Structural Analysis & Design: Code and Specifications
Structural Analysis & Design: Code and Specifications
The following structural codes and specifications shall be used in the structural analysis and design of the
steel frame third floor of a church.
1. National Structural Code of the Philippines 2015, NSCP2015, Volume 1 – Generally for the entire
Analysis and Design Requirements
2. Uniform Building Code 1997 Edition, UBC97 – For Building Seismic Analysis
3. American Institute of Steel Construction 360-10 –For Steel Design
DESIGN PARAMETERS
PROPERTIES
Beams Columns fy
W6 X 12 W 8 X 13 248MPS
LOADS
Dead Load
1) Selfweight
W6 X 12 17.86 KG/M
W8 X 13 19.48 KG/M
2) Member Load
Live Load
0.60 kN/m2
Seismic
Parameters
UBC 97 / NSCP 2015
Zone = 4
Seismic Source Type = A
Importance Factor ( IV ) = 1.0 (Standard Occupancy)
R = 6 - Steel Frame System
Structure is located 16.8km from seismic source
Ct = 0.048
Wind Parameters
Wind (ASCE 7-10 / NSCP 2015)
Vwind = 260 kph
I = 1.0
Exposure = B (SPECIAL STRUCTURE)