!tr [
hz 1+0.4 (h/tw)
lfbt
3]
(510.10-6)
2. When the concentrated compressive force to be resisted
is applied at a distance from the member end that is less
b. For (h/tw)f(lf bt) > 2. 3, the limit
than d/2:
state of web sidesway buckling does not
apply.
a. For Njd < 0.2
When the required strength of the web exceeds the available

Rn= 0.40<~[1 +3 (:)(:;)"]JEF;:'t strength, local lateral bracing shall be provided at the
tension flange or either a pair of transverse stiffeners or a
doubler plate shall be provided.
(510.10-5a)
2. If the compression flange is not restrained against
b. For Njd > 0.2 rotation:

- 0. 2) (t ) 1 ::v t
a. For (h/tw)/(lf bt) 5 1. 7
4N 1·5 EF
Rn = 0. 40t~ [ 1 + (d t; f

(510.10-7)
(510.10-5b)
where
overall depth of the member, mm b. For (h/tw)/(l/bt) > 1. 7, the limit
flange thickness, mm state of web sidesway buckling does not apply.

When required, a transverse stiffener, or pair of transverse When the required strength of the web exceeds the available
stiffeners, or a doubler plate extending at least one-half the strength, local lateral bracing shall be provided at both flanges
depth of the web shall be provided. at the point of application of the concentrated forces.

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In Eqs. 510.10-6 and 510.10- 7, the following definitions The nominal strength, Rn shall be determined as follows:
apply:
I. When the effect of panel-zone deformation on frame
flange width, mm stability is not considered in the analysis:
6.62 x 106 MPa when n;« My (LRFD) or
1. SMa < My (ASD) at the location of the force a. For Pr ~ 0. 4P c
3.31 x 106 MPa when Mu~ My (LRFD) or (510.10-9)
1. SMa~ My (ASD) at the location of the force
h clear distance between flanges less the fillet or
comer radius for rolled shapes; distance between
b. For Pr > 0. 4P c
adjacent lines of fasteners or the clear distance
between flanges when welds are used for built-up
shapes, mm.
l largest laterally unbraced length along either flange
at the point of load, mm (510.1-10)
flange thickness, mm
web thickness, mm 2. When frame stability, including plastic panel-zone
deformation,is consideredin the analysis:
User Note: For determination of adequate restraint, refer to
Appendix A-6. a. For r;« 0. 75Pc

510.10.5 Web Compression Buck1ing 3bcft~t)

Rn = 0. 60Fydctw ( 1 + dbdctw
This section applies to a pair of compressive single-
(510.10-11)
concentratedforces or the compressivecomponentsin a pair of
double-concentrated forces, applied at both flanges of a
member at the same location.

The available strengthfor the limit state of web local buckling

shall be determinedas follows: (510.1-12)

In Eqs. 510.10-9 through 510.10-12, the following

(510.10-8)
definitions apply:

</> = 0. 90(LRFD) n= 1. 67(ASD) column cross-sectional area, mm/

width of column flange, mm
When the pair of concentrated compressive forces to be beam depth, mm
resisted is applied at a distance from the member end that is column depth, mm
less than d/2, Rn shall be reduced by 50 percent. specified minimum yield stress of the column web,
MPa
When required, a single transverse stiffener, a pair of Py, N (LRFD)
transverse stiffeners, or a doubler plate extending the full
0. 6Py, N (ASD)
depth of the web shall be provided.
required strength, N
510.10.6 Web Panel Zone Shear F yA, axial yield strength of the column, N
thickness of the column flange, mm
This section applies to double-concentrated forces applied tw column web thickness, mm
to one or both flanges of a member at the same location.
The availablestrengthof the web panel zone for the limit state When required, doubler plate(s) or a pair of diagonal stiffeners
of shearyieldingshall be determined as follows: shall be provided within the boundaries the rigid connection
whose webs lie in a common plane.
</> = 0. 90(LRFD) n= 1. 67(ASD)
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510.10.7 Unframed Ends of Beams and Girders 3. Transverse stiffeners shall extend a minimum of one-
half the depth of the member except as required in
At unframed ends of beams and girders not otherwise Sections 510.10.5 and 510.10.7.
restrained against rotation about their longitudinal axes, a
pair of transverse stiffeners, extending the full depth of the 510.10.9 Additional Doubler Plate for
web, shall be provided. Concentrated Forces

510.10.8 Additional Stiffener Requirements for Doubler plates required for compression strength shall be
Concentrated Forces designed in accordance with the requirements of Section
505.
Stiffeners required to resist tensile concentrated forces shall
Doubler plates required for tensile strength shall be designed
be designed in accordance with the requirements of
in accordance with the requirements of Section 504.
Section 504 and welded to the loaded flange and the web.
The welds to the flange shall be sized for the difference Doubler plates required for shear strength (see Section
between the required strength and available limit state 510.10.6) shall be designed in accordance with the
strength. The stiffener to web welds shall be sized to transfer provisions of Section 507.
to the web the algebraic difference in tensile force at the
ends of the stiffener. In addition, doubler plates shall comply with the following
criteria:
Stiffeners required to resist compressive concentrated forces
shall be designed in accordance with the requirements in 1. The thickness and extent of the doubler plate shall
Sections 505.6.2 and 510.4.4 and shall either bear on or be provide the additional material necessary to equal or
welded to the loaded flange and welded to the web. The exceed the strength requirements.
welds to the flange shall be sized for the difference between
the required strength and the applicable limit state strength. 2. The doubler plate shall be welded to develop the
The weld to the web shall be sized to transfer to the web the proportion of the total force transmitted to the doubler
algebraic difference in compression force at the ends of the plate.
stiffener. For fitted bearing stiffeners, see Section 510. 7.

Tran ver e full depth bearing stiffeners for compressive

forces applied lo a beam or plate girder flange(s) shall be
d igned a· axially compressed members (columns) in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 505.6.2 and
510.4.4.

The member properties shall be determined using an

effective length of 0. 7 Sh and a cross section composed of
two stiffeners and a strip of the web having a width of
25tw at interior stiffeners and 25tw at the ends of
members. The weld connecting full depth bearing stiffeners to
the web shall be sized to transmit the difference in
compressive force at each of the stiffeners to the web.

Transverse and diagonal stiffeners shall comply with the

following additional criteria:

1. The width of each stiffener plus one-half the thickness

of the column web shall not be less than one-third of the
width of the flange or moment connection plate
delivering the concentrated force.

2. The thickness of a stiffener shall not be less than one-

half the thickness of the flange or moment connection
plate delivering the concentrated load, and greater than or
equal to the width divided by 16.

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SECTION 511
</) = 0. 90(LRFD) fi = 1. 67(ASD)
DESIGN OF HSS AND BOX MEMBER
CONNECTIONS where Qt is given by Eq. 511.2-1.

511.1 Concentrated Forces on HSS Additional limits of applicability are

511. 1.1 Definitions of Parameters 1. 0.2 < Bp/D::::; 1.0

B is the overall width of rectangular HSS member, 2. D /t::::;

50 for T-connections and D n s: 40 for
measured 90 degrees to the plane of the cross-connections
connection, mm
is the width of plate, measured 90 degrees to the 511.1.3.2 Criteriafor RectangularHSS
plane of the connection, mm
is the outside diameter of round HSS member, mm When a concentrated force is distributed transversely to the
is the specified minimum yield stress ofHSS axis of the HSS the design strength, </JRn, and the
member allowable strength, Rn/ fi, shall be the lowest value
material, MPa according to the limit states of local yielding due to uneven
is the specified minimum yield stress of plate, load distribution, shear yielding (punching) and sidewall
MP a strength.
is the specified minimum tensile strength of HSS
material, MPa Additional limits of applicability are
H is the overall height of rectangular HSS member,
measured in the plane of the connection, mm 1. 0.25<Bp/B:s;1.0
N is the bearing length of the load, measured parallel
to the axis of the HSS member, (or measured 2. B/ t for the loaded HSS wall s 35
across the width of the HSS in the case ofloaded
cap plates), mm a. For the limit state oflocal yielding due to uneven
is the design wall thickness ofHSS member, mm load distribution in the loaded plate,
is the thickness of plate, mm
Rn= [ 10Fytf(B/t)]Bp::::; FyptpBp
511.1.2 Limits of Applicability
(511.1-2)
The criteria herein are applicable only when the connection
configuration is within the following limits of applicability: </) = 0. 95(LRFD) n= 1. 58(ASD)

1. Strength:Fy::::; 360MPa forHSS b. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching),

2. Ductility: F y/ Fu s 0. 8 for HSS

(511.1-3)
3. Other limits apply for specific criteria
</) = 0. 95(LRFD) n= 1. 58(ASD)
511.1.3 ConcentratedForce Distributed
Transversely where

511.1.3.1 Criterionfor RoundHSS

When a concentrated force is distributed transversely to the This limit state need not be checked when BP >
axis of the HSS the design strength, </)Rn, and the (B - Zt), nor when BP < 0. 858.
allowable strength, Rn/ fi, for th.e limit state of local
yielding shall be determined as follows:

(511.1-1)

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c. For the limit state of sidewall under tension The nonuniformity of load transfer along the
loading, the available strength shall be taken as the line of weld, due to the flexibility of the
strength for sidewall local yielding. For the limit HSS wall in a transverse plate-to-HSS
state of sidewall under compression loading, connection, shall be considered in
available strength shall be taken as the lowest proportioning such welds. This requirement
I
value obtained according to the limit states of can be satisfied by limiting the total
sidewall local yielding, sidewall local crippling effective weld length, Le, of groove and
and sidewall local buckling. fillet welds to rectangular HSS as follows:

This limit state need not be checked unless the

Le2[10/(B/t)l[(Fyt)/(Fyptp)]Bp::; 2Bp
chord member and branch member ( connecting
element) have the same width (P = 1. 0). (511.1-7)
where
c.1.1 For the limit state of sidewall local yielding,
total effective weld length
Rn = 2Fyt[Sk + N] (511.1-4) for welds on both sides of
the transverse plate, mm
cf>= 1. OO(LRFD) n= 1. SO(ASD)
In lieu of Eq. 511.1- 7, this requirement may
where be satisfied by other rational approaches.
k outside corner radius of the HSS,
which is permitted to be taken as User Note: An upper limit on weld size will
be given by the weld that develops the
1. St if unknown, mm
available strength of the connected element.
c.1.2 For the limit state of sidewall local
511.1.4 Concentrated Force Distributed
crippling, in T- connections,
Longitudinally at the Center of the HSS
Diameter or Width, and Acting
Rn= 1. 6t2[1 + 3N/(H - 3t)](EFy)°'5 Qt Perpendicular to the HSS Axis

(511.1-5)
When a concentrated force is distributed longitudinally
along the axis of the HSS at the center of the HSS diameter
cf>= 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD) or width, and also acts perpendicular to the axis direction of
the HSS ( or has a component perpendicular to the axis
where Qt is given by Eq. 511.2-10. direction of the HSS), the design strength, </>Rn, and the
allowable strength, Rn/U, perpendicular to the HSS axis
c.1.3 For the limit state of sidewall local buckling shall be determined for the limit state of chord plastification
in cross-connections, as follows.

511.1.4.1 Criterion for Round HSS

Rn= [48t3 /(H - 3t)](EFy)°'5 Qt
(511.1-6)
An additional limit of applicability is: D/t::::; 50 for
T-connections and D / t s 40 for cross-connections
cf> = 0. 90(LRFD) n = 1. 67(ASD)
(511.1-8)
Where Qt is given by Eq. 511.2-10.
cf> = 0. 90(LRFD) n= 1. 67(ASD)
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where Qt is given by Eq. 511.2-1. I
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511.1.4.2 Criterion for Rectangular HSS the cap plate (of thickness tp) and disperses into the two
HSS walls of dimension B.
An additional limit of applicability is: B /t for the loaded
HSS wall S 40 If (se, + N) 2:: B, the available strength of the HSS is
computed by summing the contributions of all four HSS
walls.
Rn= [Fyt2 /( 1 - tv/ B)] [zN / B + 4( 1 - tp/B)°'5 Q1]
(511.1-9) If (Stp + N) < B, the available strength of the HSS is
computed by summing the contributions of the two walls
q, = 1. OO(LRFD) fl. = 1. SO(ASD) into which the load is distributed.

where a. For the limit state of wall local yielding, for one wall,

(511.1-1I)

q, = 1. OO(LRFD) fl. = 1. SO(ASD)

U is given by Eq. 511.2-12
b. For the limit state of wall local crippling, for one wall,
511.1.5 Concentrated Force Distributed
Longitudinally at the Center of the HSS
Width, and Acting Parallel to the HSS Axis Rn= 0. 8t2 [ 1 + (6N/B)(t/tp)1"5] [EFytpJt]°'5
When a concentrated force is distributed longitudinally (511.1-12)
along the axis of a rectangular HSS, and also acts parallel
but eccentric to the axis direction of the member, the q, = 0. 75(LRFD) fl. = 2. OO(ASD)
connection shall be verified as follows:
511.2 HSS-to-HSS Truss Connections
Fyptp:::; Fut (511.1-10)
HSS-to-HSS truss connections are defined as connections
User Note: This provision is primarily intended for shear that consist of one or more branch members that are directly
tab connections. Equation 511.1-10 precludes shear yielding welded to a continuous chord that passes through the
(punching) of the HSS wall by requiring the plate (shear connection and shall be classified as follows:
tab) strength to be less than the HSS wall strength. For
bracing connections to HSS columns, where a load is 1. When the punching load (Pr sin 8) in a branch
applied by a longitudinal plate at an angle to the HSS axis, member is equilibrated by beam shear in the chord
the connection design will be governed by the force member, the connection shall be classified as a T-
component perpendicular to the HSS axis (see Section connection when the branch is perpendicular to the
51 l.l.4b). chord and a Y-connection otherwise.

511.1.6 Concentrated Axial Force on the 2. When the punching load (Pr sin 8) in a branch
End of a Rectangular HSS with a Cap member is essentially equilibrated (within 20 percent)
Plate. by loads in other branch member(s) on the same side of
the connection, the connection shall be classified as a
When a concentrated force acts on the end of a capped HSS, K-connection. The relevant gap is between the primary
and the force is in the direction of the HSS axis, the design branch members whose loads equilibrate. An
strength, q,Rn, and the allowable strength, Rn/fl., shall be N-connection can be considered as a type of
determined for the limit states of wall local yielding (due to K-connection.
tensile or compressive forces) and wall local crippling (due
to compressive forces only), with consideration for shear User Note: AK-connection with one branch perpendicular
lag, as follows. to the chord is often called an N-connection.

User Note: The procedure below presumes that the 3. When the punching load (Pr sin 8) is transmitted
concentrated force has a dispersion slope of 2.5: 1 through through the chord member and is equilibrated by
branch member(s) on the opposite side, the connection

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shall be classified as a cross-connection. y the chord slenderness ratio; the ratio of one-half
the diameter to the wall thickness =
D /2t for
4. When a connection has more than two primary branch round HSS; the ratio of one-half the width to wall
members or branch members in more than one plane, thickness = B /2 t for rectangular HSS
the connection shall be classified as a general or the load length parameter, applicable only to
1/
multi planar connection. rectangular HSS; the ratio of the length of contact
of the branch with the chord in the plane of the
When branch members transmit part of their load as K- connection to the chord width =
N / B, where
connections and part of their load as T-, Y-, or cross-
N = Hb/sin lJ
connections, the nominal strength shall be determined by (J acute angle between the branch and chord
interpolation on the proportion of each in total. (degrees)
the gap ratio; the ratio of the gap between the
For the purposes of this Specification, the centerlines of branches of a gapped K connection to the width of
branch members and chord members shall lie in a common
the chord = g/ B for rectangular HSS
plane. Rectangular HSS connections are further limited to
have all members oriented with walls parallel to the plane.
511.2.2 Criteria for Round HSS
For trusses that are made with HSS that are connected by
welding branch members to chord members, eccentricities
The interaction of stress due to chord member forces and
within the limits of applicability are permitted without
local branch connection forces shall be incorporated
consideration of the resulting moments for the design of the
connection. through the chord-stress interaction parameter Q f·

511.2.1 Definitions of Parameters When the chord is in tension,

B overall width of rectangular HSS main member,

measured 90 degrees to the plane of the
connection, mm When the chord is in compression,
overall width of rectangular HSS branch member,
measured 90 degrees to the plane of the Qr= 1. 0 - 0. 3U(1 + U) (511.2-1)
connection, mm
D outside diameter of round HSS main member, mm
where U is the utilization ratio given by
outside diameter of round HSS branch member,
mm
(511.2-2)
e eccentricity in a truss connection, positive
being away from the branches, mm and
specified minimum yield stress of HSS main
member material, MPa
required axial strength in chord, N; for K-
specified minimum yield stress of HSS branch
member material, MPa connections, Pr is to be determined on the side of
the joint that has the lower compression stress
specified minimum tensile strength of HSS
material, MPa (lower U)
gap between toes of branch members in a gapped required flexural strength in chord, N-mm
g 2
K-connection, neglecting the welds, mm chord gross area, mm
H overall height of rectangular HSS main member, available stress, MPa
measured in the plane of the connection, mm chord elastic section modulus, mnr'
overall height of rectangular HSS branch member,
measured in the plane of the connection, mm For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD):
design wall thickness ofHSS main member, mm
design wall thickness ofHSS branch member, mm Pr Pu =required axial strength in chord, using LRFD
the width ratio; the ratio of branch diameter to load combinations, N
chord diameter = Dbl D for round HSS; the ratio Mr Mu = required flexural strength in chord, using
of overall branch width to chord width = Bbl B LRFD load combinations, N-mm
for rectangular HSS Fe = Fy, MPa
the effective width ratio; the sum of the perimeters
of the two branch members in a K-connection For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD):
divided by eight times the chord width

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Pr Pa = required axial strength in chord, using ASD 511.2.2.2 Branches with Axial Loads in T-, Y-
load combinations, N and Cross-Connections
• Mr Ma = required flexural strength in chord, using
ASD load combinations, N-mm For T- and Y- connections, the design strength of the branch
Fe 0. 6Fy, MPa </JPn, or the allowable strength of the branch, Pn/fl, shall
be the lower value obtained according to the limit states of
511.2.2.1 Limits of Applicability chord plastification and shear yielding (punching).

The criteria herein are applicable only when the connection I. For the limit state of chord plastification in T- and Y-
configuration is within the following limits of applicability: connections,

I. Joint eccentricity: -0. 55D :5 e :5 0. 25D, where (511.2-3)

D is the chord diameter and e is positive away from the
branches. </J = 0. 90(LRFD) fl=1.67ASD)

2. Branch angle: </J ~ 30°. 2. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching),

3. Chord wall slenderness ratio of diameter to wall Pn = 0. 6FytnDb[(1 + sin9)/2sin29] (511.2-4)

thickness less than or equal to 50 for T -, Y - and K-
connections; less than or equal to 40 for cross- </J = 0. 95(LRFD) fl = 1. 58 (ASD)
connections.
This limit state need not be checked when
4. Tension branch wall slenderness: ratio of diameter to p >(1 -1/y).
wall thickness less than or equal to 50.
3. For the limit state of chord plastification in cross-
5. Compression branch wall slenderness: ratio of diameter connections,
to wall thickness less than or equal to 0. 05 E / F y·
(511.2-5)
6. Width ratio: 0. 2 < Db/D :5 1. 0 in general, and
0. 4 :5 D bf D :5 1. 0 for gapped K-connections. </J = 0. 90(LRFD) fl = 1. 67 (ASD)
7. If a gap connection: g greater than or equal to the sum 511.2.2.3 Branches with Axial Loads in K-
of the branch wall thicknesses. Connections

8. If an overlap connection: 25% :5 o;

:5 100%, For K-connections, the design strength of the branch, </JP n-
where Ov =(q/p) X 100%. p is the projected and the allowable strength of the branch, P n/ fl, shall be
length of the overlapping branch on the chord; q is the the lower value obtained according to the limit states of
overlap length measured along the connecting face of chord plastification for gapped and overlapped connections
the chord beneath the two branches. For overlap and shear yielding (punching) for gapped connections only.
connections, the larger (or if equal diameter, the
thicker) branch is a "thru member" connected directly 1. For the limit state of chord plastification,
to the chord.
</J = 0. 90(LRFD) fl = 1. 67 (ASD)
9. Branch thickness ratio for overlap connections:
thickness of overlapping branch to be less than or equal For the compression branch:
to the thickness of the overlapped branch.
P« sin 9 = Fyt2[2. 0 + 11. 33Db/D]QgQf
10. Strength: F y :5 360 MPa for chord and branches. (511.2-6)

11. Ductility: Fy/Fu :5 0.8 where Db refers to the compression branch only, and

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Fe available stress, MPa

Q = y0.2 o. 24-y ·2 )
1+ ----- S chord elastic section modulus, mrrr'
g ( e(~-1.33) +
1 For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD):
(511.2-7)
Pr = Pu = required axial strength in chord, using
In gapped connections, g (measured along the crown of the LRFD load combinations, N
chord neglecting weld dimensions) is positive. In Mr = Ma = required flexural strength in chord, using
overlapped connections, g is negative and equals q. LRFD load combinations, N-mm
Fe = Fy, MPa
For the tension branch,
For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD):
P n sin (J = (P n sin B)compression branch (511.2-8)
Pr = Pa = required axial strength in chord, using
2. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching) in ASD load combinations, N
gapped K-connections, Mr = Mu = required flexural strength in chord, using
ASD load combinations, N-mm
(511.2-9) Fe = 0. 6Fy, MPa

</J = 0. 95(LRFD) n= 1. 58 (ASD) 511.2.3.1 Limits of Applicability

511.2.3 Criteria for Rectangular HSS The criteria herein are applicable only when the connection
configuration is within the following limits:
The interaction of stress due to chord member forces and
local branch connection forces shall be incorporated I. Joint eccentricity: -0. 55H es s
0.25H, where
through the chord-stress interaction parameter Qr, H is the chord depth and e is positive away from the
branches
1. When the chord is in tension, 2. Branch angle: (J ~ 30°

Qr= 1 3. Chord wall slenderness: ratio of overall wall width to

thickness less than or equal to 35 for gapped
2. When the chord is in compression in T-, Y-, and cross- K-connections and· T-, Y- and cross-connections; less
connections, than or equal to 30 for overlapped K-connections

(511.2-10) 4. Tension branch wall slenderness: ratio of overall wall

Qr= 1.3 - 0.4U/P ~ 1
width to thickness less than or equal to 35

3. When the chord is in compression in gapped K-

5. Compression branch wall slenderness: ratio of overall
connections,
wall width to thickness less than or equal to
0.5
Qr= 1.3 -0.4U/Pett s 1 (511.2-11) 1. 25 ( E / F yb ) and also less than 35 for gapped
K-connections and T-, Y- and cross-connections; less
0.5
4. Where U is the utilization ratio given by than or equal to 1. 1 ( E / F yb ) for overlapped
K-connections
(511.2-12)
6. Width ratio: ratio of overall wall width of branch to
where overall wall width of chord greater than or equal to 0.25
for T-, Y-, cross- and overlapped K-connections;
p r = required axial strength in chord, N. For gapped K- greater than or equal to 0.35 for gapped K-connections
connections, Pr is to be determined on the side of
the joint that has the higher compression stress
7. Aspect ratio: 0.5 S ratio of depth to width S 2.0
(higher U).
required flexural strength in chord, N-mm
chord gross area, mm2 8. Overlap: 25% s o; s 100%, where

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Ov =(q/p) X 100%. p is the projected length of This limit state need not be checked when
the overlapping branch on the chord; q is the overlap p > (1 - 1/y), nor when p < 0. 85 and B/t ~
length measured along the connecting face of the chord 10.
beneath the two branches. For overlap connections, the
larger (or if equal width, the thicker) branch is a "thru 3. For the limit state of sidewall strength, the available
member" connected directly to the chord strength for branches in tension shall be taken as the
available strength for sidewall local yielding. For the
9. Branch width ratio for overlap connections: ratio of limit state of sidewall strength, the available strength
overall wall width of overlapping branch to overall wall for branches in compression shall be taken as the lower
width of overlapped branch greater than or equal to of the strengths for sidewall local yielding and sidewall
0.75 local crippling. For cross-connections with a branch
angle less than 90 degrees, an additional check for
10. Branch thickness ratio for overlap connections: chord sidewall shear failure must be made in
thickness of overlapping branch to be less than or equal accordance with Section 507.5.
to the thickness of the overlapped branch
This limit state need not be checked unless the chord
11. Strength: F y s 3 60 MPa for chord and branches member and branch member have the same width
CP = 1.0).
12. Ductility: Fy/Fu::;; 0.8
a. For the limit state of local yielding,
13. Other limits apply for specific criteria
Pnsin(} = 2Fyt[5k + N] (511.2-15)
511.2.3.2 Branches with Axial Loads in T-, Y-
and Cross-Connections </> = 1. 00 (LRFD) n= 1. 50 (ASD)
where
For T-, Y-, and cross-connections, the design strength of the
branch, </>P n, or the allowable strength of the branch,
P nl n, shall be the lowest value obtained according to the k outside comer radius of the HSS, which
limit states of chord wall plastification, shear yielding is permitted to be taken as 1. St if
(punching), sidewall strength and local yielding due to unknown, mm
uneven load distribution. In addition to the limits of N bearing length of the load, parallel to
applicability in Section 51 l .2.3a, /J shall not be less than the axis of the HSS main member
0.25. · Hb/sin B, mm

1. For the limit state of chord wall plastification,

b. For the limit state of sidewall local crippling, in T-
and Y-connections,
Pn sin 8 = F yt2[211/(1 - P) + 4/(1 - p)°·5]Q,
(511.2-13) Pnsin o
= 1.6t2[1 + 3N/(H- 3t)](EFy)°'5Q1
</> = 1. OO(LRFD) n= 1. 50 (ASD)
(511.2-16)
This limit state need not be checked when P> 0. 85.
</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. 00 (ASD)
2. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching),
c. For the limit state of sidewall local crippling in
(511.2-14) cross-connections,

</> = 0. 95 (LRFD) n = 1. 58 (ASD) Pnsin(} = [48t3 /(H- 3t)](EFy)°'5Q1

(511.2-17)
In Eq. 511.2-14, the effective outside punching
parameter Peop = sp /y shall not exceed /J. </> = 0. 90(LRFD) n= 1. 67 (ASD)

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d. For the limit state of local yielding due to uneven b. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching),
• load distribution,
r; sin (J = 0. 6FytB[211 + P + Peop]
(511.2-21)
</> = 0. 95 (LRFD) .0. = 1. 58 (ASD)
(511.2-17)
In the above equation, the effective outside
</> = 0. 95(LRFD) .0. = 1. 58 (ASD) punching parameter Peop =
5P /y shall not
exceed /J.
where
This limit state need only be checked if
beoi = [10/(B/t)][Fyt/Fybtb]Bb s e, Bb < (B - 2t) or the branch is not square.
(511.2-19) c. For the limit state of shear yielding of the chord in
the gap, available strength shall be checked in
This limit state need not be checked when accordance with Section 507.5. This limit state
/3 < 0.85. need only be checked if the chord is not square.

d. For the limit state of local yielding due to uneven

511.2.3.3 Branches with Axial Loads in Gapped K -
load distribution,
Connections

For gapped K-connections, the design strength of the r; = Fybtb[2Hb + e, + beoi (511.2-22)
branch, <J,P n , or the allowable strength of the branch, - 4th]
Pn/.0., shall be the lowest valu obtained according lo the
limit states of chord wall plastiflcation shear yielding </> = 0. 95 (LRFD) .0. = 1. 58 (ASD)
(punching), shear yielding and I cal yielding due to uneven
load distribution. In addition to the limits of applicability in where
Section K2.3a, the following limits shall apply:
beoi = [10/(B/t)](Fyt/(Fybtb)]Bb $ s;
I. Bb/B 2:: 0.1 + r /50. (511.2-23)
2. /Jeff 2:: 0. 35. This limit state need only be checked if the branch
isnotsquareorB/t < 15.
3. { 2:: 0. 5(1 - /Jell)
511.2.3.4 Branches with Axial Loads in
4. Gap: g greater than or equal to the sum of the branch Overlapped K - Connections
wall thicknesses.
For o erlapped K-connections, the design strength of the
5. The smaller B b > 0. 63 times the larger Bb. branch,</>Pn, or the allowable strength or the branch
P1JO., hall be determined from the limit state r local
a. For the limit state of chord wall plastification, yielding due lo uneven load di t:ribution,

</> = 0. 95 (LRFD) .0. = 1. 58 (ASD)

(511.2-20) For the overlapping branch, and for overlap 25% $

Ov $ 50% measured with respect to the overlapping
</> = 0. 90 (LRFD) .0. = 1. 67 (ASD) branch,
Pn = Fybitbi[(Ov/50)(2Hbi - 4tbt) + beoi + beov]
(511.2-24)

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For the overlapping branch, and for overlap 50% :::; 511.2.3e Welds to Branches
Ov < 80% measured with respect to the overlapping
branch, The nonuniformity of load transfer along the line of weld,
due to differences in relative flexibility of HSS walls in
HSS-to-HSS connections, shall be considered in
Pn = Fybitbi[2Hbi - 4tbi + beoi + beov] proportioning such welds. This can be considered by
(511.2-25) limiting the total effective weld length, Le, of groove and
fillet welds to rectangular HSS as follows:
For the overlapping branch, and for overlap 80% :::;
Ov :::; 100% measured with respect to the overlapping 1. In T-, Y- and cross-connections, for (J s 50 degrees
branch,
2(Hb - 1. 2tb)
Pn = Fybitbi[2Hbi - 4tbi + Bbi + beovl Le = .
Sill (J
+ (B b - 1. 2t b) (511.2-29)

(511.2-26)
for (J 2:: 60 degrees
where

beoi is the effective width of the branch face welded to

2(H 1, - 1. Ub)
l =------ (511.2-30)
the chord, e sin8
beoi [10/(B/t)][(Fyt)/(Fybitb;)]Bbi::;; Bbi
Linear interpolation shall be used to determine Le for
(511.2-27) values of (J between 50 and 60 degrees.
b eov is the effective width of the branch face welded to
the overlapped brace 2. In gapped K-connections, around each branch,
[10/(Bbi/tbi)][(Fyb/bi)/(Fybitb;)]Bbi::;; Bbi
for (J :::; 50 degrees
(511.2-28)
overall branch width of the overlapping branch,
mm
overall branch width of the overlapped branch,
mm
specified minimum yield stress of the overlapping (511.2-31)
Fybi
branch material, MPa
Fybj specified minimum yield stress of the overlapped for (J 2:: 60 degrees
branch material, MPa
overall depth of the overlapping branch, mm
2(Hb - 1. 2tb)
thickness of the overlapping branch, mm Le = .
Sill (J
+ (B b - 1. 2t b) (511.2-32)
thickness of the overlapped branch, mm

For the overlapped branch, P n shall not exceed P n of the Linear interpolation shall be used to determine Le for values
overlapping branch, calculated using Eq. 511.2-24, of (J between 50 and 60 degrees. In lieu of the above criteria
511.2-25, or 511.2-26, as applicable, multiplied by the in Eqs. 511.2-29 to 511.2-32, other rational criteria are
factor(AbjF yb/ AbiF ybi}, permitted.

where

Abi = cross-sectional area of the overlapping branch

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511.3 HSS-to-HSSMoment Connections 11 the load length parameter, applicable only to

rectangular HSS; the ratio of the length of contact
HSS-to-HSS moment connections are defined as of the branch with the chord in the plane of the
connections that consist of one or two branch members that connection to the chord width = N / B, where
are directly welded to a continuous chord that passes N = Hbfsin (J
through the connection, with the branch or branches loaded (J acute angle between the branch and chord
by bending moments. (degrees)

A connection shall be classified 511.3.2 Criteria for Round HSS

1. As a I-connection when there is one branch and it is The interaction of stress due to chord member forces and
perpendicular to the chord and as a Y-connection when local branch connection forces shall be incorporated
there is one branch but not perpendicular to the chord. through the chord-stress interaction parameter Q f·
2. As a cross-connection when there is a branch on each
(opposite) side of the chord. When the chord is in tension,

For the purposes of this Specification, the centerlines of Q, = 1

the branch member(s) and the chord member shall lie in When the chord is in compression,
a common plane.

511.3.1 Definitions of Parameters

Q1 = 1.0-0.3U(1 + U) (511.3-1)

where U is the utilization ratio given by,

B overall width of rectangular HSS main member,
measured 90 degrees to the plane of the
connection, mm (511.3-2)
Bb overall width of rectangular HSS branch member,
measured 90 degrees to the plane of the where
connection, mm
D outside diameter of round HSS main member, mm pr required axial strength in chord, N
outside diameter of round HSS branch member, Mr required flexural strength in chord, N-mm
mm Ag chord gross area, mm2
specified minimum yield stress of HSS main
Fc available stress, MP a
member, MPa
specified minimum yield stress of HSS branch
S chord elastic section modulus, mm '
member, MPa
ultimate strength ofHSS member, MPa For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD):
overall height of rectangular HSS main member,
measured in the plane of the connection, mm Pr = Pu = required axial strength in chord, using
overall height of rectangular HSS branch member, LRFD load combinations, N
measured in the plane of the connection, mm Mr =Mu= required flexural strength in chord, using
design wall thickness ofHSS main member, mm LRFD load combinations, N-mm
t
design wall thickness of HSS branch member, mm Ag = Fy,MPa
the width ratio; the ratio of branch diameter to
For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD):
chord diameter = D bf D for round HSS; the ratio
of overaJJ branch width to chord width = Bbl B
for rectangular HSS
Pr = Pa = required axial strength in chord, using
ASD load combinations, N
y the chord slenderness ratio; the ratio of one-half the
Mr = Ma = required flexural strength in chord, using
diameter to the wall thickness = D /2 t for round ASD load combinations, N-mm
HSS; the ratio of one-half the width to wall
thickness = B /2t for rectangular HSS
Fe = 0. 6Fy, MPa

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511.3.2.1 Limits of Applicability 511.3.2.3 Branches with Out-of-Plane Bending

Moments in T-, Y- and Cross-Connections
The criteria herein are applicable only when the connection
configuration is within the following limits of applicability: The design strength, <f,Mn, and the allowable strength,
Mn/ .G, shall be the lowest value obtained according to the
I. Branch angle:8 :2: 30°. limit states of chord plastification and shear yielding
(punching).
2. Chord wall slenderness: ratio of diameter to wall
thickness less than or equal to 50 for T - and Y- 1. For the limit state of chord plastification,
connections; less than or equal to 40 for cross-
connections. MnsinO = Fyt2Db[3.0/(1- 0.81fJ)]Q1
3. Tension branch wall slenderness: ratio of diameter to (511.3-5)
wall thickness less than or equal to 50.
<f, = 0. 90 (LRFD) .G = 1. 67 (ASD)
4. Compression branch wall slenderness: ratio of diameter
to wall thickness less than or equal to 0. 05E/ F y 2. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching),

5. Width ratio: . 2 < D bf D s 1. 0 . Mn= 0. 6FytDf [(3 + sin 8)/4sin2 O]Q1

(511.3-6)
6. Strength: F y ::; 360 MPa for chord and branches
<f, = 0. 95 (LRFD) .G = 1. 58(ASD)
7. Ductility: F y/ Fu s 0. 8
This limit state need not be checked when
511.3.2.2 Branches with In-Plane Bending Moments fJ > (1 - 1/y).
in T-, Y- and Cross-Connections
511.3.2.4 Branches with Combined Bending
The design strength, </JMn, and the allowable strength, Moment and Axial Force in T-, Y and
Mn/ .G, shall be the lowest value obtained according to the Cross - Connections
limit states of chord plastification and shear yielding
(punching). Connections subject to branch axial load, branch in-plane
bending moment, and branch out-of-plane bending moment,
1. For the limit state of chord plastification, or any combination of these load effects, should satisfy the
following.
M n sin 8 = 5· 39Fy t2y0·5fJD b Qt (511.3-3)
For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD):
<f, = 0. 90 (LRFD) .G = 1. 67 (ASD) 2
(Pr/</JPn) + (Mr-ip/</JMn-ip)
2. For the limit state of shear yielding (punching), + (Mr-op/</JMn-op)::; 1. 0
Mn= 0. 6FytD![(1 + 3sin 8)/4sin2 8] (511.3-7)
where
(511.3-4)
Pu= required axial strength in branch, using
<f, = 0. 95 (LRFD) .G = 1. 58 (ASD) LRFD load combinations, N
design strength obtained from Section 5 l 1.2.2b
This limit state need not be checked when required in-plane flexural strength in branch,
fJ > (1 - 1/y). using LRFD load combinations, N-mm
BMn-ip = design strength obtained from Section 511.3.2b
Mr-op = required out-of-plane flexural strength in
branch, using LRFD load combinations, N-mm
BMn-op = design strength obtained from Section 511.3.2c

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For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD):

For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD):

Pr Pa= required axial strength in chord, using ASD load

combinations, N
where
Mr Ma= required flexural strength in chord, using ASD
load combinations, N-mm
Pr Pa= required axial strength in branch, using
ASD load combinations, N Fe = 0. 6Fy, MPa
Pn n I .u. allowable strength obtained from Section
51 l .2.2b 511.3.3.1 Limits of Applicability
required in-plane flexural strength in
branch, using ASD load combinations, N- The criteria herein are applicable only when the connection
mm configuration is within the following limits:
allowable strength obtained from Section
5 l l.3.2b 1. Branch angle is approximately 90°.
Mr-op required out-of-plane flexural strength in
branch, using ASD load combinations, N- 2. Chord wall slenderness: ratio of overall wall width to
mm thickness less than or equal to 35.
allowable strength obtained from Section
51 l.3.2c 3. Tension branch wall slenderness: ratio of overall wall
width to thickness less than or equal to 35.
511.3.3 Criteria for Rectangular HSS
4. · Compression branch wall slenderness: ratio of overall
The interaction of stress due to chord member forces and wall width to thickness less than or equal to
local branch connection forces shall be incorporated
through the chord-stress interaction parameter Q 1.
1. 25(£/Fyb)°.5 and also less than 35.

5. Width ratio: ratio of overall wall width of branch to

When the chord is in tension,
overall wall width of chord greater than or equal to
0.25.

6. Aspect ratio: 0. 5 ::; ratio of depth to width ::; 2. 0.

When the chord is in compression,

7. Strength: F y ::; 360 MPa for chord and branches.

Q1 = (1.3 - 0.4U/P)::; 1 (511.3-9)

where U is the utilization ratio given by

8. Ductility: F y/ Fu s 0. 8.
9. Other limits apply for specific criteria
(511.3-10)

where 511.3.3.2 Branches with In-Plane Bending

Moments in T- and Cross-Connections
Pr = required axial strength in chord, N
Mr required flexural strength in chord, N-mm The design strength, <f,M n, and the allowable strength,
Ag chord gross area, mrrr' Mn/U, shall be the lowest value obtained according to the
Fc available stress, MPa limit states of chord wall plastification, sidewall local
S chord elastic section modulus, mnr' yielding and local yielding due to uneven load distribution.

For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD): 1. For the limit state of chord wall plastification,

Pr Pu= required axial strength in chord, using LRFD Mn= Fyt2Hb[(1/217) + 2/(1- p)°·5 + 17/(l - P)]Qf
load combinations, N (511.3-11)
Mr Mu= required flexural strength in chord, using LRFD
load combinations, N-mm

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</) = 1. 00 (LRFD) .G = 1. 50(ASD) 2. For the limit state of sidewall local yielding,

This limit state need not be checked when (511.3-16)

/J > 0.85.
</) = 1. 00 (LRFD) .G = 1. 50(ASD)
2. For the limit state of sidewall local yielding,

(511.3-12) where

Fy F y for T-connections
</) = 1. 00 (LRFD) .G = 1. 50(ASD)
Fy * 0. BF y for cross-connections
where

Fy * F y for T-connections This limit state need not be checked when /J < 0. 85.
Fy * = 0. BF y for cross-connections
3. For the limit state of local yielding due to uneven load
distribution,
This limit state need not be checked when /J < 0. 85.
3. For the limit state oflocal yielding due to uneven load
Mn= Fyb[zb - 0.51(1- be0JBb)2B/tb]
distribution, (511.3-17)

</) = 0. 95 (LRFD) .G = 1. 58(ASD)

</) = 0. 95 (LRFD) .G = 1. 58(ASD) where

where
[10/(B/t)][Fyt/(Fybtb)]Bb::;; e;
(511.3-18)
beoi = [10/(B/t)][Fyt/(Fybtb)]Bb::;; e, branch plastic section modulus about the axis
(511.3-14) of bending, mnr'
= branch plastic section modulus about the axis of This limit state need not be checked when /J < 0. 85.
bending, mm3
4. For the limit sfate of chord distortional failure,
This limit state need not be checked when fJ < 0. 85.
511.3.3.3 Branches with Out-of-Plane Bending
Moments in T- and Cross-Connections (511.3-19)

The design strength, </JM n, and the allowable strength, </) = 1. 00 (LRFD) .G = 1. 50(ASD)
Mn/.G, shall be the lowest value obtained according to the
limit states of chord wall plastification, sidewall local This limit state need not be checked for cross-
yielding, local yielding due to uneven load distribution and connections or for T-connections if chord distortional
chord distortional failure. failure is prevented by other means.

1. For the limit state of chord wall plastification,

Mn= Fy t2[0. 5Hb(1 + /J)/(1 - /J)

+ [2BBb(1 + /J)/(1 - /J)]°'s]Qf
(511.3-15)

</) = 1. 00 (LRFD) .G = 1. 50(ASD)

This limit state need not be checked when /J > 0. 85.

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511.3.3.4 Branches with Combined Bending Moment SECTION512

and Axial Force in T- and Cross-
Connections DESIGN FOR SERVICEABILITY
Connections subject to branch axial load, branch in-plane 512.1 General Provisions
bending moment, and branch out-of-plane bending moment,
or any combination of these load effects, should satisfy Serviceability is a state in which the function of a building,
its appearance, maintainability, durability, and comfort of
For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD) its occupants are preserved under normal usage. Limiting
values of structural behavior for serviceability (for example,
maximum deflections, accelerations) shall be chosen with
(Pr/</>Pn) + (Mr-ip/</>Mn-ip) due regard to the intended function of the structure.
+ (Mr-op/</>Mn-op) s 1. 0 Serviceability shall be evaluated using appropriate load
combinations for the serviceability limit states identified.
(511.3-20)
where
User Note: Additional information on serviceability limit
Pu= required axial strength in branch, using states, service loads and appropriate load combinations for
LRFD load combinations, N serviceability requirements can be found in ASCE 7,
design strength obtained from Section Appendix B and its Commentary. The performance
5 l 1.2.3b requirements for serviceability in this Section are consistent
required in-plane flexural strength in branch, with those requirements. Service loads, as stipulated herein,
using LRFD load combinations, N-mm are those that act on the structure at an arbitrary point in
design strength obtained from Section time. That is, the appropriate load combinations are often
5 I l.3.3b less severe than those in ASCE 7, Section 2.4, where the
required out-of-plane flexural strength in LRFD load combinations are given.
Mr-op
branch, using LRFD load combinations,
N-mm 512.2 Camber
<J>M n-op = design strength obtained from Section
5 l l.3.3c Where camber is used to achieve proper position and
location of the structure, the magnitude, direction and
For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD) location of camber shall be specified in the structural
drawings.
(Pr/CPn/!1)) + (Mr-ip/(Mn-ip/n))
User Note: Camber recommendations are provided in the
+ (Mr-op/(Mn-op/!1))::; 1. 0 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.
(511.3-21)
where 512.3 Deflections

Pa= required axial strength in branch, using Deflections in structural members and structural systems
ASD load combinations, N under appropriate service load combinations shall not
allowable strength obtained from Section impair the serviceability of the structure.
5 l l.2.3b
required in-plane flexural strength in User Note: Conditions to be considered include levelness
branch, using ASD load combinations, of floors, alignment of structural members, integrity of
N-mm building finishes, and other factors that affect the normal
allowable strength obtained from Section usage and function of the structure. For composite
511.3.3b members, the additional deflections due to the shrinkage
Mr-op required out-of-plane flexural strength in and creep of the concrete should be considered.
branch, using ASD load combinations,
N-mm
allowable strength obtained from Section
5 l l.3.3c
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512.4 Drift SECTION 513

• Drift of a structure shall be evaluated under service loads to FABRICATION, ERECTIONAND
provide for serviceability of the structure, including the QUALITY CONTROL
integrity of interior partitions and exterior cladding. Drift
under strength load combinations shall not cause collision Drawings
with adjacent structures or exceed the limiting values of
such drifts that may be specified by this code. Shop drawings shall be prepared in advance of fabrication
and give complete information necessary for the fabrication
512.5 Vibration of the component parts of the structure, including the
location, type and size of welds and bolts. Erection
The effect of vibration on the comfort of the occupants and drawings shall be prepared in advance of erection and give
the function of the structure shall be considered. The information necessary for erection of the structure. Shop
sources of vibration to be considered include pedestrian and erection drawings shall clearly distinguish between
loading, vibrating machinery and others identified for the shop and field welds and bolts and shall clearly identify
structure. pretensioned and slip-critical high-strength bolted
connections. Shop and erection drawings shall be made with
512.6 Wind-Induced Motion due regard to speed and economy in fabrication and
erection.
The effect of wind-induced motion of buildings on the
comfort of occupants shall be considered. 513.2 Fabrication

512.7 Expansion and Contraction 513.2.1 Cambering,Curvingand Straightening

The effects of thermal expansion and contraction of a Local application of heat or mechanical means is permitted
building shall be considered. Damage to building cladding to be used to introduce or correct camber, curvature and
can cause water penetration and may lead to corrosion. straightness. The temperature of heated areas, as measured
by approved methods, shall not exceed 593 °C for
512.8 Connection Slip AS14/ASl4M and A852/A852M steel nor 649 °C for other
steels.
The effects of connection slip shall be included in the
design where slip at bolted connections may cause 513.2.2 ThermalCutting
deformations that impair the serviceability of the structure.
Where appropriate, the connection shall be designed to Thermally cut edges shall meet the requirements of A WS
preclude slip. For the design of slip-critical connections see Dl.1, Sections 5.15.1.2, 5.15.4.3 and 5.15.4.4 with the
Sections 510.3.8 and 510.3.9. exception that thermally cut free edges that will be subject
to calculated static tensile stress shall be free of round-
User Note: For more information on connection slip, refer bottom gouges greater than S mm deep and sharp V-shaped
to the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using notches. Gouges deeper than S mm and notches shall be
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts. removed by grinding or repaired by welding.

Reentrant corners, except reentrant corners of beam copes

and weld access holes, shall meet the requirements of A WS
D 1.1, Section AS .16. If another specified contour is
required it must be shown on the contract documents. Beam
copes and weld access holes shall meet the geometrical
requirements of Section S 10.1.6. Beam copes and welds
access holes in shapes that are to be galvanized shall be
ground. For shapes with a flange thickness not exceeding
50 mm the roughness of thermally cut surfaces of copes
shall be no greater than a surface roughness value of
50 µm as defined in ASME B46. J Surface Texture
(Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay). For beam copes
and weld access holes in which the curved part of the access
hole is thermally cut in ASTM A6/A6M hot rolled shapes
with a flange thickness exceeding SO mm and welded built-

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up shnpes with material thickness greater than 50 mm, a Compression joints that depend on contact bearing as part
preheat temperature of not le s than 66 ° shall be applied of the splice strength shall have the bearing surfaces of
prior to thermal cuuin . The thermally cul surface of access individual fabricated pieces prepared by milling, sawing, or
hole in J\ TM A6//\6M hot-rolled ha] es with a flange other suitable means.
thickness exceeding 50 mm and built-up shapes with a
material thickness greater than 50 mm shall be ground and 513.2.7 Dimensional Tolerances
inspected for cracks using magnetic particle inspection in
accordance with ASTM E709. Any crack is unacceptable Dimensional tolerances shall be in accordance with the
regardless of size or location. AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and
Bridges.
User Note: The A WS Surface Roughness Guide for
Oxygen Cutting (A WS C4.1- 77) sample 3 may be used as a 513.2.8 Finish of Column Bases
guide for evaluating the surface roughness of copes m
shapes with flanges not exceeding 50 mm thick. Column bases and base plates shall be finished m
accordance with the following requirements:
513.2.3 Planing of Edges
1. Steel bearing plates 50 mm or less in thickness are
Planing or finishing of sheared or thermally cut edges of permitted without milling, provided a satisfactory
plates or shapes is not required unless specifically called for contact bearing is obtained. Steel bearing plates over
in the contract documents or included in a stipulated edge 50 mm but not over 100 mm in thickness are permitted
preparation for welding. to be straightened by pressing or, if presses are not
available, by milling for bearing surfaces (except as
513.2.4 Welded Construction noted in subparagraphs 2 and 3 of this section), to
obtain a satisfactory contact bearing. Steel bearing
The technique of welding, the workmanship, appearance plates over 100 mm in thickness shall be milled for
and quality of welds, and the methods used in correcting bearing surfaces (except as noted in subparagraphs 2
nonconforming work shall be in accordance with A WS and 3 of this section).
D 1.1 except as modified in Section 510.2.
2. Bottom surfaces of bearing plates and column bases
513.2.5 Bolted Construction that are grouted to ensure full bearing contact on
foundations need not be milled.
Parts of bolted members shall be pinned or bolted and
rigidly held together during assembly. Use of a drift pin in 3. Top surfaces of bearing plates need not be milled when
bolt holes during assembly shall not distort the metal or complete-joint penetration groove welds are provided
enlarge the holes. Poor matching of holes shall be cause for between the column and the bearing plate.
rejection.
513.2.9 Holes for Anchor Rods
Bolt holes shall comply with the provisions of the RCSC
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or Holes for anchor rods shall be permitted to be thermally cut
A490 Bolts, Section 3.3 except that thermally cut holes in accordance with the provisions of Section 513.2.2.
shall be permitted with a surface roughness profile not
exceeding 25 µm as defined in ASME 846.1. Gouges shall 513.2.10 Drain Holes
not exceed a depth of 2 mm.
When water can collect inside HSS or box members, either
Fully inserted finger shims, with a total thickness of not during construction or during service, the member shall be
more than 6 mm within a joint, are permitted in joints sealed, provided with a drain hole at the base, or protected
without changing the strength (based upon hole type) for the by other suitable means.
design of connections. The orientation of such shims is
independent of the direction of application of the load. The 513.2.11 Requirements for Galvanized Members
use of high-strength bolts shall conform to the requirements
of the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using Members and parts to be galvanized shall be designed,
ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, except as modified in Section detailed and fabricated to provide for flow and drainage of
510.3.513.2.6 Compression Joints pickling fluids and zinc and to prevent pressure build-up in
enclosed parts.

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User Note: See The Design of Products to be Hot-Dip 513.4.2 Bracing

Galvanized after Fabrication, American Galvanizer's
Association, and ASTM Al23, Al53, A384 and A780 for The frame of steel skeleton buildings shall be carried up
useful information on design and detailing of galvanized true and plumb within the limits defined in the AJSC Code
members. of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges.
Temporary bracing shall be provided, in accordance with
513.3 Shop Painting the requirements of the Code of Standard Practice for Steel
Buildings and Bridges, wherever necessary to support the
513.3.1 General Requirements loads to which the structure may be subjected, including
equipment and the operation of same. Such bracing shall be
Shop painting and surface preparation shall be in left in place as long as required for safety.
accordance with the provisions of the AISC Code of
Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges. Shop 513.4.3 Alignment
paint is not required unless specified by the contract
documents. No permanent bolting or welding shall be performed until
the adjacent affected portions of the structure have been
513.3.2 Inaccessible Surfaces properly aligned.

Except for contact surfaces, surfaces inaccessible after shop 513.4.4 Fit of Column Compression Joints
assembly shall be cleaned and painted prior to assembly, if and Base Plates
required by the design documents.
Lack of contact bearing not exceeding a gap of 2 mm,
513.3.3 Contact Surfaces regardless of the type of splice used ( partial-joint-
penetration groove welded or bolted), is permitted. If the
Paint is permitted in bearing-type connections. For slip- gap exceeds 2 mm, but is less than 6 mm, and if an
critical connections, the faying surface requirements shall engineering investigation shows that sufficient contact area
be in accordance with the RCSC Specification for Structural does not exist, the gap shall be packed out with nontapered
Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Section 3.2.2(b). steel shims. Shims need not be other than mild steel,
regardless of the grade of the main material.
513.3.4 Finished Surfaces
513.4.5 Field Welding
Machine-finished surfaces shall be protected against
corrosion by a rust inhibitive coating that can be removed Shop paint on surfaces adjacent to joints to be field welded
prior to erection, or which has characteristics that make shall be wire brushed if necessary to assure weld quality.
removal prior to erection unnecessary. Field welding of attachments to installed embedments in
contact with concrete shall be done in such a manner as to
513.3. 5 Surfaces Adjacent to Field Welds avoid excessive thermal expansion of the embedment which
could result in spalling or cracking of the concrete or
Unless otherwise specified in the design documents, excessive stress in the embedment anchors.
surfaces within 50 mm of any field weld location shall be
free of materials that would prevent proper welding or 513.4.6 Field Painting
produce objectionable fumes during welding.
Responsibility for touch-up paintmg, cleaning and field
513.4 Erection painting shall be allocated in accordance with accepted local
practices, and this allocation shall be set forth explicitly in
513.4.1 Alignment of Column Bases the design documents.

Column bases shall be set level and to correct elevation with 513.4.7 Field Connections
full bearing on concrete or masonry.
As erection progresses, the structure shall be securely bolted
or welded to support the dead, wind and erection loads.

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513.5 Quality Control APPENDIX A

The fabricat r hall provide quality control proc dure · Lo INELASTIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
the extent that the Iabricat r deems neces ary 10 a sur that
the work is perf rmed in accordance with thi Specification. A-1.1 General Provisions
In addiu 11 t the fabricator's quality control procedure
material and workmanship at all times may be subject 10 Inelastic analysis is permitted for design according to the
inspection by qualified inspe t rs representing the provisions of Section 502.3.3 (LRFD). Inelastic analysis is
purchaser. If such inspection by repre entati ves r the not permitted for design according to the provisions of
purchaser will be required, il hall be o lated in the design Section 502.3.4 (ASD) except as provided in Section A-1.3.
documents.
A-1.2 Materials
513.5.1 Cooperation
Members undergoing plastic hinging shall have a specified
As far as p ssible the inspection by rcpresentati es of the minimum yield stress not exceeding 450 MPa.
pur ha er shall be made at the fa ricator s plant. The
fabricator shall cooperate with the inspe tor l ermitting A-1.3 Moment Redistribution
acce s for inspection to all plac where work is being done.
The purchaser' inspector shall ·chedul this work for Beams and girders composed of compact sections as
minimum interruption to the work of the fabricator. defined in Section 502.4 and satisfying the unbraced length
requirements of Section A-1.7, including composite
513.5.2 Rejections members, may be proportioned for nine-tenths of the
negative mornent at p nu of support, produced by the
Material or workmanship no! in conformanc with the gravity loading computed by an elastic analysis, provided
provisions of thi hapter may be rejected at any time that the maximum positive moment is increased by one-
during the progress f the work. The fabricator hall receive tenth of the average negative moments. This reduction is not
copie of all reports furnished to the purchaser by the permitted for moments produced by loading on cantilevers
inspection agency. and for design according to Sections A-1.4 through A-1.8 of
this appendix.
513.5.3 Inspection of Welding
If the negative moment is resisted by a column rigidly
Th in p ction or lding shall be performed in accordance framed to the beam or girder, the one-tenth reduction may
with the pro i .ion of AW DI. I except a modified in be used in proportioning the column for combined axial
Section 510.2. When visual inspection is re [uired lo be force and flexure, provided that the axial force does not
performed by A WS certified welding in ipectors, it shall be exceed 0.15</>cFyAg for LRFD or 0.15FyAg/.O.c for
so specified in the design document . When nondestructive ASD,
testing i required the proces , extent and standard of
acceptance hall be clearly defined in the d sign d curnents. where

513.5.4 Inspection of Slip-Critical High- gross area of member, mm2

Strength Bolted Connections. specified minimum yield stress of the compression
flange, MPa
The inspection of slip-critical high-strength bolted resistance factor for compression = 0.90
connections shall be in accordance with the provisions of
safety factor for compression= 1.67
the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM
A325 or A490 Bolts.
A-1.4 Local Buckling
513.5.5 Identification of Steel
Flanges and w bs of memb rs subject to plastic hinging in
combined flexure and axial compression shall be compact
The fabricator hall be able to demonstrate by a written
with width-thickne ratio Jess than or equal to the limiting
procedure and by actual practice a method of material
identification, visible at least through the 'fit-up" operation, Ap defined in Table 502.4.1 or as modified as follows:
for the main structural element of each shipping piece.

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I. For webs of doubly symmetric wide flange members

and rectangular HSS in combined flexure and
compression

A-1.S Stability and Second-Order Effects

Continuous beams not subjected to axial loads and that do

(A-1-1) not contribute to lateral stability of framed structures may
be designed based on a first-order inelastic analysis or a
plastic mechanism analysis. Braced frames and moment
frames may be designed based on a first-order inelastic
analysis or a plastic mechanism analysis provided that
stability and second-order effects are taken into account.

h/tw :5 1. 12 {I (2. 33 - ~) ~ 1. 49 ~ Structures may be designed on the basis of a second-order

~i; </>bPy ~i; inelastic analysis. For beam-columns, connections and
(A-1-2) connected members, the required strengths shall be
where determined from a second-order inelastic analysis, where
equilibrium is satisfied on the deformed geometry, taking
E = modulus of elasticity of steel = 200,000 into account the change in stiffness due to yielding.
MP a
Fy = specified minimum yield stress of the A-I.Sa Braced Frames
type of steel being used, MP a
h = as defined in Section 502.4.2, mm In braced frames designed on the basis of inelastic analysis,
braces shall be designed to remain elastic under the design
Pu= required axial strength in compression, N
loads. The required axial strength for columns and
Py= member yield strength, N
tw = web thickness, mm
compression braces shall not exceed, </>c = (0. 85FyAg)·
<J>b= resistance factor for flexure= 0.90
where

2. For flanges of rectangular box and hollow structural

</>c = 0. 90(LRFD)
sections of uniform thickness subject to bending or
A-I.Sb Moment Frames
compression, flange cover plates, and diaphragm plates
between lines of fasteners or welds
In moment frames designed on the basis of inelastic
analysis, the required axial strength of columns shall not
b/t :5 0. 94 jE/Fy (A-1-3) exceed </>c = ( 0. 75FyAg),
where
where
b as defined in Section 502.4.2, mm </>c = 0. 90(LRFD)
t as defined in Section 502.4.2, mm
A-1.6 Columns and OtherCompression Members
3. For circular hollow sections in flexure
In addition to the limits set in Sections A-1.5.a and A-1.5.b,
the required axial strength of columns designed on the basis
D/t :5 0.045E/Fy (A-1-4)
of inelastic analysis shall not exceed the design strength,
where
</>cP n, determined according to the provisions of Section
505.3.
D = outside diameter of round HSS member, mm
Design by inelastic analysis is permitted if the column

slenderness ratio, L / r, does not exceed j

4. 71 E / F y,

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where. A-1.8 Members under Combined Forces

L laterally unbraced length of a member, mm When inelastic analysis is used for symmetric member
r governing radius of gyration, mm subje ·t to bending and axial force, the provi ions in ection
50 . I apply. Jn la. tic analysi i not permitted for member
User Note: A well-proportioned member will not be subject to l r ·ion and c mbincd torsion. flexure hear
expected to reach this limit. and/or axial force.

A-1.7 Beams and Other Flexural Members A-1.9 Connections

The required moment strength, Mu, of beams designed on onnections adjacent to plastic hinging regions f
the basis of inelastic analysis shall not exceed the design connected member hall b d sign d with ufficient
strength and ductility 10 ustain the forces and def rmations
strength, </>Mn, where imposed under the required loads.
(A-1-6)

</>c = 0. 90(LRFD)
Design by inelastic analysis is permitted for members that
are compact as defined in Section 502.4 and as modified in
Section A-1.4.

The laterally unbraced length, Lb, of the compression

flange adjacent to plastic hinge locations shall not exceed
Lpd, determined as follows.

1. For doubly symmetric and singly symmetric I-shaped

members with the compression flange equal to or larger
than the tension flange loaded in the plane of the web:

where
smaller moment at end of unbraced length
of beam, N-mm
larger moment at end of unbraced length of
beam, N-mm
radius of gyration about minor axis, mm
(M1/M2) is positive when moments
cause reverse curvature and negative for
single curvature.

2. For solid rectangular bars and symmetric box beams:

Lpd = [o.17 + 0.10 (:;)] (~)ry ~ 0.10 (~)ry

(A-1-8)

There is no limit on Lb for members with circular or

square cross sections or for any beam bent about its
minor axis.

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APPENDIX A-2
Us
= (0. 8Fy -
f
f 0)
(A-2-4)
DESIGN FOR PONDING O s
where
A-2.1 Simplified Design for Ponding
fo stress due to the load combination (D + R)
The roof system shall be considered stable for ponding and D nominal dead load
no further investigation is needed if both of the following R nominal load due to rainwater or snow, exclusive of
two conditions are met: the ponding contribution, MPa

(A-2-1) For roof framing consisting of primary and secondary

members, the combined stiffness shall be evaluated as
(A- 2-2) follows: enter Figure A-2-1 at the level of the computed
where stress index UP determined for the primary beam; move
horizontally to the computed Cs value of the secondary
beams and then downward to the abscissa scale. The
combined stiffness of the primary and secondary framing is
sufficient to prevent ponding if the flexibility constant read
504SL! from this latter scale is more than the value of Cp computed
c~---
s Is for the given primary member; if not, a stiffer primary or
column spacing in direction of girder (length of secondary beam, or combination of both, is required.
primary members), m
column spacing perpendicular to direction of girder A similar procedure must be followed using Figure A-2-2.
(length of secondary members), m For roof framing consisting of a series of equally spaced
spacing of secondary members, m wall-bearing beams, the stiffness shall be evaluated as
moment of inertia of primary members, mm4 follows. The beams are considered as secondary members
moment of inertia of secondary members, mm4 supported on an infinitely stiff primary member. For this
moment of inertia of the steel deck supported on case, enter Figure A-2-2 with the computed stress index Us·
secondary members, mm4 per m The limiting value of Cs is determined by the intercept of a
flexibility constant for the supporting beam horizontal line representing the Us value and the curve for
Flexibility constant for one foot width of the roof cp = o.
deck (s = 1. O)
User Note: The ponding deflection contributed by a metal
For trusses and steel Joists, the moment of inertia deck is usually such a small part of the total ponding
deflection of a roof panel that it is sufficient merely to limit
Is shall be decreased 15 percent when used in the above
its moment of inertia per meter of width normal to its span
equation. A steel deck shall be considered a secondary
member when it is directly supported by the primary to 3940l4mm4 /m.
members.
For roof framing consisting of metal deck spanning between
A-2.2 Improved Design for Ponding beams supported on columns, the stiffness shall be
evaluated as follows. Employ Figure A-2-1 or A-2-2 using
The provisions given below are permitted to be used when a as Cs the flexibility constant for a I m width of the roof
more exact determination of framing stiffness is needed deck (S = 1. 0).
than that given in Section A-2.1.

For primary members, the stress index shall be

up
= (0. 8Fy - {0)
f (A-2-3)
O p

For secondary members, the stress index shall be

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34
3.2
3.0
-- ,_ ... .... ,_ _,__,_ ,....,._
, __ - .
j .... ,_._
I
I
-- 1-i
II- -r
,_
,_ <-
APPENDIX A-3
DESIGN FOR FATIGUE
28
- D:=
I A-3.1 General Provisions
I
2.6
2.4
-,-
iJ
II .__
,-- °I J
I
I
, '-
. <- .....
'-
The provisions of this Appendix apply to stresses calculated
-'-
.... v on the basis of service loads. The maximum permitted stress
Q.
2.2
, __ I/ ' ' I
due to unfactored loads is 0. 66F y·
:::i 20
i.s
"<
1.8
·--·· ..,I/

I/ I/ J
I/
I/
I

I/
I

I/
L._
'--
' !:l~ 1-1- J
I/ IJ Stress range is defined as the magnitude of the change in
"'
~"'
1.6 I J ' I/
stress due to the application or removal of the service live
U) 1.4
ivv v II
v II load. In the case of a stress reversal, the stress range shall be
v v
I/
1,.r.1 , IV
12 computed as the numerical sum of maximum repeated
....... 1/k'. .. I/
I/
, vv
v
1.0 I/ / , "' '> /
tensile and compressive stresses or the numerical sum of
/ v -'.
,, I_,, maximum shearing stresses of opposite direction at the
0.8 v
i- t;:L,< ,, I/
,.. 1./
,_. point of probable crack initiation.
0.6 .,... .... ,,. ~
0.4 .,...
- - --
....
.....
,

0.2
......
-~...
'- - ......
......
In the case of complete-joint-penetration groove welds, the
maximum allowable design stress range calculated by Eq.
A-3-1 applies only to welds with internal soundness
0.1 0.2 03 0.4 0.5 06 0.7
meeting the acceptance requirements of Section 6.12.2 or
Upper Limit of Flexibility Constant Gp
6.13.2 of AWS Dl.l.
Figure A-2-1. Limiting flexibility coefficient for the
No evaluation of fatigue resistance is required if the live
primary systems.
load stress range is less than the threshold stress range,
Fm. See Table A-3-1.
3.4
3.2 1:l'/
I

I
., I
I
I
J
I
I
1
I

I No evaluation of fatigue resistance is required if the number

3.0
2.8 o
I
I
I I I
I ' of cycles of application of live load is less than 20,000.
I
I I
2.6 I I I I The cyclic load resi ranee determined by the provisions of
c?
to tructures with iuitable
··- --r,
24 I I
this Appendix i applicable
v I corrosion protection or subject only Lo mildly· corro ive
2.2 J I/ J

g 2.0 If "' I/ I I I atmospheres, such as normal atmospheric conditions.

I

j 1.8
J
1./ J \ .
h.

v I/
J

I/
J

I/
I/
The cyclic load r istancc determined by the provisions of
::! 1.6 I/ 1, this Appendix is applicable only to structures subject to
~ ,..,
vi 1,4 -,;
v
II/
IC' ,
II/ '/ - temperatures not exceeding 300°F 1.50° )
I/ I/
1.2 v ,, e '
1.0
v I/ , v The engineer-of-record shall provide either complete details
, v ,
0.8
L,, 1., including weld sizes or shall specify the planned cycle life
l/ , ,
1., i> L,, and the maximum range of moments, hears and reactions
0.6 v v v
..... I,,'
I,
1....
for the connections.
04
02
......
.-
.....
'""" ·- A-3.2 Calculation of Maximum Stresses and Stress
00
......
- 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
Ranges
Upper Limit of Flexibi/fty Constant Cs
Calculated stresses shall be based upon elastic analysis.
Stresses shall not be amplified by stress concentration
Figure A-2-2. Limiting flexibility coefficient for the
factors for geometrical discontinuities.
secondary systems
For bolts and threaded rods subject to axial tension, the
calculated stresses shall include the effects of prying action,
if any. In the case of axial stress combined with bending,

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the maximum stresses, of each kind, shall be those 3. For tension-loaded plate elements connected at their
determined for concurrent arrangements of the applied load. end by cruciform, T, or corner details with complete-
joint-penetration (CJP) groove welds or partial joint-
For members having symmetric cross sections, the fasteners penetration (PJP) groove welds, fillet welds, or
and welds shall be arranged symmetrically about the axis of combinations of the preceding, transverse to the
the member, or the total stresses including those due to direction of stress, the design stress range on the cross
eccentricity shall be included in the calculation of the stress section of the tension-loaded plate element at the toe of
range. the weld shall be determined as follows:

For axially loaded angle members where the center of a. Based upon crack initiation from the toe of the weld on
gravity of the connecting welds lies between the line of the the tension loaded plate element the design stress range,
center of gravity of the angle cross section and the center of F SR, shall be determined by Eq. A-3-3, for stress
the connected leg, the effects of eccentricity shall be category C which is equal to
ignored. If the center of gravity of the connecting welds lies
outside this zone, the total stresses, including those due to
14. 4 x 1011)0.333
joint eccentricity, shall be included in the calculation of
stress range.
FsR =( N ~ 68.9 (A-3-3)

A-3.3 Design Stress Range b. Based upon crack initiation from the root of the weld
the design stress range, F SR, on the tension loaded
The range of stress at service loads shall not exceed the plate element using transverse PJP groove welds, with
design stress range computed as follows. or without reinforcing or contouring fillet welds, the
design stress range on the cross section at the toe of the
I. For stress categories A, B, B_, C, D, E and E_ the weld shall be determined by Eq. A-3-4, stress category
design stress range, F SR, shall be determined by C' as follows:
Eq. A-3-1.
14.4 x 1011)0.333
CI x 329)0.333
(A-3-1)
FsR = RPJP ( N
Fsn = ( N ~ Fm
(A-3-4)
where where

design stress range, MPa R Pf p is the reduction factor for reinforced or nonreinforced
constant from Table A-3-1 for the category transverse P1p groove welds determined as follows:
number of stress range fluctuations in
design life
number of stress range fluctuations per day
x 365 x years of design life
1. 12 - 1. 01 (!:) + 1. 24 (~))
threshold fatigue stress range, maximum RPJP = t0.167 s 1. 0
( p
stress range for indefinite design life from
Table A-3-1, MPa
If RPJP = 1. 0, use stress category C.
2. For stress category F, the design stress range, F SR,
shall be determined by Eq. A-3-2. 2a = the length of the nonwelded root face in the
direction of the thickness of the tension-loaded
plate, mm
w the leg size of the reinforcing or contouring fillet, if
Ct x 11 x 104)0.167 (A-3-2)
FsR = ( N ~ Fm any, in the direction of the thickness of the tension-
loaded plate, mm
thickness of tension loaded plate, mm

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c. Based upon crack initiation from the roots of a pair of For joints in which the material within the grip is not
transverse fillet welds on opposite sides of the tension limited to steel or joints which are not tensioned to the
loaded plate element the design stress range, requirements of Table 510.3.1, all axial load and moment
F SR, on the cross section at the toe of the welds shall applied to the joint plus effects of any prying action shall be
be determined by Eq. A-3-5, stress category C as assumed to be carried exclusively by the bolts or rods.
follows:
For joints in which the material within the grip is limited to
steel and which are tensioned to the requirements of
14. 4 x 1011)0'333 (A-3-5) Table 510.3.1, an analysis of the relative stiffness of the
FsR = RnL ( N
connected parts and bolts shall be permitted to be used to
determine the tensile stress range in the pretensioned bolts
where
due to the total service live load and moment plus effects of
any prying action. Alternatively, the stress range in the bolts
RnL is the reduction factor for joints using a pair of shall be assumed to be equal to the stress on the net tensile
transverse fillet welds only. area due to 20 percent of the absolute value of the service
load axial load and moment from dead, live and other loads.

0.10 + 1. 24( w /tp)) A-3.5 Special Fabrication and Erection Requirements

RnL ( t0.167 s 1. 0
p
ongltudinal backing bar are permitted to remain in place,
and if u ed shall b continuous. If splicing is necessary for
If RFIL = 1. 0, use stress category C. long joints the I ar shall e joined with complete
p netration bull j int and the reinforcement ground prior to
A-3.4 Bolts and Threaded Parts assembly in the j int.
The range of stress at service loads shall not exceed the In transverse joints subject to tension, backing bars, if used,
stress range computed as follows. shall be removed and the joint back gouged and welded.
1. For mechanically fastened connections loaded in shear, In transverse complete-joint-penetration T and comer joints,
the maximum range of stress in the connected material a reinforcing fillet weld, not less than 6 mm in size shall be
at service loads shall not exceed the design stress range added at re-entrant comers.
computed using Eq. A-3-1 where Cr and FTH are
taken from Section 2 of Table A-3.1. The surface roughness 'of flame cut edges subject to
significant cyclic tensile stress ranges shall not exceed
2. For high-strength bolts, common bolts, and threaded 25 µm, where ASME B46.l is the reference standard.
anchor rods with cut, ground or rolled threads, the
maximum range of tensile stress on the net tensile area Reentrant corners at cuts, copes and weld access holes shall
from applied axial load and moment plus load due to form a radius of not less than 10 mm by predrilling or
prying action shall not exceed the design stress range subpunching and reaming a hole, or by thermal cutting to
computed using Eq. A-3-1. form the radius of the cut. If the radius portion is formed by
thermal cutting, the cut surface shall be ground to a bright
The factor Cf shall be taken as 3. 9 X 108 ( as for metal surface.
stress category E'). The threshold stress, F TH shall be
taken as 48 MPa (as for stress category D). The net For transverse butt joint in regions of high tensile stress,
tensile area is given by Eq. A-3-6. run-off tabs shall be u ed to provide for cascading the weld
termination out ide the finished joint. End dams shall not be
used. Run-off tab shall be removed and the end of the weld
n
At = - 0. 9382P)2 (A-3-6) finished flush with the edge of the member.
4 (db
See Section 510.2.2b for requirements for end returns on
where certain fillet welds subject to cyclic service loading.
pitch, mm per thread
the nominal diameter (body or shank diameter), mm
threads per mm

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Table A-3.1 Fatigue Design Parameters.

Constant Threshold Potential Crack

Description Stress Category
c, FrH MPa Initiation Point
SECTION 1 - PLAIN MATERIAL AW A Y FROM ANY WELDING
1.1 Base metal, except non-coated weathering steel,
with rolled or cleaned surface. Flame-cut edges with Away from all welds or
A 250 x 108 165
surface roughness value of 25 µm or less, but without structural connections
reentrant comers.
1.2 Non-coated weathering steel base metal with
rolled or cleaned surface. Flame-cut edges with Away from all welds or
B 120 x 108 110
surface roughness value of 25 µm or less, but without structural connections
reentrant comers.
1.3 Member with drilled or reamed holes. Member
with reentrant comers at copes, cuts, block-outs or
At any external edge or
other geometrical discontinuities made to B 120 x 108 l 10
at hole perimeter
requirements of Appendix 3.5, except weld access
holes.
1.4 Rolled cross sections with weld access holes made At reentrant comer of
to requirements of Section 510.1.6 and Appendix A- weld access hole or at
3.5. Members with drilled or reamed holes containing c 44 x 108 69 any small hole (may
bolts for attachment of light bracing where there is a contain bolt for minor
small longitudinal component of brace force. connections)
SECTION 2 - CONNECTED MATERIAL IN MECHANICALLY FASTENED JOINTS
2.1 Gross area of base metal in lap joints connected by
Through gross section
high-strength bolts in joints satisfying all requirements B 120 x 108 110
near hole
for slip-critical connections.
2.2 Base metal at net section of high-strength bolted
In net section
joints, designed on the basis of bearing resistance, but
B 120 x 108 110 originating at side of
fabricated and installed to all requirements for slip-
hole
critical connections.
In net section
2.3 Base metal at the net section of other mechanically
fastenedjoints except eye bars and pin plates
D 22 X 108 48 originating at side of
hole
In net section
2.4 Base metal at net section of eyebar head or pin
E 11 x 108 31 originating at side of
plate.
hole

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

I.I and 1.2

(

1.3

(a)~ (b)~ (c)~

1.4

(a)~
~
(b)
m(c)
SECTION 2 - CONNECTED MATERIAL IN ME HANlCALLYFASTENED JOINTS

2.1

............
(a) . (c) [ill
2.2

-~~
(a) •
"'~

(c>@J
2.3
~

(a) c:
~ (b) ~ ~

2.4

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Constant Threshold Potential Crack
Description Stress Category
FrH MPa c, Initiation Point
SECTION 3 - WELDED JOINTS JOINING COMPONENTS OF BUILT-UP MEMBERS
3.1 Base metal and weld metal in members without From surface or
attachments built-up of plates or shapes connected by internal
continuous longitudinal complete-joint-penetration groove B 120 x 108 110 discontinuities in weld
welds, back gouged and welded from second side, or by away from end of
continuous fillet welds. weld
3.2 Base metal and weld metal in members without - From surface or
attachments built-up of plates or shapes, connected by internal
continuous longitudinal complete-joint-penetration groove B' 61 x 108 83 discontinuities in
welds with backing bars not removed, or by continuous weld, including weld
partial-joint-penetration groove welds. attaching; backing bars
From the weld
3 .3 Base metal and weld metal termination of longitudinal
D 22 x 108 48 termination into the
welds at weld access holes in connected built-up members.
web or flange
In connected material
3 .4 Base metal at ends of longitudinal intermittent fillet at start and stop
E 11 x 108 31
locations of any weld
weld segments.
deposit
3.5 Base metal at ends of partial length welded coverplates In flange at toe of end
narrower than the flange having square or tapered ends, weld or in flange at
with or without welds across the ends of coverplates wider termination of
than the flange with welds across the ends. longitudinal weld or
Flange thickness :,::; 20 mm E 11 x 108 31 in edge of flange with
wide coverplates
Flange thickness > 20mm E' 3.9 x 108 18
3.6 Base metal at ends of the partial length welded In edge of flange at
coverplates wider than the flange without welds across the E' 3.9 x 108 18 end of coverplate
ends. weld
SECTION 4 - LONGITUDINAL FILLET WELDED END CONNECTIONS
4.1 Base metal at junction of axially loaded members with Initiating from end of
longitudinally welded end connections. Welds shall be on . any weld termination
extending into the
each side of the axis of the member to balance weld
stresses. base metal
t s 20mm E 11 x 108 31

t > 20mm E' 3.9 x 108 18

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Illustrative Typical Examples

SECTION 3 -WELDED JOINTS JOINING COMPONENTS OF BUILT-UP MEMBERS

3.1

c .) (c)

(b)

3.2
(a)
~

3.3
(b)
(a)
~

3.4
~(b~(c)
(a)

3.5

(
~ ~
(a) (b) (c)

3.6
(a) NoWN1

SECTION 4 - LONGITUDINAL FILLET WELDED END CONNECTlONS

4.1

(b)

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Table A-3.1 ( cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Constant Threshold Potential Crack
Description Stress Category
c, FTH MPa Initiation Point
SECTION 5 - WELDED JOINTS TRANSVERSE TO DIRECTION OF STRESS
5.1 Base metal and weld metal in adjacent to complete- From internal
joint-penetration groove welded splices in rolled or discontinuities in filler
B 120 x 108 110
welded cross sections with welds ground essentially metal or along the
parallel to the direction of stress. fusion boundary
5.2 Base metal and weld metal in or adjacent to complete-
joint-penetration groove welded splices with welds ground From internal
essentially parallel to the direction of stress at transitions discontinuities in filler
in thickness or width made on a slope no greater than 8 to metal or along fusion
20% boundary or at start of
transition when
Fy < 620Mpa B 120 x 108 110
Fy ~ 620MPa
Fy ~ 620Mpa B' 61 x 108 83
5.3 Base metal with Fy equal to or greater than 620 MPa
From internal
and weld metal Ill or adjacent to complete-joint-
discontinuities in filler
penetration groove welded splices with welds ground
B 120 x 108 110 metal or discontinuities
essentially parallel to the direction of stress at transitions
along the fusion
in width made on a radius of not less than 600mm with the
boundary
point of tangency at the end of the groove weld.
5.4 Base metal and weld metal in or adjacent to the toe of From surface
complete-joint-penetration T or comer joints or splices, discontinuity at toe of
with or without transitions in thickness having slopes no c 44 x 108 69 weld extending into
greater than 8 to 20%, when weld reinforcement is not base metal or along
removed. fusion boundary.
5.5 Base metal and weld metal at transverse end Initiating from
connections of tension-loaded plate elements using partial- geometrical
joint- penetration butt or T or comer joints, with discontinuity at toe of
reinforcing or contouring fillets, F SR shall be the smaller weld extending into
of the toe crack or root crack stress range. base metal or,
initiating at weld root
Crack initiating from weld toe: c 44 x 108 69 subject to tension
Eqn. None extending up and then
Crack initiating from weld root: C'
A-3-4 provided out through weld

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Illustrative Typical ·xamples
SECTION 5 - WELDED JOINTS TRANSVERSE TO DIRECTION OF STRESS

5.1

(a) ff+
(b)
5.2

(d)
fy ~90kll (620 MPa)
Cat,B'

5.3

(b) (c)
~ ~90 kal (820 MPe)
Cat.B'

5.4

(d)
(c)

CT?
5.5 Cl fo, polonlloJ etack
!nlU 1ion due to bending

~ten~···-
(e)

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Constant Threshold Potential Crack
Description Stress Category
Cr FrHMPa Initiation Point
SECTION 5-WELDED JOINTS TRANSVERSE TO DIRECTION OF STRESS (cont'd)
5.6 Base metal and filler metal at transverse end Initiating from
connections of tension-loaded plate elements using a pair geometrical
of fillet welds on opposite sides of the plate F SR shall be discontinuity at toe of
the smaller of the toe crack or root crack stress range. weld extending into
base metal or,
Crack initiating from weld toe: c 44 x 108 69
initiating at weld root
Crack initiating from weld root: C" None subject to tension
Eqn. extending up and then
A-3-5 provided
out through weld
5.7 Base metal of tension-loaded plate elements and on From geometrical
girders and rolled beam webs or flanges at toe of discontinuity at toe of
transverse fillet welds adjacent to welded transverse c 44 x 108 69
fillet extending into
stiffeners. base metal
SECTION 6 - BASE METAL AT WELDED TRANSVERSE MEMBER CONNECTIONS
6.1 Base metal at details attached by complete-joint-
penetration groove welds subject to longitudinal loading
only when the detail embodies a transition radius R with
the weld termination ground smooth.
R ;?: 600 mm B 120 x 108 110 Near point of tangency
of radius at edge of
600mm > R ;?: 150mm c 44 x 108 69 member
150mm> R ;?:50mm D 22 X 108 48
50mm> R E 11 x 108 31

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

SECTION 5 - WELDED JOINTS TRANSVERSE TO DIRECTIO OF STRESS cont'd

5.6

5.7

(a) ' lmmatwflil- c

ECTION 6-BASE METAL AT WELDED TRAN VERSE MEMBER ONNECTIONS

6.1

(c)

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Constant Threshold Potential Crack

Description Stress Category
Cr FrHMPa Initiation Point
SECTION 6 - BASE METAL AT WELDED TRANSVERSE MEMBER CONNECTIONS (cont'd)
6.2 Base metal at details of equal thickness attached by
complete-joint-penetration groove welds subject to
transverse loading with or without longitudinal loading
when the detail embodies a transition radius R with the
weld termination ground smooth:

When weld reinforcement is removed:

R ;:::,; 600 mm B 120 x 108 110 Near points of

tangency of radius or
600 mm> R ;:::,; 150 mm c 44 x 108 69 in the weld or at fusion
150 mm > R ;:::,; 50 mm D 22 x 108 48 boundary or member
or attachment
50 mm> R E 11 x 108 31

When weld reinforcement is not removed:

R ;: :,; 600mm c 44 x 108 69 At toe of the weld

either along edge of
600 mm > R ;:::,; 150 mm c 44 x 108 69
member or the
150 mm > R ;:::,; 50 mm D 22 x 108 48 attachment

50mm > R E 11 x 108 31

6.3 Base metal at details of unequal thickness attached by
complete-joint- penetration groove welds subject to
transverse loading with or without longitudinal loading
when the detail embodies a transition radius R with the
weld termination ground smooth.
When weld reinforcement is removed:
At toe of weld along
R > 50mm D 22 x 108 48 edge of thinner
R :5 50 mm E 11 X 108 31 material in weld
termination in small
radius

When weld reinforcement is not removed:

Any radius E 11 x 108 31 At toe of weld along

edge of thinner
material

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Illustrative T >ical Exam iles
SECTION 6 - BASE METAL AT WELDED TRANSVERSE MEMBER TrONS (cont'd
6.2

(c)

~~
(d)

~~· •.. -: .
"\,,\"
~
(e)

6.3

(c)

(d)

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Table A-3. I ( cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Stress Threshold FTH Potential Crack

Description
Category
Constant Cf
MP a Initiation Point
SECTION 6- BASE METAL AT WELDED TRANSVERSE MEMBER CONNECTIONS (cont'd
6.4 Base metal subject to longitudinal stress at transverse
members, with or without transverse stress, attached by
fillet or partial penetration groove welds parallel to
In weld termination
direction of stress when the detail embodies a transition or from the toe of
radius, R, with the weld termination ground smooth: the weld extending
into member
R >50mm D 22 x 108 48
R :'.5: 50mm E 11 x 108 31
SECTION 7 - BASE METAL AT SHORT ATTACHMENTS'
7. I Base metal subject to longitudinal loading at details
attached by fillet welds parallel or transverse to the
direction of stress where the detail embodies no transition
radius and with detail length in direction of stress, a, and
attachment height normal to the surface of the member, b:
a< 50 mm c 44 x 108 69
50 mm :'.5: a :'.5: 12b D 22 x 108 48 In the member at the
end of the weld
or 100 mm

a> 12b or IOOmm

when b is :'.5: 25 mm
E 11 x 108 31
.
a> 12b or !OOmm E' 3.9 x 108 18
when bis> 25 mm
7.2 Base metal subject to longitudinal stress at details
attached by fillet or partial-joint-penetration groove welds,
with or without transverse load on detail, when the detail
In weld termination
embodies a transition, R, with weld termination ground
. extending into
smooth:
member
R >50mm D 22 x 108 48
R :'.5:50mm E 11 x 108 31
1
Attachments" as used herein, is defined as any steel detail welded to a member which, by its mere presence and independent of its
"
loading, causes a discontinuity in the stress flow in the member and thus reduces the fatigue resistance.

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

illustrative T ical Exam les

6.4

(c)

(a)

SECTION 7 - BASE METAL AT SHORT ATTACHMENTS

7.1

(d)
(b)
7.2

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Table A-3.1 (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Constant Threshold Potential Crack
Description Stress Category
c, FrHMPa Initiation Point
SECTION 8 - MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Base metal at stud-type shear connectors attached by At toe of weld in base
fillet or electric stud welding. c 44 x 108 69 metal

8.2 Shear on throat of continuous or intermittent 150 x 1010

F 55 In throat of weld
longitudinal or transverse fillet welds. (Eq. A-3-2)
At end of weld in base
8.3 Base metal at plug or slot welds. E 11 x 108 31
metal

150 x 1010
8.4 Shear on plug or slot welds. F 55 At faying surface
(Eq. A-3-2)

8.5 Not fully tightened high-strength bolts, common bolts,

At the root of the
threaded anchor rods and hanger rods with cut, ground or
E' 3.9 x 108 48 threads extending into
rolled threads. Stress range on tensile stress area due to
the tensile stress area.
live load plus orving action when applicable.

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Table A-3. l (cont.) Fatigue Design Parameters

Illustrative Typical Examples
SECTION 8 - MISCELLANEOUS

8.1

(a) (b)

8.2

8.3

(a)

8.4
~

(a)

8.5

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APPENDIX A-4 s nominal snow load

T nominal forces and deformations due to the
STRUCTURAL DESIGN FOR FIRE design-basis fire defined in Section A-4.2.1
CONDITIONS
A lateral notional load, Ni =
0. 002Yi, as defined in
A-4.1 General Provisions Appendix A-7.2, where Ni = notional lateral load applied
at framing level i and Yi = gravity load from combination
See Definitions. A-4-1 acting on framing level i, shall be applied in
combination with the loads stipulated in Eq. A-4-1. Unless
A-4.1.1 Performance Objective otherwise stipulated by the authority having jurisdiction, D,
Land S shall be the nominal loads specified in ASCE 7.
Structural components, members and building frame
systems shall be designed so as to maintain their load-
A-4.2 Structural Design for Fire Conditions by
bearing function during the design-basis fire and to satisfy
Analysis
other performance requirements specified for the building
occupancy.
It is permitted to design structural members, components
and building frames for elevated temperatures in accordance
Deformation criteria shall be applied where the means of
with the requirements of this section.
providing structural fire resistance, or the design criteria for
fire barriers, requires consideration of the deformation of
A-4.2.1 Design-Basis Fire
the load-carrying structure.
A design-basis fire shall be identified to describe the
Within the compartment of fire origin, forces and
heating conditions for the structure. These heating
deformations from the design-basis fire shall not cause a
conditions shall relate to the fuel commodities and
breach of horizontal or vertical compartmentation.
compartment characteristics present in the assumed fire
area. The fuel load density based on the occupancy of the
A-4.1.2 Design by Engineering Analysis
space shall be considered when determining the total fuel
load. Heating conditions shall be specified either in terms of
The analysis methods in Section A-4.2 are permitted to be
a heat flux or temperature of the upper gas layer created by
used to document the anticipated performance of steel
the fire. The variation of the heating conditions with time
framing when subjected to design-basis fire scenarios.
shall be determined for the duration of the fire.
Methods in Section A-4.2 provide evidence of compliance
with performance objectives established in Section A-4.1.1.
When the analysis methods in Section A-4.2 are used to
demonstrate an equivalency as an alternative material or
The analysis methods in Section A-4.2 are permitted to be
method as permitted by a building code, the design-basis
used to demonstrate an equivalency for an alternative
fire shall be determined in accordance with ASTM El 19.
material or method, as permitted by the building code.
Table A-4.2.1 Properties of Steel at Elevated Temperatures
A-4.1.3 Design by Qualification Testing
Steel
The qualification testing methods in Section A-4.3 are Temperature kE = Em/E ky = Fy111/Fy ku = Fum/Fy
oc
permitted to be used to document the fire resistance of steel
framing subject to the standardized fire testing protocols
20 * * *
required by building codes.
93 1.00 * *
204 0.90 * *
316 0.78 * *
A-4.1.4 Load Combinations and Required Strength 399 0.70 1.00 1.00
427 0.67 0.94 0.94
The required strength of the structure and its elements shall 538 0.49 0.66 0.66
be determined from the following gravity load combination: 649 0.22 0.35 0.35
760 0.11 0.16 0.16
[O. 9 or 1. 2]D + T + 0. SL+ 0. 2S (A-4- l ) 871 0.07 0.07 0.07
982 0.05 0.04 0.04
where 1093 0.02 0.02 0.02
1204 0.00 0.00 0.00
D nominal dead load
* Use ambient nronerties.
L nominal occupancy live load

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A-4.2.1.1 Localized Fire A-4.2.2 Temperatures in Structural Systems

under Fire Conditions
Where the h at release rat rom th fire is in uffici nt l
cause flashover, a localized lire exposure hall be assumed. Temperatures within structural members, components and
In such ca es, U1e luel c mpo: ition arrangement or the fuel frames due to the heating conditions posed by the design·
array and no r area occupied by the fuel shall be used to basis fire shall be determined by a heat transfer analysis.
determine th radiant heat flux from the [lam • and smoke
plume to the structure. Table A-4.2.2 Properties of Concrete at Elevated
Temperatures
A-4.2.1.2 Post-Flashover Compartment Fires Concrete Ecu(%)
T mpernture
Where the h al r lease rat from the lire is sufficient to ·c NWC LWC LWC

caus flashovcr, a p t-flashov r compartment fire shall be 20 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.25
assum d, The determination of the temperature versus time 93 0.95 1.00 0.93 0.34
profile resulting from the fire shall include fuel lo, cl, 204 0.90 1.00 0.75 0.46
ventilation characteristic to th' spac (natural and 288 0.86 1.00 0.61 0.58
mechanical), cornpartm nt dirnensi n and thermal 316 0.83 0.98 0.57 0.62
haracteri Lies of the c mpartm nt boundary. 427 0.71 0.85 0.38 0.80
538 0.54 0.71 0.20 1.06
A-4.2.1.3 Fire Duration 649 0.38 0.58 0.092 1.32
760 0.21 0.45 0.073 1.43
Th lire duration in a parti ular area . hall be determined by 871 0.10 0.31 0.055 1.49
con idcring the total combustible mass in other v ords fuel 982 0.05 0.18 0.036 1.50
load a ailable in the spa e. In the ca e of either a localized 1093 0.01 0.05 0.018 1.50
lire or a post-Ilasho er compartment fire the tirn duration 1204 0.00 0.00 0.00
hall be determined a the total mbustible ma divided
by the mass los rate except where determined from For lightweight concrete (LWC), values of Ecu shall be
Section A-4.2.1.2. obtained from tests.

A-4.2.1.4 Exterior Fires A-4.2.3 Material Strengths at Elevated

Temperatures
The exposure of exterior structure to flame pr Llecting from
windows or other wall openings as a re sult f a post- Material properties at elevated temperatures shall be
llashover ompartrnent fire hall be consider d along with determined from test data. In the absence of such data, it is
the radiation from the interior fire through the opening. The permitted to use the material properties stipulated in this
shape and length of the flame projection shall be used along section. These relationships do not apply for steels with a
v ith the di lance between the flame and the exterior yield strength in excess of 448MPa or concretes with
steelwork to determine the heal flux to the steel. The specified compression strength in excess of 55 MPa.
method identified in ection A-4.2.1.2 shall be used for
describing the characteristi s r th interior compartment A-4.2.3.1 Thermal Elongation
fire.
Thermal expansion of structural and reinforcing steels: For
A-4.2.1.5 Active Fire Protection Systems
calculations at temperatures above 65°C, the coefficient of
thermal expansion shall be 1. 4 X 10-s /0C.
The effects of active fire protection systems shall be
considered when describing the design-basis fire.
Thermal expansion of normal weight concrete: For
Where automatic smoke and heat vents are installed in non- calculations at temperatures above 65°C, the coefficient of
sprinklered spaces, the resulting smoke temperature shall be thermal expansion shall be 1. 8 x 10-5 /°C.
determined from calculation.
Thermal expansion of lightweight concrete: For calculations
at temperatures above 65°C, the coefficient of thermal
expansion shall be 7. 9 x 10-6 /°C.

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A-4.2.3.2 Mechanical Properties at Elevated A-4.2.4.3 Methods of Analysis

Temperatures
A-4.2.4.3a Advanced Methods of Analysis
The deterioration in strength and stiffness of structural
members, components, and systems shall be taken into The methods of analysis in this section are permitted for the
account in the structural analysis of the frame. design of all steel building structures for fire conditions.
The design-basis fire exposure shall be that determined in
The values Fym, Furn, Em, f~m, Ecm, and Ecu at elevated Section A-4.2.1. The analysis shall include both a thermal
temperature to be used in structural analysis, expressed as response and the mechanical response to the design-basis
the ratio with respect to the property at ambient, assumed to fire.
be 20°C, shall be defined as in Tables A-4.2.1 and A-4.2.2.
It is permitted to interpolate between these values. The thermal response shall produce a temperature field in
each structural element as a result of the design-basis fire
A-4.2.4 Structural Design Requirements and shall incorporate temperature dependent thermal
properties of the structural elements and fire-resistive
A-4.2.4.1 General Structural Integrity materials as per Section A-4.2.2.

The structural frame shall be capable of providing adequate The mechanical response results in forces and deflections in
strength and deformation capacity to withstand, as a system, the structural system subjected to the thermal response
the structural actions developed during the fire within the calculated from the design-basis fire. The mechanical
prescribed limits of deformation. The structural system shall response shall take into account explicitly the deterioration
be designed to sustain local damage with the structural in strength and stiffness with increasing temperature, the
system as a whole remaining stable. effects of thermal expansions and large deformations.
Boundary conditions and connection fixity must represent
Continuous load paths shall be provided to transfer all the proposed structural design. Material properties shall be
forces from the exposed region to the final point of defined as per Section A-4.2.3.
resistance. The foundation shall be designed to resist the
forces and to accommodate the deformations developed The resulting analysis shall consider all relevant limit states,
during the design-basis fire. such as excessive deflections, connection fractures, and
overall or local buckling.
A-4.2.4.2 Strength Requirements and Deformation
Limits A-4.2.4.3b Simple Methods of Analysis

Conformance of the structural system to these requirements The methods of analysis in this section are applicable for
shall be demonstrated by constructing a mathematical the evaluation of the performance of individual members at
model of the structure based on principles of structural elevated temperatures during exposure to fire.
mechanics and evaluating this model for the internal forces
and deformations in the members of the structure developed The support and restraint conditions (forces, moments and
by the temperatures from the design-basis fire. boundary conditions) applicable at normal temperatures
may be assumed to remain unchanged throughout the fire
Individual members shall be provided with adequate exposure.
strength to resist the shears, axial forces and moments
determined in accordance with these provisions. 1. Tension members

Connections shall develop the strength of the connected It is permitted to model the thermal response of a
members or the forces indicated above. Where the means of tension element using a one-dimensional heat transfer
providing fire resistance requires the consideration of equation with heat input as directed by the design-basis
deformation criteria, the deformation of the structural fire defined in Section A-4.2.1.
system, or members thereof, under the design-basis fire The design strength of a tension member shall be
shall not exceed the prescribed limits. determined using the provisions of Section 504, with
steel properties as stipulated in Section A-4.2.3 and
assuming a uniform temperature over the cross section
using the temperature equal to the maximum steel
temperature.

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2. Compression members A-4.3 Design by Qualification Testing

It is permitted to model the thermal response of a A-4.3.1 Qualification Standards

compression element using a one-dimensional heat
transfer equation with heat input as directed by the Structural members and components in reel buildings shall
design-basis fire defined in Section A-4.2.1. be qualified for the rating period in onlormance with
TM EI 19. IL hall be p .rmittcd to demonstrate
The design strength of a compression member shall be c rnpliance v ith these requirement using the pr edures
determined using the provisions of Section 505 with specified for steel constructi II in S ction 5 of AS E/ FP •
steel properties as stipulated in Section A-4.2.3. 29.

3. Flexural members A-4.3.2 Restrained Construction

It is permitted to model the thermal response of flexural For floor and roof assemblies and individual beam in
elements using a one-dimensional heat transfer buildings, a restrained condition exists when the
equation to calculate bottom flange temperature and to surrounding or supporting structure is capable of resisting
assume that this bottom flange temperature is constant actions caused by thermal expansion throughout the range
over the depth of the member. of anticipated elevated temperatures.

The design strength of a flexural member shall be Steel beams, girders and frames supporting concrete slabs
determined using the provisions of Section 506 with that are welded or bolted to integral framing members (in
steel properties as stipulated in Section A-4.2.3. other words, columns, girders) shall be considered
restrained construction.
4. Composite floor members
A-4.3.3 Unrestrained Construction
It is permitted to model the thermal response of flexural
elements supporting a concrete slab using a one- Steel beams, girder and frames that do not supp rt a
dimensional heat transfer equation to calculate bottom concrete slab shall be considered unrestrained unle the
flange temperature. That temperature shall be taken as members are b lted or welded to surr uncling construction
constant between the bottom flange and mid-depth of that ha been specifically designed and detailed to re isl
the web and shall decrease linearly by no more than 25 actions caused by thermal expansion.
percent from the mid-depth of the web to the top flange
of the beam. A steel member bearing on a wall in a single span or at the
end span of multiple spans shall be considered unrestrained
The design strength of a composite flexural member unless the wa11 has been designed and detailed to resist
shall be determined using the provisions of Section effects of thermal expansion.
509, with reduced yield stresses in the steel consistent
with the temperature variation described under thermal
response.

A-4.2.4.4 Design Strength

The design strength shall be determined as in Section

502.3.3. The nominal strength, Rn, shall be calculated using
material properties, as stipulated in Section A-4.2.3, at the
temperature developed by the design-basis fire.

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APPENDIX A-5 A-5.2.4 Base Metal Notch Toughness

EVALUATION OF EXISTING Where welded tension splices in heavy shapes and plates as
STRUCTURES defined in Section 501.3 .1 d are critical to the performance
of the structure, the Charpy V-Notch toughness shall be
A-5.1 General Provisions determined in accordance with the provisions of Section
501.3.ld. If the notch toughness so determined does not
These provisions shall be applicable when the evaluation of meet the provisions of Section 501.3.ld, the engineer-of-
an existing steel structure is specified for (a) verification of record shall determine ifremedial actions are required.
a specific set of design loadings or (b) determination of the
available strength of a load resisting member or system. The A-5.2.5 Weld Metal
evaluation shall be performed by structural analysis
(Section A-5.3), by load tests (Section A-5.4), or by a Where structural performance is dependent on existmg
combination of structural analysis and load tests, as welded connections, representative samples of weld metal
specified in the contract documents. Where load tests are shall be obtained. Chemical analysis and mechanical tests
used, the engineer-of-record shall first analyze the structure, shall be made to characterize the weld metal. A
prepare a testing plan, and develop a written procedure to determination shall be made of the magnitude and
prevent excessive permanent deformation or catastrophic consequences of imperfections. If the requirements of A WS
collapse during testing. DI. I are not met, the engineer-of-record shall determine if
remedial actions are required.
A-5.2 Material Properties
A-5.2.6 Bolts and Rivets
A-5.2.1 Determinationof RequiredTests
Representative samples of bolts shall be inspected to
The Engineer-of-Record shall determine the specific t.ests determine markings and classifications. Where bolts cannot
that are required from Section A-5.2.2 through A-5.2.6 and be properly identified visually, representative samples shall
specify the locations where they are required. Where be removed and tested to determine tensile strength in
available, the use of applicable project records shall be accordance with ASTM F606 or ASTM F606M and the bolt
permitted to reduce or eliminate the need for testing. classified accordingly. Alternatively, the assumption that
the bolts are ASTM A307 shall be permitted. Rivets shall be
A-5.2.2 Tensile Properties assumed to be ASTM A502, Grade 1, unless a higher grade
is established through documentation or testing.
Tensile properties of members shall be considered in
evaluation by structural analysis (Section A-5.3) or load A-5.3 Evaluation by StructuralAnalysis
tests (Section A-5.4). Such properties shall include the yield
stress, tensile strength and percent elongation. Where A-5.3.1 Dimensional Data
available, certified mill test reports or certified reports of
tests made by the fabricator or a testing laboratory in All dimensions used in the evaluation, such as spans,
accordance with ASTM A6/A6M or A568/A568M, as column heights, member spacings, bracing locations, cross
applicable, shall be permitted for this purpose. Otherwise, section dimensions, thicknesses and connection details,
tensile tests shall be conducted in accordance with shall be determined from a field survey. Alternatively, when
ASTMA370 from samples cut from components of the available, it shall be permitted to determine such
structure. dimensions from applicable project design or shop drawings
with field verification of critical values.
A-5.2.3 Chemical Composition
A-5.3.2 StrengthEvaluation
Where welding is anticipated for repair or modification of
existing structures, the chemical composition of the steel Forces (load effects) in members and connections shall be
shall be determined for use in preparing a welding determined by structural analysis applicable to the type of
procedure specification (WPS). Where available, results structure evaluated. The load effects shall be determined for
from certified mill test reports or certified reports of tests the loads and factored load combinations stipulated in
made by the fabricator or a testing laboratory in accordance Section 502.2. The available strength of members and
with ASTM procedures shall be permitted for this purpose. connections shall be determined from applicable provisions
Otherwise, analyses shall be conducted in accordance with of Sections 502 through 511 of this Specification.
ASTM A751 from the samples used to determine tensile
properties, or from samples taken from the same locations.

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A-5.3.3 Serviceability Evaluation A-5.4.2 Serviceability Evaluation

Where required, the deformations at service loads shall be When load tests are prescribed, the structure shall be loaded
calculated and reported. incrementally Lo the service l ad level. Deformati ns shall
be monitored for a perio I < f one hour. ' he tructure shall
A-5.4 Evaluation by Load Tests then be uni aded and the deformation recorded.

A-5.4.1 Determination of Load Rating by Testing A-5.5 Evaluation Report

To determine the load rating of an existing floor or roof After the evaluati n of an exrsung stru ture ha· been
structure by testing, a test load shall be applied completed, the engineer-of-record shall prepare a report
incrementally in accordance with the engineer of record's documenting the evaluation. The report hall indicate
plan. The structure shall be visually inspected for signs of , hether the evaluai ion was performed by uructural
distress or imminent failure at each load level. Appropriate analysis by load t ting or by a combination r stru rural
measures shall be taken if these or any other unusual analysis and load testing. Furtherm re when testing i
conditions are encountered. p rf rrned, the r port shall include the loads and I ad
combinati n used and the I ad-deformati n and time-
The tested strength of the stmcture shall be taken as the deformation relationships obser ed. All relevant
maximum applied test load plus the in-situ dead load. The information obtained from design drawings mill test reports
live load rating of a floor structure shall be determined by and auxiliary material Le ting shall also be rep tied. Finally
setting the tested strength equal to 1. 2D + 1. 6L, where the report shall indicate whether the structure, including all
D is the nominal dead load and L is the nominal live load members and connection , i. adequate t withstand the I ad
rating for the structure. effects.

The nominal live load rating of the floor stmcture shall not
exceed that which can be calculated using applicable
provisions of the specification. For roof strnctures, Lr , S,
or R as defined in the Symbols, shall be substituted for L.
More severe load combinations shall be used where
required by this code. Periodic unloading shall be
considered once the service load level is attained and after
the onset of inelastic structural behavior is identified to
document the amount of permanent set and the magnitude
of the inelastic deformations. Deformations of the structure,
such as member deflections, shall be monitored at critical
locations during the test, referenced to the initial position
before loading. It shall be demonstrated, while maintaining
maximum test load for one hour that the deformation of the
structure does not increase by more than 10 percent above
that at the beginning of the holding period. It is permissible
to repeat the sequence if necessary to demonstrate
compliance.

Deformations of the structure shall also be recorded 24

hours after the test loading is removed to determine the
amount of permanent set. Because the amount of acceptable
permanent deformation depends on the specific structure, no
limit is specified for permanent deformation at maximum
loading. Where it is not feasible to load test the entire
structure, a segment or zone of not less than one complete
bay, representative of the most critical conditions, shall be
selected.

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APPENDIXA-6 For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)

STABILITY BRACING FOR

p = required axial compressive strength using LRFD
COLUMNS AND BEAMS r load combinations, N

A-6.1 General Provisions For design according to Section 5023.4 (ASD)

Bracing is assumed to be perpendicular to the members to

be braced; for inclined or diagonal bracing, the brace p = required axial compressive strength using ASD load
strength (force or moment) and stiffness (force per unit r combinations, N
displacement or moment per unit rotation) shall be adjusted
for the angle of inclination. The evaluation of the stiffness A-6.3.2 Nodal Bracing
furnished by a brace shall include its member and geometric
properties, as well as the effects of connections and The required brace strength is
anchoring details.
(A-6-3)
Two general types of bracing systems are considered,
relative and nodal. A relative brace controls the movement The required brace stiffness is
of the brace point with respect to adjacent braced points. A
nodal brace controls the movement at the braced point
without direct interaction with adjacent braced points. The
available strength and stiffness of the bracing shall equal or Pbr
1 (8Pr) (LRFD)
= </> r'; Pbr = n (8 ~r) (ASD)
exceed the required limits unless analysis indicates that
smaller values are justified by analysis. (A-6-4)

A second-order analysis that includes an initial out-of- </> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD)

straightness of the member to obtain brace strength and
stiffness is permitted in lieu of the requirements of this
appendix. For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)

A-6.2 Column Bracing Pr = required axial compressive strength using LRFD

load combinations, N
It is permitted to brace an individual column at end and
intermediate points along its length by either relative or For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)
nodal bracing systems. It is assumed that nodal braces are
equally spaced along the column. Pr = required axial compressive strength using ASD load
combinations, N
A-6.2.1 RelativeBracing
A-6.3 Beams Bracing
The required brace strength is
At points of support for beams, girders and trusses, restraint
against rotation about their longitudinal axis shall be
(A-6-1)
provided. Beam bracing shall prevent the relative
displacement of the top and bottom flanges, in other words,
The required brace stiffness is twist of the section. Lateral stability of beams shall be
provided by lateral bracing, torsional bracing or a

Pbr
1 (2Pr) (LRFD)
= </> r'; Pbr = n (2 ~r) (ASD) combination of the two. In members subjected to double
curvature bending, the inflection point shall not be
considered a brace point.
(A-6-2)
where

</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n = 2. OO(ASD)

Lb = distance between braces, mm

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A-6.3.1 Lateral Bracing where

Bracing shall be attached near the compression flange, </> = 0. 75(LRFD) n= 2. OO(ASD)
except for a cantilevered member, where an end brace shall
be attached near the top (tension) flange. Lateral bracing For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD)
shall be attached to both flanges at the brace point nearest
the inflection point for beams subjected to double curvature M = required flexural strength using LRFD load
bending along the length to be braced. r combinations, N-mm

A-6.3.1.1.1 Relative Bracing For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)

The required brace strength is M = required flexural strength using ASD load
r combinations, N-mm
(A-6-5)
When Lb is less than Lq, the maximum unbraced length for
The required brace stiffness is
Mr, then Lb in

Eq. A-6-8 shall be permitted to be taken equal to Lq.

A-6.3.2 Torsional Bracing

where IL i permitted to provide either nodal r continuous

tor ional bracing along the beam length. It is permitted to
</> = 0. 75(LRFD) n = 2. OO(ASD) · attach the bracing at any cross- ecti nal location and it need
not be attached near the compression flange, The
connection between a torsional brace and the beam shall be
h0 distance between flange centroids, mm
able to support the required moment given below.
Cd 1.0 for bending in single curvature; 2.0 for double
curvature; Cd = 2. 0 only applies to the brace A-6.3.2.2.1 Nodal Bracing
closest to the inflection point
Lb = laterally unbraced length, mm The required bracing moment is

For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD) 0.024MrLr

Mr=----- (A-6-9)
Mr = required flexural strength using LRFD load nCuL/J
combinations, N-mm
The required cross-frame or diaphragm bracing stiffness is
For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)
Pr
Mr = required flexural strength using ASD load PTB = ( 1-- Pr) (A-6-10)
combinations, N-mm
where
e.;
A-6.3.1.1.2 Nodal Bracing

The required brace strength is Pr = - 1 (2. 4LM;) (LRFD) Pr = n (2. 4LM;) (ASD)
tp nElyCb 2 nElyCb 2

(A-6- 7) (A-6-11)

The required brace stiffness is

p sec
_ 3. 3E (1. Sh12t!
- h
0
+
t5
12
b:) (A-6-12)
0

Pbr = t;'I'1 (10MrCd)

L h
b
(LRFD)
O
Pbr = n (.10MrCd)
L h
b O
(ASD) where

(A-6-8) </> = 0. 75(LRFD) n = 3. OO(ASD)

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User Note: fi = 1. 52/</J = 3. 00 in Eq. A-6-11 because A-6.4 Beaam-Column Bracing

the moment term is squared.
For bracing of beam-columns, the required strength and
= span length, mm stiffness for the axial force shall be determine as specified
number of nodal braced points within the span in Section 6.2, and the required strength and stiffness for the
modulus of elasticity of steel = 200,000 MPa flexure shall be determined as specified in Section 6.3. The
out-of-plane moment of inertia, mm4 values so determine shall be combines as follows:
modification factor defined in Section 506
a. When relative lateral bracing is used, the required
beam web thickness, mm
strength shall be taken as the sum of the values
web stiffener thickness, mm determined using Eq. A-6-l and A-6-5, and the
stiffener width for one-sided stiffeners (use twice required stiffness shall be taken as the sum of the
the individual stiffener width for pairs of values determined using Eqs. A-6-2 and A-6-6.
stiffeners), mm
Pr brace stiffness excluding web distortion, b. When nodal lateral bracing is used, the required
N-mm/radian strength shall be taken as the sum of the values
«; web distortional stiffness, including the effect of
web transverse stiffeners, if any, N-mm/radian
determined using Eqs. A-6-3 and A-6-7, and the
required stiffness shall be taken as the sum of the
values determined using Eqs A-6-4 and A-6-8. In Eqs.
For design according to Section 502.3.3 (LRFD) A-6-4 and A-6-8, Lb for beam-columns shall be taken
as the actual unbraced length; the provisions in Section
Mr = required flexural strength using LRFD load 6.2.2 and 6.3.1 b that Lb need not be taken less than the
combinations, N-mm
maximum permitted effective length based upon Pr
and Mr shall not be applied.
For design according to Section 502.3.4 (ASD)

c. When torsional bracing is provided for flexure in

Mr required flexural strength using ASD load
combination with relative or nodal bracing for axial
combinations, N-mm
force, the required strength and stiffness shall be
combined or distributed in a manner that is consistent
If Psec < Pr, Eq. A-6-10 is negative, which indicates that with the resistance provided by the element(s) of the
torsional beam bracing will not be effective due to actual bracing details.
inadequate web distortional stiffness.

When required, the web stiffener shall extend the full depth
of the braced member and shall be attached to the flange if
the torsional brace is also attached to the flange.
Alternatively, it shall be permissible to stop the stiffener
short by a distance equal to 4tw from any beam flange that
is not directly attached to the torsional brace. When Lb is
less than Lq , then Lb in Eq. A-6-9 shall be permitted to be
taken equal to Lq.

A-6.3.1.2.2 Continuous Torsional Bracing

For continuous bracing, use Eqs. A-6-9, A-6-10 and A-6-13

with L/n taken as 1.0 and Lb taken as Lq; the bracing
moment and stiffness are given per unit span length. The
distortional stiffness for an unstiffened web is

3. 3Et!
(A-6-13)
Psec = 12ho

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where
APPENDIXA-7
DIRECT ANALYSIS METHOD required axial compressive strength under
LRFD or ASD load combinations, N
A-7.1 General Requirements rr:2 El/ L 2, evaluated in the plane of bending
and a = 1. O(LRF D) a = 1. 6(ASD)
Members shall satisfy the provisions of Section 508.1 with
the nominal column strengths, P n, determined using 2. A notional load, Ni = 0. 002Yi, applied
K = 1. 0. The required strengths for members, independently in two orthogonal directions, shall be
connections and other structural elements shall be applied as a lateral load in all load combinations. This
determined using a second order elastic analysis with the load shall be in addition to other lateral loads, if any,
constraints presented in Section A-7 .3.
where
All component and connection deformations that contribute
to the lateral displacement of the structure shall be
notional lateral load applied at level i , N
considered in the analysis. gravity load from the LRFD load combination
or 1.6 times the ASD load combination
A-7.2 Notional Loads
applied at level i, N
Notional loads shall be applied to the lateral framing system
The notional load coefficient of 0.002 is based on an
to account for the effects of geometric imperfections,
assumed initial story out-of-plumbness ratio of 1/500.
inelasticity, or both. Notional loads are lateral loads that are
Where a smaller assumed out-of-plumbness is justified,
applied at each framing level and specified in terms of the
the notional load coefficient may be adjusted
gravity loads applied at that level. The gravity load used to
proportionally.
determine the notional load shall be equal to or greater than
the gravity load associated with the load combination being
For frames where the ratio of second-order drift to first-
evaluated. Notional loads shall be applied in the direction
order drift is equal to or less than 1.5, it is permissible
that adds to the destabilizing effects under the specified load
combination. to apply the notional load, N i, as a minimum lateral
load for the gravity-only load combinations and not in
combination with other lateral loads.
A- 7.3 Design-Analysis Constraints
For all cases, it is permissible to use the assumed out-
1. The second-order analysis shall consider both P - O
of-plumbness geometry in the analysis of the structure
and P - .1 effects. It is permitted to perform the in lieu of applying a notional load or a minimum lateral
analysis using any general second-order analysis load as defined above.
method, or by the amplified first-order analysis method
of Section 503.2, provided that the 81 and 82 factors User Note: The unreduced stiffnesses (El and AE) are
are based on the reduced stiffnesses defined in used in the above calculations. The ratio of second-
Eqs. A-7-2 and A-7-3. Analyses shall be conducted
order drift to first-order drift can be represented by 82,
according to the design and loading requirements
as calculated using Eq. 503.2-3. Alternatively, the ratio
specified in either Section 502.3.3 (LRFD) or Section
can be calculated by comparing the results of a second-
502.3.4 (ASD). For ASD, the second-order analysis
order analysis to the results of a first-order analysis,
shall be carried out under 1.6 times the ASD load
where the analyses are conducted either under LRFD
combinations and the results shall be divided by 1.6 to
load combinations directly or under ASD load
obtain the required strengths.
combinations with a 1.6 factor applied to the ASD
gravity loads.
Methods of analysis that neglect the effects of P - ti
on the lateral displacement of the structure are
permitted where the axial loads in all members whose
flexural stiffnesses are considered to contribute to the
lateral stability of the structure satisfy the following
limit:

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3. A reduced flexural stiffness, E r,

(A-7-2)
DINGS
shall be used for all members whose flexural stiffness is
considered to contribute to the lateral stability of the SYMBOLS
structure,
Cross-sectional area of a horizontal boundary
where element (HBE), mm2
Cross-sectional area of a vertical boundary
/ moment of inertia about the axis of bending, element (VBE), mm/
mm" Flange area, mm2
Tb l.Ofor«Pr/Py$0.5 Gross area, mm2
4[aPr/Py(1- aPr/Py)]for Area of the yielding segment of steel core,
«Pr/Py$ 0.5 mm2
Pr required axial compressive strength under Minimum area of tie reinforcement, mrrr'
LRFD or ASD load combinations, N Horizontal area of the steel plate in
Py AFy , member yield strength, N composite shear wall, mm2
Area oflink stiffener, mm2
and a= 1. O(LRFD) a= 1. 6(ASD) Link web area, mrrr'
Ratio of required strength to available
strength
In lieu of using Tb < 1. 0 where aP rl Py s 0: 5, Coefficient relating relative brace stiffness
Tb = 1. 0 may be used for all members, provided that and curvature
an additive notional load of O.OOlfi is added to the Deflection amplification
notional load required in (2). Parameter used for determining the
approximate fundamental period
4. A reduced axial stiffness, EA*, D Dead load due to the weight of the structural
elements and permanent features on the
EA*= 0.8EA (A-7-3) building
D Outside diameter of round HSS, mm
shall be used for members whose axial stiffness is E Earthquake load
considered to contribute to the lateral stability of the E Effect of horizontal and vertical earthquake-
structure, where A is the cross-sectional member area. induced loads
E Modulus of elasticity of steel, 200,000 MPa
El Flexural elastic stiffness of the chord
members of the special segment, N-mm2
Specified minimum yield stress of the type
of steel to be used, MPa. As used in the
Specification, "yield stress" denotes either
the minimum specified yield point (for
those steels that have a yield point) or the
specified yield strength (for those steels that
do not have a yield point)
F y of a beam, MPa
F y of a column, MPa
Specified minimum yield stress of the ties,
MP a
Fysc Specified minimum yield stress of the steel
core, or actual yield stress of the steel core as
determined from a coupon test, MPa
Specified minimum tensile strength, MPa

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H Height of story, which may be taken as the Required axial strength of a column using
distance between the centerline of floor ASD load combinations, N
framing at each of the levels above and Required compressive strength using ASD
below, or the distance between the top of load combinations, N
floor slabs at each of the levels above and Required strength of lateral brace at ends of
below, mm the link, N
Moment of inertia, mm" Avai I able axial strength of a column, N
Moment of inertia of a vertical boundary Nominal axial strength of a column, N
element (VBE) taken perpendicular to the Nominal compressive strength of the
direction of the web plate line, mm" composite column calculated in accordance
K Effective length factor for prismatic member with the Specification, N
L Live load due to occupancy and moveable Nominal axial compressive strength of
equipment, kN diagonal members of the special segment, N
Span length of the truss, mm Nominal axial tensile strength of diagonal
Distance between VBE centerlines, mm members of the special segment, N
Length between points which are either Nominal axial strength of a composite
braced against lateral displacement of column at zero eccentricity, N
compression flange or braced against twist of Required compressive strength, N
the cross section, mm Required axial strength of a column or a link
Link length, mm using LRFD load combinations, N
Clear distance between VBE flanges, mm Required axial strength of a composite
column, N
Distance between plastic hinge locations, mm
Required compressive strength using LRFD
Limiting laterally unbraced length for full load combinations, N
plastic flexural strength, uniform moment Nominal axial yield strength of a member,
case, mm
equal to F y Ag, N
Limiting latetally unbraced length for plastic
analysis, mm Axial yield strength of steel core, N
Length of the special segment, mm Maximum unbalanced vertical load effect
Required flexural strength, using ASD load applied to a beam by the braces, N
combinations, N-mm Axial forces and moments generated by at
Additional moment due to shear least 1.25 times the expected nominal shear
amplification from the location of the plastic strength of the link
hinge to the column centerline based on ASD Seismic-response modification coefficient
load combinations, N-mm Nominal strength, N
Nominal flexural strength, N-mm Ratio of the expected tensile strength to the
Nominal flexural strength of the chord specified minimum tensile strength Fu, as
member of the special segment, N-mm related to over strength in material yield
Nominal plastic flexural strength, N-mm stress
Nominal plastic flexural strength modified by Ry
axial load, N-mm Required strength
Nominal plastic flexural strength of the Panel zone nominal shear strength
beam, N-mm Ratio of the expected yield stress to the
Expected plastic moment, N-mm
specified minimum yield stress, F y
Nominal plastic flexural strength of the Required shear strength using ASD load
column, N-mm combinations, N
Expected flexural strength, N-mm Nominal shear strength of a member, N
Additional moment due to shear Expected vertical shear strength of the
amplification from the location of the plastic special segment, N
hinge to the column centerline based on Nominal shear strength of the steel plate in a
LRFD load combinations, N-mm composite plate shear wall, N
Required flexural strength, using LRFD load Nominal shear strength of an active link, N
combinations, N-mm
Nominal shear strength of an active link
Mu,exp Expected required flexural strength, N-mm
modified by the axial load magnitude, N

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 Required shear strength using LRFD load t Thickness of element, mm
combinations, N t Thickness of column web or doubler plate,
Ycon Distance from top of steel beam to top of mm
concrete slab or encasement, mm Thickness of beam flange, mm
YPNA Maximum distance from the maximum
Thickness of column flange, mm
concrete compression fiber to the plastic
neutral axis, mm Thickness of flange, mm
Plastic section modulus ofa member, mnr' Minimum wall thickness of concrete-ti] led
Plastic section modulus of the beam, 1111113 rectangular HSS, mm
Plastic section modulus of the column, mrrr' Thickness of panel zone including doubler
plates, mm
Plastic section modulus x-axis, mrrr'
Thickness of web, mm
Minimum plastic section modulus at the
Width of panel zone between column
reduced beam section, 1111113
flanges, mm
b Width of compression element as defined in
x Parameter used for determining the
Specification Section502.4. l, mm
approximate fundamental period (I-R2)
Width of column flange, mm
Minimum plastic section modulus at the
Flange width, mm reduced beam section.mrrr'
Width of the concrete cross-section minus the Moment at beam and column centerline
width of the structural shape measured determined by projecting the sum of the
perpendicular to the direction of shear, mm nominal column plastic moment strength,
Nominal fastener diameter, mm reduced by the axial stress P ucf Ag, from the
Overall beam depth, mm top and bottom of the beam moment
Overall column depth, mm connection
Overall panel zone depth between continuity Moment at the intersection of the beam and
plates, mm column centerlines determined by projecting
e EBF link length, mm the beam maximum developed moments
Specified compressive strength of concrete, from the column face. Maximum developed
f'c
MP a moments shall be determined from test
h Clear distance between flanges less the fillet results
or corner radius for rolled shapes; and for p Compression strength adjustment factor
built-up sections, the distance between Ll Design story drift
adjacent lines of fasteners or the clear Deformation quantity used to control loading
Llb
distance between flanges when welds are of test specimen (total brace end rotation for
used; for tees, the overall depth; and for the subassernblage test specimen; total brace
rectangular HSS, the clear distance between axial Deformation for the brace test
the flanges less the inside corner radius on specimen)
each side, mm Value of deformation quantity,
h Distance between horizontal boundary corresponding to the design story drift
element centerlines, mm
Value of deformation quantity, Llb, at first
Cross-sectional dimension of the confined
significant yield oftest specimen
core region in composite columns measured
Safety factor
center-to-center of the transverse
reinforcement, mm Safety factor for flexure = 1.67
Distance between flange centroids, mm Safety factor for compression= 1.67
Unbraced length between stitches of built-up Horizontal seismic overstrength factor
bracing members, mm Safety factor for shear strength of panel zone
l Unbraced length of compression or bracing of beam-to-column connections
member, mm a Angle of diagonal members with the
Governing radius of gyration, mm horizontal
Radius of gyration about y-axis, mm a Angle of web yielding in radians, as
measured relative to the vertical
Spacing of transverse reinforcement
Deformation quantity used to control loading
measured along the longitudinal axis of the
oftest specimen
structural composite member, mm
Thickness of connected part, mm Value of deformation quantity Ii at first
t
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p' Ratio of required axial force Pu to required PART2B

shear strength Vu of a link
Limiting slenderness parameter for compact
SECTIONS14
element STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDING
Resistance factor PROVISIONS
'Pb Resistance factor for flexure
'Pc Resistance factor for compression 514.1 Scope
'Pv Resistance factor for shear strength of panel
zone of beam-to-column connections The Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings,
'Pv Resistance factor for shear hereinafter referred to as these Provisions, shall govern the
'Pv Resistance factor for the shear strength of a design, fabrication and erection of structural steel members
composite column and connections in the seismic load resisting systems
(J Interstory drift angle, radians (SLRS) and splices in columns that are not part of the
Link rotation angle SLRS, in buildings and other structures, where other
Ytotal
Strain hardening adjustment factor structures are defined as those structures designed,
w
fabricated and erected in a manner similar to buildings, with
building-l ike vertical and lateral load-resisting-elements.
These Provisions shall apply when the seismic response
modification coefficient, R, (as specified in the NSCP code)
is taken greater than 3, regardless of the seismic design
category. When the seismic response modification
coefficient, R, is taken as 3 or less, the structure is not
required to satisfy these Provisions, unless specifically
required by the NSCP code.

These Provisions shall be applied in conjunction with

Chapter 5 Steel and Metal, hereinafter referred to as the
Specification. Members and connections of the SLRS shall
satisfy the requirements of the NSCP code, the
Specification, and these Provisions.

Wherever these provisions refer to the NSCP code and there

is no local building code, the loads, load combinations,
system limitations and general design requirements shall be
those in SEI/ASCE 7.

User Note: The NSCP code generally restricts buildings

designed with an R factor of 3 or less to seismic design
categories (SDC) A, B or C; however, some systems such as
cantilever columns that have R factors less than 3 are
permitted in SDC D and above and these Provisions apply.
See the NSCP code for specific system limitations.

Part 2A includes a Glossary that is specifically applicable to

this Part, and Section B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6 and B-7

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SECTION 515 ONS 6

REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS, GENERAL SEISMIC DESIGN
OD S, D TANDARDS REQUJREME TS
The documents referenced in these Provisions shall include The required strength and other seismic provrsions for
those listed in Specification Section 501.2 with the seismic Zones 2 and 4 including limitations on height and
following additions and modifications: irregularity shall be as specified in the NSCP code.

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) The design story drift shall be determined as required in the
NSCP code.
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, ANSI/A/SC
360-05 Prequalified Connections for Special and
Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic
Applications, ANSI/A/SC 358-05

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

Recommended Practice for the Training and Testing of

Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ASNT SNT TC-la-2001

Standard for the Qualification and Certification of

Nondestructive Testing Personnel, ANSVASNT CP-189-
2001

American Welding Society (A WS)

Standard Methods for Determination of the Diffusible

Hydrogen Content of Martensitic, Bainitic, and Ferritic
Steel Weld Metal Produced by Arc Welding, A WS A4.3-
93R

Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds-U.S.

Customary, ANSI/ A WS B4.0-98

Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds-Metric

Only, ANSVA WS B4.0M:2000

Standard for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors, A WS

B5.l:2003

Describing Oxygen-Cut Surfaces, A WS C4. l

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel

Moment-Frame Buildings, FEMA 350, July 2000

DAO 07:2008 Mandatory PNS for Equal Leg Angle Beams

DAO 05:2002 Mandatory PNS for Steel Bars

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SECTION517 SECTION518
LOADS, LOAD COMBINATIONS, STRUCTURAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
AND NOMINAL STRENGTHS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SHOP
DRAWINGS,AND ERECTION
517.1 Loads and Load Combinations
DRAWINGS
The loads and food combinations shall b as stipulated by
the N' P code. Wh re amplified ei. mic loads are required 518.1 Structural Design Drawings and Specifications
by these Provi ion , the horizontal portion uf the earthquake
load E as defined in the NS 'P code shall be multi] lied by Structural design drawings and specifications shall show the
work to be performed, and include items required by the
the overstrength factor, !10, prescribed by the NSCP code.
Specification and the following, as applicable:
517.2 Nominal Strength
1. Designation of the seismic load resisting system
(SLRS)
The nominal strength of systems, members and connections
shall comply with the Specification, except as modified
2. Designation of the members and connections that are
throughout these Section.
part of the SLRS

3. Configuration of the connections

4. Connection material specifications and sizes

5. Locations of demand critical welds

6. Lowest anticipated service temperature (LAST) of the

steel structure, if the structure is not enclosed and
maintained at a temperature of 10 °C or higher

7. Locations and dimensions of protected zones

8. Locations where gusset plates are to be detailed to

accommodate inelastic rotation

9. Welding requirements as specified m Section B-6,

Section B-6.2.

U er Note: These Pr visions hould be consistent with the

Code f Standard Practice, a designated in Section 501.4 of
the Specification. There may· be specific connection and
applications f r which details are not spe ifically addressed
by Ute Provi ions. If uch a condition exists, the contract
documents hould include appropriate requirements or
those applications. These may include nonde tructive
te ting requirements beyond those in Section B-2, bolt hole
fabrication requirements beyond those permiued by the
pecification, bolting requirement other than those in the
Re earch ouncil on tructural onne lion (R )
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or
A490 Bolts, or welding requirements other than those in
Section B-6.

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518.2 Shop Drawings

SECTION519
Shop drawings shall include items required by the MATERIALS
Specification and the following, as applicable:
1. Designation of the members and connections that are 519.l Material Specifications
part of the SLRS
Structural steel used in the seismic load resisting system
2. Connection material specifications (SLRS) shall meet the requirements of Specification Section
3. Locations of demand critical shop welds 501.3.1.1, except as modified in these Provisions. The
specified minimum yield stress of steel to be used for
4. Locations and dimensions of protected zones members in which inelastic behavior is expected shall not
5. Gusset plates drawn to scale when they are detailed to exceed 345 MPa for systems defined in Sections 522, 523,
accommodate inelastic rotation 525, 526, 528, 529, and 530 nor 380 MPa for systems
defined in Sections 524 and 527, unless the suitability of the
6. Welding requirements as specified in Section B-6, material is determined by testing or other rational criteria.
Section B-2.2. This limitation does not apply to columns for which the
only expected inelastic behavior is yielding at the column
User Note: There may be specific connections and base.
applications for which details are not specifically addressed
by the section. If such a condition exists, the shop drawings The structural steel used in the SLRS described in Sections
should include appropriate requirements for that 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529 and 530 shall meet
application. These may include bolt hole fabrication one of the following ASTM Specifications: A36/ A36M,
requirements beyond those permitted by the Specification, A53/A53M, A500 (Grade B or C), A501, A529/A529M,
bolting requirements other than those in the RCSC A572/A572M [Grade 42 (290 Mpa), 50 (345 Mpa) or 55
Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325- or (380 Mpa)], A588/A588M, A913/A913M [Grade 50 (345
A490 Bolts, and welding requirements other than those in Mpa), 60 (415 Mpa) or 65 (450 Mpa)], A992/A992M, or
Section B-6. See Section 513 of the Specification for AlOl l HSLAS Grade 55 (380 Mpa). The structural steel
additional provisions on shop drawings. used for column base plates shall meet one of the preceding
ASTM specifications or ASTM A283/A283M Grade D.
518.3 Erection Drawings
Other steels and non-steel materials in buckling-restrained
Erection drawings shall include items required by the braced frames are permitted to be used subject to the
Specification and the following, as applicable: requirements of Section 529 and Section B-5.
1. Designation of the members and connections that are
part of the SLRS User Note: This section only covers material properties for
structural steel used in the SLRS and included in the
2. Field connection material specifications and sizes definition of structural steel given in Section 2.1 of the
3. Locations of demand critical field welds AISC Code of Standard Practice. Other steel, such as cables
for permanent bracing is not included.
4. Locations and dimensions of protected zones
5. Locations of pretensioned bolts 519.2 Material Properties for Determination of
Required Strength of Members and
6. Field welding requirements as specified in Section B-6, Connections
Section B-2.3
When required in these Provisions, the required strength of
User Note: There may be specific connections and an element (a member or a connection) shall be determined
applications for which details are not specifically addressed from the expected yield stress, RyF y, of an adjoining
by the Provisions. If such a condition exists, the erection
member, where F y is the specified minimum yield stress of
drawings should include appropriate requirements for that
application. These may include bolting requirements other the grade of steel to be used in the adjoining members and
than those in the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Ry is the ratio of the expected yield stress to the specified
Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, and welding minimum yield stress, F y, of that material.
requirements other than those in Section B-6. See Section
Ml of the Specification for additional provisions on
erection drawings.

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Table 519-1 Ry and Rt Values for 519.3 Heavy Section CVN Requirements
Different Member Types
For structural steel in the SLRS, in addition to the
Application Rv Rt requirements of Specification Section 501.3. le, hot rolled
Hot-rolled structural shapes and bars: shapes with flanges 38 mm thick and thicker shall have a
• ASTM A36/36M 1.5 1.2 minimum Charpy V-Notch toughness of 20 ft-lb (27 J) at
• ASTM A572/572M Grade 290 1.3 1.1 70 °F (21 °C), tested in the alternate core location as
• ASTM A572/572M Grade 345 1. I 1.1 described in ASTM A6 Supplementary Requirement S30.
or 380 Plates 50 mm thick and thicker shall have a minimum
ASTM A913/A913M Grade Charpy V-Notch toughness of 20 ft-lb (27 J) at 70 °F
345, 415, 450 (21 °C), measured at any location permitted by ASTM
ASTM A588/A588M A673, where the plate is used in the following:
ASTM A992/A992M, AIOII
HSLAS Grade 380 1. Members built-up from plate
1.2 1.2
• ASTM A529 Grade 345 1.1 '1.2
• ASTM A529 Grade 380 2. Connection plates where inelastic strain under seismic
Hollow structural sections (HSS) loading is expected
• ASTM A500 (Grade B or C), 1.4 1.3
ASTMA501 3. At the steel core of buckling-restrained braces
Pipe
• ASTM A53/ A53M 1.6 1.2 User Note: Examples of connection plates where inelastic
Plates behavior is expected include, but are not limited to, gusset
plates intended to function as a hinge and allow out-of-
• ASTM A36/ A36M 1.3 1.2
plane buckling of braces, some bolted flange plates for
• ASTM A572/A572M Grade 345 1.1 1.2
ASTM A588/A588M moment connections, some end plates for bolted moment
connections, and some column base plates designed as a pin
The available strength of the element, q>Rn for LRFD and
Rn/.{! for ASD, shall be equal to or greater than the
required strength, where Rn is the nominal strength of the
connection. The expected tensile strength, RtFu, and the
expected yield stress, RyF y, are permitted to be used in lieu
of Fu and F y, respectively, in determining the nominal
strength, Rn, of rupture and yielding limit states within the
same member for which the required strength is determined.

User Note: In several instances a member, or a connection

limit state within that member, is required to be designed
for forces corresponding to the expected strength of the
member itself. Such cases include brace fracture limit states
(block shear rupture and net section fracture in the brace in
SCBF), the design of the beam outside of the link in EBF,
etc. In such cases it is permitted to use the expected material
strength in the determination of available member strength.
For connecting elements and for other members, specified
material strength should be used.

The values of Ry and Rt for various steels are given in

Table 519-1. Other values of Ry and Rt shall be permitted
if the values are determined by testing of specimens similar
in size and source conducted in accordance with the
requirements for the specified grade of steel.

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SECTION520 User Note: A member force, such as a brae , . f

. d h . e axra 1 orcc,
must b e resrste at t e connection 11 irely by O f
CONNECTIONS, JOINTS, AND · . c· h d . h . ne type O
Jo111t 111 ot er wor s, eit er entirely by b It or e r I b
FASTENERS welds). A connection in which bolts resisl a fqr~;r h!l is
normal to the force resisted by weld such as a 01
connection· · w hi1~h we Id e d fl ange Iran mil flextire and
111 ment
520.1 Scope 0
bolted web transmits shear, is not considered Lo be sharia
Connections, joints and fasteners that are part of the seismic the force. g
load resisting system (SLRS) shall comply with
Specification Section 510, and with the additional 520.3 Welded Joints
requirements of this Section.
Welding shall be performed in accordance with Section 8-
The design of connections for a member that is a part of the 6. Welding shall be performed in accordance with a welding
SLRS shall be configured such that a ductile limit state in procedure specification (WPS) as required in A WS D 1. 1
either the connection or the member controls the design. and approved by the engineer-of-record. The WPS variables
shall be within the parameters established by the filler metal
User Note: An example of a ductile limit state is tension manufacturer.
yielding. It is unacceptable to design connections for
members that are part of the SLRS such that the strength 520.3.1 General Requirements
limit state is governed by non-ductile or brittle limit states,
such as fracture, in either the connection or the member. All welds used in members and connections in the SLRS
shall be made with a filler metal that can produce welds that
520.2 Bolted Joints have a minimum Charpy V-Notch toughness of 20 ft-lb
(27 J) at O °F (minus 18 °C), as determined by the
All bolts shall be pretensioned high strength bolts and shall appropriate A WS A5 classification test method or
meet the requirements for slip-critical faying surfaces in manufacturer certification. This requirement for notch
accordance with Specification Section 510.1.8 with a Class toughness shall also apply in other cases as required in these
A surface. Bolts shall be installed in standard holes or in Provisions.
short-slotted holes perpendicular to the applied load. For
brace diagonals, oversized holes shall be permitted when 520.3.2 Demand Critical Welds
the connection is designed as a slip-critical joint, and the
oversized hole is in one ply only. Alternative hole types are Where welds are designated as demand critical, they shall
permitted if designated in the Prequalified Connections for be made with a filler metal capable of providing a minimum
Special and Intermediate Moment Frames for Seismic Charpy V-Notch (CVN) toughness of 27 J at 29 °C as
Applications (ANSI/AISC 358), or if otherwise determined determined by the appropriate A WS classification test
in a connection prequalification in accordance with Section method or manufacturer certification, and 54 J at 21 °C as
B-1, or if determined in a program of qualification testing in determined by Section B-7 or other approved method, when
accordance with Section B-4 or B-5. The available shear the steel frame is normally enclosed and maintained at a
strength of bolted joints using standard holes shall be temperature of 10 °C or higher. For structures with service
calculated as that for bearing-type joints in accordance with temperatures lower than 10 °C, the qualification
Specification Sections 510.1.3 and 510.1.10, except that the temperature for Section B-7 shall be 11 °C above the lowest
nominal bearing strength at bolt holes shall not be taken anticipated service temperature, or at a lower temperature.
greater than 2. 4dtFu.
SMAW electrodes classified in A WS A5. I as E7018 or
Exception: E7018-X, SMAW electrodes classified in AWS A5.5 as
E7018-C3L or E80l8-C3, and GMAW solid electrodes are
The faying surfacesfor end plate moment connections are exempted from production lot testing when the CVN
permitted to be coated with coatings not tested for slip toughness of the electrode equals or exceeds 27 J at a
resistance or with coatings with a slip coefficient less than temperature not exceeding 29 °C as determined by A WS
that of a Class A faying surface. classification test methods. The manufacturer's certificate
of compliance shall be considered sufficient evidence of
Bolts and welds shall not be designed to share force in a meeting this requirement.
joint or the same force component in a connection.
User Note: Welds designated demand critical are
specifically identified in the Provisions in the section
applicable to the designated SLRS.

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There may be specific weld similar lo th e cle ignated a 3. Welded, bolted, screwed or shot-in attachments for
demand critical by Lhe e Provi i ns that have not been perimeter edge angles, exterior facades, partitions, duct
p i icall idcnti Ii d as demand critical by these work, piping or other construction shall not be placed
Pr vi ions that . arrant such designati n. onsid ration of within the protected zone.
th demand critical de ignation for uch welds should b
ba ed upon th inela lie train demand and the consequence Exception:
of failure. ornplete-joint-penetraiion (CJP) groove weld
Welded shear studs and other connections shall be
betv een columns and base 1 lates hould be c nsi lercd
permitted when designated in the Prequallfled 'onnections
dernan I criti al similar l c lumn splice welds, v hen JP
for Special and Intermediate Momeni Frames for Seismic
groov welds used f r column splices in the designated
Appllcations (ANS!IAISC 358), or as otherwise determined
SLJ Shave been de ignat cl demand critical.
in accordance with a connection prequalificotion in
accordance with Section B-1, or as determined in a
For special and intermediate moment frames, typical
program of qualification testing in accordance with Section
examples of demand critical welds include the following
B-4.
CJP groove welds:
Outside the protected zone, calculations based upon the
l. Welds of beam flanges to columns
expected moment shall be made to demonstrate the
adequacy of the member net section when connectors that
2. Welds of single plate shear connections to columns
penetrate the member are used.

3. Welds of beam webs to columns

520.5 Continuity Plates and Stiffeners
4. Column splice welds, including column bases
Corners of continuity plates and stiffeners placed in the
webs of rolled shapes shall be clipped as described below.
For ordinary moment frames, typical examples include CJP
Along the web, the clip shall be detailed so that the clip
groove welds in items 1, 2, and 3 above. extends a distance of at least 38 mm beyond the published k
detail dimension for the rolled shape. Along the flange, the
For ccentrically Braced Frames (EBF), typical example clip shall be detailed so that the clip does not exceed a
of demand critical weld include JP groove welds b tween distance of 12 mm beyond the published kl detail
link beam and column . Other welds such as tho e joining dimension. The clip shall be detailed to facilitate suitable
the web plate ro flange plates in built-up EBF link beam weld terminations for both the flange weld and the web
and column splice welds when made u ing JP groove weld. If a curved clip is used, it shall have a minimum
welds should be considered for d signation as demand radius of 12 mm.
critical welds.
At the end of the weld adjacent to the column web/flange
520.3.3 Recommended Joint juncture, weld tabs for continuity plates shall not be used,
except when permitted by the engineer-of-record. Unless
The use of Type I welded joints is not allowed in seismic specified by the engineer-of-record that they be removed,
Zone 4. Type II joints are recommended as in the use of weld tabs shall not be removed when used in this location.
Proprietary Welded Joint.

520.4 Protected Zone

Where a protected zone is designated by these Provisions or

ANSI/AISC 358, it shall comply with the following:

1. Within the protected zone, di continuities created by

fabrication or erecti n operations, uch as tack welds,
erection aid · air-arc gouging and thermal cutting shall
be repair d a· required by the engineer-of-record.

2. Welded shear studs and decking attachments that

penetrate the beam flange shall not be placed on beam
flanges within the protected zone. Decking arc spot
welds as required to secure decking shall be permitted.

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SECTIONS21
MEMBERS
521.1 Scope

Members in the seismic load resisting system (SLRS) shall

comply with the Specification and Section 521. For
columns that are not part of the SLRS, see Section 521.1.2.

521.2 Classification of Sections for Local Buckling

521.2.1 Compact

When required by these Provisions, members of the SLRS

shall have flanges continuously connected to the web or
webs and the width-thickness ratios of its compression
elements shall not exceed the limiting width-thickness
ratios, Ap, from Specification Table 502.4.1.

521.2.2 Seismically Compact

When required by these Provisions, members of the SLRS

must have flanges continuously connected to the web. or
webs and the width-thickness ratios of its compression
elements shall not exceed the limiting width-thickness
ratios, Aps, from Provisions Table 521-1.

Table 521-1 Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios for Compression Elements

Limiting Width-Thickness Ratios
Width - Thickness
Description of Element Aps
Ratio
Seismically Compact
Flexure in flanges of rolled or built-up I-shaped sections
.
[a],[ c ],[ e],[g],[h J
b/t 0.30JE/Fy
Uniform compression in flanges of rolled or built-up I-
shaped sections [b ],[h] b/t 0.30JE/Fy
Uniform compression in flanges of rolled or built-up I-
en
15 shaped sections [ d]
b/t 0.38JE/Fy
<1)
8
<1)
Uniform compression in flanges of channels, outstanding
~ legs of pairs of angles in continuous contact, and braces b/t 0.30JE/Fy
"O [c]J gl
<1)
c
~ Uniform compression in flanges ofH-pile sections
~en b/t o.45F,
8 Flat Bars ff] bit 2.5
Uniform compression in legs of single angles, legs of
double angle members with separators, or flanges of tees b/t 0.30JE/Fy
fgl
Uniform compression in stems of tees [g]
b/t 0.30JE/Fy
Webs in flexural compression in beams in SMF, Section
522,unless noted otherwise h/tw 2.45JE/Fy
"O en
~ ~ Webs in flexural compression or combined flexure and
~ 8 For Ca :,;; 0.125[k]
axial compression [a],[c],[g],[h],[i],[j]
·- <1)
(Zl ~ h/tw
3.14F, (1- l.54Ca)

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For Ca :5 0.125 [k]

h/tw 1.14F, (2.33Ca);:::1.49 F,

Round HSS in axial and/or flexural compression [c],[g]
D/t 0.044JE/Fy
Rectangular HSS in axial and/or flexural compression
[c],[g] b/t or h/tw 0.64JE!;;
Webs ofH-Pile sections
h/tw 0.941£/Fy
fn) Required for beams i11 SM!' Section 522 and SPSW Section 530
[b] Required for columns in SMF Section 522, unless the ratios from Eq.522-3 are greater than 2.0 where it is permitted to use AP in specification Table 502.4.1
[c] Required for braces and columns in SCBF Section 526 and braces in OCBF Section 527
[d] It is permitted to use AP in Specification Table 502.4 I for columns in STMF Section 522 and columns in EBF Section 528
Required for link in EBF Section 528 except it is permitted to use AP in Table 502.4.1 of the specification for flanges of links of length 1. 6Mp/Vp
[e]
are defined in Section 528
[f] Diagonal web members within the special segment ofSTMF Section 525
[g] Chord members of STMF Section 525
[h] Required for beams and columns in BRBF Section 529
[i] Required for columns in SPSW Section 530
For columns in STMF Section 522 columns in SMF, if the ratios from Eq. 522-3 are greater than 2.0; for columns in EBF Section 528; or EBF webs of links
rn oflength 1. 6 Mp/V por less, it is permitted to use the following for AP
For C0 :5 0.125,AP = 3. 76,/E/Fy (1- 2. 75C0)
For Ca> 0.125,Ap = 3. 76,/E/Fy (2. 33 - C0);:: 1.49JE/Fy
[kl for LRFD, Ca= (Pull/>bPy)
forASD,Ca = (!.1bPa/Py)
where
Pa = required compressivestrength (ASD), N
pu = required compressive strength (LRFD), N
pY = axial yield strength, N
«l>b = 0.90
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521.3 Column Strength 2. The available strength for each flange splice shall be at
least equal to 0. 5RyFyAr(LRFD) or
When Pu/<f>Pn(LRFD) > 0.4 or ficPa/Pn(ASD) > (0. 5/1. 5)RyFyA1(ASD), as appropriate, where
0. 4, as appropriate, without consideration of the amplified
seismic load, RyF y is the expected yield stress of the column
material and Ar is the flange area of the smaller
where column connected.

</>c = 0. 90(LRFD) fie= 1. 67(ASD) Beveled transitions are not required when changes in
Pa required axial strength of a column using ASD Load thickness and width of flanges and webs occur in column
combinations, N splices where PJP groove welded joints are used.
Pn nominal axial strength of a column, N
Pu required axial strength of a column using LRFD Column web splices shall be either bolted or welded, or
load combinations, N welded to one column and bolted to the other. In moment
frames using bolted splices, plates or channels shall be used
The following requirement shall be met: on both sides of the column web.

l. The required axial compressive and tensile strength, The centerline of column splices made with fillet welds or
considered in the absence of any applied moment, shall partial-joint-penetration groove welds shall be located 1.2 m
be determined using the load combinations stipulated or more away from the beam-to-column connections. When
by the NSCP code including the amplified seismic load the column clear height between beam-to-column
connections is less than 2.4 m, splices shall be at half the
2. The required axial compressive and tensile strength clear height.
shall not exceed either of the following:

a. The maximum load transferred to the column 521.4.2 Columns Not Part of the Seismic Load
considering Resisting System
1.1Ry (LRFD)or(t.1/1. 5)Ry(ASD),as
Splices of columns that are not a part of the SLRS shall
appropriate, times the nominal strengths of the
satisfy the following:
connecting beam or brace elements of the building.
I. Splices shall be located 1.2 m or more away from the
b. The limit as determined from the resistance of the
beam-to-column connections. When the column clear
foundation to overturning uplift.
height between beam-to-column connections is less
than 2.4 m, splices shall be at half the clear height.
521.4 Column Splices
2. The required shear strength of column splices with
521.4.1 General
respect to both orthogonal axes of the column shall be
The required strength of column splices in the seismic load Mpc/H(LRFD) or Mpc/1. 5H(ASD), as
resisting system (SLRS) shall equal the required strength of appropriate, where M pc is the lesser nominal plastic
the columns, including that determined from Sections 521.3, flexural strength of the column sections for the
522.9, 523.9, 524.9, 526.5 and 529.5.2. direction in question, and H is the storey height.

In addition, welded column splices that are subject to a 521.5 Column Bases
calculated net tensile load effect determined using the load
combinations stipulated by the NSCP code including the The required strength of column bases shall be calculated in
amplified seismic load, shall satisfy both of the following accordance with Sections 521.5.1, 521.5.2, and 521.5.3. The
requirements: available strength of anchor rods shall be determined m
accordance with Specification Section 510.3.
I. The available strength of partial-joint-penetration (PJP)
groove welded joints, if used, shall be at least equal to The available strength of concrete elements at the column
200 percent of the required strength. base, including anchor rod embedment and reinforcing
steel, shall be in accordance with ACI 318, Appendix D.

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User Note: When using concrete reinforcing steel as part of 521.5.2 Required Flexural Strength
the anchorage embedment design, it is important to
understand the anchor failure modes and provide The required flexural strength of column bases, including
reinforcement that is developed on both sides of the their attachment to the foundation, shall be the summation
expected failure surface. See ACI 318, Appendix D, Figure of the required strengths of the steel elements that are
RD.4.1 and Section D.4.2.1, including Commentary for connected to the column base as follows:
additional information.
I. For diagonal bracing, the required flexural strength
Exception: shall be at least equal to the required strength of
bracing connections for the SLRS.
The special requirements in AC! 318, Appendix D, for
"regions of moderate or high seismic risk, or for structures 2. For columns, the required flexural strength shall be at
assigned to intermediate or high seismic performance or least equal to the lesser of the following:
design categories " need not be applied.
a. 1.1RyFyZ(LRFD)or
521.5.1 Required Axial Strength
(1.1/1. S)RyFyZ(ASD) as appropriate, of the
column or
The required axial strength of column bases, including their
attachment to the foundation, shall be the summation of the
b. the moment calculated using the load combinations
vertical components of the required strengths of the steel
of the NSCP code, including the amplified seismic
elements that are connected to the column base.
load.
521.5.2 Required Shear Strength
521.6 H-Piles
The required shear strength of column bases, including their
attachments to the foundations, shall be the summation of
521.6.1 Design of H-Piles
the horizontal component of the required strengths of the
Design of H-piles shall comply with the provisions of the
steel elements that are connected to the column base as
follows: Specification regarding design of members subjected to
combined loads. H-piles shall meet the requirements of
Section 521.2.2.
I. For diagonal bracing, the horizontal component shall be
determined from the required strength of bracing
connections for the seismic load resisting system 521.6.2 Battered H-Piles
(SLRS).
If battered (sloped) and vertical piles are used in a pile
2. For columns, the horizontal component shall be at least group, the vertical piles shall be designed to support the
equal to the lesser of the following: combined effects of the dead and live loads without the
participation of the battered piles.
a. 2RyFyZxf H (LRFD) or (2/1. 5) RyFyZxf 521.6.3 Tension in H-Pile
H (ASD), as appropriate of the column.
Where Tension in each pile shall be transferred to the pile cap by
mechanical means such as shear keys, reinforcing bars or
H height of storey, which may be taken studs welded to the embedded portion of the pile. Directly
as the distance between the centerline below the bottom of the pile cap, each pile shall be free of
of floor framing at each of the levels attachments and welds for a length at least equal to the
above and below, or the distance depth of the pile cross section.
between the top of floor slabs at each
of the levels above and below, mm

b. The shear calculated using the load combinations

of the NSCP code, including the amplified seismic
load.

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SECTION 522 522.2.2 ConformanceDemonstration

SPECIAL MOMENT FRAMES (SMF) Beam-to-column connections used in the SLRS shall satisfy
the requirements of Section 522.2 by one of the following:
522.1 Scope
I. Use of SMF connections designed in accordance with
Special moment frames (SMF) are expected to withstand ANSI/AISC 358.
significant inelastic deformations when subjected to the
forces resulting from the motions of the design earthquake. 2. Use of a connection prequalified for SMF 111
SMF shall satisfy the requirements in this Section. accordance with Section B-1.

522.2 Beam-to-Column Connections 3. Provision of qualifying cyclic test results in accordance

with Section B-4. Results of at least two cyclic
522.2.1 Requirements connection tests shall be provided and are permitted to
be based on one of the following:
Beam-to-column connections used in the seismic load
resisting system (SLRS) shall satisfy the following three a. Tests reported in the research literature or
requirements: documented tests performed for other projects that
represent the project conditions, within the limits
I. The connection shall be capable of sustaining an specified in Section B-4.
interstory drift angle of at least 0.04 radians.
b. Tests that are conducted specifically for the project
2. The measured flexural resistance of the connection, and are representative of project member sizes,
determined at the column face, shall equal at least material strengths, connection configurations, and
0.80 Mp of the connected beam at an interstory drift matching connection processes, within the limits
angle of0.04 radians. specified in Section B-4.

3. The required shear strength of the connection shall be 522.2.3 Welds

determined using the following quantity for the
earthquake load effect E: Unless otherwise designated by ANSI/AISC 358, or
otherwise determined in a connection prequalification in
(522-1) accordance with Section B-1, or as determined in a program
of qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4,
complete-joint-penetration groove welds of beam flanges,
where
shear plates, and beam webs to columns shall be demand
critical welds as described in Section 520.3.2.
ratio of the expected yield stress to the
specified minimum yield stress, F y User Note: For the designation of demand critical welds,
nominal plastic flexural strength, N-mm standards such as ANSI/ AISC 358 and tests addressing
distance between plastic hinge locations, mm specific connections and joints should be used in lieu of the
more general terms of these Provisions. Where these
Provisions indicate that a particular weld is designated
When E as defined in Eq. 522-1 is used in ASD load
demand critical, but the more specific standard or test does
combinations that are additive with other transient
not make such a designation, the more specific standard or
loads and that are based on SEI/ASCE 7, the 0.75
test should govern. Likewise, these standards and tests may
combination factor for transient loads shall not be
designate welds as demand critical that are not identified as
applied to E.
such by these Provisions.
Connections that accommodate the required interstory
drift angle within the connection elements and provide
the measured flexural resistance and shear strengths
specified above are permitted. In addition to satisfying
the requirements noted above, the design shall
demonstrate that any additional drift due to connection
deformation can be accommodated by the structure.
The design shall include analysis for stability effects of
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522.2.4 Protected Zones Alternatively, when local buckling of the column web and
doubler plate is prevented by using plug welds joining them,
The region at each end of the beam subject to inelastic the total panel zone thickness shall satisfy Eq. 522-2.
straining shall be designated as a protected zone, and shall
meet the requirements of Section 520.4. The extent of the 522.3.3 Panel Zone Doubler Plates
protected zone shall be as designated in ANSI/AISC 358, or
as otherwise determined in a connection prequalification in Doubler plates shall be welded to the column flanges using
accordance with Section B-1, or as determined in a program either a complete joint-penetration groove-welded or fillet-
of qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4. welded joint that develops the available shear strength of
the full doubler plate thickness. When doubler plates are
User Note: The plastic hinging zones at the ends of SMF placed against the column web, they shall be welded across
beams should be treated as protected zones. The plastic the top and bottom edges to develop the proportion of the
hinging zones should be established as part of a total force that is transmitted to the doubler plate. When
prequalification or qualification program for the connection, doubler plates are placed away from the column web, they
per Section 522.2.2. In general, for unreinforced shall be placed symmetrically in pairs and welded to
connections, the protected zone will extend from the face of continuity plates to develop the proportion of the total force
the column to one half of the beam depth beyond the plastic that is transmitted to the doubler plate.
hinge point.
522.4 Beam and Column Limitations
522.3 Panel Zone of Beam-to-Column Connections
(Beam Web Parallel to Column Web) The requirements of Section 521 shall be satisfied, in
addition to the following.
522.3.1. Shear Strength
522.4.1 Width-Thickness Limitations
The required thickness of the panel zone shall be
determined in accordance with the method used in Beam and column members shall meet the requirements of
proportioning the panel zone of the tested or prequalified Section 521.2.2, unless otherwise qualified by tests.
connection. As a minimum, the required shear strength of
the panel zone shall be determined from the summation of 522.4.2 Beam Flanges
the moments at the column faces as determined by
projecting the expected moments at the plastic hinge points Abrupt changes in beam flange area are not permitted in
to the column faces. plastic hinge regions. The drilling of flange holes or
trimming of beam flange width is permitted if testing or
The design shear strength shall be 'PvRv and the allowable qualification demonstrates that the resulting configuration
shear strength shall be Rv/fiv where can develop stable plastic hinges. The configuration shall be
consistent with a prequalified connection designated in
'Pv = 1. 0 (LRFD) n, = 1. 50(ASD) ANSI/AISC 358, or as otherwise determined in a
connection prequalification in accordance with Section B-1,
or in a program of qualification testing in accordance with
and the nominal shear strength, Rv, according to the limit
Section B-4.
state of shear yielding, is determined as specified in
Specification Section 510.10.6.
522.5 Continuity Plates
522.3.2 Panel Zone Thickness
Continuity plates shall be consistent with the prequalified
connection designated in ANSI/AISC 358, or as otherwise
The individual thicknesses, t, of column webs and doubler determined in a connection prequalification in accordance
plates, if used, shall conform to the following requirement:
with Section B-1, or as determined in a program of
qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4.
(522-2)
where
t thickness of column web or doubler plate, mm
dz panel zone depth between continuity plates, mm
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522.6 Column-Beam Moment Ratio required compressive strength using ASD load
combinations, (a positive number) N
The following relationship shall be satisfied at beam-to- required compressive strength using LRFD load
column connections: combinations, (a positive number) N
plastic section modulus of the beam, mrrr'
plastic section modulus of the column, mm '
LMpc) > l.O (522-3)
( LMpb minimum plastic section modulus at the reduced
beam section, mrrr'
where
Exception:
the sum of the moments in the column above and
below the joint at the intersection of the beam
This requirement does not apply if either of the following
two conditions is satisfied:
and column centerlines. L M pc is determined by
summing the projections of the nominal flexural
1. Columns with P re < 0. 3P cfor all load combinations
strengths of the columns (including haunches
other than those determined using the amplified seismic
where used) above and below the joint to the
load that satisfy either of the following:
beam centerline with a reduction for the axial
force in the column. It is permitted to take
a. Columns used in a one-story building or the top
LMpc story of a multistory building.
rzc(Fyc - Puc/Ag)(LRFD) or
L Zc[(F yc/1. 5) P acl Ag](ASD), b. Columns where: (1) the sum of the available shear
as appropriate. When the centerlines of opposing strengths of all exempted columns in the story is
beams in the same joint do not coincide, the mid- less than 20 percent of the sum of the available
Iine between centerlines shall be used shear strengths of all moment frame columns in the
the sum of the moments in the beams at the story acting in the same direction; and (2) the sum
intersection of the beam and column centerlines. of the available shear strengths of all exempted
columns on each moment frame column line within
L M pb is determined by summing the
that story is less than 33 percent of the available
projections of the expected flexural strengths of
shear strength of all moment frame columns on
the beams at the plastic hinge locations to the
that column line. For the purpose of this exception,
column centerline. It is permitted to take a column line is defined as a single line of columns
LMpb = or parallel lines of columns located within 10
(1.1RyFybZb + Muv) (LRFD) or percent of. the plan dimension perpendicular to the
line of columns.
L[(l.1/1. S)RyFybZb + Mav](ASD) as
appropriate. Alternatively, it is permitted to
where
determine L M pb consistent with a prequalified
connection design as designated in ANSI/ AISC For design according to Specification Section
358, or as otherwise determined in a connection 502.3.3 (LRFD),
prequalification in accordance with Section B- .1,
or in a program of qualification testing m
FycAg, N
accordance with Section B-4. When connections
with reduced beam sections are used, it is Puc, required compressive strength,
permitted to take using LRFD load combinations, N.
LMpb = L(1.1RyFyb ZRBS + For design according to Specification Section
Muv) (LRFD) or 502.3.4 (ASD),
L[(l.1/1. S)RyFyb ZRBS +
Mav] (ASD) appropriate FycAg/1. 5, N
gross area of column, mm
2 P ac. required compressive strength,
using ASD load combinations, N
specified minimum yield stress of column, MPa
the additional moment due to shear amplification
2. Columns in any story that has a ratio of available shear
from the location of the plastic hinge to the
strength to required shear strength that is 50 percent
column centerline, based on ASD load
greater than the story above.
combinations, N-mm.

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522.7 Lateral Bracing at Beam-to-Column application of the beam flange force specified in
Connections Section 522.7.2 in addition to the second-order moment
due to the resulting column flange displacement.
522.7.1 Braced Connections
522.8 Lateral Bracing of Beams
Column flanges at beam-to-column connections require
lateral bracing only at the level of the top flanges of the Both flanges of beams shall be laterally braced, with a
beams, when the webs of the beams and column are maximum spacing of L/J =0.06ryE/Fy, Braces shall
coplanar, and a column is shown to remain elastic outside of meet lhe provision· of .qs, A- I- 7 and A-1-8 of Appendix
the panel zone. It shall be permitted to assume that the A-1.6 of the Specification, wh r M,. = M11 =
column remains elastic when the ratio calculated using
RyZFy(LRFD) or Mr= Mr= RyZFy /1. 5 (ASD),
Eq. 522-3 is greater than 2.0.
as appropriat , of the b am and Cd = 1. 0.
When a column cannot be shown to remain elastic outside
of the panel zone, the following requirements shall apply: In addition lateral brace shall be placed near concentrated
force changes 111 cro s- e ti n, and other locations where
The column flanges shall be laterally braced at the levels of analysis indicates that a plasti hinge will form during
both the top and bottom beam flanges. Lateral bracing shall inelastic def rmations of the SMF. The placement of lateral
be either direct or indirect. bracin shall be con i tent with that documented fi r a
prequalified connecti n designer d in AN. 1/AJS 358, or
User Note: Direct lateral support (bracing) of the column a therwi e determined in a connection prequalification in
flange is achieved through use of braces or other members, ac rdance , ith ection B-1, or in a program of
deck and slab, attached to the column flange at or near the qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4.
desired bracing point to resist lateral buckling. Indirect
lateral support refers to bracing that is achieved through the Th required trength of lateral bracing provided adjacent to
stiffness of members and connections that are not directly plastic hinges hall be P11 = 0. 06 Mu /h0 (LRFD) r
attached to the column flanges, but rather act through the Pa = 0. 06M,i /h0 (ASD) as appropriate where h0 is
column web or stiffener plates. the distance between flange centroids; and the required
stiffness shall meet the provision of Eq, A-1-8 f Appendix
1. Each column-flange lateral brace shall be designed for A-1.6 of the Specification.
a required strength that is equal to 2 percent of the
available beam flange strength Fybftbr(LRFD) or 522.9 Column Splices
Fybftbr/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate.
Column splices shall comply with the requirements of
Section 521.4.1. Where groove welds are used to make the
522.7.2 Unbraced Connections
splice th y hall be complete-joint-penetration groove
welds that meet the requirem nts of Section 520.3.2. Weld
A column containing a beam-to-column connection with no
tabs hall be removed. When c lumn splices are not made
lateral bracing transverse to the seismic frame at the
with groove weld they shall have a required flexural
connection shall be designed using the distance between
trength that i at lea t qual to RyFyZx(LRFD) or
adjacent lateral braces as the column height for buckling
transverse to the seismic frame and shall conform to RyFyZx/1. 5 (ASD) as appropriate, of the smaller
Specification 508, except that: column. The required . hear trength of column , eb splices
shall be at least equal l J:,Mpc/H(LRFD) or
1. The required column strength shall be determined from
the appropriate load combinations in the NSCP code, L Mpc/1. SH (ASD), as appropriate, where J:, Mpc is the
except that E shall be taken as the lesser of: sum of the nominal plastic flexural strengths of the columns
above and below the splice.
a. The amplified seismic load.
b. 125 percent of the frame available strength based Exception:
upon either the beam available flexural strength or The required strength of the column splice considering
panel zone available shear strength. appropriate stress concentration factors or fracture
mechanics stress intensity factors need not exceed that
2. The slenderness L/r for the column shall not exceed
60.
determined by inelastic analyses

3. The column required flexural strength transverse to the

seismic frame shall include that moment caused by the

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SECTION523 User Note: For the designation of demand critical welds,

standards such as ANSI/AISC 358 and tests addressing
INTERMEDIATE MOMENT FRAMES specific connections and joints should be used in lieu of the
(IMF) more general terms of these Provisions. Where these
Provisions indicate that a particular weld is designated
523.1 Scope demand critical, but the more specific standard or test does
not make such a designation, the more specific standard or
Intermediate moment frames (IMF) are expected to test should govern. Likewise, these standards and tests may
withstand limited inelastic deformations in their members designate welds as demand critical that are not identified as
and connections when subjected to the forces resulting from such by these Provisions.
the motions of the design earthquake. IMF shall meet the
requirements in this Section. 523.2.4 Protected Zone

523.2 Beam-to-Column Connections The region at each end of the beam subject to inelastic
straining shall be treated as a protected zone, and shall meet
523.2.1 Requirements the requirements of Section 520.4. The extent of the
protected zone shall be as designated in ANSI/AISC 358, or
Beam-to-column connections used in the seismic load as otherwise determined in a connection prequalification in
resisting system (SLRS) shall satisfy the requirements of accordance with Section B-1, or as determined in a program
Section 522.2, with the following exceptions: of qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4.

1. The required interstory drift angle shall be a minimum User Note: The plastic hinging zones at the ends of IMF
of 0.02 radian. beams should be treated as protected zones. The plastic
hinging zones should be established as part of a
2. The required strength in shear shall be determined. as prequalification or qualification program for the connection.
specified in Section 522.2.1, except that a lesser value In general, for unreinforced connections, the protected zone
will extend from the face of the column to one half of the
of Vu or Va, as appropriate, is permitted if justified by
beam depth beyond the plastic hinge point.
analysis. The required shear strength need not exceed
the shear resulting from the application of appropriate
load combinations in the NSCP code using the 523.3 Panel Zone of Beam-to-Column Connections
amplified seismic load. (Beam Web Parallel to Column Web)

523.2.2 Conformance Demonstration No additional req~irements beyond the Specification.

Conformance demonstration shall be as described in Section 523.4 Beam and Column Limitations.
522.2.2 to satisfy the requirements of Section 523.2.1 for
IMF, except that a connection prequalified for IMF in The requirements of Section 521.1 shall be satisfied, m
accordance with ANSI/AISC 358, or as otherwise addition to the following.
determined in a connection prequalification in accordance
with Section B-1, or as determined in a program of 523.4.1 Width-Thickness Limitations
qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4.
Beam and column members shall meet the requirements of
523.2.3 Welds Section 521.2.1, unless otherwise qualified by tests.

Unless otherwise designated by ANSI/AISC 358, or 523.4.2 Beam Flanges

otherwise determined in a connection prequalification in
accordance with Section B-1, or as determined in a program Abrupt changes in beam flange area are not permitted in
of qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4, plastic hinge regions. Drilling of flange holes or trimming
complete joint-penetration groove welds of beam flanges, of beam flange width is permitted if testing or qualification
shear plates, and beam webs to columns shall be demand demonstrates that the resulting configuration can develop
critical welds as described in Section 520.3.2. stable plastic hinges. The configuration shall be consistent
with a prequalified connection designated in ANSI/AISC
358, or as otherwise determined in a connection
prequalification in accordance with Section B-1, or in a
program of qualification testing in accordance with Section
B-4.

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523.5 Continuity Plates SECTION524

Continuity plates shall be provided to be consistent with the ORDINARY MOMENT FRAMES
prequalified connections designated in ANSI/ AISC 358, or (OMF)
as otherwise determined in a connection prequalification in
accordance with Section B-1, or as determined in a program 524.1 Scope
of qualification testing in accordance with Section B-4.
Ordinary moment frames (OMF) are expected to withstand
523.6 Column-Beam Moment Ratio minimal inelastic deformations i11 their members and
connections when subjected to the forces resulting from the
No additional requirements beyond the Specification. motions of the design earthquake. OMF shall meet the
Lateral Bracing at beam-to-column connections no requirements of this Section. Connections in conformance
additional requirements beyond the Specification. Lateral with Sections 522.2.2 and 522.5 or Sections 523.2.2 and
bracing of beams both flanges shall be laterally braced 523.5 shall be permitted for use in OMF without meeting
directly or indirectly. The unbraced length between lateral the requirements of Sections 524.2.1, 524.2.1, and 524.5.
braces shall not exceed 0. 17Ry E / F y· Braces shall meet
the provisions ofEqs. A-1-7 and A-1-8 of Appendix A-1.6 User Note: While these provisions for OMF were primarily
of the Specification, where Mr= Mu= RyZFy (LRFD) developed for use with wide flange shapes, with judgment,
they may also be applied to other shapes such as channels,
or Mr= Mu= RyZFy/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate, of
built-up sections, and hollow structural sections (HSS).
the beam, and Cd = 1. 0.
524.2 Beam-to-Column
In addition, lateral braces shall be placed near concentrated
loads, changes in cross-section and other locations where Connections beam-to-column connections shall be made
analysis indicates that a plastic hinge will form during with welds and/or high-strength bolts. Connections are
inelastic deformations of the IMF. Where the design is permitted to be fully restrained (FR) or partially restrained
based upon assemblies tested in accordance with (PR) moment connections as follows.
Section B-4, the placement of lateral bracing for the beams
shall be consistent with that used in the tests or as required
524.2.1 Requirements for FR Moment Connections
for prequalification in Section B-1. The required strength of
lateral bracing provided adjacent to plastic hinges shall be
FR moment connections that are part of the seismic load
Pu=0.06Mu/h0(LRFD) or Pa= 0.06Ma/ resisting system (SLRS) shall be designed for a required
h0 (ASD), as appropriate, where ho = distance between flexural strength that is .equal to 1.1 Ry Mp(LRFD) or
flange centroids; and the required stiffness shall meet the
provisions of Eq. A-1-8 of Appendix A-1.6 of the (1. 1/1. S)RyMp(ASD), as appropriate, of the beam or
Specification. Column Splices Column splices shall comply girder, or the maximum moment that can be developed by
with the requirements of Section 521.4.1. Where groove the system, whichever is less.
welds are used to make the splice, they shall be complete-
joint-penetration groove welds that meet the requirements FR connections shall meet the following requirements.
of Section 520.3.2.
I. Where steel backing is used in connections with
Complete-Joint-Penetration (CJP) beam flange groove
welds, steel backing and tabs shall be removed, except
that top-flange backing attached to the column by a
continuous fillet weld on the edge below the CJP
groove weld need not be removed. Removal of steel
backing and tabs shall be as follows:

a. Following the removal of backing, the root pass

shall be back gouged to sound weld metal and back
welded with a reinforcing fillet. The reinforcing
fillet shall have a minimum leg size of 8 mm.

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b. Weld tab removal shall extend to within 3 mm of

the base metal surface, except at continuity plates
where removal to within 6 mm of the plate edge is
acceptable. Edges of the weld tab shall be finished
to a surface roughness value of 13 µm or better.
Grinding to a flush condition is not required.
Gouges and notches are not permitted. The
transitional slope of any area where gouges and
notches have been removed shall not exceed 1 :5.
Material removed by grinding that extends more
than 2 mm below the surface of the base metal
©
shall be filled with weld metal. The contour of the
weld at the ends shall provide a smooth transition,
free of notches and sharp corners.

2. Where weld access holes are provided, they shall be as

shown in Figure 524-1. The weld access hole shall have
a surface roughness value not to exceed 13 µm, and
shall be free of notches and gouges. Notches and
gouges shall be repaired as required by the engineer-of-
record. Weld access holes are prohibited in the beam
web adjacent to the end-plate in bolted moment end-
plate connections.

3. The required strength of double-sided partial-joint-

penetration groove welds and double-sided fillet welds
that resist tensile forces in connections shall be
1.1RyFyAg (LRFD) or
(1. 1/1. 5) RyF yAg (ASD), as appropriate, of the
User Note:
connected element or part. Single-sided partial-joint-
penetration groove welds and single-sided fillet welds 1. Bevel as required for selected groove weld
shall not be used to resist tensile forces in the 2. Larger of tbf or! in (plus! tbf or minus! tbf
.2 2 4
connections.
3. itbf to tbf,; in minimum ( ±;in) (±6 mm.)
4. For FR moment connections, the required shear 4. ~ in minimum radius (plus not limited, minus 0)
strength, Vu or Va, as appropriate, of the connection
shall be determined using the following quantity for the 5. 3tbf (±iin) (±13 mm)
earthquake load effect E:
Tolerance shall not accumulate to the extent that the angle of the access
hole cut to the flange surface exceeds 25°
(524-1)
Figure 524-1 Weld-Access Hole Detail (from FEMA 350,
Where this E is used in ASD load combinations that "Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel
are additive with other transient loads and that are Moment-Frame Buildings")
based on SEI/ASCE 7, the 0.75 combination factor for
transient loads shall not be applied to E. 524.2.2 Requirements for PR Moment Connections

PR moment connections are permitted when the following

Alternatively, a lesser value of Vu or Va is permitted if
requirements are met:
justified by analysis. The required shear strength need
not exceed the shear resulting from the application of
appropriate load combinations in the NSCP code using l. Such connections shall be designed for the required
the amplified seismic load. strength as specified in Section 524.2. labove.

2. The nominal flexural strength of the connection, Mn,

shall be no less than 50 percent of MP of the connected
beam or column, whichever is less.

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3. The stiffness and strength of the PR moment The welded joints of the continuity plates to the column
connections shall be considered in the design, including flanges shall be made with either complete-joint-penetration
the effect on overall frame stability. groove welds, two-sided partial-joint penetration groove
welds combined with reinforcing fillet welds, or two-sided
4. For PR moment connections, Vu or Va, as appropriate, fillet welds. The required strength of these joints shall not
shall be determined from the load combination above be less than the available strength of the contact area of the
plus the shear resulting from the maximum end plate with the column flange. The required strength of the
moment that the connection is capable of resisting. welded joints of the continuity plates to the column web
shall be the least of the following:
524.2.3 Welds
a. The sum of the available strengths at the
Complete-joint-penetration groove welds of beam flanges, connections of the continuity plate to the column
shear plates, and beam webs to columns shall be demand flanges.
critical welds as described in Section 520.3.2.
The available shear strength of the contact area of
524.3 Panel Zone of Beam-to-Column Connections the plate with the column web.
(Beam Web Parallel To Column Web)
b. The weld available strength that develops the
No additional requirements beyond the Specification. available shear strength of the column panel zone.

524.4 Beam and Column Limitations c. The actual force transmitted by the stiffener.

No requirements beyond Section 521.1. 524.6 Column-Beam Moment Ratio

524.5 Continuity Plates No additional requirements beyond the specification

When FR moment connections are made by means of welds 524.7 LateralBracing at Beam-to-Column
of beam flanges or beam-flange connection plates directly Connections
to column flanges, continuity plates shall be provided in
accordance with Section 510 of the Specification. No additional requirements beyond the Specification.
Continuity plates shall also be required when:
524.8 LateralBracing of Beams

No additional requirements beyond the Specification.

or when
524.9 Column Splices

Column splices shall comply with the requirements of

Where continuity plates are required, the thickness of the Section 521.4.1.
plates shall be determined as follows:

I. For one-sided connections, continuity plate thickness

shall be at least one half of the thickness of the beam
flange.

2. For two-sided connections the continuity plates shall be

at least equal in thickness to the thicker of the beam
flanges.

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SECTION 525 525.3 Strength of Special Segment Members

SPECIAL TRUSS MOMENT FRAMES The available shear strength of the special segment shall be
(STMF) calculated as the sum of the available shear strength of the
chord members through flexure, and the shear strength
525.1 Scope corresponding to the available tensile strength and 0.3 times
the available compressive strength of the diagonal members,
Special truss moment frames (STMF) are expected to when they are used. The top and bottom chord members in
withstand significant inelastic deformation within a the special segment shall be made of identical sections and
specially designed segment of the truss when subjected to shall provide at least 25 percent of the required vertical
the forces from the motions of the design earthquake. STMF shear strength. The required axial strength in the chord
shall be limited to span lengths between columns not to members, determined according to the limit state of tensile
exceed 20 m and overall depth not to exceed 1.8 m. The yielding, shall not exceed 0.45 times <pPn (LRFD) or
columns and truss segments outside of the special segments P1if n (ASD), as appropriate,
shall be designed to remain elastic under the forces that can
be generated by the fully yielded and strain-hardened <p = 0. 90 (LRFD) n= 1. 67(ASD)
special segment. STMF shall meet the requirements in this
Section. where

525.2 Special Segment

Each horizontal truss that is part of the seismic load The end connection of diagonal web members in the special
resisting system (SLRS) shall have a special segment that is segment shall have a required strength that is at least equal
located between the quarter points of the span of the truss. to the expected yield strength, in tension, of the web
The length of the special segment shall be between 0.1 and member, RyFyAg (LRFD) or RyFyAg/1. 5 (ASD), as
0.5 times the truss span length. The length-to-depth ratio of appropriate.
any panel in the special segment shall neither exceed 1.5
nor be less than 0.67. 525.4 Strength of Non-Special Segment RS
Panels within a special segment shall either be all Members and connections of STMF, except those in the
Vierendeel panels or all X-braced panels; neither a special segment specified in Section 525.2, shall have a
combination thereof nor the use of other truss diagonal required strength based on the appropriate load
configurations is permitted. Where diagonal members are combinations in ·the NSCP code, replacing the earthquake
used in the special segment, they shall be arranged in an X
load term E with the lateral loads necessary to develop the
pattern separated by vertical members. Such diagonal
expected vertical shear strength of the special segment
members shall be interconnected at points where they cross.
The interconnection shall have a required strength equal to
V ne (LRFD) or V ne/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate, at mid-
length, given as:
0.25 times the nominal tensile strength of the diagonal
member. Bolted connections shall not be used for web
members within the special segment. Diagonal web 3. 75RyMnc (L - Ly)
V ne = + 0. 075£/
members within the special segment shall be made of flat Ls Le3
bars of identical sections.
+ Ry(Pnt + 0. 3P nc) sin a
(525-1)
Splicing of chord members is not permitted within the
where
special segment, nor within one-half the panel length from
the ends of the special segment. The required axial strength
of the diagonal web members in the special segment due to Mnc= nominal flexural strength of a chord member of the
special segment, N-mm
dead and live loads within the special segment
El flexural elastic segment of a chord member of the
shall not exceed 0. 03FyAg (LRFD) or (0. 03/ special segment, N-mm2
1. 5) F yAg (ASD), as appropriate. span length of the truss, mm
length of the special segment, in
The special segment shall be a protected zone meeting the nominal tensile strength of a diagonal member of
requirements of Section 520.4. the special segment, kips (N)
nominal compressive strength of a diagonal
member of the special segment, kips, N

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a angle of diagonal members with the horizontal E TION 526

525.5 Width-Thickness Limitations SPECIAL CONCENTRICALLY
B CED RAME CB
Chord members and diagonal web members within the
special segment shall meet the requirements of Section 526.1 Scope
521.2.2.
Special concentrically braced frames (SCBF) are expected
525.6 Lateral Bracing to withstand significant inelastic deformations when
subjected to the forces resulting from the motions of the
The top and bottom chords of the trusses shall be laterally design earthquake. SCBF shall meet the requirements in this
braced at the ends of the special segment, and at intervals Section.
not to exceed LP according to Specification Section 506,
along the entire length of the truss. The required strength of User Note: Section 527 (OCBF) should be used for the
each lateral brace at the ends of and within the special design of tension-only bracing.
segment shall be
526.2 Members
Pu= 0. 06RyPnc(LRFD) or
526.2.1 Slenderness
Pa= (0. 06/1. S)RyPnc(ASD), as appropriate.
Bracing members shall have Kl/r s 4'1{I
Fy
where
Exception:
P nc = is the nominal compressive strength of the special
segment chord member Braces with 4.JE/Fy < Kl/r $ 200 are permitted in
frames in which the available strength of the column is at
Lateral braces outside of the special segment shall have a least equal to the maximum load transferred to the column
required strength of considering Ry (LRFD) or (1/1. S)Ry(ASD), as
appropriate, times the nominal strengths of the connecting
Pu= 0. 02RyPnc(LRFD) or brace elements of the building. Column forces need not
exceed those determined by inelastic analysis, nor the
Pa= (0. 02/1. S)RyPnc(ASD), as appropriate. maximum load effects that can be developed by the system.

The required brace stiffness shall meet the provisions of 526.2.2 Required Strength
Eq. A-1-4 of Appendix A-1.6 of the Specification, where
Where the effective net area of bracing members is less than
the gross area, the required tensile strength of the brace
based upon the limit state of fracture in the net section shall
be greater than the lesser of the following:
Pr = Pa = RyP nc/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate.
I. The expected yield strength, in tension, of the bracing
member, determined as RyF yAg (LRF D) or
RyF yAg/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate.

2. The maximum load effect, indicated by analysis that

can be transferred to the brace by the system.

User Note: This provision applies to bracing members

where the section is reduced. A typical case is a slotted HSS
brace at the gusset plate connection.

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526.2.3 Lateral Force Distribution RyF yAg/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate.

Along any line of bracing, braces shall be deployed in 2. The maximum load effect, indicated by analysis that
alternate directions such that, for either direction of force can be transferred to the brace by the system.
parallel to the bracing, at least 30 percent but no more than
70 percent of the total horizontal force along that line is 526.3.2 Required Flexural Strength
resisted by braces in tension, unless the available strength of
each brace in compression is larger than the required The required flexural strength of bracing connections
strength resulting from the application of the appropriate
shall be equal to 1.1Ry Mp (LRFD) or (1.1/
load combinations stipulated by the NSCP code including
the amplified seismic load. For the purposes of this 1. 5) RyMp (ASD), as appropriate, of the brace about the
provision, a line of bracing is defined as a single line or critical buckling axis.
parallel lines with a plan offset of IO percent or less of the
building dimension perpendicular to the line of bracing. Exception:
Braced connections that meet the requirements of Section
526.2.4 Width-Thickness Limitations 526.3.1 and can accommodate the inelastic rotations
associated with braced post-buckling deformations need not
Column and brace members shall meet the requirements of meet this requirement.
Section 521.2.2.
User Note: Accommodation of inelastic rotation is typically
User Note: HSS walls may be stiffened to comply with this accomplished by means of a single gusset plate with the
requirement. brace terminating before the line of restraint. The detailing
requirements for such a connection are described in the
526.2.5 Built-up Members AISC commentary.

The spacing of stitches shall be such that the slenderness 526.3.3 Required Compressive Strength
ratio l/r of individual elements between the stitches does
not exceed 0.4 times the governing slenderness ratio of the Bracing connections shall be designed for a required
built-up member. compressive strength based on buckling limit
states that is at least equal to 1. 1RyP n (LRFD) or
The sum of the available shear strengths of the stitches shall
equal or exceed the available tensile strength of each
(1. 1/1. 5) RyP n (ASD), as appropriate, where P n is the
element. The spacing of stitches shall be uniform. Not less nominal compressive strength of the brace.
than two stitches shall be used in a built-up member. Bolted
stitches shall not be located within the middle one-fourth of 526.4 Special Bracing Configuration Requirements
the clear brace length.
526.4.1 V-Type and Inverted V-Type Bracing.
Exception:
V-type and inverted V-type SCBF shall meet the following
Where the buckling of braces about their critical buckling requirements:
axis does not cause shear in the stitches, the spacing of the
stitches shall be such that the slenderness ratio l/r of the 1. The required strength of beams intersected by braces,
individual elements between the stitches does not exceed their connections, and supporting members shall be
0. 75 times the governing slenderness ratio of the built-up determined based on the load combinations of the
member. NSCP code assuming that the braces provide no
support for dead and live loads. For load combinations
526.3 Required Strength of Bracing Connections that include earthquake effects, the earthquake effect,
E, on the beam shall be determined as follows:
526.3.1 Required Tensile Strength
a. The forces in all braces in tension shall be assumed
The required tensile strength of bracing connections to be equal to RyF yAg.
(including beam-to-column connections if part of the
bracing system) shall be the lesser of the following: b. The forces in all adjoining braces in compression
shall be assumed to be equal to 0. 3P n·
1. The expected yield strength, in tension, of the bracing
member, determined as RyFyAg (LRFD) or

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2. Beams shall be continuous between columns. Both SECTIONS27

flanges of beams shall be laterally braced, with a
maximum spacing of Lb = Lpd, as specified by ORDINARY CONCENTRICALLY
Eq. A-1.1-7 and A-1.1-8 of Appendix A-lof the BRACED FRAMES (OCBF)
Specification. Lateral braces shall meet the provisions
of Eqs. A-1.6-7 and A-1.6-8 of Appendix A-1.6of the 527.1 Scope
Specification, where Mr= Mu= RyZFy (LRFD)
or Mr= Mu= RyZFy /1. 5 (ASD), as Ordinary concentrically braced frames (OCBF) are expected
to withstand limited inelastic deformations in their members
appropriate, of the beam and Cd = 1. 0.
and connections when subjected to the forces resulting from
the motion or the design earthquake. 0 B ha! 1 meet th
As a minimum, one set of lateral braces is required at
requirements in this section. 0 BF ab e th isolation
the point of intersection of the V-type ( or inverted V- y tern in ei mically isolated structures hall meet the
type) bracing, unless the beam has sufficient out-of- requirements of ections 527.4and 527.5and need not meet
plane strength and stiffness to ensure stability between the requirements of Sections 527.2ancl 527.
adjacent brace points.
527.2 Bracing Members
User Note: One method of demonstrating sufficient
ui-of-plane strength and tiffness of the beam is to Bracing members shall meet the requirements of Section
apply the bracing fore defined in Eq. A-1.6-7 of
521.2.2.
Appeudi A-1.6 of the Specification to each flange so
as to· form a torsional couple; this loading should be in
Exception:
conjunction with the flexural forces defined in item ( 1)
above. The stiffness of the beam (and its restraints) HSS braces that are filled with concrete need not comply
with respect to this torsional loading should be with this provision.
sufficient to satisfy Eq. A-1.6-8.
Bracing members in K, V. or inverted V-type configurations
526.4.2 K-Type shall have Klf r $ 4JE/Fy
Bracing K-type braced frames are not permitted for SCBF.
User Note: Bracing members that are designed as tension
only that is, neglecting their trength in compression) are
526.5 Column Splices not appropriate for K, V, and inverted V configurations.
uch braces may be used in other configurations and ar not
In addition to meeting the requirements in ection 521.4, required to sati fy this provision. uch members may
column splices in SCBF hall be de signed to develop 50 include lender angles, plat , or cable bracing, which are not
percent of the lesser availabl flexural strength of the excluded by Section 519.l.
connected members. The required shear strength
shall be EMpc/H (LRFD) or EMpc/1. 5H (ASD), as 527.3 Special Bracing Configuration
appropriate, where L
Mpc, is the sum of the nominal plastic
flexural strengths of the columns above and below the Requirements Beam in V-type and inverted V-Lyp O BF
splice. and columns in K-lype O BF shall be ontinuou at bracing
connections away tram the beam-lo-column connection and
526.6 Protected Zone shall meet the following requirements:

The protected zone of bracing members in SCBF shall 1. The required strength shall be determined based on the
include the center one-quarter of the brace length, and a load combinations of the NSCP code assuming that the
zone adjacent to each connection equal to the brace depth in braces provide no support of dead and live loads. For
the plan of buckling, The protected zone of SCBF shall load combinations that include earthquake effects, the
include el ments that connect braces to beams and columns earthquake effect, E, on the member shall be
and shall satisfy the requirements of Section 520.4. determined as follows:

a. The forces in braces in tension shall be assumed to

be equal to RyF yAg. For V-type and inverted V-
type OCBF, the forces in braces in tension need
not exceed the maximum force that can be
developed by the system.

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b. The forces in braces in compression shall be 527.5 OCBF above Seismic Isolation Systems
assumed to be equal to 0. 3P n·
527.5.1 Bracing Members
2. Both flanges shall be laterally braced, with a maximum
spacing of Lb= Lpd, as specified by Eqs. A-1.7-7 and Bracing members shall meet the requirements of Section
A-1.8-8 of Appendix A-1 of the Specification. Lateral 521.2.2 and shall have
braces shall meet the provisions of Eqs. A-1.6-7 and A-
1.6-8 of Appendix A-1.6 of the Specification,
where Mr= Mu= RyZFy (LRFD) or
Kl/r s 4jE/Fy
Mr= Mu= RyZFy /1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate,
527.5.2 K-Type Bracing
of the beam and Cd = 1. 0. As a minimum, one set of
lateral braces is required at the point of intersection of
K-type braced frames are not permitted.
the bracing, unless the member has sufficient out-of-
plane strength and stiffness to ensure stability between
adjacent brace points. 527.5.3 V-Type and lnverted-V-Type Bracing.

Beams in V-type and inverted V-type bracing shall be

User Note: See User Note in Section 526.4 for a
continuous between columns.
method of establishing sufficient out-of-plane strength
and stiffness of the beam.

527.4 Bracing Connections

The required strength of bracing connections shall be

determined as follows.

1. For the limit state of bolt slip, the required strength of

bracing connections shall be that determined using the
load combinations stipulated by the NSCP code, not
including the amplified seismic load.

2. For other limit states, the required strength of bracing

connections is the expected yield strength, in tension,
of the brace, determined as RyFyAg(LRFD) or
RyFyAg/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate.

Exception:
The required strength of the brace connection need not
exceed either of thefollowing:
1. The maximum force that can be developed by the
system
2. A load effect based upon using the amplified
seismic load

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1ION 28 r;« 0.15Py (LRFD) or

ECCENTRICALLY BRACED
FRAMES E F) Pa ::; (0. 15/1. 5)P y (ASD), as appropriate.
where
528.1 Scope
p u = required axial strength using LRFD load
Eccentrically braced frames (EBFs) are expected to combinations, N
withstand significant inelastic deformations in the links required axial strength using ASD load
when subjected to the forces resulting from the motions of
Pa
combinations, N
the design earthquake. The diagonal braces, columns, and
Py nominal axial yield strength= F yAg , N
beam segments outside of the links shall be designed to
remain essentially elastic under the maximum forces that
can be generated by the fully yielded and strain-hardened If Pu> 0.15Py (LRFD) or
links, except where permitted in this Section. In buildings
Pa> (0.15/1. 5) Py (ASD), as appropriate, the
exceeding five stories in height, the upper story of an EBF
system is permitted to be designed as an OCBF or a SCBF following additional requirements shall be met:
and still be considered to be part of an EBF system for the
purposes of determining system factors in the NSCP code. I. The available shear strength of the link shall be the
EBF shall meet the requirements in this section. lesserof 'fJvVpaand Zq>vMpa/e (LRFD) or
Vpa/fiv and 2 (Mpa/e)/fiv (ASD), as appropriate,
528.2 Links
where
528.2.1 Limitations
'Pv = 0. 90 (LRFD) !lv 1.67 (ASD)
Links shall meet the requirements of Section 521.2.2.
(528-1)
The web of a link shall be single thickness. Doubler-plate
reinforcement and web penetrations are not permitted. (528-2)

528.2.2. Shear Strength Pr= Pu (LRFD) or

Except as limited below, the link design shear strength,
Pa (ASD), as appropriate
'PvVn- and the allowable shear strength, Vn/ fiv, according
to the limit state of shear yielding shall be determined as
follows: Pc = Py (LRFD) or Py /1. 5 (ASD), as
appropriate
Vn = nominal shear strength of the link, equal to the
2. The length of the link shall not exceed:
lesser of VP or ZM p/ e ,N

a.
'Pv = 0. 90(LRFD) a; = 1.67 (ASD)
where (528-3)

FyZ,N-mm nor
0.6FyAw,N
link length, mm b. 1. 6Mp/Vp
(d- Zt1)tw
When p'(Aw/ Ag)< 0. 3 (528-4)
The effect of axial force on the link available shear strength
need not be considered if where

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meeting the requirements of ( a) and (b) above.

where 4. Intermediate web stiffeners are not required in links of

V,. Vu(LRFD) or Va(ASD), as appropriate lengths greater than 5Mp/Vp.
Vu required shear strength based on LRFD
load combinations, N 5. Intermediate web stiffeners shall be full depth. For
Va required shear strength based on ASD links that are less than 635 mm in depth, stiffeners are
load combinations, N required on only one side of the link web. The
thickness of one-sided stiffeners shall not be less than
528.2.3 Link Rotation Angle tw or 10 mm, whichever is larger, and the width shall
be not less than (b1/2) - tw. For links that are
The link rotation angle is the inelastic angle between the 635 mm in depth or greater, similar intermediate
link and the beam outside of the link when the total story stiffeners are required on both sides of the web.
drift is equal to the design story drift, 11. The link rotation
angle shall not exceed the following values: The required strength of fillet welds connecting
a link stiffener to the link web is A5tF y (LRFD) or
1. 0.08 radians for links oflength 1. 6Mp/V P or less. A5tFy/ 1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate, where Ast is the area
of the stiffener. The required strength
2. 0.02 radians for links of length 2. 6Mp/V P or greater. of fillet welds connecting the stiffener to the link flanges is
AstFy/ 4(LRFD) or AstFy/ 4(1. 5) (ASD).
3. The value determined by linear interpolation between
the above values for links of length between 528.4 Link-to-Column Connections
1. 6M vfV P and 2. 6M vf Vp·
Link-to-column connections must be capable of sustaining
528.3 Link Stiffeners the maximum link rotation angle based on the length of the
link, as specified in Section 528.2.3. The strength of the
Full-depth web stiffeners shall be provided on both sides of connection measured at the column face shall equal at least
the link web at the diagonal brace ends of the link. These the nominal shear strength of the link, V n, as specified in
stiffeners shall have a combined width not less than Section 528.2.2 at the maximum link rotation angle. Link-
(bf - 2tw) and a thickness not less than 0. 75tw or 10 to-column connections shall satisfy the above requirements
mm, by one of the following:

1. Use a connection prequalified for EBF in accordance

Whichever is larger, where bf and tw are the link flange
with Section B-1.
width and link web thickness respectively.
2. Provide qualifying cyclic test results in accordance with
Links shall be provided with intermediate web stiffeners as
Section B-4. Results of at least two cyclic connection
follows:
tests shall be provided and are permitted to be based on
one of the following:
l. Links of lengths 1. 6M p/V P or less shall be provided
with intermediate web stiffeners spaced at intervals not a. Tests reported in research literature or documented
exceeding (30tw - d/5) for a link rotation angle of tests performed for other projects that are
0.08 radian or (52tw -d/S)for link rotation angles of representative of project conditions, within the
0.02 radian or less. Linear interpolation shall be used limits specified in Section B-4.
for values between 0.08 and 0.02 radian.
b. Tests that are conducted specifically for the project
and are representative of project member sizes,
2. Links of length greater than 2. 6M P /VP and less than
material strengths, connection configurations, and
5Mp/Vp shall be provided with intermediate web matching connection processes, within the limits
stiffeners placed at a distance of 1.5 times bf from each specified in Section B-4.
end of the link.

3. Links of length between 1.6Mp/Vp and 2.6Mp/Vp

shall be provided with intermediate web stiffeners

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Exception: 528.6.2 Beam Outside Link

Where reinforcement at the beam-to-column connection at
The required combined axial and flexural strength of the
the link end precludes yielding of the beam over the
beam outside of the link shall be determined based on load
reinforced length, the link is permitted to be the beam
combinations stipulated by the NSCP code. For load
segment from the end of the reinforcement to the brace
connection. Where such links are used and the link length combinations including seismic effects, a load Q1 shall be
does not exceed 1. 6Mpp/V P' cyclic testing of the reinforced substituted for the term E where Q1 is defined as the forces
connection is not required if the available strength of the generated by at least 1 .1 times the expected nominal shear
reinforced section and the connection equals or exceeds the strength of the link, RyV n- where V n is as defined in
required strength calculated based upon the strain- Section 528.2.2. The available strength of the beam outside
hardened link as described in Section 528.8. Full depth of the link shall be determined by the Specification,
stiffeners as required in Section 528.2.Jshall be placed at multiplied by Ry-
the link-to-reinforcement interface.
User Note: The diagonal brace and beam segment outside
528.5 Lateral Bracing of Link of the link are intended to remain essentially elastic under
the forces generated by the fully yielded and strain hardened
Lateral bracing shall be provided at both the top and bottom link. Both the diagonal brace and beam segment outside of
link flanges at the ends of the link. The required strength of the link are typically subject to a combination of large axial
each lateral brace at the ends of the link shall force and bending moment, and therefore should be treated
be Pb = 0. 06 Mr/h0, where h0 is the distance as beam-columns in design, where the available strength is
between flange centroids in mm. defined by Section 508 of the Specification.

For design according to Specification Section 502.3.3 At the connection between the diagonal brace and the beam
(LRFD) at the link end of the brace, the intersection of the brace and
beam centerlines shall be at the end of the link or in the link.

For design according to Specification Section B3.4 (ASD) 528.6.3 Bracing Connections

The required strength of the diagonal brace connections, at

Mr= Mw exp/1. 5
both ends of the braces, shall be at least equal to the
required strength of the diagonal brace, as defined in
The required brace stiffness shall meet the provisions of
Section 528.6.1. The diagonal brace connections shall also
Eq. A-1.6-8 of the Specification, where Mr is defined
satisfy the requirements of Section 526.3 .3.
above, Cd =
1, and Lb is the link length.
No part of the diagonal brace connection at the link end of
528.6 Diagonal Brace and Beam Outside of Link the brace shall extend over the link length. If the brace is
designed to resist a portion of the link end moment, then the
528.6.1 Diagonal Brace diagonal brace connection at the link end of the brace shall
be designed as a fully-restrained moment connection.
The required combined axial and flexural strength of the
diagonal brace shall be determined based on load 528.7 Beam-to-Column Connections
combinations stipulated by the NSCP code. For load
combinations including seismic effects, a load Q1 shall be If the EBF system factors in the NSCP code require moment
substituted for the term E, where Q1 is defined as the axial resisting connections away from the link, then the beam-to-
forces and moments generated by at least 1.25 times the column connections away from the link shall meet the
expected nominal shear strength of the link Ry V n- where requirements for beam-to-column connections for OMF
V n is as defined in Section 528.2.2. The available strength specified in Sections 11.2 and 11.5.
of the diagonal brace shall comply with Specification
Section 508. If the EBF system factors in the NSCP code do not require
moment resisting connections away from the link, then the
Brace members shall meet the requirements of Section beam-to-column connections away from the link are
521.2.1. permitted to be designed as pinned in the plane of the web.

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528.8 Required Strength of Columns SECTION 529

In addition to the requirements in Section 521.3, the BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACED
required strength of columns shall be determined from load FRAMES (BRBF)
combinations as stipulated by the NSCP code, except that
the seismic load E shall be the forces generated by 1.1 times 529.1 Scope
the expected nominal shear strength of all links above the
level under consideration. The expected nominal shear Buckling-restrained braced frames (BRBF) are expected to
strength of a link is RyV n, where V n is as defined in withstand significant inelastic deformations when subjected
Section 528.2.2. to the forces resulting from the motions of the design
earthquake. BRBF shall meet the requirements in this
Column members shall meet the requirements of Section Section. Where the NSCP code does not contain design
521.2.2. coefficients for BRBF, the provisions of Section B-3 shall
apply.
528.9 Protected Zone
529.2 Bracing Members
Links in EBFs are a protected zone, and shall satisfy the
requirements of Section 520.4. Welding on links is Bracing members shall be composed of a structural steel
permitted for attachment of link stiffeners, as required in core and a system that restrains the steel core from
Section 528.3. buckling.

528.10 Demand Critical Welds 529.2.1 Steel Core

Complete-joint-penetration groove welds attaching the link The steel core shall be designed to resist the entire axial
flanges and the link web to the column are demand critical force in the brace.
welds, and shall satisfy the requirements of Section 520.3.2.
The brace design axial strength, <pPysc (LRFD), and the
brace allowable axial strength, Pysc /fl (ASD), in tension
and compression, according to the limit state of yielding,
shall be determined as follows:

P y~c = F ysc Ase (529-1)

0. 90 (LRFD) fl = 1. 67 (ASD)
where

Fysc specified minimum yield stress of the steel core,

or actual yield stress of the steel core as
determined from a coupon test, MPa
net area of steel core, mrrr'

Plates used in the steel core that are 50 mm thick or greater

shall satisfy the minimum notch toughness requirements of
Section 519.3.

Splices in the steel core are not permitted.

529.2.2 Buckling-Restraining System

The buckling-restraining system shall consist of the casing

for the steel core. In stability calculations, beams, columns,
and gussets connecting the core shall be considered parts of
this system.

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The buckling-restraining system shall limit local and overall The compression strength adjustment factor, fJ, shall be
buckling of the steel core for deformations corresponding to calculated as the ratio of the maximum compression force to
2.0 times the design story drift. The buckling-restraining the maximum tension force of the test specimen measured
system shall not be permitted to buckle within deformations from the qualification tests specified in Section 8-5, Section
corresponding to 2.0 times the design story drift. B-5.6.3for the range of deformations corresponding to 2.0
times the design story drift. The larger value of ~ from the
User Note: Conformance to this provision is demonstrated two required brace qualification tests shall be used. In no
by means of testing as described in Section 529.2.3. case shall ~betaken as less than 1.0.

529.2.3 Testing The strain hardening adjustment factor, 0), shall be

calculated as the ratio of the maximum tension force
The design of braces shall be based upon results from measured from the qualification tests specified in
qualifying cyclic tests in accordance with the procedures Section 8-5, Section 8-5.6.3 (for the range of deformations
and acceptance criteria of Section B-5. Qualifying test corresponding to 2.0 times the design story drift) to F ysc of
results shall consist of at least two successful cyclic tests: the test specimen. The larger value of w from the two
one is required to be a test of a brace subassemblage that required qualification tests shall be used. Where the tested
includes brace connection rotational demands complying
steel core material does not match that of the prototype, 0)
with Section 8-5, Section 8-5.4 and the other shall be either
shall be based on coupon testing of the prototype material.
a uniaxial or a subassemblage test complying with Section
529.3. Bracing Connections.
8-5, Section 8-5.5. Both test types are permitted to be
based upon one of the following:
529.3 Bracing Connections
1. Tests reported in research or documented tests
performed for other projects. 529.3.1 Required Strength

2. Tests that are conducted specifically for the project. The required strength of bracing connections in tension and
compression (including beam-to-column connections if part
of the bracing system) shall be 1.1 times the adjusted brace
Interpolation or extrapolation of test results for
strength in compression (LRFD) or 1.1/1.5 times the
different member sizes shall be justified by rational
adjusted brace strength in compression (ASD).
analysis that demonstrates stress distributions and
magnitudes of internal strains consistent with or less
severe than the tested assemblies and that considers the 529.3.2 Gusset Plates
adverse effects of variations in material properties.
Extrapolation oftest results shall be based upon similar The design of connections shall include considerations of
combinations of steel core and buckling-restraining local and overall buckling. Bracing consistent with that used
system sizes. Tests shall be permitted to qualify a in the tests upon which the design is based is required.
design when the provisions of Section 8-5 are met.
User Note: This provision may be met by designing the
529.2.4 Adjusted Brace Strength gusset plate for a transverse force consistent with transverse
bracing forces determined from testing, by adding a
Where required by these Provisions, bracing connections stiffener to it to resist this force, or by providing a brace to
and adjoining members shall be designed to resist forces the gusset plate or to the brace itself. Where the supporting
calculated based on the adjusted brace strength. tests did not include transverse bracing, no such bracing is
required. Any attachment of bracing to the steel core must
The adjusted brace strength in compression shall be be included in the qualification testing.
fJ wRyP ysc· The adjusted brace strength in tension shall be
O)RyPysc·

Exception:
The factor Ry need not be applied if P ysc is established
using yield stress determinedfrom a coupon test.

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529.4 Special Requirements 529.5.2 RequiredStrength

Related to Bracing Configuration. V-type and inverted-V- The required strength of beams and columns in BRBF shall
type braced frames shall meet the following requirements: be determined from load combinations as stipulated in the
NSCP code. For load combinations that include earthquake
1. The required strength of beams intersected by braces, effects, the earthquake effect, E, shall be determined from
their connections, and supporting members shall be the adjusted brace strengths in tension and compression.
determined based on the load combinations of the
NSCP code assuming that the braces provide no The required strength of beams and columns need not
support for dead and live loads. For load combinations exceed the maximum force that can be developed by the
that include earthquake effects, the vertical and system.
horizontal earthquake effect, E, on the beam shall be
determined from the adjusted brace strengths in tension User Note: Load effects calculated based on adjusted brace
and compression. strengths should not be amplified by the overstrength factor,
fio.
Beams shall be continuous between columns. Both
flanges of beams shall be laterally braced. Lateral 529.5.3 Splices
braces shall meet the provisions of Eqs. A-1.6-7 and
A-1.6-8 of Appendix A-1.6 of the Specification, In addition to meeting the requirements in Section 521.4,
where Mr= Mu= Ry ZFy (LRFD) or Mr= Mu = column splices in BRBF shall be designed to develop 50
Ry ZFy /1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate, of the beam and percent of the lesser available flexural strength · of the
connected members, determined based on the
Cd = 1. 0. As a minimum, one set of lateral braces is
limit state of yielding. The required shear
required at the point of intersection of the V-type ( or
inverted V-type) bracing, unless the beam has sufficient strength shall be 'f.Mpc/H (LRFD) or
out-of-plane strength and stiffness to ensure stability 'f.Mpc/1. SH (ASD), as appropriate, where 'f.Mpc is the
between adjacent brace points. sum of the nominal plastic flexural strengths of the columns
above and below the splice.
User Note: The beam has sufficient out-of-plane strength
and stiffness if the beam bent in the horizontal plane meets 529.6 Protected Zone
the required brace strength and required brace stiffness for
column nodal bracing as prescribed in the Specification. Pu The protected zone shall include the steel core of bracing
may be taken as the required compressive strength of the members and elements that connect the steel core to beams
brace. and columns, and shall satisfy the requirements of Section
520.4.
For purposes of brace design and testing, the calculated
maximum deformation of braces shall be increased by
including the effect of the vertical deflection of the beam
under the loading defined in Section 529.4.

K-type braced frames are not permitted for BRBF.

529.5 Beams and Columns

Beams and columns in BRBF shall meet the following

requirements.

529.5.1 Width-ThicknessLimitations

Beam and column members shall meet the requirements of

Section 521.2.2.

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SECTION530 530.2.2 Panel Aspect Ratio

SPECIAL PLATE SHEAR WALLS The ratio of panel length to height, L/h, shall be limited to
(SPSW) 0. 8 < L/h s2. 5.

530.1 Scope 530.2.3 Openings in Webs

pccial plate hear walls

P, W) arc expected l with land Openings in webs shall be bounded on all sides by HBE and
ignificant inela ·tic deformations
in th web \ h 11 VBE extending the full width and height of the panel,
subjected t the forces resulting from the moti ns of the respectively, unless otherwise justified by testing and
design earthquake, he horizontal boundary elements analysis.
(1-18 ·s) and vertical boundary el ment • (VB ) adjacent 10
the web halt be designed ro remain e · entially lastic 530.3 Connections of Webs to Boundary Elements
under the maximum for es that can be generated by the
fully yi lded webs except that plastic hinging at the ends of The required strength of web connections to the surrounding
I-IBEs i permitted. SPSW shall meet the requirements of HBE and VBE shall equal the expected yield strength, in
this Section. Wh. re the N code doe. not contain design tension, of the web calculated at an angle a, defined by
coefficients for PSW the provision or. ection B-3 shall Eq. 530-2.
apply.
530.4 Horizontal and Vertical Boundary Elements
530.2 Webs
530.4.1 Required Strength
530.2.1 Shear Strength
In addition to the requirements of Section 521.3, the
The panel design shear strength, <f)Vn (LRFD), and the required strength of VBE shall be based upon the forces
allowable shear strength, V n/U (ASD), according to the corresponding to the expected yield strength, in tension, of
limit state of shear yielding, shall be determined as follows: the web calculated at an angle a.

The required strength of HBE ·hall be the greater of the

force corresponding l the expected yield strength in
<{) = 0. 90 (LRFD)U = 1. 67 (ASD) tension f the web calculated at an angle a or that
determined from the load combination· in the N < de
where as urning the web provides no upp rt for gravity loads.

thickness of the web, mm The beam-column moment ratio provisions in Section 522.6
clear distance between VBE flanges, mm shall be met for all HBE/VBE intersections without
consideration of the effects of the webs.
a is the angle of web yielding in radians, as measured
relative to the vertical, and it is given by: 530.4.2 HBE-to-VBE Connections

HBE-to-VBE connections shall satisfy the requirements of

1 + twL
(530-2) e tion 524.2. The required shear strength, V11, of a HBE-
4 - 2Ac
tan - (1 h3 ) to-VBE conn ction shall be determined in accordance with
1 + twh Ab+ 360/cL the provi ion of ection 524.2, except that th required
hear trength shall not be les than the hear corresponding
distance between HBE centerlines, mm to moment al each end equal to 1.1RyMp (LRFD) or
cross-sectional area of a HBE, mm2 (1. 1/1. 5) RyMp (ASD), as appropriate, together with
cross-sectional area of a VBE, mm2 the shear resulting from the expected yield strength in
moment of inertia of a VBE taken peipendicular to tension of the webs yielding at an angle a.
the direction of the web plate line, mm
L distance between VBE centerlines, mm 530.4.3 Width-Thickness Limitations

HBE and VBE members shall meet the requirements of

Section 521.2.2.

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530.4.4 Lateral Bracing SECTIO 531

HBE shall be laterally braced at all intersections with VBE QUALITY ASSURANCE LAN
and at a spacing not to exceed 0. 086 RyE / F y· Both
flanges of HBE shall be braced either directly or indirectly. 531.1 Scope
The required strength of lateral bracing shall be at least 2
When required by the NSCP code or the engineer-of-record
percent of the HBE flange nominal strength, F yb1t1. The
a quality assurance plan shall be provided. The quality
required stiffness of all lateral bracing shall be determined assurance plan shall include the requirements of
in accordance with Eq. A-1.6-8 of Appendix A-1.6 of the Section B-2.
Specification. In these equations, Mr shall be
computed as RyZFy (LRFD) or Mr shall be User Note: The quality assurance plan in Section B-2 is
computed as RyZFy /1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate, and considered adequate and effective for most seismic load
Cd = 1. 0. 530. 4. 5. VBE Splices. VBE splices shall resisting systems and is strongly encouraged for use without
comply with the requirements of Section 521.4. modification. While the NSCP code requires use of a
quality assurance plan based on the seismic design category,
530.4.5 Panel Zones use of the quality assurance plan for any seismic load
resisting system with an R greater than 3 is strongly
The VBE panel zone next to the top and base HBE of the encouraged independent of the seismic design category. Use
SPSW shall comply with the requirements in Section 522.3. of a response modification factor of 3 or more indicates an
assumption of system, element, and connection ductility to
530.4.6 Stiffness of Vertical Boundary Elements reduce design forces. The quality assurance plan is intended
to ensure that the seismic load resisting system is
The VBE shall have moments of inertia about an axis taken significantly free of defects that would greatly reduce the
ductility of the system. There may be cases (for example,
perpendicular to the plane of the web, I c- not less than
non-redundant major transfer members, or where work is
0. 00307twh4/ L. performed in a location that is difficult to access) where
supplemental testing - might be advisable. Additionally,
where the contractor's quality control program has
demonstrated the capability to perform some tasks this plan
has assigned to quality assurance, modification of the plan
could be considered.

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APPENDICES B-1. Section B-1.3 Testing Requirements

PREQUALIFICATION OF.BEAM- Data used t support connection prequalification shall be
COLUMN AND LINK-TO-COLUMN based on lCSLS conducted in accordance with Section B-4.
The PRP shall d · terrnine the number of tests and the
CONNECTIONS variables c nsidered by the tests for connection
prequalification.
Appendix B-1.1 Scope
The PR.P shall also pro idc the same inforrnati n when
This appendix contains mmimum requirements for
limits are to be changed the connection ha th ability and
prequalification of beam to-column moment connections in
reliability to undergo the required interstory drill angle for
special moment frames (SMF), intermediate moment frames MF and IMF and the required link rotation angle for BF,
(IMF), and link-to-column connections in eccentrically
where the link is adjacent to column . Th limits n
braced frames (EDF). Prequalified connection are
member size for prequalification ball not exceed the limit
permitted to be u eel within the applicable limits of specified in Section B-4, Section B-2.5.2.
prequalification, without U1e need for further qualifying
cyclic tests. When the limits of prequalification or de ign
B-1.4 Prequalification Variables
requirements for prequalified connections c nflict with the
requirements of these Provi ions, the limits of
In order to be prequali fied, the effect f th f II wing
prequalification and design requirements for prequalified
variables on connection performance . hall be considered.
connections shall govern.
Limits on the permissibl alues r r ca h variable hall be
established by the CPRP for the prequalified connection.
B-1.2 General Requirements
I. Beam or link parameters:
B-1.2.1 Basis for Prequalification
a. Cross-section shape: wide flange, box, or other
Connections shall be prequalified based on test data
b. Cross-section fabrication method: (rolled shape,
satisfying Section B-1.3, supported by analytical studies and
welded shape, or other)
design models. The combined body of evidence for
prequalification must be sufficient to assure that the c. Depth
connection can supply the required interstory drift angle for
d. Weight per foot
SMF and IMF systems, or the required link rotation angle
for EBF, on a consistent and reliable basis within the e. Flange thickness
specified limits of prequalification. All applicable limit
f. Material specification
states for the connection that affect the stiffness, strength
and deformation capacity of the connection and the Seismic g. Span-to-depth ratio (for SMF or IMF), or link
Load Resisting System (SLRS) must be identified. These length (for EBF)
include fracture related limit states, stability related limit
h. Width thickness ratio of cross-section elements
states, and all other limit states pertinent for the connection
under consideration. The effect of design variables listed in 1. Lateral bracing
Section B-1.4 shall be addressed for connection
prequalification. j. Other parameters pertinent to the specific
connection under consideration
B-1.2.2 Authority for Prequalification
2. Column parameters:
Prequalification of a connection and the associated limits of a. Cross-section shape: wide flange, box, or other
prequalification shall be established by a Connection
Prequalification Review Panel (CPRP) approved by the b. Cross-section fabrication method: (rolled shape,
authority having jurisdiction. welded shape, or other)
c. Column orientation with respect to beam or link:
(beam or link is connected to column flange, beam
or link is connected to column web, beams or links
are connected to both the column flange and web,
or other)
d. Depth

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e. Weight per foot 7. Workmanship: All workmanship parameters that

f. Flange thickness exceed AISC, RCSC and AWS requirements, pertinent
to the specific connection under consideration, such as:
g. Material specification
a. Surface roughness of thermal cut or ground edges
h. Width-thickness ratio of cross-section elements
b. Cutting tolerances
1. Lateral bracing
c. Weld reinforcement or contouring
J. Other parameters pertinent to the specific
connection under consideration d. Presence of holes, fasteners or welds for
attachments
3. Beam (or link) column relations:
8. Additional connection details: All variables pertinent to
a. Panel zone strength
the specific connection under consideration, as
b. Doubler plate attachment details established by the CPRP
c. Column-beam ( or link) moment ratio
B-1.5 Design Procedure
4. Continuity plates:
A comprehensive design procedure must be available for a
a. Identification of conditions under which continuity prequalified connection. The design procedure must address
plates are required all applicable limit states within the limits of
prequalification.
b. Thickness, width and depth
c. Attachment details B-1.6 Prequalification Record

5. Welds: A prequalified connection shall be provided with a written

prequalification record with the following information:
a. Location, extent (including returns), type (CJP,
PJP, fillet, etc.) and any reinforcement or
1. General description of the prequalified connection and
contouring required
drawings that clearly identify key features and
b. Filler metal classification strength and notch components of the connection
toughness
2. Description of the expected behavior of the connection
c. Details and treatment of weld backing and weld in the elastic and inelastic ranges of behavior, intended
tabs location(s) of inelastic action, and a description oflimit
states controlling the strength and deformation capacity
d. Weld access holes: size, geometry and finish
of the connection
e. Welding quality control and quality assurance 3. Listing of systems for which connection is prequalified:
beyond that described in Section 18, including the SMF, IMF, or EBF
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) method,
inspection frequency, acceptance criteria and 4. Listing of limits for all prequalification variables listed
documentation requirements in Section B-1.4.
5. Listing of demand critical welds
6. Bolts:
6. Definition of the region of the connection that
a. Bolt diameter comprises the protected zone
b. Bolt grade: ASTM A325, A490, or other 7. Detailed description of the design procedure for the
c. Installation requirements: pretensioned, snug-tight, connection, as required in Section B-1.5.
or other 8. List of references of test reports, research reports and
d. Hole type: standard, oversize, short-slot, long-slot, other publications that provided the basis for
or other prequalification
e. Hole fabrication method: drilling, punching, sub- 9. Summary of quality control and quality assurance
punching and reaming, or other procedures
f. Other parameters pertinent to the specific
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The following documents shall be available for review by

B-2. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN
the engineer-of-record or designee prior to fabrication or
erection, as applicable, unless specified to be submitted:
B-2.1 Scope
I. Material test reports for structural steel, bolts, shear
Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) shall be
connectors, and welding materials
provided as specified in this Section.

2. Inspection procedures
Visual welding inspection and Non Destructive Testing
(NDT) shall be conducted in accordance with a written
3. Nonconformance procedure
practice by personnel qualified in accordance with Section
B-6.
4. Material control procedure
User Note: Section B-6, Section B-6.3 contains items to be
considered in determining the qualification requirements for 5. Bolt installation procedure
welding inspectors and NDT technicians.
6. Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQR),
B-2.2 Inspection and Nondestructive Testing Personnel including any supplemental testing requirements

Bolting inspection shall be conducted in accordance with a 7. QC Inspector qualifications

written practice by qualified personnel.
B-2.4 Quality Assurance Agency Documents
B-2.3 Contractor Documents
The agency responsible for quality assurance shall submit
The following documents shall be submitted for review by the following documents to the authority having
the engineer-of-record or designee, prior to fabrication or jurisdiction, the engineer-of-record, and the owner or
erection, as applicable: owner's designee:

1. Shop drawings 1. QA agency's written practices for the monitoring and

2. Erection drawings control of the agency's operations. The written practice
shall include:
3. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), which shall
specify all applicable essential variables of A WS D l. l a. The agency's procedures for the selection and
and the following, as applicable administration of inspection personnel, describing
a. power source (constant current or constant voltage) the trammg, experience and examination
requirements for qualification and certification of
b. for demand critical welds, electrode manufacturer inspection personnel, and
and trade name
4. Copies of the manufacturer's typical certificate of b. The agency's inspection procedures, including
conformance for all electrodes, fluxes and shielding general inspection, material controls, and visual
gasses to be used. Certificates of conformance shall welding inspection
satisfy the applicable A WS A5 requirements.
2. Qualifications of management and QA personnel
5. For demand critical welds, applicable manufacturer's designated for the project
certifications that the filler metal meets the
supplemental notch toughness requirements, as 3. Qualification records for Inspectors and NDT
applicable. Should the filler metal manufacturer not technicians designated for the project
supply such supplemental certifications, the contractor
shall have the necessary testing performed and provide 4. NDT procedures and equipment calibration records for
the applicable test reports. NDT to be performed and equipment to be used for the
6. Manufacturer's product data sheets or catalog data for project
SMAW, FCA W and GMA W composite (cored) filler
metals to be used. The data sheets shall describe the 5. Daily or weekly inspection reports
product, limitations of use, recommended or typical
welding parameters, and storage and exposure 6. Non-conformance reports
requirements, including baking, if applicable.

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B-2.5 Inspection Points and Frequencies Magnetic particle testing shall be performed by QA
according to the procedures prescribed in Section B-6,
Inspection points and frequencies of Quality Control (QC) Section B-6.2.
and Quality Assurance (QA) tasks and documentation for
the Seismic Load Resisting System (SLRS) shall be as 2. Required NDT
provided in the following tables.
a. k-Area NDT
The following entries are used in the tables:
When welding of doubler plates, continuity plates,
Observe (0) - The inspector shall observe these functions or stiffeners has been performed in the k-area, the
on a random, daily basis. Welding operations need not be web shall be tested for cracks using Magnetic
delayed pending observations. Particle Testing (MT). The MT inspection area
shall include the k-area base metal within 75 mm
Perform (P) - These inspections shall be performed prior to of the weld.
the final acceptance of the item. Where a task is noted to be
performed by both QC and QA, it shall be permitted to b. CJP Groove Weld NDT
coordinate the inspection function between QC and QA so
that the inspection functions need be performed by only one Ultrasonic testing shall be performed on 100
party. Where QA is to rely upon inspection functions percent of CJP groove welds in materials 8 mm
performed by QC, the approval of the engineer-of-record thick or greater. Ultrasonic testing in materials less
and the authority having jurisdiction is required. than 8 mm thick is not required. Magnetic particle
testing shall be performed on 25 percent of all
Document (D) - The inspector shall prepare reports beam-to-column CJP groove welds.
indicating that the work has been performed in accordance
with the contract documents. The report need not provide c. Base Metal NDT for Lamellar Tearing and
detailed measurements for joint fit-up, WPS settings, Laminations
completed welds, or other individual items listed in the
Tables in Sections B-2.5.1, B-2.5.3, or B-2.5.4. For shop After joint completion, base metal thicker than 38
fabrication, the report shall indicate the piece mark of the mm loaded in tension in the through thickness
piece inspected. For field work, the report shall indicate the direction in tee and comer joints, where the
reference grid lines and floor or elevation inspected. Work connected material is greater than 19 mm and
not in compliance with the contract documents and whether contains CJP groove welds, shall be ultrasonically
the noncompliance has been satisfactorily repaired shall be tested for discontinuities behind and adjacent to the
noted in the inspection report. fusion line of such welds. Any base metal
discontinuities found within t / 4 of the steel
B-2.5.1 Visual Welding Inspection surface shall be accepted or rejected on the basis of
criteria of A WS D 1.1 Table 6.2, where t is the
Visual inspection of welding shall be the primary method thickness of the part subjected to the through-
used to confirm that the procedures, materials, and thickness strain.
workmanship incorporated in construction are those that
have been specified and approved for the project. As a d. Beam Cope and Access Hole NDT
minimum, tasks shall be as follows:
At welded splices and connections, thermally cut
B-2.5.2 NondestructiveTesting (NDT) of Welds surfaces of beam copes and access holes shall be
tested using magnetic particle testing or penetrant
Nondestructive testing of welds shall be performed by testing, when the flange thickness exceeds 38 mm
quality assurance personnel. for rolled shapes, or when the web thickness
exceeds 38 mm for built-up shapes.
1. Procedures

Ultrasonic testing shall be performed by QA according

to the procedures prescribed in Section B-6, Section B-
6.1.

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e. Reduced Beam Section Repair NDT

Visual Inspection Task QC QA
Magn tic particle te ling shall be performed n Before Welding Task Doc. Task Doc.
any w Id and adjacent area of the reduced beam Material identification 0 - 0 -
e ·lion (RBS) pla Lie hinge region that ha· been (Type/Grade)
repaired by welding or on the ba e metal r the Fit-up of Groove Welds
RB plastic hinge re ion if a sharp notch has been (including joint __geometry)
removed by grinding. - Joint preparation
- Dimensions (alignment,
f. Weld Tab Removal Sites root opening, root face, PIO** - 0 -
bevel)
Magnetic particle testing shall be performed on the - Cleanliness ( condition of
end of welds from which the weld tabs have been steel surfaces)
removed, except for continuity plate weld tabs. - Tacking (tack weld
quality and location)
g. Reduction of Percentage of Ultrasonic Testing - Backing type and fit (if PIO** - 0 -
applicable)
The amount of ultrasonic testing is permitted to be Configuration and finish of 0 - 0 -
reduced if approved by the engineer-of-record and access holes
the authority having jurisdiction. The Fit-up of Fillet Welds
nondestructive testing rate for an individual welder - Dimensions 9 alignment,
or welding operator may be reduced to 25 percent, gaps at root)
pro ided tbe reject rate is demonstrated to be 5 - Cleanliness 9 condition of PIO** - 0 -
percent r les f the welds le. ted for the welder or steel surfaces)
welding operator. A ampling f at least 40 - Tacking (tack weld
comp! ted weld for a job hall be made for such quality and location)
reduction evaluari n. Reject mt is the number f **Following performance of this inspection task for ten
welds containing rejectable defects divided by the welds to be made by a given welder, with the welder
number of welds completed. For evaluating the demonstrating adequate understanding of requirements and
reject rate of continuous welds over I m in length possession of skills and tools to verify these items, the
where the effective throat thickness is 25 mm or Perform designation of this task shall be reduce to Observe,
less, each 300 mm increment or fraction thereof and the welder shall perform this task, the task shall be
shall be considered as one weld. For evaluating the returned to Perform until such time as the Inspector has
reject rate on continuous welds over I m in length reestablished adequate assurance that the welder will
where the effective throat thickness is greater than perform the inspection tasks listed.
25 mm, each 150 mm of length or fraction thereof
shall be considered one weld.

h. Reduction of Percentage of Magnetic Particle

Testing

The amount of MT on CJP groove welds is

permitted t be reduced if approved by the
engineer-of-record and the authority having
juri diction. The MT rate for an individual welder
or welding operator may be reduced to IO percent
provided the reject rate i demonstrated to be 5
percent or less of the welds tested for the welder or
welding op rater. A sampling of at least 20
completed welds for a job shall b made for such
reduction valuation. Reject rate i the numb r of
welds containing rejectable defects divided by the
number of welds completed. This reduction is not
permitted on welds in the k-area, at repair sites,
weld tab and backing removal sites and access
holes.

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Visual Inspection Task QC QA Visual Inspection Task QC QA

During Welding Task Doc. Task Doc. After Welding Task Doc. Task Doc.
WPS followed Welds cleaned 0 - 0 -
- Setting on welding Welder identification
equipment legible
0 - 0 -
- Travel speed Verify size, length, and
- Selected welding location of welds
0 - 0 -
materials Visually inspect welds to
- Shielding gas type/flow acceptance criteria
rate 0 - 0 - - Crack porhibition
- Preheat applied - Weld/base-metal fusion
- Interpass temperature - Crater cross-section p D p D
maintained (min./max.) - Weld profiles
- Proper position (F, V,H, - Weld size
OH) - Undercut
- Intermix of filler metals - Porosity
avoided unless approved Placement of reinforcement p D p D
Use of qualified welders 0 - 0 - fillets
Control and handling of Backing bars removed and
welding consumables weld tabs removed and p D p D
- Packaging
0 - 0 - finished (if required)
- Exposure control Repair activities p - p D
Environmental conditions
- Wind speed within limits 0 - 0 -
- Precipitation and Inspection Task Prior to QC QA
temperature Bolting Task Doc. Task Doc.
Proper bolts selected for
Welding techniques
the ioint detail
0 - 0 -
- Interpass and final 0 - 0 -
Proper bolting procedure
cleaning
selected for ioint detail
0 - 0 -
- Each pass within profile
Imitations Connecting elements are
- Each pass meets quality
0 - 0 - fabricated properly,
requirements including the appropriate
No welding over cracked faying surface condition 0 - 0 -
tacks
0 - 0 - and hole preparation, if
specified, meets applicable
requirements

Pre-installation verification
testing conducted for p D 0 D
fastener assemblies and
method used
Proper storage provided for
bolts, nuts, washers, and 0 - 0 -
other fastener components

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Inspection Task During QC QA B-2.5.4 Other Inspections

Bolting Task Doc. Task Doc.
Fastener assemblies placed Where applicable, the following inspection shall be
in all holes and washers (if performed:
required) are properly
0 - 0 -
positioned Other Inspection Task QC QA
Joint brought to the snug Task Doc. Task Doc.
tight condition prior to thw 0 - 0 - Reduce beam section
pretensioning operation (RBS) requirements, if
Fastener components not applicable p D p D
returnes by the wrench 0 - 0 - - contour and finish
prevented from rotating - dimensional tolerances
Bolts are pretensioned Protected zone no holes
progress systematically and unapproved
from most rigid point
0 - 0 - attachments made by
p D p D
toward free edges contractor

Inspection Task After QC QA

Bolting Task Doc. Task Doc.
Document accepted and p p
D D
rejected connections

3. Documentation

All NDT performed shall be documented. For shop

fabrication, the NDT report shall identify the tested weld by
piece mark and location in the piece. For field work, the
NDT report shall identify the tested weld by location in the
structure, piece mark, and location in the piece.

B-2.S.3 Inspectionof Bolting

Observation of bolting operations shall be the primary

method used to confirm that the procedures, materials, and
workmanship incorporated in construction are those that
have been specified and approved for the project. As a
minimum, the tasks shall be as follows:

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B-3. SEISMIC DESIGN User Note: The design coefficients and parameters
presented in this appendix are taken from the 2003 NEHRP
COEFFICIENTSAND Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New
APPROXIMATE PERIOD Buildings and Other Structures. This appendix will be
deleted from these Provisions once SET/ASCE 7 and this
PARAMETERS codes add the BRBF and SPSW to their list of acceptable
structural systems. It is expected that such parameters will
B-3.1 Scope
be included in an appendix to SEJ/ ASCE 7 which is
expected to be published in mid to late 2005.
This appendix contains design coefficients, system
limitations and design parameters for Seismic Load
B-3.2 Symbols
Resisting Systems (SLRS) that are included in these
Provisions but not yet defined in this code for Buckling-
The following symbols are used in this appendix.
Restrained Braced Frames (BRBF) and Special Plate Shear
Walls (SPSW). The values presented in Tables B-3-1 and
Cd Deflection amplification factor
B-3-2 in this appendix shall only be used where neither the
NSCP code nor SEii ASCE 7 contain such values. Cr, x Parameters used for determining the approximate
fundamental period
.U0 System overstrength factor
R Response modification coefficient

Table B-3.1 Design Coefficients and Factors for Basic Seismic Load Resisting Systems

System Height Limit

Response Deflection
Basic Seismic Over Seismic Design Category
Modification Amplification
Load Resisting Strength
Coefficient Factor B&C E F
System Factor D
R Cd (Zone 2) (Zone 4) (Zone 4)
a:
Building Frame Systems
Buckling-Restrained Braced
Frames, non-moment-
7 2 5 1/2 160 160
resisting beam-column NL 160
connections
Special Plate Shear Walls 7 2 6 NL 160 160 100
Buck! ing-Restrained Braced
Frames, moment-resistmg 8 2 1/2 5 NL 160 160 100
beam-column connections
Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames Capable of Resisting at Least 25% of the Prescribed Seismic Forces
Buckling-Restrained Braced
8 2 1/2 5 NL NL NL NL
Frame
Special Plate Shear Walls 8 2 1/2 6 1/2 NL NL NL NL
NL=Not Limited)

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B-4. QUALIFYING CYCLIC TESTS Inelastic rotation. The permanent or plastic portion of the
rotation angle between a beam and the column or between a
OF BEAM-TO-COLUMN AND LINK- link and the column of the test specimen, measured in
TO-COLUMN CONNECTIONS radians. The inelastic rotation shall be computed based on
an analysis of test specimen deformations. Sources of
B-4.1 Scope inelastic rotation include yielding of members, yielding of
connection elements and connectors, and slip between
This appendix includes requirements for qualifying cyclic members and connection elements. For beam-to-column
tests of beam-to-column moment connections in special and moment connections in p ial 1111d intermediate moment
intermediate moment frames and link-to-column frames, iuela ti rotation is c mpured based upon the
connections in eccentrically braced frames, when required assumption that inelastic action is c ncenrrated at a ingle
in these Provisions. The purpose of the testing described in point located al the intersection of the centerline f the
this appendix is to provide evidence that a beam-to-column beam with the centerline f the column. For I ink-to-column
connection or a link-to-column connection satisfies the connections in eccentrically braced frames, inelastic
requirements for strength and interstory drift angle or link rotation shall be computed based upon the assumption that
rotation angle in these Provisions. Alternative testing inelastic action is concentrated at a single point located at
requirements are permitted when approved by the Engineer- the intersection of the centerline of the link with the face of
of-Record and the authority having jurisdiction. the column.

This appendix provides minimum recommendations for Prototype. The connections, member sizes, steel properties,
simplified test conditions. and other design, detailing, and construction features to be
used in the actual building frame.
Table B-4.1 Values of Approximate Period Parameters
Test specimen. A portion of a frame used for laboratory
Cr and x
testing, intended to model the prototype.
Structure Type Cr x
Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames 0.03 0.75 Test setup. The supporting fixtures, loading equipment, and
Special Plate Shear Walls 0.02 0.75 lateral bracing used to support and load the test specimen.

Values of Approximate Period Parameters from (AISC) Test subassemblage. The combination of the test specimen
and pertinent portions of the test setup.
User Note: The values in this table are intended to be used
in the same ways as those in Table 9.5.2.2 of SEii ASCE 7. Total link rotation angle. The relative displacement of one
end of the link with respect to the other end (measured
B-4.2 Symbols transverse to the longitudinal axis of the undeformed link),
divided by the link length. The total link rotation angle shall
The numbers in parentheses after the definition of a symbol include both elastic and inelastic components of
refers to the Section number in which the symbol is first deformation of the link and the members attached to the link
used. ends.

(} Interstory drift angle (Section B-4.6) B-4.4 Test Subassemblage Requirements

y total Total link rotation angle (Section B-4.6)
The test subassemblage shall replicate as closely as is
practical the conditions that will occur in the prototype
B-4.3 Definitions
during earthquake loading. The test subassemblage shall
include the following features:
Complete loading cycle. A cycle of rotation taken from
zero force to zero force, including one positive and one
1. The test specimen shall consist of at least a single
negative peak.
column with beams or links attached to one or both
sides of the column.
Interstory drift angle. Interstory displacement divided by
story height, radians.
2. Points of inflection in the test assemblage shall
coincide approximately with the anticipated points of
inflection in the Prototype under earthquake loading.

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3. Lateral bracing of the test subassemblage is permitted B-4.5.3 Connection Details

near load application or reaction points as needed to
provide lateral stability of the test subassemblage. The connection details used in the test specimen shall
Additional lateral bracing of the test subassemblage is represent the prototype connection details as closely as
not permitted, unless it replicates lateral bracing to be possible. The connection elements used in the test specimen
used in the prototype. shall be a full-scale representation of the connection
elements used in the prototype, for the member sizes being
B-4.5 Essential Test Variables tested.

The test specimen shall replicate as closely as is practical B-4.5.4 Continuity Plates
the pertinent design, detailing, construction features, and
material properties of the prototype. The following variables The size and connection details of continuity plates used in
shall be replicated in the test specimen. the test specimen shall be proportioned to match the size
and connection details of continuity plates used in the
B-4.5.1 Sources of Inelastic Rotation prototype connection as closely as possible.

Inelastic rotation shall be developed in the test specimen by Design Coefficients and Factors for basic Seismic Load
inelastic action in the same members and connection Resisting Systems From (AISC)
elements as anticipated in the prototype (in other words, in
the beam or link, in the column panel zone, in the column B-4.5.5 Material Strength
outside of the panel zone, or in connection elements) within
the limits described below. The percentage of the total The following additional requirements shall be satisfied for
inelastic rotation in the test specimen that is developed in each member or connection element of the test specimen
each member or connection element shall be within 25 that supplies inelastic rotation by yielding:
percent of the anticipated percentage of the total inelastic
rotation in the prototype that is developed in the I. The yield stress shall be determined by material tests on
corresponding member or connection element. the actual materials used for the test specimen, as
specified in Section B-4.8. The use of yield stress
B-4.5.2 Size of Mem hers values that are reported on certified mill test reports are
not permitted to be used for purposes of this Section.
The size of the beam or link used in the test specimen shall
be within the following limits: 2. The yield stress of the beam shall not be more than 15
percent below RyF y for the grade of steel to be used
I. The depth of the test beam or link shall be no less than for the corresponding elements of the prototype.
90 percent of the depth of the prototype beam or link. Columns and connection elements with a tested yield
stress shall not be more than 15 percent above or below
2. The weight per foot of the test beam or link shall be no RyF y for the grade of steel to be used for the
less than 75 percent of the weight per foot of the
corresponding elements of the prototype. RyF y shall
prototype beam or link.
be determined in accordance with Section 519 .2.
The size of the column used in the test specimen shall
properly represent the inelastic action in the column, as B-4.5.6 Welds
per the requirements in Section B-4.5.1. In addition, the
depth of the test column shall be no less than 90 percent Welds on the test specimen shall satisfy the following
of the depth of the prototype column. requirements:

Extrapolation beyond the limitations stated in this I. Welding shall be performed in strict conformance with
Section shall be permitted subject to qualified peer Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) as required in
review and approval by the authority having A WS D 1.1. The WPS essential variables shall meet the
jurisdiction. requirements in AWS DI.I and shall be within the
parameters established by the filler-metal manufacturer.
The tensile strength of the welds used in the tested
assembly and the Charpy V-Notch (CVN) toughness
used in the tested assembly shall be determined by
material tests as specified in Section B-4.8.3. The use
of tensile strength and CVN toughness values that are

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reported on the manufacturer's typical certificate of

conformance is not permitted to be used for purposes of
this section, unless the report includes results specific 3. When inelastic rotation is to be developed either by
to Section B-7 requirements. yielding or by slip within a bolted portion of the
connection, the method used to make the bolt holes
2. The specified minimum tensile strength of the filler (drilling, sub-punching and reaming, or other) in the
metal used for the test specimen shall be the same as test specimen shall be the same as that to be used in the
that to be used for the corresponding prototype welds. corresponding bolt holes in the prototype.
The tested tensile strength of the test specimen weld
shall not be more than 125 MPa above the tensile 4. Bolts in the test specimen shall have the same
strength classification of the filler metal specification installation (pretensioned or other) and faying surface
specified for the prototype. preparation (no specified slip resistance, Class A or B
slip resistance, or other) as that to be used for the
3. The specified minimum CVN toughness of the filler corresponding bolts in the prototype.
metal used for the test specimen shall not exceed the
specified minimum CVN toughness of the filler metal B-4.6 Loading History
to be used for the corresponding prototype welds. The
tested CVN toughness of the test specimen weld shall B-4.6.1 GeneralRequirements
not be more than 50 percent, nor 34 kl, whichever is
greater, above the minimum CVN toughness that will The test specimen shall be subjected to cyclic loads
be specified for the prototype. according to the requirements prescribed in Section Section
B-4.2 for beam-to-column moment connections in special
4. The welding positions used to make the welds on the and intermediate moment frames, and according to the
test specimen shall be the same as those to be used for requirements prescribed in Section Section B-4.3 for link-
the prototype welds. to-column connections in eccentrically braced frames.

5. Details of weld backing, weld tabs, access holes, and Loading sequences other than those specified in Sections
similar items used for the test specimen welds shall be Section B-4.2 and Section B-4.3 may be used when they are
the same as those to be used for the corresponding demonstrated to be of equivalent or greater severity.
prototype welds. Weld backing and weld tabs shall not
be removed from the test specimen welds unless the B-4.6.2 Loading Sequence for Beam-to-Column
corresponding weld backing and weld tabs are removed Moment Connections
from the prototype welds.
Qualifying cyclic tests or beam-to-column moment
6. Methods of inspection and nondestructive testing and connections in special and intermediate moment frames
standards of acceptance used for test specimen welds shall be conducted by controlling the iuterstory drift angl ,
shall be the same as those to be used for the prototype 8, imposed on the test specimen, as specified below:
welds.
1. 6 cycles at 0 = 0.00375 rad
B-4.5. 7 Bolts
2. 6 cycles at 0 = 0.005 rad
The bolted portions of the test pecimen hall replicate the
bolted portions of the prototype connection as closely as 3. 6 cycles at 0 =0.0075 rad
possible. Additionally, bolted portions of the test specimen
shall satisfy the following requirements: 4. 4 cycles at 0 = 0.01 rad

1. The bolt grade (for example, ASTM A325, A325M, 5. 2 cycles at 0 = 0.015 rad
ASTM A490, A490M, ASTM Fl852) used in the test
specimen shall be the same as that to be used for the 6. 2 cycles at 0 = 0.02 rad
prototype, except that ASTM A325 bolts may be
substituted for ASTM F 1852 bolts, and vice versa.
7. 2 cycles at 0 = 0.03 rad

2. The type and orientation of bolt holes (standard,

8. 2 cycles at 0 = 0.04 rad
oversize, short slot, long slot, or other) used in the test
specimen shall be the same as those to be used for the
corresponding bolt holes in the prototype.

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based upon testing that rs conducted 111 accordance with

Continue loading al increments of (J = 0. 01 radian, with Section B-4.8.2.
two cycles of loading at each step.
Tension testing shall be conducted and reported for the
B-4.6.3 Loading Sequence for Link-to-Column following portions of the test specimen:
Connections
1. Flange(s) and web(s) of beams and columns at standard
Qualifying cyclic tests of link-to-column moment locations.
connections in eccentrically braced frames shall be
conducted by controlling the total link rotation angle, 2. Any element of the connection that supplies inelastic
y total, imposed on the test specimen, as follows: rotation by yielding.

I. 6 cycles at y total = 0.00375 rad B-4.8.2 Methods of Tension Testing for Structural
Steel
2. 6 cycles at y total = 0.005 rad
Tension testing shall be conducted in accordance with
ASTM A6/A6M, ASTM A370, and ASTM ES, with the
3. 6 cycles at Ytotal = 0.0075 rad following exceptions:

4. 6 cycles at y total= 0.01 rad I. The yield stress, F y, that is reported from the test shall
be based upon the yield strength definition in ASTM
5. 4 cycles at Ytotal = 0.015 rad A3 70, using the offset method at 0.002 strain.

6. 4 cycles at y total = 0.02 rad 2. The loading rate for the tension test shall replicate, as
closely as practical, the loading rate to be used for the
7. 2 cycles at y total= 0.03 rad test specimen.

8. 1 cycle at Ytotal = 0.04 rad B-4.8.3 Weld Metal Testing Requirements

9. 1 cycle at Ytotal = 0.05 rad The tensile strength of the welds used in the tested assembly
and the CVN toughness used in the tested assembly shall be
10. 1 cycle at Ytotal = 0.07 rad determined by material tests as specified in Section B- 7.
The use of tensile strength and CVN toughness values that
are reported on the manufacturer's typical certificate of
11. 1 cycle at Ytotal = 0.09 rad
conformance is not permitted to be used for purposes of this
section, unless that report includes results specific to
Continue loading at increments of Y total 0.02 radian, Section B- 7 requirements.
with one cycle ofloading at each step.
A single test plate may be used if the WPS for the test
B-4.7 Instrumentation specimen welds is within plus/minus 0.8 kl/mm of the WPS
for the test plate.
Sufficient instrumentation shall be provided on the test
specimen to permit measurement or calculation of the Tensile specimens and CVN specimens shall be prepared in
quantities listed in Section B-4.9. accordance with ANSI/ A WS B4.0 Standard Methods for
Mechanical Testing of Welds.
B-4.8 Materials Testing Requirements
B-4.9 Test Reporting Requirements
B-4.8.1 Tension Testing Requirements for
Structural Steel For each test specimen, a written test report meeting the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction and the
Tension testing shall be conducted on samples of steel taken requirements of this Section shall be prepared. The report
from the material adjacent to each test specimen. Tension- shall thoroughly document all key features and results of the
test results from certified mill test reports shall be reported test. The report shall include the following information:
but are not permitted to be used in place of specimen testing
for the purposes of this Section. Tension-test results shall be !. A drawing or clear description of the test
subassemblage, including key dimensions, boundary

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conditions at loading and reaction points, and location welding inspection reports.
of lateral braces.
Additional drawings, data, and discussion of the test
2. A drawing of the connection detail showing member specimen or test results are permitted to be included in the
sizes, grades of steel, the sizes of all connection report.
elements, welding details including filler metal, the size
and location of bolt holes, the size and grade of bolts, B-4.10 Acceptance Criteria
and all other pertinent details of the connection.
The test specimen must satisfy the strength and interstory
3. A listing of all other essential variables for the test drift angle or link rotation angle requirements of these
specimen, as listed in Section B-4. Provisions for the special moment frame, intermediate
moment frame, or eccentrically braced frame connection, as
4. A listing or plot showing the applied load or applicable. The test specimen must sustain the required
displacement history of the test specimen. interstory drift angle or link rotation angle for at least one
complete loading cycle.
5. A listing of all demand critical welds.

6. Definition of the region of the connection that

comprises the protected zones.

7. A plot of the applied load versus the displacement of

the test specimen. The di placement reported in this
plot shall be mea ured at or near the point of load
application. The locations on the test specimen where
the loads and displacements were measured shall be
clearly indicated.

8. A plot of beam moment versus interstory drift angle for

beam-to-column moment connections; or a plot of link
shear force versus link rotation angle for link-to-
column connections. For beam-to-column connections,
the beam moment and the interstory drift angle shall be
computed with respect to the centerline of the column.

9. The interstory drift angle and the total inelastic rotation

developed by the test specimen. The components of the
test specimen contributing to U1e total inela tic rotation
due to yielding or slip shall be identified. The portion
of the total inelastic rotation contributed by each
component of the test specimen shall be reported. The
method used to compute inelastic rotations shall be
clearly shown.

10. A chronological listing of significant test observations,

including observations of yielding, slip, instability, and
fracture of any portion of the test specimen as
applicable.

11. The controlling failure mode for the test specimen. If

the test is terminated prior to failure, the reason for
terminating the test shall be clearly indicated.

12. The results of the material tests specified in Section B-

4.8.

13. The Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and

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B-5. QUALIFYING CYCLIC TESTS B-5.3 Definitions

OF BUCKLING-RESTRAINED See Section for definitions.

BRACES
B-5.4 Subassemblage Test Specimen
B-5.1 Scope
The subassemblage test specimen shall satisfy the following
This appendix includes requirements for qualifying cyclic requirements:
tests of individual buckling-restrained braces and buckling-
restrained brace subassemblages, when required in these I. The mechanism for accommodating inelastic rotation in
provisions. The purpose of the testing of individual braces is the subassemblage test specimen brace shall be the
to provide evidence that a buckling-restrained brace same as that of the prototype. The rotational
satisfies the requirements for strength and inelastic deformation demands on the subassemblage test
deformation by these provisions; it also permits the specimen brace shall be equal to or greater than those
determination of maximum brace forces for design of of the prototype.
adjoining elements. The purpose of testing of the brace
subassemblage is to provide evidence that the brace-design 2. The axial yield strength of the steel core, P ysc, of the
can satisfactorily accommodate the deformation and brace in the subassemblage test specimen shall not be
rotational demands associated with the design. Further, the less than that of the prototype where both strengths are
subassemblage test is intended to demonstrate that the based on the core area, Ase, multiplied by the yield
hysteretic behavior of the brace in the subassemblage is strength as determined from a coupon test.
consistent with that of the individual brace elements tested
uni axially. 3. The cross-sectional shape and orientation of the steel
core projection of the subassemblage test specimen
Alternative testing requirements are permitted when brace shall be the same as that of the brace in the
approved by the engineer-of-record and the authority having prototype.
jurisdiction.
4. The same documented design methodology shall be
This appendix provides only minimum recommendations used for design of the subassemblage as used for the
for simplified test conditions. prototype, to allow comparison of the rotational
deformation demands on the subassemblage brace to
B-5.2 Symbols the prototype. In stability calculations, beams, columns,
and gussets connecting the core shall be considered
The numbers in parentheses after the definition of a symbol parts of this system.
refers to the Section number in which the symbol is first
used. 5. The calculated margins of safety for the prototype
connection design, steel core projection stability,
ll.b Deformation quantity used to control loading of overall buckling and other relevant subassemblage test
the test specimen (total brace end rotation for the specimen brace construction details, excluding the
subassemblage test specimen; total brace axial gusset plate, for the prototype, shall equal or exceed
deformation for the brace test specimen) (Section those of the subassemblage test specimen construction.
B-5.6).
Value of deformation quantity, ll.b, corresponding 6. Lateral bracing of the subassemblage test specimen
to the design story drift (Section B-5.6). shall replicate the lateral bracing in the prototype.
Value of deformation quantity, ll.b, at first
significant yield oftest specimen (Section B-5.6). 7. The brace test specimen and the prototype shall be
manufactured in accordance with the same quality
control and assurance processes and procedures.

Extrapolation beyond the limitations stated in this

section shall be permitted subject to qualified peer
review and approval by the authority having
jurisdiction.

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B-5.5 Brace Test Specimen B-5.5.4 Connection Details

The brace test specimen shall replicate as closely as is The connection details used in the brace test specimen shall
practical the pertinent design, detailing, construction represent the prototype connection details as closely as
features, and material properties of the prototype. practical.

B-5.5.1 Design of Brace Test Specimen B-5.5.5 Materials

The same documented design methodology shall be used for 1. Steel core: The following requirements shall be
the brace test specimen and the prototype. The design satisfied for the steel core of the brace test specimen:
calculations shall demonstrate, at a minimum, the following
requirements: a. The specified minimum yield stress of the brace
test specimen steel core shall be the same as that of
1. The calculated margin of safety for stability against the prototype.
overall buckling for the prototype shall equal or exceed
that of the brace test specimen. b. The measured yield stress of the material of the
steel core in the brace test specimen shall be at
2. The calculated margins of safety for the brace test least 90 percent of that of the prototype as
specimen and the prototype shall account for determined from coupon tests.
differences in material properties, including yield and
ultimate stress, ultimate elongation, and toughness. c. The specified minimum ultimate stress and strain
of the brace test specimen steel core shall not
B-5.5.2 Manufacture of Brace Test Specimen exceed those of the prototype.

The brace test specimen and the prototype shall be 2. Buckling-restraining mechanism
manufactured in accordance with the same quality control
and assurance processes and procedures. Materials used in the buckling-restraining mechanism
of the brace test specimen shall be the same as those
B-5.5.3 Similarity of Brace Test Specimen and used in the prototype.
Prototype
B-5.5.6 Connections
The brace test specimen shall meet the following
requirements: The welded, bolted, and pinned joints on the test specimen
shall replicate those on the prototype as close as practical.
1. The cross-sectional shape and orientation of the steel
core shall be the same as that of the prototype. B-5.6 Loading History

2. The axial yield strength of the steel core, P ysc» of the B-5.6.1 General Requirements
brace test specimen shall not vary by more than 50
percent from that of the prototype where both strengths The test specimen shall be subjected to cyclic loads
are based on the core area, Ase, multiplied by the yield according to the requirements prescribed in Sections B-
strength as determined from a coupon test. 5 .6.2 and B-5.6.3. Additional increments of loading beyond
those described in Section B-56.3 are permitted. Each cycle
3. The material for, and method of, separation between shall include a full tension and full compression excursion
the steel core and the buckling restraining mechanism to the prescribed deformation.
in the brace test specimen shall be the same as that in
the prototype. B-5.6.2 Test Control

Extrapolation beyond the limitations stated in this section The test shall be conducted by controlling the level of axial
shall be permitted subject to qualified peer review and or rotational deformation, Llb, imposed on the test
approval by the authority having jurisdiction. specimen. As an alternate, the maximum rotational
deformation may be applied and maintained as the protocol
is followed for axial deformation.

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8-5.6.3 Loading Sequence 8-5.8.2 Methods of Tension Testing

Loads shall be applied to the test specimen to produce the Tension testing shall be conducted in accordance with
following deformations, where the deformation is the steel ASTM A6, ASTM A370, and ASTM E8, with the following
core axial deformation for the test specimen and the exceptions:
rotational deformation demand for the subassemblage test
specimen brace: I. The yield stress that is reported from the test shall be
based upon the yield strength definition in ASTM
I. 2 cycles of loading at the deformation corresponding to A3 70, using the offset method of 0.002 strain.
a, = Llby
2. The loading rate for the tension test shall replicate, as
2. 2 cycles of loading at the deformation corresponding to closely as is practical, the loading rate used for the test
Lib = 0. 50.Llbm specimen.

3. 2 cycles of loading at the deformation corresponding to 3. The coupon shall be machined so that its longitudinal
axis is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the steel core.
Llb = 1L1bm

4. 2 cycles of loading at the deformation corresponding to B-5.9 Test Reporting Requirements

Llb = 1. 5L1bm
For each test specimen, a written test report meeting the
requirements of this Section shall be prepared. The report
5. 2 cycles of loading at the deformation corresponding to
shall thoroughly document all key features and results of the
a, = 2. OL1bm test. The report shall include the following information:

6. Additional complete cycles of loading at the L. A drawing or clear description of the test specimen,
deformation corresponding to Llb = 1. 5L1bm as including key dimensions, boundary conditions at
required for the brace test specimen to achieve a loading and reaction points, and location of lateral
cumulative inelastic axial deformation of at least 200 bracing, if any.
times the yield deformation (not required for the
subassemblage test specimen). 2. A drawing of the connection details showing member
sizes, grades of steel, the sizes of all connection
The design story drift shall not be taken as less than elements, welding details including filler metal, the size
0.01 times the story height for the purposes of and location of bolt or pin holes, the size and grade of
calculating Llbm. Other loading sequences are connectors, and all other pertinent details of the
permitted to be used to qualify the test specimen when connections.
they are demonstrated to be of equal or greater severity
in terms of maximum and cumulative inelastic 3. A listing of all other essential variables as listed 111
deformation. Section B-5.4 or B-5.5, as appropriate.

B-5.7 Instrumentation 4. A listing or plot showing the applied load or

displacement history.
Sufficient instrumentation shall be provided on the test
specimen to permit measurement or calculation of the 5. A plot of the applied load versus the deformation, ~b.
quantities listed in Section B-5.9. The method used to determine the deformations shall
be clearly shown. The locations on the test specimen
B-5.8 Materials Testing Requirements where the loads and deformations were measured shall
be clearly identified.
B-5.8.1 Tension TestingRequirements
6. A chronological listing of significant test observations,
Tension testing shall be conducted on samples of steel taken including observations of yielding, slip, instability,
from the same material as that used to manufacture the steel transverse displacement along the test specimen and
core. Tension test results from certified mill test reports fracture of any portion of the test specimen and
shall be reported but are not permitted to be used in place of connections, as applicable.
specimen testing for the purposes of this Section. Tension-
test results shall be based upon testing that is conducted in 7. The results of the material tests specified in Section B-
accordance with Section B-5.8.2. 5 .8.

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8. The manufacturing quality control and quality B-6. WELDING PROVISIONS

assurance plans used for the fabrication of the test
specimen. These shall be included with the welding
B-6.1 Scope
procedure specifications and welding inspection
reports.
This appendix provides additional details regarding welding
and welding inspection, and is included on an interim basis
Additional drawings, data, and discussion of the test
pending adoption of such criteria by A WS or other
specimen or test results are permitted to be included in the
accredited organization.
report.
B-6.2 Structural Design Drawings and Specifications,
B-5.10 Acceptance Criteria
Shop Drawings, and Erection Drawings
At least one subassemblage test that satisfies the
B-6.2.1 Structural Design Drawings and
requirements of Section B-5.4 shall be performed. At least
Specifications
one brace test that satisfies the requirements of Section B-
4.5 shall be performed. Within the required protocol range
Structural design drawings and specifications shall include,
all tests shall satisfy the following requirements:
as a minimum, the following information:
1. The plot showing the applied load vs. displacement
I. Locations where backup bars are required to be
history shall exhibit stable, repeatable behavior with
removed.
positive incremental stiffness.
2. Locations where supplemental fillet welds are required
2. There shall be no fracture, brace instability or brace end
when backing is permitted to remain.
connection failure.
3. Locations where fillet welds are used to reinforce
3. For brace tests, each cycle to a deformation greater than
groove welds or to improve connection geometry.
Llby the maximum tension and compression forces
shall not be less than the nominal strength of the core. 4. Locations where weld tabs are required to be removed.

4. For brace tests, each cycle to a deformation greater than 5. Splice locations where tapered transitions are required.
Llby the ratio of the maximum compression force to
the maximum tension force shall not exceed 1.3. User Note: Butt splices subject to tension greater than 33
percent of the expected yield strength under any load
Other acceptance criteria may be adopted for the brace test combination should have tapered transitions. The stress
specimen or subassemblage test specimen subject to concentration at a nontapered transition, based upon a 90°
qualified peer review and approval by the authority having comer, could cause local yielding when the tensile stress
jurisdiction. exceeds 33 percent of yield. Lower levels of stress would be
acceptable with the stress concentration from a nontapered
transition.

6. The shape of weld access holes, if a special shape is

required.

7. Joints or groups of joints in which a specific assembly

order, welding sequence, welding technique or other
special precautions are required.

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8-6.2.2 Shop Drawings B-6.3.3 NondestructiveTesting Technicians

Shop drawings shall include, as a minimum, the following NDT technicians shall be qualified as follows:
information:
l. ln accordance with their employer's written practice
l. Access hole dimensions, surface profile and finish which shall meet or exceed the criteria of the American
requirements. Society for Nondestructive Testing, T nc. SNT TC-1 A
Recommended Practice for the Training and Testing of
2. Locations where backing bars are to be removed. Nondestructive Personnel, or of ANST/ASNT CP-189,
Standard for the Qualification and Certification of
3. Locations where weld tabs are to be removed. Nondestructive Testing Personnel.

4. NDT to be performed by the fabricator, if any. 2. Ultrasonic Testing for QA may be performed only by
UT technicians certified as ASNT Level III through
B-6.2.3 ErectionDrawings examination by the ASNT, or certified as Level II by
their employer for flaw detection. If the engineer-of-
Erection drawings shall include, as a minimum, the record approves the use of flaw sizing techniques, UT
following information: technicians shall also be qualified and certified by their
employer for flaw sizing.
I. Locations where backing bars to be removed.
3. Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Dye Penetrant
2. Locations where supplemental fillets are required when Testing (PT) for QA may be performed only by
backing is permitted to remain. technicians certified as Level Il by their employer, or
certified as ASNT Level III through examination by the
3. Locations where weld tabs are to be removed. ASNT and certified by their employer.

4. Those joints or groups of joints in which a specific B-6.4 Nondestructive Testing Procedures
assembly order, welding sequence, welding technique
or other special precautions are required. B-6.4.1 UltrasonicTesting

B-6.3 Personnel Ultrasonic Testing shall be performed according to the

procedures prescribed in A WS DI. I Section 6, Part F
B-6.3.1 QC Welding Inspectors following a written procedure containing the elements
prescribed in paragraph K3 of Annex K. Section 6, Part F
QC welding inspection personnel shall be associate welding procedures shall be qualified using weld mock-ups having
inspectors (A WI) or higher, as defined in A WS B5. l 1.5 mm-diameter side drilled holes similar to Annex K,
Standard for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors, or Figure K-3.
otherwise qualified under the provisions of A WS Dl.1
Section 6.1.4 and to the satisfaction of the contractor's QC B-6.4.2 Magnetic Particle
plan by the fabricator/erector.
Magnetic particle testing shall be performed according to
B-6.3.2 QA Welding Inspectors procedures prescribed in AWS Dl.l, following a written
procedure utilizing the Yoke Method that conforms to
QA welding inspectors shall be welding inspectors (WI), or ASTME709.
senior welding inspectors (SW!), as defined in AWS B5. l,
except A Wis may be used under the direct supervision of
Wis, on site and available when weld inspection is being
conducted.

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B-6.5 Additional Welding Provisions B-6.5.5 Weld Tabs

B-6.5.1 Intermixed Filler Metals Wher practicable, weld tabs shall extend beyond the edge
of the joint a minimum o one inch or the thickness of the
When FCA W-S filler metals are used in combination with part whlchc er is greater. Extensions need not exceed
filler metals of other processes, including FCA W-G, a test 50mm.
specimen shall be prepared and mechanical testing shall be
conducted to verify that the notch toughness of the Where used, weld tabs shall be removed to within 3 mm of
combined materials in the intermixed region of the weld the base metal surface, except at continuity plates where
meets the notch toughness requirements of Section 520.3.1 removal to within 6 mm of the plate edge is acceptable, and
and, if required, the notch toughness requirements for the end of the weld finished. Removal shall be by air carbon
demand critical welds of Section 520.3.2. arc culling 'A -A), grinding chipping or thermal cutting.
The process shall b conr« lied to minimize errant gouging.
B-6.5.2 Filler Metal Diffusible Hydrogen h edges wher , eld tab have been removed shall be
finished lo a surfac roughne s of 13 µm or better.
Welding electrodes and ele trcde-flux cornbinari ns hall Grinding to a flu ·h conditi n i not required. The contour or
meet the requirements tbrHl6 (16 mL maximum diffu iblc the weld end shall provide a mo th uan ition, rec o
hydrogen per 100 grams depo ited w let metal) as tested in notches and sharp c rners. Al T-joinls, a minimum radius in
accordan e with I\ WS 4.3 tandard Methods for the com r need n t be provided. The weld end shall be free
Dcterminati n I' th Diflu ible H drogcn ontcnt of of gouges and notches. Weld defects not greater than 2 mm
M11rte11 itic, Bainitic, and Ferrule Steel Weld Metal deep shall be faired to a slope not greater than 1 :5. Other
Produced by Arc Welding. (Exception: MAW solid weld defects shall be excavated and repaired by welding in
electrodes.) The manufacturer's typical certificat of accordance with an applicable WPS.
conformance shall be c nsidered adequate proof that the
upplied electr de r electrode-flux combination meet this B-6.5.6 Bottom Flange Welding Sequence
requirement. No testing of filler metal ample or of
production welds shall be required. When using weld access holes to facilitate CJP groove
welds of beam bottom flanges to column flanges or
B-6.5.3 Gas-Shielded Welding Processes continuity plates, the groove weld shall be sequenced as
follows:
GMA W and F A W-G shall not be performed in winds
e. ecding 5 km/hr. Windscreens or other shelters may be 1. As far as is practicable, starts and stops shall not be
used t shield the welding operation from excessive wind. placed directly under the beam web.

2. Each layer shall be completed across the full width of

B-6.5.4 Maximum Interpass Temperatures the flange before beginning the next layer.

Maximum interpass temperatures shall not exceed 290 °C, 3. For each layer, the weld starts and stops shall be on the
measured at a distance not exceeding 75 mm from the start opposite side of the beam web, as compared to the
of the weld pass. The maximum interpass temperature may previous layer.
be increased by qualification testing that includes weld
metal and base metal CVN testing using A WS D l. l B-6.6 Additional Welding Provisions for Demand
Annex III. The steel used for the qualification testing shall Critical Welds Only
be of the same type and grade as will be used in production.
B-6.6.1 Welding Processes
The maximum heat input Lo be u ed in production shall be
u eel in the qualification testing. The qualified maximum SMAW, GMA W (except short circuit transfer F AW and
interpa s temperature hall be the lowest interpa s SAW may be used to fabricate and erect members governed
temperature used for any pass during qualif ati n testing. by this speci Ii cation. Other proces es may be used, provided
Both weld m tal and HAZ shall be tested. The \ eld metal that one or more f Lhe f1 llowing criteria is met:
hall meet all the mechanical properties required by
Secti n 520.3.1, or those for demand critical welds of 1. The process is part of the prequalified connection
ection 520.3.2, as applicable, The heal affected zone VN details, as listed in Section B-1,
toughness shall meet a minimum requirement of 27 J at
21 ° with specimens taken al b th I and 5 mm from the 2. The process was used to perform a connection
fusion line. qualification test in accordance with Section B-4, or

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3. The process is approved by the engineer-of-record.

B-7 WELD METAL/WELDING
B-6.6.2 Filler Metal Packaging PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
NOTCH TOUGHNESS
Electrodes shall be provided in packaging that limits the
ability of the electrode to absorb moisture. Electrode from
VERIFICATION TEST
packaging that has been punctured or torn shall be dried in
This appendix provides a procedure for qualifying the weld
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or
metal_toughness and is included on an interim basis pending
shall not be used for demand critical welds. '
ado~t1on of such a procedure by the American Welding
Society (A WS) or other accredited organization.
Modification or lubrication of the electrode after
manufacture is prohibited, except that drying is permitted as
recommended by the manufacturer.
B-7.1 Scope

This appendix provides a standard method for qualification

B-6.6.3 ExposureLimitationson FCAW Electrodes
testing of weld filler metals required to have specified notch
toughness for service in joints designated as demand
After removal from protective packaging, the permissible
critical.
atmospheric exposure time of FCA W electrodes shall be
limited as follows:
Testing of weld metal to be used in production shall be
performed by filler metal manufacturer's production lot, as
1. Exposure shall not exceed the electrode manufacturer's
defined in A WS AS .01, Filler Metal Procurement
guidelines.
Guidelines, as follows:
2. In the absence of manufacturer's recommendations the
I. Class C3 for SMAW electrodes,
total accumulated exposure time for FCA W eiectr~des
shall not exceed 72 hours. When the electrodes are not
2. Class S2 for GMA W-S and SAW electrodes,
in use, they ni.ay be stored in protective packaging or a
cabinet. Storage time shall not be included in the
3. Class T4 forFCAW and GMAW-C, or
accumulated exposure time. Electrodes that have been
exposed to the atmosphere for periods exceeding the
above time limits shall be dried in accordance with the 4. Class F2 for SAW fluxes.
electrode manufacturer's recommendations, or shall not
be used for demand critical welds. The electrode Filler metals produced by manufacturers audited and
manufacturer's recommendations shall include time, approved by 'one or more of the following agencies shall be
temperature, and number of drying cycles permitted. exempt from these production lot testing requirements,
provided a minimum of 3 production lots of material, as
defined above, are tested in accordance with the provisions
B-6.6.4 Tack Welds
of this appendix:
Tack welds attaching backing bars and weld tabs shall be
placed where they will be incorporated into a final weld. 1. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS),

2. Lloyds Register of Shipping,

3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),

4. ISO 9000,

5. US Department of Defense, or

6. A quality assurance program acceptable to the

engineer-of-record.

Under this exemption from production lot testing, the

filler metal manufacturer shall repeat the testing
prescribed in this appendix at least every three years on
a random production lot.

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B-7.2 Test Conditions The test assembly shall be tack welded and heated to the
specified preheat temperature, measured by temperature
Tests shall be conducted at the range of heat inputs for indicating crayons or surface temperature thermometers one
which the weld filler metal will be qua Ii tied under the inch from the center of the groove at the location shown in
Welding Procedure Specificati n (WP ). IL is recommended the figures cited above. Welding shall continue until the
that tests be conducted at the low heat input le el and high assembly has reached the interpass temperature prescribed
heat input level indicated in Table B- 7 .2-1. in Table B- 7 .2-1. The interpass temperature shall be
maintained for the remainder of the weld. Should it be
Table B-7.2-1 WPS Toughness Verification Test necessary to interrupt welding, the assembly shall be
Welding and Preheat Conditions allowed to cool in air. The assembly shall then be heated to
the prescribed interpass temperature before welding is
Cooling Preheat °F Interpass °F
Heat Input resumed.
Rate coq coq
Low heat 30 kl/in. 200±50 No thermal treatment of weldment or test specimens is
70±25 permitted, except that machined tensile test specimens may
input test (1.2kJ/mm) (21±14)
(21+14) be aged at 200 °P (93 °C) to 220 °P ( 104 °C) for up to 48
High heat 80 kJ/in. 300±25 500±50 hours, then cooled to room temperature before testing.
input test (l.2kJ/mm) (149±14) (260±28)
B-7.4 Acceptance Criteria
Alternatively, the filler metal manufacturer or contractor
may elect t Lest a wider or narr wer range of heal inputs The lowest and highest Charpy V-Notch (CVN) toughness
and in!erpa s temperature . The range of heat inputs and values obtained from the five specimens from a single test
inierpa ·. temperature tested shall b clearly slated on the plate shall be disregarded. Two of the remaining three
Le l reports and user data sh ets. Regardless of the method . values shall equal, or exceed, the specified toughness of 54
f selecting test heal input, the WP , as u eel by the J energy level at the testing temperature. One of the three
contractor, shall fall within the range of heat inputs and may be lower, but not lower than 41 J, and the average of
interpass temperatures tested. the three shall not be less than the required 54 J energy
level. All test samples shall meet the notch toughness
B-7.3 Test Specimens requirements for the electrodes as provided in Section
520.3.2.
wo test plates one for each heat input, shall be welded
following Table 8-7.2-1. Five YN specimens and one For filler metals classified as E70, materials shall provide a
ten ile specimen hall be prepared per plate. Each plate minimum yield stress of 58 ksi, a minimum tensile strength
shall be teel, of any Al -listed tructural grade. Th lest of 70 ksi, and a minimum elongation of 22 percent. For
plate hall be 19 mm thick with a 13 mm root op ning and filler metals classified as E80, materials shall provide a
45° included groove angle. The test plat and specimens minimum yield stress of 68 ksi, a minimum tensile strength
hall be as shown in figure 2A in AW AS.20, or as in of 80 ksi, and a minimum elongation of 19 percent.
Figure 5 in A WS A5.29. Except for the root pass, a
minimum of two passes per layer shall be used to fill the
width.

All Lest specimens shall be taken from near the centerline of

the weld al the mid-thickness location, in order to minimize
dilution effects. VN and tensile specimen hall be
prepared in accordance with AW B4.0, tandard Methods
for Mechanical Te ting of Welds. The le ta sernbly shall be
restrained during welding or preset at approximately 5° to
prevent warpag in exce of 5°. A welded test assembly
that has warped more than 5° shall be discarded. Welded
test assemblies shall not be straightened.

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PART2B SECTION 533

COMPOSITESTRUCTURAL STEEL REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS,
AND REINFORCEDCONCRETE CODES, AND STANDARDS
BUILDINGS
The documents referenced in these provisions shall include
those listed in Part 2A Section 515 with the following
SECTION 532 additions:
SCOPE
American Society of Civil Engineers Standard for the
These Provisions shall govern the design, fabrication, and Structural Design of Composite Slabs, ASCE 3-91
erection of composite structural steel and reinforced
concrete members and connections in the Seismic Load American Welding Society Structural Welding Code-
Resisting Systems (SLRS) in buildings and other structures, Reinforcing Steel, A WS D 1.4-98
where other structures are defined as those designed,
fabricated, and erected in a manner similar to buildings,
with building-like vertical and lateral load-resisting
systems. These provisions shall apply when the seismic
response modification coefficient, R, (as specified in the
NSCP code) is taken greater than 3.

When the seismic response modification coefficient, R, is

taken as 3 or less, the structure is not required to satisfy
these provisions unless required by the NSCP code.

The requirements of Part 2B modify and supplement the

requirements of Part 2A and form these Provisions. They
shall be applied in conjunction with the AISC Specification
for Structural Steel Buildings, ANSI/AISC 360, hereinafter
referred to as the Specification. The applicable requirements
of the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
and Commentary, ACI 318, as modified in these Provisions
shall be used for the design of reinforced concrete
components in composite SLRS.

For seismic load resisting systems incorporating reinforced

concrete components designed according to ACI 318, the
requirements for load and resistance factor design as
specified in Section 502.3 of the Specification shall be used.

When the design is based upon elastic analysis, the stiffness

properties of the component members of composite systems
shall reflect their condition at the onset of significant
yielding of the structure.

Wherever these Provisions refer to the NSCP code and there

is no local building code, the loads, load combinations,
system limitations and general design requirements shall be
those in SEii ASCE 7.

Part 2B includes a Glossary which is specifically applicable

to this Part. The Part 2A Glossary is also applicable to Part
2B.

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SEC ION 5 4 SECTION 53

GENERAL SEISMI DE IGN LOAD , LOAD COMBINATIONS,
I QUIREMENT AND NOI\'nNAL ENGT ~-------
S
The required strength and other provisions for Seismic 535.1 Loads and Load Combinations
Design ategories ( DCs) and sei mic u e groups and the
limitations on height and irregularity .hall be as specified in Where amplified scismi load are required by th se
the NSCP code. Provision U1e horizontal p rtion or Lhe earthquake lone! E
(as defined in the N P code) shall be multiplied by th
The design story drift and story drift limits shall be overstrength factor n0 prescribed by the NS Pc de.
determined as required in the NSCP code.
For the Seismic Load Resisting ystern (SLRS)
incorporating reinforced concrete component. designed
according to ACI 318, the requirements f Section 502.3 of
the Specification shall be used.

User Note: When not de-tined in t:he NSCP code, J2 0 should

be taketl :from SEI/ASCE 7.

535.2 Nominal Strength

Then minal strength of ysterns, members, and connections

shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of
the Speci Iicati n except as modi fled through ul these
Provisions.

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SECTION536 SECTION537
MATERIALS COMPOSITE MEMBERS
536.1 StructuralSteel 537.1 Scope

Structural steel members and connections used in composite The design of composite members in the SLRS described in
Seismic Load Resisting Systems (SLRS) shall meet the Sections 539 through 548 shall meet the requirements of
requirements of Specification Section 501.3. Structural steel this Section and the material requirements of Section 536.
used in the composite SLRS described in Sections 539, 540,
543, 545, 547 and 548 shall also meet the requirements in 537.2 Composite Floor and Roof Slabs
Part 2A Sections 519 and 520.
The design of composite floor and roof slabs shall meet the
536.2 Concrete and Steel Reinforcement requirements of ASCE 3. Composite slab diaphragms shall
meet the requirements in this Section.
Concrete and steel reinforcement used in composite
components in composite SLRS shall meet the requirements 537.2.1 Load Transfer
of ACI 318, Sections 21.2.4 through 21.2.8.
Details shall be designed so as to transfer loads between the
Exception:
diaphragm and boundary members, collector elements, and
Concrete and steel reinforcement used in the composite elements of the horizontal framing system.
ordinary seismic systems described in Sections 542, 544,
and 546 shall meet the requirements of Section 509 and AC/ 537.2.2 Nominal Shear Strength
318, excluding Chapter 21.
The nominal shear strength of composite diaphragms and
concrete-filled steel deck diaphragms shall be taken as the
nominal shear strength of the reinforced concrete above the
top of the steel deck ribs in accordance with ACI 318
excluding Chapter 22. Alternatively, the composite
diaphragm nominal shear strength shall be determined by
in-plane shear tests of concrete-filled diaplu·agms.

537.3 Compos.iteBeams

Composite beams shall meet the requirements of Section

509. Composite beams that are part of Composite-Special
Moment Frames (C-SMF) shall also meet the requirements
of Section 540.3.

537.4 Encased Composite Columns

This section is applicable to columns that:

I. Consist of reinforced-concrete encased shapes with a

structural steel area that comprises at least 1 percent of
the total composite column cross section; and.

2. Meet the additional limitations of Specification Section

509.2.1. Such columns shall meet the requirements of
Specification Section 509, except as modified in this
Section. Additional requirements, as specified for
intermediate and special seismic systems in
Sections 53 7.4.2 and 53 7.4.3 shall apply as required in
the descriptions of the composite seismic systems in
Sections 539 through 548.

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Columns that consist of reinforced-concrete-encased shapes 4. L ad- arrying reinforcement shall meet the detailing
shall meet the requirements for reinforced concrete columns and plice requirements of A I 318 Secti ns 7 .. land
of ACI 318 except as modified for: 12.17. Load-carrying reinforcement shall be pr lded
at every corner of a rectangular cro - c ti n. Th
I. The structural steel section shear connectors in Section maximum spacing orother load carrying r re training
537.4.2. longitudinal reinforcement hall be one-half of the least
side dimension of the composite member.
2. The contribution of the reinforced-concrete-encased
shape to the strength of the column as provided in ACI 5. plices and end bearing detail. for encased composite
318. columns in ordinary seismic system shall meet the
requir merit of the pe ification and A I 318 Section
3. The seismic requirements for reinforced concrete 7.8.2. be design shall comply with A I 318 Section
columns as specified in the description of the 21.2.6, 21.2. 7 and 21.10. The de ign shall consider any
composite seismic systems in Sections 539 through adver e behavioral effect due to abrupt chang in
548. either the member stiffness or the nominal tensile
strength. Such locations shall include transitions to
537.4.1 Ordinary Seismic System Requirements reinforced concrete sections without embedded
structural steel members, transitions to bare structural
The following requirements for encased composite columns steel sections, and column bases.
are applicable to all composite systems, including ordinary
seismic systems: 537.4.2 Intermediate Seismic System Requirements

I. Th available shear strength of the c lurnn hall be Encased composite columns in intermediate seismic
determined in accordance with pecificati n ection systems shall meet the following requirements in addition to
509.2.1.ld. The nominal shear strength of the tic those of Section 53 7.4.1:
reinforcement shall be determin d in accordance with
ACI 318 ections I 1.5.6.2 through I l.5.6.9. In A 1 I. The maximum spacing of transverse bars at the top and
318 Section 11.5.6.5 and I l.5.6.9. the dimension bw bottom shall be the least of the following:
shall equal the width of th concrete cross- ecrion
minus the width of the structural shape meas ured a. one-half the least dimension of the section
perpendicular to the direction of shear.
b. 8 longitudinal bar diameters
2. Composite c lumns designed t hare the applied loads
between the structural steel section and the reinforced c. 24 tie bar diameters
concrete encasement shall have shear connectors that
meet the requirements of pecification ection 509.2.1. d. 300 mm

3. The maximum spacing of transverse ties shall meet the These spacings shall be maintained over a vertical
requirements of Specification Section 509 .2.1. distance equal to the greatest of the following lengths,
measured from each joint face and on both sides of any
Tran verse ties shall be I cal d vertically within one-ha Ir of section where flexural yielding is expected to occur:
the lie spacing above the (op of the fooling or lov est b am
or slab in any story and shall be spaced as provided herein a. one-sixth the vertical clear height of the column
within one-half of the Lie pacing below the lowest beam r
slab framing into the column. b. the maximum cross-sectional dimension

Transverse bars hall have a diameter that is not less than c. 450 mm
one-fiftieth of the greatest side dimension of the composite
member, except that ties hall n t be mailer than Diameter 2. Tie spacing over the remaining column length shall not
lOmm bars and need not be larger than Diameter 16 mm exceed twice the spacing defined above.
bars. Alternatively, welded wire fabric f equivalent area is
permitted as transverse reinforcement except when 3. Welded wire fabric is not permitted as transverse
prohibited for intermediate and special seismic system . reinforcement in intermediate seismic systems.

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537.4.3 Special Seismic System Requirements c. When specified in Sections 537.4.3(4), 537.4.3 (5)
or 53 7.4.3 ( 6), the maximum spacing of transverse
Encased composite columns in special seismic systems shall reinforcement shall be the lesser of one-fourth the
meet the following requirements in addition to those of least member dimension or I 00 mm. For this
Sections 537.4.1 and 537.4.2: reinforcement, cross ties, legs of overlapping
hoops, and other confining reinforcement shall be
I. The required axial strength for encased composite spaced not more than 350 mm on center in the
columns and splice details shall meet the requirements transverse direction.
in Part 2A Section 521.3.
4. Encased composite columns in braced frames with
2. Longitudinal load-carrying reinforcement shall meet nominal compressive loads that are larger than 0.2
the requirements of ACI 318 Section 21.4.3. times P n shall have transverse reinforcement as
specified in Section 537.4.3 (3)(iii) over the total
3. Transverse reinforcement shall be hoop reinforcement element length. This requirement need not be satisfied
as defined in ACI 318 Chapter 21 and shall meet the if the nominal strength of the reinforced-concrete-
following requirements: encased steel section alone is greater than the load
effect from a load combination of 1. OD + 0. SL.
a. The minimum area of tie reinforcement Ash shall
meet the following: 5. Composite columns supporting reactions from
discontinued stiff members, such as walls or braced
frames, shall have transverse reinforcement as specified
in Section 537.4.3 (3)(iii) over the full length beneath
the level at which the discontinuity occurs if the
(537-1) nominal compressive load exceeds O .1 times P n-
where Transverse reinforcement shall extend into the
discontinued member for at least the length required to
hcc = cross-dectional dimension of the develop full yielding in the reinforced-concrete-encased
confined core measured center-to-center shape and longitudinal reinforcement. This requirement
of the tie reinforcement, mm need not be satisfied if the nominal strength of the
s = spacing of transverse reinforcement reinforced-concrete encased structural steel section
measured along the longitudinal axis of alone is greater than the load effect from a load
the structural member, mm combination of 1. OD + 0. SL.
specified minimum yield stress of the
structural steel core, MPa 6. Encased composite columns used 111 a C-SMF shall
cross-sectional area of the structural meet the following requirements:
core, mm"
nominal compressive strength of the a. Transverse reinforcement shall meet the
composite column calculated 111 requirements in Section 537.4.3 (3)(c) at the top

,~ accordance with the Specification, N

specified
concrete, MPa
compressive strength of
and bottom of the column over the region specified
in Section 537.4.2.

specified minimum yield stress of the b. The strong - column I weak - beam design
ties, MPa requirements in Section 540.5 shall be satisfied.
Column bases shall be detailed to sustain inelastic
Eq. 537-1 need not be satisfied if the nominal flexural hinging.
strength of the reinforced-concrete-encased
structural steel section alone is greater than the c. The required shear strength of the column shall
load effect from a load combination of 1. 0 D + meet the requirements of ACI 318 Section
O.SL. 21.4.5.1.

b. The maximum spacing of transverse reinforcement

along the length of the column shall be the lesser
of six longitudinal load-carrying bar diameters or
150 mm.

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7. When the column terminates on a footing or mat SECTION 538

foundation, the transverse reinforcement as specified in
this section shall extend into the footing or mat at least COMPOSITE CONNECTIONS
300 mm. When the column terminates on a wall, the
transverse reinforcement shall extend into the wall for 538.l Scope
at least the length required to develop full yielding in
the reinforced-concrete-encased shape and longitudinal This Section is applicable to connections in buildings that
reinforcement. utilize composite or dual steel and concrete systems wherein
seismic load is transferred between structural steel and
8. Welded wire fabric is not permitted as transverse reinforced concrete components.
reinforcement for special seismic systems.
Composite connections shall be demonstrated to have
537.5 Filled Composite Columns strength, ductility and toughness comparable to that
exhibited by similar structural steel or reinforced concrete
This Section is applicable to columns that meet the connections that meet the requirements of Part 2A and ACI
limitations of Specification Section 509.2.2. Such columns 318, respectively. Methods for calculating the connection
shall be designed to meet the requirements of Specification strength shall meet the requirements in this Section.
Section 509, except as modified in this Section.
538.2 General Requirements
I. The nominal shear strength of the composite column
shall be the nominal shear strength of the structural Connections shall have adequate deformation capacity to
steel section alone, based on its effective shear area. resist the required strength at the design story drift.
The concrete shear capacity may be used in conjunction Additionally, connections that are required for the lateral
with the shear strength from the steel shape provided stability of the building under seismic loads shall meet the
the design includes an appropriate load transferring' requirements in Sections 539 through 548 based upon the
mechanism. specific system in which the connection is used. When the
available strength of the connected members is based upon
2. In addition to the requirements of Section 53 7 .5(1 ), in nominal material strengths and nominal dimensions, the
the special seismic systems described in Sections 540, determination of the available strength of the connection
543 and 545, the design loads and column splices for shall account for any effects that result from the increase in
filled composite columns shall also meet the the actual nominal strength of the connected member.
requirements of Part 2a Section 521.
538.3 Nominal Strength of Connections
3. Filled composite columns used in C-SMF shall meet
the following requirements m addition to those of The nominal strength of connections in composite structural
Sections 6.5( 1) and 6.5(2): systems shall be determined on the basis of rational models
that satisfy both equilibrium of internal forces and the
a. The minimum required shear strength of the strength limitation of component materials and elements
column shall meet the requirements in ACI 318 based upon potential limit states. Unless the connection
Section 21.4.5.1. strength is determined by analysis and testing, the models
used for analysis of connections shall meet the requirements
b. The strong-column/weak-beam design of Sections 538.3(1) through 538.3(5).
requirements in Section 521.5 shall be met.
Column bases shall be designed to sustain inelastic I. When required, force shall be transferred between
flexural hinging. structural steel and reinforced concrete through
(a) direct bearing of headed shear studs or suitable
c. The minimum wall thickness of concrete-filled alternative devices; (b) by other mechanical means;
rectangular HSS shall be: (c) by shear friction with the necessary clamping force
provided by reinforcement normal to the plane of shear
transfer; or (d) by a combination of these means. Any
tmin = j Fy/2E (537-2) potential bond strength between structural steel and
reinforced concrete shall be ignored for the purpose of
the connection force transfer mechanism. The
for the flat width b of each face, where b is as contribution of different mechanisms can be combined
defined in Specification Table 502.4.1. only if the stiffness and deformation capacity of the
mechanisms are compatible.

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The nominal bearing and shear-friction strengths shall b.1 Structural steel sections framing into the
meet the requirements of ACI 318 Chapters IO and connections are considered to provide
11. Unless a higher strength is substantiated by cyclic confinement over a width equal to that of face
testing, the nominal bearing and shear-friction strengths bearing plates welded to the beams between the
shall be reduced by 25 percent for the composite flanges.
seismic systems described in Sections 540, 543, 545,
547, and 548. b.2 Lap splices are permitted for perimeter ties when
confinement of the splice is provided by face
2. The available strength of structural steel components in bearing plates or other means that prevents
composite connections shall be determined in spalling of the concrete cover in the systems
accordance with Part 2A •and the Specification. described in Sections 541, 542, 543 and 546.
Structural steel elements that are encased in confined
reinforced concrete are permitted to be considered to be b.3 The longitudinal bar sizes and layout in
braced against out-of-plane buckling. Face bearing reinforced concrete and composite columns shall
plates consisting of stiffeners between the flanges of be detailed to minimize slippage of the bars
steel beams are required when beams are embedded in through the beam-to-column connection due to
reinforced concrete columns or walls. high force transfer associated with the change in
column moments over the height of the
3. The nominal shear strength of reinforced-concrete- connection.
encased steel panel-zones in beam-to-column
connections shall be calculated as the sum of the
nominal strengths of the structural steel and confined
reinforced concrete shear elements as determined in
Part 2A Section 540.3 and ACI 318 Section 21.5,
respectively.

4. Reinforcement shall be provided to resist all tensile

forces in reinforced concrete components of the
connections. Additionally, the concrete shall be
confined with transverse reinforcement. All
reinforcement shall be fully developed in tension or
compression, as appropriate, beyond the point at which
it is no longer required to resist the forces.
Development lengths shall be determined in accordance
with ACI 318 Chapter 12. Additionally, development
lengths for the systems described in Sections 540, 543,
545, 547, and 548 shall meet the requirements of ACI
318 Section 21.5.4.

5. Connections shall meet the following additional

requirements:

a. When the slab transfers horizontal diaphragm

forces, the slab reinforcement shall be designed
and anchored to carry the in-plane tensile forces at
all critical sections in the slab, including
connections to collector beams, columns, braces,
and walls.

b. For connections between structural steel or

composite beams and reinforced concrete or
encased composite columns, transverse hoop
reinforcement shall be provided in the connection
region of the column to meet the requirements of
ACI 318 Section 21.5, except for the following
modifications:

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SECTION 539 SECTION540

COMPOSITE PARTIALLY COMPOSITE SPECIAL MOMENT
RESTRAINED (PR) MOMENT FRAMES (C-SMF)
FRAMES (C-PRMF)
540.1 Scope
539.1 Scope
This section is applicable to m m nL frames that consi t of
This section is applicable lo frames that consist of structural either composite or reinf reed concret c lumn and either
t el columns and composite beams that are connected with tructural steel or composite beams. 01111, site pecial
partially restrained (PR) moment connections that meet the moment frames ( - MF) hall be designed as urning that
requirement in pecification Secti u 502.3.6b (b). significant inelastic deformation wiJJ occur under the
design earthquak primarily in the beams but with limited
ompo ite partially restrained moment frames (C-PRMf)
inelastic deformations in the column and/ r conne tions.
hall be designed so lhat under earthquake loading yielding
o cur in the ductile comp nents of the compo ite PR
beam-to-column moment conn ction . Limited yi lding i 540.2 Columns
permitted at other locations, uch a c lumn base
connections. Connection flexibility and c mp ite beam Composite columns shall meet the requirements for special
action shall be accounted for in determining II dynamic seismic systems of Sections 537.4 or 537.5, as appropriate.
characteristics, strength and drift ofC-PRMF. Reinforced concrete columns shall meet the requirements of
ACI 318 Chapter 21, excluding Section 21. l 0.
539.2 Columns
540.3 Beams
Structural steel columns shall meet the requirements of ·
Section 519 and 521 and the specification. Composite beams that are part of C-SMF shall also meet the
following requirements:
539.3 Composite Beams
l. The distance from the maximum concrete compression
Composite beam shall be unencased fully composite and fiber to the plastic neutral axis shall not exceed.
shall meet the requirements of pacification Section 509.
For purpose of analy is, the tiffness of tbe beams shall be Ycon + db
determined with an effective moment of inertia of the YPNA = .1 + (1700F)y (540-l)
composite section. E

539.4 Moment Connections where

The required strength of the beam-to-column PR moment Ycon distance from the top of the steel beam to
connections shall be determined considering the effects of the top of concrete, mm
connection flexibility and second-order moments. In depth of the steel beam, mm
addition, composite connections shall have a nominal specified minimum yield stress of the steel
strength that is at least equal to 50 percent of Mp, where beam, MPa
E elastic modulus of the steel beam, MPa
Mp is the nominal plastic flexural strength of the connected
structural steel beam ignoring composite action.
2. Beam flanges shall meet the requirements of Part 2A
Connections shall meet the requirements of Section 520 and
Section 540.4, except when reinforced-concrete-
shall have a total interstory drift angle of 0.04 radians that is
encased compression elements have a reinforced
substantiated by cyclic testing as described in Section
concrete cover of at least 50 mm and confinement is
522.2b.
provided by hoop reinforcement in regions where
plastic hinges are expected to occur under seismic
deformations. Hoop reinforcement shall meet the
requirements of ACI 318 Section 21.3.3.

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Neither structural steel nor composite trusses are

SECTIONS41
permitted as flexural members to resist seismic loads in
C-SMF unless it is demonstrated by testing and COMPOSITE INTERMEDIATE
analysis that the particular system provides adequate MOMENT FRAMES (C-IMF)
ductility and energy dissipation capacity.
541.1 Scope
540.4 Moment Connections
This Section is applicable to moment frames that consist of
The required strength of beam-to-column moment either composite or reinforced concrete columns and either
connections shall be determined from the shear and flexure structural steel or composite beams. Composite intermediate
associated with the expected flexural strength, moment frames (C-IMF) shall be designed assuming that
RyMn (LRFD) or RyMn/1. 5 (ASD), as appropriate, inelastic deformation under the design earthquake will
of the beams framing into the connection. The nominal occur primarily in the beams, but with moderate inelastic
strength of the connection shall meet the requirements in deformation in the columns and/or connections.
Section 538. In addition, the connections shall be capable of
sustaining a total interstory drift angle of 0.04 radian. When 541.2 Columns
beam flanges are interrupted at the connection, the
connections shall demonstrate an interstory drift angle of at Composite columns shall meet the requirements for
least 0.04 radian in cyclic tests that is substantiated by intermediate seismic systems of Section 537.4 or 537.5.
cyclic testing as described in Part 2ASection 540.2.(b ). For Reinforced concrete columns shall meet the requirements of
connections to reinforced concrete columns with a beam ACI 318 Section 21.12.
that is continuous through the column so that welded joints
are not required in the flanges and the connection is not 541.3 Beams
otherwise susceptible to premature fractures, the inelastic
rotation capacity shall be demonstrated by testing or other Structural steel and composite beams shall meet the
substantiating data. requirements of the Specification.

540.5 Column-Beam Moment Ratio 541.4 Moment Connections

The design of reinforced concrete columns shall meet the The nominal strength of the connections shall meet the
requirements of ACI 318 Section 21.4.2. The column-to- requirements of Section 538. The required strength of
beam moment ratio of composite columns shall meet the beam-to-column connections shall meet one of the
requirements of Part 2A Section 522.6 with the following following requirements:
modifications:
I. The required strength of the connection shall be based
I. The available flexural strength of the composite column on the forces associated with plastic hinging of the
shall meet the requirements of Specification Section beams adjacent to the connection.
509 with consideration of the required axial strength,
Pre· 2. Connections shall meet the requirements of Section 538
and shall demonstrate a total interstory drift angle of at
2. The force limit for Exception (a) in Part 2A Section least 0.03 radian in cyclic tests.
522.6 shall be Pre < 0. 1P e·

3. Composite columns exempted by the minimum flexural

strength requirement in Part 2A Section 522.6(a) shall
have transverse reinforcement that meets the
requirements in Section 537.4.3(3).

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SECTIONS42 SECTIONS43
COMPOSITE ORDINARY MOMENT COMPOSITE SPECIAL
FRAMES CONCENTRICALLY BRACED
(C-OMF) FRAMES (C-CBF)
542.1 Scope 543.1 Scope

This Section is applicable to moment frames that consist of This Section is applicable to braced frames that consist of
either composite or reinforced concrete columns and concentrically connected members. Minor eccentricities are
structural steel or composite beams. Composite ordinary permitted if they are accounted for in the design. Columns
moment frames (C-OMF) shall be designed assuming that shall be structural steel, composite structural steel, or
limited inelastic action will occur under the design reinforced concrete. Beams and braces shall be either
earthquake in the beams, columns and/or connections. structural steel or composite structural steel. Composite
special concentrically braced frames (C-SCBF) shall be
542.2 Columns designed assuming that inelastic action under the design
earthquake will occur primarily through tension yielding
Composite columns shall meet the requirements for and/or buckling of braces.
ordinary seismic systems in Section 537.4 or 537.5, as
appropriate. Reinforced concrete columns shall meet the 543.2 Columns
requirements of ACI 318, excluding Chapter 21.
Structural steel columns shall meet the requirements of Part
542.3 Beams 2A Sections 537 and 539. Composite columns shall meet
the requirements for special seismic systems of Section
Structural steel and composite beams shall meet the 537.4 or 537.5. Reinforced concrete columns shall meet the
requirements of the Specification. requirements for structural truss elements of ACI 318
Chapter 21.
542.4 Moment Connections
543.3 Beams
Connections shall be designed for the load combinations in
accordance with Specification Sections 502.3.3 and 502.3.4, Structural steel beams shall meet the requirements for
and the available strength of the connections shall meet the special concentrically braced frames (SCBF) of Part 2A
requirements in Section 520 and Section 524.2 of Part 2A. Section 526. Composite beams shall meet the requirements
of the Specification Section 509 and the requirements for
special concentrically braced frames (SCBF) of Part 2A
Section 526.

543.4 Braces

Structural steel braces shall meet the requirements for SCBF

of Part 2A Section 526. Composite braces shall meet the
requirements for composite columns of Section 543.2.

543.5 Connections

Bracing connections shall meet the requirements of Section

538 and Part 2A Section 526.

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SECTION 544 SECTION 545

COMPOSITE ORDINARY BRACED COMPOSITEECCENTRICALLY
FRAMES (C-OBF) BRACED FRAMES (C-EBF)
544.1 Scope 545.1 Scope

This Section is applicable to concentrica\ly braced frame This Section is applicable to braced frames for which one
systems that consist of composite or reinforced concrete end of each brace intersects a beam at an eccentricity from
columns, structural steel or composite beams, and structural the intersection of the centerlines of the beam and column,
steel or composite braces. Composite ordinary braced or intersects a beam at an eccentricity from the intersection
frames (C-OBF) shall be designed assuming that limited of the centerlines of the beam and an adjacent brace.
inelastic action under the design earthquake will occur in Composite eccentrically braced frames (C-EBF) sha\1 be
the beams, columns, braces, and/or connections. designed so that inelastic deformations under the design
earthquake will occur only as shear yielding in the links.
544.2 Columns
Diagonal braces, columns, and beam segments outside of
Encased composite columns sha\1 meet the requirements for the link shall be designed to remain essentially elastic under
ordinary seismic systems of Sections 537.4. Fi\led the maximum forces that can be generated by the fully
composite columns shall meet the requirements of Section yielded and strain-hardened link. Columns shall be either
537.5 for ordinary seismic systems. Reinforced concrete composite or reinforced concrete. Braces shall be structural
columns shall meet the requirements of ACI 318 excluding steel. Links shall be structural steel as described in this
Chapter 21. Section. The available strength of members shall meet the
requirements in the Specification, except as modified in this
544.3 Beams Section. C-EBF shall meet the requirements of Part 2A
Section 528, except as modified in this Section.
Structural steel and composite beams shall meet the
requirements of the Specification. 545.2 Columns

544.4 Braces Reinforced concrete columns shall meet the requirements

for structural truss elements of ACI 318 Chapter 21.
Structural steel braces shall meet the requirements of the Composite columns shall meet the requirements for special
Specification. Composite braces shall meet the requirements seismic systems of Sections 537.4 or 537.5. Additionally,
for composite columns of Sections 537.4a, 537.5, and where a link is adjacent to a reinforced concrete column or
544.2. encased composite column, transverse column
reinforcement meeting the requirements of ACI 318
544.5 Connections Section 21.4.4 (or Section 537.4c(6) a for composite
columns) shall be provided above and below the link
Connections shall be designed for the load combinations in connection. All columns shall meet the requirements of Part
accordance with Specification Sections 502.3.3 and 502.3.4, 2A Section 528.10.
and the available strength of the connections shall meet the
requirements in Section 538. 545.3 Links

Links shall be unencased structural steel and shall meet the

requirement for eccentrically braced frame (EBF) links in
Part 2A Section 528. It is permitted to encase the portion of
the beam outside of the link in reinforced concrete. Beams
containing the link are permitted to act compositely with the
floor slab using shear connectors along all or any portion of
the beam if the composite action is considered when
determining the nominal strength of the link.

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545.4 Braces SECTION 546

Structural steel braces shall meet the requirements for EBF ORDINARYREINFORCED
of Part 2A Section 528. CONCRETE SHEAR WALLS
545.5 Connections
COMPOSITE WITH STRUCTURAL
STEEL ELEMENTS (C-ORCW)
In addition to the requirements for EBF of Part 2A
Section 528, connections shall meet the requirements of 546.1 Scope
Section 520.
The requirements in lhi Section apply when reinforced
concrete walls are mp site with structural tecl clement ,
either as infill panel , uch a reinforced concrete walls in
tructural steel frames with unencased or reinforced-
concrete encased tructural tee! sections that act a
boundary member , or as structural steel coupling beams
that connect two adjacent r inforced con retc , alls.
Reinf recd concrete wall hall meet the requirement' of
ACI 318 excluding Chapter 21.

546.2 Boundary Members

Boundary members shall meet the requirements of this

. Section:

l. When unenca ed tructural steel sections function as

boundary member in reinforced con rete infill panel
the structural L el sections hall meet the requirements
of the Specification. The required axial strength of th
boundary member shall be d termined assuming that
the shear forces arc carried by the rein forced concrete
wall and the entire gravity and overturning forces are
carried by the boundary member in conjunction with
the hear wall. Th reinforced concrete wall shall meet
the requirement of ACI 318 excluding hapter 21.

2. When rcinforced-c ncrete-encased shapes function a

boundary memb rs in reinforced concrete infill panels,
the analysis shall be ba ed upon a transformed concrete
section u ing ela Lie material properties. The, all shall
meet the requirements of A l 318 excluding
Chapter 21. When the reinforced-concreie-enca ed
structural ste ·I boundary member qualifie as a
composite column a defined in Specification • ection
509, it shall be designed to meet the ordinary sci mic
y tern requirements of Section 537.4a .. Otherwi e, it
shall b designed a a composite column Lo meet the
requirements of A l 318 Section I 0.16 and
ection 50 of the pecification.

3. Headed shear tuds or welded reinforcement anchors

hall be provided to transfer vertical shear forces
beu een the structural steel and reinforced concrete.
Headed shear studs, if used hall meet the
requirements of peci fication Section 509. Welded
reinforcement anchors, if used shall meet the

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requirements of A WS D 1.4. SECTION547

546.3 Steel Coupling Beams SPECIAL REINFORCEDCONCRETE
SHEAR WALLS COMPOSITEWITH
Structural steel coupling beams that are used between two
adjacent reinforced concrete walls shall meet the
STRUCTURAL STEEL ELEMENTS
requirements of the Specification and this Section: (C-SRCW)
I. Coupling beams shall have an embedment length into 547.1 Scope
the reinforced concrete wall that is sufficient to develop
the maximum possible combination of moment and Special reinforced concrete shear walls composite with
shear that can be generated by the nominal bending and structural steel elements (C-SRCW) systems shall meet the
shear strength of the coupling beam. The embedment requirements of Section 15 for C-ORCW and the shear-wall
length shall be considered to begin inside the first layer requirement of ACI 318 including Chapter 21, except as
of confining reinforcement in the wall boundary modified in this Section.
member. Connection strength for the transfer of loads
between the coupling beam and the wall shall meet the 547.2 Boundary Members
requirements of Section 538.
In addition to the requirements of Section 547.2(1),
2. Vertical wall reinforcement with nominal axial strength unencased structural steel columns shall meet the
equal to the nominal shear strength of the coupling requirements of Part 2A Sections 519 and 521.
beam shall be placed over the embedment length of the
beam with two-thirds of the steel located over the first In addition to the requirements of Section 15.2(2), the
half of the embedment length. This wall reinforcement requirements in this Section shall apply to walls with
shall extend a distance of at least one tension reinforced-concrete-encased structural steel boundary
development length above and below the flanges of the members. The wall shall meet the requirements of ACI 318
coupling beam. It is permitted to use vertical including Chapter 21. Reinforced-concrete-encased
reinforcement placed for other purposes, such as for structural steel boundary members that qualify as composite
vertical boundary members, as part of the required columns in Specification Section 509 shall meet the special
vertical reinforcement. seismic system requirements of Section 537.4. Otherwise,
such members shall be designed as composite compression
546.4 Encased Composite Coupling Beams members to meet the requirements of ACI 318
Section 10.16 including the special seismic requirements for
Encased composite sections serving as coupling beams shall boundary members in ACI 318 Section 21. 7 .6. Transverse
meet the requirements of Section 546.3 as modified in this reinforcement for confinement of the composite boundary
Section: member shall extend a distance of 2h into the wall, where h
is the overall depth of the boundary member in the plane of
I. Coupling beams shall have an embedment length into the wall. Headed shear studs or welded reinforcing bar
the reinforced concrete wall that is sufficient to develop anchors shall be provided as specified in Section 546.2(3).
the maximum possible combination of moment and For connection to unencased structural steel sections, the
shear capacities of the encased composite steel nominal strength of welded reinforcing bar anchors shall be
coupling beam. reduced by 25 percent from their static yield strength.

2. The nominal shear capacity of the encased composite

steel coupling beam shall be used to meet the
requirement in Section 546.3(1 ).

3. The stiffness of the encased composite steel coupling

beams shall be used for calculating the required
strength of the shear wall and coupling beam.

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547.3 Steel Coupling Beams SECTION 548

In addition lo the requirements of e ti n 546.3, tructural COMPOSITESTEEL PLATE SHEAR
steel coupling beams hall meet th requirements f Part 2A WALLS (C-SPW)
eel ion 528.2 and 528.3. Wh n required in Part 2A Section
52 .3, the coupling rotation hall be assumed a 0.0 radian 548.1 Scope
unless a smaller value i justified by rational analysi f the
Inelastic deformation that arc expected under the design This Section is applicable to structural walls consisting of
earthquake. Face bearing plates shall be provided on both steel plates with reinforced concrete encasement on one or
sides of the coupling beams at the face of the reinforced both sides of the plate and structural steel or composite
concrete wall. These stiffeners shall meet the detailing boundary members.
requirements of Part 2A Section 528.3.
548.2 Wall Elements
Vertical wall reinforcement as specified in Section 528.3(2)
shall be confined by transverse reinforcement that meets the
The availableshear strength shall be <pVns (LRFD) or
requirements for boundary members of ACf 318
V nsf fi (ASD), as appropriate, according to the limit state
Section 21.7.6.
of shear yielding of composite steel plate shear walls
(C-SPW) with a stiffened plate conforming to
547.4 Encased Composite Coupling Beams
Section 530.2(1) shall be

Encased compo ite section serving as coupling beams shall

meet the requirements of Section 546.3, except the
requirements of Part 2A Section 528.3 need not be met.
<p = 0. 90 (LRFD) fl = 1. 67 (ASD)

V ns nominal shear strength of the steel plate, N

Asp horizontal area of stiffened steel plate, mm'
FY specified minimum yield stress of the plate, MPa

The available shear strength of C-SPW with a plate that

does not meet the stiffening requirements in Section
530.2(1) shall be based upon the strength of the plate,
excluding the strength of the reinforced concrete, and meet
the requirements of the Specification Sections 507 .2 and
507.3.

1. The steel plate shall be adequately stiffened by

encasement or attachment to the reinforced concrete if
it can be demonstrated with an elastic plate buckling
analysis that the composite wall can resist a nominal
shear force equal to V ns· The concrete thickness shall
be a minimum of 100 mm on each side when concrete
is provided on both sides of the steel plate and 200 mm
when concrete is provided on one side of the steel plate.
Headed shear stud connectors or other mechanical
connectors shall be provided to prevent local buckling
and separation of the plate and reinforced concrete.
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement shall be provided
in the concrete encasement to meet or exceed the
detailing requirements in ACI 318 Section 14.3. The
reinforcement ratio in both directions shall not be less
than 0.0025; the maximum spacing between bars shall
not exceed 450 mm.

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Seismic forces acting perpendicular to the plane of the SECTION549

wall as specified by this code shall be considered in the
design of the composite wall system. STRUCTURAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
AND SPECIFICATIONS, SHOP
2. The steel plate shall be continuously connected on all
edges to structural steel framing and boundary
DRAWINGS, AND ERECTION
members with welds and/or slip-critical high-strength DRAWINGS
bolts to develop the nominal shear strength of the plate.
The design of welded and bolted connectors shall meet Structural design drawings and specifications, shop
the additional requirements of Part 2A Section 520. drawings, and erection drawings for composite steel and
steel building construction shall meet the requirements of
548.3 Boundary Members Part 2A Section 518.

Structural steel and composite boundary members shall be For reinforced concrete and composite steel building
designed to resist the shear capacity of plate and any construction, the contract documents, shop drawings, and
reinforced concrete portions of the wall active at the design erection drawings shall also indicate the following:
story drift. Composite and reinforced concrete boundary
members shall also meet the requirements of Section 547.2. I. Bar placement, cutoffs, lap and mechanical splices,
Steel boundary members shall also meet the requirements of hooks and mechanical anchorages.
Part 2A, Section 530.
2. Tolerance for placement of ties and other transverse
548.4 Openings reinforcement.

Boundary members shall be provided around openings as 3. Provisions for dimensional changes resulting from
required by analysis. · temperature changes, creep and shrinkage.

4. Location, magnitude, and sequencing of any

prestresssing or post-tensioning present.

5. If concrete floor slabs or slabs on grade serve as

diaphragms, connection details between the diaphragm
and the main lateral-load resisting system shall be
clearly identified,

User Note: For reinforced concrete and composite steel

building construction, the provisions of the following
documents may also apply: ACI 315-04 (Details and
Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement), ACI 3 l 5R-94
(Manual of Engineering and Placing Drawings for
Reinforced Concrete Structures), and ACI SP-66 (ACI
Detailing Manual), including modifications required by
Chapter 21 of ACI 318-02 and ACI 352 (Monolithic Joints
in Concrete Structures).

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SECTION SSO PART3

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
When required by this code or the engineer-of-record, a
quality assurance plan shall be provided. For the steel
portion of the construction, the provisions of Part 2A, SYMBOLS
Section 531 apply.
A Full unreduced cross-sectional area of
User Note: For the reinforced concrete portion, the member
provisions of ACI 121R~98 (Quality Management Systems A Area of directly connected elements or gross
for Concrete Construction), ACI 309.3R~97 (Guide to area
Consolidation of Concrete in Congested Areas and Difficult b1 t + As, for bearing stiffener at interior
Placing Conditions), ACI 311.IR-01 (ACI Manual of support and or under concentrated load,
Concrete Inspection) and ACI 3 l l .4R-OO (Guide for and b2t + Asr for bearing stiffeners at end
Concrete Inspection) may apply. support
Gross cross-sectional area of bolt
18t2 + As1, for bearing stiffener at
interior support or under concentrated load,
and 10t2 + As1,for bearing stiffeners at
end support
Ae Effective area at stress F n
Ae Effective net area
Ar Cross-sectional area of compression flange
plus edge stiffener
Ag Gross area of element including stiffeners
Ag Gross area of section
Agv Gross area subject to shear
Ant Net area subject to tension
Anv Net area subject to shear
An Net area of cross-section
Ad Reduced -area due to local buckling
AP Gross-sectional area of roof panel per unit
width
Cross-sectional area of bearing stiffener
Gross area of stiffener
Gross area of shear stiffener
Net tensile area
Area of web
Net web area
Shear panel length of unreinforced web
element, or distance between shear stiffeners
ofreinforced web elements
a Intermediate fastener or spot weld spacing
a Fastener distance from or outside web edge
a Length of bracing interval
Be Term for determining tensile yield point of
comers
b Effective design width of compression
element
b Flange width
bd Effective width for deflection calculation

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Effective width of elements, located at D Dead load

centroid of element including stiffeners D2,D3 Lip dimension
Effective width Depth of section
d
Effective width determined either by section Nominal screw diameter
d
552.4 or Section 552.5.1 depending on Flat depth oflip defined in Figure 552-9
d
stiffness of stiffeners
d Width of arc seam weld
Total flat width of stiffened element
d Visible diameter of outer surface of arc spot
Total flat width of edge stiffened element
weld
Largest sub-element flat width Diameter of bolt
Effective widths Average diameter of arc spot weld at mid-
= Effective widths of bearing stiffeners thickness oft
For compression members, ratio of total Average width of seam weld
comer cross-sectional area to total cross- Nominal diameter (body or shank diameter)
sectional area of full section; for flexural Effective diameter of fused area
members, ratio of total comer cross-sectional
Effective width of arc seam weld at fused
area of controlling flange to full cross-
surfaces
sectional area of controlling flange
Diameter of hole
Coefficient
Depth of hole
Bearing factor
Diameter of standard hole
ee Bending coefficient dependent on moment
gradient Distance along roof slope between the ith
== Constant from Table 557 .1 purlin line and the /h anchorage device
Web slenderness coefficient Reduced effective width of stiffener
End moment coefficient m interaction Depth of stiffener
formula Effective width of stiffener calculated
c.; End moment coefficient m interaction according to Section 552.3
Screw head or washer diameter
formula
= End moment coefficient m interaction Larger value of screw head or washer
formula diameter
Bearing length coefficient E Modulus of elasticity of steel, 203,000 Mpa,
Correction factor or 2,070,000 kg/cnr'
E Live load due to earthquake
Inside bend radius coefficient
Twist of stud from initial, ideal, unbuckled
Coefficient for lateral-torsional buckling
shape
End moment coefficient in interaction
E* Reduced modulus of elasticity for flexural
formula
and axial stiffness in second-order analysis
Cv == Shear stiffener coefficient
e Distance measured in line of force from
Cw Torsional warping constant of cross-section center of a standard hole to nearest edge of an
Cwt Torsional warping constant of flange adjacent hole or to end of connected part
Cy Compression strain factor toward which the force is directed
== Axial buckling coefficients e Distance measured in line of force from
Ci, C2,
center of a standard hole to nearest end of
C3 connected part
C1 to C6 Coefficients tabulated m Tables 554-3 to
Minimum allowable distance measured in
554-5 line of force from centerline of a weld to
Calibration coefficient
nearest edge of an adjacent weld or to end of
Strip of flat width adjacent to hole connected part toward which the force is
Distance directed
Amount of curling displacement Eccentricities of load components measured
= Horizontal distance from edge of element to from the shear center and in the x and y
directions, respectively
centerline of stiffener
D Outside diameter of cylindrical tube Yield strain= F y/ E
Overall depth oflip Fabrication factor
D
D Shear stiffener coefficient Design stress range

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Fm Threshold fatigue stress range Computed compressive stress in element

Fe Critical buckling stress being considered. Calculations are based on
Plate elastic buckling stress effective section at load for which deflections
Fer
Elastic distortional buckling stress are determined
Fd
Elastic buckling stress Computed stresses f 1 and f z in unstiffened
Fe element, as defined in Figures 552-5 to
Fm Mean value of fabrication factor
552-8. Calculations are based on effective
Fn Nominal buckling stress
section at load for which serviceability is
Fn Nominal strength resistance of bolts determined
r; Nominal tensile strength resistance of bolts
fv Required shear stress on a bolt
Nominal shear strength resistance of bolts
Fnv fi,fz Stresses on unstiffened element defined by
r; Nominal tensile strength resistance for bolts Figures 552-6 to 552-8
subject to combination of shear and tension
Yield stress as specified in Section 551.2.1,
r.r, Stresses at the opposite ends of web
G Shear modulus of steel, 78,000 Mpa or
551.2.2, 551.2.3 795,000 kg/cm'
Nominal tensile stress in flat sheet g Vertical distance between two rows of
Tensile strength as specified in Section connections nearest to top and bottom flanges
551.1.l, 551.2.2, or 551.2.3 g Transverse center-to-center spacing between
Tensile strength of virgin steel specified by fastener gage lines
Section 551.2 or established in accordance g Gauge, spacing of fastener perpendicular to
with Section 556.3.3 force
Lower value of F y for beam web or F ys for H A permanent load due to lateral earth
bearing stiffeners pressure, including groundwater
Tensile strength of electrode classification h Depth of flat portion of web measured along
Tensile strength of members in contact with plane of web
screw head h Width of elements adjoining stiffened
Tensile strength of member not in contact element
with screw head h Lip height as defined in Figures 555-15 to
Nominal shear stress 555-18
Overall depth of unstiffened C-section
Yield stress used for design, not to exceed
member as defined in Figure 552-8
specified yield stress or established in
Depth of soil supported by the structure
accordance with Section 556, or as increased
for cold work of forming in Section 55 l.7.2 Coped flat web depth
or as reduced for low ductility steels in x distance from the centroid of flange to the
section flange I web junction
Average yield stress of section Importance factor for earthquake
Tensile yield stress of corners Importance factor for wind
Adequate moment of inertial of stiffener, so
Weighted average tensile yield stress of flat
that each component element will behave as a
portions
stiffened element
Yield stress of stiffener steel
Effective moment of inertia
Tensile yield stress of virgin steel specified
Gross moment of inertia
by Section 551.2 or established in accordance
with Section 556.3.3 Actual moment of inertia of full stiffener
Stress in compression element computed on about its own centroidal axis parallel to
f element to be stiffened
basis of effective design width
Average computed stress in full unreduced Minimum moment of inertia of shear
f av lsmin
stiffener(s) with respect to an axis in plane of
flange width
Stress at service load in cover plate or sheet web
fe
Normal stress due to bending alone at the Moment of inertia of stiffener about
f bending centerline of flat portion of element
maximum normal on the cross section due to
combined bending and torsion Moment of inertia of full um-educed section
Normal stress due to torsion alone at the about principal axis
f torsion x-axis moment of inertia of the flange
maximum normal stress on the cross section
due to combined bending and torsion Product of inertia of full unreduced section
about major and minor centroidal axes

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Product of inertia of flange about major and L Length of longitudinal welds

minor centroidal axes L Length of seam weld not including circular
Moment of inertia of compression portion of ends
section about centroidal axis of entire section L Length of connection
parallel lo web using unreduced section L Unbraced length of member
y-axis moment of inertia of flange Overall length
L
Tndex of stiffener L Live load
Index of each purlin line L Minimum of Ler and Lm
J Saint-Venanl torsion constant Distance between braces on one compression
Lb
Saint-Venant torsion constant of compression member
lr
flange plus edge stiffener about an x-y axis Unsupported length between brace points or
located at the centroid of the flange other restraints which restrict distortional
j Section property for torsional-flexural buckling of element
buckling Summation of critical path lengths of each
j Index for each anchorage device segment
K Effective length factor Critical unbraced length of distortional
K' A constant buckling
Lateral stiffness of anchorage device Gross failure path length parallel to force
Ka
Parameter for determining axial strength of Length of hole
Kat
Z-Section member having one flange Distance between discrete restraints that
fastened to sheating restrict distortional buckling
Effective lateral stiffness of t'" anchorage Net failure path length parallel to force
device with respect to ith purlin Overhang length measured from the edge of
Required stiffness bearing to the end of member
Length at which local buckling stress equals
Lateral stiffness of roof system, neglecting
flexural buckling stress
anchorage devices
Net failure path length inclined to force
Kr Effective length factor for torsion
Length of bearing stiffener
Ktotali Effective lateral stiffness of aJI elements
Unbraced length of compression member for
resisting force
torsion
Effective length factor for buckling about x-
Net failure path length normal to force due to
axis
direct tension
Effective length factor for buckling about y-
Limit of unbraced length below which
axis
lateral-torsional buckling is not considered
Plate buckling coefficient
Unbraced length of compression member for
Plate buckling coefficient for distortional
bending about x-axis
buckling
Unbraced length of compression member for
Plate buckling coefficient for local sub-
bending about y-axis
element buckling
l Distance from concentrated load to a brace
Shear buckling coefficient
M Required allowable flexural strength, ASD
Rotational stiffness
M Bending moment
Elastic rotational stiffness provided by the
Merd Distortional buckling moment
flange to the flange/web juncture
Mere Overall buckling moment
Geometric rotational stiffness demanded by
the flange from the flange /web juncture Merl Local buckling moment
Md Nominal moment with consideration of
Elastic rotational stiffness provided by the deflection
web to the flange/web juncture Mf Factored moment
Geometric rotational stiffness demanded by M f x» M fy = Moments due to factored loads with respect
the web from the flange/web juncture to centroidal axes
L Full span for simple beams, distance between Mm Mean value of material factor
inflection point for continuous beams, twice Mmax Absolute value of moment m unbraced
member length for cantilever beams segment
L Span length used for determining Cb
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ee Nominal [lcxural strength Number of bolt holes

Nominal flexural strength for distortional Number of compression flange stiffeners
bu kling Number of web stiffeners and/or folds
M11e == Nominal flexural trength for overall Number of tension flange stiffeners
buckling Required allowable strength for concentrated
M111 Nominal flexural strength for lo al buckling load reaction in presence of bending moment
Mnx, Nominal flexural trengths about forASD
Mny Section 553. p Required allowable strength (nominal force)
Nominal flexural strengths [resistance] about transmitted by weld for ASD
Mnxo,
centroidal axes determined in accordance p Required allowable compressive axial
Mnyo strength for ASD
with Section 553.1 excluding provisions of
Section 553.1.1.b p Professional factor
Mnxt, Nominal flexural strength about centroidal p Required concentrated load (factored load)
axes determined using gross, unreduced within a distance of 0. 3a on each side of a
MnyL
cross- ecuon propertie brace, plus 1. 4(1 - l/a) times each
Mx,My Required allowable flexural strength with required concentrated load located farther
respect to ·entroidal axes for ASD than 0. 3a but not farther than 1. Oa from the
Mu R quired flexural strength with re. pect to brace
«; = ernroidal axe for RFD p Required nominal brace strength resistance
My moment causing maximum strain ey for a single compression member
Elastic buckling strengths resistance
My Yield moment ( = s1Fy)
mailer end moment in an unbraced ·egment Lateral bracing forces
M1
M2 Larger and moment in an unbraced segment Lateral force to be resisted by the t"
anchorage device
M "" Required flexural lrcngth factored moment
Distortional buckling load
Mx,My Required flexural strength factored moment Pcrd
Perl Local buckling load
Mz Torsional moment of required load P about
Pere Overall buckling load
shear center
Pr Axial force due to factored loads
m Degrees of freedom
Term for determining tensile yield point of Pr Concentrated load or reaction due to factored
m
comers loads
Lateral force introduced into the system at
m Distance from shear center of one C-section
to mid-plane of web the ith purlin
Modification factor for type of bearing Mean value of the tested-to-predicted load
connection ratios
N Actual length of bearing Nominal web crippling strength
N Number of stress range fluctuations in design Nominal axial strength resistance of member
life Nominal axial strength resistance of bearing
Number of anchorage devices along a line of stiffener
anchorage Nominal strength resistance of connection
Notional lateral load applied at level i component
Number of purlin lines on roof slope Nominal bearing strength
Coefficient Nominal tensile strength resistance of welded
Number of stiffeners member
Nominal bolt strength
Number of holes
Nominal web crippling strength resistance of
Number of tests
C- or Z-Section with overhang(s)
Number of equally spaced intermediate brace
Nominal axial strength for distortional
locations
buckling
n Number of anchors in test assembly with
Nominal axial strength for overall buckling
same tributary area (for anchor failure), or
Nominal axial strength for local buckling
number of panels with identical spans and
loading to failed span (for non-anchor Nominal axial strength resistance of member
failure) determined in accordance with Section
n Number of threads per inch 553.3.4 with F11 = Fy

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Pnot Nominal pull-out strength resistance per Nominal strength

screw Nominal block shear rupture strength
r.: Nominal pull-over strength resistance per
screw
Average value of all test results
Reduction factor
Nominal shear strength resistance per screw Required strength for LRFD
Nominal tension strength resistance per Correction factor
screw Least radius of gyration of full unreduced
Required axial compressive strength cross-section.
resistance Centerline bend radius.
Concentrated load or reaction Minimum radius of gyration of full
Nominal shear strength resistance of screw as unreduced cross-section
reported by manufacturer or determined by Polar radius of gyration of cross-section
independent laboratory testing about shear center
Nominal tension strength [resistance] of Radius of gyration of cross-section about
screw as reported by manufacturer or centroidal principal axis
determined by independent laboratory testing s 1.28,jE/f
Required axial strength for LRFD
Factored force required strength transmitted
s Variable load due to snow, including ice and
associated rain or rain
by weld, for LRFD Elastic section modulus of effective section
Required strength for concentrated load calculated relative to extreme compression
reaction in presence of bending moment for
fiber at F c
LRFD
Elastic section modulus of effective section
Pwc Nominal web crippling strength resistance for
calculated relative to extreme compression or
C-Section flexural member
tension fiber at F y
Components of required load P parallel to x
and y axis, respectively Elastic section modulus of full unreduced
Member yield strength section relative to extreme compression fiber
Section modulus of full unreduced section
Required strength for concentrated load or relative to extreme tension fiber about
reaction concentrated load reaction due to appropriate axis
factored loads m presence of bending Elastic section modulus of full unreduced
moment section relative to extreme fiber in first yield
p Required compressive axial strength In-plane diaphragm nominal shear strength
p Pitch (mm per thread for SI units and cm per resistance
thread for MKS units) s Center-to-center hole spacing
Required allowable shear strength of
s Spacing in line of stress of welds, rivets, or
connection bolts connecting a compression cover plate or
Required shear strength (factored shear sheet to a non-integral stiffener or other
force) of connection element
Load effect
s Sheet width divided by number of bolt holes
Design load in plane of web in cross-section being analyzed
Reduction factor s Weld spacing
Required allowable strength for ASD s Pitch, spacing of fastener parallel to force
Modification factor s' Longitudinal center-to-center spacing of any
Reduction factor consecutive holes
Reduction factor determined from uplift tests Clear distance from the hole at ends of
in accordance with AISI S908 member
Coefficient Maximum permissible longitudinal spacing
Inside bend radius of welds or other connectors joining two C-
sections to form an I-section
Radius of outside bend surface
T Required allowable tensile axial strength for
i.t; s 1 ASD
Allowable design strength Required allowable tension strength of
T
Reduction factor connection
Reduction factor T Load due to contraction or expansion caused
Effect of factored loads by temperature changes

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Tension due to factored loads for LSD Width of flange projection beyond web for
Factored tensile force of connection for LSD I-beams and similar sections; or half
distance between webs for box or U-type
Design strength factored resistance
sections
connection in tension
wi Required distributed gravity load supported
Required tensile axial strength for LRFD
by the ith purl in per unit length
Required tension strength of connection for
Wo ut-to-out , idth
LRFD
Required tensile axial strength factored W1 "' Leg f'weld
tensile force Wz Leg of weld
Required tension strength of connection x Non-dirnensi nal fastener location
factored tensile force x Nearest distance between web hole and edge
t Base steel thickness of any element or of bearing
section Xo Distance from shear center to centroid along
Thickness of coped web principal x-axis
Total thickness of two welded sheets Xo Distance from flange/web junction to the
Thickness of thinnest connected part centroid of the flange
Xo Distance from flange or web junction to the
Lesser of depth of penetration and t2
centroid of the flange
Effective throat dimension of groove weld
x Distance from shear plane to centroid of
Thickness of uncompressed glass fiber
cross-section
blanket insulation
y Yield point of web steel divided by yield
Thickness of stiffener
point of stiffener steel
Effective throat of weld
Yi Gravity load from the LRFD or 1.6 times the
Based thickness connected with fillet weld
ASD load combinations applied at level i
Thickness of member in contact with screw
Yo y distance from centroid of flange to shear
head
center of flange
Thickness of member not in contact with
screw head a Coefficient for purlin directions
Reduction coefficient a Coefficient for conversion of units
Required allowable strength for ASD a Load factor
Coefficient of variation of fabrication factor a Coefficient for strength resistance increase
due to overhang
Shear force due to factored loads for LSD
Factored shear force of connection for LSD
a Coefficient accounts for the benefit of an
unbraced fength, Lm, shorter than Lcr
Coefficient of variation of material factor
lfax,l/ay Magnification factors
Nominal shear strength
Coefficient of variation of tested-to-
p Coefficient

predicted load ratios

p A value accounting for moment gradient
Coefficient of variation of load effect Required brace stiffness for a single
compression member
Required shear strength for LRFD
Target reliability index
Required shear strength of connection for
LRFD Lateral displacement of purlin top flange at
v Required shear strength factored shear the line restraint
Ii, Iii, y, Yi, os, Wt = Coefficient
w Wind load, a variable load due to wind
f web Stress gradient in web
w Required strength from critical load
Yi Load factor
combinations for ASD, LRFD, or LSD
Total required vertical load supported by 6 Angle between web and bearing surface >
45° but no more than 90°
·th
l pur 1· 111 .111 a single
• bay
6 Angle between vertical and plane of web of
omponent of required strength W
Z-section, degrees
Fial width of element exclu ive of radii 62,63 Angle of segment of complex lip
Flat width of beam flange which contacts A,Ac lenderness factors
bearing plate Parameters used in determining compression
.il1, 12
w Flat width of narrowest unstiffened
..l3, .il4 strain Factor
compression element tributary to Slenderness factor
connections At
Ad S lendemess factor

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µ Poisson's ration for steel= 0.30

SECTION551
p Reduction factor
GENERAL PROVISIONS
<Tex (n2E) / (KxLx/r x)2
(n2E) / (Lx/r x)2 551.1 Scope,Applicability and Definitions
(n2E)/(KyLy/ry)2
551.1.1 Scope
(n2E)/(Ly/r y)2
Torsional buckling stress This specification applies to the design of structural
Resistance factor members cold-formed to shape from carbon or low-alloy
Resistance factor bending steel sheet, strip, plate, or bar not more than 25 mm in
Resistance factor for concentrically loaded thickness and used for load-carrying purposes in
compression strength
Resistance factor for diaphragms 1. Buildings; and
Resistance factor for tensile strength
2. Structures other than buildings provided allowances are
Resistance factor for fracture on net section
made for dynamic effects.
Resistance factor for shear strength
Resistance factor for web crippling strength 551.1.2 Applicability
ltzlf 11
Parameter for reduced stiffness using second- This Specification includes Symbols and Definitions,
order analysis Section 551 through Section 557, Section C-1, to Section C-
Safety factor 3 that shall apply as follows:
Safety factor for bending strength
Safety factor for concentrically loaded Section C-1 Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural
compression strength Members Using Direct Design Strength
Safety factor for diaphragms Method
Safety factor for tension strength Section C-2 Second-Order analysis.
Section C-3 Additional Provisions
Safety factor for shear strength
Safety factor for web crippling strength
This Specification includes design provisions for

l. Allowable Str~ngth Design (ASD), and

2. Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD).

The nominal strength and stiffness of cold-formed steel

elements, members, assemblies, connections, and details
shall be determined in accordance with the provisions in
Section 552 to Section 557, Section C-1 to Section C-3 of
the Specification.
Where the composinon or configuration of such
components is such that calculation of strength and/or
stiffness cannot be made in accordance with those
provisions, structural performance shall be established from
either of the following:

l. Available strength or stiffness by tests, undertaken and

evaluated in accordance with Section 556,

2. Available strength or stiffness by rational engineering

analysis based on appropriate theory, related testing if
data is available, and engineering judgment.
Specifically, the available strength is determined from
the calculated nominal strength by applying the
following safety factors or resistance factors:

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For Members ASTM A606, Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and
Strip, High-Strength, Low- Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-
n= 2. 00 (ASD) 0.80 (LRFD) Rolled, with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance

For Connections ASTM A 653M/A653M (SS 230 MPa, 255 MPa, 275 MPa,
340 MPa Class 1, Class 3 and Class 4, and 380 MPa;
n= 2. 50 (ASD) 0. 65 (LRFD) HSLAS and HSLAS-F, 275 MPa, 340 MPa, 380 MPa Class
1 and 2, 410 MPa , & 480 MPa and 550 MPa , Standard
551.1.3 Definitions Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or
Zinc -Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip
In this Specification, "shall" is used to express a mandatory Process
requirement, i.e., a provisions that the user is obliged to
satisfy in order to comply with the Specification; and "shall ASTM A792/A792M. (230 MPa, 255 MPa, 275 MPa, and
be permitted " is used it express an option or that which is 340 MPa Class 1 and Class 4), Standard Specification for
permissible within the limits of the Specification. Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-
Dip Process.
551.1.4 Units of Symbols and Terms
ASTM A847/A847M, Standard Specification for Cold-
The unit systems considered in those sections is SI units. Formed Welded and Seamless High Strength, Low Alloy
Structural Tubing with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion
Resistance
551.2 Material
ASTM A875/A875M (SS 230 MPa, 255 MPa, 275 MPa,
551.2.1 Applicable Steels
and 340 MPa Class 1 and 3; HSLAS and HSLAS-F, 340
MPa, 410 MPa, 480 MPa, and 550 MPa), Standard
This Specification requires the use of steels intended for
Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy-
structural applications as defined in general by the
Coated by the Hot -Dip Process
specifications of the American Society for Testi~g Materials
listed in this section. The term SS shall designate sheet
ASTM Al003/Al003M (ST 340 MPa H, 275 MPa H, 255
material and the terms HSLAS and HSLAS-F shall
MPa H, 230 MPa H), Standard Specification for Steel
designate high- strength low-alloy steels.
Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated for Cold-
Formed Framing Members
ASTM A36/A36M, Standard Specification for Carbon
Structural Steel
ASTM AJ008/AI008M (SS 170 MPa, 205 MPa, 230 MPa
Types 1 and 2, and 275 MPa Types 1 and 2; HSLAS
ASTM A242/A242M, Standard Specification for High-
Classes I and 2, 310 MPa, 340 MPa, 380 MPa, 410 MPa,
Strength Low- Alloy Structural Steel
450 MPa, and 480 MPa; HSLAS-F 340 MPa, 410 MPa, 480
MPa, and 550 MPa), Standard Specification for Steel,
ASTM A283/A283M, Standard Specification for Low and
Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-
Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates
Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
ASTM A500, Standard Specification for Cold-Formed
Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in
ASTM AIOl l/AlOl lM (SS 205 MPa, 230 MPa, 250 MPa
Rounds and Shapes
Types 1 and 2, 275 MPa, 310 MPa, 340 MPa, and 380 MPa
· HSLAS Classes 1 and 2, 310 MPa, 340 MPa, 380 MPa,
ASTM A529/A529M, Standard Specification for High - 410 MPa 450 MPa and 480 MPa ;HSLAS-F 340MPa, 410
Strength Carbon- Manganese Steel of Structural Quality MPa, 480 MPa, a;d 550MPa), Standard Specification for
Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural,
ASTM A572/A572M, Standard Specification for High- High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low- Alloy
Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel with Improved Formability
ASTM A588/A588M, Standard Specification for High-
Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with 345 MPa
Minimum Yield Point to l OOmm thick

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ASTM A 1039/ A 1039M (SS 275 MPa, 340 MPa, 380MPa, 551.2.3.2 Steels
41 O MPa, 480 MPa, and 550 MPa), Standard Specification
for Steel, Sheet, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial and Steels conforming to ASTM A653/A653M SS (550 MPa),
Structural, Produced by the Twin-Roll Casting Process. A\008/ A1008M SS (550 Mpa), A792/A792M (550 Mpa),
Thicknesses of 380 MPa and higher that do not meet the A875/ A875M SS (550 Mpa), thicknesses of ASTM Al039
minimum I 0% elongation requirement are limited per Grades (380Mpa), ( 410 MPa) , ( 480 MPa), and (550M Pa )
Section 551.2.3.2. that do not meet the minimum 10 percent elongation
requirement in Section 551.2.3.1, and other steels that do
551.2.2 Other Steels not meet the provisions of Section 551.2.3.1 shall be
permitted for concentrically loaded closed box section
See Section 551.2.2 of Section C-3 compression members as given in Exception 2 below and
for multiple-web configurations such as roofing, siding, and
551.2.3 Ductility floor decking as given in Exception 1 provided that:

Steels not listed in Section 551.2.1 and used for structural 1. The yield stress, F y, used for determining nominal
members and connections in accordance with Section strength nominal resistance in Sections 551 to Section
551.2.2 shall comply with ductility requirements in either is taken as 75 percent of the specified minimum
Section 551.2.3.1 or Section 551.2.3.2: yield stress or 410 MP a, whichever is less, and

551.2.3.1 General 2. The tensile strength, Fu, used for determining nominal
strength nominal resistance in Section 555 is taken as
The ratio of tensile strength to yield stress shall not be less 75 percent of the specified minimum tensile strength or
than 1.08, and the total elongation shall not be less than 427 MPa, whichever is less.
10 percent for a 50 mm gauge length or 7 percent for a 200
mm gauge length standard specimen tested in accordance Alternatively, the suitability of such steels for any multi-
with ASTM A370. If these requirements cannot be met, the web configuration shall be demonstrated by loads tests in
following criteria shall be satisfied: accordance with the provisions of Section 556. Available
strengths based on these tests shall not exceed the available
1. Local elongation in a 12.7 mm gauge length across the strengths calculated in accordance with Section 552 through
fracture shall not be less than 20 percent, and Section 557, Section C-1 to Section C-3, using the specified
minimum yield stress, F sy, and the specified minimum
2. Uniform elongation outside the fracture shall not be
less than 3 percent. When material ductility is
tensile strength, Fu-
determined on the basis of the local and uniform
elongation criteria, the use of such material shall be
Exception 1:
restricted to the design of purlins, girts, and curtain wall For multiple-web configurations, a reduced specified
studs in accordance with Sections 553.3.1 (a), Section minimum yield stress, RbF sy, shall be permitted for
553.3.2, Section 554.6.1, Section 554.6.2, Section determining the nominal flexural strength in Section
554.6.2a, and requirements given in Section C-3.2.1 of
553.3.la, for which the reduction factor, Rb, shall be
the Section C-3. For purlins, girts, and curtain wall
determined in accordance with (a) or (b):
studs subject to combined axial load and bending
moment (Section 553.3.5) DcP / P n shall not exceed a. For stiffened and partially stiffened compression
0.15 for ASD, Pu/ </JcPn shall not exceed 0.15 for flanges
LRFD, Pf/ </J cP n shall not exceed 0.15 for LSD.
(551.2-1)
For W /t :s; 0. 067 E / Fsy

For 0. 067£ / F sy < w/t < 0. 974E/Fsy

Rb= 1- 0. 26[(wFsy/(tE))- 0. 067]°"4

For 0. 974 E/Fsy :s; w/t :s; 500

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Rb= 0. 75
551.2.4 Delivered Minimum Thickness
b. For unstiffened compression.flanges
The uncoated minimum steel thickness of the cold-formed
steel product as delivered to the job site shall not at any
For w/t ~ 0.0173E/Fsy (551.2-2) location be less than 95 percent of the thickness , t, used in
its design; however, lesser thicknesses shall be permitted at
bends, such as corners, due to cold-forming effects.

For 0.0173E/Fsy < w/t ~ 60 551.3 Loads

Loads and load combinations shall be as stipulated by the

~ applicable provisions in Section C-3.3 of Section C-3.
Rb= 1. 079 - 0. 6~(tE)
551.4 AllowableStrength Design
where 551.4.1 Design Basis
w Flat width of compressionflange
t Thickness of section Design under this section of the Specification shall be based
Modulus of elasticity of steel on Allowable Strength Design (ASD) principles. All
E
provisions of this Specification shall apply, except for those
Fsy Specified minimum yield stress determined in
in Sections 551.5 and in Section 553 and Section 556
accordance with Section 551.6 <:::,550 MPa
designated for LRFD.
The above exception shall not apply to the use of steel deck
for composite slabs, for which the steel deck acts as the 551.4.1.1 ASD Requirements
tensile reinforcement of slab.
A design satisfies the requirements of this Specification
when the allowable strength of each structural component
Exception 2:
equals or exceeds the required strength, determined on the
For concentrically loaded compression members with a basis of the nominal loads, for all applicable load
closed box section, a reduced yield stress, combinations.
0. 9F sy. shall be permitted to be used in place of F y in
Eqs. 553.4.2, 553.4.3, and 553.4.4 for determining the axial The design shall be performed in accordance with
strength in Section 553.4. A reduced radius of gyration Eq. 551.4.1-1:
(Rr)(r) shall be used in Eq. 553.4.1 when the value of the
effective length KL is less than 1. 1L0 is given by R s Rn/D. (551.4 -1)
Eq. 551-3, and Rr is given by Eq. 551-4. where

Lo= ttr r:
~~
(551.2-3)
R
Rn

fl.
Required strength
Nominal Strength specified in Section 552
through Section 557 and section C-1
Safety factor specified in Section 552 through
Section 557 and section C-1
0.35(KL) Rn/ fl. = Allowable strength
R; = 0.65 + 1 .1L0
(551.2-4)

551.4.1.2 Load Combinations for ASD

where
Load combination for ASD shall be as stipulated by Section
Length at which local buckling stress equals C-3.3.1.la of Section C-3.
flexural buckling stress
r Radius gyration offull unreduced cross section
Fer Minimum critical buckling stress for section
calculated by Eq. 552.2
Rcr Reductionfactor
KL Effectivelength

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551.5 Load and Resistance Factor Design 553.3.1.1 (b )), 553.3.4, 553.3.5, 554.4, and 554.6.1. The
limits and methods for determining F ya shall be in
551.5.1 Design Basis accordance with (a), (b) and (c).

Design under this section of the Specification shall be based I. For axially loaded compression members and flexural
on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) principles. members whose proportions are such that the quantity p
All provisions of this Specification shall apply except for for strength determination is unity as determined in
those in Sections 551.4 and in Chapters 553 and 556 accordance with Section 552.2 for each of the
designated for ASD and LRFD. component elements of the section, the design yield
stresses, F ya, of the steel shall be determined on the
551.5.1.1 LRFD Requirements basis ofone of the following methods:

A design satisfies the requirements of this Specification

a. Full section tensile tests [see paragraph (a) of Section
when the design strength of each structural component
556.3.1 ],
equals or exceeds the required strength determined on the
basis of the nominal loads, multiplied by the applicable load
b. Stub column tests [see paragraph (b) of Section
factors, for all applicable load combinations.
556.3.1 ],
The design shall be performed in accordance with the
c. Computed in accordance with Eq. 551.7-1.
Eq. 551.5-1:

(551.5-1) Fya = CFye + (1-C) Fyf :5 Fuv (551.7-1)

where where

Required strength F ya = Average yield stress of full unreduced section of

Resistance factor specified in Section 552 through compression members or full flange sections of
557 and Appendix C-1 flexural members
Nominal strength specified in Section 552 through C For compression members, ratio of total corner
557 and Appendix C- l cross-sectional area to total cross-sectional area of
Design strength full section; for flexural members, ratio of total
comer cross-sectional area of controlling flange to
551.5.lb Load Factors and Load Combinations for full cross-sectional area of controlling flange
LRFD Fye= BeFyv/(R/t)m, tensile yield stress of comers
(551.7-2)
Load factors and load combinations for LRFD shall be
stipulated by Section C-3.3.1.1 b of Section C-3. Eq. 551. 7-2 applies only when

551.7 Yield Stress and Strength Increase from Cold

F uv/ Fyv 2:: 1. 2, R/t :5 7, and the included angle :'S 120°
Work of Forming
where
551.7.1 Yield Stress

The yield stress used in design, F y, shall not exceed the Be= 3. 69 (Fuv/Fyv) - 0. 819 (Fuv/Fyv)2 -1. 79
specified minimum yield stress of steels as listed in Section (551.7-3)
551.2.2.1 or 5512.3.2, as established in accordance with F yv = Tensile yield stress of virgin steel specified by
Section 556, or as increased for cold work of forming in Section 551.2 or established in accordance with
Section 551.7.2. Section 556.3.3
R Inside bend radius
551.7.2 Strength Increase from Cold Work t Thickness of section
of Forming. m 0.192(Fuv/Fyv)- 0.068 (551.7-4)
Fuv Tensile strength of virgin steel specified by Section
Strength increase from cold work of forming shall be 551.2 or established in accordance with Section
permitted by substituting F ya for F y, where F ya is the 556.3.3
average yield stress of the full section. Such increase shall
be limited to Sections 553.2, 553.3. l ( excluding Section

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Weighted average tensile yield stress of flat Note:* AISI test procedures previously designated as
portions established in accordance with Section AISI TSn-xx are re-designated to AISI S9n-xx, where
556.3.2 or virgin steel yield stress if tests are not "n" is the test procedure sequence number and "xx" is
made the year the standard was developed or updated.

2. For axially loaded tension members, the yield stress of 2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),
the steel shall be determined by either method (I) or 1828 L Street, NW, Washington, De 20036:
method (3) prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section.
ASME 846. 1-2000, Surface Texture, Surface
3. The effect of any welding on mechanical properties of a Roughness, Waviness, and Lay
member shall be determined on the basis of tests of full
section specimen containing, within the gauge length, 3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM),
such welding as the manufacturer intends to use. Any 100 Barr Harbour Drive, West Conshohocken,
necessary allowance for uch effect shall be made in Pennsylvania 19428-2959:
the structural use of the member.
ASTM A36/ A36m-05, Standard Specification for
551.8 Serviceability Carbon Structural Steel

A structure shall be designed to perform its required ASTM A194/Al94M-06, Standard Specification for
functions during its expected life. Serviceability limit states Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-
shall be chosen based on the intended function of the Pressure and High-Temperature Service, or Both
structure and shall be evaluated using realistic loads and
load combinations. ASTM A242/ A242 M-04el, Standard Specification for
High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
551.9 Referenced Documents
ASTM A307-04, Standard Specification for Carbon
The following documents or portions thereof are referenced Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength
in this Specification and shall be considered part of the
requirements of this Specification. ASTM A325-06, Standard Specification for Structural
Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum
1. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISJ), 1140 Tensile Strength
Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036:
ASTM A325M-Q5, Standard Specification for
AISI 8200-07, North American Standard for Cold- Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 830 MPa
Formed Steel Framing - General Provisions Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric]

AISI S210-07, North American Standard for Cold- ASTM A354-04, Standard Specification For Quenched
Formed - Floor and Roof System Design and Tempered Alloy Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other
Externally Threaded Fasteners
AISI S2 l l-07, North American Standard for Cold-
Formed Steel Framing - Wall Stud Design ASTM A3 70-05, Standard Specifications for Standard
Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
AISI 8212-07, North American for Cold-Formed Steel of Steel Products
Framing - Header Design
ASTM A449-04b, Standard Specification for Hex Cap
AISI 8214-07, North American Standard for Cold- Screws, Bolts, and Studs, Steel, Heat Treated,
Formed Steel Framing- Truss Design 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength, General
Use.
AISI S901-02 *, Rotational Lateral Stiffness Test
Method for Beam-to- Panel Assemblies ASTM A490-06, Standard Specification for Structural
Bolts, Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 150 ksi Minimum
AISI 8902-02, Stub-Column Test Method for Effective Tensile Strength
Area of Cold-Formed Steel Columns
ASTM A490M-04a, Standard Specification for High
AISI S906-04, Standard Procedures for Panel and Strength Steel Bolts, Classes 10.9 and 10.9.3, for
Anchor Structural Tests Structural Steel Joints [Metric]

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ASTM A500-03a, Standard Specification for Cold ASTM Al039/ Al039M-04, Standard Specification for
Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Steel, Sheet, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial and
Tubing in Rounds and Shapes Structural, Produced by the Twin-Roll-Casting Process

ASTM A529/A529M-05, Standard Specification for ASTM El592-0l, Standard Test Method for Structural
High Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding System
Quality by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM A563-04, Standard Specification for Carbon ASTM F436-04, Standard Specification for Hardened
and Alloy Steel Nuts Steel Washers

ASTM A563M-04, Standard Specification for Carbon ASTM F436M-04, Standard Specification for
and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric] Hardened Steel Washer [Metric]

ASTM A572/A572M-06, Standard Specification for ASTM F844-04, Standard Specification for Washers,
High -Strength Low Alloy Columbium-Vanadium Steel, Plain (Flat), Unhardened for General Use
Structural Steel
ASTM F959-05a, Standard Specification for
ASTM A588 I A588M-05, Standard Specification for Compressible Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators
High- Strength Low Alloy Structural Steel with 50 ksi for Use with Structural Fasteners
[345 MPa] Minimun Yield Point to 4-in. [lOOmm]
Thick ASTM F959M-04, Standard Specification for
Compressible Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators
ASTM A606-04, Standard Specification for Steel, for Use with Structural Fasteners [Metric]
Sheet and Strip, High-Strength , Low alloy, Hot- Roiled
and Cold- Rolled, with Improved Atmospheric 4. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:CEGS-07416, Guide
Corrosion Resistance Specification for Military Construction, Structural
Standing Seam Metal Roof (SSSMR) System, 1995
ASTM A653/ A653M-06, Standard Specification for
Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron 5. Factory Mutual, Corporate Offices, 1301 Atwood
Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process Avenue, P.O. Box 7500,Johnston, RI 02919: FM 4471,
Approval Standard for Class 1 Metal Roofs, 1995
ASTM A847 I A847M-05, Standard Specification for
Cold Formed Welded and Seamless High Strength,
Low alloy Structural Tubing with Improved
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance

ASTM A875 I A875M-05, Standard Specification for

Steel Sheet, Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy- Coated by the
Hot-Dip Process

ASTM Al003/ A1003M-05, Standard Specification for

Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic-and Non Metallic-
Coated for Cold Formed Framing Members

ASTM Al008/ Al008M-05b, Standard Specification

for Steel, Sheet, Cold- Rolled, Carbon, Structural,
High- Strength Low Alloy, High- Strength Low Alloy
with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and
Bake Hardenable

ASTM A101 l/A1011M-05a, Standard Specification for

Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural,
High-Strength Low Alloy and High Strength Low alloy
with Improved Formability

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2. Flange Curling. Where the flange of a flexural member

SECTION552 is usually wide and it is desired to limit the maximum
ELEMENTS amount of curling or movement of the flange toward
the neutral axis, Eq. 552.1-1 shall be permitted to be
552.1 Dimensional Limits and Considerations applied to compression and tension flange, either
stiffened or unstiffened as follows:
552.1.1- Flange-Flat-Width-to-Thickness
Considerations

I. Maximum Flat-Width-to-Thickness ratios, Maximum

o. 061tdE)
r; 4 Jrnoc1
d
allowable overall flat-width-to-thickness ratios wit,
disregarding intermediate stiffeners and taking t as the (522.1-1)
actual thickness of the element, shall be determined in where
accordance with this section as follows:
width of flange projecting beyond web; or
a. Stiffened compression element having one half of distance between webs for box-or U-
longitudinal edge connected to a web or flange type beams
element, the other stiffened by: t flange thickness
d depth of beam
Simple lip, w Jt, ~ 60 f av average stress in full unreduced flange
width. Where members are design by the
Any other kind of stiffener effective design width procedure, the
average stress equals the maximum stress
(i) when t,« la, w/t s 60 multiplied by the ratio of the effective
design width to the actual width)
(ii) when ls 2:: la, w/t ~ 60 cf = amount of curling displacement

where 3. Shear Lag Effects - Short Spans Supporting

Concentrated Loads. Where the beam has a span of
Actual moment of inertia of full stiffener less than 30 Wt (wt as defined below) and it carries
about its own centroidal axis parallel to one concentrated load, or several loads spaced farther
element to be stiffened apart than 2wt, the effective design width of any
adequate moment of inertia of stiffener, flange, whether in tension or compression, shall be
so that each component element will limited by the values in Table 552-1.
behave as a stiffened element
b. Stiffened compression element with both Table 552-1 Short Span, Wide Flanges - Maximum
longitudinal edges connected to other stiffened Allowable Ratio of Effective Design Width (b)
elements, W /t ~ 500 to Actual Width (w)

c. Unstiffened compression element, w Jt ~ 60

L/w Ratio b/w L/w Ratiob/w
30 1.00 14 0.82
It shall be noted that unstiffened compression elements that
25 0.96 12 0.78
have w /t ratios exceeding approximately 30 and stiffened
20 0.91 10 0.73
compression elements that have w /t ratios exceeding
18 0.89 8 0.67
approximately 250 are likely to develop noticeable
16 0.86 6 0.55
deformation at the full available strength,without affecting
the ability of the member to develop the required strength.

Stiffened elements having w Jt ratios greater than 500

provide adequate available strength to sustain the required
loads; however, substantial deformations of such elements
usually will invalidate the design equations of this
Specification.

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where where

L full Span for simple beams; or the distance between w = flat width as shown in Figure 522-1
inflection points for continuous beams; p Local reduction factor
width of flange projection beyond web for I-beam
(1 - o. 22 I l) I ;t (552.2-3)
and similar sections; or half the distance between
slenderness factor
webs for box-or U-type sections

For flanges of I-beams and similar sections stiffened by lips (552.2-4)

at the outer edges, wI shall be taken as the sum of flange
projection beyond the web plus the depth of the lip.

552.1.2 Maximum Web nDepth-To-Thickness

Ratios
w
The ratio, h/t, of the webs of flexural members shall not ·1
exceed the following limits:

ActualElement
1. For unreinforced webs: (h/t)max = 200

2. For webs which are provided with bearing stiffeners --------TllT1TTI..-,

satisfying the requirements of Section 553.3.7a:
• ________ ll.lll.lU
a. Where using bearing stiffeners only,
260
(h/t)max =
-------- w
--------~
b/2 b/2
b. Where using bearing stiffeners and intermediate
stiffeners, (h/t)max = 300
Effective Element, b, and Stnm, f,
on Effective Elements
where

depth of flat portion of web measured Figure 552-1 Stiffened Elements

h
along plane of web where
t web thickness. Where a web consists
of two or more sheets, the h/t ratio f = stress in compression element computed as follows:
is computed for the individual sheets
For flexural members:
552.2 Effective Widths of Stiffened Elements
a. If Procedure I of Section 553.1.1 is used:
552.2.1 Uniformly CompressedStiffened Elements
• When initial yielding is in compression in
I. Strength Determination
the element considered, f = F y

The effective width, b, shall be calculated from either

• When the initial yielding is in tension, the
Eq. 552.2-1 or Eq. 552.2-2 as follows:
compressive stress f in the element
considered is determined on the basis of
b =w when A :5 0.673 (552.2-1)
effective section at My (moment causing
initial yield)
b = pw when A> 0.673 (552.2-2)

b. If Procedure II of Section 553.1.1 is used, f is

the stress in the elements considered at Mn
determined on the basis of the effective
section.

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c. f is the stress F c
If Section 553. l.2.l is used, p = (1. 358 - 0.461 / 1) /1 when
as described in that Section in determining
effective section modulus Sc 0.673 <A< Ac
(552.2-8)
For compression members, f is taken equal to
F n as determined in accordance with Section p = (0.41 + 0. 59 jFy/{ d - 0.22/A)/ A
533.4

Fer= k 12(1-
rrZE
µZ)
(t
W
)z (552.2-5)
when Ac Ac (552.2-9)

p $ 1 for all cases

where where

plate buckling coefficient

1 A value as defined by Eq. 552.2-4, except
k
that f d is substituted for f
4 for stiffened elements supported by a
web on each longitudinal edge values A 0. 256 + 0. 328 (w / t).J(Fy/E)
for different types of elements are given
in the applicable sections
(552.2-10)
E Modulus of Elasticity of steel
t thickness of uniformly compressed 552.2.2 Uniformly Compressed Stiffened with
stiffened elements Circular or Non- Circular Holes
µ Poisson's ratio of steel
1. Strength Determination
2. Serviceability Determination
For circular holes:
The effective width bd used in determining
serviceability shall be calculated from either as follows: The effective width, b, shall be calculated by either
Eq. 552.2-11 or Eq. 552.2-12 as follows:
bd = w when.A$ 0.673 (552.2-6)

bd=pw when1$0.673 (552.2-7) For 0.50

dh
c-c
w
0, and tw s 70,
where distance between centers of holes c 0. SOw and

w = flat width
c sa,
p = Reduction factor determined by either of the when A $ O. 673 (552.2-11)
following two procedures:

a. Procedure I:
1 _ 0. 22 _ 0. 8dh + 0. 085d,,_)
b =w ( A w WA
A conservative estimate of the effective width is A
obtained from Eqs. 552.2-3 and 552.2-4 by
when 1 s 0. 673 (552.2-12)
substituting f d for f, where f d is the computed
compressive stress in the element being
considered. In all cases, b$ W- dh
where
b. Procedure II:
flat width
For stiffened element supported by a web 011 each thickness of element
longitudinal edge an improved estimate of the diameter of holes
effective width is obtained by calculating p as a value as defined in Section 552.2.1
follow :

p = 1 when A $ 0.673

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For non-circular holes: b. Clear distance from the hole at ends, send
2:: 254mm,
A uniformly compressed stiffened element with
non-circular holes shall be assumed to consist of two c. Depth of hole, dh ~ 63. 5 mm,
unstiffened strips of flat width, c, adjacent to the holes d. Length of hole, Lh ~ 114 mm, and
(see Figure 552-2). The effective width, b, of each
unstiffened strip adjacent to the hole shall be e. Ratio of the depth of hole, dh, to the out-to-out
determined in accordance with 552.2.1 (a), except that width, w 0, dhfw O ~ 0. 5.
plate buckling coefficient, k, shall be taken as 0.43 and Alternatively, the effective width, b, shall be
was c. These provisions shall be applicable within the permitted to be determined by stub-column tests in
following limits: accordance with the test procedure, AISI S902.
a. Center to center hole spacing, s 2:: 610 mm

dn---

s
.1
Figure 552-2 Uniformly Compressed Stiffened Elements with Non-Circular Holes

2. Serviceability Determination 1P = 1'2/fil (absolute value)

The effective width, bd, used in determining serviceability
1. Strength Determination
shall be equal to b calculated in accordance with Procedure
I of Section 552.2. l(b), except that f d is substituted for f, a. For webs jmder stress gradient (f 1 in compression
where f d is the computed compressive stress in the element and fz) in tension as shown in Figure 552-3 (a),
being considered. the effective widths and plate buckling coefficient
shall be calculated as follows:
552.2.3 Webs and Other Stiffened Elements Under
Stress Gradient
k = 4 + 2(1 + 1J,)3 + 2(1 + 1/J) (552.2-13)

The following notation shall apply in this section:

For
= effective width, dimension defined 111 Figure
. 552-3 (552.2-14)
Effective width, dimension defined 111 Figure
552-3 when 1/J > 0. 236 (552.2-15)
Effective width, b, determined in accordance
with section 552.2.1.l, with ft substituted for f b2 = be - b1 when 1/J > 0. 236 (552.2-16)
and with k determined as given in this section
out-to-out width of the compression flange as In addition, b1 + b2 shall not exceed the
defined in Figure 552-4 compression portion of the web calculated on the
stresses shown in Figure 552-3 calculated on the basis of effective section.
f1J2
basis of effective section. Where f 1 and f 2 are
both compression, f 1 2:: f 2
Out-to-out depth of web as defined in Figure
552-4
k plate buckling coefficient

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b. For other stiffened elements under stress gradient ( f 1

and f 2 in compression as shown in Figure 522-3 (b))
b1 = be/(3 + t/J) (552.2-17)
k = 4 + 2(1 - tJ,)3 + 2(1 - t/J) (552.2-19)
b2 = be/(1 + t/J) - b1 (552.2-18)
b1 = be/(3 - t/J) (552.2-20)

(552.2-21)

ActllllElernent

f 1 (Compression)
f1 (Compression)

\
\

I
I

t2 (Compression)

Effective Elementsand Stress

on EffectiveElements
(a) Webs underStress Gradient (b) Other Stiffened Elements under Stress Gradient

Figure 552-3 Webs and Other Stiffened Elements under Stress Gradient

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Figure 552-4 Out-to-Out Dimensions of Webs and Stiffened Elements under stress Gradient

l. Serviceability Determination where

The effective widths used in determining serviceability shall depth of web hole
be calculated in accordance with Section 552.3(a) except depth of flat portion of web measured along
that f dt and f dZ are substituted for f 1 and f z, where f dt plane of web
and f dZ are the computed stresses f 1 and f 2 based on the thickness of web
effective section at the load for which serviceability is length of web hole
determined. effective widths defined by Figure 522-3
Effective Widths of Unstiffened Elements
522.2.4 C-Section Webs with Holes under Stress Effective Widths ofUnstiffened Elements
Gradient
1. Strength Determination
The provisions of Section 552.2.4 shall apply within the
following limits: a. When dh/ h < 0. 38, the effective widths b1 and
b2 shall be determined in accordance with Section
552.2.3a by assuming no holes exist in the web.

2. H / t ~ 200, b. When dh/h < 0. 38, the effective width shall be

determined in accordance with Section 552.3. la,
3. Holes centered at mid-depth of web, assuming the compression portion of the web
consists of an unstiffened element adjacent to the
4. Clear distance between holes 2': 457mm, hole with f = f 1 as shown in Figure 522-3.

5. Non-circular holes, comer radii 2:: 2t, 2. Serviceability Determination

6. Non-circular holes, dh ~ 64mm and Lh ~ l 14mm, The effective widths shall be determined in accordance
with Section 552.2.3b by assuming no hole exists in the
7. Circular holes, diameter S 152mm,and web.

8. a, s 14mm.

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552.3 Effective Widths of Unstiffened Elements 1. Strength Determination

552.3.1 Uniformly Compressed Unstiffened The effective width, b, shall be determined in

Elements accordance with Section 552.2.1a, except that plate
buckling coefficient, k; shall be taken as 0.43 and w as
defined in Figure 552-5.

w
J· 1 ~--···,.....
JL~
i' b

ldualElement

Figure 552-5 Unstiffened Element with Uniform Compression

2. Serviceability Determination overall depth of unstiffened C-section member

as defined in Figure 552-8
The effective width, bd, used in determining serviceability k plate buckling coefficient defined in this section
shall be calculated in accordance with Procedure I of or, otherwise, as defined in Section 552.2.1a
Section 552.2.1 (b), except that f d is substituted for f and t thickness of element
k = 0.43. w flat width of unstiffened element, where
w/t :5 60 ·
522.3.2 Unstiffened and Edge Stiffeners with Stress If i/ '21 (absolute value) (552.3-1)
Gradient slenderness factor defined in section 552.2.l(a)
with/= ft
The Following notation shall apply in this section: p reduction factor defined in this section or,
otherwise, as defined in Section 552.2.l(a)
b effective width measured from the supported
edge, determined in accordance with Section
552.2.la, with f equal to ft and with k and p
being determined in a accordance with this
section
overall width of unstiffened element of
unstiffened C-section member as defined in
Figure 552-8
/1,/2 stresses shown in Figures 552-6,552-7, and 552-
8 calculated on the basis of the gross section.
Where f1 and f 2 are both compression,
fi 2:: f2

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-+: · ·: ~,1 (Compression) _1----"""""

I

... '1 (Comprllllon)

b
f2 (Tension) ---·-·
I I

-+ !.J ~ '2 (Tenion)

(8) lmsupportldEdie In~ (b) &c,porlldEdge kl Compr111ion

Figure 552-6 Unstiffened Element under Stress Gradient Both Longitudinal Edges in Compression

: .. : t1 (Compreeeion) ----ho ,..

--~AA.IL.b
!~I t1 (Comprmon)

----ho ...

(a) Unsuppor11dEdit In Co""'8Slon

. -Nelllial Alda-·-

(b) SupportedEdge In Compression

J '2 (Tlllllafl)

Figure 552- 7 Unstiffened Elements under Stress Gradient One Longitudinal Edge in Compression and the Other Longitudinal
Edge in Tension

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on)

In)
I
I
•
I
I
I
-~ t1(Compresslon) I
I
I

......
I

-~ ··:- f2(Corn ) •
I
I
I

..••
I •
I
I

•,,,,••
..
••
•••• ••
•• NeutralAldi
Neun!Aldl
----·-·-·-'·- - ---------~--'
(1) lnwerd f9dn&Up (b) OUtward Factn& Up

Figure 552-8 Unstiffened Elements of C Section under Stress Gradient for Alternative Methods

I. Strength Determination

The effective width, b, of an unstiffened element under c. If the unsupported edge is in compression
stress gradient shall be determined in accordance with Figure 552-7(a)):
Section 552.2.la with f equal to f1 and the plate
buckling coefficient, k, determined in accordance with p = 1 when ,l ~ 0. 673(1 + 1/J)
this section, unless otherwise noted. For the cases
where f 1 is in compression and f2 is in tension, p in p = (1 + 1/J) (1 + tp)
,l
Section 552.2. la shall be determined in accordance
with this section.
when 1 >.0. 673(1 + 1/J) ( 552.3-4)
a. When both f 1 and f2 are in compression
(Figure 552-6), the plate buckling coefficient shall k = 0. 57 + 0. 211/J + 0. 071/J2 (552.3-5)
be calculated in accordance with either Eq. 552.3-2
or Eq. 552.3-3 as follows: d. If the supported edge is in compression
Figure 552-S(b ):
If the stress decreases toward the unsupported edge
(Figure 552-6): For 1/J <1
0.578 p = 1 when ,l ~ 0.673
k=--- - (552.3-2)
lp + 0.34
1 0. 22)
(
If the stress increases toward the unsupported edge
p=(1+tJ,) ---y- +1/J
,l
(Figure Be.2-1 (b)):
when ,l s 0. 673 (522.3-6)
k = 0. 57 - 0. 21tp + 0. 07tJ,2 (552.3-3)
k = 1. 70 + 51/J + 17.11/J2 (522.3-7)

b. When f 1 is in compression and f 2 intension For tJ, < 1, p = 1

(Figure 552-7), the reduction factor and plate
buckling coefficient shall be calculated as follows:

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The effective width, b, of the unstiffened elements of an 552.4 Effective Width of Uniformly Compressed
unstiffened C- section member shall be permitted to be Elements with a Simple Lip Edge Stiffener
determined using the following alternative methods as
applicable: The effective widths of uniformly compressed elements
with a simple edge stiffener shall be calculated in
a. Alternative l for Unstiffened C-section:
accordance with (a) for strength determination and (b) for
serviceability determination.
When the unsupported edge is in compression and the
supported edge is in tension (Figure 552-8 (a)):
I. Strength Determination

b=w when l::; 0. 856 (552.3-8) For w /t::; 0. 328S:

b = pw when l::; 0. 856 (552.3-9) 0 (no edge stiffener needed)

where b w (552.4-1)

0.925 b2 = w /2 (see Figure 552-9) (552.4-2)

p = vi (552.3-10)
d's (552.4-3)
k = 0.145(b /h + 1. 256
0 0) (552.3-11)
For w /t::; 0. 328S

b1 (b/2)(RI) (see Figure 552-9) (552.4-4)

b. Alternative 2 for Unstiffened C-sections:
bz (b - b1) (see Figure 552-9) (552.4-5)
When the supported edge is in compression and the
unsupported edge in tension (Figure 552-8(b )), the dz d~(RI) (552.4-6)
effective width is determined in accordance with
Section 552.2.3. where

In calculating the effective section modulus Se m S 1.28.jE/f (552.4-7)

section 553.3.1.l or Sc in Section 553.3.1.l, w = flat dimension defined 111
Figure 552-9
The extreme compression fiber in Figures 552-6 (b), t thickness of section
and B3.2-3(a) shall be taken as the edge of the effective
section closer to the unsupported edge. In calculating adequate moment of inertia of
the effective section modulus Se in Section 553.3.1, the stiffener, so that each component
extreme tension fiber in Figures 552- 7(b) and 552-8(b) element will behave a stiffened
shall be taken as the edge of the effective section closer

r
element
to the unsupported edge.

2. Serviceability Determination
= 399t4 [Cw :w) - o. 328 s t4 [ 115 Cwt)]+ 5
(552.4-8)
The effective width bd used in determining
b = effective design width
serviceability shall be calculated in accordance with bi, bz = Portions of effective design width as
defined in Figure 552-9
Section 552.3.2(a), except that f dZ are substituted for
d5 = Reduced effective width of stiffener
f 1 and f z, respectively, where f dt and f dZ are the as defined in Figure 552-9, and used
computed stresses f 1 and f z as shown in Figures 552- in computing overall effective section
6, 552-7, and 552-8, respectively, based on the gross properties
section at the load for which serviceability is d'5 = Effective width of stiffener calculated
determined. in accordance with Section 552.3.2
(Figure 552-9)
(RI) = i.n;« 1 (552.4-9)

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where
Is = Moment of inertia of full section
of stiffener about parallel to
element to be stiffened. For edge
stiffeners, the round corner
between stiffener and element to
be stiffened is not considered as a
part of the stiffener
(d~sin28)/12 (552.4-10)
See Figure 552-9 for Definitions of other Dimensional
Variables.

0, d • Aaual stJffenerdimensions

--··-··- StrNlfforCompreulonFlan,e

CentroldalAxis
Figure 552-9 Elements with Simple Lip Edge Stiffener

The effective width, b, in Eq.552.4-4and Eq.552.4-5 shall where

be calculated in accordance with Section 552.2. l with the
plate buckling coefficient, k, as zgiven in Table 552-2
below: (552.4-11)

Table 552-2 Determination of Plate Buckling Coefficient k

2. Serviceability Determination
im le Li Edge Stiffener ( 140° ?.: e?.: 40°)
w s 0.25 0.25 < D w s 0.8 The effective width bd, used in determining serviceability
shall be calculated as in Section 552.4 except that f d is
substituted for f, where f d is computed compressive stress
in the effective section at the load for which serviceability is
determined.

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522.5 Effective Widths of Stiffened Elements with

Single or Multiple Intermediate Stiffeners or bo
Edge Stiffened Elements with Intermediate
Stiffener(s)

522.5.1 Effective Widths of Uniformly Compressed

Stiffened Elements with Single or Multiple
Intermediate Stiffeners

The following notation shall apply as used in this section Figure 552-10 Plate Widths and Stiffener Locations

Gross area of element including stiffeners

Gross area of stiffener
Effective width of element, located at centroid of
element including stiffeners; Figure 552-11
Total flat width of stiffened element; see
Figure 552-10 0.5be
Largest sub-element flat width; see Figure 552-10
Horizontal distance from edge of element to Figure 552-11 Effective Width Locations
centerline(s) ofstiffener(s); see Figure 552-10
Plate elastic buckling stress The effective width shall be calculated in accordance with
Uniform compressive stress acting on flat Eq. 552.5-1 as follows:
element
h Width of elements adjoining stiffened element (552.5-1)
(e.g., depth of web in hat section with multiple
intermediate stiffeners in compression flange is
where
equal to h; if adjoining elements have different
widths, use smallest one)
Moment of inertia of stiffener about centerline of
p=1 when A s 0. 673
flat portion of element. The radii that connect the
stiffener to the flat can be included p = (1.0.22/l)/l when A > 0. 673 (552.5-2)
Plate buckling coefficient of element
Plate buckling coefficient for distortional where
buckling
Plate buckling coefficient for local sub-element
buckling (552.5-3)
Unsupported length between brace points or
Other restraints which restrict distortional
where
Buckling of element
R Modification factor for distortional plate
Buckling coefficient
Number of stiffeners in element
rr E
Fer= k ( 12(1- µ2)
2 )(t)2
ho (552.5-4)
n
t Element thickness
i Index for stiffener "i"
A slenderness factor The plate buckling coefficient, k, shall be determined from
p Reduction factor the minimum of Rkd and ktoc, as determined in accordance
with Section 552.5.1.1 or 552.5.1.2, as applicable.

K the minimum of Rkd and k1oc (552.5-5)

R 2 when b0/h < 1
R
11- bo) ~ 1 when b /h
S h 0 ~ 1 (552.5-6)
( 2

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522.5.1.l Specific Cases: Single or Identical 1. Strength Determination

Stiffeners, Equally Spaced

For uniformly compressed elements with single, or multiple kloc b0)2

= 4 ( hp (552.5-12)
identical and equally spaced stiffeners, the plate buckling
coefficients and effective widths shall be calculated as
follows:

1. Strength Determination
( (1 + P2)2 + 2 Lf=1 Yiwi)
kd = --,----------- (552.5-13)
(P2( 1+2ri18iwJ)
kloc = 4(n + 1)2 (552.5-7)
where

k
d
= ((1 + p2)2 + y(1 +
P2(1 + 6(n + 1))
n)) (552.5-8)
(552.5-14)

where where
1/4
p = (1 + y(n + 1)) (552.5-9)
(552.5-15)
where

y
= (10. 92 lsp)
b 0 t3 .
(552.5-10) w1 = sin2 ( 1l ;i)
0
(552.5-16)

t;. _ (As\ (552.5-17)

(;=(:Ost) (552.5-11) l - b t
0

IfLbr < Pb0,Lbrfb0 shall be permitted to be substituted If Lbr < Pb0,Lbrfb0 shall be permitted to be
for ~ to account for increased capacity due to bracing. substituted for p to account for increased capacity due
2. Serviceability Determination to bracing.

2. Serviceability Determination
The effective width, bd, used in determining
serviceability shall be calculated as in Section
The effective width bd used in determining
552.5.1.1, except that f d is substituted for{, where f d
is the computed compressive stress in the element serviceability shall be calculated as in Section
being considered based on the effective section at the 552.5.1.2.1, except that f dis substituted for f, where
load for which serviceability is determined. f d is the computed compressive stress in the element
being considered based on the effective section at the
552.5.l.2 General Cases: Arbitrary Stiffener Size, load for which serviceability is determined.
Location, and Number
552.5.2 Edge Stiffened Elements with Intermediate
For uniformly compressed stiffened elements with Stiffener(s)
stiffeners of arbitrary size, location and number, the plate
buckling coefficients and effective widths shall be 1. Strength Determination
calculated as follows: For edge stiffened elements with intermediate
stiffener(s), the effective width, b0 shall be determined
as follows:

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a. If b0lt ~ 0. 328S, the element is fully effective SECTIONSS3

and no local buckling required.
MEMBERS
b. If b0lt > 0. 328S, then the plate buckling
coefficient, k, is determined in accordance with 553.1 Properties of Sections
Section 552.4, but with b0 replacing W in all
expressions: Properties of sections ( cross-sectional area, moment of
inertia, section modulus, radius of gyration, etc.) shall be
If k calculated from Section 552.4 is less than determined in accordance with conventional methods of
4. O(k < 4), the intermediate stiffener(s) is structural design. Properties shall be based on the full cross-
ignore and the provisions of Section 522.4 are section of the members ( or net sections where the use of net
followed for calculation of the effective width. section is applicable) except where the use of a reduced
cross-section, or effective design width, is required.
If k calculates from Section 552.4 is equal to
553.2 Tension Members
4. 0 (k = 4), the effective width of the edge
stiffened element is calculated from the provisions See Section 553.3.5 of Section 553.3.
of Section 552.5.1, with the following exception:
R calculated in accordance with Section 552.5.1 is 553.3 Flexural Members
less than or equal to 1.
553.3.1 Bending
where
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the smallest of
b0 = total flat width of edge stiffened element the values calculated in accordance with sections 553.3.1.1,
see Sections 552.4 and 522.5.1 for 553.3.1.2, 553.3.1.3, 553.3.1.4, 554.6.1.1, 554.6.1.2, and
definitions of other variables 554.6.2.1, where applicable.

2. Serviceability Determination See Section 553.3.6, as applicable for laterally unrestrained

flexural members subjected to both bending and torsional
The effective width, bd, used in determining loading, such as loads that do not pass through the shear
serviceability shall be calculated as in Section 552.5(b), center of the cross-section, a condition which is not
except that f d is substituted for f, where f d is the considered in the provision of this section.
computed compressive stress in the element being
considered based on the effective section at the load for 553.3.1.1 Nominal Section Strength
which serviceability is determined.
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be calculated
either on the basis of initiation of yielding of the effective
section (Procedure I) or on the basis of the inelastic reserve
capacity (Procedure II), as applicable. The applicable safety
factors and the resistance factors given in this section shall
be used to determine the allowable strength or design
strength in accordance with the applicable design method in
Section 551.4, or 551.5.

For sections with stiffened or partially compression

Flange:

fib = 1. 67 (ASD) <Pb = 0. 95 (LRFD)

For sections with unstiffened compression flanges:

fib = 1. 67 (ASD) cfJb = 0. 90 (LRFD)

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1. Procedure I -Based on Initiation of Yielding (i) Stiffened compression elements without

intermediate stiffeners
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, for the effective yield
moment shall be calculated in accordance with Eq. 553.3-1 For compression elements without intermediate
as follows: stiffeners, Cy, shall be calculated as follows:
(553.3-1) Cy = 3 when W/ t s A1
where

se = Elastic section modulus of effective section

Cy =3- 2
(;)-..ti)
..ilz _ when 11 w / t < 12
calculated relative to extreme compression or ( 11
tension fiber at F y
= Design yield stress determined in accordance with (553.3-2)
Section 551.7.1
where
2. Procedure II - Based on Inelastic Reserve Capacity 1.11
A.1 =--
(553.3-3)
The inelastic flexural reserve capacity shall be permitted to
be used when the following conditions are met:
where
ft
a. The member is not subject to twisting or to lateral,
torsional, or flexural-torsional buckling. 1.28
12 =--
(553.3-4)
b. The effect of cold work of forming is not included in
determining the yield stress F y·
ft
(ii) Unstiffened compression elements
c. The ratio of the depth of the compressed portion of the For unstiffened compression elements, Cy, shall
web to its thickness does not exceed .l1. be calculated as follows:

d. The shear force does not exceed 0. 3 SF y for ASD, and (ii-1) Unstiffened compression elements under
0. 6Fy for LRFD times the web area (ht for stiffened stress gradient causing compression at one
longitudinal edge and tension at the other
elements or Wt for unstiffened elements). longitudinal edge:
e. The angle between any web and the vertical does not
exceed 30.
Cy = 3. 0 when ..il s ..il3
Cy= 3 - Z[(..il- ..t3)/(l4 - ..t3)] (553.3-5)
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall not exceed either
1. 25 SeFy, as determined in accordance with Procedure I when A3 < l < A.4
of Section 553.3.3(a) or that causing a maximum
compression strain of Cyey (no limit is placed on the Cy--1
maximum tensile strain).
where
where
A.3 = 0.43
flat depth of web A.4 = 0. 673(1 + 1/J) (553.3-6)
base steel thickness of element 1/J a value defined in Section
yield strain 552.3.2
Fy/E
elements flat width (ii-2) Unstiffened compression elements under
stress gradient causing compression at
modulus of elasticity
both longitudinal edges:
compression strain factor calculated as follows:
Cy= 1

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(ii-3) Unstiffened compression elements under For laterally unbraced segments of singly-, doubly-, and
uniform compression: point-symmetric sections subject to lateral-torsional
buckling, the nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be
calculated in accordance with Eq. 553.3-7)

(iii) Multiple-stiffened compression elements and

(553.3-7)
compression elements with edge stiffeners For
multiple-stiffened compression elements and where
compression elements with edge stiffeners, Cy,
Elastic section modulus of effective section
shall be taken as follows: calculated relative to extreme compression
fiber at F c
Cy--1
1. F c shall be determined as follows:
When applicable, effective design widths shall
be used in calculating section properties. Mn
shall be calculated considering equilibrium of
stresses, assuming an ideally elastic-plastic
The member segment is not subject to lateral-torsional
stress-strain curve, which is the same in tension
as in compression, assuming small deformation, buckling at bending moments less than or equal to My·
and assuming that plane sections remain plane The available flexural strength shall be determined in
during bending. Combined bending and web accordance with Section 553.3.1 a.
crippling shall be checked by the provisions of
Section 533.3.3.5. 2. For 2. 78Fy »v;» 0. 56Fy

553.3.1.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling Strength F

c
= 10
9
F
Y
(1 - 10Fy)
36Fe
(553.3-8)
The provisions of this section shall apply to members with
either an open cross-section as specified in Section 3. For r,« 0. 56Fy
553.3.l(b.l) or closed box sections as specified in Section
553.3.1 (b.2). (553.3-9)
where
Unless otherwise indicated, the following safety factor and
resistance factors and the nominal strengths calculated in
design yield stress as determined in accordance
accordance with Sections 553.3.l(b.1) and 553.3.l(b.2)
with Section 551.7.1
shall be used to determine the allowable flexural strength or
elastic critical lateral-torsional buckling stress
design flexural strength in accordance with the applicable
calculated in accordance with (a) or (b)
design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5.
a. For singly-, doubly-, and point-symmetric
n, = 1. 67 (ASD) </>b = 0. 90 (LRFD) sections:

553.3.3.1.2.1 Lateral- Torsional Buckling Strength of (i) For bending about the symmetry axis:
Open Cross-Section Members

The provisions of this section shall apply to I-, Z-, C-, and
other singly-symmetric section flexural members (not (553.3-10)
including multiple-web deck, U- and closed box-type
members, and curved or arch members) subject to lateral-
torsional buckling. The provisions of this section shall not for singly-and doubly-symmetric sections
apply to laterally unbraced compression flanges of
otherwise laterally stable sections. See Section 554.6. la for
C- and Z-purlins in which the tension flange is attached to
sheathing.
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where
where

12.SMmax G Shear modulus

Cb = --------------- Saint-Venant torsion constant of cross-
2. SMmax + 3MA + 4 +MB+ 3Mc I
section
(553.3-12) Torsional warping constant of cross-
where section
Effective length factors for twisting
Absolute value of maximum moment in Unbraced length of member for twisting
Mmax
unbraced segment
Absolute value of moment at quarter For singly-symmetric sections, x-axis of
point of symmetry oriented such that the shear center
unbraced segment has a negative x-coordinate.
Absolute value of moment at centerline
of For point-symmetric sections, such as Z-
unbraced segment sections, x-axis shall be the centroidal axis
Mc Absolute value of moment at three- perpendicular to the web.
quarter point of unbraced segment
shall be permitted to be conservatively Alternatively, Fe shall be permitted to be
taken as unity for all cases. For calculated using the equation given in (b) for
cantilevers or overhangs where the free doubly-symmetric I-sections, singly-
end is unbraced, Cb shall be taken as symmetric C-sections, or point-symmetric
unity. Z-sections.
Polar radius of gyration of cross-section
about shear center (ii) For singly-symmetric sections bending about
the centroidal axis perpendicular to the axis
-.)
Ir X 2 + ry2 + x O
2 (553.3-13)
of symmetry:
where

Radii of gyration of cross-section about

centroid principal axes
Distance from shear center to centroid
along principal x-axis, taken as negative (553.3-16)
A Full unreduced cross-sectional area
where
s, Elastic section modulus of full
unreduced section relatively to extreme + I for moment causing compression on
compression fiber shear center of side of centroid
rr2E - I for moment causing tension on shear
center side of centroid
ey - (K::yf
(T -----
(553.3-14)

(1
e:c
=---~
K L z (553.3-17)
where
modulus of elasticity of steel
( ;/)
effective length factors for bending about where
y-axis
unbraced length of member for bending
Effective length factors for bending about
about y-axis
x-axis
Unbraced length of member for bending
about x-axis
0. 6 - 0.4(Mi/M2) (553.3-18)

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where 533.3.1.2.2 Lateral-Torsional Buckling Strength of

Closed Box Members
Mi, M 2 = the smaller and the larger bending
moment, respectively, at the ends of For closed box members, the nominal flexural strength,
the unbraced length in the plane of Mn, shall be determined in accordance with this section.
bending; M 1 and M 2, the ratio of end
moments, is positive when M 1 and If the laterally unbraced length of the member is less than or
M 2 have the same sign (reverse equal to Lu, the nominal flexural strength shall be
curvature bending) and negative when determined in accordance with Section 553.3.1.1. Lu shall
they are of opposite sign (single be calculated as follows:
curvature bending). When the bending
moment at any point within an
unbraced length is larger than that at (553.3-22)
the both ends of this length, C TF shall
be taken as unity.
See Section 553.3.1.2.1 for definition of variables.

j = 2~ [!
y A
x3dA + J xy dA]-
A
2 x0
If the laterally unbraced length of a member is larger than
Lu , as calculated in Eq. 553.1-22, the nominal flexural
strength shall be determined in accordance with Section
553.3.1.2.1, where the critical lateral-torsional buckling
(553.3-19)
stress, Fe, is calculated as follows:
b. For I- sections. Singly-symmetric C-sections, or
Z- sections bent about the centroidal axis
perpendicular to the web (axis), the following (553.3-23)
equations shall be permitted to be used in lieu of
(a) to calculate Fe:
where

torsional constant of box section

(553.3-20)
moment of inertia of full unreduced section about
centroidal axis parallel to web

For doubly-symmetric I-sections and singly- See Section 553.3.1 b.1 for definition of other variables.
symmetric C-sections
553.3.1.3 Flexural Strength of Closed Cylindrical
Tubular Members
(553.3-21)
For closed cylindrical tubular members having a ratio of
outside diameter to wall thickness, D /t, not greater than
0.441 E / F y, the nominal flexural strength [ moment
For point symmetric Z- sections
resistance], Mn, shall be calculated in accordance with
Eq. 553.3-24.the safety factor and resistance factors given
where in this section shall be used to determine the allowable
flexural strength or design flexural strength [factored
d Depth of section moment resistance] in accordance with the applicable
lye Moment of inertia of compression design method in Section 551.4, or Section 551.5.
portion of section about centroidal axis
of entire section parallel to web, using (553.3-24)
full unreduced section see (a) for
definition of other variables
cf,b = 0. 95 (LRFD) n, = 1. 67 (ASD)

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ForD/t $ 0.0714£/Fy where

Fe=1.25Fy (553.3-25) (553.3-30)

For 0. 0714 E/Fy < D/t $ 0. 318 E/Fy (553.3-31)

Fe [o. 970 + o. 020 (e:::)] Fy

where

Elastic section modulus of full unreduced section

(553.3-26) relative to extrem compression fiber
Elastic distorsional buckling stress calculated in
For0.318 E/Fy < D/t s 0.441 E/Fy accordance with either Section 553.3.ld (a), (b), or
(c)

Fe= 0. 328 E/(D/t) (553.3-27) 1. Simplified Provisions for Unrestrained C- and Z-

Sections with Simple Lip Stiffeners
where
For - and Z- sections that have no rotational restraint
D outside diameter of cylindrical tube f the compression flange and are within the
thickness dimensional limits provided in this section, Eq. 553.3-
t
32 shall be pcrmitt d Lo be used to calculate a
critical flexural buckling stress
conservative predicti n of the distorsional buckling
elastic section modulus of full unreduced cross
stress, Fd. ee section 553.3.ld(b) or 553.3.ld(c) for
section relative to extreme compression fiber
alternative provisions and for members outside the
See Section 553.3. lb. l for definitions of other variables. dimensional limits of this section.

553.3.1.4 Distortional Buckling Strength The following dimensional limits shall apply:

The provisions of this section shall apply to I-, Z-, C-, and a. 50 s h0/t s 200,
other open cross- section members that employ compression
flanges with edge stiffeners, with the exception of members
b. 25 s b0/t s 100,
that meet the criteria of Section 554.6.l.l, 554.6. l.2 when c. 6.25 < D/t s 50,
the R factor of Eq. 554.6.1.2-1 is employed, or 554.6.2.1.
The nominal flexural strength shall be calculated in d. 45° $ 8 < 90°,
accordance with Eq. 553.1-28 or Eq. 553.3-29. The safely
factor and resistance factors given i11 this section shall be e. 2 $ h0/b0 $ 8,and
used to determine the allowable flexural strength or design f. 0.04$Dsin8/b0$0.5
flexural strength in accordance with the applicable design
method in Section 551.4, or 551.5. where

<Pb = 0. 90 (LRFD) Ob = 1. 67 (ASD) h0 = Out-to-out web depth as defined in Figure

552-4
For .A.d s 0. 673 t = Base steel thickness
b0 = Out-to-out flange width as defined in Figure
(553.3-28) 552-4
D Out-to-out lip dimension as defined in
For Ad > 0. 673 Figure 552-9
(J Lip angle as defined in Figure 552-9

Mn= ( 1- 0. 22 (M:i:d )o.5) (M:i:d )o.5 My The distorsional buckling stress, F d, shall be calculated
as follows:
(553.3-29)
n2E ( t )2 (553.3-32)
Fd = Pkd 12(1- µ2) ho

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where where

p A value accounting for moment gradient, /1 A value accounting for moment gradient,
which is permitted to be a conservatively which is permitted to be a conservatively
taken as 1.0 taken as 1.0
1. 0 s 1 + 0. 4(L/ Lm)0·7 (1
- Mi/M2)0·7 s 1. 3 1. 0 s 1 + 0. 4(L/ Lm)0·7 (1
(553.3-33) - Mtf M2)0·7 s 1. 3
(553.3-37)
where
where
L Minimum of Lcr and Lm
L Minimum of Lcr and Lm
where
where
b Dsin8)0·6
Lcr = 1. 2h0 ( ° hot ~ 10h0

(553.3-34)
where
Lm = Distance between discrete restraints that
restrict distorsional buckling (for continuously
restrained members Lcr = Lm)
Mt, M 2 The smaller and the larger end moment ,
respectively, in the unbraced segment (Lm) of
the beam; M 1/ M 2 is negative when the (553.3-38)
moments cause reverse curvature and positive
when bent in single curvature where
b Dsin8)0·1 h0 Out-to-out web depth as defined in Figure
kd = 0. 5 ~ 0. 6 ( ° hot ~ 8. 0
552-4
(553.3-35)
µ Poisson's ratio
t Base steel thickness
where x-axis moment of inertia of the flange
E Modulus of Elasticity x distance from the centroid of the flange
µ Poisson's ratio to the shear center of the flange
x distance from the centroid of the flange
2. For C- and Z- Sections or any Open Section with a to the flange /web junction
Stiffened Compression.Flange Extending to One Side Warping torsion constant of the flange
of the Web where the Stiffener is either a Simple Lip or Product of the moment of inertia of the
a Complex Edge Stiffener flange
y-axis moment of inertia of the flange
The provisions of this section shall be permitted to
apply to any open section with a single web and single
edge stiffened compression flange; including those In the above, lxf, lyf, lxyf, Cwf,Xo, and n;
are
meeting the geometric limits of Section 553.3.ld (a). properties of the compression flange plus stiffener
The distorsional buckling stress, F d, shall be calculated about an x-y axis system located at the centroid of the
in accordance with Eq. 553.3-36) as follows: flange, with the x-axis measured positive to the right
from the centroid, and the y-axis positive down from
kcpfe + F tpwe + kcp the centroid.
Fd = /1 ~ 8.0 (553.3-36)
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Distance between discrete restraints that where

restrict distorsional buckling (for
continuously restrained members Cross-sectional area of the compression
Lcr = Lm) flange plus edge stiffener about an x-y axis
The smaller and the larger end moment , located at the centroid of the flange, with the
respectively, in the unbraced segment (LmJ x-axis measured positive to the right from the
of the beam; M1/M2 is negative when the centroid, and the y-axis positive down
moments cause reverse curvature and from the centroid
positive when bent in single curvature y distance from the centroid of the flange to
the shear center of the flange
Geometric rotational stiffness ( divided by
Elastic rotational stiffness provided by the
flange to the flange I web juncture the stress F d ) demanded by the flange from
the flange I web juncture
+ ECwf
=
(1r/ L)4 ( Elxt(X0

E1 t 2 (x0 - hx)2)
- hx)2

+ (1r/L)2Gft
-
[45360(1- fweb) + 62160 (tJ 2]

yf 4487r2
(553.3-3)
(~) 2 [53 + 3(1- fweb)]7r4
where

E = Modulus of elasticity of steel h0t1r2 ( ku + k12 + kn )

G Shear modulus
St. Venant torsion constant of the
13440 rr4 + 28rr2 (~) z + 420 (f;J 4
It compression flange, plus edge Stiffener
(553.3-42)
about an x-y axis located at the centroid of
the flange, with the x-axis measured positive where
to the right from the centroid, and the y-axis
positive down from the centroid fweb = (fi - fz)/f v tress gradient in the web,
Elastic rotational stiffness provided by the where f 1 and f 2 are the stresses at the
web to the flange /web juncture opposite ends of the web, f 1 < f z,
2 compression is positive, tension is negative,
Et3 ( 3 tt 2 19h
12(1-µ2) h0 + (/J To and the stresses are calculated on the basis of

+ (-i)
n 4h
2;0
3) the gross- section, ( e.g., pure symmetrical
bending,f 1 = fz,fweb = 2)
where
(553.3-40)
fweb = Cf1 - fz)/f vs
Rotational stiffness provided by a restraining
element (brace, panel, sheathing) to the
flange I web juncture of a member (zero if 3. Rational Elastic Buckling Analysis
the compression flange is unrestrained)
Geometric rotational stiffn s ( divided by A rational elastic buckling analysis that considers
the stress F d ) demanded by the flange from distorsional buckling shall be permitted to be used in
the flange I web juncture lieu of the expressions given in Section 553.3.1.4 shall
2 apply. The safety and resistance factors in Section
= t( At ( (x, - hx)2 Ct::) 553.3.1.4.

2yo(Xo - hx) (':::) + hx +

2
y/) +
lxt+lyf)

(553.3-41)

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553.3.2 Shear Shear buckling coefficient calculated in

accordance with (1) or (2) as follows:
553.3.2.1 Shear Strength of Webs without Holes
(1) For unreinforced webs, k; = 5. 34
The nominal shear strength, V n, shall be calculated in
(2) For webs with transverse stiffeners
accordance with Eq. 553.3-43. The safety factor and
satisfying the requirements of Section
resistance factors given in this section shall be used to
553.3.7
determine the allowable shear strength or design shear
strength in accordance with the applicable design method in
Section A4, AS, or A6. When a/h :5 1. 0

5.34
(553.3-43) kv = 4.00 +--2 (553.3-48)

</Jv = 0. 95 (LRFD) n, = 1. 60 (ASD)

(*)
When a/h > 1. 0

1. Fo, Jh/t < ~ 4.00

k; = 5.34+--2 (553.3-49)
(*)
Fy = 0. 60Fy (553.3-44)
where

2. For ~< I
JTy h t :5 1.51 ~
~Ty
a =
=
Shear panel length of unreinforced web
element
Clear distance between transverse
stiffeners of reinforced web elements
Fy = Design yield stress as determined in
0.60 JE:,, (553.3-45) µ =
accordance with Section 551. 7 .1
Poisson's ratio
F =---'---- === 0.3
v (~) For a web consisting of two or more sheets, each sheet shall
be considered as aseparate element carrying its share of the
shear force.

553.3.2.2 Shear Strength of C-section Webs with

Holes

The provisions of this section shall apply within the

(553.3-46)
following limits:

where
Nominal shear strength [resistance] 2. h/t :5 200,
Area of web element
3. Holes centered at mid-depth of web,
ht (553.3-47)

where 4. Clear distance between holes :2::: 457mm,

h Depth of flat portion of web measured along

plane of web 5. Non-circular holes, comer radii :2::: 2t,
Web thickness
Nominal shear stress 6. Non-circular holes, dh :5 64 mm and Lh :5 114
mm,
Modulus of elasticity of steel

7. Circular holes, diameter :5 152 mm, and

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Safety factor for bending (see Section

8. dh < 14mm. 553.3.l(a)
Mnxo Nominal flexural strength about centroidal x-
where axis determined in accordance with Section
dh Depth of web hole 553.3.l(a)
h Depth of flat portion of web measured along Safety factor for shear (see Section 553.3.2)
plane of web Nominal shear strength when shear alone is
t Web thickness considered
Lh Length of web hole
553.3.3.2 LRFD Method
For C-Section webs with holes, the shear strength shall
be calculated in accordance with Section 553.3.2.1, For beams subjected to combined bending and shear, the
multiplied by the reduction factor, qs, as defined in this required flexural strength M, and the required shear
section. strength V, shall not exceed <fJbMn and <PvVn,
respectively.
When c/t;;::: 54 qs = 1. 0 For beams with unreinforced webs, the required flexural
strength, M, and the required shear strength, V, shall also
When 5 s c/t < 54 qs = c/(54t) (553.3-50) satisfy the following interaction equation:

where
M )2 n v 2 $1.0
c = h/2 - dh/2. 83 for circular
( <fJbMnxo + ( _v_
(553.3-51) (553.3-55)
holes Vn )
= h/2 - dh/2 for non-circular holes
(553.3-52) For beams with transverse web stiffeners, when
M/(<fJbMnx0) > 0. 5 and V/(</JvV11) > 0. 7, M and V
553.3.3 Combined Bending and Shear shall also satisfy the following interaction equation:

553.3.3.I ASD Method

For beams subjected to combined bending and shear, the

0.60(</J
b
! ) + (A,. vv)
IIXO 'l'V II
$1.30

required flexural strength, M, and required shear strength, (553.3-56)

V shall not exceed Mn/0.v, respectively. where
For beams with unreinforced webs, the required flexural Nominal flexural strength when bending
strength, M, and required shear strength, V, shall also alone is considered
satisfy the following interaction equation: M Required flexural strength
Mu (LRFD)
Resistance factor for bending (see Section
(553.3-53) 553.3.la)
Mnxo Nominal flexural strength [movement resistance]
about centroidal x-axis determined in accordance
For beams with transverse web
stiffeners, when with Section 533.3.la
O.bM/Mnxo > 0. 5 and O.vV /v; > 0. 7,Mand V shall
v Required shear strength
also satisfy the following interaction equation: Vu (LRFD)
Resistance factor for shear (see Section 553.3.2)
Nominal shear strength when shear alone is
0. 60 (!::) + (o.;:) s 1. 30 (553.3-54) considered

where
Mn = Nominal flexural strength when bending
alone is considered

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553.3.4 Web Crippling where

Overhang length measured from edge of bearing to
553.3.4.1 Web Crippling Strength of Webs without
the end of the member
Holes
Nominal web crippling strength with end one-
flange loading as calculated by 553.3-57 and
The nominal web crippling strength, P n, shall be Tables 553-2 and 553-3 Eq. 553.3-58 and shall be
determined in accordance with Eq. 553.3-57 or
limited to 0. 5 s L0/h s 1. 5 and h/t s 154.
Eq. 553.3-58, as applicable. The safety factors and
resistance factors in Tables 553-1 to 553-5 shall be used to For L0/h or h/t outside these limits, a= 1.
determine the allowable strength or design strength in
accordance with the applicable design method in Section Webs of members in bending for which h/ t is greater than
551.4, or 551.5. 200 shall be provided with means of transmitting
concentrated loads or reactions directly into the web(s).

P n and P nc shall represent the nominal strengths for load

or reaction for one solid web connecting top and bottom
flanges. For webs consisting of two or more such sheets, P n
and P nc shall be calculated for each individual sheet and
the results added to obtain the nominal strength for the full
section.
(553.3-57)
where One-flange loading or reaction shall be defined as the
condition where the clear distance between the bearing
Pn = Nominal web crippling strength [resistance] edges of adjacent opposite concentrated loads or reactions is
c = Coefficient from Table 553.3-4(a. l) to 553.3-4(a.5) equal to or greater than 1. Sh.
t = Web thickness
Fy = Design yield stress as determined in accordance Two-flange loading or reaction shall be defined as the
with Section 551.7.1 condition where the clear distance between the bearing
0 Angle between plane of web and plane of bearing edges of adjacent opposite concentrated loads or reactions is
surface, 45° s 0 s 90° less than 1. Sh.
CR Inside bend radius coefficient from Table 553.3-
4a.1 to 553.3.4(a.5) Table 553-1 shall apply to I-beams made from two channels
R Inside bend radius connected back-to-back where:
CN Bearing length coefficient from Table 553.3-4a.l to h/t s 200, N/t s 210, N/h s 1.0 and O = 90°.
553.3-4(a.5)
Bearing length l 9mm minimum See Section 553.3.4.1 of commentary for further
N
explanation.
ch Web slenderness coefficient from Table 553.3-
Table 553-2 shall apply to single web channel and
4(a.l) to 553.3-4(a.5)
h Flat dimension of web measured in plane of web C-Sections members where:
h/t ~ 200, N /t ~ 210, N /h s 2. 0, and O = 90°.
Alternatively, for an end-one-flange loading condition on a
In Table 553-2, for interior two- flange loading or reaction
C- or Z-section, the nominal web crippling strength, P nc of members having flanges fastened to the support, the
shall not be larger than the interior-one-flange loading distance from the edge of bearing to the end of the member
condition: shall be extended at least 2. Sh. For unfastened cases, the
distance from the edge of bearing to the end of the member
Pnc = «Pn (553.3-58)
shall be extended at least 1. Sh.
where
P nc = Nominal web crippling strength of C and
Z-sections with overhang(s)
L0)0.26
1.34 (h
a= h ~ 1.0 (553.3-59)
0. 009 (-f) + 0. 3
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Table 553-3 shall apply to single web Z-section members Table 553-4 shall apply to single hat section members
where h/t s 200, N/t $ 210, N/h s
2.0, and where h/t s
200, N /t s
200, N /h s
2. 0, and
= 90°. In Table 553-3, for interior two-flange loading or (J = 90°.
reaction of members having flanges fastened to the support,
the distance from the edge of bearing to the end of the Table 553-5 shall apply to multi-web section members
member shall be extended at least 2.Sh; for unfastened where h/t s
200, N /t s
210, N /h 3, and s
cases, the distance from the edge of bearing to the end of 45° s0 $ 90°.
the member shall be extended at least I .Sh.

Table 553-1 Safety Factors, Resistance Factors and Coefficients for Built-Up Sections

Support and
ASD LRFD
Flange Load Cases c CR CN ch n, </>..,
Limits
Conditions
Stiffened or
One-Flange
Fastened to Partially End 10 0.14 0.28 0.001 2.00 0.75 R/t:55
Loading or
Support Stiffened
Reaction
Flanges Interior 20.5 0.17 0.11 0.001 1.75 0.85 R/t:55
One-Flange
End 10 0.14 0.28 0.001 2.00 0.75 R/t:55
Loading or
Stiffened or
Reaction
Partially Interior 20.5 0.17 0.11 0.001 1.75 0.85 R/t:53
Stiffened Two-
Flanges Flange End 15.5 0.09 0.08 2.00 2.00 0.75 R/t:53
Unfastened
Loading or
Reaction Interior 36 0.14 0.08 2.00 2.00 0.75 R/t:53
One-Flange
Un stiffened End 10 0.14 0.28 2.00 2.00 0.75 R/t:55
Loading or
Flanges
Reaction Interior 20.5 0.17 0.11 0.001 1.75 0.85 R/t:53

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Table 553-2 Safety Factors, Resistance Factors and Coefficients for Single Web Channel and C-Sections

ASD LRFD
Support and Flange Conditions Load Cases c CR CN ch nw Limits
</>w
One-Flange
End 4 0.14 0.35 0.02 1.75 0.85 R/t:<=;9
Loading or
Stiffened or
Reaction
Fastened to Partially Interior 13 0.23 0.14 0.01 1.65 0.90 R/t:<=;5
Support Stiffened
Two-Flange
Flanges End 7.5 0.08 0.12 0.048 1.75 0.85 R/t:<=;12
Loading or
Reaction
Interior 20 0.10 0.08 0.031 1.75 0.85 Rlt:Sl 2
One-Flange
End 4 0.14 0.35 0.02 1.85 0.80
Loading or R/t:S5
Reaction
Stiffened or Interior 13 0.23 0.14 0.01 1.65 0.90
Partially
Unfastened
Stiffened End 13 0.32 0.05 0.04 1.65 0.90
Two-Flange
Flanges R/t:<=;3
Loading or
Reaction
Interior 24 0.52 0.15 0.001 1.9 0.80

End 4 0.40 0.60 0.03 1.8 0.85 R/t:'S2

One-Flange
Loading or
Reaction
Interior 13 0.32 0.10 0.01 1.8 0.85 R/t:Sl
Unstiffened
Unfastened
Flanges
End 2 0.11 0.37 0.01 2.00 0.75
Two-Flange
Loading or Rlt:Sl
Reaction
Interior 13 0.47 0.25 0.04 1.90 0.80

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Table 553-3 Safety Factors, Resistance Factors and Coefficients for Single Multi-Web Deck Sections

ASD LRFD -
Support and Flange Conditions Load Cases c CR CN ch n., </>w
Limits

One-Flange
End 4 0.14 0.35 0.02 1.75 0.85 R/t:59
Loading or
Stiffened or
Reaction
Fastened to Partially Interior 13 0.23 0.14 0.01 1.65 0.90 R/t<5.5
Support Stiffened Two-
Flanges Flange End 9 0.05 0.16 0.052 1.75 0.85 R/t:512
Loading or
Reaction Interior 24 0.07 0.07 0.04 1.85 0.80 R/t:S[ 2
One-Flange
End 5 0.09 0.02 0.001 1.80 0.85
Loading or Rlt:S5
Stiffened or Reaction
Interior 13 0.23 0.14 0.01 1.65 0.90
Partially
Stiffened Two- End 13 0.32 0.05 0.04 1.65 0.90
Flanges Flange
R/t:53
Loading or
Reaction Interior 24 0.52 0.15 0.001 1.90 0.80

Unfastened
End 4 0.40 0.60 0.03 1.80 0.85 R/t:52
One-Flange
Loading or
Reaction
Interior 13 0.32 0.10 0.01 1.80 0.85 R/t:51
Unstiffened
Flanges
Two- End 2 0.11 0.37 0.01 2.00 0.75
Flange
R/t:51
Loading or
Reaction Interior 13 0.47 0.25 0.046 1.90 0.80

Table 553-4 Safety Factors, Resistance Factors and Coefficients for Single Hat Sections

Support and
ASD LRFD
Flange Load Cases c CR CN ch nw cf>w
Limits
Conditions
One-Flange End 4 0.25 0.68 0.04 2.00 0.75 R/t:55
Loading or
Fastened to Reaction Interior 17 0.13 0.13 0.04 1.80 0.85 R/t:510
Support Two-Flange End 9 0.10 0.07 0.03 1.75 0.85
Loading or R/t:510
Reaction Interior 10 0.14 0.22 0.02 1.80 0.85
One-Flange
-
End 4 0.25 0.68 0.04 2.00 0.75 R/t:54
Unfastened Loading or
Reaction Interior 17 0.13 0.13 0.04 1.80 0.85 R/t:54

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Table 553-5 Safety Factors, Resistance Factors and Coefficients for Multi-Web Deck Sections

Support and
ASD LRFD
Flange Load Cases c CR CN ch n, Limits
Conditions <Pw
One-Flange
End 4 0.04 0.25 0.025 1.70
-
0.90 R/t:520
Loading or
Fastened to Reaction Interior 8 0.10 0.17 0.004 1.75 0.85 R/t:SlO
Support Two-Flange End 9 0.12 0.14 0.040 1.80 0.85
Loading or R/t:Sl O
Reaction Interior 10 0.11 0.21 0.020 1.75 0.85
One-Flange End 3 0.04 0.29 0.028 2.45 0.60
Loading or Rlt:S20
Reaction Interior 8 0.10 0.17 0.004 1.75 0.85
Unfastened
Two-Flange End 6 0.16 0.15 0.050 1.65 0.90
Loading or Rlt:S5
Reaction Interior 17 0.10 0.10 0.046 1.65 0.90

553.3.4b Web Crippling Strength of C-Section where

Webs with Holes
dh Depth of web hole
Where a web hole is within the bearing length, a bearing h Depth of flat portion of web measured along plane
stiffener shall be used. For beam webs with holes, the of web
available web crippling strength shall be calculated in t Web thickness
accordance with Section 553.3.4(a), multiplied by . the
d Depth of cross-section
reduction factor, Re, given in this section.
Lh Length of web hole
The provisions of this section shall apply within the
following limits: For end-one flange reaction (Eq. C3.4. l-l with Table 553.3-
4a.2) where a web hole is not within the bearing length, the
reduction factor, Re, shall be calculated as follows:

2. h/t $ 200,
Re= 1. 01- 0._325dh/h + 0. 083x/h $ 1. 0
3. Hole centered at mid-depth of web, (553.3-59)
N ~ 75 mm
4. Clear distance between holes > 457 mm,
where
5. between end of member and edge of hole z d,
x Nearest distance between web hole and edge of
6. Non-circular holes, corner radii ~ 2t, bearing
N Bearing length
7. Non-circular holes, dh $ 64 mm and
t; s 114 mm, 553.3.5 Combined Bending and Web Crippling

8. Circular holes, a, s 152 mm, and 553.3.5.1 ASD Method

Unreinforced flat webs of shapes subjected to a combination

9. dh > 14mm.
of bending and concentrated load or reaction shall be
designed such that the moment, M, and the concentrated
load or reaction, P, satisfy M $ Mnxoffib, and
s
P P n/ fiw. In addition, the following requirements in
(a), (b) and (c), as applicable, shall be satisfied.

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I. For shapes having single unreinforced webs, d. The ratio of the thicker to the thinner part does not
Eq. 553.3-60 shall be satisfied as follows: exceed 1.3.

( Pnp) + (--M ) 1. 33 The following conditions shall be satisfied;

0.91 - :s;-- (553.3-60)
Mnxo n Required flexural strength at, or
M
immediately adjacent to, the point of
Exception:
application of the concentrated load or
At the interior supports of continuous spans, Eq. 553.3- reaction, P
60 shall 1101 apply to deck or beams 111it/1 two or more p Required strength for concentrated load
singles webs. provided the compression edges of or reaction in the presence of bending
adjacent webs are laterally supported in the negative moment
moment region by co11ti1111011s or intennittently
Mnxo = Nominal flexural strength about
·01111ec1ed flange elements, rigid clodding, or lateral centroidal x-axis determined in
bracing, and the spacing be/Iv en adjacent webs does accordance with Section 553.3.1. l
not exceed 254 mm, == Safety factor for bending (See Section
553.3.1.1)
2. For shapes having multiple unreinforced webs such as = Nominal strength for concentrated load
I-sections made of two C-sections connected back-to- or reaction in absence of bending
back, or similar sections that provide a high degree of moment determined in accordance with
restraint against rotation of the web (such as 1-sections Section 553.3.4
made by welding two angles to a C-section), Safety factor for web crippling (See
Eq. 553.3-61 shall be satisfied as follows: Section 553.3.4)
n == Safety factor for combined bending and
0.88 (-p) + (--M ) 1.46 web crippling.
:s;-- (553.3-61)
Pn Mnxo n 1.70.

3. For the support point of two nested Z-shapes, Eq. 553.3.Sb LRFD Methods
553.3-62 shall be satisfied as follows:
Unreinforced flat webs of shapes subjected to a combination

( p) + (--M
of bending and concentrated load or reaction shall be
0.86 - ) 1.65
:s;-- (553.3-62) designed such that the moment, M, and the concentrated
Pn Mnxo n
load or reaction,. P, satisfy M::::; <PbMnxo and
Eq. 553.3-62 shall apply to shapes that meet the P : : ; <PwPn : In addition, the following requirements in (a),
following limits: (b), (c); as applicable, shall be satisfied.

h/t s 150, 1. For shapes having single unreinforced webs,

Eq. 553.3-63 shall be satisfied as follows:
N /i « 140,
Fy ::::; 483 Mpa, and 0. 91 ( p) + (:
Pn nxo
)s 1. 33<f, (553.3-63)
R/t s 5. 5
where
The following conditions shall also be satisfied:
<f, = 0. 90(LRFD)
a. The ends of each section are connected to the other
section by a minimum of two 12.7 mm diameter Exception:
A307 bolts through the web. At the interior supports of continuous spans, Eq. 553.3-
62 shall to deck or beams with two or more single webs
b. The combined section is connected to the support , provided the compression edges of adjacent webs are
by a minimum of two 12.7 mm diameter A307 laterally supported in the negative moment region by
bolts through the flanges. continuous or intermittently connected flange elements,
rigid cladding, or lateral bring , and the spacing
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2. For having multiple unreinforced webs such as The following notation shall apply in this section:
I-Sections made of two C-sections connected back-to-
back, or similar sections that provide a high degree of M Required flexural strength at, or
restraint against rotation of the web (such as I-sections immediately adjacent to, the point of
made by welding two angles to a C- section), application of the concentrated load or
Eq. 553.3-63a shall be satisfied as follows: reaction, P
= Mu (LRFD)
p =
required strength for concentrated load or
o. 88 (: ) +( M ) s 1. 46</) (553.3-63a)
reaction [factored concentrated load or
n Mnxo
reaction in presence to bending moment
where = Pu (LRFD)
</) = 0.90 {LRFD) <Pb resistance factor for bending (See Section
553.3.1.1)
3. For two nested Z-shapes, Eq. 553.3-64 shall be satisfied Mnxo Nominal flexural strength about centroidal
as follows: x-axis determined in accordance with
Section 553.3.1.1
<Pw Resistance factor for web crippling (See
o. 88 (: ) +( M ) s 1. 65</) (553.3-64) Section 553.3.4)
n Mnxo Pn = Nominal strength for concentrated load or
reaction in absence of bending moment
where determined in accordance with Section
553J.4
</) = 0.90 (LRFD)
553.3.6 Combined Bending and Torsional Loading
Eq. 553.3-64 shall apply to shapes that meet the
following limits: For laterally unrestrained flexural members subjected to
both bending and torsional loading, the available flexural
strength [ factored moment resistance] calculated in
h/t s 150, accordance with Section 553.3.la (a) shall be reduced by
multiplying it by a reduction factor, R.
N/t s 140,
Fy ~ 483 Mpa, and As specified in Eq. 553.3-65, the reduction factor, R, shall
be equal to the ratio of the normal stresses due to bending
R/t s 5.5 alone divided by the combined stresses due to both bending
and torsional warping at the point of maximum combined
The following conditions shall also be satisfied: stress on the cross-section.

a. The ends of each section are connected to the other

section by a minimum of two 12.7 mm diameter a R = f be'lldlng s l (553.3-65)
307 bolts through the web. f be1ulln9 + f torsion
b. The combined section is connected to the support Stresses shall be calculated using full section properties for
by a minimum of two 12.7 mm diameter A307 the torsional stresses and effective section properties for the
bolts through flanges. bending stresses. For C-sections with edge stiffened flanges,
if the maximum combined compressive stresses occur at the
c. The webs of the two sections are in contact. junction of the web and flange, the R factor shall be
permitted to be increased by 15 percent. But the R factor
d. The ration of the thicker to the thinner part does shall not be greater than 1.0
not exceed 1.3.
The provisions of this section shall not be applied when the
provisions of Section shall not be applied when the
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553.3.7 Stiffeners Thew /ts ratio for the stiffened and unstiffened elements of
553.3.7a Bearing Stiffeners the bearing stiffener shall not exceed j
1. 28 E / F ys and

Bearing Stiffeners attached to beam webs at points of

concentrated loads or reactions shall be designed as
0. 42 j E / Fys, respectively, where F ys is the yield stress,

compression members. Concentrated loads or reactions and t5 is the thickness of the stiffener steel.
shall be applied directly into the stiffeners or each stiffener
shall be fitted accurately to the flat portion of the flange to 553.3.7b Bearing Stiffeners in C-Section
provide direct load bearing into the end of the stiffener. Flexural Members
Means for shear transfer between the stiffener and the web
shall be provided in accordance with Section 555. For For two-flange loading of C-section flexural members with
concentrated loads or reactions, the nominal strength, P n- bearing stiffeners that do not meet the requirements of
shall be the smaller value calculated by (a) and (b) of this Section 553.3. 7a, the nominal strength [resistance], P n,
section. The safety factor and resistance factors provided in shall be calculated in accordance with Eq. 553.3-73. The
this section shall be used to determine the allowable safety factor and resistance factors in this section shall be
strength or design strength [factored resistance] in a used to determine the allowable strength or design strength
accordance with the applicable design method in Section in accordance with the applicable design method in Section
551.4, or 551.5. 551.4, or 551.6.

</Jc = 0. 85 (LRFD) fie = 2. 00 (ASD) (553.3-73)

(553.3-66) </J = 0. 90 (LRFD) n= 1. 70 (ASD)

where
2. p n = Nominal axial strength [resistance] evaluated in
accordance with Section 553.4. l (a), with Ae Pwc = Nominal web crippling strength [resistance] for
replaced by Ab C-section flexural member calculated in
accordance with Eq. 553.3-57 for single web
where
members, at end or interior locations
Fwy Lower value of f y for beam web, or F ys for Effective area of bearing stiffener subjected to
stiffener section uniform compressive stress, calculated at yield
stress
Ac 18t 2 + As far bearing stiffener at interior Yield stress of bearing stiffener steel
support or under concentrated load (553.3-67)
Eq. 553.3-73 shall apply within the following
10t 2 + As for bearing stiffener at end support limits:
(553.3-68)
I. Full bearing of the stiffener is required. If the bearing
where width is narrower than the stiffener such that one of the
Base steel thickness of beam web stiffener flanges is unsupported, P n is reduced by 50
Cross-sectional area of bearing stiffener percent.
b1 t + As, for bearing stiffener at interior support 2. Stiffeners are C-section stud or track members with
or under concentrated load (553.3-69)
minimum web depth of 89 mm and a minimum base
b2t + As, for bearing stiffener at end support steel thickness of0.84 mm.
(553.3-70)
3. The stiffener is attached to the flexural member web
where with at least three fasteners (screw or bolts).
b1 = 25t[O. 0024(Lstft) + 0. 72] s 25t (553.3-71)
4. The distance from the flexural member flanges to the
bz = 12t[O.0044(Lstft) + 0. 83] ~ 12t (553.3-72) first fastener (s) is not less than d/8, where d is the
overall depth of the flexural member.
where
5. The length of the stiffener is not less than the depth of
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6. The bearing width is not less than 38 mm. where

y = Yield stress web steel
553.3.7c Shear Stiffener
Yield stress stiffener steel
D 1.0 for stiffeners furnished in pairs
Where shear stiffeners are required, the spacing shall be
1.8 for single-angle stiffeners
based on the nominal shear strength, V n, permitted by
2.4 for single-plate stiffeners
Section 553.3.2, and the ratio a/h shall not exceed
[ 260 / (h/t)] 2 nor 3.0. 553.3.7d Non-Conforming Stiffeners
The actual moment of inertia, I 5, of a pair of attached shear The available strength of members with stiffeners that do
stiffeners, or of a single shear stiffener, with reference to an not meet the requirements of Section 553.3.7.1, 553.3.7.2,
axis in the plane of the web, shall have a minimum value or 553.3.7.3, such as stamped or rolled-in stiffeners, shall be
calculated in accordance with Eq. 553.3- 73 as follows: determined by tests in accordance with Section 556 or
rational engineering analysis in accordance with Section
551.1.2 (b).
lsmin = 5ht3[h/a - 0. 7(a / h)] :::=: (h / 50)4

(553.3-73) 553.4 Concentrically Loaded Compression Members

where The available axial strength shall be the smaller of the

values calculated in accordance with Sections 553.4.1,
hand t Values as defined in Section 552.1.2
553.4.2, 554.1.2, 554.1.2, 554.6.1.3 and 554.6.1.4, where
a Distance between shear stiffeners applicable.

The gross area of shear stiffeners shall not be less than: 553.4.1 Nominal Strength for Yielding,
Flexural-Torsional and Torsional Buckling

1 C a (-a)2 1 YDht This section shall apply to members in which the resultant
A
st -
- -
z
v -

r (h)
-
m+Jl+rn)'
h of all loads acting on the member is an axial load passing
through the centroid of the effective section calculated at
the stress, F n, defined in this section.
(553.3-74)
I. The nominal jrxial strength, P n, shall be calculated in
where accordance with Eq. 553.4-1. The safety factor and
resistance factors in this section shall be used to
determine the allowable axial strength or design axial
strength in accordance with the applicable design
when c; s 0. 80
method in Section 551.4, 551.5.

(553.4-1)

when c; > 0.80 (553.3-75)

<Pc = 0. 85 (LRFD) fie = 1. 80 (ASD)

where
where
Ae = Effective area calculated at stress F n· For
5.34 sections with circular holes. Ae is determined
kv = 4.00 +--2 when a/ h s 1.0 from the effective width in accordance with
(*) (553.3-76)
Section 552.2.2 (a), subject to the limitations of
that section. If the number of holes in the
effective length region times the hole diameter
4.00 divided by the effective length does not exceed
= 5.34+--2 when a/ h > 1.0 0.015, it is permitted to determine Ae by ignoring
(*) (553.3- 77)
the holes. For closed cylindrical tubular members,
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a. F n shall be calculated as follows: that a smaller value is suitable. In a frame that depends upon
its own bending stiffness for lateral stability, the effective
For Ac :5 1. 5 length, KL, of the compression members shall be
determined by a rational method and shall not be less than
(553.4-2) the actual unbraced length.

553.4.1.2 Doubly or Singly-symmetric Sections

For Ac> 1. 5 Subject to Torsional or Flexural-
Torsional Buckling
F
o. a11]
n = [--F
AZ y
(553.4-3)
c
For singly-symmetric sections subject to flexural-torsional
buckling, Fe shall be taken as the smaller of Fe calculated
where
in accordance with Section 553.4.1.(d) and Fe calculated as
follows:
lc= ffe.e
(553.4-4)
Fe= 2~ [Cuex + O't) - Jcuex + O't)2 - 4/luexO't]
Fe The least of the applicable elastic flexural,
torsional and flexural-torsional buckling stress (553.4-6)
determined in accordance with Sections 553.4.1.1
through 553.4.1.5 Alternatively, a conservative estimate of Fe shall be
2. Concentrically loaded angle sections shall be design for permitted to be calculated as follows:
an additional bending moment as specified in the
definitions of Mx and My(ASD) or Mx and
(553.4-7)
My(LRFD or LSD) in Section 553.5.2.

553.4.1.1 Sections Not Subject to Torsional or where

Flexural-Torsional Buckling
(553.4-8)
For doubly-symmetric sections, closed cross-sections, and
any other sections that can be shown not to be subjected to O' t and O' ex= Values as defined in Section 553.3.1 b. l
torsional or flexural-torsional buckling, the elastic flexural
buckling stress, Fe, shall be calculated as follows: For singly-symmetric sections, the x-axis shall be selected
as the axis of symmetry.

For doubly-symmetric sections subject to torsional

(553.4-5)
buckling, Fe shall be taken as the smaller of Fe calculated
in accordance with Section 553.4.1.1 and Fe = O' t, where
where O't is defined in Section 553.3.lb.l.

E Modulus of elasticity of steel For singly-symmetric unstiffened angle sections for which
K Effective length factor the effective area (Ae) at stress F y is equal to the full
L Laterally unbraced length of member unreduced cross-sectional area (A), Fe shall be computed
r Radius of gyration of full unreduced cross section using Eq.553.4-5 where is the least radius of gyration.
about axis of buckling
553.4.1.3 Point-Symmetric Sections
In frames where lateral stability is provided by diagonal
bracing, shear walls, attachment to an adjacent structure For point-symmetric sections, Fe shall be taken as the ·
having adequate lateral stability, or floor slabs or roof deck lesser of O't as defined in Section 553.3.lb.l and Fe as
secured horizontally by walls or bracing systems parallel to calculated in Section 553.4.1.1 using the minor principal
the plane of the frame, and in trusses, the effective length axis of the section.
factor, K, for compression members that do not depend
upon their own bending stiffness for lateral stability of the
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553.4.1.4 Nonsymmetric Sections In this section shall be used to determine the allowable
compressive strength or design compressive strength in
For shapes whose cross-sections do not have any symmetry, accordance with the applicable design method in Section
either about an axis or about a point, Fe shall be determine 551.4, or 551.5.
by rational analysis. Alternatively, compression members
composed of such shapes shall be permitted to be tested in <J,b = 0. 85 (LRFD) fie = 1. 80 (ASD)
accordance with Section 556.
For ld ::; 0. 561
553.4.1.5 Closed Cylindrical Tubular Sections
(553.4-12)
For closed cylindrical tubular members having a ratio of
outside diameter to wall thickness, D /t, not greater than
p )0.6) (p;:d )0.6 Py
0.441E/Fy and in which the resultant of all loads and
moments acting on the member is equivalent to a single
For Pn =
( 1- 0.25 ( ;:d
force in the direction of the member axis passing through
the centroid of the section, the elastic flexural buckling (553.4-13)
where
tress, Fe shall be calculated in accordance with Section
553.4.l(a), and the effective area, Ae, shall be calculated as
follows: (553.4-14)

(553.4-9)
P n = Nominal axial strength
where
(553.4-15)

A0
r 0.037
= ~~ + 0. 667 A sA
where

1 Ag
FY
Gross area of the cross-section
Yield stress
for on « 0.441E/Fy (553.4-10)
Pcrd = AgFd (553.4-16)
where
where
D Outside diameter of cylindrical tube
F d = Elastic distortional buckling stress calculated 111
Fy Yield stress
accordance with either Section 553.4.2(a), (b), or
t Thickness (c)
E Modulus of elasticity of steel
A Area of full unreduced cross-section L Simplified Provision for Unrestrained C- and Z-
R F y(2F e) s 1. 0 (553.4-11) Sections with simple Lip Stiffeners

553.4.2 Distortional Buckling Strength For C- and Z-Sections that have no rotational restraint
of the flange and that are within the dimensional limits
The provisions of this section shall apply to 1-, Z-, C-, Hat, provided in this Section 553 shall be permitted to be
and other open cross section members that employ flanges used to calculate a conservative prediction of
with edge stiffeners, with the exception of members that are distortional buckling stress, F d· See Section 553.4.2(b)
designed in accordance with Section 554.6.1.2. The nominal or 553.4.2(c) for alternative options for members
axial strength shall be calculated in accordance with outside the dimensional limits.
Eqs. C4.2-1 and C4.2-2. The safety factor and resistance
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The following dimensional limits shall apply: E Modulus of elasticity of steel

µ Poisson's ratio
a. 50 $ h0/t $ 200,
2. For C- and Z-Sections or Hat Sections or any Open
b. 25 s b0 s 100, Section with Stiffened Flanges of Equal Dimension
c. 6.25 < D/t $ 50, where the Stiffener is either a Simple Lip or a Complex
Edge Stiffener
d. 45° s (J $ 90°,
The provisions of this section shall apply to any open
e. 2 s n, /b s 8, and
0
section with stiffened flanges of equal dimension, including
f. 0. 04 s D sin(J /b s 0. 5 0 those meeting the geometric limits of 553.4.2a.

where
(553.4-21)
ho Out-to-out web depth as defined in Figure
552-4 where
bo Out-to-out flange width as defined in Figure
552-4 kcpfe Elastic rotational stiffness provided by the flange
D Out-to-out lip dimension as defined in Figure to the flange/web juncture, in accordance with
552-9 Eq. 553.3-39
t Base steel thickness kcpwe Elastic rotational stiffness provided by the web to
(J Lip angle as defined in Figure 552-9 the flange/web juncture
Et3
(553.4-22)
The distortional buckling stress, F d» shall be calculated in 6h0(1- µ2)
accordance with Eq.C4.2-6: Rotational stiffness provided by restrammg
elements (brace, panel, sheathing) to the
flange/web juncture of a member (zero if the
n2E ( t )2 (553.4-17) flange is unrestrained). If rotational stiffness
Fd = akd 12(1 - µ2) bo
provided to the two flanges is dissimilar, the
smaller rotational stiffness is used
where Geometric rotational stiffness ( divided by the
stress F d) demanded by the flange from the
a = A value that accounts for the benefit of an unbraced
flange/web - juncture, m accordance with
length, Lm, shorter than Ler, but can be Eq. 553.3-41
conservatively taken as 1.0 Geometric rotational stiffness ( divided by the
1.0 for Lm 2".: Ler stress F d) demanded by the web flange/web
( Lmer
/L )ln(Lm/Lcr) for L mer <L (553.4-18) juncture

where (rr IL) 2 (th~) (553.4-23)

60
Lm = Distance between discrete restraints that restrict L Minimum of Ler and Lm
distortional buckling (for continuously restrained
members Lm = Ler but the restraint can be where
included as a rotational spring, kcp, in accordance
with the provisions in 553.4.2(b) or (c) 6rr4h0(1- µ2) ( · 2
Lcr =
(
t3 lx[(Xo - hx) + Cwt
b D sin 8)
f::
0·6
Ler = 1. 2h0 ( ° hot $ 10h0 (553.4-19) 1/4
1
+ (x, - h,)2))
kd =
b D sin
0. 05 $ 0. 1 ( ° hot
0) 1·4
s 8. 0 (553.4-20)
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Distance between discrete restraints that restrict Mnx,Mny Nominal flexural strengths about centroidal
distortional buckling (for continuously restrained axes determined in accordance with Section
members Lm = Lcr) 553.3.1

See Section 553.3.1.4 (b) for definition of variables m 553.5.lb LRFD Method
Eq. 553.4-24.
The required strengths T, Mx, and My shally satisfy the
3. Rational Elastic Buckling Analysis following interaction equations:

A rational elastic buckling analysis that considers

distortional buckling shall be permitted to be used in (553.5-4)
lieu of the expressions given in Section 553.4.2(a) or
(b) the safety and resistance factors in Section 553.4.2
shall apply.
(553.5-5)
553.5 Combined Axial Load and Bending
where
553.5.1 Combined Tensile Axial Load and
Bending
Required flexural strengths [factored
moments] with respect to centroidal axes
553.5.la ASD Method
Mx = Mux,My = Muy (LRFD)
The required strengths T, M x, and My, shall satisfy the For flexural strength (Section 553.3.1.1 ),
following interaction equations: =
<f,b 0. 90 or 0. 95 (LRFD)
For laterally unbraced beams (Section
553.3.1.2), <f,b =
0. 90 (LRFD)
(553.5-1) For closed cylindrical tubular members
(Section 553.3.1.3), <f,b =
0. 90 (LRFD)
and
(553.5-6)

where
(553.5-2) "Section modulus of full unreduced section
relative to extreme tension fiber about
appropriate axis
where
Design yield stress determined m
1.67 accordance with Section 551. 7 .1
Required flexural strengths with respect to Required tensile axial strength
centroidal axes of section Tu(LRFD)
Mnxt,Mnyt = SrtFy (553.5-3) 0. 95(LRFD)
Nominal tensile axial strength determined
where in accordance with Section 553.2
Section modulus of full unreduced section Mnx,Mny Nominal flexural strengths about centroidal
relative to extreme tension fiber about axes determined in accordance with
appropriate axis Section 553.3.1
Design yield stress determined m
accordance with Section 551.7.l
1.67
Required tensile axial strength
Nominal tensile axial strength determined in
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553.5.2 Combined Compressive Axial Load and

Bending (553.5-11)

where
553.5.2a ASD Method 2
TC Elx
(553.5-12)
The required strengths P, Mx, and My shall be determined PEx =(KL
x x
)2
using first order elastic analysis and shall satisfy the
following interaction equations. Alternatively, the required
strengths P, M x, and My shall be determined in accordance (553.5-13)
with Section C-2 and shall satisfy the following interaction
equations using the values for tc; Ky, ax, ay, Cmx, and where
Cmy specified in Section C-2. In addition, each individual Moment of inertia of full unreduced cross-
ratio in Eqs. 553.5-4 to 553.5-6 shall not exceed unity. section about x-axis
Efrective length factor for buckling about x-
For singly-symmetric unstiffened angle sections with axrs
unreduced effective area, My shall be permitted to be taken Unbraced length for bending about x-axis
as the required flexural strength only. For other angle Moment of inertia of full unreduced cross-
sections or singly-symmetric unstiffened angles for which section about y-axis
the effective area (Ae) at stress F y is less than the full Effective Length factor for buckling about y-
unreduced cross-sectional area (A), My shall be taken axis
either as the required flexural strength or the required Unbraced length for bending about y-axis
flexural strength plus PL/1000, which results in a lower Nominal axial strength determined in
permissible value of P. accordance with Section 553.4, with r; = Fy
Coefficients whose values are determined in
accordance with (a), (b), or (c) as follows:
(553.5-7)
a. For compression members in frames subject to joint
translation (sideways)
(553.5-8)
Cm= 0.85

b. For restrained compression members in frames braced

When !J.cP / P n s 0. 15, the following equation shall be against joint translation and not subject to transverse
permitted to be used in lieu of the above two equations: loading between their supports in the plane of bending

(553.5-14)
(553.5-9)
where

where Ratio of the smaller to the larger moment at

the ends of that portion of the member under
1.80 consideration which is unbraced in the plane
Required compressive axial strength of bending. M1/M2 is positive when the
Nominal axial strength determined m member is bent in reverse curvature and
accordance with Section 553.4 negative when it is bent in single curvature.
1.67
Required flexural strengths with respect to c. For compression members in frames braced against
centroidal axes of effective section determined joint translation in the plane of loading and subject to
for required compressive axial strength alone transverse loading between their supports, the value of
Nominal flexural strengths about centroidal Cm is to be determined by rational analysis. However,
axes determined in accordance with Section in lieu of such analysis, the following values are
553.3.1 permitted to be used:
!J.cP
ax= 1 - -P >0 (553.5-10)
Ex

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(I) For members whose ends are restrained, Mx = Mux, My= Muy (LRFD)
For flexural strength (Section 553.3.1.1),
Cm = 0. 85, and <Pb= 0.90 or 0.95 (LRFD)
For laterally unbraced flexural members
(2) For members whose ends are unrestrained, (Section 553.3.1.2), <Pb= 0.90 (LRFD)
For closed cylindrical tubular member
Cm= 1.0. (Section 553.3.1.3), <Pb = 0.95 (LRFD) and
0.90 (LSD)
553.5.2b LRFD Method Nominal flexural strengths about centroidal
Mnx,Mny=
axes determined in accordance with Section
The required strengths P, Mx, and My shall be determined 553.3.1
using first order elastic analysis and shall satisfy the p
following interaction equations. Alternatively, the required ax= 1--> 0 (553.5-18)
PEx
strengths P,Mx, and My shall be determined in accordance p
with Section C-2 and shall satisfy the following interaction ay--1-->0p (553.5-19)
equations using the values for Kx, Ky, llx, lly, Cmx, and Ey

Cmy specified in Section C-2. In addition, each individual where

ratio in Eqs. 553.5-7 to 553.5-9 shall not exceed unity.
rr2E/ x
(553.5-20)
For singly-symmetric unstiffened angle sections with
unreduced effective area, My shall be permitted to be taken
as the required flexural strength [factored moment] only.
(553.5-21)
For other angle sections or singly-symmetric unstiffened
angles for which the effective area (Ae) at stress F y is less
than the full unreduced cross-sectional area (A), My shall where
be taken either as the required flexural strength or the
required flexural strength plus (P)L/1000, whichever Moment of inertia of full unreduced cross-
results in a lower permissible value of P. section about x-axis
Effective length factor for buckling about x-
axis
(553.5-15) Unbraced length for bending about x-axis
Moment of inertia of full unreduced cross-
section about y-axis
Effective Length factor for buckling about y-
(553.5-16) axis
Unbraced length for bending about y-axis
Nominal axial strength determined in
When P / </JcP n s 0. 15, the following equation shall be
permitted to be used in lieu of the above two equations: accordance with Section 553.4, with F n = F y
Coefficients whose values are determined in
accordance with (a), (b), or (c) as follows:
(553.5-17)
a. For compression members in frames subject to joint
translation (sideways)
where
Cm= 0.85
p Required compressive axial strength
Pu (LRFD) b. For restrained compression members in frames braced
0.85 (LRFD) against joint translation and not subject to transverse
Nominal axial strength [resistance] determined loading between their supports in the plane of bending
in accordance with Section 553.4
Required flexural strengths with respect to Cm= 0.6- 0.4(Mi/M2) (553.5-22)
centroidal axes of effective section determined where
for required compressive axial strength alone.

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Ratio of the smaller to the larger SECTION554

moment at the ends of that portion of
the member under consideration which STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLIESAND
is unbraced in the plane of bending. SYSTEMS
Mi/M2 is positive when the member
is bent in reverse curvature and 554.1 Built-Up Sections
negative when it is bent in single
curvature. 554.1.1 Flexural Members Composed of Two Back-
to-Back C-Sections
c. For compression members in frames braced against
joint translation in the plane of loading and subject to The maximum longitudinal spacing of weld or other
transverse loading between their supports, the value of connectors, Smax, joining two C-sections to form an !-
Cm is to be determined by rational analysis. However, section shall be:
in lieu of such analysis, the following values are
permitted to be used: L 2gTs
s max =-<-- (554.1-1)
6 - mq
(i) For members whose ends are restrained,
where
Cm = 0. 85, and
L Span of beam
(ii) For members whose ends are unrestrained,
g Vertical distance between two rows of connections
nearest to top and bottom flanges
Cm= 1.0. Available strength of connection in tension (Section
555)
m Distance from shear center of one C-section to mid-
plane of web
q Design load on beam for spacing of connectors (See
below for methods of determination.)

The load, q, shall be obtained by dividing the concentrated

loads or reactions by the length of bearing. For beams
designed for a uniformlydi tributed load q shall be tak n
as equal to three times the uniformly di trihutcd loud based
on the ritical load combination for A D, LRFD, and LSD.
If the length of bearing of a concentrated load or rea lion i
smaller than the weld spacing, s, the available strength of
the welds or connections closes to the load or reaction shall
be calculated as follows:

(554.1-2)

where

p s = Concentrated load [factored load] or reaction based

on critical load combinations for ASD, and LRFD.

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The allowable maximum spacing of connections, S111ax, In addition, the fastener strength and spacing shall satisfy
shall depend upon the intensity of the load directly at the the following:
connection. Therefore, if uniform spacing of connections is
used over the whole length of the beam, it shall be I. The intermediate faster or spot weld spacing, a, is
determined at the point of maximum local load intensity. In limited such that a/r, does not exceed one-half the
cases where this procedure would result in uneconomically governing slenderness ratio of the built-up member.
close spacing, either one of the following methods shall be
permitted to be adopted: 2. The ends of a built-up compression member are
connected by a weld having a length not less than the
1. the connection spacing varies along the beam according maximum width of the member or by connectors
to the variation of the load intensity, or spaced longitudinally not more than 4 diameters apart
for a distance equal to 1.5 times the maximum width of
2. reinforcing cover plates welded to the flanges at points the member.
where concentrated loads occur. The available shear
strength of the connections joining these plates to the 3. The intermediate fastener(s) or weld(s) at any
flanges is then used for Ts, and g is taken as the depth longitudinal member tie location are capable of
of the beam. transmitting a force in any direction of 2.5 percent of
the nominal axial strength of the built-up member.
554.1.2 Compression Members Composed of Two
Sections in Contact 554.1.3 Spacing of Connections in Cover Plated
Sections
For compression members composed of two sections in
contact, the available axial strength shall be determined in The spacing, s, in the line of stress, of welds, rivets, or bolts
accordance with Section 553.4. l (a) subject to the following connecting a cover plate, sheet, or a non-integral stiffener in
modification. If the buckling mode involves relative compression to another element shall not exceed (a), (b),
deformations that produce shear forces in the connectors and (c) as follows:
between individual shapes, KL/r is replaced by (KL/r)111
calculated as fo11ows: a. that which is required to transmit the shear
between the connected parts on the basis of the
available strength [factored resistance] per
(554.1-3) connection specified elsewhere herein;

where b. 1.16t if
(KL/r)0 Overall slenderness ratio of entire section where
about built-up member axis
Intermediate fastener or spot weld spacing t Thickness of the cover plate or sheet
Minimum radius of gyration of full unreduced fc Compressive stress at nominal load in the cover plate
cross-sectional area of an individual shape in a
or sheet
built-up member
c. three times the flat width, w, of the narrowest
See Section 553.4.l(a) for definition ofother symbols. unstiffened compression element tributary to the

connections, but need not be less than 1. 11t (I

~Fy

ifw/t<0.50 (I or 1.33t (I
~Fy ~Fy

ifw /t 2:: 0. 50 (I , unless closer spacing is

~Fy
required by (a) or (b) above.

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In the case of intermittent fillet welds parallel to 1. For uniform loads

the direction of stress, the spacing shall be taken as
the clear distance between welds, plus 12 mm. In (554.3-1)
all other cases, the spacing shall be taken as the
center-to-center distance between connections.
(554.3-2)
Exception:
The requirements of this section do not apply to When the uniform load, W, acts through the plane of the
cover sheets that act only as sheathing material web, i.e., Wy = W:
and are not considered load-carrying elements.
Pu= -Pi2 = 1.5(m/d)W forCsection (554.3-3)
554.2 Mixed Systems
Pu = Pcz = 1. 5(Ixy/21x)W for Z section (554.3-4)
The design of members in mixed systems using cold-formed
steel components in conjunction with other materials shall where
conform to this Specification and the applicable Components of design factored load W
specification of the other material. parallel to the x- and y- axis, respectively.
W x and W y are positive if pointing to the
554.3 Lateral and Stability Bracing
positive x- and y- direction, respectively
Braces shall be designed to restrain lateral bending or where
twisting of a loaded beam or column, and to avoid local
crippling at the points of attachment. w Design load (applied load determined in
accordance with the most critical load
combinations for ASD or LRFD, whichever is
554.3.1 Symmetrical Beams and Columns
applicable) within a distance of 0.5a each side
of the brace.
Braces and bracing systems, including connections, shall be
designed considering strength and stiffness requirements. where

554.3.2 C-Section and Z-Section Beams a Longitudinal distance between centerline of

braces
K' O for C-sections
The following provisions for bracing to restrain twisting of
C-sections and Z-sections used as beams loaded in the plane lxy/(21x) for Z-sections
of the web shall apply only when neither flange is where
connected to deck or sheathing material in such a manner as
to effectively restrain lateral deflection of the connected Product of inertia of full unreduced section
flange. When only the top flange is so connected, see Moment of inertia of full unreduced section
Section 554.6.3.1. about x-axis
-W xesy + W yesx» torsional moment of W
Where both flanges are so connected, no further bracing is
about shear center
required.
where
554.3.2.1 Neither Flange Connected to Sheathing that
Eccentricities of load components measured
Contributes to the Strength and Stability of
from the shear center and in the x- and y-
the C- or Z- section
directions, respectively
d Depth of section
Each intermediate brace at the top and bottom flanges of C-
or Z-section members shall be designed with resistance of m Distance from shear center to mid-plane of
web of C-section
P ll and P LZ where P Li is the brace force required n U,e
flange in the quadrant with both x and y axes po iti e and
P L2 is the bra e force on the other flange. The x-axi shall
b designated as the cenuoidal axis parallel to the web. The
· and y co rdinate shall be ori nted such that ne of the
flanges is I cared in the quadrant with both positive and y
axe . ee Figure 554.4-l for illustration of coordinate
systems and positive force directions.

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Pu

s.c.
......... _ .. Pu ,.. ......,- ..... 1\2

Figure 554.4-1 Coordinate Systems and Positive Force Directions

2. For concentrated loads where

(554.3-5) l = Distance from concentrated load to the brace

(554.3-6) See Section 554.3.2.l(a) for definitions of other variables.

When a design load [factored load] acts through the plane of The bracing force, P L1 or P LZ, is positive where restraint is
the web, i.e., Py = P: required to prevent the movement of the corresponding
flange in the negative x-direction.
Pll = -Pi2 = (m/d)P for C section
(554.3-7) Where braces are provided, they shall be attached in such a
manner to effectively restrain the section against lateral
for Z section (554.3-8) deflection of "both flanges at the ends and at any
intermediate brace points.
where
When all loads and reactions on a beam are transmitted
Components of design load P parallel to the x- through members that frame into the section in such a
and y- axis, respectively. P x and Py are manner as to effectively restrain the section against
positive if pointing to the positive x- and y- torsional rotation and lateral displacement, no additional
direction, respectively braces shall be required except those required for strength in
-P xesy + P yesx, torsional moment of P accordance with Section 553.3.l b.1.
about shear center
p Design concentrated load within a distance of
0.3a on each side of the brace, plus
1.4(1- l/a) times each design
concentrated load located further than 0. 3a
but not farther than 1.0a from the brace. The
design concentrated load is the applied load
factored load determined in accordance with
·the most critical load combinations for ASD,
LRFD, LSD, whichever is applicable

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554.3.3 Bracingof Axially LoadedCompression perpendicular to the stud axis.

Members
4. Framing for floor and roof systems in buildings shall be
The required brace strength to restrain lateral translation at a designed in accordance with AISI S2 IO or solely in
brace point for an individual compression member shall be accordance with this Specification.
calculated as follows:
See Section 553-3 for additional requirements.
Pbr,1 = 0. 01 v; (554.3-9)
554.4.1 All-Steel Design of Wall Stud Assemblies
The required brace stiffness to restrain lateral translation at
a brace point for an individual compression member shall Wall stud assemblies using an all-steel design shall be
be calculated as follows: designed neglecting the structural contribution of the
attached sheathings and shall comply with the requirements
of Section 553. For compression members with circular or
non-circular web perforations, the effective section
(554.3-10)
properties shall be determined in accordance with Section
552.2.2.
where
554.5 Floor, Roof, or Wall Steel Diaphragm
Pbr,1 Required nominal brace strength resistance for a Construction
single compression member
Pn = Nominal axial compression strength of a single The in-plane diaphragm nominal shear strength, Sn, shall
compression member be established by calculation or test. The safety factors and
Pbr.1 Required brace stiffness for a single compression . resistance factors for diaphragms given in Table 554.5-1
member shall apply to both methods. If the nominal shear strength is
n Number of equally spaced intermediate brace only established by test without defining all limit state
locations thresholds, the safety factors and resistance factors shall be
i = Distance between braces on one compression limited by the values given in Table 554-1 for connection
member types and connection-related failure modes. The . more
severe factored limit state shall control the design. Where
554.4 Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction fastener combinations are used within a diaphragm system,
the more severe factors shall be used.
The design and installation of structural members and non-
structural members utilized in cold-formed steel repetitive .O.d As specified in Table 554-1 (ASD)
framing applications where the specified minimum base
steel thickness is between 0.455 mm and 2.997 mm shall be <f>d = As specified in Table 554-1 (LRFD)
in accordance with the AISI S200 and the following, as
applicable:
Table 554-1 Safety Factors and Resistance Factors for
Diaphragms
1. Headers, including box and back-to-back headers, and Limit State
double and single L-headers, shall be designed in Load Type or
Connection Connection Panel Buckliuu"
Combinations
accordance with AISI S212 or solely in accordance Including
Type
nd <l>d nd <l>d
with this Specification. ASD) (LRFD (ASD) (LRFD)
Welds 3.00 0.55
Earthquake
2. Trusses shall be designed in accordance with AISI Screws 2.50 0.65
S214. Welds
Wind 2.35 0.70 2.00 0.80
Screws
Welds 2.65 0.60
3. Wall studs shall be designed in accordance with AISI All Others
Screws 2.5 0.65
S21 I, or solely in accordance with this Specification
Note:
either on the basis of an all-steel system in accordance
with Section 554.4.1 or on the basis of sheathing braced "Panel buckling is out-of-plane and not local buckling at fasteners.
design in accordance with an appropriate theory, tests,
or rational engineering analysis. Both solid and
perforated webs shall be permitted. Both ends of the
stud shall be connected to restrain rotation about the
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For mechanical fasteners other than screws: (554.6-1)

I. fl.d shall not be less than the Table 554-1 values for si, = 1. 67 (ASD) <Pb= 0. 90 (LRFD)
screws, and
where
2. <Pd shall not be greater than the Table 554-1 values for R is obtained from Table 554.6.1.1-1 for simple span C- or
screws. Z-sections, and

In addition, the value of fl.d and <Pd using mechanical R 0.60 for continuous span C-sections
fasteners other than screws shall be limited by the fl. and <P = 0.70 for continuous span Z-sections
values established through calibration of the individual
fastener shear strength, unless sufficient date exist to Se and F y = Values as defined in Section 553.3.1.1
establish a diaphragm system effect in accordance with
Section 556.1.1. Fastener shear strength calibration shall
include the diaphragm material type. Calibration of The reduction factor, R, shall be limited to roof and wall
individual fastener shear strengths shall be in accordance systems meeting the following conditions:
with Section 556.1.1. The test assembly shall be such that
the tested failure mode is representative of the design. The 1. Member depth S 295 mm,
impact of the thickness of the supporting material on the
failure mode shall be considered. 2. Member flanges with edge stiffeners

554.6 Metal Roof and Wall System 3. 60 ::::; depth I thickness S 170

The provisions of Section 554.6.1 through 554.6.3 shall 4. 2. 8 ::::; depth I flange width ::::; 4. 5
apply to metal roof and wall systems that include cold-
formed steel purlins, girts, through-fastened wall/roof and 5. 16 ::::; flat width I thickness of flange is::::; 43,
wall panels, or standing seam roof panels, as applicable.
6. For continuous span systems, the lap length at each
554.6.1 Purlins, Girts and Other Members interior support in each direction ( distance from center
of support to end of lap) is not less than l .5d,
554.6.1.1 Flexural Members Having One Flange
Through-Fastened to Deck or Sheathing 7. Member span length is not greater than 10 m

This section shall not apply to a continuous beam for the 8. Both flanges are prevented from moving laterally at the
region between inflection points adjacent to a support or to supports,
a cantilever beam.
9. Roof or wall panels are steel sheets with 340 MPa
The nominal flexural strength, Mn, of a C- or Z-section minimum yield stress, and a minimum of0.45 mm base
loaded in a plane parallel to the web, with the tension flange metal thickness, having a minimum rib depth of 30
attached to deck or sheathing and with the compression mm, spaced a maximum of 300 mm on centers and
flange laterally unbraced, shall be calculated in accordance attached in a manner effectively inhibit relative
with Eq. 554.6-1. The safety factor and resistance factors movement between the panel and purlin flange,
given in this section shall be used to determine the
allowable flexural strength or design flexural strength in 10. Insulation is glass fiber blanket O to 150 mm thick
accordance with the applicable design method in Section compressed between the member and panel in a manner
551.4, 551.5. consistent with the fastener being used,

11. Fastener type is, at minimum, No.12 self-drilling or

self-tapping sheet metal screws or 5 mm rivets, having
washers 12 mm diameter,

12. Fasteners is not standoff type screws,

13. Fasteners are spaced not greater than 300 mm on

centers and placed near the center of the beam flange,

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and adjacent to the panel high rib, and 1. The weak axis nominal strength shall be calculated in
accordance with Eq. 554.6-2. The safety factor and
14. The design yield stress of the member does not exceed resistance factors given in this section shall be used to
410 MPa. determine the allowable axial strength or design axial
strength in accordance with the applicable design
If variables fall outside any of the above stated limits, the method in Section 551.4, or 551.5.
user shall perform full-scale tests in accordance with
Section 556. l of this Specification or apply a rational (554.6-2)
engineering analysis procedure. For continuous purlin
systems in which adjacent bay span lengths vary by more fl = 1. 80 (ASD) q, = 0. 85 (LRFD)
than 20 percent, the R values for the adjacent bays shall be
taken from Table 554-2. The user shall be permitted to where
perform tests in accordance with Section 556.1 as an
alternate to the procedure described in this section.
(0. 79x + 0. 54) (554.6-3)
Table 554-2 Simple Spam C or Z Section R Values
(1.17at + 0. 93) (554.6-4)
Depth range
Profile R
(mm) a(2. Sb - 1. 63d) + 22. 8 (554.6-5)
d:Sl 65 Cor Z 0.70
165<d:S215 C orZ 0.65 where
215<d:S295 z 0.50
For Z-sections, the fastener distance from the
215<d:S295 c 0.40 x
outside web edge divided by the flange width,
as shown in Figure 554.6.1.3
For simple span members, R shall be reduced for the effects For C-sections, the flange width minus the
of compressed insulation between the sheeting and the fastener distance from the outside web edge
member. The reduction shall be calculated by multiplying divided by the flange width, as shown in Figure
R from Table 554-2 by the following correction factor, r: 554.6.1.3.
a Coefficient for conversion of units
r = 1. 00 - 0. 0004ti when ti is in millimeters 0. 0394 when t, b, and d are in mm
(554.6.1.1-3) t C- or Z-section thickness
where b C- or Z-section flange width
d C- or Z-section depth
ti = Thickness of uncompressed glass fiber blanket
Full unreduced cross-sectional area of C- or Z-
insulation A
section
E Modulus of elasticity of steel
554.6.1.2 Flexural Members Having One Flange
203,000 MPa for SI units
Fastened to a Standing Seam Roof System

See Section 554.6.1 b of Section 553-3 or B for the Eq. 554.6.1.3-1 shall be limited to roof and wall system
provisions of this section. meeting the following conditions:

554.6.1.3 Compression Members Having One Flange a. t ~ 3 mm,

Through-Fastened to Deck or Sheathing
b. 150 mm s d '.5 300 mm,
These provisions shall apply to C- or Z-sections
concentrically loaded along their longitudinal axis, with c. Flanges are edge stiffened compression elements,
only one flange attached to deck or sheathing with through
fasteners. d. 70 '.5 d/t s 170,
The nominal axial strength of simple span or continuous C- e. 2. 8 '.5 d/ b '.5 5,
or Z-sections shall be calculated in accordance with (a) and
(b).
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g. Both flanges are prevented from moving laterally 2. Existing tests conducted in accordance with CEGS
at the supports, 07416 uplift test procedure prior to the adoption of
these provisions shall be permitted.
h. Steel roof or steel wall panels with fasteners
spaced 300 mm on center or less and having a The open-open end configuration, although not prescribed
minimum rotational lateral stiffness of 10,300 NI by the ASTM El592 test procedure, shall be permitted
ml m (fastener at mid-flange width for stiffness provided the tested end conditions represent the installed
determination) determined in accordance with condition, and the test follows the requirements given in
AISI S901, AISI S906. All test results shall be evaluated in accordance
with this section.
i. C- and Z-sections having a minimum yield stress
of 230 MPa, and For load combinations that include wind uplift, additional
provisions are provided Section 554.6.2.1 a of Section
j. Span length not exceeding 10 m. 553-3.

2. The strong axis available strength shall be determined When the number of physical tests assemblies is 3 or more,
in accordance with Sections 553.4.1 and 553.4.1.1. safety factors and resistance factors shall be determined in
accordance with the procedures of Section 554.1.1 (b) with
the following definitions for the variables:

Po Target reliability index

= 2.0 for panel flexural limits
2.5 for anchor limits
Fm Mean value of the fabrication factor
= 1.0
Mm Mean value of the material factor
= 1.1
VM = Coefficient of variation of the material factor
0.08 for anchor failure mode
0.10 for other failure modes
VF = Coefficient of variation of the fabrication factor
Figure 554.6.1.3 Definition of X 0.05
VQ = Coefficient of variation of the load effect
For Z-section, x = a/ b (554.6,6) = 0.21
Vp = Actual calculated coefficient of variation of the test
For C-section, x = (b - a)/b (554.6- 7) results, without limit
n Number of anchors in the test assembly with the
same tributary area (for anchor failure) or number
of panels with identical spans and loading to the
554.6.2 StandingSeam Roof Panel Systems failed span (for non-anchor failures)

554.6.2a Strengthof StandingSeam Roof Panel The safety factor, n., shall not be less than 1.67, and the
Systems
resistance factor, q,, shall not be greater than 0.9 (LRFD)
Under gravity loading, the nominal strength of standing
When the number of physical test asseni.blies is less than 3,
seam roof panels shall be determined in accordance with
Section 552 and 553 of this Specification or shall be tested a safety factor, n., of 2.0 and a resistance factor, <J>, of 0.8
(LRFD) shall be used.
in accordance with AISI S906. Under uplift loading, the
nominal strength of standing seam roof panel systems shall
be determined in accordance with AISI S906. Tests shall be
performed in accordance with AISI S906 with the following
exceptions:

1. The Uplift Pressure Test Procedure for Class 1 Panel

roofs in FM 4471 shall be permitted.

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554.6.3 Roof System Bracing and Anchorage where

554.6.3.1 Anchorage of Bracing for Purlin Roof Cl, C2, C3, and C4 = Coefficients tabulated in Tables
Systems Under Gravity Load with Top 554.6.3.1-1 to 554.6.3.1-3
Flange Connected to Metal Sheathing W Pi Total required vertical load supported by the ith
purlin in a single bay
Anchorage, in the form of a device capable of transferring wiL (554.6-10)
force from the roof diaphragm to a support, shall be
provided fi r 1· r ·y ucms with C-sections or Z-sections, where
designed in accordance with Sections 553.3.1 and 554.6.1,
having through-fastened or standing seam sheathing
Required distributed gravity load supported by the
attached to the lop flanges. Each anchorage device shall be
ith purlin per unit length (determined from the
de ugned to r ·isl the force. PL• determined by Eq. 554.6-8
critical load combination for ASD, or LRFD)
and shall ati fy the minimum stiffness requirement of Eq,
Product of inertia of full unreduced section about
554.6-14. In addition, purlins shol I be restrained laterally
centroidal axes parallel and perpendicular to the
y the hcaihiug o that tho maximum top flange lateral
di pla ernent b tween lines of lateral anchorage at n minal purlin web (lxy = 0 for C-sections)
loads d not exceed the span I ngth divided hy 360. L Purlin span length
m = Distance from shear center to mid-plane of web
Anchorage devices shall be localed in each purlin bay and (m = 0 for Z-sections)
hall connect Lo the purl in at or near the purl in lop flange. Ir Top flange width ofpurlin
anchorage devices are not directly connected t 1111 purlin Purlin thickness
lines of each purl in buy, pr vision hall b made to transmit = Moment of inertia of full unreduced section about
the forces from other purl in lines L<> the anchorage devices. centroidal axis perpendicular to the purlin web
It shall be demonstrated that the required force, PL, can be d depth ofpurlin
transferred to the anchorage device through the roof a = + 1 for top flange facing in the up-slope direction
sheathing and its fastening system. The lateral tiffness of -1 for top flange facing in the clown slope
the anchorage de ice shall be de ermine! by analysi or direction
testing. his analysis or testing half a count for the (J Angle between vertical and plane of purlin web
flexibility of the purlin web above the attachment the or Effective lateral stiffness of the fh anchorage
anchorage device connection. Kett·1,J·=
device with respect to the ith purlin

P
Np
=""'L (p I<etf1,1) (554.6-8)
1 d,PiJ
[ Ka+ (C6)LAµE
]-l (554.6-11)
L1 I K
i=l Lotnl1
where
where

dp·.l,/ Distance along roof slope between the fh purl in

Lateral force to be resisted by the fh anchorage
line and the fh anchorage device
device (positive when restraint is required to prevent
purlins from translating in the upward roof slope Ka = Lateral stiffness of the anchorage device
direction) C6 = Coefficient tabulated in Tables 554.6.3.1-1 to
554.6.3.1-3
Number of purl in lines on roof slope
Gross cross-sectional area of roof panel per unit
Index for each purlin line (i =
1, 2 ... , Np) width
Index for each anchorage device (j = 1, 2 ... , Na) E = Modulus of elasticity of steel
Ktotali= Effective lateral stiffness of all elements resisting
where
force Pi
Na Number of anchorage devices along a line of Na

pi
anchorage
Lateral force introduced into the system at the purlin L (Ketfi.J + Ksys
j=1
(554.6-12)

= (Cl)W
Pi
. {[(~)
1000
fxyL
fxd
+ (C3) (m+O.ZSb)t]
d2
a COS (J _

(C4)sinB}
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where

Ksys Lateral stiffness of the roof system, neglecting

anchorage devices
CS ) ELt2 (554.6-13)
K,m1 = (:) ( 20 t P; / d)

fi = 2. 00 (ASD)
(LRFD (554.6-16)

</) = 0. 75 (LRFD)
( 1000 (Nv)ciz
Tn lieu of the Eqs. 554.6-8 through 554.6-13, lateral restraint
For multi-span systems, force Pi, calculated in accordance
forces shall be permitted to be determined from alternate
with Eq. 554.6-9 and coefficients Cl to C4 from Tables analysis. Alternate analysis shall include the first or second
554-3 to 554-5 for the "Exterior Frame Line", "End Bay", order effect and account for the effects of roof slope, torsion
or "End Bay Exterior Anchor" cases, shall not be taken as resulting from applied loads eccentric to shear center,
less than 80 percent of the force determined using the torsion resulting from the lateral resistance provided by the
coefficients C2 to C4 for the corresponding "All Other sheathing, and load applied oblique to the principal axes.
Locations" case. Alternate analysis shall also include the effects of the lateral
and rotational restraint provided by sheathing attached to
For systems with multiple spans and anchorage devices at the top flange. Stiffness of the anchorage device shall be
supports (support restraints), where the two adjacent bays considered and shall account for flexibility of the purlin
have different section properties or span lengths than the web above the attachment of the anchorage device
following procedures shall be used. The values for Pi in connection.
Eq. 554.6-8 and Eq. 554.6-14 to 15 shall be taken as the
average of the values found from Eq. 554.6-9 evaluated When lateral restraint forces are determined from rational
separately for each of the two bays. The values of Ksys analysis, the maximum top flange lateral displacement of
and Keff;J in Eq. 554.6-8 and Eq. 554.6-12 shall be_ the purl in between lines of lateral bracing at nominal loads
shall not exceed the span length divided by 360. The lateral
calculated using Eq. 554.6-11 and Eq. 554.6-13, with L, t, displacement of the purl in top flange at the line of restraint,
and d taken as the average values of the two bays. iltt, shall be calculated at factored load levels for LRFD
and nominal load levels for ASD and shall be limited to:
For systems with multiple spans and anchorage devices at
either 1/3 points or mid-points, where the adjacent bays
have different section properties or span lengths than the (ASD) (554.6-17)
bay under consideration, the following procedures shall be
used to account for the influence of the adjacent bays. The
value of Ksys in Eq. 554.6-12 shall be calculated using Eq. (LRFD) (554.6-18)
554.6-13, with L, t, and d taken as the average of the values
from the three bays. The values of Kett·. shall be
L,J 554.6.3b Alternate Lateral and Stability Bracing for
calculated using Eq. 554.6-11, with L taken as the span Purlin Roof System
length of the bay under consideration. At an end bay, when
computing the average values for Pi or averaging the Torsional bracing that prevents twist about the longitudinal
properties for computing Ksys, the averages shall be found axis of a member in combination with lateral that resist
by adding the value from the first interior bay and two times lateral displacement of the top flange at the frame line shall
the value from the end bay and then dividing the sum by be permitted in lieu of the requirements of Section
three. 554.6.3.1. A torsional brace shall prevent torsional rotation
of the cross-section at a discrete location along the span of
The total effective stiffness at each purlin shall satisfy the the member. Connection of braces shall be made at or near
following equation: both flanges of ordinary open sections, including C- and Z-
sections. The effectiveness of torsional braces in preventing
(554.6-14) torsional rotation at the cross-section and the required
strength of lateral restraints at the frame line shall be
determined by rational engineering analysis or testing. The
where lateral displacement of the top flange of the C- or Z-section
at the frame line shall be limited to d/(20fi) for ASD
calculated at nominal load [specified load] levels or
(ASD (554.6-15) </)d/20for LRFD calculated at factored load levels, where
dis the depth of the C- or Z-section member, fi is the safety

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facto for ASD, and </) is the resistance factor for RF where
Lateral displac mcnt between frame lines, cal ulatcd al fl = 2. 00 (ASD) </) = 0. 75 (LRFD)
nominal load levels, shall he limited to L/180, whcr L is
the span length oflh rn mb r. For pairs of adja cm purlins
that provide bracing against I\ isl Lo each other external
anchorage r to, ional brace forces shall 1101 b require I.
Table 554-3 Coefficients for One Third Point Restraints

Cl C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Simple
Through Fastened (TF) 0.5 7.8 42 0.98 0.39 0.40
an
Slandin Seam SS 0.5 7.3 21 0.73 0.19 0.18
End Bay Exterior Anchor 0.5 15 17 0.98 0.72 0.043
End Bay Interior Anchor and I I Interior Bay 0.5
TF 2.4 50 0.96 0.82 0.20
Exterior Anchor
Multiple
All Other Locations 0.5 6.1 41 0.96 0.69 0.12
Span
End Bo Exterior Anchor 0.5 13 13 0.72 0.59 0.035
End Bay Interior Anchor and l" Interior Bay 0.5
SS 0.84 56 0.64 0.20 0.14
Exterior Anchor
All Other Locations 0.5 3.8 45 0.65 0.10 0.014

Table 554-4 Coefficients for Mid Point Restraints

Cl C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Simple
Through Fastened (TF) 1.0 7.6 44 0.96 0.75 0.42
San
Standin Seam (SS 1.0 7.5 15 0.62 0.35 0.18
End Ba 1.0 8.3 47 0.95 3.1 0.33
TF First Interior Ba 1.0 3.6 53 0.92 3.9 0.36
Multiple
All Other Locations 1.0 5.4 46 0.93 3.1 0.31
Span
End Ba 1.0 7.9 19 0.54 2.0 0.080
SS First Interior Ba 1.0 2.5 41 0.47 2.6 0.13
All Other Locations 1.0 4.1 31 0.46 2.7 0.15

Table 554-5 Coefficients for Support Restraints

Cl C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
Simple
Through Fastened (TF) 0.5 8.2 33 0.99 0.43 0.17
tandin Seam SS 0.5 8.3 28 0.61 0.29 0.051
End Exterior Frame Line 0.5 14 6.9 0.94 0.073 0.085
TF First Interior Frame Line 1.0 4.2 18 0.99 2.5 0.43
Multiple
All Other Location 1.0 6.8 23 0.99 1.8 0.36
Span
End Exterior Frame Line 0.5 13 11 0.35 2.4 0.25
SS First Interior Frame Line 1.0 1.7 69 0.77 1.6 0.13
All Other Locations 1.0 4.3 55 0.71 1.4 0.17

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SECTION555
CONNECTIONS AND JOINTS q, = 0. 80 (LRFD) n = 1. 90 (ASD)
(555.2-3)
555.1 General Provisions

Connections shall be designed to transmit the required

strength acting on the connected members with q, = 0. 90 (LRFD) n= 1. 70 (ASD)
consideration of eccentricity where applicable.
where

555.2 Welded Connections Pn Nominal strength [resistance J of groove weld

L Length of weld
The following design criteria shall apply to welded te Effective throat dimension of groove weld
connections used for cold-formed steel structural members FY Yield stress oflowest strength base steel
in which the thickness of the thinnest connected part is 5
F xx Tensile strength of electrode classification
mm or less. For the design of welded connections in which
the thickness of the thinnest connected part is greater than 5
mm, refer to the specifications or standards stipulated in the 555.2.2 Arc Spot Welds
corresponding Section 555.2(a) of Section 553-3 or 552.
Arc spot welds, where permitted by this Specification, shall
Welds shall follow the requirements of the weld standards be for welding sheet steel to thicker supporting members or
also stipulated in Section 555.2(a) of Section 553-3 or 552. sheet-to-sheet in the flat position. Arc spot welds (puddle
For diaphragm applications, Section 555.5 shall apply. welds) shall not be made on steel where the thinnest
connected part exceeds 4 mm in thickness, nor through a
combination of steel sheets having a total thickness over 4
555.2.1 Groove Welds in Butt Joints
mm.
The nominal strength, P n, of a groove weld in a butt joint,
Weld washers, as shown in Figures 555-1 and 555-2, shall
welded from one or both sides, shall be determined in
be used where the thickness of the sheet is less than 0. 7 mm.
accordance with (a) or (b ), as applicable. The
Weld washers shall have a thickness between 1.25 mm and
corresponding safety factor and resistance factors shall be
2.0 mm with a minimum pre-punched hole of 9.50 mm
~sed to determine the allowable strength or design strength
diameter. Sheet-to-sheet welds shall not require weld
111 accordance with the applicable design method in Section
washers.
551.4, or 551.5.
Arc spot welds shall be specified by minimum effective
I. For tension or compression normal to the effective area
or parallel to the axis of the weld, the nominal strength, diameter of fused area, de. The minimum allowable
effective diameter shall be 9.5 mm.
P n, shall be calculated in accordance with Eq. 555.2-1:

q, = 0. 80 (LRFD) n = 1. 90 (ASD)

2. For shear on the effective area, the nominal strength,

P n, shall be the smaller value calculated in accordance
with Eq. 555.2-2 and 555.2-3:

Pn = Lte0.6Fxx (555.2-2)
q, = 0. 90 (LRF D) n = 1. 70 (ASD)
(555.2-2)

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n = 2. 20 (ASD) cp = 0. 70 (LRFD)
Fuf r., < 1. 08
n = 2. 55 (ASD) cp = 0. 60 (LRFD)

where
p Required shear strength (nominal force)
transmitted by weld (ASD)
Tensile strength as determined in accordance
with 551.2.1, 551.2.2, or 551.2.3.2
Figure 555-1 Typical Weld Washer t Total combined base steel thickness (exclusive
of coatings) of sheet(s) involved in shear
transfer above plane maximum shear transfer
= Required shear strength transmitted by weld
Pu (LRFD)
Yield stress as determined in accordance with
Section 551.2.1, 551.2.2, or 551.2.3.2

In addition, the distance from the centerline of any weld to

the end or boundary of the connected member shall not be
less than 1. 5d. In no case shall the clear distance between
.welds and the end of member be less than 1. Od.

Figure 555-2 Arc Spot Weld Using Washer

555.2.2 Shear

555.2.2.1 Minimum Edge Distance

The distance measured in the line of force from the

centerline of a weld to Lh n arest edge of an adjacent weld
or to the end of the connected part toward which the force is
directed shall n l be les than the value of emin determined
in accordance with Eq. 555.2-4 or Eq. 555.2-5, as
applicable. See Figures 555-3 and 555-4 for edge distance Figure 555-3 Edge Distance for Arc Spot Welds - Single
of arc welds. The corresponding safety factors and Sheet
resistance factors shall be used to determine the allowable
strength or design strength in accordance with the
applicable design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5.

For ASD (555.2-4)

emin
ForLRFD (555.2-5)
= (<P:ut)
when

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3. For 0. 815 r:
~Fu
< (daft) < 1. 397 /E
~~

r; = 0.280
[ ~i1 + 5.59 dt tdaFu

(555.2-8)

n = 2. 80 (ASD) <J, = 0. 55 (LRFD)

4. For (daft) 2:: 1. 397 #.

Figure 555-4 Edge Distance for Arc Spot Welds - Double
Sheet (555.2-9)

555.2.2.2 Shear Strength for Sheet(s) Welded to a

n = 3. 00 (ASD) <J, = 0. 50 (LRFD)
Thicker Supporting Member
where

The nominal shear strength, P n, of each arc spot weld

Nominal shear strength of arc spot weld
between the sheet or sheets and a thicker supporting pn
Effective diameter of fused area at plane of
member shall be determined by using the smaller of either de
maximum shear transfer
(a) or (b ). The corresponding safety factor and resistance
factors shall be used to determine the allowable strength or 0. 7d- 1. sr s 0. 55d
design strength [ factored resistance] in accordance with the
applicable design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5. where

d Visible diameter of outer surface of arc spot weld

I. Pn=(rr:/)0.75Fxx (555.2-6) Total (ombined base steel thickness (exclusive of
t coatings) of sheets involved in shear transfer
above plane of maximum shear transfer
!l = 2. 55 (ASD) <J, = 0. 60 (LRFD) Tensile strength of electrode classification
Average diameter of arc spot weld at mid-
thickness of t where da =
(d - t)for single
2. For (daft) ~ 0. 815 /E sheet or multiple sheets not more than four
~Fu lapped sheets over a supporting member. See
Figures 555-5 and 555-6 for diameter definitions
r; = 2. 20 t daFu (555.2-7) E Modulus of elasticity of steel
Tensile strength as determined in accordance
with Section 551.2.1, 551.2.2, or 551.2.3.2
n = 2. 20 (ASD) <J, = 0. 70 (LRFD)

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where

d Visible diameter of the outer surface of arc spot

weld
Effective diameter of fused area at plane of
maximum shear transfer
0. 7d - 1. St$ 0. 55d (555.2-1 J)
Tensile strength of sheet as determined in
accordance with Section 551.2.1 or 551.2.2
In addition, the following limits shall apply:
Figure 555-5 Arc Spot Weld - Single Thickness of Sheet

r;« 407 Mpa,

Fxx >Fu, and

0. 70 mm $ t s 1. 60 mm.

d.-0.7d· 1.SS0.5id
da•d·I

d8 • d·t
Figure 555-6 Arc Spot Weld= Double Thickness of Shee
~ • 0. 7d-1.St s 0.55d
d.
555.2.2.3 Shear Strength[Resistance] for Sheet-to- ---d.---1o1
Sheet Connections
Figure 555.7 Arc Spot Weld- Sheet-to-Shee
The nominal shear strength [resistance] for each weld
between two sheets of equal thickness shall be determined
in accordance with Eq. 555.2-10. The safety factor and 555.2.2.2 Tension
resistance factors in this section shall be used to determine
the allowable strength or design strength in accordance with The uplift nominal tensile strength, P n, of each
the applicable design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5. concentrically loaded arc spot weld connecting sheets and
supporting member shall be computed as the smaller of
(555.2-10) either Eq. 555.2-12 or Eq. 555.2-13 as follows. The safety
factor and resistance factors shall be used to determine the
n= 2. 20 (ASD) </) = 0. 70 (LRFD) allowable strength or design strength in accordance with the
applicable design method in Section 551.4, 551.5.
where
ttd.e 2 (555.2-12)
Pn=-4-Fxx
Nominal shear strength [resistance] of sheet-to-
sheet connection
Total combined base steel thickness ( exclusive of (555.2-13)
t
coatings) of sheets involved in shear transfer above
plane of maximum shear transfer
For panel and deck applications:
Average diameter f arc spot weld at mid-thickness
of t. See Figure 555- 7 for diameter definitions
(d- t)
n= 2. 50 (ASD) </) = 0. 60 (LRFD)

For panel and deck applications:

n= 3. 00 (ASD) </) = 0. 50 (LRFD)

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The following limits shall apply: where

I. t daFu S 13. 34 kN, Nominal shear strength [resistance] of arc seam

weld
2. Effective width of seam weld at fused surfaces
= 0. 7d - 1. St (555.2-16)
3. Fxx ~ 410 MPa
where
4. Fu S 565 MPa (of connecting sheets), and
d Width of arc seam weld
L Length of seam weld not including circular ends
(For computation purposes, L shall not exceed
See Section 555.2.2.1 for definitions of variables. 3d)
da = Average width of seam weld
For eccentrically loaded arc spot welds subjected to an (d - t) for single or double sheets (555.2-17)
uplift tension load, the nominal tensile strength shall be Fu, F xx, and t = Values as defined in Section 555.2.2.1
taken as 50 percent of the above value.
The minimum edge distance shall be as determined for the
For connections having multiple sheets, the strength shall be arc spot weld in accordance with Section 555.2.2.1.
determined by using the sum of the sheet thickness as given See Figure 555.9 for details.
by Eq. 555.2.2-2.

At the side lap connection within a deck system, the

nominal tensile strength of the weld connection shall be 70
percent of the above values.

Where it is shown by measurement that a given weld

procedure consistently gives a larger effective diameter, de,
or average diameter, da, as applicable, this larger diameter
shall be permitted to be used provided the particular
welding procedure used for making those welds is followed.

555.2.3 Arc Seam Welds

Figure 555-8 Arc Seam Welds - Sheet to Supporting
Arc seam welds (See Figure E2.3-l) covered by this Member in Flat Position
Specification shall apply on to the following joints:
l. Sheet to thicker supporting member in the flat position,
and
2. Sheet to sheet in the horizontal or flat position.

The nominal shear strength, P n, of arc seam welds shall be

determined by using the smaller of either Eq. 555.2-14 or
Eq. 555 .2-15. The safety factor and resistance factors in
this section shall be used to determine the allowable
strength or design strength in accordance with the
applicable design method in Section 551.4, 551.5.

ttd;
r; = [
2
-4-+Lde] 0. 75Fxx (555.2-14)

Figure 555-9 Edge Distances for Arc Seam Welds

Pn = 2. St Fu(O. 25L + 0. 96da) (555.2-15)

n= 2. 55 (ASD) q, = 0. 60 (LRFD)

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555.2.4 Fillets Welds

Fillet welds covered by this Specification shall apply to the

welding of joints in any position, either sheet to sheet, or
sheet to thicker steel member.

The nominal shear strength, P n, of a fillet weld shall be

determined in accordance with this section. The
corresponding safety factors and resistance factors given in
this section shall be used to determine the allowable
strength or design strength in accordance with the
applicable design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5.

I. For longitudinal loading:

For L/t < 25 Figure 555-11 Fillet Welds -T Joint

0. 01L) In addition, t > 2. 50 mm, the nominal strength

P n = ( 1--- t LtF u
(555.2-18)
determined in accordance with (I) and (2) shall not exceed
the following value of P n:
n= 2. 55 (ASD) <f, = 0. 60 (LRFD)

For L/t 2:: 25 r; = 0. 75tw L Fxx (555.2-21)

v; = 0. 75 t L Fu (555.2-19)
n= 2. 55 (ASD) <f, = 0. 60 (LRFD)
!l = 3. 05 (ASD) <f, = 0. 50 (LRFD)
2. For transverse loading: where

P n = Nominal strength of fillet weld

(555.2-20)
L = Length of fillet weld
Fu and Fxx = Values as defined in Section 555.2.2.1
n= 2. 35 (ASD) <f, = 0. 65 (LRFD)
tw = Effective throat .
where 0. 707w1 or 0. 707w2, whichever is smaller. A
larger effective throat is permitted if measurement
shows that the welding procedure to be used
t = Least value oft1 or t2, as shown in Figures 555.10
consistently yields a larger value of tw
and 555.11)
where

w1 and w2 = leg of weld (see Figures 555-10 and 555-11)

and w1 s t1 in lap joints

555.2.5 Flare Groove Welds

Flare groove welds covered by this Specification shall apply

to welding of joints in any position, either sheet to sheet for
flare-V groove welds, sheet to sheet for flare-bevel groove
welds or sheet to thicker steel member for flare-bevel
groove welds.

Figure555-IO Fillet Welds - Lap Joint The nominal shear strength, P n, of a flare groove weld shall
be determined in accordance with this section. The
corresponding safety factors and resistance factors given in
this section shall be used to determine the allowable

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strength or design strength in accordance with the where

applicable design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5.
Nominal strength of flare groove weld
1. For flare-bevel groove welds, transverse loading (see
Figure 555-12) Thickness of welded member as defined in Figures
555-12 to 555-18

e; = 0.833 i t.r; (555.2-22)

p

.G = 2. 55 (ASD) <p = 0. 60 (LRFD)

Figure 555-13 Shear in Flare Bevel Groove Weld

Figure 555-12 Flare-Bevel Groove Weld

2. For flare groove welds, longitudinal loading (see

Figures 555-13 through 555-18):
p

a. Fort~ tw < 2t or if the lip height, h, is less than

weld length, L:

Pn=0.75tLFu (555.2-23)

Figure 555-14 Shear in Flare V-Groove Weld

.G = 2. 80 (ASD) <p = 0. 55 (LRFD)

b. For tw ~ 2t with the lip height, h, equal to or greater

than weld length, L:

Pn=1.50tLFu (555.2-24)

.G = 2. 80 (ASD) <p = 0. 55 (LRFD)

In addition, for t > 2. 50 mm, the nominal strength

determined in accordance with (a) and (b) shall not exceed
the value of P n calculated in accordance with Eq. 555.2-25)

(555.2-25)

.G = 2. 55 (ASD) <p = 0. 60 (LRFD)

Figure 555-15 Flare Bevel Groove Weld (Filled flush to

surface, w 1 R) =
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-,t,.. L = Length or weld

----- s
(Eq. E2.5·2)
f II and F.r:c = Values as defined in Section 555.2.2.1
h = II igh1 of hp
I rtstw<2t tw = Effect i vc throat of flare groove weld filled flush to
h<L surfs ·e ( cc Figuri.; 555-15 and 555-16):
(5/16)R for flare bevel groove weld
s
(1/2)R when R 1/2 in. (12.77 mm) for flare
V-groove weld
(3/8)R when R > 1/2 in. (12.77 mm) for flare
V-groove weld
Effective throat of flare groove weld not filled flush
to surface:
0. 707w1 or 0. 707w2, whichever is smaller (see
Figures 555-17 and 555-18)
A larger effective throat than those above is
Figure 555-16 Flare Bevel Groove Weld (Filled flush to permitted if measurement shows that the welding
surface, w1 R) = procedure to be used consistently yields a larger
value oftw
t
where
--.---- -.f r-
. R = Radius of outside bend surface
w1 and Wz = Leg of weld (see Figures 555-17 and 555-18)

555.2.6 Resistance Welds

The nominal shear strength, P n, of spot welds shall be

determined in accordance with this section. The safety
factor and resistance factors given in this section shall be
used to determine the allowable strength or design strength
in accordance with the .applicable design method in Section
551.4,or551.5.

Figure 555-17 Flare Bevel Groove Weld (Not filled flush to cp = 0. 65 (LRFD)
n= 2. 35 (ASD)
surface, w 1 > R)
I. When tis in millimeters and P n is in kN:
t

----- "1 r- For 0. 25 mm~ t s 3. 56 mm

e; = 5. 51t1.47 (555.2-26)

For 3. 56 mm :5 t :5 4. 57 mm

r; = 7.6t+ 8.57 (555.2-27)

where

pn Nominal strength [resistance] of resistance weld

t Thickness of thinnest outside sheet

Figure 555-18 Flare Bevel Groove Weld (Not filled flush to

surface, w1 < R)

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555.2.7 Rupture in Net Section of Members other 555.3 Bolted Connection

than Flat Sheets (Shear Lag)
The following design criteria and the requirements
The nominal tensile strength of a welded member shall be stipulated in Section 555.3(a) of Section C-1 and C-2 shall
determined in accordance with Section 553.2. For rupture apply to bolted connections used for cold-formed steel
and/ or yielding in the effective net section of the connected structural members in which the thickness of the thinnest
part, the nominal tensile strength, P n- shall be determined connected part is less than 5 mm. For bolted connection in
in accordance with Eq. 555.2-28. The safety factor and which the thickness of the thinnest connected part is equal
resistance factors given in this section shall be used to to or greater than 5 mm, the specifications and standards
determine the allowable strength or design strength in stipulated in Section 555.3(a) of Section 553-3 or 552 shall
accordance with the applicable design method in Section apply.
551.4, or 551.5.
Bolts, nuts, and washers conforming to one of the following
ASTM specification shall be approved for use under this
Specification:
n = 2. 50 (ASD) cf, = 0. 60 (LRFD)
ASTM A 194/ Al 94M, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for
where Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Temperature Service
Fu = Tensile strength of the connected part as
ASTM A307 (Type A), Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs,
determined in accordance with Section 551.2.1 or
60,000 PSI Tensile Strength
551.2.3.2.
Ae = AU, effective net area with U defined as follows: ASTM A325, Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105
When the load is transmitted only by transverse welds: ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

A Area of directly connected elements

ASTM A325M, High Strength Bolts for Structural Steel
u 1.0 Joints [Metric]

When the load is transmitted only by longitudinal welds or ASTM A354 (Grade BD), Quenched and Tempered Alloy
by longitudinal welds in combination with transverse welds: Steel Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
(for diameter of bolt smaller than 12 mm.)
A Gross area of member, Ag
ASTM A449, Quenched and Tempered Steel Bolts and
u 1.0 for members when load is transmitted directly
Studs (for diameter of bolt smaller than 12 mm)
to all of the cross-sectional elements

Otherwise the reduction coefficient U shall be determined ASTM A490, Heat-Treated Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksi
in accordance with (a) or (b ): Minimum Tensile Strength

For angle members ASTM a490M, High Strength Steel Bolts, Classes 10.9 and
10.9.3, for Structural Steel Joints [Metric]
U = 1.0-1.20:X/L < 0.9 (555.2-29)
ASTM A563, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
but U 2:'. 0.4
ASTM A563M, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric]
For channel members
ASTM F436, Hardened Steel Washers
U = 1. 0 - 0. 36x/L < 0. 9 (555.2-30)
ASTM F36M, Hardened Steel Washers [Metric]
but U 2:'. 0. 5
ASTM F844, Washers, Steel, Plain (Flat), Unhardened for
where General Use

Distance from shear plane to centroid of cross- ASTM F959, Compressible Washer-type Direct Tension
section Indicators for Use with Strnctural Fasteners
L Length of longitudinal weld
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Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners [Metric] Table 555.3-1 Bearing Factor, C

When other than the above are used, drawings shall indicate Ratio of Fastener
clearly the type and size of fasteners to be employed and the Thickness of
Diameter to
nominal strength assumed in design. Connected Part 1,
Member c
mm
Thickness. d/t
Bolts shall be installed and tightened to achieve satisfactory d t < 10 3.0
performance of the connections. 0.60 ~ t ~ 5.0 10 s d/t s 22 4 - O.l(d/t)
d/t > 22 1.8
555.3.1 Shear, Spacing, and Edge Distance
Table 555.3-2 Modification Factor, mf, for Type of Bearing
See Section 555.3. l of the Section 553-3 or B for the onnection
provisions of this section
Type of Bearing Connection m
555.3.2 Rupture in Net Section (Shear Lag)
Single Shear and Outside Sheets of
Double Shear Connection with Washers 1.00
See Section 555.3.2 of the Section 553-3 or 552 for the
under Both Bolt Head and Nut
provisions of this section.
Single Shear and Outside Sheets of
555.3.3 Bearing Double Shear Connection without
0.75
Washers under Both Bolt Head and
The nominal bearing trength f bolted connections shall be Nut, or with only One Washer
determined in a ·c rdance with Sections 555.3.3.1 and
Inside Sheet of Double Shear 1.33
55.3.3.2. For condition not shown, the available bearing
Connection with or without Washers
strength of bolte I connections shall be determined by tests.

555.3.3.1 Strength without Consideration of Bolt 555.3.3.2 Strength with Consideration of Bolt Hole
Hole Deformation Deformation

When deformation around the bolt holes is not a design When deformation around a bolt hole is a design
consideration, the nominal bearing trength, Pn, of the consideration, the nominal bearing trenglh, P11 hall be
connected sheet for each loaded bolt hall be determined in calculated in accordance with Eq, 555.3-2. The safely
accordance with Eq, 555.3-1. The safety factor and factor and resistance factors given in Lhi ection shall be
resistance factors given in this section hall be use I lo used to determine the a ailablc strength factored in
determine the allowable strength or design strength in accordance with the applicable design method in Section
accordance with the applicabl design method in ection 551.4, 551.5. In addition, the a ailable strength shall not
551.4, or 551.5. exceed the available strength obtained in accordance , ith
Section 555.3.3.1.
r« = CmrdtFu (555.3-1)
P11 = (4.64at+ 1.53)dtFu (555.3-2)
n = 2. 50 (ASD) </) = 0. 60 (LRFD)
n= 2. 22 (ASD) </) = 0. 65 (LRFD)
where
where

c Bearing factor, determined in accordance with

a Coefficient for conversion of units
Table 555.3-1
mr = Modification factor for type of bearing = 0. 0394 for SI units (with tin mm)
connection, which shall be determined according
to Table 555.3-2 See Section 555.3.3.1 for definitions of other variables
d Nominal bolt diameter
t Uncoated sheet thickness 555.3.4 Shear and Tension in Bolts
Fu = Tensile strength of sheet as defined in Section
551.2.1 or 551.2.2 See Section 555.3.4 of the Section 553-3 or 552 for
provisions provided in this section.

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555.4 Screw Connections 555.4.2 Minimum Edge and End Distances

All Section 555.4 requirements shall apply to screws with The distance from the center of a fastener to the edge of any
(2. 0 mm) ::; d ::; 6. 5 mm. The screws shall be thread- part shall not be less than 1. 5d. If the end distance is
forming or thread-cutting, with or without a self-drilling parallel to the force on the fastener, the nominal shear
point. Screws shall be installed and tightened in accordance strength per screw, P ns, shall be limited by Section
with the manufacturer's recommendations. 555.4.3.2.

The nominal screw connection strengths shall also be 555.4.3 Shear

limited by Section 553.2.
555.4.3.l Connection Shear Limited by Tilting and
For diaphragm applications, Section 554.5 shall be used. Bearing

Except where otherwise indicated, the following safety The nominal shear strength per screw, P ns- shall be
factor or resistance factor shall be used to determine the determined in accordance with this section.
allowable strength or design strength in accordance with the
applicable design method in Section 551.4, or 551.5. 1. For tzlt1 :<:::: 1. 0, Pns shall be taken as the smallest of

n= 3. 00 (ASD) <J, = 0. 50 (LRFD)

Pns = 4. 2 ( t2 3 d )1/2 Fu2 (555.4-1)
Alternatively, design values for a particular application shall
be permitted to be based on tests, with the safety factor, n, (555.4-2)
and the resistance factor, <J,, determined according to
Section 556. (555.4-3)

The following notation shall apply to Section 555.4:

2. For tzlt1 ~ 2. 5, P ns shall be taken as the smaller of
d Nominal screw diameter (555.4-4)
dh = Screw head diameter or hex washer head
integral washer diameter
(555.4-5)
Steel washer diameter
= Effective pull-over resistance diameter
= Nominal shear strength per screw 3. For 1. 0 < ti/t1 < 2. 5, Pns shall be calculated by
Nominal shear strength of screw as reported by linear interpolation between the above two cases.
manufacturer of determined by independent
laboratory testing 555.4.3.2 Connection Shear Limited by End Distance
Pnot = Nominal pull-out strength per screw
e.; Nominal pull-over strength per screw See Section 555.4.3.2 of the Section 553-3
provisions of this section.
or 552 for
Pts Nominal tension strength of screw as reported
by manufacturer or determined by independent
laboratory testing 555.4.3.3 Shear in Screws
= Thickness of member in contact with screw
head or washer The nominal shear strength of the screw shall be taken as
= Thickness of member not in contact with screw r.;
head or washer
In lieu of the value provided Section 555 .4, the safety factor
= Lesser of depth of penetration and thickness t2 or the resistance factor shall be permitted to be determined
Tensile strength of member in contact with in accordance with Section 556.1 and shall be taken as
screw head or washer
1. 25.n::; 3. 0 (ASD), or <J,/1. 25 2::: 0. 5 (LRFD).
= Tensile strength of member not in contact with
screw head or washer

555.4.1 Minimum Spacing

The distance between the centers of fasteners shall not be

less than 3d.

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555.4.4 Tension

For screws that carry tension, the head of the screw or

washer, if a washer is provided, shall have a diameter dh or
dw not less than 8 mm. Washers shall be at least 1.3 mm
thick.

555.4.4.1 Pull-Out

The nominal pull-out strength, P not, shall be calculated as

follows:

(555.4-6)

555.4.4.2 Pull-Over

The nominal pull-over strength [resistance], P nov, shall be (2) Flat Steel Washer beneath Hex Washer Screw Head
calculated as follows: (HWH has Integral Solid Washer)

(555.4- 7)

where

d' w == Effective pull-over diameter determined in

accordance with (a), (b), or (c) as follows:
1. For a round head, a hex head (Figure 555-19), or hex ......c==========:1.c_!~
washer head (Figure 555-19 (2)) screw with an
independent and solid steel washer beneath the screw
i--~----~---~=1~
head.

0 dw
(3) Domed Washer (Non-Solid) beneath Screw Head
Figure 555.19 Screw Pull-Over with Washer

(555.4-8)

1·
db .,
r ·1 where

dh Screw head diameter or hex washer head integral

i---t=========L. =-i ~ washer diameter
--------------- .=1 t2 tw Steel washer thickness
dw Steel washer diameter

2. For a round head, a hex head, or hex washer head screw

(l) Flat Steel Washer beneath Hex Head Screw Head without an independent washer beneath the screw head:

d' w == dh but not larger than 12 mm

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I. 0. 0285 in. (0. 724 mm) $ t1 s

3. For a domed (non-solid and independent) washer 0. 0445 in. (1. 130 mm),
beneath the screw head (Figure 555-19(3)), it is
2. No. 12 and No. 14 self-drilling screw with or without
permissible to use d' w was calculated in Eq. 555.4-8, washers,
with dh, tw, and t1 as defined in Figure 555.19(3). In
the equation, d' w cannot exceed 16 mm. Alternatively, 3. dw::; 0. 75 in. (19.1 mm),
pull-over design values for domed washers, including
the safety factor, fl, and the resistance factor, <J,, shall 4. F u1 s 483 MPa, and
be permitted to be determined by test in accordance
with Section 556.
5.
555.4.4.3 Tension in Screws
For eccentrically loaded connections that produce a non-
The nominal tension strength of the screw shall be taken as uniform pull-over force on the fastener, the nominal pull-
r.; over strength shall be taken as 50 percent of P nov·

In lieu of the value provided in Section 555.4, the safety 555.4.5.2 LRFD Method
factor or the resistance factor shall be permitted to be
determined in accordance with Section 556.1 and shall be For screw connections subjected to a combination of shear
taken as s
1. 25.{l 3. 0 (ASD), or and tension forces, the following requirements shall be met:
<f,/1.25 ~ 0. 5 (LRFD).
Q T
p + 0. 71- ::; 1. 10</J (555.4-12)
555.4.5 Combined Shear and Pull-Over ns Pnov

555. .4.5.1 ASD Method In addition, Q and T shall not exceed the corresponding
design strength [factored resistance] determined in
For screw connection subjected to a combination of shear accordance with Section 555.4.3 and 555.4.4, respectively.
and tension forces, the following requirement shall be met:
Q T 1.10 where
-+0.71--::;-- (555.4-9)
r; r.; fl Q Required shear strength of connection
Vu forLRFD
In addition, Q and T shall not exceed the corresponding T Required tension strength of connection
allowable strength determined by Section 555.4.3 and = Tu forLRFD
555.4.4, respectively. r; Nominal shear strength of connection
:=
where 2. 7t1dF U1 (555.4-13)

Q = Required allowable shear strength of connection r.; Nominal pull-over strength [resistance] of
T Required allowable tension strength of connection connection
Nominal shear strength of connection (555.4-14)
2. 7t1dF u1 (555.4-10)
r.; Nominal pull-over strength of connection
where
1. 5t1dwF u1 (555.4-1 I)
dw Larger of screw head diameter or washer
where diameter
<J, 0.65 LRFD
dw Larger of screw head diameter or washer
diameter Eq. 555.4-12 shall be valid connections that meet the
n 2.35 following limits:

Eq. 555.4-9 shall be valid for connections that meet the

following limits:
1. 0. 75 mm s; t1 s 1. 15 mm,

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2.
No. 12 and No. 14 self-drilling screw with or without SECTION 556
washers, TESTS FOR SPECIAL CASES
3. «;« 19 mm, Tests shall be made by an independent testing laboratory or
by a testing laboratory of a manufacturer.
4. F u1 ::; 483 MPa, and
The provisions of Section 556 shall not apply to cold-
5. formed steel diaphragms. Refer to Section 554.5.

556.1 Tests for Determining Structural Performance

For eccentrically loaded connections that produce a non-
uniform pull-over force on the fastener, the nominal pull- 556.1.1 Load and Resistance Factor Design and
over strength shall be taken as 50 percent of P nov· Limit States Design

555.5 Rupture Any structural performance that is required to be established

by tests shall be evaluated in accordance with the following
See Section 555.5 of Section 553-3 or 552 for the performance procedure:
provisions of this section.
1. Evaluation of the test results shall be made on the basis
555.5 Connecting to Other Materials of the average value of test data resulting from tests of
not fewer than three identical specimens, provided the
555.6.1 Bearing deviation of any individual test result from the average
value obtained from all tests does not exceed ± I 5
Provisions shall be made to tran fer bearing forces from percent. If such deviation from the average value
steel components overed by this pe ification to adjacent exceeds 15 percent, more te ls of the same kind hall be
structural c mp nents made of other materials. made until the deviation of any incli idual test re ult
from the average value obtained from all t sts doe not
555.6.2 Tension exceed ±15 percent or until at lea t three additional
tests have been made. No test result shall e eliminated
The pull-over shear/ t nsion forces in the steel sheet around unless a rationale for its exclusion is given. The
the head of the fastener shall be considered, as well as the average value of all tests made hall then be- regarded
pull-out force re ulting from axial loads and bending as the nominal strength, Rn, for the series of the tests.
mom nts transmitted onto the fastener from various Rn and the coefficient of variation Vp of the test
adjacent structural components in the assembly. results shall be determined by statistical analysis.

The nominal tensile strength of the fastener and the nominal 2. The strength of the tested elements, assemblies,
embedment strength of the adjacent structural component connections, or members shall satisfy Eq. 556.1-1 or
shall be determined by applicable product code approvals, Eq. 556.1-2 as applicable.
product specifications, product literature, or combination
thereof. forLRFD (556.1-1)

555.6.3 Shear
where
Provisions shall be made to transfer shearing forces from
steel components covered by thi • pecificati n to adjacent Requir d strength (factored loads] based
structural component made of other materials. The on the most critical load combination
required shear and/or bearing strength on the reel determined in accordance with ection
component shall not exceed that allowed by this 551.5.1.2 for LRFD. Yi and Q l are load
pecification. Th available shear strength on the fasteners fact r and load effects respectively
and other material shall not be exceeded. Embedment Resistance factor
requirements shall be met. Provisi ns shall als be made
for shearing forces in combination with other forces.

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where The listing in Table 556-1 shall not exclude the use of
other documented statistical data if they are established
C </J calibration coefficient from sufficient results on material properties and
1.52 for LRFD fabrication.
1.6 for LRFD for beams having tension
flange through-fastened to deck or sheathing For steels not listed in Section 551.2.1, values of MM
and with compression flange laterally and
unbraced V M shall be determined by the statistical analysis for
Mm Mean value of material factor, M, listed in the materials used.
Table 556-1 for type of component involved
Fm Mean value of fabrication factor, F, listed in When distortions interfere with the proper functioning
Table 556-1 for type of component involved of the specimen in actual use, the load effects based on
Pm Mean value of professional factor, P, for the critical load combination at the occurrence of the
tested component acceptable distortion shall also satisfy Eq. 556.1-1 (a) or
== 1.0 Eq. 556.1-2, as applicable, except that the resistance
e Natural logarithmic base factor cJ, shall be taken as unity and the load factor for
2.718 dead load shall be taken as 1.0.
Po Target reliability index
3. The mechanical properties of the steel sheet shall be
2.5 for structural members and 3.5 for
connections for LRFD determined based on representative samples of the
1.5 for LRFD for beams having tension material taken from the test specimen or the flat sheet
flange through-fastened to deck or sheathing used to form the test specimen. Mechanical properties
and with compression flange laterally reported by the steel supplier shall not be used in the
unbraced evaluation of the test results. If the yield stress of the
Coefficient of variation of material factor steel from which the tested sections are formed is larger
listed in Table 556-1 for type of component than the specified value, the test results shall be
involved adjusted down to the specified minimum yield stress of
= Coefficient of variation of fabrication factor the steel that the manufacturer intends to use. The test
listed in Table 556-1 for type of component results shall not be adjusted upward if the yield stress
involved of the test specimen is less than the minimum specified
yield stress. Similar adjustments shall be made on the
Cp Correction factor
basis of tensile strength instead of yield stress where
(1 + 1/n) m/(m- 2) forn ~ 4 tensile strength js the critical factor.
== 5.7forn=3
Consideration shall also be given to any variation or
where differences between the design thickness and the
n Number of tests thickness of the specimens used in the tests.
m Degrees of freedom
n-1
VP Coefficient of variation oftest results, but not
less than 6.5 percent
VQ Coefficient of variation of load effect
0.21 for LRFD
0.43 for LRFD for beams having tension
flange through-fastened to deck or sheathing
and with compression flange laterally
unbraced
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Table 556-1 Statistical Data for the Determination of Welds

Resistance Factor • Plate Failure 1.10 0.80 1.00 0.15
Flare Groove Welds
Type of Component MM VM Fm v, • Shear Strength of
!. IO 0.10 1.00 0.10
Transverse Stiffeners I. IO 0.10 1.00 0.05 Welds
Shear Stiffeners 1.00 0.06 1.00 0.05 • Plate Failure 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.10
Tension Members I.JO 0.10 1.00 0.05 Resistance Welds l.10 0.10 1.00 0.10
Flexural members I.IO 0.10 1.00 0.05 Bolted Connections
• Bending Strength 1.00 0.06 1.00 0.05 • Shear Strength of
1.10 0.08 1.00 0.05
• Lateral Torsional Bolts
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05
Buckling Strength • Tensile Strength of
1.10 0.08 1.00 0.05
• One Flange Through Bolts
1.10
Fastened to Deck or 0.10 1.00 0.05 • Minimum Spacing
1.10 0.08 1.00 0.05
Sheathing and Edge Distance
• Shear Strength 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05 • Tension Strength on
1.10 0.08 1.00 0.05
• Combined Bending Net Section
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05
and Shear • Bearing Strength I.IO 0.08 1.00 0.05
• Web Crippling Screw Connections
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05
StrcngLh Shear Strength of Screw I.IO 0.10 1.00 0.10
• Combined Bending Tensile Strength of
l.10 0.10 1.00 0.05 I.IO 0.10 1.00 0.10
and Web Cripnlinz Screw
Concentrically Loaded Minimum spacing and
1.10 0.10 l.00 0.10
Compression 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05 Ed!le Distance
Members Tension Strength on Net
1.10 0.10 l.00 0.10
Combined Axial and Section
1.05 0.10 1.00 0.05
Bending Tilting and Bearing
1.10 0.08 1.00 0.05
Cylindrical Tubular Strength
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05
Members Pull-Out 1.10 0.10 l.00 0.10
• Bending Strength 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05 Pull-Over 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.10
• Axial Compression 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05 Combined Shear and
1.10 0.10 l.00 0.10
Wall Studs and Wall Pull-Over
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05 Connections Not Listed.
Studs Assemblies 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.15
• Wall Studs in Above
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.05
Compression
• Wall Studs in 556.1.2 Allowable StrengthDesign
I.JO 0.10 1.00 0.05
Bending
Where the composition or configuration of elements,
• Wall Studs with
1.05 0.10 1.00 0.05 assemblies, connections or details of cold-formed steel
Combined Axial and
structural members are such that calculation of their
Bending
strength cannot be made in accordance with the provisions
Structural Members not
1.00 0.10 1.00 0.05 of thi pe i ficati n, th ir structural performance shall be
listed above
established from te l and evaluated in accordance with
Welded Connections
Section 556.1.1, except as modified in this section for
Arc Spot Welds
allowable strength design.
• Shear Strength of
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.10
Welds The allowable strength shall be calculated as follows:
• Tensile Strength of
1.10 0.10 1.00 0.10
Weld (556.1-3)
• Plate Failure I.JO 0.08 1.00 0.15
Arc Seam Welds where
• Shear Strength of the
I.JO 0.10 l.00 0.10 Rn = average value of all test results
Welds
• Plate Tearing 1.10 0.10 1.00 0.10 .n = Safety factor
Fillet Welds = 1.6
(556.1-4)
• Shear Strength of I.JO 0.10 1.00 0.10

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where a portion of the web of such flat width ration that the
value of p for the specimen is unity.
q, = A value evaluated in accordance with Section
556.1.1 d. For acceptance and control purposes, one full section
test shall be made from each master coil.
The required strength shall be determined from nominal
loads and load combinations as described in Section 55 l .4.
At the option of the manufacturer, either tension or
compression tests shall be permitted to be used for
556.2 Tests for Confirming Structural Performance
routine acceptance and control purposes, provided the
manufacturer demonstrates that such tests reliably
For structural members, connections, and assemblies for
indicate the yield stress of the section when subjected
which the nominal strength is computed in accordance with
to the kind of stress under which the member is to be
this Specification or its specific references, confirmatory
used.
tests shall be permitted to be made to demonstrate the
strength is not Jess than the nominal strength, Rn, specified 556.3.2 Flat Elements of Formed Sections
in this Specification or its specific references for the type of
behavior involved.
Tests for determining mechanical properties of flat elements
of formed sections and representative mechanical properties
556.3 Tests for Determining Mechanical Properties of virgin steel to be used in Section 551. 7 .2 shall be made in
accordance with this section.
556.3.1 Full Section
The yield stress of flats, F yf, shall be established by means
Tests for determination of mechanical properties of full
of a weighted average of the yield stresses of standard
sections to be used in Section 551.7.2 shall be conducted in
tensile coupons taken longitudinally from the flat portions
accordance with this section.
of a representative cold-formed member. The weighted
average shall be the sum of the products of the average
I. Tensile testing procedures shall agree with ASTM
yield stress for each flat portion times its cross-sectional
A370.
area, divided by the total area of flats in the cross-section.
Although the exact number of such coupons will depend on
2. Compressive yield stress determinations shall be made
the shape of the member, i.e., on the number of flats in the
by means of compression tests of short specimens of
cross-section, at least one tensile coupon shall be taken from
the section. See AISI S902.
the middle of each flat. If the actual virgin yield stress
The compressive yield stress shall be taken as the exceeds the specified minimum yield stress, the yield stress
smaller value of either the maximum compressive of the flats, F vt: sh~ll be adjusted by multiplying the test
strength of the sections divided by the cross-sectional values by the ratio of the specified minimum yield stress to
area or the stress defined by one of the following the actual virgin yield stress.
methods:
556.3.3 Virgin Steel
a. For sharp yielding steel, the yield stress is determined
by the autographic diagram method or by the total The following provisions shall apply to steel produced to
strain under load method. other than the ASTM Specifications listed in
Section 551.2.1 whe? used in sections for whic~ t~e
b. For gradual yielding steel, the yield stress is determined increased yield stress of the steel after cold forming is
by the strain under load method or by the 0.2 percent computed from the virgin steel properties in accordance
offset method. with Section 551. 7 .2. For acceptance and control purposes,
at least four tensile specimens shall be taken from each
When the total strain under load method is used, there master coil for the establishment of the representative
shall be evidence that the yield stress so determined values of the virgin tensile yield stress and tensile strength.
agrees within 5 percent with the yield stress that would Specimens shall be taken longitudinally from the quarter
be determined by the 0.2 percent offset method. points of the width near the outer end of the coil.

c. Where the principal effect of the loading to which the

member will be subjected in service will be to produce
bending stresses, the yield stress shall be determined
for the flanges only. In determining such yield stress,
each specimen shall consist of one complete flange plus

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Tl N 557 Since the occurrence of full design wind or earthquake

loads is too infrequent to warrant consideration in fatigue
DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL design, the evaluation of fatigue resistance shall not be
U TURALMEl\lJBE A D required for wind load applications in buildings. If the live
load stress range is less than the threshold stress range,
CONNE TION FOR CYCLIC FrH, given in Table 557.1, evaluation of fatigue strength
LOADIN (FATI UE) shall also not be required.

This design procedure shall apply to cold-formed steel

structural members and connections subject to cyclic
loading within the elastic range of stresses of frequency and
magnitude sufficient to initiate cracking and progressive
failure (fatigue).

557.1 General

When cyclic loading is a design consideration, the

provisions of this chapter shall apply to stresses calculated
on the basis of unfactored loads. The maximum permitted
tensile stress due to unfactored loads shall be 0. 66 F y·

Stress range shall be defined as the magnitude of the change

in stress due to the application or removal of the unfactored
live load. In the case of a stress reversal, the stress range
shall be computed as the sum of the absolute values of
maximum repeated tensile and compressive stresses or the
sum of the absolute values of maximum shearing stresses of
opposite direction at the point of probable crack initiation.

Table 557-1 Fatigue Design parameters for Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Threshold
Stress Reference
Description Constant Cr FrH
Category Figure
(Ma)
As-received base metal and components with
as-rolled surfaces, including sheard edges and 3.2xl010 172 557-l
cold formed comers
As-received base metal and weld metal in
members connected by continuous longitudinal II l.Oxl 010 103 557-2
welds
Welded attachments to a plate or a beam,
transverse fillet welds, and continuous
557.1-3
longitudinal fillet welds less than or equal to III 3.2xl09 110
557.1-4
50mm, bolt and screw connections and spot
welds
Longitudinal fillet weldsed attachments greater
than 50mm parallel to the direction of the
IV l.Ox109 62 557.1-4
applied stress, and intermittent welds parallel to
the direction of the applied force.

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ShearEd&es

I
Cold-FormedCorner
Weld
,I I

Cold-formedSteel Channels,Stresscategory I
Welded I Beam, Stress Category II
Figure 557-1 Typical Detail for Stress Category I
Figure 557-2 Typical Detail for Stress Category

'fyplcal Plata

I
1---r---·-· I

·-·- -· ·-·-· -·-·-·- t-·-·{I

~---t---------1---- '
L '
(1) TransverseWelds, C8t,goryIll (b) Lo=lnal Welds
For 111 , 1.$ 2 In. (50.8 mm)
For Cete&ofY IV, 2 In. (50.8 mm)< LS 4 In. (102 mm)

Figure 557-3 Typical Attachments for Stress Categories III and IV

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Evaluation of fatigue strength shall not be required if the For axially 1 ade 1 angle members, where the center f
number of cycles of application of live load is less than gravity of the conn cling welds lies beu een the line or tic
20,000. center of gra ity of the angle cross- ection and the center of
the c nnectcd I g, the effects of' eccentricity shall be
The fatigue strength determined by the provisions of this ignored. If the center of gravity o lhe nne ·ting wcl I. lie
chapter shall be applicable to structures with corrosion outside this zone, the total stresses, including those due to
protection or subject only to non-aggressive atmospheres. joint eccentricity, shall be included in the calculation of
stress range.
The fatigue strength determined by the provisions of this
chapter shall be applicable only to structures subject to 557.3 Design Stress Range
temperatures not exceeding 300°F (149°C).
The range of stress at service loads [ specified] shall not
The contract documents shall either provide complete exceed the design stress range computed using Eq. 557-1
details including weld sizes, or specify the planned cycle for all stress categories as follows:
life and the maximum range of moments, shear, and
reactions for the connections. 0.333
FsR = ( aC,!N ) ~ FTH (557.3-1)

where

• • 0 0 FsR
a
Design stress range
Coefficient for conversion of units
• • 0 0 329 for SI units
Constant from Table 557-1

........_. . ... Number of stress range fluctuations in design life

Number of stress range fluctuations per day x 365
x years of design life
Threshold fatigue stress range, maximum stress
Figure 557-4 Typical Attachments for Stress Category III
range for indefinite design life from Table 557-1
557.2 Calculation of Maximum Stresses and Stress
557.4 Bolts and Threaded Parts
Ranges
For mechanically fastened-connections loaded in shear, the
Calculated stresses shall be based upon elastic analysis.
maximum range of stress in connected material at service
Stresses shall not be amplified by stress concentration
loads shall not exceed the design stress range computed
factors for geometrical discontinuities.
c
using Eq. 557.3-1. The factor 1 shall be taken as 22 x 108.
For bolts and threaded rods subject to axial tension, the The threshold stress, FrH, shall be taken as 48 MPa.
calculated stresses shall include the effects of prying action,
if applicable. In the case of axial stress combined with For not-fully-tightened high-strength bolts, and threaded
bending, the maximum stresses of each kind shall be those anchor rod with cut ground, or rolled threads, the
determined for concurrent arrangements of applied load. maximum range of ten i le stress on the net tensile area from
applied axial load and moment plus load due to prying
For members having symmetric cross-sections, the fasteners action shall not exceed the design stress range computed
and weld shall be arranged symmetrically about the axis of c
using Eq. 557.3-1. The factor 1 shall be taken as
the member, or the total stresses including those due to 3.9 x 108. The threshold stress, FrH, shall be taken as
eccentricity shall be included in the calculation of the stress 48 MPa. The net tensile area shall be calculated by Eqs.
range. 557.4-1.

At= (n/4)(db - (0. 9382p)]2 for SI units

(557.4-1)
where
At Net tensile area
db Nominal diameter (body or shrank diameter)

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p Pitch (mm per thread for SI units) E I N -1

557.5 Special FabricationRequirements DE IGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL
TRUCTURAL MEM E US NG
Backing bars in welded connections that are parallel to the THE D E 'S ENGTH METH D
stress field shall be permitted to remain in place, and if
used, shall be continuous.
C-1 Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural
Members Using the Direct Strength Method
Backing bars that are perpendicular to the stress field; if
used, shall be removed and the joint back gouged and
C-1.1 GeneralProvisions
welded.
C-1.1.1 Applicability
Flame cut edges subject to cyclic stress ranges shall have a
surface roughness not to exceed 2 5 µm in accordance with The provisions of this Section shall be permitted to be used
ASME 846.1.
to determine the nominal axial (P n) and flexural (Mn)
strengths of cold-formed steel members. Sections C.1.2.1
Re-entrant comers at cuts, copes, and weld access holes
and C.1.2.2 present a method applicable to all cold-formed
shall form a radius of not less than 10 mm by predrilling or
steel columns and beams. Those members meeting the
subpunching and reaming a hole, or by thermal cutting to
geometric and material limitations of Section C.1.1.1.1 for
form the radius of the cut. If the radius portion is formed is
columns and Section C.1.1.1.2 for beams have been
formed by thermal cutting, the cut surface shall be ground
prequalified for use, and the calibrated safety factor, Q, and
to a bright metal contour to provide a radiused transition,
resistance factor, <J,, given in C.1.2.1 and C.1.2.2 shall be
free of notches, with a surface roughness not to exceed not
permitted to apply. The use of the provisions of Section
to exceed 25 µm in accordance with ASME 846.1 or C.1.2.1 and C.1.2.2 for other columns and beams shall be
another equivalent approved standards.
permitted, but the standard fi and <J, factors for ration~!
engineering analysis (Section A 1.2 (b) of the mam
For transverse butt joints in regions of high tensile stress,
Specification) apply. The main American Specification for
run-off tabs shall be used to provide for cascading the weld
the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.
termination outside the finished joint. End dams shall not
be used. Run-off tabs shall be removed and the end of the
Currently, the Direct Strength Method provides no explicit
weld finished flush with the edge of the member.
provisions for members in tension, shear, combined bending
Exception and shear, web crippling, combined bending and web
crippling, or combined axial load and bending (beam-
Run-off tabs shall not be requiredfor sheet material if the
columns). Further, no provisions are given for structural
weldingprocedures used result in smooth.flush edges.
assemblies or connections and joints. As detailed in main
Specification, Section 551.1.2, the provisions of the main
Specification, when applicable, shall be used for all cases
listed above.

It shall be permitted to substitute the nominal strength,

resistance factors, and safety factors from this Appendix for
the corresponding values in Sections 553.3.1, 553.4.1.1,
553.4.1.2, 553.4.1.3, 553.4.1.4, 554.6.1.1, and 554.6.1.2 of
the main Specification.

For members of situations to which the main Specification

is not applicable, the Direct Strength Method · of this
Appendix shall be permitted to be used, as applicable. The
usage of the engineering analysis procedure, as detailed in
Section 5511.2 (b) of the main Specification:

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I. Applicable provisions of the main Specification shall C.1.2 Members

be followed when they exist, and
C.1.2.1 Column Design
2. Increased safety factors, fl, and reduced resistance
factors, cJ,, shall be employed for strength when The nominal axial strength [resistance], P n, shall be the
rational engineering analysis is conducted. minimum of P ne- P nf, and P nd as given in Sections
C.1.2.1.1 to C.1.2.1.3. For columns meeting the geometric
C.1.1.1.1 Pre-qualified Columns and material criteria of Section C.1.1.la, flc and c/Jc shall
be as follows:
Unperforated columns that fall within the geometric and
material limitations given in Table C-1 shall be permitted to n, = 1. 80(ASD) c/Jc = 0. 85(LRFD)
be designed using the safety factor, fl, and resistance factor,
q,,defined in Section C.1.2.1. For all other column , fl and </> of Lh main Specification,
Section 55 I. I .2(b), shall apply. The available strength shall
C.1.1.1.2 Pre-qualified Beams be determined in ac ordanc with applicable method m
Section 551.4. r 551. - r the main Specification.
Unperforated beams that fall within the geometric and
material limitations given in Table C-2 shall be permitted to C.l.2.1.1 Flexural, Torsional, or Flexural-Torsional
be designed using the safety factor, fl, and resistance factor, Buckling
q,,defined in Section C.1.2.2.
The nominal axial strength, P ne, for flexural, torsional, or
C.1.1.2 Elastic Buckling flexural-torsional buckling shall be calculated in accordance
_with the following:
Analysis shall e u ed for Lhe determination of the elastic
buckling loads and/or moment used in thi Appendix. for a. For Ac :5 1. 5
columns, this includes the local, distortional, and overall
buckling load Pere, P cnl, and Pere of ection . l.2. l ). r; = ( 0. 658.il~) Py (C.1-2)
For beam . !hi include the local, distortional and overall
buckling moments (M crb M crti» and Mere or Section b. For Ac :5 1. 5
.1.2.2). In some ca es, for a given c lumn or beam, all
three modes do not xi I. In uch ca cs, the non-exi. ten! 0.877)
Pne= Py (C.1-3)
mode shall b ignored in the calculations of ecti n (~
C. J .2.1 and .1.2.2. Th commentary to thi Appendix
provides guidance on a1 propriare analysis procedures for where
elastic buckling determination.

(C.1-4)
C.1.1.3 Serviceability Determination

The bending deflection al any m ment, M, due to nominal where

loads shal I be permitted to be determined by reducing the
gros m ment of inertia, I g to an effective moment of (C.1-5)
inertia for deflecti n as gi en in Eq .. 1-1: Minimum of the critical elastic column buckling
Pere
load in flexural, torsional, or flexural-torsional
(C.1-1) buckling determined by analysis in accordance
where with Section C. l. l .2

Md = Nominal flexural strength, Mn, defined in Section

C.1.2.2, but with My replaced by M in all
equations of Section C.1.2.2
M Moment due to nominal loads on member to be
considered (M :5 My)

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C.1.1.1.2 Local Buckling C.1.2.2 Beam Design

The nominal axial strength, P ni, for local buckling shall be The nominal flexural strength, Mn, shall be the minimum
calculated in accordance with the following: of Mne, Mnt, and Mnd as given in Sections C.1.2.2.l to
C.1.2.2.3. For beams meeting the geometric and material
1. For At ::5 0. 776 criteria of Section C. I. I .1.2, fib and <Pb shall be as follows:

Pni = Pne (C.1-6) fib = 1. 67(ASD) <Pb = 0. 90(LRFD)

2. For At > 0. 776 For all other beams, .{l and <J, of the main Specification,
Section 551.1.2.(b ), shall apply. The available strength

P nt = [1 - 0. 15 (:~J (:~J
0.4] 0.4 P ne (C.1- 7)
[factored resistance] shall be determined in accordance with
applicable method in Section 551.4, or 551.5 of the main
Specification.
where
C.1.2.2.1 Lateral-Torsional Buckling
(C.1-8)
The nominal flexural strength, Mne, for lateral-torsional
buckling shall be calculated in accordance with the
r; A value as defined in Section C.1.2.1.1 following:
Pert Critical elastic local column buckling load
determined by analysis in accordance with I. For Mere< 0. 56My
Section C.1.1.2
Mne = Mere (C.1-12)
C.1.2.lc Distortional Buckling
2. For 2. 78My 2:: Mere 2:: 0. 56My
The nominal axial strength, P nd, for distortional buckling
shall be calculated in accordance with the following:
(C.1-13)
1. For Ad ~ 0. 561

(C.1-9) 3. For Mere> 2. 7_8My

2. For Ad> 0. 561 (C.1-14)

p;:d )0.6] (p;:d )0.6 where

Pnd = [ 1- 0.25 ( Py (C.1-10)
Mere = Critical elastic lateral-torsional buckling
moment determined by analysis in accordance
where
with Section C.1.1.2
= s1Fy (C.1-15)
(C.1-11)
where

where
= Gross section modulus referenced to the
pY = A value as given in Eq. C.1-5 extreme fiber in first yield
P crd = Critical elastic distortional column buckling load
determined by analysis in accordance with
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C.1.2.2.2 Local Buckling C.1.2.2.3 Distortional Buckling

The nominal flexural strength, M nt, for local buckling shall The nominal flexural strength, Mnd, for distortional
be calculated in accordance with the following: buckling shall be calculated in accordance with the
following:
1. For At ::;; 0. 776
1. For Ad::;; 0. 673

Mnt = n.; (C.1-16) (C. l-19)

2. For At > 0. 776 2. For Ad > 0. 673

M nl = ( 1-015· (~MMne )o.4) (M~Mne )o.4 M ne Mnd = ( 1- 0. 22 (M:r:d )o.5) (M:r:d )o.5 My
(C.1-17) (C.1-20)
where where
(C.1-18) (C.1-21)
At .JMnef Mcrt Ad
A value as defined in Section jMy/Mcrd
C.1.2.2.1 My A value as given in Eq. C.1.2.2-4
Critical elastic local buckling moment Critical elastic distortional buckling moment
M crt determined by analysis in accordance with Mcrd
determined by analysis in accordance with
Section C.1.1.2 Section C.1.1.2

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Table C-1
Limits for Pre- uallned Columns*
Lipped C-Secrions For all C-sections
Simple Lips: h.ft < 472
b, l t « 159
4 < 0/t < 33

T ho
0. 7 < ho I b, < 5.0
0.05 <DI b, < 0.41
0-90°

l E/Fy > 340[Fy < 86 ksl (593 MPa or 6050 kg/cm2)]

For C-sections with complete lips:
D2/t < 34
Complex Lips: D2/D < 2
D3/t < 34
I· bo .. 1 D3/D2 < 1

~~Tlo Note:
a) 92 is permitted to very (D2 lip is permitted to angle inward
outward etc.)
t ~ ~~ b) 92 I spermitted to vary (D3 lip is permitted to angle up,
down.etc.)
Lipped C-Sections with Web Stiffener (s) For one or two intermediate stiffeners:
h.ft < 489
b.ft < 160

T ho
6 <·D/t < 33
1.3 < h.fb. < 2.7
0.05 < D/b. < 0.41

l E/Fy > 340[Fy < 86 ksi (593 MPa or 6050 kg/cm2)]

Z-Section h.ft < 137

b.ft < 56
0 < D/t < 36
1.5 < h.fb. < 2.7
0.00 < D/b. < 0.73
9-50'
E/Fy > 590[Fy < 50 ksi (345 MPa or 3520 kg/cm2)]

Rack Upright
See C-Section with Complex Lips
-j
Th.
0

l_
Hat h.ft < 50
b.ft < 43
4 < D/t < 6
1.0 < h.f b. < 1.2
D/b. - 0.13
E/Fy > 428[Fy < 69 ksi (476 MPa or 4850 kg/cm2)]

Note: •r/t < 10, where r is the centerline bend radius

b, = overall width; D = overall lip depth; t = base metal thickness; h, = overall depth

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Table C-2
Umtts ror Pre nalUlfd Be ms•
c-secnons For all C-sections
Simple Lips: h ft < 321
b: It< 75
0 <DI t < 34

T I'\,
1.5 < h., Ibo< 17.0
0 < D I b, < 0. 70
44' < 9 < 90°
E/Fy > 421[Fy < 70 ksi (483 MPa or 4920 kg/cm2)]

1 =} For C-Sections with complex lips:

Dift < 34
Complex Lip : D2/D <2
D3/t < 34
bo D3/D2 < 1

Note:
a) 92 is permitted to very (D2 lip is permitted to angle inward or
outward
b) 92 is permitted to vary (D3 lip is permitted to angle up or down).

Lipped C-Sections with Web Stiffener h./t < 358

b, It< 58
14<.D/t<l7
5.5 < h, Ibo< 11.7
TI'\,
0.27 <DI b. < 0.56
9 < 90'
E/Fy > 578[Fy < 51 ksi (352 MPa 01· 3590 kg/cm2)]

l
2-Sections For all 2-sections
h.ft < 183
Simple Lips: b0/t<71
lO<D/t< 16
2.5 < ho/ b, < 4.1
0.15<Dlb.<0.34
36' < 8 < 90"
E/Fy > 440[Fy < 67 ksi (462 MPa 01· 4710 kg/cm2)]

For Z-Sections with complex lips:

D2/t < 34
D2/D <2
oinplex Lips: D3/t < 34
D3/D2 <1
I· b,, ·I
-tt ~~,.. JT}
DJ .. j
Note:
a) 92 is permitted to very (D2 lip is permitted to angle inward or outward
b) 92 is permitted to vary (D3 lip is permitted to angle up, down. etc.)

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Llmltattou ror Pr UllllO d Btllns

Hat (Decks) with Stiffened F1aDge in
Compression h.ft < 97
b, /t <467
0 < ds/ t < 26 (ds = Depth of stiffener)
0.14 < b. / b. < 0.87
0.88 < b, / bi < 5.4
0 < n S 4 (n = Number of compression flange stl{feners)
B/Fy > 440[.Fy < 67 ksi (462MPa or4710 kg/cm2)

Trapezoids (Decks) with Stiffened Flange in

Compression h.ft < 203
b./t < 231
0.42 < h.f sin9 /b. < 1.91
1.10 < b,, /bi< 3.38
0 < n" S 2 (nc = Number of compression flange stiffBn11rs)
0 < "w :S 2 (nw = Numb.r of web stlf feurs and /or folds)
0 < flt S 2 (nt = Number of tension flange stiffeners)
< n, S 2 (n, = Number of tension flange stiffeners)
52" < 9 < 84°(9 = Angle between web and horizontal plane)
B/F7 > 310[Fy < 95 ksi (6SS MPa or 6680 kg/cm2)]

No1c: • /r < I 0. where r j the centerline bend radiu .

Sec Section C.1.1.1 for definitions of other variables given in Table C-1 and Table C-2.

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SECTIONC-2 where
SECOND-ORDER ANALYSIS Tb 1.0 for aPr/Py :S: 0. 5

This Section C.2 addresses second-order analysis for 4[aPr/Py(1- «Pr/Py)] for
structural systems comprised of moment frames, braced aPr/Py > 0. 5
frames, shear walls, or combinations thereof. Pr Required axial compressive strength [factored axial
compressive force], (N)
C.2.1 General Requirements Py Member yield strength(= AFy, where A is the full
unreduced cross-sectional area), (N)
Members shall satisfy the provisions of Section 553.5 with a 1.6 (ASD
the nominal column strengths [ nominal axial resistance], 1.0 (LRFD)
P n, determined using Kx and Ky =
1. 0, as well as
ax = 1. 0, «y = 1. 0, Cmx = 1. 0, and Cmy = 1. 0. In cases where flexibility of other structural components
The required strengths [factored forces and moments] for such as connections, flexible column base details, or
members, connections, and other structural elements shall horizontal trusses acting as diaphragms is modeled
be determined using a second-order analysis as specified in explicitly in the analysis, the stiffnesses of the other
this Section. All component and connection deformations structural components shall be reduced by a factor of 0.8.
that contribute to the lateral displacement of the structure
shall be considered in the analysis. If notional loads are used, in lieu of using Tb < 1. 0 where
aP rl Py > 0. 5, Tb = 1. 0 shall be permitted to be used
C.2.2 Design and Analysis Constraints for all members, provided that an additional notional load of
0.001 Yi is added to the noti ,nal load required in Section
C.2.2.1 General C.2.2.4.

The second-order analysis shall consider both the effect of C.2.2.4 Notional loads
loads acting on the deflected shape of a member between
joints or nodes (P - li effects) and the effect of loads Notional loads shall be applied to the lateral framing system
acting on the displaced location of joints or nodes in a to account for the effects of geometric imperfections.
structure (P - !J. effects). It shall be permitted to Notional loads are lateral loads that are applied at each
perform the analysis using any general second-order framing level and specified in terms of the gravity loads
analysis method. Analyses shall be conducted according to applied at that level. The gravity load used to determine the
the design and loading requirements specified in Section notional load shall be-equal to or greater than the gravity
551. For the ASD, the second-order analysis shall be carried load associated with the load combination being evaluated.
out under 1.6 times the ASD load combinations and the Notional loads shall be applied in the direction that adds to
results shall be divided by 1.6 to obtain the required the destabilizing effects under the specified load
strengths at allowable load levels. combination.

C.2.2.2 Types of Analysis A notional load, Ni= (1/240) Yi, shall be applied
independently in two orthogonal directions as a lateral load
It shall be permissible to carry out the second-order analysis in all load combinations. This load shall be in addition to
either on the out-of-plumb geometry without notional loads other lateral loads, if any.
or on the plumb geometry by applying notional loads or
minimum lateral loads as defined in Section C.2.2.4. Notional lateral load applied at level I, kips (N)
Gravity load from the LRFD load combination or
For second-order elastic analysis, axial and flexural stiffness 1.6 times the ASD load combination applied at level
shall be reduced as specified in Section C.2.2.3. I, N
C.2.2.3 Reduced Axial and Flexural Stiffnesses The notional load coefficient of 1/240 is based on an
assumed initial story out-of-plumbness ratio of 1/240.
Flexural and axial stiffness shall be reduced by using E* in Where a differenl a sumed out-of-plumbness is justified, the
notional load coelf icnl hall be permitted to be adjusted
place of E as follows for all members whose flexural and
proportionally to a value not less than 1/500.
axial stiffnesses are considered to contribute to the lateral
stability of the structure:
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SECTION C3
C.3.2.1 Ductility
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
In seismic design category D, E or F (as defined by
This Section provides design provisions or supplements to ASCE/SEI 7), when material ductility is determined on the
Section 551 through 557. basis of the local and uniform elongation criteria of Section
C.3.3.1, curtain wall studs shall be limited to the dead load
C.3.1 Scope of the curtain wall assembly divided by its surface area, but
no greater than 0.75kN/ni2 .
Designs shall be made in accordance with the provisions for
Load and Resistance Factor Design, or with the provisions C.3.3 Loads
for Allowable Strength Design.
C.3.3.1 Nominal Loads
C.3.2 Other Steels
The nominal loads shall be as stipulated by the applicable
The listing in Section C.3.1 shall not exclude the use of building code under which the structure is designed or as
steel up to and including 25 mm in thickness, ordered or dictated by the conditions involved. In the absence of a
produced to other than the listed specifications, provided the building code, the nominal loads shall be those stipulated in
following requirements are met: the ASCE/SEI 7.

I. The steel shall conform to the chemical and mechanical C.3.3.1.1 Load Combinations for ASD
requirements of one of the listed specifications or other
published specification. The structure and its components shall be designed so that
the allowable strengths equal or exceed the effects of the
2. The chemical and mechanical properties shall be nominal loads and load combinations as stipulated by the
determined by the producer, the supplier, or the applicable building code under which the structure is
purchaser, 111 accordance with the following designed or, in the absence of an applicable building code,
specifications. For coated sheets, ASTM A924/ as stipulated in the ASCE/SEI 7.
A924M; for hot-rolled or cold-rolled sheet and strip,
ASTM A568/ A568M; for plate and bar, ASTM A6/ C.3.3.1.2 Load Factors and Load Combinations for
A6M; for hollow structural sections, such tests shall be LRFD
made in accordance with the requirements of A500 (for
carbon steel) or A847 (for HSLA steel). The structure and its components shall be designed so that
design strengths equal or exceed the effects of the factored
3. The coating properties of coated sheet shall be loads and load combinations stipulated by the applicable
determined by the producer, the supplier, or the building code under which the structure is designed or, in
purchaser, in accordance with ASTM A924/ A924M. the absence of an applicable building code, as stipulated in
the ASCE/SEI 7.
4. The steel shall meet the requirements of Section C.3.3.
C.3.4 Referenced Documents
5. If the steel is to be welded, its suitability for the
intended welding process shall be established by the The following documents are referenced in Section C-3:
producer, the supplier, or the purchaser in accordance
with AWS 01.1 or Dl.3 as applicable. l. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), One
East Wacker Drive, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois 60601-
If the identification and documentation of the production of 1802: ANSI/ AISC 360-05, Specification for Structural
the steel have not been established, then in addition to Steel Buildings
requirements (I) through (5), the manufacturer of the cold-
formed steel product shall establish that the yield stress and 2. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1140
tensile strength of the master coil are at least 10 percent Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036:
greater than specified in the referenced published
specification. AISI S213-07, North American Standard for Cold-
Formed Steel Framing - Lateral Design AISI S908-04,
Base Test Method for Purlins Supporting a standing
Seam Roof System

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3. American Society of Ci vii Engineers (ASCE), 180 I C.3.6 Light-Frame Steel Construction
Alexander Bell Drive, Reston VA, 20191: ASCE/SEI
7-05, Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other In addition to the cold-formed steel framing standards listed
Structures in Section 554.4, the following standard shall be followed
as applicable: '
4. American Welding Society (A WS), 550 N. W. LeJeune
Road, Miami, Florida 33135:A WS D 1.3-98, Structural 1. Light-framed shear walls, diagonal strap bracing (that
Welding Code-Sheet Steel AWS Cl.1/Cl.lM-2000, is part of a structural , all and diaphragms to resist
Recommended Practices for Resistance Welding wind, seismic and other in-plan lateral loads shall be
designed in accordance with Al I S2l3.
C.3.5 Tension Members
C.3.6.1 Flexural Members Having One Flange
For axially loaded tension members, the nominal tensile Fastened to a Standing Seam Roof System
strength, T n, shall be the smallest value obtained in
accordance with the limit tale of (a) (b) and (c). Unless The available flexural strength of a C- or Z-section, loaded
otherwise specified, the corresponding safety factor and the in a plane parallel to the web with the Lop flange supponing
resistance factor provided in thi section shall be used to a standing seam roof system shall be determined using
determine the available strengths in accordance with the discrete point bracing and the provi ions of ection
applicable method in Section 551.4 or 55 l.5. 553.3.1.2.1, or shall be calculated in accordance with thi
section. The safety factor and the resistance fa .tor pro ided
I. For yielding in gross section in this section shall be applied to the nominal strength, Mn,
calculated by Eq. 554.6.1.2-1 to determine the available
strengths in accordance with the applicable method in
(C.3-1) · Section 551.4 or 551.5.

fit = 1. 67(ASD) </> = 0. 90(LRFD) (C.3-3)

where
n, = 1. 67(ASD) <Pb = 0. 90(LRF D)
Nominal strength of member when loaded in
where
tension
Gross area of cross section
R Reduction factor determined in accordance with AJSI
Design yield stress as determined in accordance S908
with Section 551.7.1
See Section 553.3.1.1 for definitions of Se and F y·
2. For rupture in net section away from connection
C.3.6.2 Compression of Z-Section Members Having
(C.3-2) One Flange Fastened to a Standing Seam
Roof
fit = 2. 00 (ASD) <Pt = 0. 75 (LRFD)
These provisions shall apply lo Z-section concentrically
where loaded along their longitudinal axis with only one flange
attached to standing seam roof panels. Alternatively design
An Net area of cross section values for a particular system shall be permitted l b based
Fu Tensile strength as specified m either Section on discrete point bracing locations, or on le ts in accordance
551.2.1 or 551.2.3.2 with Section 556.

3. For rupture in net section at connection The nominal axial strength of simple span or continuous Z-
sections shall be calculated in accordance with (a) and (b ).
The available tensile strength shall also be limited by Unless otherwise specified, the safety factor and the
Sections 555.2.7, 555.3, and 555.5 for tension members resistance factor provided in this section shall be used to
using welded connections, bolted connections, and screw determine the available strengths in accordance with the
connections. applicable method in Section 551.4 or 551.5.

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I. For weak axis available strength C.3.6.3 Strength of Standing Seam Roof Panel Systems

(C.3-4) In addition to the provisions provided in Section 554.6.2.I,

for load combinations that include wind uplift, the nominal
n= 1. 80 (ASD) <f, = 0. 85 (LRFD) wind load shall be permitted to be multiplied by 0.67
provided the tested system and wind load evaluation
satisfies the following conditions:
where
1. The roof system is tested in accordance with AISJ
a. For d/t s 90 S906.
kuf = 0. 36 2. The wind load is calculated using ASCE/SEI 7 for
components and cladding, Method I (Simplified
Procedure) or Method 2 (Analytical Procedure).
b. For 90 < d/t s 130
3. The area of the roof being evaluated is in Zone 2 ( edge
d zone) or Zone 3 (comer zone), as defined in ASCE/SEI
kuf = 0. 72 - 250t (C.3-5)
7, i.e. the 0.67 factor does not apply to the field of the
roof (Zone 1 ).
c. For d/t s 130
4. The base metal thickness of the standing seam roof
kar = 0. 20 panel is greater than or equal to 0.60 mm and less than
or equal to 0.80 mm.
R Reduction factor determined from uplift tests 5. For trapezoidal profile standing seam roof panels, the
performed using AISI S908 distance between sidelaps is no greater than 600 mm.
A Full unreduced cross-sectional area of Z-section
d Z-section depth 6. For vertical rib profile standing seam roof panels, the
t Z-section thickness distance between sidelaps is no greater than 450 mm.
7. The observed failure mode of the tested system is one
See Section 553.3.1.1 for definition of F y· of the following:
(i) The standing seam roof clip mechanically fails by
Eq. 554.6.1-4-1 shall be limited to roof systems meeting the separating from the panel sidelap
following conditions:
(ii) The standing seam roof clip mechanically fails by
a. Purlin thickness, 1. 37 mm::;; t::;; 3. 22 mm the sliding-tab separating from the stationary base.
b. 150 mm sd ::;; 300 mm
C.3.7 Welded Connections
c. Flanges are edge stiffened compression elements
Welded connections in which the thickness of the thinnest
d. 70 s d/t s 170 connected part is greater than 5 mm shall be in accordance
e. 2. 8::;; d/b < 5, where b = Z section flange width. with ANSI/AISC-360.
f.
16 ::;; flange flat width < 50 Except as modified herein, arc welds on steel where at least
t
one of the connected parts is 5 mm or less in thickness shall
g. Both flanges are prevented from moving laterally at the be made in accordance with AWS D 1.3. Welders and
supports welding procedures shall e qualified as specified in AWS
h. Yield stress, F y s 483 M Pa Dl.3. These provisions are intended to cover the welding
positions as listed in Table C.3.1.
2. The available strength about the strong axis shall be
Resistance welds shall be made in conformance with the
determined in accordance with Section 553.4.1 and
procedures given in AWS Cl.l or AWS Cl.3.
553.4.1.1.

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Table C.3-1 Welding Position Covered Table C.3-2 Maximize Size of Bolt Holes, millimeters

Welding Position Nominal Standard Oversized Short Long

Square l'illc1 Flure Bolt Hole Hole Slotted Slotted
Arc Arc Flare
Connection
Groove Spot Seam
Weld,
Bevel v Diameter, Diameter Diameter, Hole Hole
Butt Lap Groove d dh dh Dimensions Dimensions
Weld Weld Groove
Weld orT Weld mm mm mm mm
F . F F F F
m111
Sheet to H -. H H H H < 12. 7 d+0.8 d + 1.6 (d + 0.8) (d+ 0.8)
sheet v - v v v by by
OH
.
- - OH OH OH
. (d+ 6.4) (21/2 d)
F F F F
Sheet to
- . . H H . ~ 12.7 d+ 1.6 d+ 3.2 (d+ 1.6) (d + 1.6)
Supporting . . - v v . by
Member . - . OH OH . (d+ 6.4)
by
(21/2d)
(F = flat, H = horizontal, V = vertical, OH= over head)

C.3.8 Bolted Connections C.3.8.1 Shear, Spacing and Edge Distance

In addition to the design criteria given in Section C3.8 of The nominal shear strength, P n, of the connected part as
this Specification, the following design requirements shall affected by pacing and edge distance in the direction of
also be followed for bolted connections used for cold- applied force shall be cal ulated in accordance with
formed steel structural members in which the thickness of Eq, 3-6. The c rre ponding safety factor and the resistance
the thinnest connected part is less than 4.76 mm. Bolted fact r provided in this section shall be used to determine the
connections in which the thickness of the thinnest connected available trength in accordance with the applicable method
part is equal to or greater than 4. 76 mm shall be in in Section 551.4 or 551.5.
accordance with ANSI /AISC-360.

The holes for bolts shall not exceed the sizes specified in
Pn = teF u (C3-6)
Table C.3-2, except that larger holes are permitted to be
a. When Fuf Fsy 2:'. 1. 08
used in column base details or structural systems connected
to concrete walls.
n = 2. 00 (ASD) </) = 0. 70 (LRFD)
Standard holes shall be used in bolted connections, except
that oversized and slotted holes shall be permitted to be b. When F uf F sy ,1. 08
used as approved by the designer. The length of slotted
holes shall be normal to the direction of the shear load. n = 2. 22 (ASD) </) = 0. 60 (LRFD)
Washers or backup plates shall be installed over oversized
or slotted holes in an outer ply unless suitable performance where
is demonstrated by tests in accordance with Section 556. In
the situation where the holes occurs within the lap of lapped
Nominal strength per bolt
and nested zee members, the above requirements regarding
Distance measured in line of force from center of a
the direction of the slot and the use of washers shall be
standard hole to nearest edge of a adjacent hole or
permitted not to apply, subject to the following limits:
to end of connected part
Thickness f thinnest connected part
I. 12.7 mm diameter bolts only,
Tensile trength of connected part a specified in
2. Maximum slot size is 14.3 mm x 22.2 mm slotted Section 551.2.1,55 1.2.2 or 551.2.
vertically, Yield stress of connected part as specified in
Section 551.2.1,55 1.2.2 or 551.2.3
3. Maximum oversize hole is 16 mm diameter,
In addition the minimum di ranee between centers of b It
holes shall provide sufficient clearance for bolt head nuts,
4. Minimum member thickness is 1.52 mm nominal,
wa her and the wrench but hall n t be less than 3 times
5. Maximum member yield stress 410 MPa, the nominal b It diameter d. als , the di lance from th
center of any standard hole to the end or other boundary of
6. Minimum lap length measured from center of frame to the conne ting member shall not be less than 1¥..! d.
end of lap is 1.5 times the member depth.

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For oversized and slotted holes, the distance between edges For multiple bolts in the line parallel to the force
of two adjacent holes and the distance measured from the
edge of the hole to the end or other boundary of the Ft= Fu (C.3-11)
connecting member in the line of stress shall not be less
than the value of e - (dh/2), in which e is the required n= 2. 22 (ASD) cf,= 0. 65 (LRFD)
distance used in Eq. C.3-6, and dh is the diameter of a
standard hole defined in Table C.3-2. In no case shall the
where
clear distance between edges of two adjacent holes be less
than 2d and the distance between the edge of the hole and An Net Area of connected part
the end of the member be less than d. Ft Nominal Tensile stress in flat sheet
d Nominal bolt diameter
C.3.8.2 Rupturein Net Section (ShearLag)
s Sheet width divided by number of bolt holes in
cross section being analyzed (when evaluating
The nominal tensile strength of a bolted member shall be
determined in accordance with Section 553. For rupture in Ft)
the effective net section of the connected part, the nominal
Fu = Tensile strength of connected part as specified
in Section 551.2.1, 551.2.2 or 551.2.3
tensile strength, P n shall be determined in accordance with
this section. Unless otherwise specified, the corresponding b. For flat sheet connections having staggered hole
safety factor and the resistance factor provided in this patterns
section shall be used to determine the available strengths in
accordance with the applicable method in Section 551.4 or
551.5.
n= 2. 22 (ASD) cf,= 0. 65 (LRFD)
a. For flat sheet connections not having staggered hole.
patterns where

(C.3-7) Ft Determined in accordance with Eqs. E3.2-2

to E3.2-5.
I. When washers are provided under both the bolt head An 0. 90[Ag - nbdht + (Ls'2 /4g)t]
and the nut
(C.3-13)
For single bolt, or a single row of bolts perpendicular to Ag Gross area of member
the force · SI
"' Longitudinal center-to-center spacing of any
two consecutive holes
(C.3-8)
g '= Transverse center-to-center spacing between
fastener gauge lines
For multiple bolts in the line parallel to the force
nb Number of bolt holes in the cross section
being analyzed
Ft= Fu (C.3-9) Diameter of a standard hole
dh ;:

For double shear:

See Section C.3.8.1 for the definition oft.
n = 2. 00 (ASD) cf, = 0. 65 (LRFD)
(c) For other than flat sheet
For single shear:
(C.3-14)
n = 2. 22 (ASD) cf,= 0. 55 (LRFD)
n= 2. 22 (ASD) cf,= 0. 65 (LRFD)
2. When either washers are not provided under the bolt
head and the nut, or only one washer is provided under
where
either the bolt head or the nut
AnU, effective net area with U defined as
For single bolt, or a single row of bolts perpendicular to follows:
the force u 1.0 for members when the load is transmitted
directly to all of the cross-sectional elements.
(C.3-10)
Otherwise, the reduction coefficient U is

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determined as follows: For ASD

1. For Angle members having two or more bolts in the , .O.Fnt

line of force F nt = 1. 3F nt - Ff v :::;; F nt (C.3-18)
nv
U = 1. 0 - 1. 20 x/L < 0. 9 (C.3-15) For LRFD

But U ~ 0.4 , Fnt

Fnt = 1. 3Fnt - "'F f v:::;; Fnt (C.3-19)
'I' nv
2. For channel members having two or more bolts in the
line of force where

U = 1.0 - 0.36 x/L < 0.9 (C.3-16) Nominal tensile stress modified to include the
effects of required shear stress, MPa
but U ~ 0.5 Nominal tensile stress from Table C.3-3
Required shear stress, MPa
where Safety factor for shear from Table C.3-3
Resistance factor for shear from Table C.3-3
x Distance from shear plane to centroid of the
cross In addition, the required shear stress, f v, shall not exceed
L Length of connection the allowable shear stress, Fnvf.O.(ASD) or the design
shear stress, <J>Fnv(LRFD), of the fastener.
C.3.8.3 Shear and Tension in Bolts
In Table .3-3, the shear strength . hall apply to bolts in
The nominal bolt strength, P n, resulting from shear, tension holes as limited by Table .3-2. Washers or back-up plates
or of combination of shear and tension shall be calculated in shall be installed over long-slotted holes and the capacity of
accordance with this section. The corresponding safety connections using long-slotted holes shall be determined by
factor and the resistance factor provided in Table C.3-3 load tests in accordance with Section 556.
shall be used to determine the available strengths in
accordance with the applicable method in Section 551.4 or C.3.8.3.la Connection Shear Limited by End
551.5. Distance
(C.3-17)
where The nominal shear strength per screw, P ns shall not exceed
that calculated in accordance with Eq. C.3-20 where the
Ab Gross cross-sectional area of bolt distance to an end of the connected part is parallel to the
line of th applied force. The safety factor and the resistance
Fn Nominal strength ksi (MPa) is determined in
fact r provided in Lhi ection shall be used to determine the
accordance with (a) or (b) as follows:
a ai lable trength · in accordance with the applicable
method in Section 551.4 or 551.5.
(a) When bolts are subjected to shear only or tension only
F n shall be given by F nv or F nt in Table C.3-3. (C.3-20)
Corresponding safety and resistance factor, .0. and <J>,
shall be accordance with Table C.3-3. .0. = 3. OO(ASD) <J, = 0. SO(LRFD)
where
The pullover strength of the connected sheet at the bolt
head, nut or washer shall be considered where bolt
tension is involved. See Section 555.6. t Thickness of part in which end distance is measured
Distance measured in line of force from center of a
e standard hole to nearest end of connected part
(b) When bolts are subjected to a combination of shear and
Tensile strength of part in which end distance is
tension, Fn, is given by F~t in Eq.C.3-18 or C.3-19 as
measured
follows

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Table C.3-3 Nominal Tensile and Shear Strengths for Bolts

Tensile Strength Shear Strength

Safety Resistance Nominal Safety Resistance Nominal
Factor Factor Stress Factor Factor Stress
Bolts
n </) Fnt n </) r;
(ASD) (LRFD) Mpa (ASD) (LRFD) Mpa
A307 Bolts Grade A
2.25 279 165
6.4 mm :S d < 12.7 mm
A307 Bolts Grade A
2.25 310 186
d2".12.7 mm
A325 Bolts, when threads are not
621 372
excluded from shear Eianes
A325 Bolts, when threads are excluded
621 496
from shear planes
A354 Grade BO Bolts
6.4 mm :S d < 12.7 mm, when threads 696 407
are not excluded from shear planes
A354 Grade BD Bolts
6.4 mm :S d < 12.7 mm, when threads 696 621
0.75 2.4 0.65
are excluded from shear planes
A449 Bolts
2.00
6.4 mm :S d < 12.7 mm, when threads 558 324
are not excluded from shear planes
A449 Bolts
6.4 mm :S d < 12.7 mm; when threads 558 496
are excluded from shear planes
A490 Bolts
when threads are not excluded from 776 465
shear planes
A490 Bolts
when threads are not excluded from 776 621
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C.3.9 Rupture C.3.9.3 Block Shear Rupture

C.3.9.1 Shear Rupture When the thickness of the thinnest connected part is less
than 4.76 mm, the block shear rupture nominal strength,
At beam-end connections, where one or more flanges are R,10 • hall be determined in accordance with this section.
coped and failure might occur along a plane through the nnection in which the thickness of the thinnest
fasteners, the nominal shear strength, V n, shall be connected part is equal to or greater than 4.76 mm shall be
calculated in accordance with Eq. C.3-21. The safety factor in accordancc v ith ANSI/ AISC-360.
and the resistance factor provided in this section shall be
used to determine the available strengths in accordance with The nominal block shear rupture strength Rn, shall be
the applicable method in Section 551.4 or 551.5. determined a- the lesser of q ·. .3-22 and .3-23. The
orresponding safety fact r amt the resistance factor
Vn = 0.6FuAwn (C.3-21) provided in this section shnll e u cd t determine the
available strengths in ac ordance with the applicabl
n= 2. OO(ASD) <fJ = 0. 15(LRFD) method in Section 551.4 or 551.5.

where (C.3-22)

(hwc - ndh)t (C.3-23)

Coped flat web depth
Number of holes in critical plane
For bolted connections
Hole diameter
Tensile strength of connected part as specified
in Section 551.2.1 or 551.2.2 n = 2. 22(ASD) <fJ = 0. 65(LRFD)
t Thickness of coped web
For welded connections
C.3.9.2 Tension Rupture

The available tensile strength along a path in the affected

n = 2. SO(ASD) <fJ = 0. 60(LRFD)
elements of connected members shall be determined by
Section 555.2.7 or 555.3.2 for welded or bolted where
connections, respectively.
Gross area subject to shear
Net area subject to shear
Net area subject to tension

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WOOD

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Table of Contents

SECTION 601 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4

601.1 Scope 4
601.2 Design Method 4
SECTION 602 -NOTATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 4
602.1 Notations 4
602.2 Definitions 7
SECTION 603 - MINIMUM QUALITY 8
603.1 Quality and Identification 8
603.2 Minimum Capacity or Grade 8
603.3 Timber Connectors and Fasteners 8
603.4 Fabrication, Installation and Manufacture 8
SECTION 604 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 9
604.1 General 9
PART I - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL DESIGN PROCEDURES 10
SECTION 605 - DECAY AND TERMITE PROTECTION 10
605.1 Preparation of Building Site IO
605.2 Wood Support Embedded in Ground 10
605.3 Under-Floor Clearance .' 10
605.4 Plates, Sills and Sleepers 10
605.5 Columns and Posts 10
605.6 Girders Entering Masonry or Concrete Walls 10
605.7 Under-Floor Ventilation 10
605.8 Wood and Earth Separation 11
605.9 Wood Supporting Roofs and Floors 11
605.10 Moisture Content of Treated Wood 11
605.11 Retaining Walls 11
605.12 Weather Exposure : 11
605.13 Water Splash 11
SECTION 606 - WOOD SUPPORTING MASONRY OR CONCRETE 12
606.1 Dead Load 12
606.2 Horizontal Force 12
SECTION 607 - WALL FRAMING 12
SECTION 608 - FLOOR FRAMING 13
SECTION 609 - EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS 14
609.1 General 14
609.2 Siding 14
609.3 Plywood 15
609.4 Shingles or Shakes 15
609.5 Particleboard 15
609.6 Hardboard 15
609.7 Nailing 15

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SECTION 610- INTERIOR PANELING 18

SECTION 611 - SHEATHING 18
61 1.1 Structural Floor Sheathing 18
611.2 Structural Roof Sheathing 18
SECTION 612 -MECHANICALLY-LAMINATED FLOORS AND DECKS 22
SECTION 613 - POST-BEAM CONNECTIONS 22
PART II - REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO DESIGN OF WIND AND EARTHQUAKE LOAD-RESISTING
SY TEM · 23
SE TlON 614 -WOOD SH• R WALLS A D DIAPHR CM 23
614.1 lenoral 23
614.2 Wood Members Resisting Horizontal Forces Contributed by Masonry and Concrete 24
614.3 Wood Diaphragms 24
614.4 Particleboard Diaphragms 25
614.5 Wood Shear Walls and Diaphragms in Seismic Zone 4 25
614.6 Fiberboard Sheathing Diaphragms 26
SECTION 615 - DESIGN VALUES FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS 27
615.l General 27
615.2 Reference Design Values 27
615.3 Adjustment of Reference Design Values 27
SECTION 616-DESIGN PROVISIONS AND EQUATIONS 40
616.I General ·-· 40
616.2 Bending Members - General 41
616.3 Bending Members - Flexure 41
616.4 Bending Members - Shear 43
616.5 Bending Members - Deflection 45
616.6 Compression Members - General 45
616.7 Solid Columns 46
616.8 Tension Members , t 47
616.9 Combined Bending and Axial Loading 47
616.10 Design for Bearing 48
SECTION 617 - SAWN LUMBER 50
617.l General 50
617 .2 Reference Design Values 51
617.3 Adjustment of Reference Design Values 52
617.4 Special Design Considerations 54
SECTION 618 - STRUCTURAL GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER 56
618.1 General 56
618.2 Reference Design Values 56
618.3 Adjustment of Reference Design Values 5
618.4 Special Design Considerations 60
SECTION 619 - TIMBER CONNECTORS AND FASTENERS 63
619.l General 63
619.2 Bolts 63
619.3 Nails and Spikes 68
619.4 Joist Hangers and Framing Anchors 71
619.5 Miscellaneous Fasteners 71

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SECTION 620 - CONVENTIONAL LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION DESIGN PROVISIONS 73

620.1 General 73
620.2 Design of Portions 73
620.3 Additional Requirements for Conventional Construction in High-wind Areas 73
620.4 Additional Requirements for Conventional Construction in Seismic Zone 2 73
620.5 Girders 74
620.6 Floor Joists 74
620.7 Subflooring 75
620.8 Particleboard Underlayment 75
620.9 Wall Framing 75
SECTION 621 - METAL PLATE-CONNECTEDWOOD TRUSS DESIGN 83
621.1 Design and Fabrication 83
621.2 Performance 83
621.3 In-Plant Inspection 83
621.4 Marking 83
SECTION 622- USE OF MACHINE-GRADEDLUMBER (MGL) 83
622.1 General 83
622.2 Design Properties for Machine-Graded Lumber : 83
622.3 Design Using Machine-Graded Lumber 83
622.4 Preservative Treatment. 83
622.5 Moisture Content. 83
622.6 Markings 83

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SECTION 601 SECTION 602

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS NOTATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
601.1 Scope 602.1 Notations

The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, Except where otherwise noted, the symbols used in this
design, construction, and quality of wood members and Chapter have the following meanings:
their fasteners.
A area of cross section, mm2
601.2 Design Method
A,. cross-sectional area of notched member, mm'
Design shall be based on one of the following methods:
load duration factor

601.2.1 Working Stress Design (WSD) size factor for sawn lumber

Design using working stress design methods shall resist c, stress interaction factor for tapered glued
the different load combinations in accordance with the laminated timbers
applicable requirements of Section 604.
Ci beam stability factor
601.2.2 Conventional Light-Frame Construction
wet service factor

The design and construction of conventional light-frame Cp column stability factor

wood structures shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements of Section 604 and the NSCP Volume III - buckling stiffness factor for dimension
Housing. lumber

Cv volume factor for structural glued laminated

timber

Cb bearing area factor

Cc curvature factor for structural glued

laminated timber

Cdt empirical constant derived from relationship

of equations for deflection of tapered straight
beams and prismatic beams

C fu flat use factor

C1 incising factor for dimension lumber

Cr repetitive member factor for dimension

lumber

C,.s empirical load-shape radial stress reduction

factor for double-tapered curved structural
glued laminated timber bending members

Cc temperature factor

Cv,· = shear reduction factor for structural glued

laminated timber

Cy tapered structural glued laminated timber

beam deflection factor

COVE coefficient of variation for modulus of

elasticity

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E,E' = reference and adjusted modulus of elasticity, reference and adjusted compression design
MP a value parallel to grain, MPa

Eaxial modulus of elasticity of structural glued F'c = reference compression design value parallel
laminated timber for extensional to grain multiplied by all applicable
deformations, MPa adjustment factors except Cp, MPa

Emin, Emin1 reference and adjusted modulus of elasticity critical buckling design value for
for beam stability and column stability compression members, MPa
calculations, MPa
critical buckling design value for
(El)mtn, reference and adjusted EI for beam stability compression member in planes oflateral
(El)min1 and column stability calculations, MPa support, MPa

modulus of elasticity of structural glued reference and adjusted compression design

laminated timber for deflections due to value perpendicular to grain, MPa
bending about the x-x axis, MPa
reference compression design value for
modulus of elasticity of structural glued bearing loads on the wide face of the
laminated timber for beam and column laminations of structural glued laminated
stability calculations for buckling about the timber, MPa
x-x axis, MPa
reference compression design value for
modulus of elasticity of structural glued bearing loads on the narrow edges of the
laminated timber for deflections due to laminations of structural glued laminated
bending about the y-y axis, MPa timber, MPa

e.;: := modulus of elasticity of structural glued Frc, r.. I

reference and adjusted radial compression
laminated timber for beam and column design value for curved structural glued
stability calculations for buckling about the laminated timber members, MPa
y-y axis, MPa
r.: r.. I
reference and adjusted radial tension design
Fb, Fb' reference and adjusted bending design value, value perpendicular to grain for structural
MPa glued laminated timber, MPa

F/ reference bending design value multiplied by F1, F/ reference and adjusted tension design value
all applicable adjustment factors except CL, parallel to grain, MPa
MPa
r; Fv' reference and adjusted shear design value
Fb •• reference bending design value multiplied by parallel to grain (horizontal shear), MPa
all applicable adjustment factors except Cv,
MP a r.: Fvx
I
reference and adjusted shear design value for
structural glued laminated timber members
I
Fb1 adjusted edgewise bending design value, with loads causing bending about the x-x
MP a axis, MPa

Fbz
I
adjusted tlatwise bending design value, MPa Fvy reference shear design value for structural
glued laminated timber members with loads
FbE critical buckling design value for bending causing bending about the y-y axis, MPa
members, MPa
Fo' adjusted bearing design value at an angle to
r; + reference bending design value for positive grain, MPa
bending of structural glued laminated
timbers, MPa I moment of inertia, mm"

- reference bending design value for negative Ker time dependent deformation (creep) factor
Fbx
bending of structural glued laminated
timbers, MPa Ke buckling length coefficient for compression
members
Fby reference bending design value of structural
glued laminated timbers bent about the y-y Kr, empirical radial stress factor for double-
axis, MPa tapered curved structural glued laminated
timber bending members

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K,p empirical bending stress shape factor for de = depth of double-tapered curved structural
double-tapered curved structural glued glued laminated timber bending member at
laminated timber ends, mm

L span length of bending member, mm de depth at the small end of a tapered straight
structural glued laminated timber bending
M maximum bending moment, N-m member, mm

N,N' reference and adjusted lateral design value at dequtv depth of an equivalent prismatic structural
an angle to grain for a single bolt or a single glued laminated timber member, mm
split ring connector or shear plate connector
unit, N dmax the maximum dimension for that face of a
tapered column, mm
P,P' reference and adjusted lateral design value
parallel to grain for a single bolt or a single dmtn the minimum dimension for that face of a
split ring connector or shear plate connector tapered column, mm
unit, N
dn depth of member remaining at a notch
Q,Q' reference and adjusted lateral design value measured perpendicular to the length of the
perpendicular to grain for a single bolt or a member, mm
single split ring connector or shear plate
connector unit, N drep representative dimension for tapered column,
mm
Q statical moment of an area about the neutral
axis, mm3 depth of structural glued laminated timber
parallel to the wide face of the laminations
R radius of curvature of inside face of structural when loaded in bending about the y-yaxis,
glued laminated timber member, mm mm

slenderness ratio of bending member cross-sectional dimensions of rectangular

compression member in planes of lateral
radius of curvature at center line of structural support, mm
glued laminated timber member, mm
e the distance the notch extends from the inner
s section modulus, mm3 edge of the support, mm

T Temperature, °C actual bending stress, MPa

v shear force, N fc actual compression stress parallel to grain,

MP a
reference and adjusted design shear, N
t.. actual compression stress perpendicular to
a support condition factor for tapered columns grain, MPa

b breadth (thickness) of rectangular bending fr actual radial stress in curved bending

member, mm member, MPa

c distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber, actual tension stress parallel to grain, MPa
mm
fv actual shear stress parallel to grain, MPa
c constant for column stability factor
h vertical distance from the end of the double-
d depth (width) of bending member, mm tapered curved structural glued laminated
timber beam to mid-span, mm
d least dimension of rectangular compression
member, mm ha =: vertical distance from the top of the double-
tapered curved structural glued laminated
depth at peaked section of double-tapered timber supports to the beam apex, mm
curved structural glued laminated timber
bending member, mm f span length of bending member, mm

effective depth of member at a connection, f distance between points of lateral support of

mm compression member, mm

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lb - bearing length, mm 602.2 Definitions

clear span, mm See Section 202.
tc length between tangent points for double-
tapered curved structural glued laminated
timber members, mm

le effective span length of bending member,

mm

le effective length of compression member, mm

let, l e2 effective length of compression member in

planes of lateral support, mm

le/d slenderness ration of compression member

l u laterally unsupported span length of bending

member, mm

t thickness, mm

x distance from beam support face to load, mm

!J.8 horizontal deflection at supports of

symmetrical double-tapered curved structural
glued laminated timber members, mm

t,LT = immediate deflection due to the long-term

component of the design load, mm

/J.sT deflection due to the short term or normal

component of the design load, mm

t,T total deflection from long-term and short-

term loading, mm

!J.c vertical deflection at mid-span of double-

tapered curved structural glued laminated
timber members, mm

9 angle of taper on the compression or tension

face of structural glued laminated timber
members,degrees

9 = angle between the direction of load and the

direction of grain (longitudinal axis of
member) for split ring or shear plate
connector design, degrees

cp8 angle of soffit slope at the ends of double-

tapered curved structural glued laminated
timber member, degrees

cf>T angle of roof slope of double-tapered curved

structural glued laminated timber member,
degrees

w uniformly distributed load, N/mm

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SECTION 603 603.4 Fabrication, Installation and Manufacture

MINIMUM QUALITY Fabrication, installation, and manufacture of wood
elements shall be in accordance with the following
603.1 Quality and Identification guidelines:

All lumber, woo I structural panels, particleboard, 603.4.1 General

structural glu cl-laminated lumber, end-jointed lumber,
fiberb ard hcathing (when used structurally), hardboard Preparation, Iabrication and installation or wood 111 mh 1.
iding (when used tructurally), piles and p Ies regulated and their fa ucnings hall conform to accepted engineering
by this chapter shall conform to the applicable su ndard practices and to the requirements f Lhi. chapter. All
r grading rules specified in lhi chapter and shall bes member hall be framed anchored tied and braced t >
identified by the grade mark or a certificate of in:p ction devel I the strength and rigidity necessary Ior the
issued by an approved agency. purposes for which they arc u ed.

603.2 Minimum Capacity or Grade 603.4.2 Timber Connectors and Fasteners

Minimum capacity of structural framing member may be The installation of timber connectors and fasteners shall
established by pcrformanc tests. When the re ts are not be in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
made, capacity shall be ba eel n design values specified 619.
in Section 615 and design calculat i us pecified in
Sections 616 to 618. 603.4.3 Metal Plate-Connected Wood Trusses
Appr ved end-j inted lumber may be used Metal plate-connected wood tru ses shall conform to the
interchangeably with iolid- awn members of the same provision of Section 621. Each manufacturer of trusses
species and grad . . uch u e shall include, but not be using metal plate connccto shall retain an approv ti
limited Lo, light-framing joists, planks and decking. agency having no financial interest in the plant being
inspected to make nonscheduled inspections of truss
Wood structural panels shall be of grades specified in fabricati n, deli ery, and operations. The inspection shall
accordance with Philippine National Standards (PNS). cover all pha: c. f truss operation, including lumber
storage. handling cutting fixtures presse r rollers,
603.3 Timber Connectors and Fasteners fabrication, bundling and banding. handling and delivery.

Safe loads and design practices for types of connectors 603.4.4 Structural Glued-Laminated Timber
and fasteners not mentioned or fully covered in Section
619, may be determined in a manner approved by the The manufacture and fabrication of structural glued-
Building Official. laminated timber shall be under the supervision of
qualified personnel.
Th number and siz or nails conn cling wood member
shall be in accordance with tbe appli able provi ion f 603.4.5 Dried Fire Retardant-Treated Wood
Section 619. ther connection hall be fa tened to
provid equivalent strength. ··nd and edge distances and Fire retardant-treated wood shall have been dried,
nail p nerrati ns shall be in ace rdance with the following treatment, to moisture content (MC) not
applicable provisions ofScction 619. exceeding:

Fasteners for pressure preservative-treated and fire 19% - for solid sawn lumber up to 50 mm thick
retardant-treated wood shall be of hot-dipped zinc coated 15% - for plywood
galvanized, stainless steel, silicon bronze or copper.
Fasteners required to be corrosion resistant shall be either
zinc-coated fasteners, aluminum alloy wire fasteners or
stainless steel fasteners.

Connections depending on joist hangers or framing

anchors, ties, and other mechanical fastenings not
otherwise covered may be used where approved by the
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603.4.6 Size of Structural Members ION 604

Sizes of lumber referred to in this chapter are nominal DESIGN AND CON TRUCTI N
sizes. Computations to determine the required sizes of R ur EMENT
members shall be based on the net dimensions (actual
size) and not the nominal sizes. The rough size lumber 604.1 General
shall not be less than the nominal size and the reduction in
face dimensions of dressed lumber shall not be more than The following design requirements apply.
6 mm of the nominal size.
604.1.1 All wood structures shall be designed and
603.4.7 Shrinkage constructed in accordance with the requirements of
Section 601 up to Section 613.
Consideration shall be given in the design to the possible
effect of cross-grain dimensional changes considered
vertically which may occur in lumber fabricated in a 604.1.2 Wind and earthquake load-resisting systems for
given condition. all engineered wood structures shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the requirements of
603.4.8 Rejection Section 614.

The building official may deny permission for the use of a User Note: Alternatively, lateral load-resisting systems
wood member where permissible grade characteristics or for single family dwellings may be proportioned
defects are present in such a combination that they affect according lo the provisions of NS P Volume Ill -
detrimentally the serviceability of the member. Housing.

604.1.3 The design and construction of wood structures

using working stress design (WSD) methods shall be in
accordance with Section 615 to Section 618.

604.1.4 The design and construction of conventional

light-frame wood structures shall be in accordance with
Section 620.

604.1.5 The design and installation of timber connectors

and fasteners shall bein accordance with Section 619.

604.1.6 Metal plate-connected wood trusses shall conform

to the provisions of Section 621.

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PART I - REQUIREMENTS 605.4 Plates, Sills and Sleepers

APPLICABLE TO ALL DESIGN All foundation plates or sills and sleepers on a concrete or
PROCEDURES masonry slab, which is in direct contact with earth, and
sills that rest on concrete or masonry foundations, shall be
treated wood, all marked or branded by an approved
SECTION605 agency. Foundation wood marked or branded by an
approved agency may be used for sills in localities subject
DECAY AND TERMITE to moderate hazard, where termite damage is not frequent
PROTECTION and when specifically approved by the building official.
In localities where hazard of termite is slight, any species
605.1 Preparation of Building Site of wood permitted by this chapter may be used for sills
when specifically approved by the building official.
All stumps and roots shall be removed from the soil to a
depth of at least 300 mm below the surface of the ground 605.5 Columns and Posts
in the area to be occupied by the building.
Columns and posts located on concrete or masonry floors
All wood forms which have been used in placing or decks exposed to the weather or to water splash or in
concrete, if within the ground or between f undation sills basements and which support permanent structures shall
and the ground, shall b • removed b or' a building is be support d by concrete piers or metal pedestals
occupied or used for any purpo c. Before completion, proj cling ab e 11 rs unless appr ved wood or natural
loose or casual wood shall be removed lrom direct contact resi tanc to d cay or treated wood is used. The pedestal
with the ground under the building. shall project at least 2 0 mm above exposed earth or :it
least 25 mm above fini h Iloor level or such floors.
605.2 Wood Support Embedded in Ground
Individual concrete or masonry piers shall project at least
Wood embedded in the ground or in direct contact with 200 mm above exposed ground unless the supported
the earth and used for the support of permanent structures columns or posts are treated wood or of approved wood
shall be treated wood unless continuously below the with natural resistance to decay.
ground waterline r ubmcrgcd in fresh , at r, R und or
rectangular po 1 , p le and sawn Lim rer column 605.6 Girders Entering Masonry or Concrete Walls
. upp rting permanent structures which are embedd d in
concrete or masonry in direct contact with the earth or Ends of wood girder.entering masonry or concrete walls
embedded in concrete or masonry xpo ed t the weather shall be provided with a 15 mm air space on tops, sides
shall be treated wood. The wood shall be treated for and ends unless approved wood of natural resistance to
ground contact. decay or treated wood is used.

605.3 Under-Floor Clearance 605.7 Under-Floor Ventilation

When wood joists or th · bottom of wood tructural fl 01 Under-floor areas shall be ventilated by an approved
without joists are located closer than 450 mm r ~ d mechanical means or by openings in under-floor area
girders arc located clo er than 300 mm t e p ed ground walls. Such openings shall have a net area of not less than
in crawl space or une cavated area located within the 0.07 m2 for each 10 m2 of under-floor area. Openings
periphery of the building foundation the floor assembly shall be located as close to corners as practical and shall
including p ts, girders joist and subfloor, shall be provide cross ventilation. The required area of such
appr ve I wood f natural resistance to decay or treated openings shall be appr ximaiely equally distributed along
wood. the length of al lea t two opposit sides. They shall be
covered with corro ion-resi rant wire mesh with mesh
When the above under-floor clearances are required, the penings or 6 mm dimen ion. Where moisture due lo
under-floor area shall be accessible. Accessible under- climate and gr undwarer conditions is not considered
floor area shall be I rovided with a minimum 450 mm by excessive, the Building Official may allow operable
600 mm opening unobstructed by pipes, ducts and similar lou er. and may allow the required net area of vent
constructi 11. All under-floor access openings shall be opening to be reduced to IO percent I' lh above
effectively screened or covered. Pipes, ducts and other provided the under-floor ground surface ar a i covered
construction shall not interfere with the accessibility to or with an approved vapor barrier.
within under-floor areas.

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605.8 Wood and EarthSeparation All wood structural panels, when designed to be exposed
in outdoor application, shall be of exterior type, except as
Protection of wood against deterioration as set forth in the provided in Section 605.2.
previous sections for specified applications is required. In
addition, wood used in construction of permanent In geographical areas where experience has demonstrated
structures and located nearer than 150 mm to earth shall a specific need, approved wood of natural resistance to
be treated wood or wood of natural resistance to decay. decay or treated wood shall be used for those structural
Where located on concrete slabs placed on earth, wood components of buildings or similar permanent building
shall be treated wood or wood of natural resistance to appurtenances when such members are exposed to the
decay. Where not subject to water splash or to exterior weather and are without adequate protection provided by
moisture and located on concrete having a minimum a roof, eave, overhang or other covering against moisture
thickness of 75 mm with an impervious membrane or water accumulation on the surface or at joints between
installed between concrete and earth, the wood may be members. Such members may include: horizontal
untreated and of any species. members such as girders, joists and decking; or vertical
members such as posts, poles and columns; or both
Where planter boxes are installed adjacent to wood frame horizontal and vertical members.
walls, a 50-mm air space shall at least be provided
between the planter and the wall. Flashing shall be 605.13 WaterSplash
installed when the air space is less than 150 mm in width.
Where flashing is used, provisions shall be made to Where wood-frame walls and partitions are covered on
permit circulation of the air in the air space. The wood the interior with plaster, tile or similar materials and are
frame shall be provided with an exterior wall covering subject to water splash, the framing shall be protected
conforming to the provisions of Section 609. with approved waterproofing.

605.9 Wood Supporting Roofs and Floors

Wood structural members supporting concrete or masonry

slabs which are permeable to moisture and are exposed to
the weather shall be approved wood of natural resistance
to decay or treated wood unless separated from such
floors or roofs by an impervious moisture barrier.

605.10 Moisture Content of Treated Wood

When wood which has been pressure-treated with a

water-born preservative is used in enclosed locations
where drying in service cannot readily occur, such wood
must have a moisture content of 19 percent or less before
being covered with insulation, interior wall finish floor
covering or other materials.

605.11 Retaining Walls

All wood used as permanent parts of retaining or crib

walls shall be treated wood.

605.12 Weather Exposure

Those portions of glued-laminated timbers that form the

structural supports of a building or other structure and
which are exposed to weather and not properly protected
by a roof or eave overhangs of similar covering, shall be
pressure-treated with an approved preservative or be
manufactured from wood of natural resistance to decay.

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SECTION 606 SECTION 607

WOOD SUPPORTING MASONRY WALL FRAMING
OR CONCRETE
The framing of exterior and interior walls shall be in
accordance with provisions specified in Section 620
606.1 Dead Load
unless a specific design is furnished.
Wood members shall not be used to permanently support
Wood studs, walls and bearing partitions shall not support
dead load of any masonry or concrete except in cases
more than two floors and a roof unless an analysis
listed below or allowed by relevant sections of NSCP
satisfactory to the building official shows that shrinkage
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of wood framing will not have adverse effect upon the
structure nor any plumbing, electrical, mechanical
Exceptions:
systems nor other equipment installed therein due to the
excessive shrinkage or differential movements caused by
1. Masonry or concrete non-structural floor or roof shrinkage. The analysis shall also show that the roof
surfacing not more than 100 111111 thick may be drainage system and the foregoing systems or equipment
supported by wood members. will not be adversely affected or, as an alternate, such
systems shall be designed to accommodate the differential
2. Any structure may rest upon wood piles constructed shrinkage or movements.
in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3 on
"Earthworks and Foundations"

3. Veneer of brick or concrete stone may be supported

by approved treated wood foundations when the
maximum height of veneer does not exceed 9. 0 m
above the foundations. Such veneer used as an
interior wall finish may also be supported on wood
floors which are designed to support the additional
load, and be designed to limit the deflection and
shrinkage to 1/600 of the span of the supporting
members.

4. Wood may be used to support glass block masonry

having an installed weight of 98 kglm2 or less. When
glass block is supported on wood floors, the floors
shall be designed to limit deflection and shrinkage to
1 /600 of the span of the supporting members and the
allowable stresses for the framing members shall be
reduced in accordance with Section 615.3.4.

606.2 Horizontal Force

Wood members shall not be used to resist horizontal

forces contributed by masonry or concrete construction in
buildings over one story in height except where allowed
by provisions of Section 614.2 of this chapter.

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SECTION608 under the flooring that will exceed 9.3 n,2 in area
and such space shall be filled solidly under all
FLOOR FRAMING permanent partitions so that there is no
communication under the flooring bet ween
Wood-joisted floors shall be framed and constructed and adjoining rooms.
anchored to supporting wood stud or masonry walls.
3. Fire blocks shall consist of 50 mm nominal lumber or
Fire block and draft stops shall be in accordance with the one thickness of 18 mm plywood with joints backed
following provisions: by 18 mm plywood or one thickness of 19 mm Type
2-M particleboard. Fire blocks may also be of
I. In combustible construction, fire blocks and draft gypsum board, cement fiber board, mineral fiber,
regulators shall be installed to cut off all concealed glass fiber or other approved materials securely
draft openings (both vertical and horizontal) and shall fastened in place. Loose-fill insulation materials shall
form an effective barrier between floors, between a not be used as a fire block unless specifically tested
top story and a roof or attic space, and shall subdivide in the form and manner intended for use to
attic spaces, concealed roof spaces and floor-ceiling demonstrate its ability to remain in place and to
assemblies. The integrity of all fire and draft stops retard the spread of fire and hot gases. Walls having
shall be maintained. parallel or staggered studs for sound-transmission
control shall have fire blocks of batts or blankets of
2. Fire blocks shall be provided in the following mineral fiber or glass fiber or other approved non-
locations: rigid materials.

a. In concealed spaces of stud walls and partitions, 4. Draft stops shall be provided in the following
including furred spaces, at the ceiling and floor locations:
levels, and at 3 m intervals at both horizontal and
vertical length of the wall. a. Floor-Ceiling Assemblies.

Exception:
a. I Single-family dwellings. As recommended
Fire blocks may be omitted at floor and ceiling in NSCP Volume III - Housing or when
levels when approved smoke-actuated fire there is usable space above and below the
concealed space of a floor-ceiling assembly
dampers are installed at these levels.
in a single-family dwelling, draft stops shall
be installed so that the area of the concealed
b. At all interconnections between concealed space does not exceed 90 m2. Draft stops
vertical and horizontal spaces such as those that shall divide the concealed space into
occur at soffits, drop ceilings, and cove ceilings. approximately equal areas.

c. In concealed spaces between stair stringers, at a.2 Two or more dwelling units and hotels.
the top and bottom of the run, and between studs Draft stops shall be installed in floor-ceiling
along and in line with the run of the stairs if the assemblies of building having more than one
walls under the stairs are unfinished. dwelling unit and in hotels. Such draft stops
shall be in line with walls separating tenants
d. In openings around vents, pipes, ducts, from each other and separating tenants from
chimneys, fireplaces, and similar openings which other areas.
afford a passage for the fire at ceiling and floor
levels, with noncombustible materials. a.3 Other uses. Draft stops shall be installed in
floor-ceiling assemblies of buildings or
e. At opening between attics spaced and chimneys portions of buildings used for other than
chases for factory-built chimneys. dwelling or hotel occupancies so that the
area of concealed space does not exceed 90
f. Where wood sleepers are used for lying wood m2 and so that the horizontal dimension
flooring on masonry or concrete fire-resistive between stops does not exceed 18.0 m.
floors, the space between the floor slab and the
underside of the wood flooring shall be filled
with noncombustible material or fire blocked in
such a manner that there will be no open spaces

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Exception: SECTION609
Where approved automatic sprinklers are EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS
installed within the concealed space, the area
between draft stops may be 270 m2 and the 609.1 General
horizontal dimension may be 30 m.
Exterior wood studs, walls shall be covered on the outside
with the materials and in the manner specified in this
b. Attics
section or elsewhere in this chapter. Studs or sheathing
shall be covered on the outside face with a weather-
b. J Single-family dwellings. Refer to NSCP
resistive barrier when required. Exterior wall coverings of
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the minimum thickness specified in this section are based
upon a maximum stud spacing of 400 mm unless
b.2 Two or more dwelling unit and hotels.
otherwise specified.
Drafts stops shall be installed in the attics,
mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out
609.2 Siding
from walls and similar concealed spaces of
buildings containing more than one dwelling
Solid wood siding shall have an average thickness of
unit and hotels. Such drafts stop shall be
9 mm unless placed over sheathing permitted by this
above and in line with walls separating
chapter.
tenants from each other and from other uses.

Siding patterns known as rustic, drop siding or shiplap

Exceptions:
shall have an average thickness in place of not less than
Draft stops may be omitted along one of the 15 mm and shall have a minimum thickness measured not
corridor walls, provided draft stops at less than 9 mm. Bevel siding shall have a minimum
tenant separation walls extend to the thickness measured at the butt section of not less than l l
remaining orridor draft stop. mm and a tip thickness of not less than 5 mm. Siding of
Where approved sprinkler· are installed, lesser dimensions may be used, provided such wall
draf] . lopping may be a specified in the covering is placed over sheathing which conforms to the
exception below. provisions specified elsewhere in this chapter.

b.3 ther u es. Draft slops shall be installed in All weatherboarding or siding shall be securely nailed to
atti s, mansard , over-hangs, ful c fronts Cl each stud with not less than one nail, or to solid 25 mm
out from walls and similar oncealed spaces nominal , od sheathing or 12 mm plywood sheathing or
of building· having us s other than 13 mm parti ieboard sheathing with not less than one line
d, ellings or hotels so that the area between of nail spa sd not more limn 600 mm on center in each
drait stop· does not exce cl 270 nl and the piece of the weatherboarding or siding.
greate l horizontal dimension d es not
exceed 18.0 m. Wood board siding applied horizontally, diagonally or
vertically shall be nailed to studs, nailing strips or
Exception: blocking set maximum 600 mm on center. Fasteners shall
be nails or screws with a penetration of not less than 40
Where approved automatic sprinklers are
mm into studs, studs and wood sheathing combined, or
installed, the area between the draft stops
blocking. Distance between such fastenings shall not
may be 800 m2 and the greatest horizontal
exceed 600 mm for horizontally or vertically applied
dimension may be 30 m.
sidings and 800 mm for diagonally applied sidings.
b.4 Draft stopping materials shall be not less
than 12 mm gypsum board, 9 mm plywood,
9 mm Type M-2 particleboard or other
approved materials adequately supported.
Openings in the partitions shall be protected
by self-closing doors with automatic latches
constructed as required for the partitions.

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609.3 Plywood 609.6 Hardboard

Where plywood is used for covering the exterior of When hardboard siding is used for covering the outside of
outside walls, it shall be of the exterior type not less than exterior walls, it shall conform to Table 609.6-1. Lap
9 mm thick. Plywood panel siding shall be installed in siding shall be installed horizontally and applied to
accordance with Table 609 .3-1. Unless applied over 25 sheathed or unsheathed walls. Corner bracing shall be
mm wood sheathing or 12 mm wood structural panel installed in conformance with Section 620.9.3. A
sheathing or 13 mm particleboard sheathing, joints shall weather-resistive barrier shall be installed under the lap
occur over framing members and shall be protected with a siding.
continuous wood batten, approved caulking, flashing,
vertical or horizontal shiplaps or joints shall be lapped Square-edged, non-grooved panels and shiplap grooved or
horizontally or otherwise made waterproof. non-grooved siding shall be applied vertically to sheathed
or unsheathed walls. Siding that is grooved shall not be
609.4 Shingles or Shakes less than 6 mm thick in the groove.

Wood shingles or shakes may be used for exterior wall Nail size and spacing shall follow Table 609.6-1 and shall
covering, provided the frame of the structure is covered penetrate framing 40 mm. Lap siding shall overlap 25 mm
with building paper. All shingles or shakes attached to minimum and be nailed through both courses and into
sheathing other than wood sheathing shall be secured with framing members with nails located 12 mm from bottom
approved corrosion-resistant fasteners or on furring strips of the overlapped course. Square-edged, non-grooved
attached to the studs. Wood shingles or shakes may be panels shall be nailed 9 mm from the perimeter of the
applied over fiberboard shingle backer and sheathing with panel and intermediately into studs. Shiplap edge panel
annular grooved nails. The thickness of wood shingles or siding with 9 111111 shiplap shall be nailed 9 mm from the
shakes between wood nailing boards shall not be less than edges on both sides of the shiplap. The 19 mm shiplap
9 mm. Wood shingles or shakes or siding may be nailed' shall be nailed 9 mm from the edge and penetrate through
directly to approved fiberboard nail-based sheathing not both the overlap and underlap. Top and bottom edges of
less than 13 mm nominal thickness with annular grooved the panel shall be nailed 9 mm from the edge. Shiplap and
nails. lap siding shall not be force fit. Square-edged panels shall
maintain a 3-mm gap at joints. All joints and edges of
The weather exposure of wood shingle or shake siding siding shall be over framing members, and shall be made
used on exterior walls shall not exceed maximum set forth resistant to weather penetration with battens, horizontal
in Table 609.4-1. overlaps or shiplaps to the satisfaction of the building
official. A 3-mm gap shall be provided around all
609.5 Particleboard openings.

When particleboard is used for covering the exterior of 609.7 Nailing

outside walls, it shall be of the M-1, M-S and M-2
Exterior Glue grades. Particleboard panel siding shall be All fasteners used for the attachment of siding shal1 be of
installed in accordance with Table 609 .5-1. Panel shall be a corrosion-resistant type.
gapped 3 mm and nails shall be spaced not less than 9 mm
from edges and ends of sheathing. Unless applied over 16
mm net wood sheathing or 13 mm plywood sheathing or
13 mm particleboard sheathing, joints shall occur over
framing members and shall be covered with a continuous
wood batt; or joints shall be lapped horizontally or
otherwise made waterproof to the satisfaction of the
building official. Particleboard shall be sealed and
protected with exterior quality finishes.

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Table 609.3-1 Exposed Plywood Panel Siding

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Stud Spacing
Minimum Thickness Minimum Number of Plies Plywood Siding Applied Directly to Studs or Over Sheathing
JO mm 3 400
12mm 4 600
Thickness of grooved panels is measured at bottom of grooves.
600 111111 may be used ifplywood siding applied with face grain perpendicular to studs or over one of the following:
(J) 25 mm board sheathing, (2) JO mm wood structural panel sheathing or (3) JO mm wood structural panel sheathing with
strength axis (which is the long direction of the panel unless otherwise marked) of sheathing perpendicular to studs.

Table 609.4-1 Wood Shingle and Shake Side Wall Exposures

Shingle or Shake Maximum Weather Exposures (mm)

Single-Coursing Double-Coursing
Length and Type
No. I No.2 No. I No.2
400 mm shingles 180 180 300 250
450 mm shingles 210 210 350 275
600 mm shingles 290 290 400 350
450 mm resawn shakes 1.80 - 350 -
450 mm straight-split shakes 180 - 400 -
600 mm resawn shakes 290 - 500 -

Table 609.5-1 Allowable Spans for Exposed Particleboard Panel Siding

Minimum Thickness
Grade Stud Spacing Siding Exterior Ceilings and Soffits
Direct to Studs Continuous Support Direct to Supports
M-1
400 16mm lOmm IO mm
M-S
M-2 "Exterior Glue" 600 16mm lOmm IO mm

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Table 609.6-1 Hardboard Siding

1'
Minimal Framing Nail Size • Nail Spacing
5
Nominal (50mm x I OOmm) General Bracing Panels
SIDING
Thickness Maximum Spacing
(mm) (mm)
1. Lap Siding
Direct to Studs 10 400 mmo.c. 65 400 mm o.c. Not applicable
Over Sheathing 10 400 mm o.c. 75 400 mm o.c. Not applicable
2. SquareEdge Panel Siding
150 mm o.c. at edges; I 00 mm o.c. at edges;
Direct to Studs 10 600 mm o.c. 50 300 mm o.c. at 200 mm o.c.
intermediate supports intermediate supports
150 mm o.c. at edges; I 00 mm o.c. at edges;
Over Sheathing 10 600mm o.c. 65 300 mm o.c. at 200 mm o.c.
intermediate supports intermediate supports
3. Shiplap Edge Panel Siding
150 mm o.c. at edges; 100 mm o.c. at edges;
Direct to Studs 10 400 mm o.c. 50 300 mm o.c. at 200 mm o.c.
intermediate supports intermediate supports
150 mm o.c. at edges; I 00 mm o.c. at edges;
Over Sheathing IO 400mm o.c. 65 300 mm o.c. at 200 mm o.c.
intermediate supports intermediate supports
Nails shall be corrosion resistant in accordance with Section 603.3.
Minimum acceptable nail dimensions (mm).
Panel Siding (mm) Lap Siding (mm)
Shank diameter 2.5 2.5
Head diameter 6.0 6.0
When used to comply with Section 620.9.3.

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SECTION 610 SECTION 611

INTERIOR PANELING SHEATHING
All softwood wood structural panels shall conform to the 611.1 Structural Floor Sheathing
provisions of the interior finishes and shall be installed in
accordance with Table 619.3-1. Panels shall comply with Structural floor sheathing shall be designed in accordance
UBC Standard 23-3 or its equivalent Philippine National with the general provisions of this chapter and the special
Standards (PNS). provisions in this section.
Sheathing used as subflooring shall be designed to
support all loads specified in this chapter and shall be
capable of supporting concentrated loads of not less than
1.33 kN without failure. The concentrated load shall be
applied by a loaded disc, 75 mm or smaller in diameter.

Flooring, including the finish floor, underlayment and

subfloor, where used, shall meet the following
requirements:
1. Deflection under uniform design load limited to
1/360 of the span between supporting joists or beams.
2. Deflection of flooring relative to joists under a
25 mm diameter concentrated load of 0.90 kN limited
to 3 mm or less when loaded midway between
supporting joists or beams not over 600 mm on center
and 1/360 of the span for spans over 600 mm.

Floor sheathing conforming to the provisions of Tables

611.1-1, 611.1-2, 611.1-3, or 611.1-4 shall be deemed to
meet the requirements of this Section.

611.2 Structural Roof Sheathing

Structural roof sheathing shall be designed in accordance

with the general provisions of this chapter and the special
provisions in this section. Structural roof sheathing shall
be designed to support all loads specified in this code and
shall be capable of supporting concentrated loads of not
less than 1.33 kN without failure. The concentrated load
shall be applied by a loaded disk, 75 mm or smaller in
diameter.

Deflection of structural roof sheathing under uniform

design live and dead load shall be limited to l/180 of the
span between supporting rafters or beams and 1/240 under
live load only.

Roof sheathing conforming to the provisions of

Tables 611.1-1 or 611.1-2 and 611.1-3 shall be deemed to
meet the requirements of this Section.

Wood structural panel roof sheathing shall be bonded by

intermediate or exterior glue. Wood structural panel roof
sheathing exposed on the underside shall be bonded with
exterior glue.

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Table 611.1-1 Allowable Spans for Lumber Floor and Roof Sheathing

Minimum Net Thickness (mm) of Lumber Placed

Perpendicular to Supports Diagonally to Supports
Span
Surfaced Dry 1 I Surfaced Unseasoned 1 Surfaced Dry L 1 Surfaced Unseasoned
FLOOR
600 20 I 20 I 20 I 20
400 16 I 18 I 16 I 18
ROOF
600 16 I 18 1 20 -, 20
Floor or roof sheathing conforming lo this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section 611.
Maximum 19% moisture content.

Table 611.1-2 Allowable Spans and Loads for Wood Structural Panel Sheathing and Single-Floor Grades Continuous Over
Two or More Spans with Strength Axis Perpendicular to Supports 1• 2

Sheathing Grades ROOF3 FLOOR4

Panel Span 5
Maximum Span (mm) Load (kN/m2)
Rating Panel Thickness Maximum Span
Roof/Floor Span (mm) With Edge Without Edge (mm)
Total Load Live Load
(mm/mm) Support~ Support
300/0 8 300 300 1.92 1.44 0
400/0 8, 9 400 400 1.92 1.44 0
500/0 8, 9 500 500 1.92 1.44 0
600/0 10, 12 600 5007 1.92 1.44 0
600/400 12 600 600 2.40 1.92 400
800/400 12, 16 800 700 1.92 I .44 4005
1000/500 16, 20, 22 1000 800 1.92 1.44 500 if. Y
1200/600 20, 22 1200 900 2.16 1.68 600
1350/800 22, 25 1350 1000 2.16 1.68 800
1500/1200 22, 25, 30 1500 1200 2.16 1.68 1200
Single-Floor Grades ROOF3 FLOOR4
Panel Span 5
Maximum Span (mm) Load (kN/m2)
Rating (mm) Panel Thickness Maximum Span
(mm) With Edge Without Edge (mm)
Roof/Floor Span Total Load Live Load
Support 6 Support
400 o.c. 12, 16 600 600 2.40 1.92 400
500 o.c. 16, 20 800 800 1.92 1.44 500
600 o.c. 20 1200 900 1.68 1.20 600
800 o.c. 22 1200 1000 2.40 1.92 800
1200 o.c. 28,30 1500 1200 2.40 2.40 1200
Applies to panels 600 mm or wider.
Floor and roof sheathing conforming to this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section 611.
Uniform load deflection limitations 1/180 of span under live load plus dead load, 11240 under live load only.
Panel edges shall have approved tongue-and-groove joints or shall be supported with blocking unless 6 mm minimum thickness
underlayment or 40 mm of approved cellular or lightweight concrete is placed over the subjloor, or finish floor is 20 mm wood
strip. Allowable uniform load based on deflection of 11360 of span is 4.8 kN/m2• Note: the span rating of 1200 mm on center is
based on a total load of 3.1 kN/m2.
Allowable load at maximum span.
Tongue-and-groove edges, panel edge clips (one midway between each support, except two equally spaced between supports 1200
mm on center), lumber blocking, or other. Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked diaphragms requirements.
For 12 mm panel, maximum span shall be 600 mm.
May be 600 mm on center where 20 mm wood strip flooring is installed at right angles to joist.
May be 600 mm on center for.floors where 40 mm of cellular or lightweight concrete is applied over the panels.

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Table 611.1-3 Allowable Loads for Wood Structural Panel Roof Sheathing Continuous Over Two or More Spans and
Strength Axis Parallel to Supports (Plywood structural panels are five-ply, five-layer unless otherwise noted) '· 2

Maximum Span Load at Maximum Span (kN/ni2)

Panel Grade Thickness (mm)
(mm) Live Total
Structura 1 1 12 600 0.96 1.44
12 600 l.68J 2.16J
12 600 1.92J 2.40j
16 600 3.35 3.83
20 600 4.31 4.79
Other Grades Covered in 12 400 1.92 2.40
UBC Standard 23-2 or 23-3 12 600 0.96 1.20
12 600 1.20 1.44
16 600 1.92J 2.40j
16 600 2.16J 2.63J
20 600 2.87J 3.11 J
Roof sheathing conforming to this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section 611.
Uniform load deflection timitations: 11180 of span under live load plus dead load, 1/240 under live load only Edges shall be
blocked with lumber or other approved type of edge supports.
For composite and four-ply plywood structural panel, load shall be reduced by O. 72 kN/m2.

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Table 611.1-4 Allowable Span for Wood Structural Panel Combination Subfloor-Underfloor-Underlayment (Single Floor) 1

Panels Continuous over Two or More Spans and Strength Axis Perpendicular to Supports

Maximum Spacing of Joists (mm)

Identification
400 500 600 800 1200
Species Group Thickness (mm)
I 12 16 20
II, III 16 20 22
IV 20 22 25
Span rating 400 o.c. 500 o.c. 600 o.c. 800 o.c. 1200 o.c.
Spans limited lo value shown because of possible effects of concentrated loads. Allowable uniform loads based on deflection of 1 /360 of span
is 4.8 kN/m2. Nole: the allowable total uniform load for 30 mm wood structural panels over joists spaced 1200 mm on center is 3.1 kN!m2.
Panel edges shall have approved tongue-and-groove joints or shall be supported with blocking, unless 6 mm minimum thickness underlayment
or 38 mm of approved cellular or lightweight concrete is placed over the subfloor, or finish floor is 20 mm wood strip.
Floor panels conforming to this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section 611.
Applicable to all grades of sanded exterior-type plywood. See UBC Standard 23-2 forplywood species groups.
Applicable to underlayment grade and C-C (plugged) plywood, and single floor grade wood structural panels.

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Table 611.1-5 Allowable Spans for Particleboard Subfloor and Combined Subfloor-Underlayment

Maximum Spacing of Supports (mm) s

Grade Thickness (mm)
Subfloor Combined Subfloor-Underlayment4' .i
12 400 -
2-M-W 16 500 400
20 600 600
2-M-3 20 500 500
All panels are continuous over two or more spans.
Floor sheathing conforming to this table shall be deemed lo meet the design criteria of Section 611.
Uniform deflection limitation: 1/360 of the span under 4.8 kN/m2 minimum load
Edges shall have tongue-and-groove joints or shall be supported with blocking. The tongue-and-groove panels are installed with
the long dimension perpendicular to supports.
A finish wearing surface is to be applied to the top of the panel.

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TI N 612
!.. ION 613
ME IANICALLY-LAMINATE POST-BE M CONNECTION -"--'__:..::___

FLOO SAN OE---~----

K' Where post and beam or girder construction is used, the
design shall be in accordance with the provisions of this
A laminated lumber floor or deck built up of wood
chapter. Positive connection shall be provided to ensure
members set on edge, when meeting the following
against uplift and lateral displacement.
requirements, may be designed as a solid floor or roof
deck of the same thickness and continuous span may be
designed on the basis of the full cross section using the
simple span moment coefficient.

Nail length shall not be less than 2Yi times the net
thickness of each lamination. When deck supports are
1.20 m on center or less, side nails shall be spaced not
more than 750 mm on center and staggered one-third of
the spacing in adjacent laminations. When supports are
spaced more than 1.20 m on center, side nails shall be
spaced not more than 450 mm on center alternately near
top and bottom edges, and also staggered one-third of the
spacing in adjacent laminations. Two side nails shall be
used at each end of butt-jointed pieces.

Laminations shall be toe-nailed to supports with 100 mm

or larger common nails. When supports are 1.20 m on
center or less, alternate laminations shall be toe-nailed to
alternate supports; when supports are spaced more than
1.20 m on center, alternate laminations shall be toe-nailed
to every support.

A single-span deck shall have all laminations full length.

A continuous deck of two spans shall not have more than

one splice every fourth lamination and placed within
quarter spans of adjoining supports.

Joints shall be closely butted over supports or staggered

across the deck but within the adjoining quarter spans.

No lamination shall be spliced more than twice in any

span.

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PART II -REQUIREMENTS Where shear walls with openings are designed for force
transfer around the openings, the limitations of
APPLICABLE TO DESIGN OF Table 614.1-1 shall apply to the overall shear wall
WIND AND EARTHQUAKE LOAD- including openings and to each wall pier at the side of an
opening. The height of a wall pier shall be defined as the
RESISTING SYSTEMS clear height of the pier at the side of an opening. The
width ofa wall pier shall be defined as the sheathed width
SECTION614 of the pier at the side of an opening. Design for force
WOOD SHEAR WALLS AND transfer shall be based on a rational analysis.

DIAPHRAGMS Table 614.1-1 Maximum Diaphragm Dimension Ratios

614.1 General Horizontal Vertical

Diaphragms Diaphragms
Unless permitted by the Building Official or by relevant Material Maximum Maximum
provisions of NSCP Volume III - Housing, use of wood Span-Width Height-Width
shear walls and diaphragms shall be limited to I to 2-story
Ratios Ratios
dwellings. Where applicable, succeeding provisions of
I. Diagonal sheathing,
this Section shall be used as bases for their design. 3: I ];] I
conventional
2. Diagonal sheathing, 1
Particleboard vertical diaphragms and lumber and wood 4:1 2:1
special
structural panel horizontal and vertical diaphragms may
be used to resist horizontal forces in horizontal and 3. Wood structural panels
2
vertical distributing or resisting elements, provided the and particleboard, nailed 4:1 2:1
deflection in the plane of the diaphragms, as determined· all edges
by calculations, tests or analogies drawn therefrom, does 4. Wood structural panels
not exceed the permissible deflection of attached and particleboard, 3
4:1
distributing or resisting elements. blocking omitted at
intermediate joints.
I
Permissible deflection shall be that deflection up to which In Seismic Zone 2, the maximum ratio may be 2.1.
a diaphragm and any attached distributing or resisting In Seismic Zone 2, the maximum ratio may be 3 l!i: I.
element will maintain its structural integrity under Not permitted.
assumed load conditions, i.e. continue to support assumed
loads without danger to occupant of the structure. In buildings of wood-frame construction where rotation
is provided for, the depth of the diaphragm normal to the
Connections and anchorages capable of resisting the
open side shall not exceed 7.50 m or two-thirds the
design forces shall be provided between the diaphragms
diaphragm width, whichever is the smaller depth.
and the resisting elements. Openings in diaphragms which
materially affect their strength shall be fully detailed on Straight sheathing shall not be permitted to resist shears
the plans and shall have their edges adequately reinforced in diaphragms acting in rotation.
to transfer all shearing stresses.
Exceptions:
Size and shape of each horizontal diaphragm and shear
wall shall be limited as set forth in Table 614.1-1. The 1. One-story, wood-framed structures with the depth
height of a shear wall shall be defined as: normal to the open side not greater than 7.50 m. may
1. The maximum clear height from foundation to have a depth equal to the width.
bottom of diaphragm framing above, or 2. Where calculations show that diaphragm deflections
2. The maximum clear height from top of diaphragm to can be tolerated, the depth normal to the open end
bottom of diaphragm framing above. may be increased to a depth-to-width ratio not
greater than 11.h:1 for diagonal sheathing or 2:1 for
The width of a shear wall shall be defined as the width of special diagonal sheathed or plywood or
sheathing. particleboard diaphragms.

In masonry or concrete buildings, lumber and wood

structural panel diaphragms shall not be considered as
transmitting lateral forces by rotation.

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Diaphragm sheathing nails or other approved sheathing 614.3 Wood Diaphragms

connectors shall be driven flush but shall not fracture the
surface of the sheathing. Wood diaphragms shall conform to the following
guidelines:
614.2 Wood Members Resisting Horizontal Forces
Contributedby Masonry and Concrete 614.3.1 ConventionalLumberDiaphragm
Construction
Wood members shall not be used to resist horizontal
forces contributed by masonry or concrete construction in Such lumber diaphragms shall be made up of 25 mm
buildings over one story in height.
nominal sheathing boards laid at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees to supports. Sheathing boards
Exceptions:
shall be directly nailed to each intermediate bearing
1. Wood floor and roof members may be used in member with not less than two 65-mm nails for 25 mm by
horizontal trusses and diaphragms to resist 150 mm nominal boards and three 65-mm nails for boards
horizontal forces imposed by wind, earthquake or 200 mm or wider; and in addition, three 65-mm nails and
earth pressure, provided such forces are not four 65-mm nails shall be used for 150 mm and 200 mm
resisted by rotation of the truss or diaphragm.
boards, respectively, at the diaphragm boundaries. End
joints in adjacent boards shall be separated by at least one
2. Vertical wood structural panel-sheathed shear
wall may be used to provide resistance to wind or joist or stud space, and there shall be at least two boards
earthquake forces in two-story buildings of between joints on the same support. Boundary members
masonry or concrete construction, provided the at edges of diaphragms shall be designed to resist direct
following requirements are met tensile or compressive chord stresses and adequately tied
together at corners.
a. Story-to-story wall heights shall not exceed
3.6m.
614.3.2 Special LumberDiaphragmConstruction
b. Horizontal diaphragm shall not be
Special diagonally heathed diaphragms hall conform to
considered to transmit lateral forces by
conventional construction and in addition hall ha e all
rotation or cantilever action.
elements designed in conformance , ith the provisions of
this chapter.
c. Deflection of horizontal and vertical
diaphragms shall not permit per-story
Each chord or portion th reof maybe considered a a
deflection of supported masonry or concrete
beam loaded with a uniform load per meter equal to 50
walls to exceed 0.0025 times each story
percent of the unit shear clue lo diaphragm action. The
height.
load shall be assumed as acting n rmal to the ch rel, in the
plane of the diaphragm an I either towards or away from
d. Wood structural panel sheathing in the diaphragm.
horizontal diaphragms shall have all
un iupported edges blocked. Wood stru tural The span of chord, or portion thereof, shall be the distance
panel sheathing for both stories of vertical between structural members of the diaphragm such as the
diaphragms shall have (JI/ un upported edges joists, studs and blocking, which serve to transfer the
blocked and for the lo« er-. tory walls shall assumed load to the sheathing.
have a minimum thicknes of 12 mm.
Special diagonally sheathed diaphragms shall include
e. There shall be no out-of-plane horizontal conventional diaphragms sheathed with two layers of
offsets between thefirst and second stories of diagonal sheathing at 90 degrees to each other and on the
wood structural panel shear walls. same face of the supporting members. ·

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614.3.3 Wood Structural Panel Diaphragm Diaphragms with panel edges supported in accordance
with Table 611.1-4 shall not be considered as blocked
Horizontal and vertical diaphragms sheathed with wood diaphragms unless blocking or other means of shear
structural panels may be used to resist horizontal forces transfer is provided.
for horizontal diaphragm and for vertical diaphragms, or
may be calculated by principles of mechanics without 614.5 Wood Shear Walls and Diaphragms in
limitation by using values of nail strength and wood Seismic Zone 4
structural panel shear values as specified elsewhere in this
chapter. Wood structural panels for horizontal diaphragms Section 614.5.1 to 614.5.5 shall be used for wooden shear
shall be as set forth in Tables 611.1-2 and 611.1-3 for walls and diaphragms design in Seismic Zone 4 areas.
corresponding joist spacing and loads. Wood structural
panels irrshear walls shall be at least 8 mm thick for studs
614.5.1 Scope
spaced 400 mm on center and 9 mm thick where studs are
spaced 600 mm on center.
Design and construction of wood shear walls and
diaphragms in Seismic Zone 4, as allowed by provisions
Maximum spans for wood structural panel subtloor
of Section 614.1 and NSCP Volume III - Housing, shall
underlayment shall be as set forth in Table 611.1-4. Wood
conform to the requirements of this section.
structural panels used for horizontal and vertical
diaphragms shall conform to UBC Standard 23-2 and
614.5.2 Framing
UBC Standard 23-3 or equivalent PNS.
Collector members shall be provided to transmit tension
All boundary members shall be proportioned and spliced
and compression forces. Perimeter members at openings
where necessary to transmit direct stresses. Framing
shall be provided and shall be detailed to distribute the
members shall be at least 50-mm nominal in the
shearing stresses. Diaphragm sheathing shall not be used
dimension to which the plywood is attached. In general,
to splice these members.
panel edges shall bear on the framing members and butt
along their centerlines. Nails shall be placed not less than
Diaphragm chords and ties shall be placed in, or tangent
IO mm from the panel edge, shall be spaced not more than
to, the plane of the diaphragm framing unless it can be
150 mm on center along panel edge bearings, and shall be
demonstrated that the moments, shear and deflections and
firmly driven into the framing members. No unblocked
deformations resulting from other arrangements can be
panels less than 300 mm wide shall be used.
tolerated.
Diaphragms with panel edges supported in accordance
614.5.3 Wood Structural Panel
with Tables 611.1-2, 611.1-3 and 611.1-4 shall not be
considered as blocked diaphragms unless blocking or
Wood structural panels shall be manufactured using
other means of shear transfer is provided.
exterior glue.
614.4 Particleboard Diaphragms
Wood structural panel diaphragms and shear walls shall
be constructed with wood structural panel sheets not less
Vertical diaphragms sheathed with particleboard may be
than 1.20 m by 2.40 m, except at boundaries and changes
used to resist horizontal forces.
in framing where minimum sheet dimension shall be 600
mm unless all edges of the undersized sheets are
All boundary members shall be proportioned and spliced
supported by framing members or blocking.
where necessary to transmit direct stresses. Framing
members shall be at least 50-mm nominal in the
Framing members or blocking shall be provided at the
dimension to which the particleboard is attached. In
edges of all sheets in shear walls.
general, panel edges shall bear on the framing members
and butt along their centerlines. Nails shall be placed not
Wood structural panel sheathing may be used for splicing
less than 1 O mm from the panel edge, shall be spaced not
members, other than those noted in Section 614.5.2,
more than 150 mm on center along panel edge bearings,
where the additional nailing required to develop the
and shall be firmly driven into the framing members.
transfer of forces will not cause cross-grain bending or
Unblocked panels less than 300 mm wide shall not be
cross-grain tension in the nailed member.
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614.5.4 Heavy Wood Panels shall be backed with 50 mm nominal or wider framing.
heels arc permitted to be in tailed either horlz. ntally r
Diagonally sheathed panels utilizing 50-mm nominal vertically. For J 0-111111 particleboard sheet installed with
boards may be used to resist the same permissible shear as the I ng dimension parallel l the studs paced 600 111111
25-mm nominal lumber, except that 90 mm nails shall be on center, nails hal! be spac d at l 50 mm on center al ng
used instead of 65 mm. intermediate framing mernbe . For all other condirions
nails of the am size shall he paced at 00 111111 on ccnte;.
Pan Is utilizing traight decking overlaid with plyw od along intermediate framing members.
may be used t resist hear Ii rces using the same ihear
values as p rmiued r r lhc wood structural panel alone. 614.6 Fiberboard Sheathing Diaphragms
Wood structural panel j int parallel to the decking . hall
be located Ht lea ·1 25 mm onset from any parallel decking Wood lud wall heathcd , ith fiberboard . hcathing may
joint. be used lo resist horizontal forces not exceeding those set
forth in thi chapter. TI1c fiberboard sheathing, 1.2 m by
Heavy decking panel. utilizing dowel pins, or vertically 2.4 m, shall be applied vertically to I ood studs n l less
laminated panel connected b nailing units to one than 50 mm nominal in thickness paced 40() mm on
another, re. isl shear force. based on the permissible shear c nter. ailing shov n in Table 614.6-1 shall be I rovid d
values of their connectors. at the perimeter of the sheathing board and at the
intermediate studs. Blocking f not less than 50-mm
614.5.5 Particleboard nominal thickness shall be provided at horizontal joint
when I all height exceed I ngth of sheathing panel, and
Particleboard shall not be less than Type M "Exterior heathing shall be fo tened to th blocking with nails
Glue". ized • shown in Table 616.6-1 spaced 7 5 mm on cent rs
each side of joint. Nails hall be SJ aced not less than IO
Shear v all hall be sheathed with particleboard sheets · mm from edge and end of sheathing. Marginal studs f
not less than 1.20 m by 2.40 m except at boundaries and hear walls or. hear-re i uing elements shall be ade [uately
change in framing. The requir cl nail size and spacing in anchored at th top and bottom and designed lo resist all
Table >19.3-1 apply Lo panel edges only. All panel edges forces. he maximum height-wi Ith ratio shall be I Vz: I.

Table 614.6-1 Allowable Shears for Wind or Seismic Loading on Vertical Diaphragms of Fiberboard Sheathing Board for
Type V Construction Only 1

Shear Value in 75 mm Nail Spacing

Size and Application Nail Size Around Perimeter and 150 mm at
Intermediate Points, (N/mm)
12 x 1200 x 2400 mm Galvanized roofing nail 40 mm long, 10 mm head 182 -
20 x 1200 x 2400 mm Galvanized roofing nail 45 mm long, 10 mm head 256
Fiberboard sheathing diaphragms shall not be used to brace concrete or masonry walls.
The shear value may be 780 N for 12 by 1200 by 2400 mm fiberboard nail-base sheathing.

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SECTION 615 615.3.2 Load Duration Factor, C0

DESIGN VALUES FOR 615.3.2.1 Wood has the property of carrying substantially
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS greater maximum loads for short durations than for long
durations of loading. Reference design values apply to
615.l General normal load duration. Normal load duration represents a
load that fully stresses a member to its allowable design
615.1.1 General Requirement
value by the application of the full design load for a
Each wood structural member or connection shall be of cumulative duration of approximately ten years. When the
sufficient size and capacity to carry the applied loads cumulative duration of the full maximum load does not
without exceeding the adjusted design values specified exceed the specified time period, all reference design
herein. values except modulus of elasticity, E, modulus of
elasticity for beam and column stability, Emin, and
Calculation of adjusted design values shall be determined
using the applicable adjustment factors specified herein. compression perpendicular to grain, F c_l_, based on a
deformation limit (see 617 .2.6) shall be multiplied by the
615.1.2 Responsibility of Designer to Adjust for appropriate load duration factor, C o, from Table 615.3-1
Conditions of Use to take into account the change in strength of wood with
changes in load duration.
Adjusted design values for wood members and
connections in particular end uses shall be appropriate for 615.3.2.2 The load duration factor, Cv, for the shortest
the conditions under which the wood is used, taking into duration load in a combination of loads shall apply for
account the differences in wood strength properties with that load combination. All applicable load combinations
different moisture contents, load durations, and types of shall be evaluated to determine the critical load
treatment. Common end use conditions are addressed in combination. Design of structural members and
this Specification. It shall be the final responsibility of the connections shall be based on the critical load
designer to relate design assumptions and reference combination.
design values, and to make design value adjustments
appropriate to the end use. 615.3.2.3 The load duration factors, Cv, in Table 615.3-1
are independent of load combination factors, and both
615.2 Reference Design Values shall be permitted to be used in design calculations.

1,
Reference design values are set forth in Table 615.2-1. Table 615.3-1 Load Duration Factors Co
Stress grading may be based on Table 615.2-3. Design
Load Duration Cv Typi cal Design Loads
value adjustments for wood products are based on
methods specified in each of the wood product sections. Permanent 0.9 Dead Load
I
Sections 617 to 618 contain design provisions for sawn Ten years 1.0 Occu pancy Live Load I
I
lumber and glued laminated timber. Section 619 contains Seven days 1.25 Cons truction Load
design provisions for connections. Reference design
One day 1.33 Earth quake Load
values are for normal load duration under the moisture
One day 1.33 Wind Load (Connections
service conditions specified. 1,
and F asteners only)

615.3 Adjustment of Reference Design Values Ten minutes 1.60 Wind Load (members)
Impact 2.0 Impa ct Load
615.3.1 Applicability of Adjustment Factors I
When using the Alternative Basic Load Combinations of
Chapter 2, the one-third increase shall not be used
Reference design values shall be multiplied by all concurrently with the Load Duration Factor, C0.
applicable adjustment factors to determine adjusted 2
Load duration factor greater than 1.6 shall not apply to
design values. The applicability of adjustment factors for structural members pressure-treated with water-borne
preservatives or fire retardant chemicals. The impact load II
sawn lumber and structural glued laminated timber is
duration shall not apply to connections.
defined in Section 617 to 618.
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615.3.3 Temperature Factor, Ct

Reference design values shall be multiplied by the

temperature factors, Ct, in Table 615.3-2 for structural
members that will experience sustained exposure to
elevated temperatures up to 66°C.

Table 615.3-2 Temperature Factor, Ct

Reference In Service ct
Design Moisture 5 52° 566°
Values Conditions' T 5 38°C T T
> 38° >52°

Ft, E Wet or Dry 1.0 0.90 0.90

r., r., Dry 1.0 0.80 0.70

FcandFc.1 Wet 1.0 0.70 0.50

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Wet service condition for sawn lumber is defined as in service
moisture content greater than 19%. Wet service condition for glued
laminated timber is defined as in service moisture content of 16%
or greater.

615.3.4 Fire Retardanttreatment

The effects of fire retardant chemical treatment on

strength shall be accounted for in the design. Adjusted
design values, including adjusted connection design
values, for lumber and structural glued laminated timber
pressure-treated with fire retardant chemicals shall be
obtained from the company providing the treatment and
redrying service. Load duration factors greater than 1.6
shall not apply to structural members pressure-treated
with fire retardant chemicals. (See Table 615.3-1)

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Table 615.2-1 Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods'
~
80% Stress Grade
Bending and Modulus of Compression Compression Shear
Species Tension Elasticity in Parallel to Perpendicular Parallel to
(Common and Botanical Names) Parallel to Bending Grain to Grain Grain
Grain
Fb,F, E Fe Fc1. Fv
MPa x IOjMPa MPa MPa MPa
I. High Strength Group
Agoho (Casuarina equitetifolia Forst) 26.3 8.22 14.5 5.91 2.95
Liusin [Parinari corymbosa (Blume) Miq.J 25.0 9.36 15.6 4.31 2.64
Malabayabas (Tristania spp.) 28.7 8.30 15.8 8.70 3.02
Manggachapui (Hopea spp.) 25.8 9.63 16.0 6.03 2.78
Molave (Vitex parviflora Juss.) 24.0 6.54 15.4 6.34 2.88
Narig (Vatica spp.) 21.8 8.33 13.7 4.97 2.61
Sasalit [Teijmanniodendron ahemianum (Merr) Bkh.J 31.3 9.72 21.60 10.2 3.38
Yakal (Shorea spp.) 24.5 9.78 15.8 6.27 2.49
II. Moderately High Strength Group
Antipolo (Arthocarpus spp.) 18.6 5.35 10.8 3.90 2.06
Binggas (Terminalia spp.) 18.9 6.57 11.4 3.27 2.24
Bokbok [Xanthophyllum excelsum (Blume) Miq.J 18.1 6.36 11.3 3.41 2.18
Dao (Dracontomelon spp.) 16.2 5.43 9.44 2.27 1.92
Gatasan [Garcinia venulosa (Blanco) Choisy] 20.8 6.84 13.5 3.52 2.36
Guijo (Shorea spp.) 21.8 8.47 13.2 4.26 2.40
Kamagong (Diospyros spp.) 20.9 7.20 11.7 4.39 2.47
Kamatog [Erythrophloeum densiflorum (Elm) Merr.J 19.0 7.56 11.2 3.95 2.35
Katmon (Dillenia spp) 18.8 6.82 11.9 4.84 2.29
Kato (Amoora spp.) 18.4 8.04 10.6 3.46 1.96
Lomarau (Swintonia foxworthyi Elm.) 19.8 7.92 11.8 2.98 2.18
Mahogany, Big-leafed (Swietenia macrophylla King) 16.5 4.66 10.5 3.83 2.71
Makaasim (Sysygium nitidum Benth) 20.5 6.72 11.4 3.70 2.40
Malakauayan [Decusocarpus pbilippinensis (Foxw.) de Laub.] 18.9 6.66 11.12 2.32 2.14
Narra (Pterocarpus indicus Willd) 18.0 5.94 11.4 3.07 1.91
Pahutan (Mangifera spp.) 16.6 6.53 10.0 2.50 2.05
Ill. Medium Strength Group
Apitong (Dipterocarpus spp.) 16.5 7.31 . 9.56 2.20 1.73
Bagtikan [Parashorea malaanonan (Blanco) Merr.J 16.6 6.48 9.89 2.33 1.82
Dangkalan (Calophyllum spp.) 16.3 6.38 9.20 2.48 1.98
Gisau (Canarium spp.) 14.3 5.33 8.16 1.99 1.90
Lanutan-bagyo [Gonystylus macrophyllum (miq.) Airy Shaw] 15.0 6.06 8.96 2.02 1.84
Lauan (Shorea spp.) 13.9 5.83 8.18 1.72 1.48
Malaanonang (Shorea spp.) 13.8 5.41 8.54 1.96 1.59
Malasaging (Aglaia spp.) 16.8 5.94 9.51 2.92 1.85
Malugai (Pometia spp) 15.4 6.30 9.33 3.07 2.07
Miau (Dysoxylum spp.) 15.7 6.50 8.83 2.78 2.06
Nato (Palaquium spp.) 16.2 5.56 9.17 2.33 1.98
Palosapis (Anisoptera spp.) 13.8 5.98 8.38 2.73 1.68
Pine (Pinus spp.) 14.7 6.66 8.29 1.88 1.56
Salakin (Aphanamixis spp.) 15.7 5.67 8.83 2.94 1.88
Vidal lanutan [Hibiscus campylosiphon Turcz. var. glabrecens
(Har. Ex. Perk.) J 19.5 5.83 8.54 2.65 2.39
IV. Moderately Low Strength Group
Almaciga [Agathis dammara (Lamb.) Rilh.J 11.8 5.47 6.27 1.44 1.47
Bayok (Pterospermum spp.) 12.6 4.75 7.33 1.30 1.20
Lingo-lingo (Vitex turczaninowii Merr.) 13.2 4.13 6.85 2.00 1.66
Mangasinoro (Shorea spp.) 12.8 5.36 7.46 1.97 1.44
Raintree [Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr.] 11.9 2.75 7.23 3.32 2.07
Yemane (Gmelina arborea R. Br.) 12.6 4.09 7.87 3.40 1.96
1
See Table 615.2-2for Reference Values for Other Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods

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Table 615.2-1 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods'
63% Stress Grade
Bending and Modulus of Compression Compression Shear
Species Tension Elasticity in Parallel to Perpendicular Parallel to
(Common and Botanical Names) Parallel to Bending Grain to Grain Grain
Grain
Fb,F, E F, FcJ. Fv
MPa x 10 MPa MPa MPa MPa
I. High Strength Group
Agoho (Casuarina equisetifolia Forst) 20.7 6.47 11.4 4.65 2.32
Liusin [Parinari corymbosa (Blume) Miq.] 19.7 7.37 12.3 3.39 2.08
Malabayabas (Tristania spp.) 22.6 6.53 12.5 6.85 2.38
Manggachapui (Hopea spp.) 20.3 7.58 12.6 4.75 2.19
Molave (Vitex parviflora Juss.) 18.9 5.15 12.1 5.00 2.27
Narig (Vatica spp.) 17.2 6.56 10.8 3.92 2.06
Sasalit [Teijmanniodendron ahemianum (Merr) Bkh.] 24.7 7.65 17.0 8.07 2.67
Yakal (Shorea spp.) 19.3 7.70 12.0 4.94 1.96
II. Moderately High Strength Group
Antipolo (Arthocarpus spp.) 14.7 4.21 8.53 3.07 1.62
Binggas (Terminalia spp.) 14.9 5.17 8.98 2.57 1.77
Bokbok (Xanthophyllum excelsum (Blume) Miq.] 14.3 5.01 8.90 2.68 1.72
Dao (Dracontomelon spp.) 12.8 4.28 7.43 1.79 1.51
Gatasan [Garcinia venulosa (Blanco) Choisy] 16.4 5.39 10.6 2.77 1.86
Guijo (Shorea spp.) 17.1 6.67 10.4 3.35 1.89
Karnagong (Diospyros spp.) 16.6 5.67 9.21 3.46 1.95
Kamatog [Erythrophloeum densiflorum (Elm) Merr.] 15.G 5.95 8.79 3.11 1.85
Katrnon (Dillenia spp) 14.8 5.37 9.38 3.81 1.80
Kato (Amoora spp.) 14.5 6.33 8.34 2.73 1.54
Lomarau (Swintonia foxworthyi Elm.) 15.6 6.24 9.30 2.34 1.71
Mahogany, Big-leafed (Swintonia rnacrophylla King) 13.0 3.67 8.24 3.01 2.13
Makaasim (Sysygium nitidum Benth) 16.1 5.29 8.95 2.92 1.89
Malakauayan [Decusocarpus philippinensis (Foxw.) de Laub.] 14.9 5.24 8.79 l.83 1.69
Narra (Pterocarpus indicus Willd) 14.2 4.68 8.97 2.42 1.5 I
Pahutan (Mangilera spp.) 13.1 5.15 7.88 l.97 1.61
III. Medium Strength Group
Apitong (Dipterocarpus spp.) 13.0 5.76 7.53 1.73 1.36
Bagtikan [Parashorea malaanonan (Blanco) Merr.] 13.1 5.10 7.79 1.84 1.43
Dangkalan (Calophyllum spp.) 12.8 5.03 7.24 1.96 1.56
Gisau (Canarium spp.) 11.2 4.20 6.43 1.56 1.49
Lanutan-bagyo [Gonystylus macrophyllum (miq.) Airy Shaw] 11.8 4.77 7.06 l.59 1.45
Lauan (Shorea spp.) 10.9 4.59 6.44 1.35 l.17
Malaanonang (Shorea spp.) 10.9 4.26 6.72 1.54 1.25
Malasaging (Aglaia spp.) 13.3 4.68 7.49 2.30 1.46
Malugai (Pometia spp.) 12.1 4.96 7.35 2.42 1.63
Miau (Dysoxylum spp.) 12.3 5.12 6.96 2.19 1.62
Nato (Palaquium spp.) 12.7 4.38 7.22 1.84 1.56
Palosapis (Anisoptera spp.) 10.9 4.71 6.60 2.15 1.33
Pine (Pinus spp.) 11.6 5.24 6.53 1.48 1.23
Salakin (Aphanamixis spp.) 12.4 4.47 6.96 2.32 1.48
Vidal lanutan [Hibiscus campylosiphon Turcz. var. glabrecens
(Har. Ex. Perk.)] 15.4 4.59 6.73 2.09 1.88
IV. Moderately Low Strength Group
Almaciga [Agathis dammara (Lamb.) Rilh.] 9.26 4.30 4.94 1.13 1.16
Bayok (Pterospermum spp.) 9.94 3.74 5.78 1.03 0.95
Lingo-lingo (Vitex turczaninowii Merr.) 10.4 3.25 5.39 1.58 1.31
Mangasinoro (Shorea spp.) 10.0 4.22 5.87 1.55 1.14
Raintree [Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr.] 9.37 2.16 5.70 2.61 l.63
Yemane (Gmelina arborea R. Br.) 9.90 3.22 6.20 2.68 1.55
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Table 615.2-1 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods'
50% Stress Grade
Bending and Modulus of Compression Compression Shear
Species Tension Elasticity in Parallel to Perpendicular Parallel to
(Common and Botanical Names) Parallel to Bending Grain to Grain Grain
Grain
Fb,F, E F, Fc1. Fv
MPa x 101 MPa MPa MPa MPa
I. High Strength Group
Agoho (Casuarina equisetifolia Forst) 16.4 5.14 9.06 3.69 1.84
Liusin [Parinari corymbosa (Blume) Miq.J 15.6 5.85 9376 2.69 1.65
Malabayabas (Tristania spp.) 17.9 5.19 9390 5.44 1.89
Manggachapui (Hopea spp.) 16.1 6.02 10.0 3.77 1.74
Malave (Yitex parviflora Juss.) 15.0 4.09 9.60 3.96 1.80
Narig (Vatica spp.) 13.6 5.20 8.59 3.11 1.63
Sasalit [Teijmanniodendron ahernianum (Merr) Bkh.] 19.6 6.08 13.5 6.40 2.12
Yakal (Shorea spp.) 15.3 3.11 9.55 3.92 1.55
II. Moderately High Strength Group
Antipolo (Arthocarpus spp.) 11.6 3.34 6.77 2.44 1.29
Binggas (Terminalia spp.) 11.8 4.11 7.13 2.04 1.40
Bokbok (Xanthophyllum excelsum (Blume) Miq.J 11.3 3.97 7.06 2.13 1.36
Dao (Dracontomelon spp.) IO.I 3.39 5.90 1.42 1.20
Gatasan [Garcinia venulosa (Blanco) Choisy] 13.0 4.27 8.42 2.20 1.47
Guijo (Shorea spp.) 13.6 5.30 8.22 2.66 1.50
Kamagong (Diospyros spp.) 13.1 4.50 7.31 2.74 1.54
Kamatog [Erythrophloeum densiflorum (Elm) Merr.] 11.9 4.72 6.98 2.47 1.47
Katmon (Dillenia spp) 11.7 4.26 7.44 3.03 1.43
Kato (Amoora spp.) 11.5 5.02 6.62 2.17 1.23
Lomarau (Swintonia foxworthyi Elm.) 12.4 4.95 7.38 2.86 1.36
Mahogany, Big-leafed (Swintonia macrophylla King) 10.3 2.91 6.54 2.39 1.69
Makaasim (Sysygium nitidum Benth) 12.8 4.20 7.10 2.31 1.50
Malakauayan [Decusocarpus philippinensis (Foxw.) de Laub.] 11.8 4.16 6.98 1.45 1.34
Narra (Pterocarpus indicus Willd) 11.2 3.71 7.12 1.92 1.20
Puhutan (Mangilera spp.) 10.4 4.08 6.25 1.56 1.28
Ill. Medium Strength Group
Apitong Dipterocarpus spp.) 10.3 4.57 5.97 1.37 1.08
Bagtikan [Parashorea malaanonan (Blanco) Merr.] 10.4 4.05 6.18 1.46 1.14
Dangkalan (Calophyllum spp.) 10.2 3.99 5.75 1.55 1.24
Gisau (Canarium spp.) 8.93 3.33 5.10 1.24 1.18
Lanutan-bagyo [Gonystylus macrophyllum (miq.) Airy Shaw] 9.39 3.79 5.60 1.26 1.15
Lauan (Shorea spp.) 8.68 3.64 5.11 1.07 0.93
Malaanonang (Shorea spp.) 8.63 3.38 5.34 1.23 0.99
Malasaging (Aglaia spp.) 10.5 3.71 5.95 1.83 l.16
Malugai (Pometia spp.) 9.62 3.94 5.83 1.92 1.30
Miau (Dysoxylum spp.) 9.80 4.06 5.52 1.74 1.29
Nato (Palaquium spp.) IO.I 3.48 5.73 1.46 1.24
Palosapis (Anisoptera spp.) 8.65 3.73 5.24 1.70 1.05
Pine (Pinus spp.) 9.19 4.16 5.18 1.18 0.98
Salakin (Aphanamixis spp.) 9.83 3.54 5.52 1.84 l.18
Vidal lanutan [Hibiscus campylosiphon Turcz. var. glabrecens
(Har. Ex. Perk.) J 12.2 3.64 5.34 J.66 1.50
IV. Moderately Low Strength Group
Almaciga [Agathis dammara (Lamb.) Rilh.J 7.35 3.42 3.92 0.90 0.92
Bayok (Pterospermum spp.) 7.89 2.97 4.58 0.81 0.75
Lingo-lingo (Yitex turczaninowii Merr.) 8.27 2.58 4.28 1.25 1.04
Mangasinoro (Shorea spp.) 7.98 3.35 4.66 1.23 0.90
Raintree [Samanea saman (Jacq.) Merr.] 7.43 1.72 4.52 2.07 1.30
Yemane (Gmclinn arborea R. Br.) 7.86 2.55 4.92 2.13 1.23
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Ta bl e 615 2 - 2 R e f erence VIa ues fior v:ISUa II .I

S tress-Gra ddU
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nseasone dS tructura Tim
Additional Species 80% STRESS GRADE 50% STRESS GRADE
(Common and Botanical Names) r,», E Fe FcJ_ Fv Fb,Ft E Fe FcJ_ Fv
MPa GPa MPa MPa MPa MPa GPa
-
MPa MPa
-
MPa
I. High Strength Group
A. Commercial Species
Alupag amo [Litchi chinensis Sann. ssp, philippinensis
28.13 7.98 9.74 6.39 3.49 17.58 4.99 6.09 4.00 2.18
(Radlk)Leenh.]
Ata-ata (Diospyros mindanaensis Merr.) 27.00 8.28 - - - 16.87 5.] 8 - - -
Bakauan (Rhizophora apiculata Blume) 31.45 9.60 8.90 6.30 3.05 19.65 6.00 5.56 3.93 1.90
Katilma (Diospyros nitida Merr) 26.17 8.31 8.03 3.54 2.66 16.35 5.19 5.02 2.21 1.66
Kubi (Artocarpus nitidus Trecc. spp. nitidus) 31.21 7.92 11.04 5.47 2.85 19.51 4.95 6.90 3.42 1.78
Narig (Vatica mangachapoi Blanco ssp. mangachapoi) 24.47 8.15 9.13 4.19 2.44 15.29 5.09 5.70 2.62 1.53
Narig, Thick leafed (Vatica pechyphylla Merr) 27.04 8.34 10.29 6.42 2.89 16.90 5.21 6.43 4.01 1.8 I
Tiga [Tristeniopsis micrantha (Merr) Wils. & Waterh.] 31.92 9.00 10.18 9.71 3.41 19.95 5.63 6.36 6.07 2.13
Tindalo [Afzelia rhomboidea (Blanco) Vid.] 30.17 8.88 11.39 7.56 3.41 18.86 5.55 7.12 4.73 2.13
Yakal (Shorea astylosa Foxw.) 25.05 9.92 10.14 6.72 2.33 15.66 6.20 6.34 4.20 1.46
Yakal-yamban (Shorea falciferoides ssp. falciferoides) 29.17 9.50 9.81 6.31 2.43 18.23 5.94 6.13 3.94 1.52
Yakal-malibato (Shorea malibato Foxw) 38.22 8.70 10.14 6.15 2.64 23.89 5.44 6.34 3.84 1.65
Yakal-saplungan [Hopea plagata (Blanco) Yid.] 41.79 11.18 12.76 9.00 2.91 26.12 6.99 7.97 5.62 1.82

Diospyros sp. 24.67 7.98 8.48 5.71 2.64 15.42 4.99 5.30 3.57 1.65

B. Lesser-Known Species
Antsoan (Cassiajavanica L. ssp. javenica) 27.47 7.62 9.44 5.08 3.00 17.17 4.76 5.90 3.17 1.87
Arangen [Ganophyllum obliquum (Blanco) Merr.J 26.85 7.86 9.82 6.88 3.00 16.78 4.91 6.14 4.30 1.87
Bansilai (Ochna foxworthyi Elm) 27.99 9.24 10.72 8.00 2.88 17.49 5.78 6.70 5.00 1.80
•'
Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia DC.) 32.92 8.40 11.39 5.47 3.09 20.57 5.25 7.12 3.42 1.93
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Table 615.2-2 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods'?
Additional Species 80% STRESS GRADE 50% STRESS GRADE
(Common and Botanical Names) r.,«, E Fe Fc1. Fv r,». E F, Fc1. Fv
MPa GPa MPa MP a MPa MPa GP a MPa MP a MPa
JI. Moderately High Strength Group
A. Commercial Species
Akle (Albizia acle (Blanco) Merr.] 21.08 7.20 7.36 4.78 2.78 13.17 4.50 4.60 2.99 1.74
Amugis [Koordersiodendron pinnatum (Blanco) Merr.] 19.48 6.71 6.92 3.90 2.42 12.17 4.20 4.33 2.43 l.5 l
Anang (Diospyros pyrrhcorpa Miq.) 22.00 7.02 7.62 3.05 2.49 13.75 4.39 4.76 1.9 l 1.56
Anang-gulod [Diospyros myrmecocalyx (Hiern) Bakh] 20.20 6.15 7.41 3.61 2.57 12.62 3.85 4.63 2.26 1.61
Batino (Alstonia macrophylla G. Don) - - - - - - - - - -
Bingas [Terminalia citrina (Gaertn.) Roxb. ex. Flem.] 18.0l 7.20 8.07 4.34 2.72 11.26 4.50 5.05 2.71 1.70
Bolon [Platymitra arborea (Blanco) Kesler] 25.34 7.62 8.38 3.63 2.29 15.84 4.76 5.24 2.27 1.43
Bo long-eta (Diospyros pi losanthera 20.46 8.28 5.50 - - 12.79 5.18 3.44 . -
Blanco var philosanthera] 19.35 7.38 6.38 5.37 2.68 12.09 4.61 3.99 3.36 l.68
Dungon (Heritiera sylvatica Vidal) 23.73 7.20 9.52 6.15 2.72 14.83 4.50 5.95 3.84 l.70
Dysoxylum sp. 17.10 6.18 6.88 2.38 2.00 10.69 3.86 4.30 l.49 1.25
lpil (lntsia bijuga (Colebr) 0. Ktze] 27.09 7.44 - 5.37 . 16.93 4.65 - 3.36 .
Kamagong (Diospyros discolor Willd.) 25.04 7.74 8.54 6.49 3.00 15.65 4.84 5.34 4.06 1.87
Kamagong ponce (Diospyros poncei Merr.) 22.00 6.30 6.86 4.82 2.19 13.75 3.94 4.29 3.01 1.37
Katmon-bayani (Dillenia megalantha Merr.) 21.17 7.56 6.46 4.51 2.13 13.23 4.73 4.04 2.82 1.33
Katong-lakihan (Dysoxylum crytobotryum Miq.) 19.56 8.22 6.69 3.42 1.90 12.22 5.14 4.18 2.14 l. l 9
Lithocarpus sp. 18.52 8.04 6.30 3.98 l .49 l l.57 5.03 3.94 2.49 0.93
Ludek [Ludekia bernardoi (Merr.) Ridsd.] 24.30 7.44 6.78 4.18 2.56 15.18 4.65 4.24 2.61 1.60
Malakatmon [Dillenia luzoniensis (Vidal) Martelli ex
23.60 7.40 7.37 5.40 2.46 14.75 4.63 4.61 3.38 l.54
Dur. et Jacks.]
Malapanau (Dipterocarpus kerrii King) 17.26 6.86 6.12 2.09 1.70 10.79 4.29 3.83 1.3 l l.07
Malugai (Pometia pinnata Forst & Forst.) 17.10 6.36 5.99 2.80 2.15 10.69 3.98 3.75 l.75 l.34
Malugai-liitan (Pometia pinnata forma repanda Jacobs) l 7.06 6.05 6.38 3.93 2.36 10.67 3.78 3.99 2.45 1.47
Palak-palak (Palaquium lanceolatum Blanco) 21.43 7.85 7.29 2.64 l.88 13.39 4.90 4.56 l.65 l. l 8
Panau, leaf-tailed (Dipterocarpus caudatus Foxw.) 19.23 7.32 5.66 2.61 l.62 12.02 4.58 3.54 1.63 l.02
Pianga [Ganua obovatifolia (Merr.) Assem] 18.27 7.03 5.70 2.66 l.94 11.42 4.39 3.56 1.66 l.21
Sakat (Terminalia nitens Pres!.) 23.63 5.66 . 2.77 - 14.77 3.54 . l.73 .
Ulaian [Lithocarpus llanosii (A.DC.) Rehd.J l 7.67 5.55 6.93 3.38 2.21 l l.04 3.47 4.33 2.l l 1.38
Talisai-gubat (Terminalia foetidissima Griff.) 21.79 7.32 6.88 2.83 2.06 13.62 4.58 4.30 l.77 1.28
Toog [Petersianthus quadrialatus (Merr.) Merr.J 19.70 6.53 6.77 2.74 2.03 12.31 4.08 4.23 l.71 l.27
Yakal kaliot (Hopea malibato Foxw.) 23.96 8.25 7.62 3.45 2.55 14.98 5.16 4.76 2.16 1.59
B. Lesser-Known Species
Balakat [Ziziphus talanai (Blanco) Merr.] 16.89 4.87 8.03 3.02 2.17 10.55 3.05 5.02 l.88 l.36
Balikbikan (Drypetes longifolia (Blume) Pax & K Hoffm.] 24.82 7.74 7.62 3.78 2.08 15.51 4.84 4.76 2.36 1.30
Kalamansanai Group (Neonauclea sp.) 14.94 5.50 . 3.56 2.14 9.34 3.44 - 2.23 l.34
Kalingag (Cinnamomum mercadoi Yid.) 21.03 5.83 7.12 2.78 2.22 13.14 3.64 4.45 l.74 1.39
Kapulasan (Nepheliurn mutabile Blume) 16.36 6.47 . 3.68 2.26 10.22 4.04 - 2.30 1.41
Langi! [Albizia lebbek (L.) Benth.] 22.69 6.66 8.35 5.12 2.78 14.18 4.16 5.22 3.20 l.74
Patangis (Magnolia candollei (Blume) Keng var. candollei] 21.03 7.08 6.34 3.56 2.61 13.14 4.43 3.96 2.23 l.63
Siar [Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) K. Heyne] 21.45 5.94 7.17 7.37 2.30 13.41 3.71 4.48 4.61 1.44
Uas [Harpulia arborea (Blanco Radik] l 7.05 5.39 5.66 3.02 2.13 10.66 3.37 3.54 l.89 l.33
C. Plantation Species
Acacia crassicarpa A. Cunn. ex Benth 20.08 6.78 5.31 2.64 2.04 12.55 4.24 3.32 l.65 l.27
Acacia cincinnata 15.25 5.77 6.46 2.97 2.28 9.53 3.61 4.04 1.86 1.42
Banaba [Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers.] 16.72 5.36 5.92 3.81 2.27 10.45 3.35 3.70 2.38 1.42
Ipil-ipil, Giant [Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de wit] 15.54 5.43 5.50 3.20 2.50 9.71 3.40 3.44 2.00 1.56
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Table 615.2-2 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods ·
Additional Species 80% STRESS GRADE 50% STRESS GRADE
(Common and Botanical Names) Fb,F, E Fe Fe1. Fv Fb,F, E Fe Fe1. Fv
MPa Gl'a MPa MPa MPa MPa GP a MP a MP a MPa
Ill. Medium Strength Group
A. Commercial Species
Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus Blanco) 17.67 8.01 6.26 2.42 2.00 I l.05 5.01 3.91 1.5 I l.25
Apitong, Basilan (Dipterocarpus eurynchus Miq) I 8.26 7.62 5.87 I .93 1.66 11.41 4.76 3.67 I 21 1.04
Apitong Broad-winged (Dipterocarpus kunstleri
16.57 6.76 5.51 1.90 1.59 10.36 4.23 3.44 1.19 1.00
King)
Bitaog (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) 14.16 6.30 4.80 1.59 1.38 8.85 3.94 3.00 0.99 0.86
Dagang (Anisoptera aurea Foxw.) 14.98 5.84 5.24 2.58 1.63 9.36 3.65 3.28 1.61 1.02
Hagakhak (Dipterocarpus valid us Blume) 16.98 6.23 5.59 1.59 1.54 10.61 3.90 3.50 0.99 0.96
Kalumpit (Terminalia microcarpa Decne.) 18.52 4.60 6.11 3.32 2.47 11.57 2.87 3.82 2.08 l.54
Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis Rolfe) 18.38 5.16 6.40 3.79 2.28 11.48 3.22 4.00 2.37 I 42
Kuling-babui (Dysoxylum excelsum Blume) 14.49 5.72 5.73 1.61 1.76 9.06 3.57 3.58 1.0 I I.JO
Kuling-rnanuk [Aglaia luzoniensis (Yid.) Merr &
18.42 5.25 7.58 3.08 2.06 11.51 3.28 4.74 1.92 1.29
Rolfe]
Lamio [Dracontomelon edule (Blanco) Skeels] 15.68 4.36 4.77 1.83 1.58 9.80 2.72 2.98 1.14 0.99
Lanipau (Terminalia copelandii Elm.) 15.63 5.94 6.11 1.84 1.58 9.77 3.71 3.82 I.I 5 0.99

Lokinai [Dacrydium beccarii Parl.) 15.44 3.35 3.65 2.09 1.70 9.65 2.10 2.28 1.3 l 1.06
Lamog (Planchonia spectabilis Merr.) 19.13 5.08 5.63 4.65 2.09 11.96 3.17 3.52 2.91 1.31

Magabuyo (Celtis luzonica Warb.) I I .51 4.01 5,06 2.12 1.78 7.19 2.50 3.16 1.32 1.11

Nato Villamil [Pouteria villatnilli (Merr) Baehni] 16.34 5.06 5.57 2.59 2.06 10.21 3.17 3.48 1.62 1.29

Philippine maple (Acer laurinum 15.77 6.30 7.46 1.86 1.88 9.86 3.94 4.66 1.17 1.17
Hassk. apud Hoeven & de Vriese) . . - - - - - - - -
Piling-liitan [Canarium Juzonicum (Blume) A Gray] 15.89 4.66 5.41 2.09 2.08 9.93 2.91 3.38 1.31 1.30

Tangile [Shorea polysperma (Blanco) Merr.] 15.83 6.23 5.50 1.79 1.54 9.89 3.89 3.44 1.12 0.96

B. Lesser-Known Species
Anang (Diospyros pyrrhocarpa Miq.) 15.88 5. 16 - 2.38 1.86 9.92 3.23 - 1.49 l.16

Amunat (Oraphea cumingiana Yid) 16.86 6.42 6.34 2.14 1.75 10,54 4.01 3.96 1.34 1.09
Apanit [Mastixia pentandra Blume ssp. philippinensis
I 7.10 6.48 5.12 1.69 1.65 10.69 4.05 3.20 1.06 l.03
(Wang.) Matt.]
Balukanag [Chisocheton cumingianus (C.DC.)
16.24 6.60 5.57 2.43 1.60 10.15 4.13 3.48 1.52 1.00
Harms]
Banai-banai [Radermachera pinnata (Blanco) Seem] 20.60 5.15 7.0l 3.07 2.02 12.88 3.22 4.38 1.92 1.26
Bitanghol (Calophyllum blancoi Pl. & Tr.) 10.31 4.67 . 1.63 1.51 6.44 2.92 - 1.02 0.94
Dalung (Phyllocladus hypophyllus Hook f.) 20.51 5.70 6.88 2.55 2.04 12.82 3.56 4.30 1.59 1.27
Gapas-gapas [Camptostemon philippinense (Yid.)
18.04 5.36 7.26 1.85 1.44 11.28 3.35 4.54 1.16 0.90
Becc.]
ltangan {Weinmannia luzoniensis Yid.) 13.92 4.85 4.74 1.67 1.62 8.70 3.03 2.96 1.05 l.01
Java sala [Sloaneajavanica (Miq.) Koord & Val.] 17.85 5.36 6.30 2.24 2.00 I 1.16 3.35 3.94 1.40 1.25
Kangko [Aphanamixis polystachya Wall.) R.N.
16.08 5.71 5.73 2.83 1.89 10.05 3.57 3.58 1.77 l.l 8
Parker]
Malakmalak [Palaquium philippense (Perr.) C.B.
13.37 4.70 5.71 2.05 1.80 8.36 2.94 3.57 1.28 1.13
Rosb.J
Nato [Palaquium luzoniense (F. Vil!.) Yid] 16.72 5.45 5.57 2.14 1.86 10.45 3.40 3.48 1.34 I.I 6
Pagsahingin-bulog (Canarium asperum Benth) 16.58 6.66 5.63 l.64 1.86 10.36 4.16 3.52 1.02 l.16
Panang (Palaquium sp.) 14.44 5.48 - 2.59 2.01 9.03 3.42 . 1.62 1.25
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Table 615.2-2 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods'·2
Additional Species 80% STRESS GRADE 50% STRESS GRADE
(Common and Botanical Names) Fb,F, E F~ Fc1. Fv Fb,F, E Fe Fc1. Fv
MPa GPa MPa MPa MPa MPa GPa MPa MPa MPa
Ill. Medium Strength Group (cont'd)
B. Lesser-Known Species (cont'd)
Philippine chestnut [Castanopsis philipinensis
14.02 4.98 4.90 2.34 1.75 8.76 3.11 3.06 1.46 1.09
(Blanco) Yid]
Sagimsim [Syzgium brevi-stylum (C.B. Rob.) Merr.] 16.87 4.03 - 2.21 2.03 10.54 2.52 - 1.38 1.27
Santiki [Cleidion spiciflorum (Bum. F.) Merr.] 15.72 4.25 4.48 3.18 - 9.83 2.66 2.80 1.99 -
Syzgium sp. 12.05 4.21 - 1.89 l.78 7.53 2.63 - 1.18 1.12
Tan-ag (Kleinhovia hospita L) 15.34 4.48 5.95 2.47 1.91 9.59 2.80 3.72 1.55 1.20
Ulaian [Lithocarpus celebicus (Miq.) Rehd.] 18.81 5.09 - 4.51 2.63 J 1.76 3.18 - 2.82 1.64
Usuang-saha (Endiandra laxiflora Merr.) 15.49 5.39 4.99 2.81 1.80 9.68 3.37 3.12 1.76 l.12
Temstroemia sp. 19.51 5.32 6.94 2.65 2.12 12.20 3.33 4.34 1.66 1.33
C. Plantation Species
Acacia mangium Willd. 15.51 5.60 7.36 2.49 l.95 9.70 3.50 4.60 l.56 1.22
Nangka (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) 20.55 5.26 7.04 2.04 l.92 12.85 3.29 4.40 l.27 1.20
River red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.) 16.22 6.14 - 3.49 1.51 10.14 3.84 - 2.18 0.94
Teak (Tectona grandis Lf.) 18.94 4.99 4.93 2.81 2.01 11.84 3.12 3.08 1.76 1.26
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Table 615.2-2 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woodsr'
Additional Species 80% STRESS GRADE 50% STRESS GRADE -
(Common and Botanical Names) Fb,F1 E Fe Fe 1. Fv Fb,F, E F, Fc1. Fv
MPa GPa MPa MPa MPa MPa GPa MPa MP a MPa
IV. Moderately Low Strength Group
A. Commercial Species
Almon (Shorea almon Foxw.) 15.32 6.14 5.48 1.63 1.4 l 9.57 3.83 3.43 1.02 0.88
Anubing (Artocarpus ovatus Blanco) 19.46 4.04 5.34 4.19 1.87 12.17 2.53 3.34 2.62 l.17
Batikuling (Litsea leytensis Merr.) 13.32 4.86 6.08 1.41 l.36 8.33 3.04 3.80 0.88 0.85
Dulit [Canarium hirsutum 12.41 3.52 4.64 1.21 1.38 7.76 2.20 2.90 0.75 0.86
Willd. Forma multipinnatum (Llanos) HJ. Lam.] - - - - - - - . - -
!gem [Dacycarpus imbricatus (Bl.) var. patulus de
12.17 4.95 4.26 1.24 l.45 7.61 3.09 2.66 0.77 0.91
Laub.)
Ilo-ilo [Aglaia argentea Blume) 16.86 5.50 4.83 1.50 1.42 10.54 3.44 3.02 0.94 0.89
Kalunti [Shorea hopeifolia (Heim) SymJ 14.11 4.97 5.50 1.61 1.44 8.82 3.11 3.44 I.OD 0 90
Loktob (Duabanga moluccana Blume) 8.64 1.79 4.51 1.30 l.l l 5.40 1.12 2.82 0.81 0.69
Manggasinoro [Shorea assamica 14.1 l 5.65 5.13 1.54 l.40 8.82 3.53 3.21 0.96 0.87
Dyer, ssp. philippinensis (Brandis) Sym] - - . . - . - - .
Manggasinorong-lakihan (Shorea virescens Parijs) 14.44 5.59 5.57 1.88 1.35 9.03 3.50 3.48 1.18 0,84
Mayap is [Shorea palosapis (Blanco) Merr.] 14.60 5.81 5.20 1.53 l.34 9.12 3.63 3.25 0.96 0.84
Paguringon (Cratoxylum sumatranum (Jack) Blume
15.77 4.76 6.05 2.32 2.06 9.86 2.97 3.78 1.45 1.29
ssp. sumatranum Robs.).
Tuai (Bischofia javanica Blume) 14.75 4.14 4.66 4.10 1.80 9.22 2.59 2.91 2.56 1.13
Shorea sp. 13.92 4.84 4.26 1.04 1.15 8.70 3.03 2.66 0.65 0.72
B. Lesser-Known Species
Anongo (Turpinia ovalifolia Elm.) l l.70 3.68 3.78 1.44 1.30 7.3 l 2.30 2.36 0.90 0.81
Balakat-gubat [Sapium luzonicum (Yid.) Merr.] - - - 1.38 1.55 - - - 0.86 0.97
Balanti [Homalanthus populneus (Geisel.) Pax var. .
populneus)
l l.32 3.83 - 1.65 1.31 7.07 2.39 1.03 0.82

Balete (Ficus balete Merr.) 13.84 5.20 - 2.30 1.72 8.65 3.25 - 1.44 1.08
Balobo (Diplodiscus paniculatus Turcz.) 16.59 4.71 - 3.12 2.02 10.37 2.94 - 1.95 1.26
Bayok (Pterospermum diversifolium Blume) 15.44 4.40 5.41 1.69 1.44 9.65 2.75 3.38 1.06 0.90
Bayok-bayokan (Pterospermumniveum Yid.) 13.56 4.69 5.62 l .45 1.29 8.48 2.93 3.51 0.91 0.81
Binunga [Macaranga tanarius (L.) Muell-Arg.] 9.79 3.39 - l.50 1.37 6.12 2.12 - 0.94 0.85
Buta-buta (Exocecaria agallocha L.) 10.61 3.40 3.68 1.40 1.33 6.63 2.12 2.30 0.87 0.83
Duguan (Myristica philippensis Larn.) 8.39 4.38 - 1.92 1.38 5.25 2.74 - l.20 0.86
Himbabao [Broussonetia luzonica (Blanco) Bur. var.
12.83 4.04 4.45 2.24 2.00 8.02 2.53 2.78 1.40 1.25
luzonica)
Katong-matsin [Chisocheton pentandrus (Blanco)
14.49 3.56 4.26 1.51 1.32 9.06 2.23 2.66 0.95 0.83
Merr.]
Tula [Alphitonia philippinensis (Braid.) Gordonia
14.11 3.81 4.61 1.63 1.54 8.82 2.38 2.88 1.02 0.97
Sp.)
C. Plantation Species
Bagras (Eucalyptus deglupta Blume) 11.71 4.05 4.80 1.23 1.05 7.32 2.53 3.00 0.77 0.66
Durian (Durio zibethinus Merr.) 13.88 4.90 5.15 1.80 1.42 8.67 3.06 3.22 l.13 0.89
Para-rubber [Hevea brasiliensis (HBK) Muell-Arg.J 11.13 3.91 3.33 2.19 1.67 6.96 2.45 2.08 1.37 1.05
Santo! [Sandoricum koetjape (Burm. f.) merr.] 11.84 2.91 3.62 1.44 1.31 7.40 l.82 2.26 0.90 0.82
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Table 615.2-2 (Cont'd) Reference Values for Visually Stress-Graded Unseasoned Structural Timber of Philippine Woods='
Additional Species 80% STRESS GRADE 50% STRESS GRADE
(Common and Botanical Names) Fb,F, E Fe Fc.1 Fv Fb,F, E Fe Fc.1 Fv
MPa GPa MPa MPa MPa MPa GPa MPa MPa MPa
v. Low Strength Group
A. Commercial Species
Kalantas (Toona calantas Merr. & Rolfe) 9.66 3.70 3.04 0.86 0.88 6.04 2.31 1.90 0.54 0.55
Malakalumpang (Sterculia 7 72 3.74 3.58 1.08 0.91 4.82 2.34 2.24 0.68 0.57
Rarang [Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk) Merr.] 5.23 1.83 2.22 0.73 0.78 3.27 1.15 1.39 0.45 0.48
Tiaong (Shorea ova\a Dyer ex Brandis) 1 J .56 4.97 4.02 0.91 1.07 7.22 3.11 2.51 0.57 0.67
Taluto [Pterocymbium tinctoriurn (Blanco) Merr.] 9.50 3.09 3.30 0.92 1.0 l 5.93 1.93 2.06 0.58 0.63
B. Lesser-Known Species
Anabiong [Trerna orientalis (L.)] 5.56 2.36 2.46 1.0 I 1.02 3.48 1.48 1.54 0.63 0.63
Bagalunga (Melia azedarach L.) 10.32 3.76 3.71 1.54 1.72 6.45 2.35 2.32 0.96 1.08
Banilad (Sterculia camosa Wall.) 6.07 2.15 - 0.83 0.81 3.79 1.34 . 0.52 0.50
Binuang (Octomeles sumatrana Miq.) 9.09 3.66 3.11 0.74 0.88 5.68 2.29 l.94 0.47 0.55
Dita [Alstonia scholaris (L.) 4.64 l.9 l . 0.55 0.80 2.90 1.20 . 0.34 0.50
R. Br. var. scholarisis] 10.14 3.42 3.84 1.34 0.86 6.33 2.14 2.40 0.84 0.54
Kaitana [Zanthoxylum limonella (Dennst.) Alston] 11.37 4.36 4.26 0.96 1.29 7.10 2.72 2.66 0.60 0.81
Tangisang-bayawak (Ficus variegata Blume var.
4.32 l.56 . 0.64 0.78 2.70 0.97 - 0.40 0.49
variegata)
C. Plantation Species
Alnus sp. 9.66 2.53 2.81 1.78 1.80 6.04 1.58 1.75 1. l l 1.13
Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale (Cav.) Urb.] 8.76 2.77 3.65 1.30 . 5.48 l.73 2.28 0.81 .
Bayabas (Psidium guajava L.) 12.55 2.68 . . - 7.84 1.68 - . .
llang-ilang [Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook f. &
Thoms.]
- - - . . - . - - -
Gubas (Endospermum peltatum Merr.] 9.66 2.96 3.74 2.36 1.02 6.04 1.85 2.34 l.48 0.64
Kaatoan bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis (Lamk.)
11.08 2.77 3.20 1.40 1.33 6.93 1.73 2.00 0.88 0.83
Rich. ex. Walp]
Kapok [Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.] 4.27 1.35 l.80 0.74 0.63 2.67 0.84 1.13 0.46 0.39

Lumbang [Aleurites moluccana (L.) Willd.] 6.39 2.47 1.63 0.71 0.88 4.00 l.55 1.02 0.44 0.55

Malapapaya [Polyscias nodosa (Blume) Seem] 10.92 4.04 5.25 0.97 1.17 6.82 2.53 3.28 0.61 0.73

Moluccan sau [Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) Nielsen] 10.75 3.87 4.26 1.11 1.21 6.72 2.42 2.66 0.70 0.75

Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata L.) 10.94 3.61 4.22 1.31 1.20 6.84 2.26 2.64 0.82 0.75

Tulip, African (Spathodea campanulata Beauv.) 6.06 1.63 2.33 0.85 0.98 3.79 1.02 1.46 0.53 0.61
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Table 615.2-3 Limits of Defects by Grade in Joists and Planks for Seasoned Wood

Stress Grade
Kind of Defects
80% 63% 50%
A. Natural Defects

I. Worm holes, average diameter

(maximum allowable size in mm)
a. Individual Not permitted 2 6
b. Quantity limitation Not permitted Not clustered Not clustered

2. Slope of Grain (maximum variation in 20 25 32

mm from longitudinal axis per 300 mm
within middle half of length)

3. Checks and Shakes

3/8
a. Size of each check and shake, or '/., of thickness Y. of thickness of thickness
ifin combination, the sum of the
sizes of all checks and shakes
within middle halfof depth of the
piece shall not exceed:
3/8
b. End penetration: Checks and '!. of thickness 'I• of thickness of thickness
splits at the middle halfofthe
depth of the piece shall not extend
a distance greater than:

4. Knots (Maximum allowable size of

Narrow Narrow Narrow
individual knot in mm 1)
face or on face or on face or on
edge of edge of edge of
wide face, Along wide face, Along wide face, Along
within the center line within the center line within the center line
middle of wide middle - of wide middle of wide
third of face third of face third of face
length of length of length of
piece piece piece
Nominal width of face, in mm
50 6 12 20
75 12 20 25
JOO 20 20 25 40 40 38
125 25 25 30 40 50 50
150 30 30 45 50 60 60
200 35 40 50 60 70 75
250 40 50 55 80 80 100
300 45 55 65 90 90 110
350 50 65 70 100 95 125
400 50 70 75 100 100 125
450 and over 50 75 75 100 100 125

The size of knots on the narrow face within the middle third of length may be increased proportionately towards the ends of the piece of twice
the size permitted on the narrow face but not to exceed that allowable along the center line of the wide face.· The size of knots on the edge of
wide face within the middle third of length may be increased proportionately towards the center of the wide face and towards the ends of the
piece to the size permitted along the center line of the wide face. The sum of the sizes of all knots in any 150 mm of length of the piece
shall not exceed twice the maximum permissible size of knots. Two knots of maximum size shall not be allowed in the same 150 mm of length
on any face. Cluster knots and knots in group shall not be permitted.

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Table 615.2-3 (cont'd) Limits of Defects by Grade in Joists and Planks for Seasoned Wood

Stress Grade
.Kind of Defects
80% 63% 50%
B. Handling, Manufacture or Processing Defects
I. Wane (maximum allowable size in mm)
Nominal face dimension in mm
50 3 12 12
75 3 12 12
100 6 15 15
125 6 15 15
150 10 20 20
200 12 22 25
250 15 25 30
300 18 28 38
350 20 38 45
400 25 45 50
450 and over 30 50 55

2. Torn grain (allowable depth in mm) 2 2 3

3. Skips, allowable size not to exceed:
surface area (Width x length, mm) width x 100 width x 100 width x 100
Depth (mm) 1 2 3
Quantity 1 skip per 5 m or 1 skip per 5 m or 1 skip per 5 m or
shorter length shorter length shorter length

I . ~---- -- '
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SECTION616 the split ring or shear plate groove within the member (see
Figure 616.1-2). Where split ring or shear plate
DESIGN PROVISIONS AND connectors are staggered, adjacent connectors shall be
EQUATIONS considered as occurring at the same critical section if the
parallel to grain spacing between connectors in adjacent
616.1 General
rows is less than or equal to one connector diameter (see
Figure 616.1-1).
616.1.1 Scope

This section establishes general design provisions that

apply to all wood structural members and connections
covered under this Specification. Each wood structural
member or connection shall be of sufficient size4 and
capacity to carry the applied loads without exceeding the
adjusted design values specified herein.

616.1.2 Net Section Area

616.1.2.l The net section area is obtained by deducting

Figure 616.1-2 Net Cross Section at a Split Ring or Shear
from the gross area the projected area of all material Plate Connection
removed by boring, grooving, <lapping, notching, or other
means. The net section area shall be used in calculating
the load carrying capacity of the member, except as 616.1.3 Connections
specified in 616.6.3 for columns. The effects of any
eccentricity of loads applied to the member at the critical Structural members and fasteners shall be arranged
net section shall be taken into account. symmetrically at connections, unless the bending moment
induced by an unsymmetrical arrangement (such as
616.1.2.2 For parallel to grain loading with staggered lapped joints) has been accounted for in the design.
bolts, drift bolts, drift pins, or lag screws, adjacent Connections shall be designed and fabricated to insure
fasteners shall be considered as occurring at the same that each individual member carries its proportional
critical section if the parallel to grain spacing between stress.
fasteners in adjacent rows is less than four fastener
diameters (see Figure 616.1-1 ). 616.1.4 Time DependentDeformations

Where members of structural frames are composed of two

or more layers or sections, the effect of time dependent
ll'lll,,._

- <;
deformations shall be accounted for in the design (see
616.5.2).
0 0 0 0

0 0 0
616.1.5 Composite Construction
- 0

-
• " •
- Composite constructions, such as wood-concrete, wood-
steel, and wood-wood composites, shall be designed in
accordance with principles of engineering mechanics
using the adjusted design values for structural members
Figure 616.1-1 Spacing of Staggered Fasteners and connections specified herein.

616.1.2.3 The net section area at a split ring or shear plate

connection shall be determined by deducting from the
gross section area the projected areas of the bolt hole and

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616.2 Bending Members - General

(616-2)
616.2.1 Span of Bending Members
616.3.2.2 For solid rectangular bending members with
For simple, continuous and cantilevered bending the neutral axis perpendicular to depth at center:
members, the span shall be taken as the distance from
face to face of support, plus one half the required bearing
bd3
length at each end. I = = moment of inertia, mm4 (616-3)
12
616.2.2 LateralDistributionof ConcentratedLoad I bd2
S = - = -- = section modulus, mm3 (616-4)
c 6
Lateral distribution of concentrated loads from a critically
loaded bending member to adjacent parallel bending
members by flooring or other cross members shall be 616.3.3 Beam StabilityFactor, Cl
permitted to be calculated when determining design
bending moment and vertical shear force. 616.3.3.1 When the depth of a bending member does
not exceed its breadth, d ~ b, no lateral support is
616.2.3 Notches required and Cl= 1. 0.

616.2.3.1 Bending members shall not be notched except 616.3.3.2 When rectangular sawn lumber bending
as permitted by 617.4.3 and 618.4.5. A gradual taper cut members are laterally supported in accordance with
from the reduced depth of the member to the full depth of 617.4.1, Ci= 1.0.
the member in lieu of a square-cornered notch reduces
stress concentrations. 616.3.3.3 When the compression edge of a bending
member is supported throughout its length to prevent
616.2.3.2 The stiffness of a bending member, as lateral displacement, and the ends at points of bearing
determined from its cross-section, is practically have lateral support to prevent rotation, Ci = 1. 0.
unaffected by a notch with the following dimensions:
616.3.3.4 Where the depth of a bending member
notch depth ~ (1/6)(beam depth)
exceeds its breadth, d > b, lateral supports shall be
notch length ~ (l/3)(beam depth)
provided at points of bearing to prevent rotation. When
such lateral support is provided at points of bearing,
616.2.3.3 See 616.4.3 for effect of notches on shear
but no additional lateral support is provided throughout
strength.
the length of the bending member, the unsupported
616.3 Bending Members - Flexure length, f u, is the distance between such points of end
bearing, or the length of a cantilever. When a bending
616.3.1 Strengthin Bending member is provided with lateral support to prevent
rotation at intermediate points as well as at the ends,
The actual bending stress or moment shall not exceed the the unsupported length, fu, is the distance between
adjusted bending design value. such points of intermediate lateral support.

616.3.2 FlexuralDesign Equations 616.3.3.5 The effective span length,

fe, for single span
or cantilever bending members shall be determined in
616.3.2.1 The actual bending stress induced by a bending
accordance with Table 616.3-1.
moment, M, is calculated as follows:

Mc M
616.3.3.6 The slenderness ratio, R8, for bending
lb=-=-1 S
(616-1) members shall be calculated as follows:

For a rectangular bending member of breadth, b, and

(616-5)
depth, d, this becomes:

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616.3.3.7 The slenderness ratio for bending members, where:

R8, shall not exceed 50. Fi, Reference bending design value multiplied
by all applicable adjustment factors except
616.3.3.8 When lateral support to compression side of c1,,, Cv, and Ci, MPa
beam may permit beam to buckle laterally, the beam
Euler-based WSD critical buckling value
stability factor, Ci, shall be calculated as follows: for bending members
1.20Emin'
1 + (Fbe/Fi,)]2 R/
[ 1.9
616.3.3.9 Members subjected to flexure about both
(616-6)
principal axes (biaxial bending) shall be designed in
accordance with 616.9.2.

Table 616.3-1 Effective Length,./! e, for Bending Members

Cantile er1 where f,Jd < 7 where .e ,/ d ?: 7

Uniformly distributed load e = 1. 33f e, = 0, 90.e + 3d
Concentrated load at unsupp rted end f = 1. 87.f e: = 1. 44.f + 3d
Single Span Beam1'2 where fu/d <7 where fu/ d?: 7
Unif rml distributed load e. ·= 2. 06.f e = 1. 63/ + 3d
Concentrated load at center with no
intermediate lateral su Ort
e, = 1.37fu+3d
ncemrated load at center with lateral support
at center
Two equal concentrated loads at 1/3 points with
lateral u J 01t at 1/3 roints
Three equal concentrated loads at 1/4 points
with lateral su ort at l/4 points
Four equal concentrated loads at 1/5 points with
lateral su J ort at l/5 oints
Five equal concentrated loads at 1/6 points with
lateral su ort at l/6 oints
e; = 1. 73./!,,
Six equal concentrated loads at 1/7 points with
lateral su oort at 1/7 oint
Seven or more equal concentrated loads, evenly
spaced, with lateral support at points of
load a ilication
f = 1.84./!
I
For single span or cantilever bending members with loading conditions not specified in Table 616.3-1:
t. = 2.06lu where e.r« < 7
le= 1.63lu + 3d where 7 s e .. /d s 14. 3
t. = 1. 84lu where t .. /d > 14. 3
2
Multiple span applications shall be based on table values or engineering analysis.

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616.4 Bending Members - Shear

616.4.1 Strength in Shear Parallel to Grain

(Horizontal Shear)

616.4.1.1 The actual shear stress parallel to grain or shear

force at any cross section of the bending member shall not
exceed the adjusted shear design value. A check of the
strength of wood bending members in shear perpendicular
to grain is not required.

616.4.1.2 The shear design procedures specified here in See 616.4.3.1 for load
for calculating f v at or near points of vertical support are calculation criteria
limited to solid flexural members such as sawn lumber,
structural glued laminated timber, structural composite
Figure 616.4-1 Shear at Supports
lumber, or mechanically laminated timber beams. Shear
design at supports for built-up components containing
(b) The largest single moving load shall be placed at a
load-bearing connections at or near points of support,
distance from the support equal to the depth of the
such as between the web and chord of a truss, shall be
bending member, keeping other loads in their normal
based on test or other techniques.
relation and neglecting any load within a distance from a
support equal to the depth of the bending member. This
616.4.2 Shear Design Equations
condition shall be checked at each support.
The actual shear stress parallel to grain induced in a sawn
( c) With two or more moving loads of about equal weight
lumber, structural glued laminated timber, structural
and in proximity, loads shall be placed in the position that
composite lumber, or timber pole or pile bending member
shall be calculated as follows: produces the highest shear force, V, neglecting any load
within a distance from a support equal to the depth of the
bending member.
(616- 7)
616.4.3.2 For notched bending members, shear force, V,
For a rectangular bending member of breadth, b, and shall be determined by principles of engineering
depth, d, this becomes: mechanics ( except those given in 616.4.3.1 ).
(616-8)
(a) For bending members with rectangular cross section
and notched on the tension face (see 616.2.3), the adjusted
design shear, V r', shall be calculated as follows:
616.4.3 Shear design

616.4.3.1 When calculating the shear force, V, in bending (616-9)

members: where:
(a) For beams supported by full bearing on one surface d depth of unnotched bending member, mm
and loads applied to the opposite surface, uniformly dn depth of member remaining at a notch
distributed loads within a distance from supports equal to measured perpendicular to length of
the depth of the bending member, d, shall be permitted to member, mm
F'v adjusted shear design value parallel to grain,
be ignored. For beams supported by full bearing on one
MP a
surface and loads applied to the opposite surface,
concentrated loads within a distance, d, from supports (b) For bending members with circular cross section and
shall be permitted to be multiplied by x/d where xis the notched on the tension face (see 616.2.3), the adjusted
distance from the beam support face to the load (see design shear, Vr', shall be calculated as follows:
Figure 616.4-1).

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supported by such fasteners or other cases as shown in

(616-10)
Figures 616.4-3 and 616.10-1) the shear force, V, shall be
where: determined by principles of engineering mechanics
An cross sectional area of notched member, mrn2 (except those given in 616.4.3.1)

(c) For bending members with other than rectangular or (a) Where the connection is less than five times the depth,
circular cross section and notched on the tension face (see 5d, of the member from its end, the adjusted design
616.2.3 ), the adjusted design shear, V .', shall be based on shear, Vr', shall be calculated as follows:
conventional engineering analysis of stress concentrations
at notches.
(616-12)
(d) A gradual change in cross section compared with a
where:
square notch decreases the actual shear stress parallel to
grain nearly to that computed for an unnotched bending for split ring or shear plate connections:
member with a depth of dn. de depth of member, less the distance from the
unloaded edge of the member to the nearest
(e) When a bending member is notched on the edge of the nearest split ring or shear plate
compression face at the end as shown in Figure 616.4-2, connector (see Figure 616.4-3), mm.
the adjusted design shear, Vr', shall be calculated as
for bolt or lag screw connections:
follows:
depth of member, less the distance from the
unloaded edge of the member to the center of
(616-11) the nearest bolt or lag screw (see Figure 616.4-
3), mm.
where:
e the distance the notch extends from the inner (b) Where the connection is at least five times the depth,
edge of the support and must be less than or 5d, of the member from its end, the adjusted design
equal to the depth remaining at the notch,
shear, Vr', shall be calculated as follows:
e :5 dn- If e > dn, dn shall be used to
calculate f v using Equation 616-8 • 2 ,
dn depth of member remaining at a notch meeting
Vr = -Fv
3.
bd; (616-13)

the provi i n of 616.2.3, measured

perpendicular 10 length of member. If the end (c) Where concealed hangers are used, the adjusted design
f the beam is beveled as shown by the shear, V r', shall be calculated based on the provisions in
dashed line in Figure 616.4-2, dn is measured 616.4.3.2 for notched bending members.
from the inner edge of the support, mm

Unlo(Jded Edge
•
-,......
•,_,•• ----s -f T
d
* 1d,
J
l
d,
l
T
d 0
1d, Unloaded Edge

J
Figure 616.4-2 Bending Member End-Notched at
1 -0-

Compression Face Unloaded Edge

616.4.3.3 When connections in bending members are Figure 616.4-3 Effective depth, de, of Members at
Connections
fastened with split ring connectors, shear plate
connectors, bolts, or lag screws (including beams

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616.5 Bending Members - Deflection 616.6.2 Simple Solid Wood Columns

616.5.1 Deflection Calculations Simple columns consist of a single piece or of pieces

properly glued together to form a single member (see
If deflection is a factor in design, it shall be calculated by Figure 616.6-1 ).
standard methods of engineering mechanics considering
bending deflections and, when applicable, shear
deflections. Consideration for shear deflection is required
when the reference modulus of elasticity has not been
adjusted to include the effects of shear deflection.

616.5.2 Long-Term Loading

Where total deflection under long-term loading must be

limited, increasing member size is one way to provide
extra stiffness to allow for this time dependent
deformation. Total deflection, /17, shall be calculated as
follows:

(616-13)
where:
Ker time dependent deformation (creep) factor.
1.5 for seasoned lumber and structural glued
laminated timber used in dry service
conditions as defined in 617 .1.4 and
618.1.4, respectively.

2.0 for structural glued laminated timber

used in wet service conditions as defined in Figure 616.6-1 Simple Solid Columns
618.1.4.
2.0 for unseasoned lumber or for seasoned 616.6.3 Strength in Compression Parallel to Grain
lumber used in wet service conditions as
defined in 617 .1.4 The actual compression stress or force parallel to grain
shall not exceed the adjusted compression design value.
liir immediate deflection due to the term
Calculations off c shall be based on the net section area
component of the design load, mm.
(see 616.1.2) where the reduced section occurs in the
1:157 deflection due to the short-term or normal critical part of the column length that is most subject to
component of the design load, mm. potential buckling. Where the reduced section does not
occur in the critical part of the column length that is most
616.6 Compression Members - General
subject to potential buckling, calculations off c shall be
based on gross section area. In addition, f c based on net
616.6.1 Terminology
section area shall not exceed the reference compression
For purposes of this Specification, the term "column" design value parallel to grain multiplied by all applicable
refers to all types of compression members, including adjustment factors except the column stability factor, C P·
members forming part of trusses or other structural
components. 616.6.4 Compression Members Bearing End to End

For end grain bearing of wood on wood, and on metal

plates or strips see 616.10.

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616.6.5 Eccentric Loading or Combined Stresses

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For compression members subject to eccentric loading or I I
I I I I
combined flexure and axial loading, see 616.9.
Buckling modes I
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I I
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616.6.6 Column Bracing •I I I
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Column bracing shall be installed where necessary to
resist wind or other lateral forces. In buildings, for forces
Theoretical Ke vatue 0.5 0.7 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0
acting in a direction parallel to the truss or beam, column
Recommended design X.
bracin r shall be permitted to be provided by knee braces when Ideal conditions 0.65 0.80 1.2 1.0 2.10 2.4
approxim111ed
or, in the case or trussc , by extending the column ! th
~ Rotation fixed, translation fixed
top chord of the truss where the bottom and top of chords
are eparatcd sufficient! t provide adequate bracing
End condition code
f Rotation free, translation fixed
Rotation fixed, translation free
aim
action. In a direction perpendicular to the truss or beam, q Rotation free, translation free
bracing shall be permitted to be provided by wall
Figure 616.7-1 Buckling Length Coefficients, Ke
construction, knee braces, or bracing between columns.
Such bracing between columns should be installed
preferably in the same bays as the bracing between 616.7.1.4 The slenderness ratio for solid columns, fe/d,
trusses. shall not exceed 50, except that during construction t e / d
shall not exceed 75.
616.7 Solid Columns
616.7.1.5 The column stability factor shall be calculated
616.7.1 Column Stability Factor, Cp as follows:

616.7.1.1 When a compression member is supported 1+ FcE/Fc'

throughout its length to prevent lateral displacement in all Cp=--2-c--
directions, C p = 1.0. (616-14)
where:
616.7.1.2 The effective column length, t for a solid
e»

column shall be determined in accordance with principles

F/ reference compression design value parallel
to grain multiplied by all applicable
of engineering mechanics. One method for determining adjustment factors except Cp (see 615.3),
effective column length, when end-fixity conditions are MP a
known, is to multiply actual column length by the c 0.8 for sawn lumber
appropriate effective length factor or buckling length 0.85 for round timber poles and piles
coefficients, le= (Ke)(l). (see Figure 616.7-1 for 0.9 for structural glued laminated timber,
values of Ke), structural composite lumber, and cross-
laminated timber.
616.7.1.3 For solid columns with rectangular cross
616.7.1.6 For especially severe service conditions and/or
section, the slenderness ration, t e / d, shall be taken as the
extraordinary hazard, use of lower adjusted design values
larger of the ratios let! d1 or t ez/ dz (see Figure may be necessary.
616.6-1) where each ratio has been adjusted by the
appropriate buckling length coefficient, Ke, from Figure
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616.7.2 Tapered Columns 616.8 Tension Members

For design of a column with rectangular cross section, 616.8.1 Tension Parallel to Grain
tapered at one or both ends, the representative dimension,
drep, for each face of the column shall be derived as The actual tension stress or force parallel to grain shall be
based on the net section area (see 616.1.2) and shall not
follows:
exceed the adjusted tension design value.
drep = dmin + (dmax - dmin) [ a - 0.15 ( 1 - ~dmin)]
max
616.8.2 Tension Perpendicular to Grain
(616-17)
where: Designs that induce tension stress perpendicular to grain
shall be avoided whenever possible. When tension stress
representative dimension for tapered column, perpendicular to grain cannot be avoided, mechanical
mm
reinforcement sufficient to resist all such stresses shall be
the minimum dimension for that face of the considered.
column, mm
the maximum dimension for that face of the 616.9 Combined Bending and Axial Loading
column, mm
616.9.1 Bending and Axial Tension
Support Conditions
Members subjected to a combination of bending and axial
Large end fixed, small end unsupported or a = 0. 70
tension (see Figure 616.9-1) shall be so proportioned that:
simply supported
!.!:_
F/
+ l.!!._
F1
< 10 (616-19)
Small end fixed, small end unsupported or a= 0. 30 J. - •

simply supported and

Both ends simply supported: (616-20)

Tapered toward one end a = 0. 50 where:
Tapered toward both ends a = 0. 70
reference bending design value multiplied
For all other support conditions by·all applicable adjustment factors except
1 CL, MPa.
drep = dmin + 3 (dmax - dmin) (616-18)
Fb ** reference bending design value multiplied
Calculations of f c and CP shall be based on the by all applicable adjustment factors except
c., MPa.
representative dimension, drep· In addition, f c at any
cross section in the tapered column shall not exceed the
reference compression design value parallel to grain
multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors except the
column stability factor, CP.

616.7.3 Round Columns

The design of a column of round cross section shall be

based on the design calculations for a square column of
the same cross-sectional area and having the same degree
of taper.

Figure 616.9-1 Combined Bending and Axial Tension

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616.9.2 Bending and Axial Compression

Members subjected to a combination of bending about

one or both principal axes and axial compression (see
Figure 616.9-2) shall be so proportioned that:

[Ic
Fe'
r + Fb1'[1-A]
f bl +
F
f bZ
'[1--1L-(h1) 2]
F cEl bZ F cEZ F bE

s 1. 0 (616-21)
and
Figure 616.9-2 Combined Bending and Axial Tension
..I!_+
FcEZ
[h1]2 < 1
FbE -
(616-22)

where:
616.10 Design for Bearing
0.822Emin' for either uniaxial
le< FcEl = 2 edgewise bending or 616.10.1 Bearing Parallel to Grain
(J;) biaxial bending
and 616.10.1.1 The actual compressive bearing stress parallel
to grain shall be based on the net bearing area and shall
0.822Emin' for uniaxial flatwise
fc < FcEZ = z bending or biaxial not exceed the reference compression design value
(1:) bending parallel to grain multiplied by all applicable adjustment
factors except the column stability factor, CP.
and
1.20Em;n'
f bl < F bE = (Ro)Z for biaxial bending 616.10.1.2 F c *, the reference compression design values
parallel to grain multiplied by all applicable adjustment
f bl actual edgewise bending stress (bending load
factors except the column stability factor, applies to end-
applied to narrow face of member), MPa
to-end bearing of compression members provided there is
I bZ actual flatwise bending stress (bending load adequate lateral support and the end cuts are accurately
applied to wide face of member, MPa squared and parallel.
wide face dimension (see Figure 616.9-2),
mm 616.10.1.3 When le> 0. 75F/, bearing shall be on a
narrow face dimension (see Figure 616.9-2), metal plate or strap, or on other equivalently durable,
mm rigid, homogenous material with sufficient stiffness to
distribute the applied load. Where a rigid insert is required
Effective column lengths, fe1 and fez, shall be for end-to-end bearing of compression members, it shall
determined in accordance with 616.7.1.2. Fe', FcE1, and be equivalent to 1 mm a metal plate 1 mm thick or better,
F cEZ shall be determined in accordance with 615 .3 and inserted with a snug fit between abutting ends.
616.7. Fb1', Fbz', and FbE shall be determined in
accordance with 615.3 and 616.3.3. 616.10.2 Bearing Perpendicular to Grain

The actual compression stress perpendicular to grain shall

be based on the net bearing area and shall not exceed the
adjusted compression design value perpendicular to grain,
I cl. ::::; F cl.'. When calculating bearing area at the ends of
bending members, no allowance shall be made for the fact
that as the member bends, pressure upon the inner edge of
the bearing is greater than at the member end.

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616.10.3 Bearing at an Angle to Grain 616.10.4 Bearing Area Factor, Cb

The adjusted bearing design value at an angle to grain Reference compression design values perpendicular to
(see Figure 616.10-1) shall be calculated as follows: grain, F cl., apply to bearings of any length at the ends of a
member, and to all bearings 150 mm or more in length at
, F/Fc1.' any other location. For bearings less than 150 mm in
(616.23)
Fo = F/sin26 + Fc1.'cos26 length and not nearer than 75 mm to the end of a member,
where: the reference compression design value perpendicular to
(J angle between direction of load and grain, Fc1., shall be permitted to be multiplied by the
direction of grain (longitudinal axis of following bearing area factor, Cb:
member), degrees
(616-24)
where:
lb bearing length measured parallel to grain, mm

Equation 616-24 gives the following bearing area factors,

Cb, for the indicated bearing length on such small areas as
plates and washers.

The bearing length factors, Cb, for some values of lb are

given in Table 616.10-1.

Figure 616.10-1 Bearing at an Angle to Grain

Table 616.10-1 Bearing Length Factor, Cb
150
lb 13 25 38 50 75 100 or
(mm)
more
Cb 1.73 1.38 1.25 1.19 1.13 1.10 1.00

For round bearing areas such as washers, the bearing

length, lb, shall be equal to the diameter.
- - - .... -- -
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SECTION617 the decking in contact with the supporting members, as

normally installed.
SAWN LUMBER
617.1 General 617.1.4 Moisture Service Condition of Lumber

617.1.1 Scope The reference design values for lumber specified herein
are applicable to lumber that will be used under dry
Section 617 applies to engineering design with sawn service conditions such as in most covered structures, I

lumber. Design procedures, reference design values, and where the moisture content (MC) in used will be a
other information herein apply only to lumber complying maximum of 19%, regardless of the moisture content at
with the requirements specified below. the time of manufacture. For lumber used under
conditions where the moisture content of the wood in
617.1.2 Identification of Lumber service will exceed 19% for an extended period of time,
the design values shall be multiplied by the wet service
When the reference design valu s spe ified herein arc
factors, CM, specified in Tables 617.1-l(a) and 617.1-
u ed, the lumber, including end-jointed or edge-glued
1 (b).
lumber, hall b • identified by the grade mark of or
certificate )f inspection issued by, a lumber grading or
Table 617.1-l(a) Wet Service Factor, CM
in pcction bureau r agency recognized a being
Visually Graded Sawn Lumber (MC> 19%) I
competent.

617.1.3 Definitions Fb Ft Fv F c.L Fe E and

E
617.1.3.1 Structural sawn lumber consists of lumber Dimension
0.851 1.00 0.97 0.67 0.802 0.90
classifications known as "Dimension", "Beams and Lumber
Stringers", "Post and Timbers", and "Decking", with Timbers 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.67 0.91 1.00
design values assigned to each grade. Dec kin 0.85 0.67 0.90
1
When {Fb)(CF) 'S. 8 MPa, CM =/.0
617.1.3.2 "Dimension" refers to lumber from 50 mm to 1
When {Fc)(CF) 'S. 5 MPa, CM =1.0
100 mm (nominal) thick, and 50 mm (nominal) or more in
width. Dimension lumber is further classified as Table 617.1-l(b) Wet Service Factor, CM
Structural Light Framing, Light Framing, Studs, and Glued Laminated Timber (MC> 16%)
Joists and Planks. Siren uh Pro aerty
617.1.3.3 "Beams and Stringers" refers to lumber of
rectangular cross secti n, 125 mm (n minal or more
thick, with width more than SO mm greater than thickness 0.80 0.80 0.875 0.53 0.73 0.833 0.875
graded with respect to its strength in bending when I acted
on the narrow face. 617.1.5 Lumber Sizes

617.J.3.4 • Posts and Timber" refei to lumber of square 617.1.5.1 Lumber size referred to in this pecification
or approximately square cross section 125 mm x 125 mm are nominal sizes. ompurations to determine the required
(nominal and larger, v ith width not more than 50 mm sizes of members shall be based on the net dimensions
greater than thickness, graded primarily for use as posts or (actual sizes) and not the nominal sizes.
columns carrying longitudinnl load.
617.1.S.2 For 100 mm (nominal) or thinner lumber, the
617.J.3.5 "Decking" refers to lumber fr m 50 mm to lOO net DRY dressed sizes shall be used in all computations
mm (nominal) thick tongued and grooved, or gr oved for
of structural capacity regardless of the moisture content at
spline on the narrow face and inlende I for u e as a roof the time of manufacture or use.
floor, or wall membrane, Decking is graded for
application in the Ilatwi ·c dire tion, with the wide fac of

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617.1.5.3 For 125 mm (nominal) and thicker lumber, the member, carries or is responsible for carrying its full
net GREEN dressed sizes shall be used in computations design load. For repetitive member uses see 61 7 .3. 9.
of structural capacity regard less of the moisture content at
the time of manufacture or use. 617.2.3.2 Visually Graded Lumber. Reference design
values for visually grade lumber in Tables 615.2-1 and
617.1.5.4 Where a design is based on rough sizes or 615.2-2 are based on the provisions of ASTM Standards
special sizes, the applicable moisture content and size D 245 and D 1990.
used in design shall be clearly indicated in plans or
specifications. 617.2.3.3 Machine Stress Rated (MSR) Lumber and
Machine Evaluated Lumber (MEL). Reference design
617.1.6 End-Jointed or Edge-Glued Lumber values for machine stress rated lumber and machine
evaluated lumber in Tables 622.2-1 and 622.2-4 are
Reference design values for sawn lumber are applicable to determined by visual grading and nondestructive
structural end-jointed or edge-glued lumber of the same pretesting of individual pieces.
species and grade. Such use shall include, but not be
limited to light framing, studs, joists, planks, and decking. 617.2.4 Modulus of Elasticity, E

617.J.7 Resawn or Remanufactured Lumber 617.2.4.1 Average Values. Reference design values for
modulus of elasticity assigned to the visually graded
617.J.7.l When structural lumber is resawn or species and grades of lumber listed in Tables 615.2-1 and
remanufactured, it shall be regraded, and reference design 615.2-2 are average values which conform to ASTM
values for the regraded material shall apply. Standards D 245 and D 1990. Adjustments in modulus of
elasticity have been taken to reflect increases for
617.1.7.2 When sawn lumber is cross cut to shorter seasoning, increases for density where applicable, and,
lengths, the requirements of 617. I.7. I shall not apply, where required, reductions have been made to account for
except for reference bending design values for those the effect of grade upon stiffness. Reference modulus of
Beam and Stringer grades where grading provisions for elasticity design values are based upon the species or
the middle 1/3 of the length of the piece differ from species group average in accordance with ASTM
grading provisions for the outer thirds. Standards D 1990 and D 2555.

617.2 Reference Design Values 617.2.4.2 Special Uses. Average reference modulus of
elasticity design values listed in Tables 615.2-1 and
617.2.1 Reference Design Values 615.2-2 are to be used in design of repetitive member
systems and in calculating the immediate deflection of
Reference design values for visually graded lumber are single members which carry their full design load. In
specified in Tables 615.2-1 and 615.2-2. special applications where deflection is a critical factor, or
where amount of deformation under long-term loading
617 .2.2 Other Species and Grades must be limited, the need for use of a reduced modulus of
elasticity design value shall be determined.
Reference design values for species and grades of lumber
not otherwise provided herein shall be established in 617.2.5 Bending, r;
accordance with appropriate ASTM standards and other
technically sound criteria. 617.2.5.1 Dimension Grades. Adjusted bending design
values for Dimension grades apply to members with the
617.2.3 Basis for Reference Design Values load applied to either the narrow or wide face.

617.2.3.1 The reference design values in Tables 615.2-1 617.2.5.2 Decking Grades. Adjusted bending design
and 615.2-2 are for the design of structures where an values for Decking grades apply only when the load is
individual member, such as a beam, girder, post or other applied to the wide face.

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617.2.5.3 Post and Timber Grades. Adjusted bending 617.3 Adjustment of Reference Design Values
design values for Post and Timber grades apply to
members with the load applied to either the narrow or 617.3.1 General
wide face.
Reference Design values (Fb, Fi, t ; Fc1., Fe, E, Emin)
617.2.5.4 Beam and '!ringer racks. Adju l d ending from Tables 615.2-1 and 615.2-2 shall be multiplied by
de ign values for Beam and Stringer rad · apply to the adjustment factors specified in Table 617.3-1 to
memb rs with the load applied to the narr w fac '. When determine adjusted design values (Fb', Ft', Fc1.', Fe', «:
Po t and irnber size of lumber are graded to Beam and E', Emin') .
. tringer grade requirements, design value for the
applicable Seam and rringcr grade hall be used. uch Table 617.3-1 Applicability of Adjustment Factors
lumber shall he idcnti lied in accordance with 617. J.2.1 as for Sawn Lumber
conforming to Beam and Stringer grades.
... ... ... ...
u 2...
0
s ...0 ... ~ ... ~
617.2.5.5 Continuous or Cantilevered Beams. When
0 ....
"'"',:::""' u"' "' "'"'""' s... u s o g
~ 0
.... s "' "'
"'""' "'""' "'
v,
v,
0

"'""' "'...""' g "'

0 <l)
Beams and tringers arc used as ontinu us or 0 <l) <l) 0
"'
-~ o a :.0 "' "'""' "'"'""' "'""' 15 sE
<l)
<l)
"'""'
:t= <!'"'~.
....:, "t ~ "' "'""' ::J ·;;; :€
00
en"',::: en c
v,
cantilevered beams, th design shall include a requirement <l) ,:::

0.. en vi
<l) N 00
that the gra ling pr visions applicable t th middle 1/3 of Cl (/)
<l)
·c:; Q) 00

the I ngth shall be applied to at lea t the middle 2/3 ofthe

-0 Q) E
"'...J ~ f-, co"'
<l)
E "" .s ~ E:, 32.5o ·c..,"'
Ei:
0..
0
0 :, co
<l)

length f pieces to be used as t, o pan oniinuous beams, u co

nnd lo th entire 1 ngth of pieces to b used over three or Fb I = Fb x CD CM Ci Ci Cp c.; c, CT - . -
more spans or as cantilevered beams. Ft' = Ft x CD CM Ct - Cp . c, - - - -
,
Fv = Fv x CD CM ct - - - c, - - - .
617.2.6 Compression Perpendicular to Grain, F cl.
c = Fe
F' x CD CM ct - Cp - c, - Cp - -
Fc1. = Fc1.
I
x - CM Ct - - - C, - - - Cb
For sawn lumber, the referenc compre sion de. ign
values perpendicular lo grain are based on a deforrnation
E'
,=
E x - CM ct - - - c, - - - -
limit that ha. been shown by experience LO pr vide for
Emi11 = Emi11 x - CM Ci - - - c, - - Cr -
adequate ·crvice in typical wood frame construction. The
reference compression design values perpendicular to where:
grain specified in Tables 615.2-1 and 615.2-2 are species Reference modulus of elasticity value
group average values as ociatcd with a deformation level multiplied by all applicable adjustment
of I mm for a steel plate n wood member loading factors
c ndition. no method for limiting deformati n in. pecial Reference modulus of elasticity for beam
applications where it i ritical, is use of a reduced and column stability
compression design value perpendicular to grain. The £~05(1.03)/(1.66)
following equation hall be used lo calculate the Eo.os Modulus of elasticity level exceeded by
c 1111 rcssion design value perpendicular to grain for a about 95% of the individual pieces
reduced deformation level of0.5 mm. £(1 - 1. 645COV E]
Reference modulus of elasticity
Fcl.0.5 == 0. 73Fcl. (617-1)
coefficient of variation in modulus of
where: elasticity
Fc1.o.s compression perpendicular to grain design 0.25 for Visually graded sawn lumber
value at 0.5 mm deformation limit, MPa
0.11 for Machine Stress Rate lumber
reference compression perpendicular to
1.03 adjustment factor to convert E values to a
grain design value at 1 mm deformation pure bending basis
limit (as tabulated in Tables 615.2-1 and
615.2-2), MPa 1.66 factor of safety

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617.3.2 Load Duration Factor, Cv 617.3.7 Flat Use Factor, C111

All reference design values except modulus of elasticity, Bending design adjusted by size factors ( c1) are based on
E, modulus of elasticity for beam and column stability, loads applied to narrow face. When sawn lumber is used
Emin, and compression perpendicular to grain, F,1-, shall flatwise, (i.e. load applied to wide face) bending design
be multiplied by load duration factors, Co, as specified in value, F b, shall also be multiplied by the following flat-
615.3.2. use factors:

Table 617 .3-2 Visually-Graded Sawn Lumber

617.3.3 Wet Service Factor, CM
Flat-use Factors, C 111

Reference design values for structural sawn lumber are Width Thickness (breadth)
based on the moisture service conditions specified in (depth) 50mm & 75mm IOOmm
617.1.4. When the moisture content of structural members
50 mm & 75 mm 1.0 -
lOOmm 1.1 1.0
in use differs from these moisture service conditions,
125mm I.I 1.05
reference design values shall be multiplied by the wet
150mm 1.15 1.05
service factors, CM, specified in Table 617.1-1 (a).
200mm 1.15 1.05
617.3.4 Temperature Factor Ct 250mm & wider 1.20 I.I

When structural members will experience sustained Table 617.3-3 Machine-Gradel Sawn Lumber
Flat-use Factors, C fu
exposure to elevated temperatures up to 66°C, reference
design values shall be multiplied by the temperature Width Thickness (breadth)
factors, Ct, specified in 615.3.3. (depth) 50mm
50mm& 75mm 1.0
617.3.5 Beam Stability Factor, CL IOOmm I.I
125mm 1.1
Reference bending design values, F b» shall be multiplied 150mm 1.15
by the beam stability factor, CL, specified in 616.3.3. 200mm 1.15
250mm &.wider 1.20
I
617.3.6 Size Factor, CF Refer to Section 622

617.3.8 Incising Factor, C;

617.3.6.1 Where the depth of a rectangular sawn lumber
bending member 125 mm or thicker exceeds 300 mm, the
Many species readily accept preservative treatments,
reference bending design values, F b, shall be multiplied
while others don't. For species that are not easily treated,
by the following size factor:
incising is used to make the treatment effective.

CF-
_ (300)
--
119 (617-2) Some design values for sawn lumber must be adjusted if
d incising is used to increase the penetration of the
preservatives. The incising factors, C; , to be used shall be
where:
as follows:
CF size factor
d :=: depth of beam, mm Table 617.3-4 Incising Factor, C1

617.3.6.2 For beams of circular cross section with a E

diameter greater than 340 mm, or for 300 mm or larger 0.95 0.80 0.80 0.80 1.0
square beams loaded in the plane of the diagonal, the size
factor shall be determined in accordance with 617 .3 .6.1 For compression perpendicular to grain as well as for
on the basis of an equivalent conventionally loaded square non-incised treated lumber, C; = 1. 0.
beam of the same cross-sectional area.

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617.3.9 Repetitive Member Factor, Cn 617.4 Special Design Considerations

A repetitive member system is defined as one that has: 617.4.1 Stability of Bending Members

1. Three or more parallel members of Dimension 617.4.1.1 Sawn lumber bending members shall be
lumber or structural composite lumber; designed in accordance with the lateral stability
calculations in 616.3.3 or shall meet the lateral support
2. Members spaced not more than 600 mm on center;
requirements in 617.4.1.2 and 617.4.1.3.
3. Members connected together by a load-distributing
617.4.1.2 As an alternative to 617.4.1.1, rectangular sawn
element such as roof, floor, or wall sheathing that has
lumber beams, rafters, joints, or other bending members,
been designed or has been proven by experience to
shall be designed in accordance with the following
transmit the design load to adjacent members without
provisions to provide restraint against rotation or lateral
displaying structural weakness or unacceptable
displacement. If the depth to breadth, d/b, based on
deflection.
nominal dimensions is:
For a repetitive member system, the reference Fb may be
(a) d/b ~ 2; no lateral support shall be required.
multiplied by a repetitive member factor, Cr = 1. 15. For
all other framing systems, Cr = 1. 0. (b) 2 < d/ b ::;; 4; the ends shall be held in position, as by
full depth solid blocking, bridging, hangers, nailing, or
617.3.10 Column Stability Factor, C p bolting to other framing members, or other acceptable
means.
Reference compression design values parallel to grain, F c,
shall be multiplied by the column stability factor, C e» (c) 4 < d/b ::;; 5; the compression edge of the member
specified in 616.7. shall be held in line for its entire length to prevent lateral
displacement, as by adequate sheathing or subflooring,
617.3.11 Buckling Stiffness Factor, Cr and ends at point of bearing shall be held in position to
prevent rotation and/or lateral displacement.
Reference modulus of elasticity for beam and column
stability, Emin, shall be permitted to be multiplied by the (d) 5 < d/b ::;; 6; bridging, full depth solid blocking or
buckling stiffness factor, C1, , as specified in 617.4.2. diagonal cross bracing shall be installed at intervals not
exceeding 2.40 m, the compression edge of the member
617.3.12 Bearing Area Factor, Cb shall be held in line as by adequate sheathing or
subflooring, and the ends at points of bearing shall be
Reference compression design values perpendicular to held in position to prevent rotation and/or lateral
grain, F cJ., shall be permitted to be multiplied by the displacement.
bearing area factor, Cb, as specified in 616.10.4.
(e) 6 < d/b::;; 7; both edges of the member shall be held
in line for their entire length and ends at points of bearing
617.3.13 Pressure-Preservative Treatment
shall be held in position to prevent rotation and/or lateral
displacement.
Reference design values apply to sawn lumber pressure-
treated by an approved process and preservative. Load 617.4.1.3 If a bending member is subjected to both
duration factors greater than 1.6 shall not apply to flexure and axial compression, the depth to breadth ratio
structural members pressure-treated with water-borne shall be no more than 5 to 1 if one edge is firmly held in
preservatives. line. If under all combinations of load, the unbraced edge
of the member is in tension, the depth to breadth ratio
shall be no more than 6 to I .

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617.4.2 Wood Trusses 617.4.3 Notches

617.4.2.1 Increased chord stiffness relative to axial loads 617.4.3.1 End notches, located at the ends of sawn
where a 50 mm x 100 mm or smaller sawn lumber truss lumber bending members for bearing over a support, shall
compression chord is subjected to combined flexure and be permitted, and shall not exceed 1/.i the beam depth (see
axial compression under dry service condition and has 9 Figure 617.4-1).
mm or thicker plywood sheathing nailed to the narrow
face of the chord in accordance with code required roof 617.4.3.2 Interior notches, located in the outer thirds of
sheathing fastener schedules, shall be permitted to be the span of a single span sawn lumber bending member,
accounted for by multiplying the reference modulus of shall be permitted, and shall not exceed 1/6 the depth of
elasticity design value for beam and column stability, the member. Interior notches on the tension side of 90
Emin, by the buckling stiffness factor, Cr, in column mm or greater thickness (100 mm nominal thickness)
stability calculations (see 616.7). When le::;; 2.40 m, Cr sawn lumber bending members are not permitted (see
shall be calculated as follows: Figure 617.4-1).

617.4.3.3 See 616.1.2 and 616.4.3 for effect of notches

C = 1+ Kmfe (617-3) on strength.
r KrE
where:
le effective column length of truss
compression chord, mm -----~. >. :!1,<~JJ
0.62 for wood seasoned to 19% moisture ·
content or less at the time of plywood
attachment
0.33 for unseasoned or partially seasoned
wood at the time of plywood attachment
1 - 1. 645COV E
0.59 for visually graded lumber
0.75 for machine evaluated lumber (MEL)
Figure 617.4-1 Notch Limitations for Sawn Lumber
0.82 for products with COVE ::;; 0.11
Beams

When le > 2.40 m, Cr shall be calculated based on

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SECTION 618 specified in Tables 617 .1-1 (b) when the moisture content
in service is 16% or greater, as may occur in exterior or
STRUCTURAL GLUED submerged construction, or humid environments.
LAMINATED TIMBER
618.2 Reference Design Values
618.1 General
618.2.1 Reference Design Values
618.1.1 Scope
Reference design values for softwood and hardwood
618.1.1.1 Section 618 applies to engineering design with structural glued laminated timber shall be based on other
structural glued laminated timber. Basic requirements are
substantiated information from an approved source.
provided in this Specification.
618.2.2 Orientation of Member
618.1.1.2 Design procedures, reference design values and
other information provided herein apply only to structural Reference design values for structural glued laminated
glued laminated timber conforming to all pertinent timber are dependent on the orientation of the laminations
provisions of the specifications. relative to the applied loads. Subscripts are used to
indicate design values corresponding to a given
618.1.2 Definition orientation. The orientations of the cross-sectional axes
for structural glued laminated timber are shown in Figure
The term "structural glued laminated timber" refers to an
618.2-1. The x-x axis runs parallel to the wide face of the
engineered, stress rated product of a timber laminating
laminations. The y-y axis runs perpendicular to the wide
plant, comprising assemblies of specially selected and
face of the laminations.
prepared wood laminations bonded together with
adhesives. The grain of all laminations is approximately
parallel longitudinally. The separate laminations shall not y
exceed 50 mm in net thickness and are permitted to be
comprised of:
• one piece
• pieces joined end-to-end to form any length
x x
• pieces placed or glued edge-to-edge to make wider
ones
• pieces bent to curved form during gluing.

618.1.3 StandardSizes
y x
618.1.3.1 Standard finished widths of structural glued
Figure 618.2-1 Axis Orientations
laminated members shall meet the size requirements of a
design or other special requirements.
618.2.3 Balanced and Unbalanced Layups
618.1.3.2 The length and net dimensions of all members
shall be specified. Additional dimensions necessary to Structural glued laminated timbers are permitted to be
define non-prismatic members shall be specified. assembled with laminations of the same lumber grades
placed symmetrically or asymmetrically about the neutral
618.1.4 Service Conditions axis of the member. Symmetrical layups are referred to as
"balanced" and have the same design values for positive
618.1.4.1 Reference design values for dry service
and negative bending. Asymmetrical layups are referred
conditions shall apply when the moisture content in
to as "unbalanced" and have lower design values for
service is Jess than 16%, as in most covered structures.
negative bending than for positive bending. The top side
618.1.4.2 Reference design values for glued laminated of unbalanced members is required to be marked "TOP"
timber shall be multiplied by the wet service factors, CM, by the manufacturer.

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prismatic members include, but not limited to: arches,

tapered beams, curved beams, and notched members.
The reference bending design values F bx+ and F bx , shall
apply to members with loads causing bending about the The reference shear design value parallel to grain, F vy, is
x-x axis. The reference bending design value for positive tabulated for members with four or more laminations. For
bending, F bx+, shall apply for bending stresses causing members with two or three laminations, the reference
tension at the bottom of the beam. The reference bending design value shall be multiplied by 0.84 or 0.95,
design value for negative bending, F bx:» shall apply for respectively.
bending stresses causing tension at the top of the beam. 618.2.7 Modulus of Elasticity, Ex, Ex min, Ey, Eymin
The reference bending design values, F by, shall apply to
members with loads causing bending about the y-y axis. The reference modulus of elasticity, Ex, shall be used for
determination of deflections due to bending about the x-x
618.2.5 Compression Perpendicular to Grain, Fc.1.x, axis.
e.;
The reference modulus of elasticity, Ex min, shall be used
The reference compression design value perpendicular to for beam and column stability calculations for members
grain, F c.J..x, shall apply to members with bearing loads on buckling about the x-x axis.
the wide faces of the laminations.
The reference modulus of elasticity, E y, shall be used for
The reference compression design value perpendicular to determination of deflections due to bending about the y-y
grain, F c.J..y, shall apply to members with bearing loads on axis.
the narrow edges of the laminations.
The reference modules of elasticity, Eymin, shall be used
The reference compression design values perpendicular to for beam and column stability calculations for members
grain are based on a deformation limit of I mm obtained buckling about the y-y axis.
from testing in accordance with ASTM 0143. The
compression perpendicular to grain stress associated with For the calculation of extensional deformations, the axial
a 0.5 mm deformation limit shall be permitted to be modulus of elasticity shall be permitted to be estimated as
calculated as 73% of the reference value (See also Eaxial = 1.05 Ey.
617.2.6).
618.2.8 Radial 'Tension, F rt
618.2.6 Shear Parallel to Grain, Fvx, Fvy
For curved bending members, the radial tension design
The reference shear design value parallel to grain, F vx values perpendicular to grain, F,.t, shall be based on other
shall apply to members with shear loads causing bending substantiated information from an approved source.
about the x-x axis. The reference shear design value
parallel to grain, Fvy, shall apply to members with shear 618.2.9 Radial Compression, r.;
loads causing bending about the y-y axis.
For curved bending members, the reference radial
The reference shear design values parallel to grain shall compression design value, F re, shall be taken as the
apply to prismatic members except those subject to reference compression perpendicular to grain design value
impact or repetitive cyclic loads. For non-prismatic on the side face, F c.J..y·
members and for all members subject to impact or
repetitive cyclic loads, the reference shear design values 618.2.10 Other Species and Grades
parallel to grain shall be multiplied by the shear reduction
Reference design values for species and grades of
factor specified in 618.3.10. This reduction shall also
structural glued laminated timber not otherwise provided
apply to the design of connections transferring loads
herein shall be based on other substantiated information
through mechanical fasteners (see 616.4.3).
from an approved source.
Prismatic members shall be defined as straight or
cambered members with constant cross-section. Non-

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618.3 Adjustment of Reference Design Values 618.3.2 Lead Duration Factor, C0

618.3.1 General All reference design values except modulus of elasticity,

E, modulus of elasticity for beam and column stability,
Reference Design values (Fb, Ft, Fv, Fe, Frt, E, Emin) Emin, and compression perpendicular to grain,
shall be multiplied by the adjustment factors specified in F c, shall be multiplied by load duration factors, C 0, as
Table 618.3-1 to determine adjusted design values (F/, speci tied in 616.3 .2.
Ft', Fv', Fe', Fr/, E', Emin').
618.3.3 Wet Service Factor, CM
Table 6 I 8.3-1 Applicability of Adjustment Factors for Reference design values for structural glued laminated
Structural Glued Laminated Timber timber are based on the moisture service conditions
.... ....
specified in 618. I .4. When the moisture content of
.... ....
.... .... 0 ....
0 ....
§ ..... .... .... ~o:I 2u uo:I structural members in sue differs from these moisture
uo:I u 0 2o o:I
0
uo:I
§ uo:I §o:I
r.i.. u,
r.i.. o:I o:I o:I 0 r.i.. service conditions, reference design values shall be
.:: r.i.. r.i.. r.i..
r.i..
.::
0
.::
.9 g r.i..

·g o"' a"'.... &'

o:I o:I
multiplied by the wet service factors, CM, specified in
...."' 's u j
0 u, r.i..
.... 't o:I .s "' <
::l "'
.... o:I a ::i"'"' ~ ~~ -e::l r/J Table 617.1-l(b).
Ci r/J "' 0..
ci5 ::l
"'E E 0 'i,jff e .s iz"'.... .:: . ;:::
t, µ:: E::l
"'.....1
o:I
0 ~ E-<"' > o:I
::l
o "'"'
"' ..c::er:"'
o:I
0 "'
o:I 618.3.4 Temperature Factor, Ct
"' .!::
o
o:l

,
'° r/J
When structural members will experience sustained
Fb = Fb x Co CM C1 Ci Cv c.; Cc c, - - - exposure to elevated temperatures up to 66°C, reference
design values shall be multiplied by the temperature
Ft' = Ft x Co CM ct - - - - - - - -
, factors, Ct, specified in 615.3.3.
Fv = Fv x Co CM Ct - - - - - Cv - -
,
Frt = r; x Co CM Ct - - - - - - - - 618.3.5 Beam Stability Factor, CL
F'r = Fe x Co CM Ct - - - - - - Cp - Reference bending desigri values, F b, shall be multiplied
, - -
Fc1- = Fc1- x - CM Ct - - - - - Cb by the beam stability factor, CL, specified in 616.3.3. The
E' = E x - CM Ct - - - - - - - - beam stability factor, CL, shall not apply simultaneously
, .
Emtn = Emin x CM Ct - . - - - - - - with the volume factor, Cv, for structural glued laminated
, The beam stability
.
factor, Ci, shall not apply simultaneously with timber bending members (see 618.3.6). Therefore, the
the volume factor, Cv, for structural glued laminated timber lesser of these adjustment factors shall apply.
bending members (see 618.3.6). Therefore, the lesser of these
adjustment factors apply. 618.3.6 Volume Factor, Cv
where:
When structural glued laminated timber members are
Reference modulus of elasticity value loaded in bending about the x-x axis, the reference
multiplied by all applicable adjustment
bending design values, F bx+, and F bx-, shall be
factors
multiplied by the following volume factor:
Reference modulus of elasticity for beam
and column stability 1 1 1
_ (6. (618-1)
Eo.05(1. 03)/(1. 66) Cv- - 4):i (300):i
- (130):i
- <1.0
L d b -
Eo.os Modulus of elasticity level exceeded by
about 95% of the individual pieces where:
E[1 - 1. 645COV E] L length of bending member between points
of zero moment, m
Reference modulus of elasticity
d depth of bending member, mm
coefficient of variation in modulus of
elasticity b width (breadth) of bending member. For
multiple piece width layups, b = width of
0.10 for Structural Glued Laminated timber
widest piece used in the layup. Thus,
1.03 adjustment factor to convert E values to a b s 275 mm.
pure bending basis x 10 if specific value has not been established
1.66 factor of safety for the species used

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The volume factor, Cv, shall not apply simultaneously 618.3.9 Stress Interaction Factor, C 1
with the beam stability factor, CL (see 616.3.3).
Therefore, the lesser of these adjustment factors shall For the tapered portion of bending members tapered on
apply. the compression face, the reference bending design value,
F bx, shall be multiplied by the following stress interaction
618.3.7 Flat Use Factor, c.; factor:

When structural glued laminated timber is loaded in 1

C1 =--;:::============
bending about the y-y axis and the member dimension (618-4)
b tan 8)2 + (F b tan2 8)2
1 + (Fr.c.;
parallel to the wide face of the laminations, dy (see Figure
FcJ_
618.3-1 ), is less than 300 mm, the reference bending
where:
design value, F by, shall be permitted to be multiplied by
(J angle of taper, degrees
the flat use factor, C [u» calculated by the following
formula:
For members tapered on the compression face, the stress

Cru -
_ (300)
dy
119 (618-2)
interaction factor, C1, shall not apply simultaneously with
the volume factor, C v, therefore, the lesser of these
adjustment factors shall apply.

For the tapered portion of the bending members tapered

on the tension face, the reference bending design value,
F bx, shall be multiplied by the following stress interaction
factor:

dy (In.) 1
c, =--;:::============
I (618-5)
I

where:
Figure 618.3-1 Depth, dy, for Flat Use Factor (J = angle of taper, degrees

618.3.8 Curvature Factor, Cc For members tapered on the tension face, the stress
interaction factor, C1, shall not apply simultaneously with
For curved portions of bending members, the reference
the beam stability factor, CL, therefore, the lesser of these
bending design value shall be multiplied by the following
adjustment factors shall apply.
curvature factor:

2
Taper cuts on the tension face of structural glued
Cc = 1 - 2000 (-i) (618-3) laminated timber beams are not recommended.

where: 618.3.10 Shear Reduction Factor, Cvr

t thickness of laminations, mm
The reference shear design values, Fvx and Fvy, shall be
R radius of curvature of inside face of
member, mm multiplied by the shear reduction factor, Cvr = 0.72 where
any of the following conditions apply:
t 1
-
R
s -- for hardwoods
1. Design of non-prismatic members.
100
t 1 2. Design of members subject to impact or repetitive
-
R
s for softwoods
cyclic loading.
125
The curvature factor shall not apply to reference design 3. Design of members at notches (616.4.3.2).
values in the straight portion of a number, regardless of 4. Design of members at connections (616.4.3.3).
curvature elsewhere.

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618.3.11 Column Stability Factor, Cp reinforcing sufficient to resist all radial stresses is used. In
no case shall fr exceed (1/3 )F v'.
Reference compression design values parallel to grain, F c,
shall be multiplied by the column stability factor, C p, Where the bending moment is in the direction tending to
specified in 616.7. increase curvature ( decrease the radius), the radial stress
shall not exceed the adjusted radial compressional design
618.3.12 Bearing Area Factor, Cb r.« r;'.
Reference compression design values perpendicular to 618.4.1.4 The deflection of curved bending members
grain, F c.1, shall be permitted to be multiplied by the with constant cross section shall be determined in
bearing area factor, Cb, as specified in 616.10.4. accordance with 616.5. Horizontal displacements at the
supports shall also be considered.
618.3.13 Pressure-Preservative Treatment
618.4.2 Double-Tapered Curved Bending Members
Reference design values apply to structural glued
laminated timber treated by an approved process and 618.4.2.1 The bending stress induced by a bending
preservative. Load duration factors greater than 1.6 shall moment, M, at the peaked section of a double-tapered
not apply to structural members pressure-treated with curved bending member (see Figure 618.4-1) shall be
water-borne preservatives. calculated as follows:

618.4 Special Design Considerations

6M
fh = K<P--z (618-7)
618.4.1 Curved Bending Members with Constant s«,
Cross Section where:
empirical bending stress shape factor
618.4.1.1 Curved bending members with constant
rectangular cross section shall be designed for flexural 1 + 2. 7 tan <Pr
strength in accordance with 616.3. angle ofroof slope, degrees
bending moment, N · m
618.4.1.2 Curved bending members with constant
depth at peaked section of member, mm
rectangular cross section shall be designed for shear
strength in accordance with 616.4, except that the
provisions of 616.4.3.l shall not apply. The shear
reduction factor from 618.3. IO shall apply.
~---~--~----t--~-~--~~~
618.4.1.3 The radial stress induced by a bending moment 1-&---<,--- ......-(,12 td2- -- 6---

----
in a curved bending member of constant rectangular cross
section is:
d, P.~_J
(618-6) R
-+.-
where:
M bending moment, N · m Figure 618.4-1 Double-Tapered Curved Bending
R radius of curvature at center line of Member
member, mm

Where the bending moment is in the direction tending to The stress interaction factor from 618.3.9 shall apply for
decrease curvature (increase the radius), the radial stress flexural design in the straight-tapered segments of double-
shall not exceed the adjusted radial tension design value tapered curved bending members.
perpendicular to the grain, fr $ Fri', unless mechanical

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618.4.2.2 Double-tapered curved members shall be 5wf4

designed for shear strength in accordance with 616.4, /J.e= -------3 (618-9)
32Exb(dequiv)
except that the provisions of 616.4.3.1 shall not apply.
The shear reduction factor from 618.3.10 shall apply. where:

/:,.e vertical deflection at midspan, mm

618.4.2.3 The radial stress induced by bending moment
w uniformly distributed load, N/mm
in a double-tapered curved member shall be calculated as
follows: dequiv (de + de) (0. 5 + 0. 735 tan cJ>r)
- 1. 41de tan cJ>8
depth at the ends of the member, mm
(618-8) depth at the peaked section of member, mm
angle of roof slope, degrees
where: cJ>8 soffit slope at the ends of the member,
Krs = empirical radial stress factor degrees
0. 29(de/ Rm) + 0. 32tan1·2cJ>r
The horizontal deflection at the supports of symmetrical
Crs empirical load-shape radial stress reduction double-tapered curved beams shall be permitted to be
factor estimated as
0. 27ln(tan cJ>r)+ 0. 28ln(f/fe) -
0. B(de/ Rm) + 1 :::; 1. 0 for uniformly
loaded members where def Rm:::; 0.3 (618-10)
= 1.0 for members subject to constant
where:
moment
/:,.H horizontal deflection at either support, mm
f = span length, mm
fe length between tangent points, mm
h ha - de/2 - de/2

M bending moment, N·m ( e /2) tan <l>r + de

de depth at peaked section of member, mm
Rm = radius of curvature at center line of 618.4.3 Lateral Stability for Tudor Arches
member, mm
The ratio of tangent point depth to breadth ( d/ b) of tudor
R + dcf2
arches (see Figure 618.4-2) shall not exceed 6, based on
R radius of curvature of inside face of
actual dimensions, when one edge of the arch is braced by
member, mm
decking fastened directly to the arch, or braced at frequent
Where the bending moment is in the direction tending to intervals as by girts or roof purlins. Where such lateral
decrease curvature (increase the radius), the radial stress bracing is not present, d/b shall not exceed 5. Arches
shall not exceed the adjusted radial tension design value shall be designed for lateral stability in accordance with
perpendicular to grain, fr:::; Frt, unless mechanical the provisions of616.7 and 616.9.2.
reinforcing sufficient to resist all radial stresses is used. In
no case shall fr exceed (113)Fvx'·

Where the bending moment is in the direction tending to

increase curvature (decrease the radius), the radial stress
shall not exceed the adjusted radial compression design
value, t;« r.;:

618.4.2.4 The deflection of double-tapered curved

members shall be determined in accordance with 616.5,
except that the mid-span deflection of a symmetrical
double-tapered curved beam subject to uniform loads
shall be permitted to be calculated by the following
Figure 618.4-2 Tudor Arch
empirical formula:

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618.4.4 Tapered Straight Bending Members

618.4.4.1 Tapered straight beams (see Figure 618.4-3) d,[J -.]

shall be designed for flexural strength in accordance with
616.6. The stress interaction factor from 618.3.9 shall
L-------1
(a)
apply. For field-tapered members, the reference bending
design value, F bx, and the reference modulus of elasticity,
Ex, shall be reduced according to the manufacturer's
recommendations to account for the removal of high
d, r:: ~,-=~-=~~.--:·1--111i----ii=-i----~1J
t--~~~~~~L~~~~~~-·~
grade material near the surface of the member. (b)

618.4.4.2 Tapered straight beams shall be designed for

shear strength in accordance with 616.4, except that the Figure 618.4-3 Tapered Straight Bending Members
provisions of 616.4.3 .I shall not apply. The shear
reduction factor from 618.3 .10 shall apply.
618.4.5 Notches
618.4.4.3 The deflection of tapered straight beams shall
be determined in accordance with 616.5, except that the 618.4.5.1 The tension side of structural glued laminated
maximum deflection of a tapered straight beam subject to timber bending members shall not be notched, except at
uniform loads shall be permitted to be calculated as ends of members for bearing over a support, and notch
equivalent to the depth, dequiv, of an equivalent depth shall not exceed the lesser of 1/10 the depth of the
member or 75 mm.
prismatic member of the same width where:
618.4.5.2 The compression side of structural glued
(618-11) laminated timber bending members shall not be notched,
except at ends of members, and the notch depth on the
compression side shall not exceed 2/5 the depth of the
where:
member. Compression side end-notches shall not extend
depth at the small end of the member, mm into the middle 1/3 of the span.
C dt empirical constant derived from
relationship of equations for deflection of Exception:
tapered straight beams and prismatic
beams. A taper cut on the compression edge at the end of a
structural glued laminated timber bending member shall
For symmetrical double-tapered beams:
not exceed 2/3 the depth of the member and the length
Cdt 1 + 0. 66Cy when O < s1
Cy shall not exceed three times the depth of the member, 3d.
Cdt 1 + 0. 62Cy when 1 < Cy s 3 For tapered beams where the taper extends into the
middle 1/3 of the span, design shall be in accordance with
For single-tapered beams: 618.4.4.
1 + 0.46Cy when O < c;« 1.1
618.4.5.3 Notches shall not be permitted on both the
1 + 0.43Cy when 1.1 < Cy::; 2 tension and compression face at the same cross-section
For single- and double-tapered beams:
618.4.5.4 See 616.1.2 and 616.4.3 for the effect of
notches on strength. The shear reduction factor from
618.3.10 shall apply for the evaluation of members at
notches.

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Safe loads and design practices for types of connectors

and fasteners not mentioned or fully covered may be
AND determined in a manner permitted by the Building
Official.

619.1 General 619.2 Bolts

Timber connectors and fasteners may be used to transmit Safe loads in kN for bolts in shear in seasoned lumber
forces between wood members and between wood and shall not exceed the values set forth in Table 619.1-1.
metal members. The allowable loads and installation of
timber connectors and fasteners shall be in accordance Allowable shear values used to connect a wood to
with the tables as provided in this Chapter. The allowable concrete or masonry are permitted to be determined as
loads and installation of timber connectors shall be as set one half the tabulated double shear values for a wood
forth in Tables 619.1-1, 619.1-2, 619.1-3 and 619.1-4. member twice the thickness of the member attached to the
concrete or masonry.

Table 619.1-1 Grouping of Species for Determining Allowable Loads for Timber Joints

r II III IV
Species Relative Species Relative Species Relative Species Relative
Density Density Density Density
Malabayabas 0.90 Makaasim 0.74 Malugai 0.61 Lingo-lingo 0.48

Sasalit 0.90 Kamagong 0.72 Dangakalan 0.58 Raintree 0.48

Agoho 0.84 Guijo 0.70 Apitong 0.57 Bayok 0.44

Liusin 0.79 Binggas 0.70 Salakin 0.56 Almaciga 0.42

Yakal 0.76 Katmon 0.68 Pine 0.55 Manggasinoro 0.42

.
Narig 0.72 Gatasan 0.67 Lanutan-bagyo 0.53 Yemane 0.42

Manggachapui 0.71 Bok-bok 0.64 Miau 0.52

Molave 0.69 Kamatog 0.64 Palosapis 0.52

Lomarau 0.64 Malasaging 0.51

Kato 0.59 Vidal Lanutan 0.50

Pahutan 0.55 Gisau 0.50

Mahogany,
0.54 Nato 0.49
big leaf

Antipolo 0.52 Bagtikan 0.44

Narra 0.52 Malaanonang 0.41

Malakauayan 0.50 Lauan 0.40

Dao 0.48

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Table 619.1-2 Reference Values on One Bolt (Double Shear) in Seasoned Wood Loaded at Both Ends

Length of Bolt in Diameter Loaded parallel to grain (0°) Loaded perpendicular to grain (90°)
Main Member of Bolt Design value, P, per bolt, kN Design value, Q, per bolt, kN -
L d Species Group Species Group
(mm) (mm) I II Ill IV I II Ill IV
12 7.08 4.86 4.20 3.26 3.76 2.07 l.98 1.82
16 8.75 6.01 5.20 4.01 4.19 2.30 2.21 2.02
40 20 11.0 7.55 6.53 5.02 4.85 2.67 2.56 2.35
22 12.l 8.30 7.19 5.52 5.04 2.77 2.66 2.43
25 13.7 9.43 8.16 6.27 5.47 3.0 I 2.89 2.64
12 8.38 5.75 4.98 3.99 4.70 2.59 2.48 2.27
16 10.8 7.42 6.43 5.00 5.23 2.88 2.76 2.53
50 20 13.7 9.38 8.12 6.27 6.07 3.34 3.20 2.93
22 15.1 10.3 8.95 6.90 6.30 3.46 3.32 3.04
25 17.2 l l.8 10.2 7.84 6.83 3.76 3.61 3.30
12 9.29 6.38 5.52 4.68 6.1 l 3.36 3.23 2.95
16 13.0 8.95 7.74 6.29 6.80 3.74 3.59 3.29
65 20 17.4 11.9 10.3 8.10 7.89 4.34 4.16 3.84
22 19.3 13.2 I l .4 8.97 8.19 4.50 4.32 3.96
25 22.2 15.2 13.2 10.2 8.88 4.89 4.69 4.29
12 9.35 6.42 5.56 4.79 6.84 3.76 3.61 3.30
16 13.8 9.48 8.21 6.85 7.85 4.32 4.14 3.79
75 20 19.4 13.3 11.5 9.22 9.10 5.01 4.81 4.40
22 21.9 15.0 13.0 10.2 9.45 5.20 4.99 4.56
25 25.5 17.5 15.2 1 l.8 10.2 5.64 5.41 4.95
12 9.41 6.45 5.59 4.84 7.14 3.93 3.77 3.45
16 14.1 9.66 8.36 7.09 8.37 4.61 4.42 4.05
80 20 20.3 14.0 12.1 9.77 9.71 5.34 5.13 4.69
22 22.9 15.7 13.6 10.9 IO.I 5.54 5.32 4.87
25 26.9 18.4 16.0 12.5 10.9 6.01 5.77 5.28
12 9.39 6.44 5.58 4.84 7.42 - 4.08 3.92 3.59
16 14.3 9.79 8.48 7.28 9.20 5.06 4.86 4.45
90 20 21.3 14.6 12.7 10.5 10.9 6.04 5.77 5.28
22 24.9 17.1 14.8 12.0 11.3 6.24 5.98 5.48
25 29.4 20.2 17.5 13.9 12.3 6.77 6.49 5.94
12 9.40 6.45 5.58 4.84 7.40 4.07 3.91 3.58
16 14.2 9.78 8.47 7.34 9.84 5.41 5.19 4.76
100 20 22.0 15.l 13.1 11.l 12.1 6.68 6.41 5.87
22 25.9 17.8 15.4 12.8 12.6 7.35 6.65 6.45
25 31.8 21.8 18.9 15.3 13.7 7.52 7.21 6.60
12 9.38 6.44 5.57 4.83 6.92 3.81 3.65 3.34
16 14.2 9.77 8.46 7.33 JO.I 5.56 5.33 4.89
20 22.3 15.3 13.2 l l.5 14.3 7.85 7.53 6.89
125
22 26.9 18.5 16.0 13.8 15.3 8.44 8.10 7.42
25 34.4 23.6 20.4 17.3 17.1 9.40 9.02 8.26
28 41.8 28.7 24.8 20.5 18.5 10.2 9.78 8.95
Tabulated design values apply to ONE bolt in double shear
J
To obtain adjusted lateral design values (P', Q'), tabulated lateral design values (P, Q) for bolts shall be multiplied to all applicable adjustment
factors based on National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) 20 I 5 Edition
P'Q'
When loaded at an angle B to grain, lateral design value shall be computed using N' = P' sin. 2 0 +Q 1 z
cos O

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Table 619.1-2 ( cont'd) Reference Values on One Bolt (Double Shear) in Seasoned Wood Loaded at Both Ends

Length of Bolt Diameter Loaded parallel to grain (0°) Loaded perpendicular to grain (90°)
in Main Member of Bolt Design value, P, per bolt, kN Design value, Q, per bolt, kN
L d Species Group Species Group
(mm) (mm) I II 111 IV I II Ill IV
12 9.38 6.44 5.57 4.83 6.92 3.81 3.65 3.34
16 14.2 9.77 8.46 7.33 10.1 5.56 5.33 4.89
20 22.3 15.3 13.2 11.5 14.3 7.85 7.53 6.89
140
22 26.9 18.5 16.0 13.8 15.3 8.44 8.10 7.42
25 34.4 23.6 20.4 17.3 17.1 9.40 9.02 8.26
28 41.8 28.7 24.8 20.5 18.5 10.2 9.78 8.95
16 14.2 9.76 8.45 7.33 9.59 5.28 5.06 4.64
20 22.3 15.3 13.2 11.5 14.7 8.11 7.78 7.13
150 22 26.9 18.5 16.0 13.8 16.7 9.21 8.84 8.09
25 34.6 23.8 20.6 17.8 19.7 10.9 10.4 9.54
28 43.5 29.9 25.9 22.1 21.9 12.1 11.6 10.6
16 14.2 9.72 8.42 7.32 8.84 4.86 4.66 4.27
20 22.2 15.2 13.2 11.4 14.1 7.76 7.45 6.82
180 22 26.9 18.5 16.0 13.9 16.6 9.12 8.75 8.01
25 34.8 23.9 20.6 17.9 20.8 11.4 11.0 10.0
28 43.7 30.0 25.9 22.5 24.6 13.5 13.0 11.9
16 14.2 9.75 8.44 7.30 8.59 4.73 4.54 4.15
20 22.2 15.3 13.2 11.4 13.8 7.6 l 7.30 6.69
190 22 26.9 18.5 16.0 13.9 16.3 8.99 8.63 7.90
25 34.8 23.9 20.7 17.9 20.7 11.4 10.9 10.0
28 43.6 29.9 25.9 22.5 25.0 13.8 13.2 12.1
16 14.2 9.90 8.44 7.30 8.37 4.61 4.42 4.05
20 22.2 15.2 13.2 11.4 13.5 7.40 7.13 6.50
200 22 26.8 18.4 16.0 13.9 16.1 8.84 8.48 7.77
25 34.6 23.8 20.6 17.8 20.5 11.3 10.8 9.91
28 43.6 29.9 25.9 22.4 25.3 13.9 13.3 12.2
20 22.2 15.2 13.2 11.4 12.7 6.97 6.69 6.12
22 26.8 18 .4 15.9 13.9 15.1 8.32 7.98 7.31
230 25 34.7 23.8 20.6 17.9 19.7 10.9 10.4 9.54
28 43.5 29.9 25.9 22.5 24.8 13.7 13.1 12.0
32 56.8 39.0 33.8 29.3 31.9 17.5 16.8 15.4
20 22.2 15.2 13.2 11.4 12.4 6.81 6.54 5.98
22 26.8 18.4 16.0 13.8 14.8 8.15 7.83 7.16
240 25 34.7 23.8 20.6 17.9 19.4 10.7 10.2 9.37
28 43.6 29.9 25.9 22.5 24.6 13.5 13.0 11.9
32 57.0 39.1 33.9 29.4 31.9 17.5 16.8 15.4
22 26.8 18.4 15.9 13.8 14.4 7.93 7.61 6.97
25 34.7 23.8 20.6 17.9 18.8 10.4 9.93 9.09
260
28 43.5 29.8 25.8 22.4 24.0 13.2 12.7 11.6
32 56.7 38.9 33.7 29.2 31.5 17.3 16.6 15.2
1
Tabulated design values apply to ONE bolt in double shear
1
To obtain adjusted lateral design values (P', Q'), tabulated lateral design values (P, Q) for bolts shall be multiplied lo all applicable adjustment
factors based on National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) 2015 Edition
3
P'Q'
When loaded al an angle B to grain, lateral design value shall be computed using N' = P' . Q'
sm 2 9 + cos2 9

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Table 619.1-2 (cont'd) Reference Values on One Bolt (Double Shear) in Seasoned Wood Loaded at Both Ends
Length of Bolt Diameter Loaded parallel to grain (0°) Loaded perpendicular to grain (90°)
in Main Member ofBolt Design value, P, per bolt, kN Design value, Q, per bolt, kN

L d Species Group Species Group

(mm) (mm) II Ill IV II III IV
25 34.6 23.8 20.6 17.9 18.J 9.94 9.53 8.73
280 28 43.4 29.9 25.8 22.4 23.0 12.6 12.1 I 1.1
32 56.9 39.0 33.8 29.3 30.8 17.0 I 6.3 14.9
25 34.7 23.8 20.6 17.9 17.8 9.79 9.39 8.60
290 28 43.5 29.9 25.9 22.4 22.7 12.5 12.0 1 l.O
32 56.8 39.0 33.7 29.3 30.4 16.7 16.l 14.7
25 34.7 23.8 20.6 17.8 17.3 9.51 9.13 8.36
305 28 43.4 29.8 25.8 22.4 22.2 12.2 1 l.7 10.7
32 56.8 39.0 33.8 29.3 29.8 16.4 15.8 14.4
Tabulated design values apply to ONE bolt in double shear
1
To obtain adjusted lateral design values (P', Q'), tabulated lateral design values (P, Q) for bolts shall be multiplied to all applicable adjustment
factors based on National Design Specification/or Wood Construction (NDS) 2015 Edition
P'Q'
When loaded at an angle (J to grain, lateral design value shall be computed using N' == , .
P sm 2 8+Q 1 cos2 8

Table 619.1-3 Split Ring Connector Unit Reference Design Values 1' 2

Split ring Bolt Number of faces Net thickness of Loaded parallel to grain (0°) Loaded perpendicular to grain (90°)
diameter Diameter of member with member Design value, P, per connector unit Design value, Q, per connector unit
connectors on and bolt, kN and bolt, kN
same bolt
Species Group Species Group
(mm) (mm) (mm) I II II[ IV l II III IV
25 minimum 11.7 JO.I 8.45 7.30 8.45 7.21 6.01 5.16
1
40 or thicker 14.1 12.1 10.2 8.72 10.1 8.63 7.21 6.19
65 12
40minimum 10.8 9.34 7.83 6.72 7.79 6.67 5.56 4.76
2
50 or thicker 14.1 12.1 10.2 8.72 10.15 8.63 7.21 6.19
25 minimum 18.2 15.6 13.0 11.2 12.6 10.9 9.08 7.83
1 40 26.8 23.0 19.0 16.5 18.6 16.0 13.3 11.5
thicker than 40 27.3 23.4 19.5 16.9 19.0 16.3 13.6 11.7
100 20 40 minimum 18.3 15.7 13.1 11.3 13.3 10.9 9.08 7.83
50 22.0 18.9 15.7 13.6 15.3 13.2 10.9 9.43
2
65 25.9 22.2 18.5 16.0 18.0 15.5 12.9 11. l
7 5 or thicker 27.3 23.4 19.5 16.9 19.0 16.3 13.6 11.7
1
Tabulated design values apply to ONE split ring and bolt in single shear.
1
To obtain adjusted lateral design values (P', Q'), tabulated lateral design values (P, Q) for split ring connector units shall be multiplied to all
applicable adjustment/actors based on National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) 2015 Edition
1
When loaded at an angle B to grain, lateral design value shall be computed using N' == • P' Q',
P 1 sm 2 6+Q cos2 8

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Table 619.1-4 Shear Plate Connector Unit Reference Design Values ..

Shear Bolt Number of faces Net thickness of Loaded parallel to grain (0°) Loaded perpendicular to grain (90°)
plate Diameter of member with member Design value, P, per connector unit Design value, Q, per connector unit
diameter connectors on and bolt, kN and bolt, kN
same bolt
Species Group Species Group
(mm) (mm) (mm)) I II III IV I II III IV
I 40 minimum 13.8* 11.9 9.88 8.94 9.66 8.28 6.90 5.92
40 minimum 10.8 9.26 7.70 6.67 7.52 6.45 5.38 4.63
65 20
2 50 14.2* 12.2 IO.I 8.72 9.88 8.50 7.03 6.10
65 or thicker 14.8* 12.7 10.6 9.17 10.3 8.86 7.34 6.41
40 minimum 19.4 16.7 13.9 12.0 13.5 11.7 9.66 8.28
I
45 or thicker 22.6* 19.4 16.2 14.0 15.7 13.5 11.3 9.79
20
45 minimum 15.1 12.9 10.8 9.30 10.5 8.99 7.48 6.27
100 or 50 16.9 14.4 12.0 10.4 11.7 IO.I 8.37 7.25
2 65 19.2 16.4 13.7 11.8 13.3 11.3 9.52 8.23
22
75 21.5* 18.4 15.3 13.3 14.9 12.8 10.7 9.17
90 or thicker 22.4* 19.2 16.0 13.8 15.6 13.3 11.2 9.61
I
Tabulated design values apply to ONE shear plate and bolt in single shear.
2
To obtain adjusted lateral design values (P', Q'), tabulated lateral design values (P, Q) for split ring connector units shall be multiplied to all
applicable adjustment factors based on National Design Specificationfor Wood Construction (NDS) 2015 Edition
3
When loaded al an angle (J to grain, lateral design value shall be computed using N' = • p' Q'
P 1 sm 2 6+Q 1 cos 2 8
4
Allowable design values forshear plate connector units shall not exceed the following:
(a) 65 mm shear plate 12.9 kN
(b) JOO mm shear plate with 20 mm bolt 19.6 kN
(c) JOO mm shear plate with 22 mm boll 26. 7 kN
The design values in Footnote 3 shall be permitted lo be increased in accordance with the American Institute of Steel Construction (A/SC)
Manual of Steel Construction, 911, edition, Section 15.2 "Wind and Seismic Stresses", except when design loads have already been reduced by
load combination factors.
5
Loadsfollowed by an asterisk (*) exceed those permitted by Footnote 3, but are needed for determination of design values for other angles of
load to grain. Footnote 3 limitations apply in all cases.

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619.3 Nails and Spikes

619.3.1 Nailing Schedule

The number and size of nails connecting wood members

shall not be less than that set forth in Tables 619.3-1 and
619.3-2. Other connections shall be fastened to provide
equivalent strength.

619.3.2 Safe Lateral Strength

A common wire nail dri en perpendicular to grain r the

wood when u ed Lo fasten woo I members together, shall
not be subjected to a greater loa I cau ing shear and
bending than the safe lateral . trength of the wire nail or
spike as sci r rth in Table 619.3-3.

A wire nail driv n parallel t th' grain of the wood hall

not be subjected m re than two third or th lateral load
all wed when driven perpendicular to the grain. ocnail
hall not be subjected more than liv sixth r the lateral
load allowed for nail· driven perpendicular to the grain.

619.3.3 Safe Resistance to Withdrawal

A wire nail driven perpendicular to grain of wood shall

not be subjected to a greater load, tending to cause
withdrawal, than the safe resistance of the nail to
withdrawal, as set forth in Table 619.3-3.

619.3.4 Spacing and Penetration

ommou wire nails hall ha e penetration into th pie c

recei ing Lil' point as set forth in Table 619.3-3. Nails or
spike for which the wir gauges or lengths are not set
forth in Tab! 619.3-3 shall ha ea required p netration of
not less than I I diameters. and allowable load may be
interpolated. Design values hall be increa ·el when the
penetrati n of nails into the member holding the point ls
larger than the required by this item.

For wood-to-wood joints, the spacing center to center of

nails in the direction of stress shall not be less than one
half of the required pen tration. Edge or end distances in
the direction or stres hall not be less one half of the
required penetration. All spacing and edge and end
di lances shall be uch a to avoid splitting of the wood.

Holes for nails, where necessary to prevent splitting, shall

be bored of a diameter smaller than that of the nails.

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Table 619.3-1 Nailing Schedule

Connection Nailing'
I. Joist lo sill or girder, toenail 3 - 65 mm
2. Bridging lo joist, toenail each end 2-65 mm
3. 25 m x 150 mm subfloor or less to each joist, face nail 2 -65 mm
4. Wider than 25 mm x 150 111111 subfloor to each joist, face nail 3-65 mm
5. 50 mm subfloor to joist or girder, blind and face nail 2 - 90 mm
6. Sole plate to joist or blocking, typical face nail 90 mm at 400 mm o.c.
Sole plate to joist or blocking, al braced wall panels 3-90 111111 per 400 mm
7. Top plate lo stud, end nail 2-90 mm
8. Stud lo sole plate 4-65 mm, toenail or 2-90 mm, end nail
9. Double studs, face nail 90 mm at 600 mm o.c.
I 0. Doubled top plates, typical face nail 90 mm at 400 mm o.c.
Double top plates, lap splice 8-90 111111
I I. Blocking between joists or rafters to top plate, toenail 3-65 mm
I 2. Rim joist to lop plate, toenail 65 mm at 150 mm o.c.
13. Top plates, laps and intersections, face nail 2-90 mm
I 4. Continuous header, two pieces 90 mm at 400 mm o.c. along each edge
I 5. Ceilingjoists to plate, toenail 3-65 mm
16. Continuous header lo stud, toenail 4-65 mm
I 7. Ceilingjoists, laps over partitions, face nail 3-90 mm
I 8. Ceiling joists to parallel rafters, face nail 3-90 mm
I 9. Rafter to plate, toenail 3-65 mm
20. 25 mm brace to each stud and plate, face nail 2-65 mm
2 I. 25 mm x 200 mm sheathing or less to each bearing, face nail 2-65 mm
22. Wider than 25 mm x 200 mm sheathing to each bearing, face nail 3-65 mm
23. Built-up comer studs 90 mm at 600 111111 o.c.
24. Built-up girder and beams 100 mm at 800 mm o.c. at top and bottom
and staggered 2-100 111111 at ends and al each splice
25. 50 mm planks 2-90 mm at each bearing
26. Wood structural panels and particleboard':
Subfloor and wall sheathing (to framing):
12 mm and Jess 50mm3
4 5
16 mm-20 mm 65 mm or 50 mm
22 mm-25 mm 65 mrn '
28 mm-32 mm 75 mm 4 or 65 mm 5
-
Combination subfloor-underlayment (to framing):
20 mm and less SO mrn '
22 mm-25 mm 65 rnrn '
30 mm-32 mm 75 mm 4 or 65 mm 5

27. Panel siding (to framing)':

6
12 mm or less SO mm
16mm 65 mm "
7:
28. Fiberboard sheathing
12 mm 10mmx40 mrn "
SO mm 4
9
10 mm x 30 mm
20mm !Omm x45 mm "
65mm'
10mmx40mm9
29. Interior paneling
10
6mm 40mm
11
JO mm 50 mm
Notes for Table 619.3-1:

Common or box nails may be used except where otherwise stated.

Nails spaced at 150 mm on center at edges, 300 mm at intermediate supports except 150 mm at all supports where spans are 1200
mm or more.
For nailing of wood structural panel and particleboard diaphragms and shear walls, refer to Sections 614.3.3 and 614.4. Nails for
wall sheathing may be common, box or casing.
Common or deformedshank.

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Common.
Deformed shank.
Corrosion-resistant siding or casing nails conforming to the requirements of Section 603.3.
Fasteners spaced 75 mm on center al exterior edges and 150 mm on center at intermediate supports.
Corrosion-resistant roofing nails with 10 mm head and 40 mm length for 12 mm sheathing and 45 mm length for 20 111111 sheathing
conforming to the requirements of Section 603.3.
Corrosion-resistant slap/es with nominal JO mm crown 30 mm length for 12 111111 sheathing and 40 111111 length for 20 mm sheathing
conforming to the requirements of Section 603.3.
'0 Panel supports at 400 mm (500 mm if strength axis in the long direction of the panel, unless otherwise marked). Casing or finish
nails spaced 150 mm on panel edges, 300 mm at intermediate supports.
II
Panel supports at 600 mm. Casing or finish nails spaced 150 mm on panel edges, 300 mm at intermediate supports.

I
Table 6 I 9.3-2 Wood Structural Panel Roof Sheathing Nailing Schedule

ROOF FASTENING ZONE

PANEL 2 3
WIND REGION NAILS
LOCATION Fastening Schedule
(mm on center)
Panel edges 150 150 100
Greater than 145 kph 65 mm common
Panel Field 150 150 150
Greater than 129 kph Panel edges 150 150 100
65 mm common
to 145 kph Panel Field 300 150 150
Panel edges 150 150 150
129 kph or less 65 mm common
Panel Field 300 300 300
Applies only to mean roof heights up lo 10.5 m. For mean roof heights over 10.5 m., the nailing shall be designed
The rooffastening zones are shown in Figure 619.3-1.
Edge spacing also applies over roof framing at gable-end walls.
Use 65mm ring-shank nails in this zone if mean roof height is greater than 7.50 m

r-
-1-.20 ,_n-+,---r-,1 ~,--~-....-,~1.20m
~ 1.20111--, I I 1-
- -j- - i- -,- -1- _ IT.m50(Including 300 mm overhang)
I I I I
I I I I
I I I I
I I I I
I rj'\ I I t,'\I I
Iv II\.:..,) I
I I I
I I 1
I
I
--i----

Figure 619.3-1 Roof Fastening Zones

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Table 619.3-3 Allowable Loads in Seasoned Wood for Common Wire Nails and Spikes (Normal Duration)

Withdrawal Load from Side Grain per

Size of Nail or Spike (mm) 25 mm of Penetration of Nail or Spike into Lateral Load in Side Grain, (N)
the Member Holding the Point (N)
Length Diameter Soecies Grouo Species Group
Designation
(mm) (mm) l II III IV I II III IV
N 150 150 6.5 805 550 340 215 1320 1135 930 775
125 140 6.0 750 510 315 200 1180 1010 830 695
A 110 125 5.75 690 470 290 180 1045 895 735 615
105 115 5.25 685 435 265 170 920 790 650 540
I 100 100 4.75 590 400 245 155 825 705 580 485
90 90 4.00 495 340 210 130 640 550 450 375
L 75 75 3.75 455 310 190 120 555 480 395 330
65 65 3.25 400 275 170 105 465 400 325 275
s 50 50 3.00 345 235 145 90 370 320 260 220

s 3/8 215 9.5 1035 705 435 275 2020 1735 1425 1190
3/8 180 8.0 860 590 360 230 1535 1320 1085 905
p 150 150 7.0 780 535 325 205 1325 1140 935 780
140 140 7.0 780 536 325 205 1325 1140 935 780
I 125 125 6.75 725 495 305 195 1185 1020 840 700
110 115 6.0 675 460 280 180 1060 910 750 625
K 100 100 5.75 620 425 260 165 940 805 665 555
90 90 5.25 570 390 240 150 830 710 585 490
E 80 80 5.0 530 .360 220 140 740 635 525 435
s 75 75 5.0 530 360 220 140 740 635 525 435

619.4 Joist Hangers and Framing Anchors

Connections depending upon joist hangers or framing

anchors, ties and other mechanical fastenings not
otherwise covered may be used where approved.

619.5 Miscellaneous Fasteners

TABULATED LOADS ARE
PER MM OF PENETRATION
619.5.1 Drift Bolts or Drift Pins
Figure 619.5-1 Basic Withdrawal Connection
Connections involving the use of drift bolts or pins shall
be designed in accordance with the provisions set forth in
this Chapter. NAIL

619.5.1.1 WithdrawalDesign Values

Drift bolt and drift pin connections loaded in withdrawal t P/2

shall be designed in accordance with good engineering HOLDING
practice. Figures 619.5-1 to 619.5-3 are examples of MEMBER
withdrawal connections.

Figure 619.5-2 Withdrawal from End Grain

(not allowed)

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Additional penetration of pin into members should be

SIDE P/2 provided in lieu of the washer, head and nut on a common
MEMBER -\ TOENA.IL IN
bolt.
-----/ WITHDRAWAL
P--
MAIN 619.5.2 Spike Grids
MEMBER
P/2 _ Wood-to-wood connections involving spike grids for
lateral load transfer shall be designed in accordance with
Figure 619.5-3 Toenail Connection Withdrawal from good engineering practice.
Side Grain
619.5.3 Wood Screws and Lag Screws
619.5.1.2 Lateral Design Values Wood and lag screws shall be used where there is limited
penetration, espe ially in a withdrawal design, as these
Allowable lateral design values for drift bolts and drift pr vidc greater resi ranee. Design of the screws shall be
pins driven in the side grain of wood shall not exceed 75 in accordance with Table 619.5-1 and the provisions set
percent of the allowable lateral design values for common forth in this Chapter.
bolts of the same diameter and length in main member.

Table 6 l 9.5-1 Allowable Loads in Wood Screws for Seasoned Wood (Normal Duration)

Withdrawal Load from Side Grain per 25 mm of

Screw Size Lateral Load in Side Grain, (N)
Penetration of Threaded Portion, (N)
Diameter Species Group Species Group
(mm) I I[ !II IV I II III JV
9.5 2695 1985 1370 950 3100 2665 2190 1825
8.0 2315 1710 1180 820 2295 1970 1620 1350
7.5 2130 1570 1085 750 1935 1665 1370 1140
7.0 1940 1430 985 685 1610 1380 1135 945
6.0 1750 1290 890 620 1315 1130 925 770
5.5 1565 1155 795 550 1045 900 740 615
5.0 1375 1015 700 485 810 695 570 475
4.5 1280 945 650 450 700 605 495 415
4.0 1185 875 605 420 605 520 425 355
3.8 1095 805 555 385 510 440 360 300
3.5 1000 735 510 355 425 365 300 250

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E TION 620 620.4.2 Veneer

CONVENTIONAL LIGIIT-FRAME Anchored masonry and stone wall veneer shall not exceed
CON T UCTION D I JGN 125 mm in thickness.
PR VI ION 620.4.3 Unusually Shaped Buildings
620.1 General
When f unusual shape buildings or light-fram
con tru tion shall have a lateral-forcc-rcsi ting ystcm
The requirements in this section are intended for
de igned lo resi t the forces specified in hapter 2. nc
conventional light-frame construction. Other methods
or more of th foll wing hall be considered to c n ·titute
may be used provided a satisfactory design is submitted
an unusual shape:
showing compliance with other provisions of this code.
620.4.3.1 When exterior braced wall panels, as required
Only the following occupancies may be constructed m
by . ection 620.9.3, are not in one plane vertically from
accordance with this division:
the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are
I. One-, two- or three-story residential buildings. required.
2. One-story Occupancy Category IV buildings, as
Exceptions:
defined in Table 103-1, when constructed on a slab-
on-grade floor. Floors with cantilever: or etbaoks not exceedingfour
3. Category V Occupancies
times the nominal depth of the floorjoists may support
braced wall panel provided:
4. Top-story walls and roofs of Occupancy Category IV
buildings not exceeding two stories of wood framing.
1. Floor joists are 50 mm by 250 mm or larger and
spaced at not more than 400 mm on center.
5. Interior non-load bearing partitions, ceilings and
curtain walls in all occupancies.
2. The ratio of the adjacent span to the cantilever is at
least 2 to 1. ·
Other approved repetitive wood members may be used in 3. Floor joists at ends of braced wall panels are
lieu of solid-sawn lumber in conventional construction doubled.
provided these members comply with the provisions of
this code.
4. A continuous rim joists is connected to ends of all
cantilevered joists. The rim joist. may be spliced
using a metal tie not less than 1.5 mm and 38 mm
620.2 Design of Portions
widefastened with six 90 mm nails.
620.3 Additional Requirements for Conventional 5. Gravity loads carried at the end of cantileveredjoists
Construction in High-wind Areas are limited to uniform wall and roof load and the
reactions from headers having a span of 2.40 m or
Provisions for conventional construction in high-wind less.
areas shall apply when specifically adopted.
620.4.3.2 When a section of floor or roof is not laterally
620.4 Additional Requirements for Conventional supported by braced wall lines on all edges.
Construction in Seismic Zone 2
Exception:
620.4.1 Braced Wall Lines
Portions of roofs or floors which do not support braced
wall panels above may extend up to 1.80 m beyond a
In areas under Seismic Zone 2 and where the basic wind
braced wall line.
speed obtained from Chapter 2 is not greater than 125
kph, buildings shall be provided with exterior and interior
620.4.3.3 When the end of a required braced wall panel
braced wall lines not exceeding 10.0 m on center in both
extends more than 300 mm over an opening in the wall
the longitudinal and transverse directions in each story.
below. This provision is applicable to braced wall panels
offset in plane and to braced wall panels offset out of
plane as permitted by Section 620.5.3.1 with this
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Exception: 620.5 Girders

Braced wall panels may extend over an opening not more Unless otherwise permitted by provisions in
than 2.40 m. in width when the header is a 100 mm by NSCP Volume Ill - Housing, girders for single-story
300 mm or larger member. construction or girders supporting loads from a single
floor shall not be less than 100 mm by 150 mm for spans
620.4.3.4 When an opening in a floor or roof exceeds the I .80 m or loss, provided that girders are spaced not more
lesser of 3.60 m or 50 percent of the least floor or roof than 2.40 m on c nl r. Other girders shall be designed to
support the load specified in this code. Girder end joints
dimension.
shall occur o er supports. When a girder is spliced over a
support, an adequate tie shall be provided. The end of
620.4.3.5 Construction where portions of a floor level are beams or girders supported on masonry or concrete shall
vertically offset such that the framing members on either not have less than 75 mm of bearing.
side of the offset cannot be lapped or tied together in an
approved manner as required by Section 620.7.3.
620.6 Floor Joists
Exception:
620.6.1 General
Framing supported directly by foundations.
The limits of defects by grade in joists and planks for
620.4.3.6 When braced wall lines do not occur in two seasoned wood are set forth in Table 615. 1-1.
perpendicular directions.
620.6.2 Bearing
620.4.3.7 Other configurations which, in the opinion of
the building official, create irregularities or discontinuities Except where supported on a 25 mm by I 00 mm ribbon
which are not addressed by this Section. strip and nailed to the adj ining stud the ends or
each
joist shall not have less than 8 mm of b aring on w od
620.4.4 Lumber Roof Decks or metal, or less than 75 mm on masonry.

Lumber roof decks shall have solid sheathing. 620.6.3 Framing Details

620.4.5 Interior Braced Wall Support Joists shall be supported laterally at the ends and at each
support by solid blocking except where the ends of joists
In one-story buildings, interior braced wall lines shall be are nailed to a header, -band or rim joist or to an adjoining
supported on conunuou foundations at intervals not stud or by other approved means. Solid blocking shall not
exceeding 15.0 m, In buildings more than one-story in be less 50 mm in thickness and the full depth of joist.
height, all interior braced wall panels shall be supported
on continuous foundations. Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed one-fourth
the joist depth. H lcs bored in joi rs shall not be within
Exception: 50 mm of the top or bottom or
the j isl and ihe diameter
of any such hole shall not exceed one-third the depth of
n110-slo1J1 buildings may have interior braced wall lines
the joist. Not hes in the lop or bottom of joists shall not
iupported on continuous foundations at intervals not
exceed one- ixth the depth and hall not be lo ated in the
exceeding 15.0 m. provided:
middle third of the span.
1. Cripple wall height does not exceed 1.20 m.
Joist framing from opposite sides of a beam, girder or
2. First-floor braced wall panels are supported on partition shall be lapped at least 75 mm or the opposing
doubled floor joists, continuous blocking, or floor joists shall be tied together in an approved manner.
beams.
Joists framing into the side of a wood girder shall be
3. Distance between bracing lines does not exceed twice
supported by framing anchors or on ledger strips not less
the building width parallel to the braced wall line.
than 50 mm by 50 mm.

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620.6.4 Framing Around Openings 620.7.3 Plank Flooring

Trimmer and header joists shall be doubled, or of lumber Plank flooring shall be designed in accordance with the
of equivalent cross section, when the span of the header general provisions of this code.
exceeds 1.20 m. The ends of header joists more than
l .80 m long shall be supported by framing anchors or In lieu of such design, SO mm tongue-and-groove
joist hangers unless bearing on a beam, partition or wall. planking may be used in accordance with Table 620.9-1.
Tail joists over 3.60 m long shall be supported at header Joints in such planking may be randomly spaced,
by framing anchors or on ledger strips not less than 50 provided the system is applied to not less than three
mm by50mm. continuous spans, planks are center-matched and end-
matched or splined, each plank bears on at least one
620.6.5 Supporting Bearing Partitions support and joints are separated by at least 600 mm in
adjacent pieces. 25 mm nominal strip square-edged
Bearing partitions perpendicular to joists shall not be flooring; 13 mm tongue-and-groove flooring or 9 mm
offset from supporting girders, walls or partitions more wood structural panel shall be applied at right angles to
than the joist depth. the span of the planks. The 9 mm plywood shall be
applied with the face grain at right angles to the span of
Joists under and parallel to bearing partitions shall be the planks.
doubled.
620.7.4 Particleboard
620.6.6 Blocking
Where used as structural subflooring or as combined
Floor joists shall be blocked when required by the subfloor underlayment, particleboard shall be as set forth
provisions of Section 617.4.1.2. in Table 611.1-5.

620.7 Subflooring 620.8 Particleboard Underlayment

620.7.1 Lumber Subfloor In accordance with approved recognized standards,

particleboard floor underlayment shall conform to Type
Sheathing used as a structural sub-floor shall conform to PBU. Underlayment shall not be less than 6 mm in
the limitations set forth in Table 611.1-1. thickness and shall be identified by the grade mark of an
approved inspection agency. Underlayment shall be
Joints in subflooring shall occur over supports unless end- installed in accordance with this code and as
matched lumber is used in which case each piece shall recommended by the manufacturer.
bear on at least two joists.
620.9 Wall Framing
Subflooring may be omitted when joist spacing does not
exceed 400 mm and 25 mm nominal tongue-and-groove 620.9.1 Size, Height and Spacing
wood strip flooring is applied perpendicular to the joists.
The size, height and spacing of studs shall be in
620.7.2 Wood Structural Panels accordance with Table 620.9-2 except that utility grade
studs shall not be spaced more than 400 mm on center, or
Where used as structural subflooring, wood structural support more than a roof and ceiling, or exceed 2.40 m in
panels shall be as set forth in Tables 61 l.l-2 and 611.1-3. height for exterior walls and load-bearing walls or 3.00 m
Wood structural panel combination subfloor for interior non load-bearing walls.
underlayment shall have maximum spans as set forth in
Table 611.1-4.

When wood structural panel floors are glued to joists with

an adhesive in accordance with the adhesive
manufacturer's directions, fasteners may be spaced a
maximum of 300 mm on center at all supports.

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Table 620.9-l Allowable Spans for 50 mm Tongue and Groove Decking

Table 620.9-1 Allowable Spans for 50 mm Tongue and Groove Decking

Deflection Limit
SPAN1 LIVE LOAD I 1/240 1/360
E
(mm) (kPa) (MPa) x 103 MPa
ROOF
0.96 1.10 1.17 1.76
1200 l.44 1.45 l.76 2.65
1.92 1.86 2.30 3.52
0.96 1.38 l.67 2.10
1350 1.44 l.86 2.50 2.79
1.92 2.41 3.33 5.00
0.96 l.72 2.29 3.45
1500 1.44 2.27 3.41 5.11
l.92 2.89 4.55 6.89
0.96 2.07 3.05 4.55
1650 1.44 2.76 4.56 6.88
1.92 3.44 6.09 9.16
0.96 2.48 3.96 5.94
1800 1.44 3.31 5.94 8.92
1.92 4.14 7.92 11.9
0.96 2.89 4.10 6.15
1950 l.44 3.86 6.15 9.23
1.92 4.82 8.20 11.9
0.96 3.38 6.27 9.37
2100 1.44 4.48 9.44 13.8
1.92 5.58 12.5 18.8
0.96 3.86 7.75 11.6
2250 1.44 5.17 11.6 17.4
1.92 6.41 15.5 23.3
0.96 4.41 9.37 14.06
2400
1.44 5.86 14. l 21.1
FLOOR
1200 1.92 5.79 6.90

1350 1.92 6.55 9.00

1500 1.92 7.30 11.0

I
Spans are based on simple beam action with 0.50 kN/m2 dead load and provisions for a 1300 N concentrated load on a 300 mm width of
floor decking. Random lay-up permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 620. 7.3 or 620.9.11.9. Lumber thickness assumed
at 40 mm, net.

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Table 620.9-2 Size, Height and Spacing of Wood Studs

Bearing Walls Non-Bearing Walls

Supporting Supporting
Laterally Supporting Laterally
Stud Size One Floor, Two Floors,
Unsupported Roof and Unsupported Spacing
1 Roof and Roof and 1
Stud Height Ceiling Only Stud Height
Ceiling Ceiling
(mm) (mm) Spacing (mm) (m) (mm)
50 X 75Z - - - - 3.0 400
50 x 100 250 600 400 - 4.2 600
75 x I 00 250 600 600 400 4.2 600
50 x 125 250 600 600 - 4.8 600
50 x 150 250 600 600 400 6.0 600
Listed heights are distances between points of lateral support placed perpendicular lo the plane of the wall. Increases in unsupported
height are permitted where justified by an analysis.
Shall not be used in exterior walls.

620.9.2 FramingDetails When bearing studs are spaced at 600 mm intervals and
top plates are less than 50 mm by 150 mm or 70 mm by
Studs shall be placed with their wide dimension I 00 mm members and when the floor joists, floor trusses
perpendicular to the wall. Not less than three studs shall
or roof trusses which they support are spaced at more than
be installed at each corner of an exterior wall.
400 mm intervals, such joists or trusses shall bear within
Exceptions: 125 mm of the studs beneath or a third plate shall be
installed.
At corners, a third stud may be omitted through the use of
wood spacers or backup cleats of 9 mm wood structural
Interior non-bearing partrtions may be capped with a
panel, 9 mm Type M "Exterior Glue" particle-board,
25 mm lumber or other approved devices that will serve single top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners
as an adequate backing for the attachment of facing and at intersections with other walls and partitions. The
materials. Where fire resistance ratings or shear values plate shall be continuously tied at joints by solid blocking
are involved, wood spacers, backup cleats or other at least 400 mm in length and equal in size to the plate or
devices shall not be used unless specifically approved for by 3 mm by 38 mm metal ties with spliced sections
such use. fastened with two 90 mm nails on each side of the joint

Bearing and exterior wall studs shall be capped with

Studs shall have full bearing on a plate or sill not less than
double top plates installed to provide overlapping at
corners and at intersections with other partitions. End 50 mm thick having a width not less than that of the wal I
joints in double top plates shall be offset at least 2.40 m. studs.

Exceptions:
A single top plate may be used, provided the plate is
adequately tied at joints, corners and intersecting walls
by at least the equivalent of 75 mm by 150 mm by 0.9 mm
galvanized steel that is nailed to each wall or segment of
wall by six 65 mm nails or equivalent, provided the
rafters, joists or trusses are centered over the studs with a
tolerance of no more than 25 mm.

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620.9.3 Bracing For Method 5, each braced wall panel must be at least
2.40 m in length when applied to one face of a braced
Braced wall lines shall consists of braced wall panels wall panel and 1.20 m when applied to both faces.
which meet the requirements for location, type and
amount of bracing specified in Table 6.24 and are in line
All verti al j ints of panel sheathin shall o icur over
or offset from each other by not more than 1.20 m.
Braced wall panels shall start at not more than 2.40 m studs. H rizontal joints shall occur v r blocking equal in
from each end of a braced wall line. All braced wall size to the studding except v here waived by the
panels shall be clearly indicated on the plans. installati n requirements for the sp • ilic sheathing
Construction of braced wall panels shall be by one of the materials.
following methods:
Braced wall panel sole plates shall be nailed to the floor
I. Nominal 25 mm by I 00 mm continuous diagonal framing and top plates shall be connected to the framing
braces let into top and bottom plates and intervening above in accordance with Table 619.3-1. Sills shall be
studs, placed at an angle not more than 60 degrees or bolted to the foundation or slab. Where joists are
less than 45 degrees from the horizontal, and attached perpendicular to braced wall lines above, blocking shall
to the framing in conformance with Table 619.3-1. be provided under and in line with the braced wall panels.

2. Wood boards of 16 mm net minimum thickness 620.9.4 Alternate Braced Panels

applied diagonally on studs spaced not over 600 mm
on center. Any braced wall panel re [uired by Section 620.9.3 may
be replaced by 1111 alternate braced wall panel constructed
3. Wood structural panel sheathing with a thickness not in accordance with the following:
less than 8 mm for 400 mm stud spacing and not less
than 9 mm for 600 mm stud spacing in accordance 1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length
with Tables 609.3-1 and 620.9-3. of not less than 800 mm and a height of not more
than 3.0 m. Each panel shall be sheathed on one face
4. Fiberboard sheathing 1.20 m by 2.40 m panels not with 9 mm plywood sheathing nailed with 65mm
less than 13 mm thick applied vertically on studs common or galvanized box nails in accordance with
spaced not over 406 mm on center when installed in Table 6 I 9 .3- I and blocked at all plywood edges. wo
accordance with Section 614.6 and Table 614.6-1. anchor bolts installed shall be provided in each panel.
Anchor bolts shall be placed at panel quarter points.
5. Gypsum board (sheathing 13 mm thick by 1.20 m Each panel end stud shall have a tie-down device
wide, wallboard or veneer base) on studs spaced not la tened to the foundation, capable of providing an
over 600 mm on center and nailed at 175 mm on approved uplift capacity of not less than 820 kN. The
center with nails as required by Table 620.9-5. tie-down devi e shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer's recommendations. The panels
6. Particleboard wall sheathing panels where installed in shall be supported directly on a foundation or on
accordance with Table 620.9-6. floor framing supported directly on a foundation
which is continuous. across the entire length of the
7. Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 400 mm on braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced
center installed in accordance with Table 620.9-5. with not less than one 12 mm bar top and bottom.

8. Hardboard panel siding when installed in accordance 2. In the first story of two-story buildings, each braced
with Section 609.6 and Table 609.6-1. wall panel shall be in accordance with Section
620.9.4, Item 1, except that the plywood sheathing
User Note: Method I is not permitted in the Philippines. shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts
shall be placed at one-fifth points, and tie-down
For cripple wall bracing, see ection 620.9.5. For device uplift capacity shall not be less than 13.5 kN.
Methods 2, 3 4, 6 and 8 each braced panel mu t be at
least 1.20 m in length, covering three stud space where
stud are spaced 400 mm apart and covering two stud
spaces where studs are spaced 600 mm apart.

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Table 620.9-2 Braced Wall Panels I

Seismic Construction Method'·, Braced Panel Location and Length

Condition 4
Zone I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 One-story, top of two or three- x x x x x x x x Each end and not more than 7.5 rn
story on center
First- story of two-story or x x x x x x x x
second-story of three-story
First-story of three-story x x x X" x x x
4 One-story, top of two-story or x x x x x XQ x Each end and not more than 7 .5 m
three-story on center
First-story of two-story or x x x XJ x xo x Each end and not more than 7.5 m
second of three-story on center but not less than 25% of
building length'
First-story of three-story x x x X' x x~ x Each end and not more than 7 .5 m
on center but not less than 40% of
building length"
This table specifies minimum requirements for braced panels which form interior or exterior braced wall lines.
See Section 620.9.3 for full description.
See Seclion 620. 9.4 for alternate braced panel requirement.
Building length is the dimension parallel to the braced wall length.
Gypsum wallboard applied to supports at 400 mm on center.
Not permitted/or bracing cripple walls in Seismic Zone 4. See Section 620.9.5.
The required lengths shall be doubled for gypsum board apP_lied to only one face of a braced wall panel.

Table 620.9-3 Cripple Wall Bracing

Seismic Amount of Cripple Wall Bracing '·'

Condition
Zone (mm)
2 One-story above lOmm wood structural panel with 65mm at 150 / 300 mm nailing on 30 percent of wall length minimum
cripple wall
Two-story above 1 Omm wood structural panel with 65mm at 100 I 300 mm nailing on 40 percent of wall length minimum
cripple wall or
1 Omm wood structural panel with 65mm at 150 I 300 mm nailing on 60 percent of wall length minimum
4 One-story above l Omm wood structural panel with 65mm at 150 I 300 mm nailing on 60 percent or
wall length minimum
cripple wall
Two-story above !Omm wood structural panel with 65mm at 100 / 300 mm nailing on 50 percent of wall length minimum
cripple wall or
lOmm wood structural panel with 65mm at 150 / 300 mm nailing on 75 percent of wall length minimum
Braced panel length shall be at least two times the height of the cripple wall, but not less than 1200 mm.
All panels along a wall shall be nearly equal in length and shall be nearly equally spaced along the length of the wall.

Table 620.9-4 Wood Structural Panel Wall Sheathing'

(Not exposed to the weather, strength axis parallel or perpendicular to studs)

Stud Spacing (mm)

Minimum Siding Nailed to Sheathing under Coverings Specified in
Thickness Panel Span Rating Studs Section 620.9.3
(mm) Sheathing Parallel to Sheathing
Studs Perpendicular to Studs
10 1610, 16/0, 20/0 Wall - 400 mm o.c. 400 - 400
10, 12 16/0, 20/0, 24/0, 32/16 Wall 600 mm o.c. 600 400 600
24/0, 24/16, 32/16 Wall- 600 mm. o. c. 600 600 600
10, 12
In reference to Section 620.9.3, blocking of horizontal joints is not required.

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Table 620.9-5 Allowable Shear for Wind or Seismic Forces in Newtons perm for Vertical Diaphragms of Lath
and Plaster or Gypsum Board Frame Wall Assemblies 1

Nail Spacing'
Thickness of Wall Shear
Type of Material Maximum Minimum Nail Size 3 (mm)
Material (mm) Construction Value
(mm)
l. Expanded metal, or
woven wire lath 40 mm long, l O mm head
22mm Unblocked 150 2628
and portland Staple, 22 mm legs
cement plaster
2. Gypsum lath l O mm lath and Staple, 30 mm long, 6 mm head,
Unblocked 125 1460
12 mm plaster plasterboard blued nail
3. Gypsum sheathing 12 mm x 600 mm x 45 mm long, IO mm head,
Unblocked 100 1095
board 2400mm diamond-point, galvanized
12 mm x 1200 mm Blocked 100 2555
12 mm x 1200 mm Unblocked 175 1460
4. Gypsum wallboard 2 mm dia., 40 mm long, 6 mm
175 1460
or veneer base head) or wallboard (2 mm dia.
12mm Unblocked
40 mm long,
100 1825
6 mm head)
175 1825
Blocked
100 2190
175 1679
Unblocked (2.5 mm dia., 45 mm long, 6
100 2117
mm head) or wallboard (2.5 mm
175 2117 dia. 50 mm long,
16mm Blocked
100 2555 6 mm head)
Base ply - (2.5 mm dia. 50 mm
long, 6 mm head) or wallboard
(2.3 mm dia. 50 mm long, 6 mm
head)
Blocked Base ply: 225
3650 Face ply- (3.0 mm dia., 60 mm
Two ply Face ply: 175
long, 6 mm head) or wallboard
(3.0 mm dia., 60 mm long, 10
mm head)

These vertical diaphragms shall not be used to resist loads imposed by masonry or concrete construction. Values shown are for short-term
loading due to wind or due to seismic loading. Values shown must be reduced 25 percent for normal loading. The values shown in Items 2,
3 and 4 shall be reduced 50 percent for loading due to earthquake in Seismic Zone 4.
Applies to nailing at all studs, top and bottom plates, and blocking.
Alternate nails may be used if their dimensions are not less than the specified dimension.

Table 620.9-6 Allowable Spans for Particleboard Wall Sheathing l

(Not exposed to the weather, long dimension of the panel parallel or perpendicular to studs)

Stud Spacing (mm)

Sheathing under Coverings Specified
GRADE THICKNESS (mm)
Siding Nailed to Studs in Section 620.9.3 Parallel or
Perpendicular to Studs
M-1
10 400 400
M-S
M-2 "Exterior Glue" 12 400 400
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620.9.5 Cripple Walls 620.9.8 Bridging

Foundation cripple walls shall be framed of studs not less Unless covered by interior or exterior wall coverings or
in size than the studding above with a minimum length of sheathing meeting the minimum requirements of this
350 mm, or shall be framed of solid blocking. When Chapter, all stud partitions or walls with studs having a
height-to-least thickness ratio exceeding 50 shall have
exceeding 1.20 m in height, such walls shall be framed of
bridging not less than 50 mm in thickness and of the same
studs having the size required for an additional story.
width as the studs fitted snugly and nailed thereto to
provide adequate lateral support.
Cripple walls having a stud height exceeding 350 mm
shall be braced in accordance with Table 620.9-4. Solid 620.9.9 Cutting and Notching
blocking or wood structural panel sheathing may be used
to brace cripple walls having a stud height of 350 mm or In exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud
less. In Seismic Zone 4, Method 7 is net permitted for may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent
bracing any cripple wall studs. of its width. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not
greater than 40 percent of the width of the stud is
Spacing of boundary nailing for required wall bracing permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting no loads
other than the weight of the partition.
shall not exceed 150 mm on center along the foundation
plate and the top plate of the cripple wall. Nail size, nail
620.9.10 Bored Holes
spacing for field nailing and more restrictive boundary
nailing requirements shall be as required elsewhere in the Bored holes may be permitted in any wood stud provided
Chapter for the specific bracing material used. the holes are not greater than 40 percent of the stud width.
Bored holes not greater than 60 percent of the width of
620.9.6 Headers the study is permitted in nonbearing partitions or in any
wall where each bored stud is doubled, provided not more
Headers and lintels shall conform to the requirements set than two such successive doubled studs are so bored.
forth in this paragraph and together with their supporting
systems shall be designed to support the loads specified in In no case shall the edge of the bored hole be nearer than
this code. All openings 1.20 m wide or less in bearing 16 mm to the edge of the stud. Bored holes shall not be
walls shall be provided with headers consisting of either located at the same section of stud as a cut or notch.
two pieces of 50 mm framing lumber placed on edge and
securely fastened together or 100 mm lumber of 620.9.11 Roof.and Ceiling Framing
equivalent cross section. All openings more than 1.20 m.
wide shall be provided with headers or lintels. Each end 620.9.11.1General
of lintel or header shall have a length of bearing of not
less than 38 mm for the full width of the lintel. The framing details required in this section apply to roofs
having a minimum slop of 3 units vertical in 12 units
620.9.7 Pipes in Walls horizontal (25% lope) or greater. When the roof slope is
less than 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25%
tud partitions containing plumbing heating, or oth r slope), members supporting rafters and ceiling joists such
pip hall be so framed and the joists underneath o as ridge board, hips and valleys shall be designed as
spaced as to give proper clearance for the piping. Where beams.
a partition containing such piping runs parallel to th floor
joists the joists underneath ·uch partition shall b 620.9.11.2Framing
doubled and spaced to permit th pas age of such pipe
and hall be bridged. Where plumbing, healing or other Railers hall be framed directly pp site each other at the
pipes are placed in or I artly in a partition, neces itating ridge. There hall be a ridge board at least 25 mm nominal
the cutting of the sole· r plate a metal tie not. le ·s than thickness at all ridge· and not less in depth than the cut
1.5 mm (16 galvanized gage) and 3 mm wide hall be end of the rafter. At all valleys and hips there shall be a
fastened to each plate across and 10 each side of the single valley or hip rafter not less than 50 mm nominal
opening with not less than six 90 mm nails. thickness and not less than the cut of the rafter.

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620.9.11.3 Notches and Holes Joints in lumber sheathing shall occur over support unless
approved end-matched is used, in which case each piece
Notching at the ends r railers r ceiling joist shall not shall bear on at least two supports.
c ecd one fourth the depth. Notches in the I p or bottom
f the ratter or ceiling joi I shall not exceed one ixth Lil' Wood structural panels used for roof sheathing shall be
depth and shall 1101 be localed in th middle on third of bonded by intermediate or exterior glue. Wood structural
the span. exc pl that a notch n I e cccdin one third r panel roof sheathing exposed on the underside shall be
the depth i p nrnirted in the L p f th • rail r or ceiling bonded with exterior glue.
joist not further from the lac of the support thun the
depth of the member. 620.9.11.9 Roof Planking

Holes bored in rafters or ceiling joists shall not be within Planking shall be designed in accordance with the general
50 mm of the top and bottom and their diameter shall not provisions of this Chapter.
exceed one third the depth of the member.
In lieu of such design, 50 mm tongue-and-groove
620.9.11.4 Framing Around Openings planking may be used in accordance with able 620. 7-1.
Joints in uch planking may b ran I mly paced,
rimmer and header rafters shall be doubled, r of lumber provided the system is applied to not le s than three
of equivalent er • secri n when th pan or the header continuous spans, the plank are c nter-rnatchcd and end-
cccds 1.20 m. The ends of head r rafters more than matched r plined, each plank beai - on at least one
1.80 111 long shall be supported by framing anchor r support, and the joint ar oparated by at least 600 mm in
railer hanger · unless bearing on a beam partition r 1111. adjacent pieces.

620.9.11.S Rafter Ties 620.10 Exit Facilities

Railer hall e nailed to adjacent eiling joists to f rm a In Seismic Zone 4, e terior exit balconies, stairs and
continuous tie between exterior wall when such j i. ts are similar exit facilitie hall be po itively anchored lo lhe
parallel to the rafters. Wher not parallel, railer shall be primary structure al not o er 2.40 m. on center r shall be
tied to 25 mm by 100 mm (nominal) minimum-size designed for lateral forces. uch attachment hall not be
cro sties. Rafter tie shall be paced not more than 1.20 m accompli heel by used of toenails or nails subject l
on center. withdrawal.

620.9.11.6 Purlins

The maximum span of 50mm by 150 mm purlins shall be

1.80 m but in n ca c shall the purl in be mailer than 50
mm by 100 mm memb ers. The unbraced length of struts
shall not exceed 2.40 111 and the minimum slope of the
struts shall be 45 degrees from the horizontal.

620.9.11.7 Blocking

Roof rafter · and cci ling joi rs shall be supported lat rally
to prevent rotation and lateral displacement when required
by ection 616. Roof trusse shall be supported laterally
at p int of bearing by solid blocking or by other
equivalent means to prevent rotation and lateral
displacement.

620.9.11.8 Roof Sheathing

Roof sheathing shall be in accordance with Tables 611.1-

2 and 611.1-3 for wood structural panels, and Table
611.1-1 forlumber.

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TION 621 E T1 N 622

M i\L PLATE-CONNE TED USE OF MAC -GRADED
WOOD TRUSS DE IGN LUMBER M
621.1 Design and Fabrication 622.1 General

The design and fabrication of metal plate connected wood In cases where the identification of a particular wood
trusses shall be in accordance with ANSI/TPI 1-1995, species is not known, therefore working stresses cannot
National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected be found in Table 615.2-1, machine graded lumber can be
Wood Truss Construction of the Truss Plate Institute. used for general and structural applications.

621.2 Performance 622.2 Design Properties for Machine-Graded

Lumber
Full-scale load tests in accordance with ANSI/TPI 2 may
be required at the option of the building official to provide The design properties for machine graded lumber
a means of demonstrating that minimum adequate developed by the Forest Products Research and
performance is obtainable from specific metal plate Development Institute are shown in Table 622.2-1 to
connector plates, various lumber types and grades, a 622.2-4. These properties are applicable for dry lumber
particular truss design and a particular fabrication (moisture content :S 16%) only. In green lumber (moisture
procedure. ANSI/TPI 2 provides procedures for testing content 2: 28%), the design strength shall be reduced by
and evaluating wood trusses designed in accordance with 40% and modulus of elasticity by 20% For lumber with
ANSI/TPI I. moisture content between I 6% and 28%, the design
properties may be obtained by direct interpolation.
621.3 In-PlantInspection
622.3 Design Using Machine-Graded Lumber
Each truss manufacturer shall retain an approved agency
having no financial interest in the plant being inspected to The reference values given in Section 622.2 may be used
make nonscheduled inspections of truss fabrications and to design timber structures in accordance with the rules
delivery operations. The inspections shall cover all phases given by NSCP and other appropriate national and/or
of the truss operation, including lumber storage, handling, international standards.
cutting, fixtures, presses or rollers, fabrication, bundling
and banding handling, and delivery. 622.4 Preservative Treatment

621.4 Marking To ensure the durability of MGL against bio-deteriorating

agents such as fungi and insects, MGL should be treated
Each truss shall be legibly branded, marked or otherwise with an environment-friendly preservative.
have permanently affixed thereto the following
information located within 600 mm of the center of the 622.5 Moisture Content
span on the face of the bottom chord:
A given piece of lumber is considered dry, partially
I. Identity of the company manufacturing the truss.
seasoned, and green, when their respective moisture
2. The design load. contents is above I 0%, 22 - 28%, and greater than 28%.

3. The spacing of trusses.

622.6 Markings

Prior to use, each machine graded lumber should be

inspected for a mark that contains the mill in which the
lumber was graded, organization that certifies the quality
of the grading procedure, timber size, stress grade and
moisture content.

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Table 622.2-1 Reference Values for Dry Machine-Graded Lumber

Reference Values
Machine
Bending, Tension, Shear, Modulus of Elasticity,
Stress Grade
F (MPa F (MP;1 F MPa) E (GPa)
MS 5 3 1.48 5.68
MIO 10 6 1.64 8.57
MIS 15 9 12 1.79 11.45
M20 20 12 16 1.95 14.34
M25 25 15 20 2.10 17.23

Table 622.2-2 Basic Working Loads for Nails in Lateral Loading (MGL)
Machine Load a acit (N/111111)
Stress Grade D*=2.5 D=2.8 D=3.15 D=3.75 0=4.5 0=5 D=5.6
MS 92 112 138 188 258 310 378
MIO 136 166 204 276 380 457 557
MIS 182 222 272 369 508 611 745
M20 229 279 279 466 641 771 940
M25 279 340 340 566 779 937 1143
"D'=nai! diameter (mm)

Table 622.2-3 Basic Working Loads for Nails in Withdrawal (MGL)

Machine Load Capacity (N/mm)

Stress Grade D*=2.5 0=2.8 0=3.15 0=3.75 D=4.5 D=5 D=5.6
MS 47 52 59 70 84 94 105
MIO 85 96 108 128 154 171 191
MIS 134 150 168 201 241 267 300
M20 192 215 241 287 345 383 429
M25 259 290 327 389 466 518 581
*D=nail diameter (mm)

Table 622.2-4 Reference Values for Machine-Graded Lumber

Machine Stress Grade

Reference Values
MS MIO M15 M20 M25

Bending, F b (MPa) 5 10 15 20 25
Tension Parallel to grain, Ft (MPa) 3 6 9 12 15
Tension Perpendicular to grain, Fu. (MP a) 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.30
Compression Parallel to grain, F c (MPa) 4 8 12 16 20
Compression Perpendicular to grain F c.L (MP a) 2.3 3.3 4.3 5.2 6.2
Modulus of Elasticity (mean) E (GPa) 6.2 8.8 11.3 13.9 16.4
Modulus of Elasticity (20th percentile), E (GPa) 5.1 7.6 10. l 12.6 15.1
Shear Modulus, Gv (GPa) 0.39 0.52 0.65 0.78 0.91

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MASONRY

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Table of Contents

SECTION 701 - GENERAL 7-4

701.1 Scope 7-4
701.2 Design Methods 7-4
701.3 Definitions 7-4
701.4 Notations 7-5
SECTION 702 - MATERIAL STANDARDS 7-7
702.1 Quality 7-7
702.2 Standards of Quality 7- 7
SECTION 703 -MORTAR AND GROUT 7-9
703.1 General 7-9
703.2 Materials 7-9
703.3 Mortar. 7-9
703.4 Grout 7-IO
703.5 Additives and Admixtures 7-10
SECTION 704 - CONSTRUCTION 7-11
704.1 General 7-ll
704.2 Materials, Handling, Storage and Preparation 7-11
704.3 Placing Masonry Units 7-11
704.4 Reinforcement Placing : 7-11
704.5 Grouted Masonry 7-12
SECTION 705 - QUALITY ASSURANCE 7-14
705.1 General 7-14
705.2 Scope 7-14
705.3 Compliance with/m' 7-14
705.4 MortarTesting 7-16
705.5 Grout Testing ,- 7-16
705.6 Recycled Aggregates : 7-16
SECTION 706 - GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 7-16
706.1 General 7-16
706.2 Allowable Stress Design and Strength Design Requirements for Unreinforced and Reinforced Masonry 7-20
706.3 Alternative Strength Design (ASD) and Strength Design Requirements for Reinforced Masonry 7-22
SECTION 707 - ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN (ASD) OF MASONRY 7-24
707. l General 7-24
707 .2 Design of Reinforced Masonry 7-27
707.3 Design of Unreinforced Masonry 7-31
SECTION 708 - STRENGTH DESIGN OF MASONRY 7-32
708. l General 7-32
708.2 Reinforced Masonry 7-34

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SECTION 709 - SEISMIC DESIGN 7-44

709.1 Scope 7-44
709.2 General 7-44
709.3 Seismic Performance Category A 7-44
709.4 Seismic Performance Category B 7-Error! Bookmark not defined.
709 .5 Seismic Performance Category C 7-44
709.6 Seismic Performance Category D 7-45
709.7 Seismic Performance Category E 7-46
SECTION 710 - EMPIRICAL DESIGN OF MASONRY 7-47
710.1 Height 7-47
710.2 Lateral Stability 7-47
710.3 Compressive Stresses 7-47
710.4 Lateral Support 7-47
710.5 Minimum Thickness 7-49
710.6 Bond 7-50
710.7 Anchorage 7-50
710.8 Unburned Clay Masonry 7-5 l
710.9 Stone Masonry 7-51
SECTION 711- GLASS MASONRY 7-52
711.1 General 7-52
711.2 Mortar Joints 7-52
711.3 LateralSupport 7-52
711.4 Reinforcement 7-52
71 l.5 Size of Panels : 7-52
711.6 ExpansionJoints 7-52
711.7 Reuse of Units 7-52
SECTION 712 - MASONRY FIREPLACES 7-55
712.1 Definition 7-55
712.2 Footings and Foundations 7-55
712.3 Seismic Reinforcing : : 7-55
712.4 Seismic Anchorage 7-55
712.5 Firebox Walls 7-55
712.6 Firebox Dimensions 7-55
712.7 Lintel and Throat 7-56
712.8 Smoke Chamber Walls 7-56
712.9 Hearth and Hearth Extension 7-56
712.10 Hearth Extension Dimensions 7-56
712.11 Fireplace Clearance 7-57
712.12 Fireplace Fireblocking 7-57
712.13 Exterior Air 7-57

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SECTION 713 - MASONRY CHIMNEYS 7-58

713.1 Definition 7-58
713.2 Footings and Foundations 7-58
713.3 Seismic Reinforcing 7-58
713.4 Seismic Anchorage 7-59
713.5 Corbeling 7-59
713.6 Changes in Dimension 7-59
713.7 Offsets 7-59
713.8 Additional Load 7-59
713.9 Termination 7-59
713.10 Wall Thickness 7-59
713.11 Flue Lining (Material) 7- 9
713.12 Clay Flue Lining (Installation) 7-61
713.13 Additional Requirements 7-61
713.14 Multiple Flues 7-61
713.15 Flue Area (Appliance) 7-61
713.16 Flue Area (Masonry Fireplace) 7-61
713.17 Inlet 7-62
713.18 Masonry Chimney Cleanout Openings 7-62
713.19 Chimney Clearances 7-63
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AREA, TRANSFORMED is the equivalent area of one

material to a second based on the ratio of modulus of
elasticity of the first material to the second.

701.1 Scope BOND, ADHESION is the adhesion between masonry

units and mortar or grout.
The materials, design, construction and quality assurance of
masonry shall be in accordance with this chapter. BOND, REINFORCING is the adhesion between steel
reinforcement and mortar or grout.
701.2 Design Methods
BOND BEAM is a horizontal grouted element within
Masonry shall comply with the provisions of one of the masonry in which reinforcement is embedded.
following design methods in this chapter as well as the
requirements of Sections 70 I through 705. CELL is a void space having a gross cross-sectional area
greater than 900 mm'',
701.2.1 Allowable Stress Design
CLEANOUT is an opening to the bottom of a grout space
Masonry designed by allowable stress design method shall of sufficient size and spacing to allow the removal of
comply with the provisions of Sections 706 and 707. debris.

701.2.2 Strength Design COLLAR JOINT is the mortared or grouted space

between wythes of masonry.
Masonry designed by the strength design method shall
comply with the provisions of Sections 706 and 708. COLUMN, REINFORCED is a vertical structural
member in which both the reinforcement and masonry resist
701.2.3 Empirical Design compression.

Masonry designed by the empirical design method shall COLUMN, UNREINFORCED is a vertical structural
comply with the provisions of Sections 706. l and 710. member whose horizontal dimension measured at right
angles to the thickness does not exceed three times the
701.2.4 Glass Masonry thickness.

Glass masonry shall comply with the provisions of Section DIMENSIONS, ACTUAL are the measured dimensions of
711. a designated item. The actual dimension shall not vary
from the specified dimension by more than the amount
701.3 Definitions allowed in the appropriate standard of quality in Section
702.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as
follows: DIMENSIONS, NOMINAL of masonry units are equal to
its specified dimensions plus the thickness of the joint with
AREA, BEDDED is the area of the surface of a masonry which the unit is laid.
unit which is in contact with mortar or the surface of
another masonry unit in the plane of the joint. DIMENSIONS, SPECIFIED are the dimensions specified
for the manufacture or construction of masonry, masonry
AREA OF REINFORCEMENT, EFFECTIVE is the units, joints or any other component of a structure.
cross-sectional area of reinforcement multiplied by the
cosine of the angle between the reinforcement and the GROUT LIFT is an increment of grout height within the
direction for which effective area is to be determined. total grout pour.

AREA, GROSS is the total cross-sectional area of a GROUT POUR is the total height of masonry wall to be
specified section. grouted prior to the erection of additional masonry. A grout
pour will consist of one or more grout lifts.
AREA, NET is the gross cross-sectional area minus the
area of ungrouted cores, notches, cells and unbedded areas. GROUTED HOLLOW-UNIT MASONRY is that form
Net area is the actual surface area of cross section of of grouted masonry construction in which certain
masonry.

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designated celJs ofholJow units are continuously filled with WYTHE is the portion of a wall which is one masonry unit
grout. in thickness. A collar joint is not considered a wythe.

GROUTED MULTI-WYTHE MASONRY is that form 701.4 Notations

of grouted masonry construction in which the space
between the wythes is solidly or periodically filled with cross-sectional area of anchor bolt, mm2
grout. effective area of masonry, mm2
gross area of wall, mm2
JOINT, BED is the joint with or without mortar that is
total area of special horizontal reinforcement
horizontal at the time the masonry units are placed.
through wal 1 frame joint, mrrr'
net area of masonry section bounded by wall
JOINT, HEAD is the joint with or without mortar having a
thickness and length of section in direction of
vertical transverse plane.
shear force considered, mrrr
area of tension (pullout) cone of embedded
MASONRY UNIT is brick, tile, stone, glass block or
anchor bolt projected onto surface of masonry,
concrete block conforming to the requirements specified in
mm2
Section 702.
effective cross-sectional area of reinforcement
in column or flexural member, mm2
HOLLOW-MASONRY UNIT is a masonry unit whose effective area of reinforcement,
net cross-sectional areas (solid area) in any plane parallel to
total cross-sectional area of rectangular tie
the surface containing cores, cells or deep frogs is less than
reinforcement for confined core, mm2
75 percent of its gross cross-sectional area measured in the
area of reinforcement required for shear
same plane.
reinforcement perpendicular to longitudinal
reinforcement, mm2
SOLID-MASONRY UNIT is a masonry unit whose net
cross-sectional area in any plane paralJel to the surface
A's effective cross-sectional area of compression
reinforcement in flexural member, mm2
containing the cores or cells is at least 75 percent of the
depth of equivalent rectangular stress block, mm
gross cross-sectional area measured in the same plane.
nominal balance depth of equivalent rectangular
strength stress block, mm
MORTARLESS MASONRY SYSTEM is a method of
nominal shear strength of anchor bolt, kN
masonry wall construction that eliminates the use of mortar.
allowable tensile force on anchor bolt, kN
PRISM is an assemblage of masonry units and mortar (if nominal tensile strength of anchor bolt, kN
present) with or without grout used as a test specimen for allowable shear force on anchor bolt, kN
determining properties of the masonry. effective width of rectangular member or width
of flange for T and I sections, mm
REINFORCED MASONRY is that form of masonry factored shear force supported by anchor bolt,
construction in which reinforcement acting in conjunction kN
with the masonry is used to resist forces. computed tensile force on anchor bolt, kN
factored tensile force supported by anchor bolt,
SHELL is the outer portion of a hollow masonry unit as kN
placed in masonry. computed shear force on anchor bolt, kN
width of web in Tor I section, mm
WALL, BONDED is a masonry wall in which two or more nominal shear strength coefficient as obtained
wythes are bonded to act as a structural unit. from Table 708-2
c distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber, mm
WALL, CAVITY is a wall containing continuous air space D dead loads, or related internal moments and
with a minimum width of 50 mm and a maximum width of forces
100 mm between wythes which are tied with metal ties. d distance from compression face of flexural
member to centroid of longitudinal tensile
WALL TIE is a mechanical metal fastener which connects reinforcement, mm
wythes of masonry to each other or to other materials. diameter ofreinforcing bar, mm
diameter of largest beam longitudinal
WEB is an interior solid portion of a hollow-masonry unit reinforcing bar passing through, or anchored in a
as placed in masonry. joint, mm

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diameter of largest beam longitudinal gross, cracked moment of inertia of wall cross
reinforcing bar passing through, or anchored in a section, 1111114
joint, mm j ratio or distance between centroid of flexural
E load effects of earthquake, or related internal compressive forces and centroid of tensile forces
moments and forces of depth, d
modulus of elasticity of masonry, MPa K reinforcement cover or clear spacing, whichever
eccentricity of P uf- mm is less, mm
maximum usable compressive strain of masonry k ratio of depth of compressive stress in flexural
loads due to weight and pressure of fluids or member to depth, d
related moments and forces L live loads, or related internal moments and
allowable average axial compressive stress in forces
columns for centroidally applied axial load length of wall, mm
only, MPa length of wall or segment, mm
allowable flexural compressive stress m embedment depth of anchor bolt, mm
members subjected to bending load only, MPa anchor bolt edge distance, the least distance
allowable bearing stress in masonry, MPa measured from edge of masonry to surface of
allowable stress in reinforcement, MPa anchor bolt, mm
a11owable compressive stress m column required development length of reinforcement,
reinforcement, MPa mm
allowable flexural tensile stress Ill masonry, design moment, kNm
MP a maximum moment in member at stage
allowable shear stress in masonry, MPa deflection is computed, kNm
computed axial compressive stress due to design moment capacity of compression reinforcement
axial load, MPa in flexural member about centroid of tensile
computed flexural stress in extreme fiber due to force, kNm
design bending loads only, MPa nominal cracking moment strength in masonry,
computed compressive stress due to dead load kNm
fmb
only, MPa moment of compressive force in masonry about
modulus of rupture, MP a centroid of tensile force in reinforcement, kNm
fr
computed stress in reinforcement due to design nominal moment strength, kNm
fs
loads, MPa moment of tensile force in reinforcement about
computed shear stress due to design load, MPa centroid of compressive force in masonry, kNm
fv
tensile yield stress of reinforcement, MPa service moment at midheight of panel, including
/y Mser

r.; tensile yield stress of horizontal reinforcement,

MP a
Pf). effects, kNm
factored moment, kNm
specified compressive strength of grout at age of modular ratio
f~ 28 days, MPa Es/Em
I'm specified compressive strength of masonry at design axial load, kN
age of 28 days, MP a allowable centroidal axial load for reinforced
G shear modulus of masonry, MP a masonry columns, kN
H loads due to weight and pressure of soil, water nominal balanced design axial strength, kN
in soil or related internal moments and forces load from tributary floor or roof area, kN
height of wall between points of support, mm nominal axial strength in masonry, kN
beam depth, mm nominal axial load strength in masonry without
cross-sectional dimension of grouted core flexure, kN
measured center to center of confining factored axial load, kN
reinforcement, mm factored load from tributary floor or roof loads,
pier depth in plane of wall frame, mm kN
effective height of wall or column, mm Puw factored weight of wall tributary to section
under consideration, kN

I moment of inertia about neutral axis of cross- weight of wall tributary to section under
sectional area, mm4 consideration, kN
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dimensions or Tables 711-1, 711-2 and 711-3),

mm
ratio of area of reinforcing bars cut off to total M ATERIA ST ND ARDS c .'~;t
area ofreinforcing bars at the section
s section modulus, mm3 702.1 Quality
s spacing of stirrups or of bent bars in direction
parallel to that of main reinforcement, mm Materials used in masonry shall conform to the
effects of temperature, creep, shrinkage and requirements stated herein. If no requirements are specified
T
differential settlement in this section for a material, quality shall be based on
t effective thickness of wythe, wall or column, generally accepted good practice, subject to the approval of
mm the building official.
u required strength to resist factored loads, or
Reclaimed or previously used masonry units shall meet the
related internal moments and forces
u bond stress per unit of surface area of applicable requirements as for new masonry units of the
reinforcing bar, MPa same material for their intended use.
total design shear force, kN
total horizontal joint shear, kN 702.2 Standards of Quality
nominal shear strength of masonry, kN
The standards listed below labeled a "UBC 97 Standard"
nominal shear strength, kN are also listed in Chapter 35, Part II ofUBC, and are part of
nominal shear strength of shear reinforcement, this code. The other standards listed below are recognized
kN standards. See Sections 3503 and 3504 of UBC.
required shear strength in masonry, kN
wind load, or related internal moments in forces 1. Aggregates
factored distributed lateral load
horizontal deflection at mid height under 1.1 ASTM C 144, Aggregates for Masonry Mortar
factored load, mm
deflection due to factored loads, mm 1.2 ASTM C404, Aggregates for Grout
ratio of area of flexural tensile reinforcement,
As, to area bd 2. Cement
reinforcement ratio producing balanced strain
conditions 2.1 ASTM C91-93, Cement, Masonry. (Plastic
ratio of distributed shear reinforcement on plane cement conforming to the requirements of UBC
Pn
Standard 25-1 may be used in lieu of masonry
perpendicular to plane of Amv
cement when it also conforms to ASTM C 91-
sum of perimeters of all longitudinal
93).
reinforcement, mm
square root of specified strength of masonry at
the age of 28 days, MP a 2.2 ASTM C150, Portland Cement
strength-reduction factor
2.3 ASTM C270, Mortar Cement

3. Lime

3.1 ASTM C5-79, Quicklime for Structural

Purposes

3.2 ASTM C207-91, Hydrated Lime for Masonry

Purposes. When Types N and NA hydrated
lime are used in masonry mortar, they shall
comply with the provisions of UBC Standard
ASTM C270-95, Section 21.1506.7, excluding
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4. Masonry Units of Clay or Shale 6.4 AC!- 704, Cast Stone

4. I ASTM C34, Structural Clay Load-bearing Wall 6.5 ASTM E92b, Test Method for Compressive
Tile Strength of Masonry Prisms
7. Connectors
4.2 ASTM C56, Structural Clay Nonload-bearing
Tile
7.1 Wall Lie and anchors mad fr m steel v ire
shall conf rm to UOC Standard 21-10, Part II,
4.3 ASTM C62-87, Building Brick (solid units)
and I ther . reel , all
Lies and nchors hall
conform t A36 in accordance with UD '
4.4 A, TM 126, 'eramic lazed Structural 'lay
tandard 22-1. Wall lie· and anch rs made
Facing Tile, Pacing Brick and olid Masonry
fr m copper brass or other non fen- us meta I
Units. oad-bearing glazed brick hall conform shall have minimum ten ile yield trength of
to the weathering and uructural requirements or 200 MPa.
TM ,73-85.S ction21.106 racing Brick
7.2 II uch item n t fully embedded in mortar or
4.5 ASTM C2 l 6-86, Facing Brick (solid units)
grout shall either be corrosion re i tarn or shall
be coated after fabricati 11 with copper zinc or
4.6 ASTM C90-85, Hollow Brick a metal having at least equivalent corrosion-
resistant properties.
4.7 ASTM C67, Sampling and Testing Brick and
Structural Clay Tile 8. Mortar
4.8 ASTM C2 l 2, Structural Clay Facing Tile 8.1 ASTM C270-95, Mortar for Unit Masonry and
Reinforced Masonry other than Gypsum
4.9 ASTM C530, Structural Clay Non-Load
bearing Screen Tile. 8.2 ASTM C270, Field Tests Specimens for Mortar

5. Masonry Units of Concrete 8.3 ASTM C780, Standard Test Method for
Flexural Bond Strength of Mortar Cement
5.1 ASTM C55-85, Concrete Building Brick 9. Grout
5.2 ASTM C90-85, Hollow and Solid Load-bearing 9.1 ASTM Cl019-84, Method of Sampling and
Concrete Masonry Units Testing Grout

5.3 ASTM Cl29-85, Non-load bearing Concrete 9.2 ASTM C476-83, Grout for Masonry
Masonry Units
10. Reinforcement
5.4 ASTM Cl40, Sampling and Testing Concrete
Masonry Units I 0.1 ASTM A82, Part I, Joint Reinforcement for
Masonry
5.5 ASTM C426, Standard Test Method for Drying
Shrinkage of Concrete Block 10.2A TM A615, A616, A617, A706 A767 and
A775, Deformed and Plain Billet-steel Bar
6. Masonry Units of Other Materials Rail- tee! Deformed and Plain Bars, Axle-steel
D formed and Plain Bars, and Deformed Low-
6.1 Calcium silicate alloy Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

6.2 ASTM C73-85, Calcium Silicate Face Brick 10.3 ASTM A496, Part II, Cold-drawn Steel Wire
(Sand-lime Brick) for Concrete Reinforcement

6.3 ASTM C2 l 6, C62 or C652, Unburned Clay

Masonry Units and Standard Methods of
Sampling and ASTM C 67, Testing Unburned
Clay Masonry Units

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CTION 70 703.3 Mortar

MORTAR AND GROUT 703.3.1 General
703.1 General Mortar shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials
and aggregate to which sufficient water and approved
Mortar and grout shall comply with the provisions of this additives, if any, have been added to achieve a workable,
section. Special mortars, grouts or bonding systems may be plastic consistency.
used, subject to satisfactory evidence of their capabilities
when approved by the building official. 703.3.2 Selecting Proportions

703.2 Materials Mortar with specified proportions of ingredients that differ

from the mortar proportions of Table 703-1 may be
Materials used as ingredients in mortar and grout shall approved for use when it is demonstrated by laboratory or
conform to the applicable requirements in Section 702. field experience that this mortar with the specified
Cementitious materials for grout shall be one or both of the proportions of ingredients, when combined with the
following: lime and Portland cement. Cementitious masonry units to be used in the structure, will achieve the
materials for mortar shall be one or more of the following: specified compressive strength f'm. Water content shall be
lime, masonry cement, Portland cement and mortar cement. adjusted to provide proper workability under existing field
Cementitious materials or additives shall not contain epoxy conditions. When the proportion of ingredients is not
resins and derivatives, phenols, asbestos fibers or fire clays. specified, the proportions by mortar type shall be used as
Water used in mortar or grout shall be clean and free of given in Table 703-1.
deleterious amounts of acid, alkalies or organic material or
other harmful substances.
Table 703-1 Mortar Proportions for Unit Masonry

PROPORTIONS BY VOLUME (CEMENTITIOUSMATERIALS)

AGGREGATE
Portland Masonry Hydrated
Mortar Cement 2 MEASURED IN A
Cement Cement 1 Lime or
DAMP,LOOSE
or Blended
MORTAR TYPE
Cement
M s N M s N Lime Putty CONDITION
Cement- .
Lime
M 1 - - - - - v.
s 1 - - - - - - over V. to Vi
N 1 . . - - - - over Vi to 1 V.
0 I - - - - - - over 1 V. to 2 Vi
Mortar Not less than 2 V. and
cement
M 1 - - - - - 1
not more than 3 times
M - - - - 1 . - the sum of the
s Vi - - - - - 1 separate volumes of
s - - - - - 1 - cementitious
N - . - - - - 1 materials
Masonry
cement
M 1 - - 1 - - -
M - 1 - - - - -
s Vi . - 1 - - -
s - - 1 - - - -
N - - - 1 - - -
0 - - - 1 - - -
1
Masonry cement conforming to the requirements of UBC Standard 21-11.
2
Mortar cement conforming to the requirements ofUBC Standard 21-14.

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703.4 Grout 703.4.2 Selecting Proportions

703.4.l General Water content hall be adju red lo provi.d · proper

w rkabilit and to enable proper pin cmcnt under cxi ting
Grout shall consist of a mixture of cementitious materials Ii •Id conditi ns, , ithout scgr gatlon. ir ur shall I c
and aggregate to which water has been added such that the pecificd by on' of the foll wing methods:
mixture will flow without segregation of the constituents. I. Prop rtiom of ingredients and any additi es shall be
The specified compressive strength of grout, /~, shall not ba d on laboratory r field exp riencc with the grout
be less than 15 MPa ingredients and the masonry units to be u. eel.

2. The grout shall be specified by the proportion of its

constituents in terms of parts by volume, or

3. Minimum compressive strength which will produce the

required prism strength, or

4. Proportions by grout type shall be used as given in

Table 703-2.

Table 703-2 Grout Proportions by Volume I

PARTS BY AGGREGATE MEASURED IN A DAMP,
VOLUME OF PARTS BY VOLUME LOOSE CONDITION
PORTLAND OF HYDRATED
TYPE
CEMENT OR LIME OR LIME
Fine Coarse
BLENDED PUTTY
CEMENT
2.: to 3 times the sum of the
Fine 4
Oto~ volumes of the cementitious
grout 10
materials
z.:to 3 times the sum of the l to 2 times the sum of the
Coarse Oto~
4
volumes of the cementitious volumes of the cementitious
grout 10
materials materials
I
Grout shall attain a minimum compressive strength at 28 days of 13.8 MPa. The building official may require a compressivefield strength test of grout
made in accordance with UBC Standard 21-18.

703.5 Additives and Admixtures

703.5.1 General

Additives and admixtures to mortar or grout shall not be

used unless approved by the building official.

703.5.2 Air Entrainment

Air-entraining substances shall not be used in mortar or

grout unless tests are conducted to determine compliance
with the requirements of this code.

703.5.3 Colors

Only pure mineral oxide, carbon black or synthetic colors

may be used. Carbon black shall be limited to a maximum
of 3 percent of the weight of the cement.

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SE TION704 Exceptions:
CONSTRUCTION _ Dry mixes for mortar and grout which are blended in the
factory and mixed at the job site shall be mixed in
mechanical mixers until workable, but not to exceed IO
704.1 General minutes.
Masonry shall be constructed according to the provision of
704.3 Placing Masonry Units
this section.
704.3.1 Mortar
704.2 Materials, Handling, Storage and Preparation
The mortar, when used shall be sufficiently plastic and units
All materials shall comply with applicable requirements of
shall be placed with sufficient pressure to extrude mortar
Section 702. Storage, handling and preparation at the site
from the joint and produce a tight joint. Deep furrowing
shall conform also the following: which produces voids shall not be used.
1. Masonry materials shall be stored so that at the time of
When mortar is used, the initial bed joint thickness shall not
use the materials are clean and structurally suitable for
be less than 6 mm or more than 25 mm; subsequent bed
the intended use. joints shall not be less than 6 mm or more than 16 mm in
thickness.
2. All metal reinforcement shall be free from loose rust
and other coatings that would inhibit reinforcing bond.
704.3.2 Surfaces
3. At the time of laying, burned clay units and sand lime Surfaces to be in contact with mortar or grout shall be clean
units shall have an initial rate of absorption not and free of deleterious materials.
exceeding 1.6 liter per square meter during a period of
one minute. In the absorption test, the surface of the
704.3.3 Solid Masonry Units
unit shall be held 3 mm below the surface of the water.
Solid masonry units shall have full head and bed joints.
4. Concrete masonry units shall not be wetted unless
otherwise approved.
704.3.4 Hollow Masonry Units
5. Materials shall be stored in a manner such that
Except for mortarless system all head and bed joints shall
deterioration or intrusion of foreign materials is
be filled solidly with mortar for a distance in from the face
prevented and that the material will ~e capab~e. of
of the unit not less than the thickness of the shell.
meeting applicable requirements at the time of mixmg
or placement.
Head and bedded joints of open-ends units with beveled
ends that are to be fully grouted need not be mortared. The
6. The method of measuring materials for mortar and
beveled ends shall form a grout key which permits grout
grout shall be such that proportions of the materials can
within 16 mm of the face of the unit. The units shall be
be controlled.
tightly butted to prevent leakage of grout.
7. Mortar or grout mixed at the job site shall be mixed for
704.4 Reinforcement Placing
a period of time not less than three minutes or more
than 1 O minutes in a mechanical mixer with the amount
Reinforcement details shall conform to the requirements of
of water required to provide the desired workability.
this chapter. Metal reinforcement shall be located in
Hand mixing of small amounts of mortar is permitted.
accordance with the plans and specifications.
Mortar may be re-tempered. Mortar or grout which has
Reinforcement shall be secured against displacement prior
hardened or stiffened due to hydration of the cement
to grouting by wire positioners or other suitable devices at
shall not be used. In no case shall mortar be used two
intervals not exceeding 200 bar diameters.
and one-half hours, nor grout used one and one half
hours, after the initial mixing water has been added to
the dry ingredients at the jobsite.

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Tolerances for the placement of reinforcement in walls and mortar joint, except the top of the wall. Where bond beams
flexural elements shall be plus or minus 12 mm for occur, the grout pour shall be stopped a minimum of 10 mm
effective depth d equal to 200 mm or less, ± 25 mm for d below the top of the masonry.
equal to 600 mm or less but greater than 200 mm, and 32
mm for d greater than 600 mm. Tolerance for longitudinal Size and height limitations of the grout space or cell shall
location ofreinforcement shall be ± 50 mm not be less than shown in Table 704-1. Higher grout pours
or smaller cavity widths or cell size than shown in Table
704.5 Grouted Masonry 704-1 may be used when approved, if it is demonstrated
that grout spaces will be properly filled.
704.5.1 General Conditions
Cleanouts shall be provided for all grout pours over 1.50 m
Grouted masonry shall be constructed in such a manner that in height.
all elements of the masonry act together as a structural
element. Where required, cleanouts shall be provided in the bottom
course at every vertical bar but shall not be spaced more
than 800 mm on center for solidly grouted masonry. When
Prior Lo grouting, the grout spa c shrill be clean so that nil
space· t be filled , ith gr ut d not contain mortar cleanouts are required, they shall be sealed after inspection
project] n greater than l 2 mm, mortar dropping· or other and before grouting.
foreign material. rout half be pin d so that all spaces
de ignated l he gr utcd shall be tilled with grout and th' Where cleanouts are not provided, special provisions must
grout shall be confined to those specific spaces. be made to keep the bottom and sides of the grout spaces,
as well as the minimum total clear area as required by Table
Grout materials and water content shall be controlled to 704-1, clean and clear prior to grouting.
provide adequate fluidity for placement without segregation
of the constituents, and shall be mixed thoroughly. Units may be laid to the full height of the grout pour and
grout shall be placed in a continuous pour in grout lifts not
The grouting of any section of wall shall be completed in exceeding 1.8 m. When approved, grout lifts may be greater
one day with no interruptions greater than one hour. than 1.8 m if it can be demonstrated the grout spaces can be
properly filled.
Between grout pours, a horizontal construction joint shall
be formed by stopping all wythes at the same elevation and All cells and spaces containing reinforcement shall be filled
with the grout stopping a minimum of 40 mm below a with grout.

Table 704- l Grouting Limitations

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS OF THE TOTAL CLEAR

AREAS WITHIN GROUT SPACES AND CELL
(mm)
GROUT TYPE GROUT POUR MAXIMUM HEIGHT
ru I
Multi-w the Masonr Hollow-unit Masonry
Fine .30 20 35 x 50
Fine l.50 35 35 x 50
Fine 2.40 35 35 x 50
Fine 3.60 35 45 x 75
Fine 7.20 50 75 x75
Coarse .30 35 35 x 75
Coarse 1.5 50 65 x 75
Coarse 2.40 50 75 x 75
Coarse 3.60 60 75 x 75
Coarse 7.20 75 75 x 100
I
See also Section 2 J 04. 6.
1
The actual grout space or grout cell dimensions must be larger than the sum of the following items (I) The required minimum dimensions of total clear
areas in Table 704-1; (2) The width of any mortar projections within the space; and (3) The horizontal projections of the diameters of the horizontal
reinforcingbars within a cross section of the grout space or cell.
3
The minimum dimensions of the total clear areas shall be made up of one or more open areas with at least one area being 19 mm or greater in width

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704.5.2 Construction Requirements 704.5.4 Joint Reinforcement

Reinforcement shall be placed prior to grouting. Bolts shall Wire joint reinforcement used in the design as principal
be accurately set with templates or by approved equivalent reinforcement in hollow-unit construction shall be
means and held in place to prevent dislocation during continuous between supports unless splices are made by
grouting. lapping:

Segregation of the grout materials and damage to the I. Fifty wire diameters in a grouted cell, or
masonry shall be avoided during the grouting process.
2. Seventy-five wire diameters in the mortared bed joint,
or
Grout shall be consolidated by mechanical vibration during
placement before loss of plasticity in a manner to fill the 3. In alternate bed joints of running bond masonry a
grout space. Grout pours greater than 300 mm in height distance not less than 50 diameters plus twice the
shall be reconsolidated by mechanical vibration to spacing of the bed joints, or
minimize voids due to water loss. Grout pours 300 mm or
4. As required by calculation and specific location in
less in height shall be mechanically vibrated or puddled.
areas of minimum stress, such as points of inflection.
In nonstructural elements which do not exceed 2.4 m in
Side wires shall be deformed and shall conform to ASTM
height above the highest point of lateral support, including
A82 Joint Reinforcement for Masonry.
fireplaces and residential chimneys, mortar of pouring
consistency may be substituted for grout when the masonry
is constructed and grouted in pours of 300 mm or less in
height.

In multi-wythe grouted masonry, vertical barriers of

masonry shall be built across the grout space the entire
height of the grout pour and spaced not more than 9 m
horizontally. The grouting of any section of wall between
barriers shall be completed in one day with no interruption
longer than one hour.

704.5.3 Aluminum Equipment

Grout shall not be handled nor pumped utilizing aluminum

equipment unless it can be demonstrated with the materials
and equipment to be used that there will be no deleterious
effect on the strength of the grout.

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SECTION705 construction. Verification by masonry prism testing shall

meet the following:
QUALITY ASSURANCE
I. A. cl of' ti e masonry prisms. hall be built and tested in
705.1 General accordanc , ith A TM E447 prior to the start of
0011. truction, Materials u ed or the con truciion of the
Quality a surance shall be pro ided lo ensure that materials, pri 111 , ball be taken r m those speci (i d lo he us cf in
consiru tion and workman 'hip arc in compliance v ith the the proj ct. Prisms hall be constructed under the
plan. and pacification , an I the applicable requirements of observation or the engineer-of-record r pc ·i11l
this chapter. When required inspe lion records shall be inspector or a, approved agency and tested by fill
maintained and made availal le lo the building official, approved agency.

705.2 Scope 2. When full allowable stresses ar used in design, a set of

three prisms hall be built and tested during
Quality assurance shall include, but ts not limited to, construction in accordance with ASTM E447 for each
assurance that: 450 m2 of wall area, but not le ·s than one set of three
masonry prisms for the project.
I. Masonry units, reinforcement, cement, lime, aggregate
and all other materials meet the requirements of the 3. When n hair the allowabl ma onry strcsse arc used
applicable standards of quality and that they are in de ign, testing during on truction i not required.
properly stored and prepared for use. A letter of certification Irorn the manufacturer and/ r
supplier r the materials used Lo verify the l:n in
2. Mortar and grout are properly mixed using specified a cordance with ection 705.3.2, Item I shall be
proportions of ingredients. The method of measuring provided at the time ol~ r prior to, d Ii cry or the
materials for mortar and grout shall be such that material to the job site to ensure the materials used in
proportions of materials are controlled. c nstruction are rcpre cntaiiv or the materials used to
construct the prisms prior to c nstrucrion.
3. Construction details, procedures and workmanship are
in accordance with the plans and specifications. 705.3.3 Masonry Prism Test Record

4. Placement, splices and reinforcement sizes are in Compressive strength verification by masonry prism test
accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the records shall meet the following:
plans and specifications.
I. A masonry prism test record approved by the building
705.3 Compliance with I'm
official r al lea ·1 30 masonry prism· which , ere built
and tested in accordance with ASTM E447. Pri ms
hall have been constructed under the bservation of an
705.3.1 General
engineer or special inspect r r an approved agency
and shall have been t ted by an appr ved agency.
Compliance with the requirements for the specified
compressive strength of masonry I'mshall be in accordance 2. Masonry prisms shall be representative of the
.with one of the sections in this subsection. corresponding construction .
3. The average compressive strength of the test record
The actual compressive strength of masonry I'm shall not shall equal or exceed 1. 33 I'm.
be less than 4 MPa.
4. When foll allowable ure ise are used in de ign a S\Jl of
705.3.2 Masonry Prism Testing three masonry pri ms hall be built during construction
in accordance with A TM E 447 .for each 4 0 ni2 of
The compressive strength of masonry determined in wall area but not les than one set of three prisms for
accordance with ASTM E447 for each set of prisms shall the project.
equal or exceed I'm.Compressive strength of prisms shall
be based on tests at 28 days. ompre si e strength at even
days or three days may be used pro ided a relationship
between seven-day and three-day and 28-day strength has
been established for the project prior lo the start of

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Table 705-1 Specified Compressive Strength of Masonry, f'm (MPa) Based on Specifying the Compressive
Strength of Masonry Units
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CLAY SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF MASONRY t:11

MASONRY UNITS ,,2 Type Mor S Mortar 3 Type N Mortar '

(MPa) IMPn l (MPal

96.50 more 36.50 30.30

82.70 32.40 26.20
68.90 27.60 22.70
55.10 23.10 18.60
41.30 18.60 15.20
27.60 13.80 11.00
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF MASONRY, r;
CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS2•4 Tvnc M or S Mortar3 Tvnc N Mortar'
(MPa) (MPa) <MPn)

33.10 or more 20.70 19.30

25.80 17.20 16,191
19.30 13.80 12.70
13.10 10.30 9.30
8.60 6.90 6.50
1
Compressive strength of solid clay masonry units is based on gross area. Compressive strength of hollow clay masonry units is based on minimum net
/l(t/11es may be Interpolated. Jllhe11 lw/1011• rla;• lllllSUIIJ;I' 1111it.1 are gr1111tl't!, the grout shall conform II> tlu: proportion
01"(/(1. in Table 703-2.
1 A.<!l11111f!d ossembiag». The .vpecljled compressive 1•tnmgth of masonry f:,, is ha.wtcl on gross area strength when 11si11g solid units or solid grouted masonry
and ma 111'1!11 .,·mmgth ll'/1<111 /l.l·i11g 1111gm11ted hollow units. .
1 Mortar for unit masonry. proportto» .,pedjil'atio11, as pui·iji&I in Table l(IJ~I. These values apply to portkuul r:1:111,ml - lime mortars without added
air - e111mi11i11g 11111/erials.
4
Values may he illlervolatecl. In grouted concrete masonry, the compressive strength of grout shall be equal to or greater than the compressive strength of
the concrete 1110 0111)11111its.

5. When one half the allowable masonry stresses are used 2. When one half the allowable masonry stresses are used
in design, field testing during construction is not in design, testing is not required for the units. A letter
required. A letter of certification from the supplier of of certification from the manufacturer of the units shall
the materials to the job site shall be provided at the be provided at the time of, or prior to, delivery of the
time of, or prior to, delivery of the materials to assure units to the job site to assure the units comply with the
the materials used in construction are representative of compressive strength required in Table 705-1; and
the materials used to develop the prism test record in
accordance with Section 705.3.3, Item 1. 3. Mortar shall comply with the mortar type required in
Table 705-1; and.
705.3.4 Unit Strength Method
4. When full stresses are used in design for concrete
Verification by the unit strength method shall meet the
masonry, grout shall be tested for each 450 m2 of wall
following:
area, but not less than one test per project, to show
compliance with the compressive strength required in
1. When full allowable stresses are used in design, units
Table 705-1, Footnote 4.
shall be tested prior to construction and test units
during construction for each 450 m2 of wall area for
5. When one half the allowable stresses are used in design
compressive strength to show compliance with the
for concrete masonry, testing is not required for the
compressive strength required in Table 705-1; and
grout. A letter of certification from the supplier of the
grout shall be provided at the time of, or prior to,
Exception: delivery of the grout to the job site to assure the grout
Prior to the start of construction, prism testing may be used complies with the compressive strength required in
in lieu of testing the unit strength. During construction, Table 705-1, Footnote 4; or
prism testing may also be used in lieu of testing the unit
strength and the grout as required by Section 705.3.4, 6. When full allowable stresses are used in design for clay
Item 4. masonry, grout proportions shall be verified by the
engineer-of-record or special inspector or an approved
agency to conform with Table 703-2.

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7. When one half the allowable masonry stresses are used SECTION 706
in design for clay masonry, a letter of certification from
the supplier of the grout shall be provided at the time GENERAL DESIGN
of, or prior to, delivery of the grout to the job site to REQUIREMENTS
assure the grout conforms to the proportions of Table
703-2. 706.1 General

705.3.5 Testing Prisms from Constructed Masonry 706.1.1 Scope

When approved by the building official, acceptance of The design of masonry structures shall comply with the
masonry which does not meet the requirements of Section allowable stress design provisions of Section 707, or the
705.3.2, 705.3.3 or 705.3.4 shall be permitted to be based strength design provisions of Section 708 or the empirical
on tests of prisms cut from the masonry construction in design provisions of Section 710, and with the provisions of
accordance with the following: this section. Unless otherwise stated, all calculations shall
1. A set of three masonry prisms that are at least 28 days be made using or based on specified dimensions.
old shall be saw cut from the masonry for each 450 m2
of the wall area that is in question but not less than one 706.1.2 Plans
set of three masonry prisms for the project. The length,
width and height dimensions of the prisms shall Plans submitted for approval shall describe the required
comply with the requirements of ASTM E 447. design strengths of masonry materials and inspection
Transporting, preparation and testing of prisms shall be requirements for which all parts of the structure were
in accordance with ASTM E 447. designed, and any load test requirements.

2. The compressive strength of prisms shall be the value 706.1.3 Design Loads
calculated in accordance with UBC 97 Standard 21-17,
Section 21.1707 .2, except that the net cross-sectional See Chapter 2 for design loads and load combinations.
area of the prism shall be based on the net mortar
bedded area.
706.1.4 Stack Bond
3. Compliance with the requirement for the specified
compressive strength of masonry, f'm, shall be In bearing and nonbearing walls, except veneer walls, if
considered satisfied provided the modified compressive less than 75 percent of the units in any transverse vertical
strength equals or exceeds the specified f'm. Additional plane lap the ends of the units below a distance less than
testing of specimens cut from locations in question one half the height of jhe unit, or less than one fourth the
shall be permitted. length of the unit, the wall shall be considered laid in stack
bond.
705.4 Mortar Testing
706.1.5 Multi-wythe Walls
When required, mortar shall be tested in accordance with
ASTM C 270. 706.1.5.1 General

705.5 Grout Testing All wythes of rnulti-wythe walls shall be bonded by grout
or tied together by corrosion-resistant wall ties or joint
When required, grout shall be tested in accordance with reinforcement conforming to the requirements of Section
ASTM C 476-83. 702, and as set forth in this section.

705.6 Recycled Aggregates 706.1.5.2 Wall Ties in Cavity Wall Construction

Recycled aggregates shall refer to those materials whose Wall ties shall be of sufficient length to engage all wythes.
mixtures are part of masonry blocks or concrete debris that The portion of the wall ties within the wythe shall be
have been crushed for re-use. Recycled aggregates shall completely embedded in mortar or grout. The ends of the
pass the necessary tests before considered for re-use. wall ties shall be bent to 90-degree angles with an extension
not less than 50 mm long. Wall ties not completely
embedded in mortar or grout between wythes shall be a
single piece with each end engaged in each wythe.

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There shall be at least one <f,10 mm wall tie for each 0.40 706.1.6 Vertical Support
ni2 of wall area. For cavity walls in which the width of the
cavity is greater than 75 mm, but not more than 115 mm, at Structural members providin vertical lip l
· . ~ro m~~ry
least one IO mm diameter wall tie for each 0.25 m2 of wall shall provide a bearing surface on v hich the · · · 1 b ..
in iua ed J01111
area shall be provided. shall not be less than 6 mm or more than 2 .
· k mm tn
thic ness and sh~ll be of noncomhustiblc matcrif!I, c: .ccpt
Ties in alternate courses shall be staggered. The maximum where masonry rs a nonstructural le orntivc feature or
vertical distance between ties shall not exceed 600 mm and weanng surface.
the maximum horizontal distance between ties shall not
exceed 900 mm. 706.1.7 Lateral Support

Additional ties spaced not more than 900 mm apart shall be Lateral support of masonry may be provided by cross walls
provided around openings within a distance of 300 mm columns, pilasters, counterforts or buttresses wher~
from the edge of the opening. spanning horizontally or by floors, beams, girts or roofs
where spanning vertically.
Adjustable wall ties shall meet the following requirements:
The clear distance between lateral supports of a beam shall
I. One tie shall be provided for each 0.16 m2 of wall area. not exceed 32 times the least width of the compression area.
Horizontal and vertical spacing shall not exceed
400 mm. Maximum misalignment of bed joints from 706.1.8 Protection of Ties and Joint Reinforcement
one wythe to the other shall be 30 mm.
A minimum of 16 mm mortar cover shall be provided
2. Maximum clearance between the connecting parts of between ties or joint reinforcement and any exposed face.
the tie shall be 1.5 mm. When used, pintle ties shall The thickness of grout or mortar between masonry units
have at least two 5 mm diameter pintle legs. and joint reinforcement shall not be less than 6 mm, except
that 6 mm diameter reinforcement or bolts may be placed in
Wall ties of different size and spacing that provide bed joints which are at least twice the thickness of the
equivalent strength between wythes may be used. reinforcement or bolts.

706.1.5.3 Wall Ties for Grouted Multi-wythe 706.1.9 Pipes and Conduits Embedded in Masonry
Construction
Pipes or conduit shall not be embedded in any masonry in a
Wythes of multi-wythe walls shall be bonded together with manner that will .reduce the capacity of the masonry to less
at least 4.8 mm diameter steel wall tie for each 0.20 m2 of than that necessary for required strength or required fire
area. Wall ties of different size and spacing that provide protection.
equivalent strength between wythes may be used.
Placement of pipes or conduits in unfilled cores of hollow-
706.1.5.4 Joint Reinforcement unit masonry shall not be considered as embedment.

Prefabricated joint reinforcement for masonry wall shall Exceptions:

have at least one cross wire of at least No. 9 gage steel for 1. Rigid electric conduits may be embedded in structural
each 0.20 m2 of wall area. The vertical spacing of the joint masonry when their locations have been detailed on
reinforcement shall not exceed 400 mm. The longitudinal the approved plan.
wires shall be thoroughly embedded in the bed joint mortar.
The joint reinforcement shall engage all wythes. 2. Any pipe or conduit may pa. s vertically or horizontally
through any masonry by means of a leeve al least
Where the space between tied wythes is solidly filled with large enough to pass any hub or co11pli11g on_ the
grout or mortar, the allowable stresses and other provisions pipeline. Such sleeves sholt 1101 be µlaced lo ier than
for masonry bonded walls shall apply. Where the space is three tiameters. center to center. nor shall they 1111(/11/y
not filled, tied walls shall conform to the allowable stress, impair the strength of construction.
lateral support, thickness (excluding cavity), height and tie
requirements for cavity walls.

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706.1.10 Load Test 706.1.12.2 Special Provisions for Seismic Zone 2

When a load test is r quired, the mern er or portion of th Masonry structures in Seismic Zone 2 shall comply with the
structure under shall be subjected to a
consideration following special provisions:
superimposed load equal to twice the design live load plus
nc half'of'thc dcad load: O.SD + 2L I. Columns shall be reinforced as specified m Sections
706.3.6, 706.3.7 and 707.2.13.
This load shall be left in posit: 11 for a period of 24 hours
brr' rem al. II', during th ll.:sl r upon removal of the 2. Vertical wall reinforcement or at lea t 1 mm2 in
load the member or porti n of the ·tru lure shows evidence cro s- c tionul area hall be pr vid d contlnu usly
of failure, such changes or rnodiflcati ns as arc necessary l Irom upport to support al each corner, at ea h side or
make the strucurre adequate Ior the rated capacity hall b • each opening, at the end or walls and at maximum
made; or her appr ved, o lower rating shall be pacing of 1.20 111 apart h rizontally throughout v alls.
established.
3. Horizontal wall reinforcement n t less than 130 1111112 in
A flexural m mb ·r shall be consider d Lo have passed the cross-sectional area hall b provided I) at the bottom
test if the maximum deflection D al the end of the 24-hour and lop of v all opening and hall extend not less limn
period do, 11 t exceed the value of Eq. 706-1 or 706-2 and 600 mm r le s than 40 bar diameters pa 1 the opening
the beam and slab sh w a , covcry of at l ast 75 percent (2) conrinuously at structurally connected roof and
ot th bserved d Ilcction within 24 hour' all r removal of floor I vols and al the top I walls (3) at the bottom or
the load. wall or in the top or foundations wh n cl wet d in
walls, and (4) at maximum spacing of .0 111 unless

D=-
e (706-1)
uniformly distributed joint reinforcement is provided.
Reinf rcemcnt at the top and bottom of opening when
200
continuous in walls may be u ed in determining the
maximum spacing specified in Item I f this
12 paragraph.
D=--- (706-2)
4,000t 4. Where stack bond is used, the rmmrnum horizontal
reinforcement ratio shall be 0. 0007 bt. This ratio
shall be satisfied by uniformly distributed joint
706.1.11 Reuse of Masonry Units reinforcement or by horizontal reinforcement spaced
not over 1.2 m and fully embedded in grout or mortar,
Masonry units may be reused when clean, whole and
conforming to the other requirements of this section. All 5. The following materials shall not be used as part of the
structural properties of masonry of reclaimed units shall be vertical or lateral load-resisting system: Type O mortar,
determined by approved test. masonry cement, plastic cement, non-load bearing
masonry units and glass block.
706.1.12 Special Provisions in Area of Seismic Risk
706.1.12.3 Special Provisions for Seismic Zone 4
706.1.12.1 General
All masonry structures built in Seismic Zone 4 shall be
Masonry structures constructed in the seismic zones shown designed and constructed in accordance with requirements
in Figure 20 -1 shall be designed in accordance with the for Seismic Zone 2 and with the following additional
design requirements of this chapter and the special requirements and limitations:
provisions for each ei rnic zone given in this section.

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1. Column Reinforcement Ties 2.2 Bond

Multi-wythe grouted masonry shear walls shall be designed
In columns that are stressed by tensile or compressive axial
with consideration of the adhesion bond strength between
overturning forces from seismic loading, the spacing of
the grout and masonry units. When bond strengths are not
column ties shall not exceed 200 mm for the full height of
known from previous tests, the bond strength shall be
such columns.
determined by tests.
In all other columns, ties shall be spaced a maximum of
2.3 Wall Reinforcement
0.20 m in the tops and bottoms of the columns for a
distance of the greatest among (I) one sixth of the clear All walls shall be reinforced with both vertical and
column height, (2) 450 mm, or (3) the maximum column horizontal reinforcement. The sum of the areas of
cross-sectional dimension. horizontal and vertical reinforcement shall be at least 0.002
times the gross cross-sectional area of the wall, and the
Tie spacing for the remaining column height shall not minimum area of reinforcement in either direction shall not
exceed the lesser of 16 bar diameters, 48 tie diameters, the be less than 0.001 times the gross cross-sectional area of the
least column cross-sectional dimension, or 450 mm. wall. The minimum steel requirements for Seismic Zone 2
in Section 706.1.12.2, Items 2 and 3, may be included in the
Column ties shall terminate with a minimum 135° hook sum. The spacing of reinforcement shall not exceed 1.2 m.
with extensions not less than six bar diameters or 100 The diameter of reinforcement shall not be less than 10 mm
mm. Such extensions shall engage the longitudinal column except that joint reinforcement may be considered as a part
reinforcement and project into the interior of the column. or all of the requirement for minimum reinforcement.
Hooks shall comply with Section 707.2.2.5, Item 3. Reinforcement shall be continuous around wall corners and
through intersections. Only reinforcement which is
Exceptions: continuous in the wall or element shall be considered in
computing the rmmmum area of reinforcement.
Where ties are placed in horizontal bed joints, hooks shall Reinforcement with splices conforming to
consist of a 90-degree bend having an inside radius of not Section 707 .2.2.6 shall be considered as continuous
less than four tie diameters plus an extension of 32 tie reinforcement.
diameters.
2.4 Stack Bond
2. Shear Walls
Where stack bond is used, the rmrumum horizontal
2.1 Reinforcement
reinforcement ratio shall be 0. 0015 bt. Where open-end
units are used and grouted solid, the minimum horizontal
The portion of the reinforcement required to resist shear
reinforcement ratio shall be 0. 001 bt.
shall be uniformly distributed and shall be joint
reinforcement, deformed bars or a combination thereof.
The spacing of reinforcement in each direction shall not Reinforced hollow-unit stacked bond construction which is
part of the seismic-resisting system shall use open-end units
exceed one half the length of the element, nor one half the
height of the element, nor 1.2 m. so that all head joints are made solid, shall use bond beam
units to facilitate the flow of grout and shall be grouted
solid.
Joint reinforcement used in exterior walls and considered in
the determination of the shear strength of the member shall
be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 385 3. Type N Mortar
& A 641.
Type N mortar shall not be used as part of the vertical- or
Reinforcement required to resist in-plane shear shall be lateral-load-resisting system.
terminated with a standard hook as defined in
Section 707.2.2.5 or with an extension of proper
embedment length beyond the reinforcement at the end of
the wall section. The hook or extension may be turned up,
down or horizontally. Provisions shall be made not to
obstruct grout placement. Wall reinforcement terminating
in columns or beams shall be fully anchored into these
elements.

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4. Concrete Abutting Structural Masonry 706.2.3.3 Cavity Walls

· ncr 'le abuuiug Int tural ma onry, such as at starter Wher both wyihes r a ca ity wal I nr a · ially I aded each
c urses or at wall inters tions n t designed as true " ythe hull be considere I to act ind I end ntly and the
separation joints, , hall be roughened to a full amplitude of effccti e thickness I' each wythe i~ a. defined in
1.5 mm and shall be bond cl lo the ma onry in accordance . ecti n 706.2.3. t. Where only one wyth > is axially loaded,
vith th requirement of thi chapter as if ii were masonry. th' ffecti e thickness r th avit wall is taken a. the
Unles key· or proper reiufor mcnt is provided, vertical squar root f the sum or the quares of th pc ified
joi nt a spe i ficd in ecti n 706. t .4 sh, 11 be considered l thickucssc · or the wythcs.
be . lack b nd and the reinf rcemcnt as required for stack
b nd shall extend through the joint and be anchored into the Where a ca ity wall is compo eel or a single , ythe and a
concrete. multi-wyth , and b th sides ore axially loaded, ca h side r
th ca ity, all hall b considered t act ind p ndently and
706.2 Allowable Stress Design and Strength Design the effective thickness o each side is a defined in
Requirements for Unreinforced and Reinforced ections 706.2.3.J and 706.2.3.2. Where only ne side is
Masonry axially I adcd the cffecri e thickness of the cavity wall is
the square root of the sum f the squares or the spc ificd
706.2.l General thickncsse of the side .

In additi n lo th requirements of cction 706.1. the d sign 706.2.3.4 Columns

r mas my stru tur by the allowable sires design method
and trcngth cl ign method hall comply with the The .ffectivc thicknes for rectangular column in Lhe
requirements f thi section. Additionally the design of directi n considered i the pccified thickness. The
reinf reed ma onry tructures by these design meth d effecti e thickness r r 11 n-rectangular columns is th
hall comply, ith th requirem nt. or Section 706.3. thicknes of the squar column with the same moment or
inertia ab ut its axi a that about the axis c 11 idered in th
706.2.2 Specified Compressive Strength of Masonry actual column.

The allowable stresses for the design of masonry shall be 706.2.4 Effective Height
based on value off 'm selected for the construction.
The effective height orcolumns and walls hall be taken a
Vcrificati n of the alue or /~11 shall be ba ed on the clear height of members laterally upp rted at the lop
complianc with cction 705.3. Unle s therwi I ccified and bottom in a direction normal to th' member , xis
con idered. For m mbers not supported at the t p normal
f~n shall be based on 28-day tests. If other than a 2 -day
test age is used, the value of nn shalt be as indi ated in
de ign drawings or p cifications. De ign drawings shall
to the axis considered the effective height is twice the
height of the member above the support. Effective height
le · than clear height may be used if justified.
ho, the alue of f;n for which each part of the structure is
designed. 706.2.5 Effective Area
706.2.3 Effective Thickness The effe ti e ross-sectional area , hall be based 011 th
minimum bedded area of holl w units or the gross area of
706.2.3.1 Single-Wythe Walls solid unit plu any grout d area. Where hollow unit are
used with cell perpendicular to the direction or sire the
The effective thickness of single-wythe walls of either solid effective area shall be the les er of the minimum bedded
or hollow units is the specified thickness of the wall. area or the minimum cro -sectional area. Where bed joints
are raked. the effecti e area shall be orrespondingly
706.2.3.2 Multi-wythe Walls reduced. flectiv areas for cavity wall shall be that of the
loaded wythes.
The effecti c thickness I'rnulti-wythe wait is the pccified
thicknes of the wall if the space between wythes i filled
with mortar or grout. F r walls with an open space between
wythe the effe tiv thickne · shall be determined as f r
cavity walls.

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706.2.6 Effective Width of Intersecting Walls 706.2.11 Walls Intersecting with Floors and
Roofs
Where a shear wall is anchored to an intersecting wall or
walls, the width of the overhanging flange formed by the Walls shall be anchored to all floors, roofs or other
intersected wall on either side of the shear wall, which may elements which provide lateral support for the wall. Where
be assumed working with the shear wall for purposes of floors or roofs are designed to transmit horizontal forces to
flexural stiffness calculations, shall not exceed six times the walls, the anchorage to such walls shall be designed to
thickness of the intersected wall. Limits of the effective resist the horizontal force.
flange may be waived if justified. Only the effective area
of the wall parallel to the shear forces may be assumed to 706.2.12 Modulus of Elasticity of Materials
carry horizontal shear.
706.2.12.1 Modulus of Elasticity of Masonry
706.2.7 Distribution of ConcentratedVertical Loads
in Walls The moduli for masonry may be estimated as provided
below. Actual values, where required, shall be established
The length of wall laid up in running bond which may be by test. The modulus of elasticity of masonry shall be
considered capable of working at the maximum allowable determined by the secant method in which the slope of the
compressive stress to resist vertical concentrated loads shall line for the modulus of elasticity is taken from 0. 05 f'm to
not exceed the center-to-center distance between such a point on the curve at 0. 33 f'm. These values are not to
loads, nor the width of bearing area plus four times the wall be reduced by one half as set forth in Section 707.1.2.
thickness. Concentrated vertical loads shall not be assumed
to be distributed across continuous vertical mortar or Modulus of elasticity of clay or shale unit masonry.
control joints unless elements designed to distribute the
concentrated vertical loads are employed.
Em= 750 f'm, 20.5 GPa maximum (706-3)

706.2.8 Loads on Nonbearing Walls

Modulus of elasticity of concrete unit masonry.
Masonry walls used as interior partitions or as exterior
Em= 750 f'm, 20.5 GPa maximum (706-4)
surfaces of a building which do not carry vertical loads
imposed by other elements of the building shall be designed
to carry their own weight plus any superimposed finish and 706.2.12.2 Modulus of Elasticity of Steel
lateral forces. Bonding or anchorage of nonbearing walls
shall be adequate to support the walls and to transfer lateral Es= 200GPa (706-5)
forces to the supporting elements.
706.2.13 Shear Modulus of Masonry
706.2.9 Vertical Deflection
G = 0.4Em (706-6)
Elements supporting masonry shall be designed so that their
vertical deflection will not exceed 1/600 of the clear span 706.2.14 Placement of Embedded Anchor Bolts
under total loads. Lintels shall bear on supporting masonry
on each end such that allowable stresses in the supporting 706.2.14.1 General
masonry are not exceeded. A minimum bearing length of
l 00 mm shall be provided for lintels bearing on masonry. Placement requirements for plate anchor bolts, headed
anchor bolts and bent bar anchor bolts shall be determined
706.2.10 StructuralContinuity in accordance with this subsection. Bent bar anchor bolts
shall have a hook with a 90-degree bend with an inside
Intersecting structural elements intended to act as a unit diameter of three bolt diameters, plus an extension of one
shall be anchored together to resist the design forces. and one half bolt diameters at the free end. Plate anchor
bolts shall have a plate welded to the shank to provide
anchorage equivalent to headed anchor bolts.

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he fie Live embcdmcnt depth l11 for plate or headed 706.3.3 Spacing of Longitudinal Reinforcement
anchor bolls hall be the Jen th of embedmcnt men urcd
perpendicular from th surfac • f the masonry to the Th cl ar distance b (ween parallel bars except in column
bearing urra ·e f the plate O h ad or the anchorage, and hall n I be le . than the 110111innl diameter or the ban; r25
lb for bent bar anchors 'hall be the length of emb xlmcni mm, except that bars in o splice may b in I ta l. This
measured perpend! ular from the surface or the ma onry to clear di ranee requirement applies to th • clear disianc
the bearing urfa e r the bent encl minus on· anchor boll between a contact plicc and adjacent splice r bars.
liamet r. All b It hall be grout cl in place with al least
25 mm or grout between the b It and the mas nry, except The clear distance betv een the surface of a bar and any
that 6 mm bolts may be placed in bed joints which area at urlacc I' a masonry unit shall not be less than 6 mm for
least 12 mm in thickness. line grout and 12 mm for coarse grout. Cross webs of
h II w units may be used as support for horizontal
706.2.14.2 Minimum Edge Distance reinforcement.

The minimum anchor bolt edge distance lbe measured from 706.3.4 Anchorage of Flexural Reinforcement
the edge of the masonry parallel with the anchor bolt to the
surface of the anchor bolt shall be 38 mm. The tension or cornpre sion in any bar at any section shall
be developed on each side or that ·ection by the required
706.2.14.3 Minimum Embedment Depth development length. he de elopmcnt length of the bar
may be achieved by a combination of an cmbedmcnt I nglh.
anchorage r, for tension only, hooks.
The minimum embedment depth of anchor bolts lb shall be
four bolt diameters but not less than 50 mm.
Except at . upp rt or al the free end of cantile ers, , er
reinforcing bar shall be extended beyond the point at which
706.2.14.4 Minimum Spacing between Bolts
it is no longer needed to resist tensile sire . for a distance
equal to 12 bar diameter or the depth of the beam,
The minimum center-to-center distance between anchor
whichever i gr ater, No flexural bar shall be terminated in
bolts shall be four bolt diameters.
a tonsil zone uulc at least one of th following condition·
lb. The shear is not over one half that permitted, including
706.2.15 Flexural Resistance of Cavity Walls
allowance for shear reinforcement where provided.
For computing the flexural resistance of cavity walls, lateral
loads perpendicular to the plane of the wall shall be
l. Additional hear reinforcement in exces of that
distributed to the wythes according to their respective
required i provided each way from the cutoff a
flexural rigidities.
distance equal LO tl e depth of th b am. The hear
reinforcement spacing hall n t exceed d/Bru,
706.3 Alternative Strength Design (ASD) and
Strength Design Requirements for Reinforced 2. The continuing bars provide double the area required
Masonry for flexure at that point or double the perimeter
required for reinforcing bond.
706.3.1 General
At least one third of the total reinforcement provided for
In addition to the requirements f Section 706.1 and 706.2, negative moment at the support shall be extended beyond
the design of reinforced masonry tructures by the \ orking the extreme position of the point of inflection a distance
stress design method or the strength design method shall sufficient to develop one half the allowable stress in the bar,
comply with the requirement ofthis cction. not less than l/ 16 of the clear span, or the depth d of the
member, whichever is greater.
706.3.2 Plain Bars
Tensile reinforcement for negative moment in any span of a
continuous restrained or cantilever beam, or in any member
The use of plain bars larger than 6 mm in diameter is not
permitted. of a rigid frame, shall be adequately anchored by
reinforcement bond, hooks or mechanical anchors in or
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At least one third of the required posiuve moment 706.3.6 Lateral Ties
reinforcement in simple beams or at the freely supported
end of continuous beams shall extend along the same face All longitudinal bars for columns shall be enclosed by
of the beam into the support at least 150 mm. At least one laleral ties. Lateral support shall be provided to the
fourth of the required positive moment reinforcement at the longitudinal bars by the corner of a complete tie having an
continuous end of continuous beams shall extend along the included angle of not more than 135 degrees or by a
same face of the beam into the support at least 150 mm. standard hook at the end of a tie. The corner bars shall have
such support provided by a complete tie enclosing the
Compression reinforcement in flexural members shall be longitudinal bars. Alternate longitudinal bars shall have
anchored by ties or stirrups not less than 6 mm in diameter, such lateral support provided by ties and no bar shall be
spaced not farther apart than 16 bar diameters or 48 tie farther than 150 mm from such laterally supported bar.
diameters, whichever is less. Such ties or stirrups shall be
used throughout the distance where compression Lateral ties and longitudinal bars shall be placed not less
reinforcement is required. than 38 mm and not more than 125 mm from the surface of
the column. Lateral ties may be placed against the
706.3.5 Anchorage of Shear Reinforcement. longitudinal bars or placed in the horizontal bed joints
where the requirements of Section 706.1.8 are met.
Single, separate bars used as shear reinforcement shall be Spacing of ties shall not exceed 16 longitudinal bar
anchored at each end by one of the following methods: diameters, 48 tie diameters or the least dimension of the
column but not more than 450 111111.
I. I-looking tightly around the longitudinal reinforcement
through 180 degrees. Ties shall be at least 6 mm in diameter for 20 mm or
smaller longitudinal bars and at least 10 mm for
2. Embedment above or below the mid-depth of the beam longitudinal bars larger than 20 mm. Ties smaller than l O
on the compression side a distance sufficient to mm may be used for longitudinal bars larger than 20 mm,
develop the stress in the bar for plain or deformed bars. provided the total cross-sectional area of such smaller ties
crossing a longitudinal plane is equal to that of the larger
3. By a standard hook, as defined in Section 707.2.2.5, ties at their required spacing.
considered as developing 50 MPa, plus embedment
706.3.7 Column Anchor Bolt Ties
sufficient to develop the remainder of the stress to
which the bar is subjected. The effective embedded
Additional ties shall be provided around anchor bolts which
length shall not be assumed to exceed the distance
are set in the top of columns. Such ties shall engage at least
between the mid-depth of the beam and the tangent of
four bolts or, alternately, at least four vertical column bars
the hook.
or a combination of bolts and bars totaling at least four.
Such ties shall be located within the top 125 mm of the
The ends of bars forming a single U or multiple U stirrup 2
column and shall provide a total of 260 mm or more m
.
shall be anchored by one of the methods set forth in Items 1 cross-sectional area. The uppermost tie shall be within 50
through 3 above or shall be bent through an angle of at least mm of the top of the column.
90 degrees tightly around a longitudinal reinforcing bar not
less in diameter than the stirrup bar, and shall project
706.3.8 Effective Width of Compression Area
beyond the bend at least 12 stirrup diameters.
In computing flexural stresses in walls where reinforcement
The loops or closed ends of simple U or multiple U stirrups occurs, the effective width assumed for running bond
shall be anchored by bending around the longitudinal masonry shall not exceed six times the nominal wall
reinforcement through an angle of at least 90 degrees and thickness or the center-to-center distance between
project beyond the end of the bend at least 12 stirrup reinforcement. Where stack bond . is used, the effective
diameters. width shall not exceed three times the nominal wall
thickness or the center-to-center distance between
reinforcement or the length of one unit, unless solid grouted
open-end units are used.

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SECTION707 707.1.3.2 Columns

ALLOW ABLE STRESS DESIGN The least nominal dimension of a reinforced masonry
(ASD) OF MASONRY column shall be 300 mm except that, for ASD, if the
allowable stresses are reduced by one half, the minimum
707.1 General nominal dimension shall be 200 111111.

707.1.l Scope 707.1.4 Design Assumptions

The design of masonry structures using allowable stress The working stress design procedure is based on working
design shall comply with the provisions of Section 706 and stresses and linear stress-strain distribution assumptions
this section. Stresses in clay or concrete masonry under with all stresses in the elastic range as follows:
service loads shall not exceed the values given in this
section. I. Plane sections before bending remain plane after
bending.
707.1.2 Allowable Masonry Stresses
2. Stress is proportional to strain.
When quality assurance provisions do not include
requirements for special inspection as prescribed in Section 3. Masonry elements combine to form a homogenous
70 I, the allowable stresses for masonry in Section 707 shall member.
be reduced by one half.
707.1.5 Embedded Anchor Bolts
When one half allowable masonry stresses are used in
Seismic Zone 4, the value of f'm from Table 705-1 shall be 707.1.5.1 General
limited to a maximum of IO MPa for concrete masonry and
18 MPa for clay masonry unless the value of f'm is verified Allowable loads for plate anchor bolts, headed anchor bolts
by tests in accordance with Section 705.3.4, Items I and 4 and bent bar anchor bolts shall be determined in accordance
or 6. A letter of certification is not required. with this section.

When one half allowable masonry stresses are used for 707.1.5.2 Tension
design in Seismic Zones 4, the value of f'm shall be limited
to 10 MPa for concrete masonry and 18 MP a for clay Allowable loads in tension shall be the lesser value selected
from Table 707-1 and 707-2 or shall be determined from
masonry for Section 705.3.2, Item 3, and Section 705.3.3,
the lesser ofEq. 707-1 or Eq. 707-2.
Item 5, unless the value of f'm is verified during
construction by the testing requirements of Section 705.3.2,
Item 2. A letter of certification is not required. (707- l)

707.1.3 Minimum Dimensions for Masonry

Structures Located in Seismic Zones 2 and 4 B, = 0. 2bf y (707-2)

Elements of masonry structures located in Seismic Zones 2

The area Ap shall be the lesser of Eq. 707-3 or Eq. 707-4
and 4 shall be in accordance with this section.
and where the projected areas of adjacent anchor bolts
707.1.3.1 Bearing Walls overlap <everlap>, AP of each anchor bolt shall be reduced
by one half of the overlapping area.
The nominal thickness of reinforced masonry bearing walls
shall not be less than 150 mm except that nominal 100 mm (707-3)
load-bearing reinforced hollow-clay unit masonry walls
may be used, provided net area unit strength exceeds 55
MPa, units are laid in running bond, bar sizes do not exceed
(707-4)
12 mm with no more than two bars or one splice in a cell,
and joints are flush cut, concave or a protruding V section.

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Table 707-1 Allowable Tension, B t, for Embedded Anchor Bolts for Clay and Concrete Masonry, kN1•2•3

EMBEDMENT LENGTH, lb, or EDGE DISTANCE, l (mm)

--I'm (MPa) 50 75 100 125 150 200
---
250
10.3 I.IO 2.45 4.32 6.76 9.74 17.3 27.0
12.4 1.20 2.67 4.76 7.43 10.7 18.9 29.6
13.8 1.25 2.80 4.98 7.83 11.2 20.0 31.2
17.2 1.38 3.16 5.61 8.72 12.6 22.4 34.9
20.7 1.50 3.43 6.14 9.57 13.8 24.5 38.3
27.6 1.78 3.96 7.08 11.04 15.9 28.3 44.2
34.4 1.96 4.45 7.92 12.37 17.8 31.6 49.4
41.3 2.15 4.85 8.68 13.53 19.5 34.7 54.3
I
The allowable tension values in Table 707-l are based on compressive strength of masonry assemblages. Where yield strength of anchor boll steel
governs, the allowable tension in kN is given in Table 707-2.
Values are for bolts of at least A 307 quality. Bolts shall be those specified in Section 706.2.14.1
Values shown are for work with or without special inspection.

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Table 707-2 Allowable Tension, Bt, for Embedded Anchor Bolts for Clay and Concrete Masonry, kN

ANCHOR BOLT DIAMETER (mm)

6 10 12 16 20 22 25 28
1.56 3.51 6.27 9.83 14.1 19.3 25.1 31.9
I
Values are for bolts ofat least A 307 quality. Bolts shall be those specified in Section 706.2.14.1
2
Values shown are for work with or without special inspection.

707.1.5.3 Shear
Where the anchor bolt edge distance lbe in the direction of
Allowable loads in shear shall be the value selected from load is less than 12 bolt diameters, the value of Bv in
Table 707-3 or shall be determined from the lesser of Eq. 707-5 shall be reduced by linear interpolation to zero at
Eq. 707-5 or Eq. 707-6. a lbe distance of 40 mm. Where adja~ent anchors are
spaced closer than 8db, the allowable shear of the adjacent
anchors determined by Eq. 707-5 shall be reduced by linear
By = 1070~ l'mAb (707-5)
interpolation to 0.75 times the allowable shear value at a
center-to-center spacing of four bolt diameters.
(707-6)

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Table 707-3 Allowable Shear, Bv, for Embedded Anchor Bolts for Clay and Concrete Masonry, kN

ANCHOR BOLT DIAMETER (mm)

I'm (MPa)
10 12 16 20 22 25 28
10.3 2.14 3.78 5.92 7.92 8.45 9.12 9.7
12.4 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.28 9.35 9.57. 10.1
13.8 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.45 9.17 9.79 10.4
17.2 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.45 9.70 I 0.4 11.0
20.7 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.45 10.1 10.9 11.5
276 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.45 10.9 11.7 12.4
34.4 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.45 11.5 12.3 13.1
41.3 2.14 3.78 5.92 8.45 11.6 12.9 13.7
I
Values are for bolts of at least A 307 quality. Bolts shall be those specified in Section 706.2.14.1.
2
Values shown are for work with or without special inspection.

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707.1.5.4 Combined Shear and Tension The following assumptions shall apply to the design of
composite masonry:
Anchor bolts subjected to combined shear and tension shall
be designed in accordance with: I. Analysis shall be based on elastic transformed section
of the net area.
b b
_.E. + 2 s 1. O (707- 7) 2. The maximum computed stress in any portion of
Bt Bv
composite masonry shall not exceed the allowable
stress for the material of that portion.
707.1.6 Compression in Walls and Columns
707.1.8.2 Determination of Modulus of Elasticity
707.1.6.1 Walls, Axial Loads

Stresses due to compressive forces applied at the centroid The rn dulu I' elasticity r each type of masonry in
of wall may be computed, assuming uniform distribution comp itc c n truction shall be measured by tests if the
over the effective area, by modular ratic or the respective types of masonry exceeds 2
to I as determined by ection 706.2.12.
fa= Pf Ae (707-8)
707.1.8.3 Structural Continuity
707.1.6.2 Columns, Axial Loads
707.1.8.3.1 Bonding of Wythes
Stresses due to compressive force applied at the centroid
All wythes of composite mas nry clement· hall be tied
of columns may be omputed by Eq. 707-8 assuming
together as specified in Section 706.1.5.2 as a minimum
uniform distribution o er the effccti e area.
requirement. Additional ties or the c mbination or grout
and metal ties shall be provided to tran fer the calculated
707.1.6.3 Columns, Bending or Combined Bending stress.
and Axial Loads
707.1.8.3.2 Material Properties
ires e in column· Lo combined bending and a ial
lu
loads shall satisfy th· requirements or ection 707.2.7
The effect of dimensional changes of the various materials
\ here f al Fa i replaced by P /Pa· olumn ubj icted lo and different boundary conditions of various wythes shall
bending shall meet all applicable requirement. for flexural be included in the design.
design.
707.1.8.4 Design Procedure, Transformed Sections
707.1.7 Shear Walls, Design Loads
In the design of transformed sections one material is
When calculating shear or diagonal tension stresses, shear ch sen as the r Ference material, and th other material are
walls which resist seismic forces in Seismic Zone 4 shall be transformed lo an equivalent area or the reference material
designed to resist 1.5 times the forces required by by multiplying U, areas f the other materials by th
Section 208.5. respective ratio. r the modulus r la ticity r the ther
material t that or the reference material. Thickness or the
707.1.8 Design, Composite Construction transform d area and its distance perpendicular to a given
bending axi remain unchanged. Effective height or length
707.1.8.1 General of the clement remains unchanged.

The requirements r this section go ern multi-wythe 707.1.9 Reuse of Masonry Units
mas nry in whi h at least one wythe ha strength or
composition characteristics diffi. rent from the other v ythc The allowable working stresses for reused masonry units
or wythcs an l is adequately bonded t. act as a single shall not exceed 50 percent of those permitted for new
structural element. masonry units of the same properties.

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707.2 Design of Reinforced Masonry 707.2.2.4 Reinforcement Bond Stress

707.2.1 Scope Bond stress u in reinforcing bars shall not exceed the
following:
The requirements of this section are in addition to the
requirements of Sections 706 and 707. I, and govern Plain Bars 410 kPa
masonry in which reinforcement is used to resist forces. Deformed Bars 1370 kPa
Deformed Bars without
Walls with openings used to resist lateral loads whose pier Special Inspection 690 kPa
and beam elements are within the dimensional limits of
Section 708.2.6.1.2 may be designed in accordance with 707.2.2.5 Hooks
Section 708.2.6. Walls used to resist lateral loads not
meeting the dimensional limits of Section 708.2.6.1.2 may I. The term "standard hook" shall mean one of the
be designed as walls in accordance with this section or following:
Section 708.2.5.
1.1 A 180-degree tum plus extension of at least 4 bar
707.2.2 Reinforcement diameters, but not less than 63 mm at free end of
bar.
707.2.2.1 Maximum Reinforcement Size
1.2 A 90-degree tum plus extension of at least 12 bar
The maximum size of reinforcement shall be 32 mm. diameters at free end of bar.
Maximum reinforcement area in cells shall be 6 percent of
the cell area without splices and 12 percent of the cell area 1.3 For stirrup and tie anchorage only, either a 90-
with splices. degree or a 135-degree tum, plus an extension of
at least six bar diameters, but not less than 65 mm
707.2.2.2 Cover at the free end of the bar.

All reinforcing bars, except joint reinforcement, shall be 2. Inside diameter of bend of the bars, other than for
completely embedded in mortar or grout and have a stirrups and ties, shall not be less than that set forth in
minimum cover, including the masonry unit, of at least Table 407-2.
20 mm, 40 mm of cover when the masonry is exposed to
weather and 50 mm of cover when the masonry is exposed 3. Inside diameter of bend for 16 mm or smaller stirrups
to soil. and ties. shall not be less than four bar diameter.
Inside diameter of bend for 16 mm or larger stirrups
707.2.2.3 Development Length and ties shall not be less than that set forth in
Table 407-2.
The required development length ld for deformed bars or
deformed wire shall be calculated by: 4. Hooks shall not be permitted in the tension portion of
any beam, except at the ends of simple or cantilever
ld = O . 29d b f s for bars in tension (707-9) beams or at the freely supported end of continuous or
restrained beams.
ld = O . 22d b f s for bars in compression (707-10)
5. Hooks shall not be assumed to carry a load which
would produce a tensile stress in the bar greater than 52
Development length for smooth bars shall be twice the MPa.
length determined by Eq. 707-9.
6. Hooks shall not be considered effective in adding to the
compressive resistance of bars.

7. Any mechanical device capable of developing the

strength of the bar without damage to the masonry may
be used in lieu of a hook. Data must be presented to
show the adequacy of such devices.

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707.2.2.6 Splices

The amount of lap of lapped splices shall be sufficient to

transfer the allowable stress of the reinforcement as
F" = 0 25/+-(t:~r)'] (707-l I)

specified in Sections 706.3.4, 707.2.2.3 and 707.2.12. In no for h'/r > 99

case shall the length of the lapped splice be less than 30 bar
diameters for compression or 40 bar diameters for tension.
Fa ( 70r)
= 0. 25/'m h' 2 (707-12)

Welded or mechanical connections shall develop 125

percent of the specified yield strength of the bar in tension. For reinforced masonry columns, the allowable axial
compressive force Pa shall be determined as follows:
Exception:
For compression bars in columns that are not part of the for h'/r $ 99
seismic-resisting system and are not subject to flexure, only
the compressive strength need be developed.
Pa = [O. 25/:.,A, +. 65A,F .cl [1 (1 :~)']
When adjacent splices in grouted masonry are separated by
76 mm or less, the required lap length shall be increased 30 (707-13)
percent. for h'/r > 99
Exception: Pa= [O. 25/'mAe + 0. 65A5F5c]
70r]
[h'
Where lap splices are staggered at least 24 bars diameters,
(707-14)
no increase in lap length is required.

See Section 707 .2.12 for lap splice increases. 707.2.6 Ailowable Flexural Compressive Stress

707.2.3 Design Assumptions The allowable flexural compressive stress F b is:

The following assumptions are in addition to those stated in r, = 0. 33/'m, 13.8 MPa maximum (707-15)
Section 707 .1.4:
707.2.7 Combined Compressive Stresses, Unity
1. Masonry carries no tensile stress. Equation

2. Reinforcement is completely surrounded by and Elements subjected to combined axial and flexural stresses
bonded to masonry material so that they work together shall be designed in accordance with accepted principles of
as a homogenous material within the range of mechanics or in accordance with Eq. 707-16:
allowable working stresses.

707.2.4 Nonrectangular
Flexural Elements (707-16)

Flexural elements of nonrectangular cross section shall be

designed in accordance with the assumptions given in
Sections 707.1.4 and 707.2.3.

707.2.5 Allowable Axial Compressive Stress and

Force

For members other than reinforced masonry columns, the

allowable axial compressive stress Fa shall be determined
as follows:

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707.2.8 Allowable Shear Stress in Flexural Members 707.2.10 Allowable Bearing Stress

Where no shear reinforcement is provided, the allowable When a member bears on the full area of a masonry
shear stress F v in flexural members is: element, the allowable bearing stress F br is:

Fv=0.083~, 0.345 MPa maximum Fbr = 0.26f'm (707-23)

(707-17) When a member bears on one third or less of a masonry

element, the allowable bearing stress F br is:
Exception:
For a distance of 1116 the clear span beyond the point of F br = 0. 38f'm (707-24)
inflection, the maximum stress shall be 140 kPa.
Eq. 707-24 applies only when the least dimension between
Where shear reinforcement designed to take entire shear the edges of the loaded and unloaded areas is a minimum of
force is provided, the allowable shear stress, F v in flexural one fourth of the parallel side dimension of the loaded area.
members is: The allowable bearing stress on a reasonably concentric
area greater than one third but less than the full area shall be
interpolated between the values of Eqs. 707-23 and
1.0 MPa maximum (707-18)
707-24.

707.2.9 Allowable Shear Stress in Shear Walls 707.2.11 Allowable Stresses in Reinforcement
Where inplane flexural reinforcement is provided and The allowable stresses in reinforcement shall be as follows:
masonry is used to resist all shear, the allowable. shear
stress F v in shear wall is: 1. Tensile Stress

Fv = _!_ (4 - M) 7' (oo - 45 _!_)

1 maximum 1.1 Deformed bars,
36 Vd '\Jim Vd
(707-19) F5 = 0. 5 f y, 165 MP a maximum (707-25)

For M/Vd 2:: 1,Fv = 1/12~, 0.24MPamaximum 1.2 Wire reinforcement,

(707-20)
F5 = 0. 5 f y, 200 MP a maximum (707-26)
Where shear reinforcement designed to take all the shear is
provided, the allowable shear stress F v, in shear walls is: 1.3 Ties, anchors and smooth bars,

For M/Vd < 1, F5 = 0. 4 f y, 140 MPa maximum (707-27)

2. Compressive Stress
r; =
214(4-~)~,
(120-45~) maximum
(707-21) 2.1 Deformed bars in columns,

M /V d 2:: 1, F v = 0. 12~, 0.52 MPa maximum F sc = 0. 4f y, 165 MPa maximum (707-28)

(707-22)
2.2 Deformed bars in flexural members,

F5 = 0. 5 f Y' 165 MPa maximum (707-29)

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2.3 Deformed bars in shear wall \ hi h ore confined 707.2.15 Flexural Design, Rectangular Flexural
by Intern! ties throughout the di lance where Elements
compression reinforcement is require I and wh •r
such lateral l ics ar not I ss than 1 111111 in di 111 ter Rectangular elements shall be de. rgned in accordance with
and spaced not farther apart than 16 bar diameters the following Equations or other methods based on the
or 48 tie diameters, assumptions given in Sections 707.1.4, 707 .2.3 and this
section.
Fsc = 0.4/y, 165 MPa maximum (707-30)
1. Compressive stress in the masonry:
707.2.12 Lap Splice Increases
(707-31)
In regions of moment where the design tensile stresses in
the reinforcement are greater than 80 percent of the
allowable steel tens ii stress F s the lap length of splices 2. Tensile stress in the longitudinal reinforcement:
shall be increased n t le than . I r ient of the minimum
required length. Other equivalent means of stress transfer M
(707-32)
to accomplish the sam • 50 percent increase may be used. t, = Asjd
707.2.13 Reinforcement for Columns 3. Design coefficients:

Columns shall be provided with reinforcement as specified

in this section. k = .J(np)2 + 2np - np (707-33)

707.2.13.1 Vertical Reinforcement or

1
k=--~
The area of vertical reinforcement shall not be less than (707-34)
l + fs
0. 005Ae and not more than 0. 04 Ae. At least four nfb
IO mm bars shall be provided. The minimum clear distance
between parallel bars in columns shall be two and one half k
j=l-3 (707-35)
times the bar diameter.

707.2.14 Compression in Walls and Columns 707.2.16 Bond of Flexural Reinforcement

707.2.14.1 General In flexural members in which tensile reinforcement is

parallel to the compressive face, the bond stress shall be
Stresses due to compressive forces in walls and columns computed by the Equation:
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 707.2.5.
v (707-36)
707.2.14.2 Walls, Bending or Combined Bending and u = l: "d
Axial Loads ol
707.2.17 Shear in Flexural Members and Shear Walls
Stresses in walls due to combined bending and axial loads
shall satisfy the requirements of Section 707.2.7 where fa
The shear stress in flexural members and shear walls shall
is given by Eq. 707-8. Walls subjected to bending with or
be computed by:
without axial loads shall meet all applicable requirements
for flexural design. The design of all with a h' /t ratio
(707-37)
larger than 30 shall be ba ed on forces and moments
determined from an analyst or the structure. uch analysi
shall con id r the influence of axial loads and ariable For members ofT or I section, b' shall be substituted for b.
moment of in rria on member tiffne s and fixed-end
Where f v as computed by Eq. 707-37 exceeds the
moments, effect of deflecti ns 011 moment and forces and
the effects of duration of loads. all , able shear stress in masonry, Fv, web reinforcement
hall be provided and designed to carry the total shear
force. Both vertical and h rizonlal hear tresses hall be
considered.

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Fbr = 0.38{~ (707-46)

SECTION708
Eq. 707-46 applies only when the lea t dimeru ion bet, een STRENGTH DESIGN OF MASONRY
the edge f the I adcd and unloaded areas i a minimum or
one fourth or
the parallel side di men ion f the loaded area. 708. l General
The allowable bearing stress on 3 rea sonably concentric
area greater than one third but le · than the full area shrill be 708.1.1 General Provisions
iruerp lated betv een the alu f Equations 707-4 and
707-46. The design of hollow-unit clay and concrete masonry
structures using strength design shall comply with the
707.3.9 Combined Bending and Axial Loads, provisions of Section 706 and this section.
Compressive Stresses
Exception:
Compressive stresses due to combined bending and axial Two-wythe solid-unit masonry may be used under Sections
loads shall satisfy the requirements of Section 707 .3 .4. 708.2. I and 708.2.4.

707.3.10 Compression in Walls and Columns 708.1.2 Quality Assurance Provisions

Stresses due to compressive forces in walls and columns Special inspection during construction shall be provided as
shall be calculated in accordance with Section 707 .2.5. set forth in Section 1701.5, Item 7 ofUBC.

707.3.11 Flexural Design 708.1.3 Required Strength

Stresses due to flexure shall not exceed the values given in The required strength shall be determined in accordance
Sections 707.1.2, 707.3.3 and 707.3.5, where: with the factored load combinations of Section 203.3.

t» = Mc/I (707-47) 708.1.4 Design Strength

707.3.12 Shear in Flexural Members and Shear Walls Design strength is the nominal strength, multiplied by the
strength-reduction factor, <J,, as specified in this section.
Shear calculations for flexural members and shear walls Masonry members shall be proportioned such that the
shall be based on Eq. 707-48. design strength exceeds the required strength.

fv = V/Ae (707-48) 708.1.4.1 Beams, Piers and Columns

707.3.13 Corbels 708.1.4.1.1 Flexure

The slope of corbelling (angle measured from the horizontal Flexure with or without axial load, the value of <J, shall be
to the face of the corbelled surface) or unreinforced determined from Eq. 708-1:
masonry shall not be less than 60°.
Pu
The maximum horizontal projection of corbelling from the <J, = 0. 8 - A f'
e m
(708-1)
plane of the wall shall be such that allowable stresses are
not exceeded.
and 0. 60 s <J, s 0. 80
707.3.14 Stack Bond
708.1.4.1.2 Shear
Masonry units laid in stack bond shall have longitudinal
reinforcement of at least 0.00027 times the vertical cross- Shear: <J, = 0. 60.
sectional area of the wall placed horizontally in the bed
joints or in bond beams spaced vertically not more than
l .20 m apart.

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708.1.4.2 Wall Design for Out-of-Plane Load 708.1.4.4.2 Shear

708.1.4.2.1 Walls with Factored Axial Load of Shear: </) = 0. 80.

0. 04 f'mAg or less
708.1.4.5 Anchor
Flexure: </) = 0. 80.
Anchor bolts : </) = 0. 80.
708.1.4.2.2 Walls with Factored Axial Load Greater
than 0. 04 f'mAg 708.1.4.6 Reinforcement

708.1.4.6.1 Development
Axial load and axial load with flexure: </) = 0. 80.
Shear: </) =
0. 60.
Development: </) = 0. 80.
708.1.4.3 Wall Design for in-Plane Loads
708.1.4.6.2 Splices
708.1.4.3.1 Axial Load
Splices: <P = 0. 80.
Axial load and axial load with flexure: </) = 0. 65. 708.1.5 Anchor Bolts
For walls with symmetrical reinforcement in which fy does
708.1.5.1 Required Strength
not exceed 420 MPa, the value of </) may be increased
linearly to 0.85 as the value of </JP n decreases from The required strength of embedded anchor bolts shall be
0. 10/'mAe or 0. 25Pb to zero. deterrnined from factored loads as specified in Section
708.1.3.
For solid grouted walls, the value of Pb may be calculated
by Eq. 708-2 708.1.5.2 Nominal Anchor Bolt Strength

(708-2) The nominal strength of anchor bolts times the strength-

reduction factor shall equal or exceed the required strength.
where:
The nominal tensile capacity of anchor bolts shall be
(708-3)
deterrnined from the lesser of Eq. 708-5 or 708-6.

708.1.4.3.2 Shear
B tn = 0. 084Ap./P:,_ (708-5)
Shear: </) = 0. 60.
Btn = 0.4Abf y (708-6)
The value of </) may be 0.80 for any shear wall when its
nominal shear strength exceeds the shear corresponding to The area AP shall be the lesser of Eq. 708- 7 or 708-8 and
development of its nominal flexural strength for the where the projected areas of adjacent anchor bolts overlap,
factored-load combination. the value of AP of each anchor bolt shall be reduced by one
half of the overlapping area.
708.1.4.4 Moment-Resisting Wall Frames
(708-7)
708.1.4.4.1 Flexure With or WithoutAxial Load
(708-8)
The value of </) shall be as determined from Eq. 708-4;
however, the value of </) shall not be less than 0.65 nor
The nominal shear capacity of anchor bolts shall be
greater than 0.85.
deterrnined from the lesser ofEq. 708-9 or 708-10.

</) = 0. 85 - 2 (A:/'m) (708-4)

e.; = 2750 4..) f'mAb (708-9)

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Where the anchor bolt edge distance, lbe, in the direction of 2. not exceed 0.003 for moment-resisting wall frames,
load is less than 12 bolt diameters, the value of Btn in unless lateral reinforcement as defined in Section
Eq. 808-9 ·hall b reduced b lin ar interpolation to 1. ro al 708.2.6.2.6 is utilized.
fill lbe distance of38 111111. Where adjac mt anch r bolls arc
Strain in reinforcement and masonry shall be assumed to be
spaced closer than 8db, the nominal shear strength f the
directly proportional to the distance from the neutral axis.
adjacent anchor dcicrmin d b Eq. 708-9 hall be reduced
I y linear interpolation l 0.75 limes the nominal hear
trength al a ccntcr-t • enter I acingor r ur bolt diameters. Stress in reinforcement below specified yield strength fy
for grade of reinforcement used shall be taken as Es times
Anchor bolts subjected to combined shear and tension shall steel strain. For strains greater than that corresponding to
be designed in accordance with Eq. 708-11. f y, stress in reinforcement shall be considered independent
of strain and equal to f y·
b b
~+~<10 (708-11)
</JBtn </JBsn - . Tensile strength of masonry walls shall be neglected in
flexural calculation of strength, except when computing
requirements for deflection.
708.1.5.3 Anchor Bolt Placement
Relationship between masonry compressive stress and
Anchor bolts shall be placed so as to meet the edge
masonry strain may be assumed to be rectangular as defined
distance, embedment depth and spacing requirements of
by the following:
Sections 706.2.14.2, 706.2.14.3 and 706.2.14.4.

708.2 Reinforced Masonry Masonry stress of 0. 85 r:

m hall b a sumed uniformly
di tributed o er an equivalent compression zone bounded
by edges of the er s section and a uraiglu line located
708.2.1 General
parallel to the neutral axis al a di. lance a= 0. 85c from
708.2.1.1 Scope th fiber or maximum compressive. train. Di. lance from
Iiher r maximum strain I rhc neutral axis shall be
The requirements of this section are in addition to the measured in a direction perpendicular to that axis.
requirements of Sections 706 and 708. l and govern
masonry in which reinforcement is used to resist forces. 708.2.2 Reinforcement Requirements and Details

708.2.1.2 Design Assumptions 708.2.2.1 Maximum Reinforcement

The following assumptions apply: The maximum size of reinforcement shall be 28 mm. The
diameter of a bar shall not exceed one fourth the least
Masonry carries no tensile stress greater than the modulus dimension of a cell. No more than two bars shall be placed
of rupture. in a cell of a wall or a wall frame.

Reinforcement is completely surrounded by and bonded to 708.2.2.2 Placement

masonry material so that they work together as a
homogeneous material. The placement of reinforcement shall comply with the
following:
Nominal strength of singly reinforced masonry wall cross
sections for combined flexure and axial load shall be based In columns and piers, the clear distance between vertical
on applicable conditions of equilibrium and compatibility reinforcing bars shall not be less than one and one-half
of strains. Strain in reinforcement and masonry walls shall times the nominal bar diameter, nor less than 40 mm.
be assumed to be directly proportional to the distance from
the neutral axis. 708.2.2.3 Cover

All reinforcing bars shall be completely embedded in

Maximum usable strain, emu, at the extreme masonry
compression fiber shall: mortar or grout and shall have a cover of not less than
38 mm nor less than 2. 5 db.
1. be 0.003 for the design of beams, piers, columns and
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708.2.2.4 Standard Hooks The value of f'mshall not be less than IO MPa. For
computational purposes, the value of f'm shall not exceed
A standard hook shall conform to Section 407.2. 28 MPa.

708.2.2.5 Minimum Bend Diameter for Reinforcing 708.2.3.2 Design Assumptions

Bars
Member design forces shall be based on an analysis which
A standard bend diameter shall conform to Section 407.2. considers the relative stiffness of structural members. The
calculation of lateral stiffness shall include the contribution
708.2.2.6 Development of al I beams, piers and columns.

The calculated tension or compression reinforcement shall The effects of cracking on member stiffness shall be
be developed in accordance with the following provisions: considered.

The embedment length of reinforcement shall be The drift ratio of piers and columns shall satisfy the limits
determined by Eq. 708-12. specified in Chapter 2.

ld = ldef </> (708-12) 708.2.3.3 Balanced Reinforcement Ratio for

where Compression Limit State.
2{
1 8d
l = . b v < 52d (708-13)
de .jKf'm - b Calculation of the balanced reinforcement ratio, Pb, shall
be based on the following assumptions:

K shall not exceed 3db. l. The distribution of strain across the section shall be
assumed to vary linearly from the maximum usable
The minimum embedment length ofreinforcement shall be strain, emu, at the extreme compression fiber of the
300 mm. element, to a yield strain of f y/ Es at the extreme
tension fiber of the element.
708.2.2.7 Splices
2. Compression forces shall be in equilibrium with the
Reinforcement splices shall comply with one of the
sum of tension forces in the reinforcement and the
following:
maximum axial load associated with a loading
combination 1. OD + 1. OL + (1. 4E or 1. 3 W).
I. The minimum length of lap for bars shall be 300 mm or
the length determined by Eq. 708-14.
3. The reinforcement shall be assumed to be uniformly
distributed over the depth of the element and the
(708-14)
balanced reinforcement ratio shall be calculated as the
area of this reinforcement divided by the net area of the
Bars spliced by non-contact lap splices shall be spaced element.
transversely a distance not greater than one fifth the
required length oflap or more than 200 mm. 4. All longitudinal reinforcement shall be included in
calculating the balanced reinforcement ratio except that
2. A welded splice shall have the bars butted and welded the contribution of compression reinforcement to
to develop in tension 125 percent of the yield strength resistance of compressive loads shall not be
of the bar, f y· considered.
3. Mechanical splices shall have the bars connected to
develop in tension or compression, as required, at least 708.2.3.4 Required Strength
125 percent of the yield strength of the bar, f y·
Except as required by Sections 708.2.3.6 through
708.2.3 Design of Beams, Piers and Columns 708.2.3.12, the required strength shall be determined in
accordance with Section 708.1.3.
708.2.3.1 General

The requirements of this section are for the design of

masonry beams, piers and columns.

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708.2.3.5 Design Strength 3. The value of V m shall be assumed to be 170 kPa where
Mu is greater than 0. 7Mn. The required moment,
Design strength provided by beam, pier or column cross Mu, for seismic design for comparison with the
sections in terms of axial force, shear and moment shall be
0. 7 Mn value of this section shall be based on an Rw
computed as the nominal strength multiplied by the
of 3.
applicable strength-reduction factor, </>, specified in
Section 708.1.4.
708.2.3.7 Reinforcement

708.2.3.6 Nominal Strength l. Where transverse reinforcement is required, the

maximum spacing shall not exceed one half the depth
708.2.3.6.1 Nominal Axial and Flexural Strength of the member nor 1200 mm.

The nominal axial strength, P n- and the nominal flexural 2. Flexural reinforcement shall be uniformly distributed
strength, Mn, of a cross section shall be determined in throughout the depth of the element.
accordance with the design assumptions of
Section 708.2.1.2 and 708.2.3.2. 3. Flexural elements subjected to load reversals shall be
symmetrically reinforced.
The maximum nominal axial compressive strength shall be
determined in accordance with Eq. 708-15. 4. The nominal moment strength at any section along a
member shall not be less than one fourth of the
(708- l 5) maximum moment strength.

708.2.3.6.2 Nominal Shear Strength 5. The flexural reinforcement ratio, p, shall not exceed
0.5pb,
The nominal shear strength shall be:
6. Lap splices shaJI comply with the provisions of Section
(708-16) 708.2.2.7.

where 7. Welded splices and mechanical splices which develop

at least 125 percent of the specified yield strength of a
For SI bar may be used for splicing the reinforcement. Not
more than two longitudinal bars shall be spliced at a
V m = 0. 083CdAe~ , 63CdAe maximum (708-17)
section. The distance between splices of adjacent bars
shall be at least 750 mm along the longitudinal axis.
and Vs= AePnf y (708-18)
8. Specified yield strength of reinforcement shall not
exceed 420 MPa. The actual yield strength based on
I. The nominal shear strength shaJI not exceed the miJI tests shall not exceed 1.25 times the specified
value given in Table 708-1. yield strength.

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Table 708-1 Maximum Nominal Shear Strength Values 708.2.3.8 Seismic Design Provisions

M/Vd V11 maximum The lateral seismic load resistance in any line or story level
s 0.25 6.0AefJ!:,:.,:; 380Ae 322Ae!J!:, s 1691Ae shall be provided by shear walls or wal I frames, or a
combination of shear walls and wall frames. Shear walls
~ 1.00 4.0AefJ!:,:.,:; 250Ae 214Ae!J!:, s 1113Ae
and wall frames shall provide at least 80 percent of the
I
M is the maximum bending moment that occurs simultaneously with the lateral stiffness in any line or story level.
shear load V at the section under consideration. Interpolation may be
by straight line/or M /V d values between 0.25 and 1.00. Exception:
V 11 is in N, and f'm is in kPa.
Where seismic loads are determined based on Rw not
2. The value of V m shall be assumed to be zero within greater than three and where all joints satisfy the
any region subjected to net tension factored loads. provisions of Section 708.2.6.2.9, the piers may be used to
provide seismic load resistance.

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