Project Report CE523
Project Report CE523
Name KFUPM ID
Muhammed Y. Al Adgham 202314650
This report presents a comprehensive structural steel design analysis for a warehouse structure in
Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) standards. The
design encompasses a combination of live load, dead load, and environmental loads, with the
understanding that wind loads are more critical than seismic loads. Seismic loads have been
excluded from the final design combinations.
The design process involves a thorough examination of gravity loads, live loads, and the influence
of wind forces. ASCE standards guide the selection and sizing of structural members, including
connection design, to ensure the structural integrity of the facility.
The report outlines the step-by-step methodology employed in the design process, including load
calculations, member sizing, and connection design. Drawings and plans illustrate the proposed
structural system, showcasing the arrangement of primary and secondary members. Material
selection, corrosion protection strategies, and considerations for constructability are discussed.
Validation of the design was conducted using structural engineering software, incorporating
combinations of live load, dead load, and the acknowledged critical wind load. Sensitivity analyses
were performed to assess the impact of various design parameters on the overall structural
response.
In conclusion, this report provides a detailed overview of the structural steel design for a warehouse
in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the combination of live load, dead load, and the recognition that
wind loads are more critical than seismic loads. The proposed design, including connection details,
aims to meet the functional requirements of the facility and ensure structural safety in the prevalent
environmental conditions.
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Table of Contents
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Aircraft Hangar Shapes
2.1. Simple Frame Hangar
2.2. Truss Frame Hangar
2.3. Arch Span Frame Hangar
2.4. Other Shapes (K and J Type, Side Opening, C Type, L Type)
3. Hangar Challenges
4. Design Code and Loads
4.1. Design Codes: SBC, ASCE, AISC
4.2. Analysis of Dead, Live, and Wind Loads
5. Layouts
5.1. Boeing 737-500 Hangar
6. Load Analysis and Design Criteria
6.1. Comprehensive Dead Load and live Load Analysis
6.2. Wind Load Calculation
6.3. Load Combinations for Design
7. Structural Model Details Using ETABS
7.1. Selection of Structural Elements
7.2. Overview of ETABS Model
7.3. Wind Load Analysis Using ETABS
8. Structural Analysis and Design Results
8.1. Moments (kips – ft)
8.2. Normal Forces
8.3. Internal Forces of Ultimate Combination (1.2D+1.6L)
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9. Design Input: Loads Combinations and Sections
10. ETABS Steel Frame Design
10.1 COLUMN DESIGN 1ST MAIN FRAME
10.2 Rafter Design 1st Main Frame
10.3 Column Design Intermediate Main Frame
10.4 Rafter Design Intermediate Main Frame
11. Beam And Column Design
11.1 Column Design
11.2 Beam Design
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1. INTRODUCTION
In terms of structural engineering, an aviation hangar is a sizable structure that is carefully designed
to house and protect aeroplanes. Structural dynamics, load considerations, and steel design
concepts are all deeply understood because these structures are made to satisfy the wide range of
demands of the aviation sector.
In aviation hangars, steel is critical, especially when it comes to creating interior spaces without
columns. This design strategy offers the flexibility needed in the dynamic and changing aviation
industry, while also improving operational functionality and promoting effective maintenance
procedures. A hangar's ability to fulfil industry requirements and support the smooth and secure
operation of aviation facilities is largely dependent on its usage of steel.
Hanger Benefits
Protect aircrafts from:
Weather
Direct sunlight
Lowering overall cost of maintenance.
Provide a space for maintenance.
Can be used as a storage for airplane
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2.1 Simple Frame Hangar
The simple frame hangar is a straightforward and affordable hangar design with a rectangular
structure formed by vertical columns and horizontal beams. Because of its simple form, building
is both inexpensive and simple.
Application: Perfect for general aviation airplanes and other modest to medium-sized aircraft.
Frequently seen at private airfields or smaller airports where affordability and functionality are
given priority.
Benefits
economical building methods.
Simple structure and design.
Suitable for smaller aircraft.
Drawbacks:
Additional interior columns may be needed due to limited span possibilities.
Larger aircraft or intensive maintenance activities are not as suited.
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Drawbacks:
More intricately designed and built than basic frame hangars.
Might call for certain engineering knowledge.
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Fig.1.3: Arch span frame hangar
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3. AIRCRAFT HANGER CHALLENGES
Large span
Structural integrity must be carefully taken into account when designing hangars with huge spans.
Since there are no interior columns, creative structural solutions are required to distribute loads
effectively.
Truss or arch frame designs are frequently used to provide huge spans without the
requirement for inside columns, allowing free room for aircraft movement.
Height
Complying with height regulations is essential to allow for the tail height and wingspan of different
types of aircraft. There can be financial and construction-related difficulties with this.
To maximize height requirements while guaranteeing cost-effectiveness, architects and structural
engineers must collaborate and communicate clearly.
Wind load
Hangars are subject to high wind loads, particularly in open spaces. Significant pressure from
wind forces can be applied to the structure, necessitating careful planning and study.
It is imperative that structural engineers carry out comprehensive computations of wind loads and
construct the hangar in a way that can withstand these forces. It is possible to use materials and
features that are wind-resistant in the design.
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4.2 Loads
• Dead Load: own weight of the project including ( column, beams/truss , bracing, steel
roof) and all other weight included in the structural system according with standards.
• Wind Load: the project will be placed in Eastern region, KSA. We will use the wind load
specification according to the SBC for Dammam city.
• Live Load
• Snow Load” neglected”
• Rain Load” neglected
5. LAYOUTS
General layout for the elevation and side view of the hangar
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5.1 HANGAR BOEING
For our project we decide to design the hangar Boeing 737-500 with the following
dimensions:
The design dimensions for a hangar intended to accommodate a Boeing 737-500. Designing a
hangar involves various considerations, including the aircraft's wingspan, length, and tail height.
Keep in mind that these dimensions may vary slightly depending on specific aircraft
configurations and modifications.
Hangar plan
As of my knowledge cutoff in January 2022, here are the approximate dimensions for a Boeing
737-500:
Wingspan: Approximately 93 feet, 0 inches (28.3 meters)
Length: Approximately 101 feet, 9 inches (31 meters)
Height: Approximately 36 feet, 7 inches (11.1 meters)
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Hanger-Plan
Sketch-Elevation “Front”
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Sketch-Elevation “Side”
In order to ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) norms, our structural design
for the Boeing 737-500 hangar includes a thorough investigation of various loads. The three
main loads that are taken into account are wind, live, and dead loads.
Live Load for Inclined Inaccessible Flexible Roofs (Inclination 1:10): 0.5 kN/m²
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The hangar design incorporates load combinations of dead load, live load, and wind load. The
load combinations are determined according to SBC guidelines to ensure the structure's safety
and resilience.
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Considering LFRD steel design
For LRFD, the load combinations are as follows:
1.4 D
1.2 D+1.6L+0.5(Lr or S or R)
1.2 D+1.6(Lr or S or R) + (L or 0.5W)
1.2 D+1.0W+L+0.5(Lr or S or R)
0.9 D+1.0W
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Material: Cold Formed Steel
Type: C-Section
Depth: 10 inches
Justification for Selection:
Columns (W18*86):
The W18*86 columns were chosen for their ability to provide adequate vertical
support, taking into account the specific loads and design requirements of the
hangar structure.
Rafters (W21*93):
The W21*93 rafters were selected to ensure the necessary strength and stability
required for the hangar's roofing system, contributing to the overall structural
integrity.
Purlins and Side Girts (Cold Formed C-Section 10):
Cold-formed C-sections with a depth of 10 inches were chosen for the purlins and
side girts to efficiently distribute loads while maintaining a lightweight and cost-
effective design.
ETABS is a complete software solution for the analysis and design of building structures, and it
was used to methodically generate the structural model. Accurate load distribution and a
thorough examination of the structural behaviour were made possible by the assistance of
ETABS in incorporating the required dimensions.
The selection of materials and structural components complies with the project's safety
requirements, design standards, and load requirements.
The structural resilience of the hangar under varied situations was ensured by a detailed analysis
made possible by ETABS, which took into account diverse load combinations.
We are committed to creating a structurally strong, effective, and safe design for the hangar
project, which is shown in our careful material selection and cutting-edge software use. The
incorporation of ETABS enables a thorough comprehension of the behaviour of the structure, so
augmenting the project's overall triumph.
ETABS Model
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7.3 Wind Load Analysis using ETABS
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Wind
Load Y –Pressure Coefficient Cp
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Wind Load X’ –Pressure Coefficient Cp
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8. Structural Analysis and Design Results for Hangar Project Using ETABS
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BMD (Wind X Load Case)
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BMD (Wind Y’ Load Case)
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Design Preferences:
Design Code: AISC 360-16
Design Provision: LRFD
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In the design considerations, we assumed compression flange restraints at equal spacings
(spacing between purlins and side girts)
In the design considerations, we assumed compression flange
restraints at equal spacings (spacing between purlins and side girts)
Spacing between purlins is 1.76 m and between side girts 2 m.
For outer flanges the Purlins/Side girts can provide restraining action and for bottom or
inner flange, fly bracing is assumed to be used in negative moment zones
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Design Output: P/M interaction ratios for all members:
All elements are safe with interaction ratio less than 1
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Column Design
Load Details
Element Details
Unique Location
Level Element Combo Element Type Section Classification
Name (ft)
Comb 4- Special Moment W21X10
Story1 C2 24 37.6239 Slender
1 Frame 1
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αPr /Py αPr /Pe τb EA factor EI factor
0.061 0.001 1 0.8 0.8
Section Properties
A (ft²) J (ft⁴) I33 (ft⁴) I22 (ft⁴) Av3 (ft²) Av2 (ft²)
0.00025
0.2069 0.116705 0.01196 0.1367 0.0743
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Design Properties
S33 (ft³) S22 (ft³) Z33 (ft³) Z22 (ft³) r33 (ft) r22 (ft) Cw (ft⁶)
0.130884 0.023336 0.146412 0.035706 0.75096 0.2404 0.008815
Material Properties
E (kip/ft²) fy (kip/ft²) Ry Cpr α
4176000 7200 1.1 1.4 NA
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Axial Force and Capacities
Pu Force (kip) ϕPnc Capacity (kip) ϕPnt Capacity (kip)
90.432 884.647 1341
Shear Design
Vu Force (kip) ϕVn Capacity (kip) Stress Ratio
Major
114.363 321 0.356
Shear
Minor
0.755 531.36 0.001
Shear
Element Details
Unique Location
Level Element Combo Element Type Section Classification
Name (ft)
Comb 4- Special Moment W21X10
TOP B2 12 0.8731 Slender
1 Frame 1
Section Properties
A (ft²) J (ft⁴) I33 (ft⁴) I22 (ft⁴) Av3 (ft²) Av2 (ft²)
0.00025
0.2069 0.116705 0.01196 0.1367 0.0743
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Design Properties
S33 (ft³) S22 (ft³) Z33 (ft³) Z22 (ft³) r33 (ft) r22 (ft) Cw (ft⁶)
0.130884 0.023336 0.146412 0.035706 0.75096 0.2404 0.008815
Material Properties
E (kip/ft²) fy (kip/ft²) Ry Cpr α
4176000 7200 1.1 1.4 NA
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Axial Force and Capacities
Pu Force (kip) ϕPnc Capacity (kip) ϕPnt Capacity (kip)
95.568 1250.031 1341
Shear Design
Vu Force (kip) ϕVn Capacity (kip) Stress Ratio
Major
40.973 321 0.128
Shear
Minor
0.01 531.36 1.882E-05
Shear
Element Details
Unique Location
Level Element Combo Element Type Section Classification
Name (ft)
Comb 4- Special Moment W18X8
Story1 C12 31 37.60758 Compact
1 Frame 6
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Analysis and Design Parameters
Provision Analysis 2nd Order Reduction
Direct General 2nd Tau-b
LRFD
Analysis Order Fixed
Section Properties
A (ft²) J (ft⁴) I33 (ft⁴) I22 (ft⁴) Av3 (ft²) Av2 (ft²)
0.00019
0.1757 0.073785 0.008439 0.1187 0.0613
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Design Properties
S33 (ft³) S22 (ft³) Z33 (ft³) Z22 (ft³) r33 (ft) r22 (ft) Cw (ft⁶)
0.096241 0.018247 0.107639 0.028009 0.64804 0.21917 0.004567
Material Properties
E (kip/ft²) fy (kip/ft²) Ry Cpr α
4176000 7200 1.1 1.4 NA
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Demand/Capacity (D/C) Ratio Eqn.(H1-1b)
D/C Ratio
(Pr /2Pc ) + (Mr33 /Mc33 ) + (Mr22 /Mc22 )
=
0.85 = 0.027 + 0.823 + 3.075E-04
Shear Design
Vu Force (kip) ϕVn Capacity (kip) Stress Ratio
Major
26.639 264.96 0.101
Shear
Minor
0.02 461.538 4.435E-05
Shear
Element Details
Unique Location
Level Element Combo Element Type Section Classification
Name (ft)
Comb 4- Special Moment W21X9
TOP B12 30 0.7507 Compact
1 Frame 3
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Analysis and Design Parameters
Provision Analysis 2nd Order Reduction
Direct General 2nd Tau-b
LRFD
Analysis Order Fixed
Section Properties
A (ft²) J (ft⁴) I33 (ft⁴) I22 (ft⁴) Av3 (ft²) Av2 (ft²)
0.00029
0.1896 0.099826 0.00448 0.1088 0.087
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Design Properties
S33 (ft³) S22 (ft³) Z33 (ft³) Z22 (ft³) r33 (ft) r22 (ft) Cw (ft⁶)
0.110918 0.01277 0.127894 0.020081 0.72564 0.15373 0.00331
Material Properties
E (kip/ft²) fy (kip/ft²) Ry Cpr α
4176000 7200 1.1 1.4 NA
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Lltb Kltb Cb
0 1 1
Shear Design
Vu Force (kip) ϕVn Capacity (kip) Stress Ratio
Major
35.532 375.84 0.095
Shear
Minor
0.003 422.852 6.626E-06
Shear
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Combination Moments (kip-ft) Normal Forces (kips)
Structural Analysis
Beam-Column Characteristics:
Beam Section: W 18x86
Ix: 1530 in³, Iy: 175 in³
K1: 1 (For non-sway)
rx: 7.77 in, ry: 2.63 in
Load Combinations Analysis:
Pe1:
Pe1: 7839.955 kips
Pr (initially): 26.72 kips
B1: 1.00342
Pe2:
k2: 1.76,
k2 L: 415.7481 in
Pe2: 2530.977 kips
B2: 1.01067
B Average: 1.007045
Mntx: 369.223 kips-ft
Pr Calculation: 26.90824 kips
Mr Calculation: 373.1625 kips-ft
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Lc/r and Stability Check:
Lc/ry (For one section): 89.81767
Lc/rx (For column): 60.80309
ϕ Fcr: 25.2 (table 4-14)
A: 19.1 in²
Pc: 481.32 kips
Pr/Pc: 0.055905 (less than 0.2, indicating stability)
Pr/2Pc+[(Mrx/Mcx)+(Mry/Mcy)]:
ϕ Mpx for W18x86: 698
Pr/2Pc+[(Mrx/Mcx)+(Mry/Mcy)]: 0.562569 (less than 1, indicating safety)
Load Combinations:
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Combination Moments (kip-ft) Normal Forces (kips)
Beam-Column Characteristics:
Beam Section: W 18x86
Ix: 1530 in³, Iy: 175 in³
K1: 1 (For non-sway)
rx: 7.77 in, ry: 2.63 in
Lc (for one section): 69.29134 in
Lc (for the whole beam): 688.9764 in
Lc/ry (For one section): 26.34652
Lc/rx (For whole beam): 88.67135
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Mr Calculation: 471.7036 kips-ft
Lc/r and Stability Check:
Lc/r (For one section):
rx: 7.77 in, ry: 2.63 in
Lc (for one section): 69.29134 in
Lc (for the whole beam): 688.9764 in
Lc/ry (For one section): 26.34652
Lc/rx (For whole beam): 88.67135
ϕ Fcr: 25.5 (table 4-14)
A: 19.1 in²
Pc: 487.05 kips
Pr/Pc: 0.141824 (less than 0.2, indicating stability)
Pr/2Pc+[(Mrx/Mcx)+(Mry/Mcy)]:
ϕ Mpx for W18x86: 698
Pr/2Pc+[(Mrx/Mcx)+(Mry/Mcy)]: 0.746705<1 section is safe
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