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Structural Analysis Notes

This document provides an overview of structural engineering concepts including the engineering design process, structural analysis, structural forms, common structural elements like beams and columns, types of structures such as trusses and frames, codes and standards for structural design, and load types including dead and live loads. It contains detailed descriptions and examples of these fundamental structural engineering topics.

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UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

Department of Civil Engineering

Structural Analysis

(Class Notes)

Compiled By:
Mr. GAZANA L.
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Engineering Technology

Chapter (1): Introduction to Structural Engineering Concepts


1.Engineering Design Process
Conceptual Stage:

 Needs are identified


then objectives are
expressed to meet these
needs
 Input from:
o Clients
o Governmental
regulatory
agencies
o Architects,
planners, and
engineers
Preliminary Design Stage:

 Creative ideas by the


engineers
 Keep in mind
construction aspects
 Thorough consideration of expected loads on the structure at all construction stages
and during occupancy of the finished structures.
 Sizing of structural elements for safety and serviceability
 Architectural Constraints
o Simplicity & Duplication
o Fabrication & Construction Procedures
 Preliminary design approximate theories of structural analysis are used to minimize
time during this phase
Selection Stage:

 At this stage, all alternatives


are presented and all parties
involved participate in the
selection stage so the final
design stage can begin
Final Design Stage:

 Loads are determined in


greater accuracy than the
preliminary stage.
 All oloading combinations
Sizing of Members are
examined Figure 1-1: Summary of structural engineering design process
o Detailing stage.
in this
 Structural analysis is carried
o Quality
with greater of workmanship
accuracy than the
o Design/building
preliminary codes used.
stage with the
o Bill of
elimination ofMaterials
all
approximations
o Total Cost
 The results are presented in
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2. Structural Analysis

Structural Analysis: the determination of the structural response to specific loads and
actions.
 Response: measured by establishing the forces and deformations throughout the
structure
 Analysis: based on engineering mechanics theory, laboratory research, experience,
and engineering judgement
3. Structural Form
The form of the structure depends on many considerations as:

 Functional requirements
 Aesthetic (Beauty) requirement
 Surface and subsurface conditions
 Material availability
 Construction Expertise
 Economical limitations
 Environmental impact
 Safety
4. Structural Elements:

1. Tie Rods:

 Subjected to tensile force only.


 They are slender.
 They are referred to as “tie rods” and “bracing ties”
 They are made from bars, angles, and channels.
 Strength is limited only by material strength

Figure 1-2: Tie Rods

2. Beams:

 Usually straight, horizontal members used to resist bending moments and shear
forces.
 Classified to the way they are supported.
 Resist shear force and bending moment.

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Figure 1-3: Steel and concrete beams

3. Columns:

 Vertical elements resisting axial compressive loads.


 When subjected to both bending moments and axial load, they are referred to as
“beam column”
 Susceptible to buckling which limits the strength of the member

Figure 1-4: Steel and concrete columns

1.5 Types of Structures:

Combination of structural elements is referred to as a “structural system”. Some Examples


are:

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1. Trusses:

 Used for large spanned structures.


 Consist of slender elements arranged in a triangular fashion.
 Two major types: Planner and Space.
 Convert outside loads to compression and tension forces in members.

Figure 1-5: Steel and timber trusses

2. Cables and arches:

 Used to span long distances.


 Cables are flexible and carry the loads in tension.
 Arch achieves its strength in compression.
 Arch must be rigid.

Figure 1-6: Cables and arches

3. Frames:

 Composed of beams and columns that are pinned or fixed.


 Extents in two or three dimensions.
 Its strength is derived from the moment interaction between beams and columns.

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 Economical when using small beams and larger columns due to beam column action.

Figure 1-7: Steel and concrete frames

4. Surface Structures:

 Made from materials (flexible or rigid) having very small thickness compared to its
other dimensions.
 They take several shapes like “thin plates” or “shells”.
 They support loads mainly in tension or compression with very little bending.
 Three-Dimensional

Figure 1-8: Examples of surface structures

6. Codes and Loads types and categories:

1. Codes:
 The design loading for structures is often specified in codes such as:
o Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ASCE 7-16
o International Building Code – 2018 (IBC-2018)

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Figure 1-9: ASCE and IBC codes

 Design codes provide detailed technical standards used to establish actual structural
design. Some Examples:
o Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete by American Concrete
Institute (ACI)
o Steel Construction Manual, by American Institute of Steel Construction
(AISC)
o British Standards (BS)
o EURO Code (European Code)

Figure 1-10: ACI and AISC codes

2. Load Types:
 Concentrated loads:
o Applied over relatively small area
o Examples: Column loads, Vehicular wheel load

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Figure 1-11: Concentrated load

 Line loads:
o Distributed along a narrow strip of the structure
o Examples: Beam self-weight, weight of wall or partition

Figure 1-12: Line load

 Surface loads:
o Distributed over an area of the structure
o Examples: floor and roof loads

Figure 1-13: Surface load

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3. Load Categories:
 Dead Load:
o Weight of the various structural members and the weights of any objects that
are permanently attached to the structures.
o For a building, dead loads include weight of:

 Roof Slab  Walls


 Floor Slab  Windows
 Beams  Plumbing
 Girders  Electrical Fixtures
 Columns  Ducts
o The dead loads can be calculated knowing the densities and dimensions of the
structural components.
o The unit weights of typical building materials can be found in codes and
standards.
o For loads associated with service equipment, they can be obtained from the
manufactures.
o They are usually small for small structures and errors can be neglected. Yet,
for multistory structures the error is high and cannot be ignored.

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 Live Loads:
o Vertical loads due to human occupancy, snow, rain ponding, furniture,
partition walls and moveable equipment.
o Horizontal (lateral) loads due to wind, earthquake, water pressure,
blast/explosion, collision, etc.
o Loads produced through construction or occupancy of the
structure.
o They can be caused by weights of objects temporarily placed on a structure,
moving vehicles, or natural forces.
o Can be categorized to:
 Occupancy loads of buildings (ASCE-7)
 Traffic loads for bridges (AASHTO)
 Impact loads
 Applied over a very short period of time
 Have greater effect on the structure
o Moving loads:
 Dynamic significance.
 Change over a period of time.
o Codes have established its data based on studying the history of such loads.
o Types of live loads:
 Building Loads  Snow Load
 Highway Bridge Loads  Earthquake Loads
 Railroad Bridge Loads  Hydrostatic Pressure
 Impact Loads  Soil Pressure
 Wind Loads  Other Environmental Loads
 Floors are assumed to be under uniform live loads which depend on the purpose for
which the building is designed.
 These loads are usually tabulated in adapted code.
 These values include some protection against overloading, emergency situations,
construction loads, and serviceability requirements due to vibration.
 Environmental loads:
o Snow and ice loads
o Rain loads
 Accumulation of rainwater on flat roof (ponding)
 Avoid by providing (2%) slope and design adequate drainage.
o Wind loads
 Causes forces, vibrations, and (in some cases) instability
 Depends on
 Wind speed
 Mass density of the air
 Location of the structure
 Geometry of the structure
 Vibrational characteristics of the system

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o Earthquake
loads
 It is the common dynamic loading associated with the ground
movement
 It affects the base of the structure
 The rest of the structure is affected due to inertia
 Creates horizontal shear forces and deflections
 Depends on
 Nature of the ground movement
 The inertia response of the structure

Figure 1-14: Types of loads

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Chapter (2): Beam Analysis


1. Loading on Beams:
2. Loading Types:
The loading on beam can be categorized to (Figure 2-1):

 Concentrated Load
o Concentrated Force
o Concentrated Moment
 Distributed Load
o Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)
o Linearly Varying Distributed Load (LVDU)

Figure 2-1: Loading types on beams

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3. Support Types:
Supports on beams transfer the loads to the following structural member (usually a column)
Three major types (Figure 2-2):

 Roller  Vertical reaction only


 Hinge  Vertical and horizontal reaction
 Fixed  Vertical and horizontal reaction + a bending moment

Figure 2-2: Beam reaction types

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Figure 2-3: Beam reaction types (Continued)

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4. Beam Types:
Beams can be divided into (Figure 2-4):

 Statically determinate beams:  Statically indeterminate beams:


 Simply supported beams  Continuous beam
 One-sided over-hanging beam  End-supported cantilever
 Two-sided over-hanging beam  Fixed at both ends
 Cantilever beam

Figure 2-4: Beam types

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5. Beam Reactions:
 Reactions on beams are developed due to the applications of the various loads on
the beam.
 The reactions can be calculated (determinate beams only) by applying the three
equations of equilibrium after drawing the free body diagram of the beam.
 The three equations of equilibrium are:

 F 0
x
 F 0 y (2-1)
 M 0

Figure 2-5: Beam reaction types

2.6 Sign Convention:


The positive sign convention used throughout the course is summarized in Figure 2-6. The
positive x-direction is taken to the right, the positive y-direction is taken upward, and the
positive moment is taken in the counter-clockwise direction.

Figure 2-6:The positive sign convention for forces and moment

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2.7 Examples:
Example
(1):

Solution:

Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

Solution:

Example (4):

Solution:

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Example (5):

Solution:

2.8 Internal Forces in Beams:


Internal forces were defined as the forces and couples exerted on a portion of the
structure by the rest of the structure.

Figure 2-7: Sign convention for axial force, shear force, and bending moment

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1. Procedure for Analysis


The procedure for determining internal forces at a specified location on a beam can be
summarized as follows:
1 Compute the support reactions by applying the equations of equilibrium and
condition (if any) to the free body of the entire beam. In cantilever beams, this step
can be avoided by selecting the free, or externally unsupported, portion of the
beam for analysis.
2 Pass a section perpendicular to the centroidal axis of the beam at the point where
the internal forces are desired, thereby cutting the beam into two portions.
3 Although either of the two portions of the beam can be used for computing internal
forces, we should select the portion that will require the least amount of
computational effort, such as the portion that does not have any reactions acting on
it or that has the least number of external loads and reactions applied to it.
4 Determine the axial force at the section by algebraically summing the components in
the direction parallel to the axis of the beam of all the external loads and support
reactions acting on the selected portion.
5 Determine the shear at the section by algebraically summing the components in the
direction perpendicular to the axis of the beam of all the external loads and reactions
acting on the selected portion.
6 Determine the bending moment at the section by algebraically summing the
moments about the section of all the external forces plus the moments of any
external couples acting on the selected portion.
7 To check the calculations, values of some or all of the internal forces may be
computed by using the portion of the beam not utilized in steps 4 through 6. If the
analysis has been performed correctly, then the results based on both left and right
portions must be identical.

For the following examples, determine the axial forces, shears, and bending moments at
points A and B of the structure shown.

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2.8.2 Examples:
Example (1):

Solution:

Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

Solution:

Example (4):

Solution:

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Example (5):

Solution:

Example (6):

Solution:

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9. Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams:

1. Procedure for Analysis


The following step-by-step procedure can be used for constructing the shear and bending
moment diagrams for beams by applying the foregoing relationships between the loads, the
shears, and the bending moments.
1 Calculate the support reactions.
2 Construct the shear diagram as follows:
a. Determine the shear at the left end of the beam. If no concentrated load is
applied at this point, the shear is zero at this point; go to step 2(b).
Otherwise, the ordinate of the shear diagram at this point changes abruptly
from zero to the magnitude of the concentrated force. Recall that an upward
force causes the shear to increase, whereas a downward force causes the shear
to decrease.
b. Proceeding from the point at which the shear was computed in the previous
step toward the right along the length of the beam, identify the next point at
which the numerical value of the ordinate of the shear diagram is to be
determined. Usually, it is necessary to determine such values only at the ends
of the beam and at points at which the concentrated forces are applied and
where the load distributions change.
c. Determine the ordinate of the shear diagram at the point selected in step 2(b)
(or just to the left of it, if a concentrated load acts at the point) by adding
algebraically the area under the load diagram between the previous point and
the point currently under consideration to the shear at the previous point (or
just to the right of it, if a concentrated force act at the point).
d. Determine the shape of the shear diagram between the previous point and the
point currently under consideration, (that the slope of the shear diagram at a
point is equal to the load intensity at that point).
e. If no concentrated force is acting at the point under consideration, then
proceed to step 2(f). Otherwise, determine the ordinate of the shear diagram
just to the right of the point by adding algebraically the magnitude of the
concentrated load to the shear just to the left of the point. Thus, the shear
diagram at this point changes abruptly by an amount equal to the magnitude
of the concentrated force.
f. If the point under consideration is not located at the right end of the beam,
then return to step 2(b). Otherwise, the shear diagram has been completed. If
the analysis has been carried out correctly, then the value of shear just to the
right of the right end of the beam must be zero, except for the round-off
errors.
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a. Determine the bending moment at the left end of the beam. If no couple is
applied at this point, the bending moment is zero at this point; go to step
3(b). Otherwise, the ordinate of the bending moment diagram at this point
changes abruptly from zero to the magnitude of the moment of the couple.
Recall that a clockwise couple causes the bending moment to increase,
whereas a counterclockwise couple causes the bending moment to decrease at
its point of application.
b. Proceeding from the point at which the bending moment was computed in
the
previous step toward the right along the length of the beam, identify the next
point at which the numerical value of the ordinate of the bending moment
diagram is to be determined. It is usually necessary to determine such values
only at the points where the numerical values of shear were computed in step
2, where the couples are applied, and where the maximum and minimum
values of bending moment occur. In addition to the points of application of
couples, the maximum and minimum values of bending moment occur at
points where the shear is zero. At a point of zero shear, if the shear changes
from positive to the left to negative to the right, the slope of the bending
moment diagram will change from positive to the left of the point to negative
to the right of it; that is, the bending moment will be maximum at this point.
Conversely, at a point of zero shear, where the shear changes from negative to
the left to positive to the right, the bending moment will be minimum. For
most common loading conditions, such as concentrated loads and uniformly
and linearly distributed loads, the points of zero shear can be located by
considering the geometry of the shear diagram. However, for some cases of
linearly distributed loads, as well as for nonlinearly distributed loads, it
becomes necessary to locate the points of zero shear by solving the expressions
for shear.
c. Determine the ordinate of the bending moment diagram at the point selected
in step 3(b) (or just to the left of it, if a couple acts at the point) by adding
algebraically the area under the shear diagram between the previous point and
the point currently under consideration to the bending moment at the
previous point (or just to the right of it, if a couple acts at the point).
d. Determine the shape of the bending moment diagram between the previous
point and the point currently under consideration (the slope of the bending
moment diagram at a point is equal to the shear at that point).
e. If no couple is acting at the point under consideration, then proceed to
step
3(f). Otherwise, determine the ordinate of the bending moment diagram just
to the right of the point by adding algebraically the magnitude of the moment
of the couple to the bending moment just to the left of the point. Thus, the
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bending moment diagram at this point changes abruptly by an amount equal


to the magnitude of the moment of the couple.
f. If the point under consideration is not located at the right end of the beam,
then return to step 3(b). Otherwise, the bending moment diagram has
been
completed. If the analysis has been carried out correctly, then the value of
bending moment just to the right of the right end of the beam must be
zero, except for the round-off errors.
The foregoing procedure can be used for constructing the shear and bending moment
diagrams by proceeding from the left end of the beam to its right end, as is currently the
common practice. However, if we wish to construct these diagrams by proceeding from the
right end of the beam toward the left, the procedure essentially remains the same except
that downward forces must now be considered to cause increase in shear, counterclockwise
couples are now considered to cause increase in bending moment, and vice versa.

For the following examples, draw the shear and bending moment diagrams
and the qualitative deflected shape for the beam shown.

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2.9.2 Examples:
Example (1):

Solution:

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Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

Solution:

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Example (4):

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Example (5):

Solution:

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Example (6):

Solution:

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Example (7):

Solution:

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2.10 Problems:

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Chapter (3): Truss Analysis


3.1 Introduction:
Truss is an assemblage of straight members connected at their ends by flexible
connections to form a rigid configuration. Because of their light weight and high strength,
trusses are widely used, and their applications range from supporting bridges and roofs of
buildings to being support structures in space stations. Modern trusses are constructed by
connecting members, which usually consist of structural steel or aluminum shapes or wood
struts, to gusset plates by bolted or welded connections.
If all the members of a truss and the applied loads lie in a single plane, the truss is
called a plane truss. Plane trusses are commonly used for supporting decks of bridges
and
roofs of buildings.

Figure 3-1: Common roof trusses

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2. Assumptions for Analysis of Trusses:


The analysis of trusses is usually based on the following simplifying assumptions:

1 All members are connected only at their ends by frictionless hinges in plane
trusses and by frictionless ball-and-socket joints in space trusses.
2 All loads and support reactions are applied only at the joints.
3 The centroidal axis of each member coincides with the line connecting the centers of
the adjacent joints.
3. Method of Joints:

1. Procedure for Analysis


The following step-by-step procedure can be used for the analysis of statically determinate
simple plane trusses by the method of joints.
1 Check the truss for static determinacy. If the truss is found to be statically
determinate and stable, proceed to step 2. Otherwise, end the analysis at this stage.
2 Determine the slopes of the inclined members (except the zero-force members) of the
truss.
3 Draw a free-body diagram of the whole truss, showing all external loads and
reactions.
4 Examine the free-body diagram of the truss to select a joint that has no more than
two unknown forces (which must not be collinear) acting on it. If such a joint is
found, then go directly to the next step. Otherwise, determine reactions by applying
the three equations of equilibrium and the equations of condition (if any) to the
free body of the whole truss; then select a joint with two or fewer unknowns, and go
to the next step.
5 a. Draw a free-body diagram of the selected joint, showing tensile forces by arrows
pulling away from the joint and compressive forces by arrows pushing into the joint.
It is usually convenient to assume the unknown member forces to be tensile.
b. Determine the unknown forces by applying the two equilibrium equations (x
and y direction). A positive answer for a member force means that the
member is in tension, as initially assumed, whereas a negative answer
indicates that the member is in compression.
If at least one of the unknown forces acting at the selected joint is in
the horizontal or vertical direction, the unknowns can be conveniently
determined by satisfying the two equilibrium equations by inspection of the
joint on the free-body diagram of the truss.

6 If all the desired member forces and reactions have been determined, then go to the
next step. Otherwise, select another joint with no more than two unknowns, and
return to step 5.

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7- If the reactions were determined in step 4 by using the equations of equilibrium and
condition of the whole truss, then apply the remaining joint equilibrium equations
that have not been utilized so far to check the calculations. If the reactions were
computed by applying the joint equilibrium equations, then use the equilibrium
equations of the entire truss to check the calculations. If the analysis has been
performed correctly, then these extra equilibrium equations must be satisfied.
For the following examples, find the forces in the members of the truss and indicate if the
member is in tension or compression.

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3.3.2 Examples:
Example (1):

Solution:

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Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

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Example (4):

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5. Method of Sections:

1. Procedure for Analysis:


The following step-by-step procedure can be used for determining the member forces of
statically determinate plane trusses by the method of sections.

1. Select a section that passes through as many members as possible whose forces are
desired, but not more than three members with unknown forces. The section should
cut the truss into two parts.
2. Although either of the two portions of the truss can be used for computing the
member forces, we should select the portion that will require the least amount of
computational effort in determining the unknown forces. To avoid the necessity for
the calculation of reactions, if one of the two portions of the truss does not have any
reactions acting on it, then select this portion for the analysis of member forces and
go to the next step. If both portions of the truss are attached to external supports,
then calculate reactions by applying the equations of equilibrium and condition (if
any) to the free body of the entire truss. Next, select the portion of the truss for
analysis of member forces that has the least number of external loads and reactions
applied to it.
3. Draw the free-body diagram of the portion of the truss selected, showing all external
loads and reactions applied to it and the forces in the members that have been cut
by the section. The unknown member forces are usually assumed to be tensile and
are, therefore, shown on the free-body diagram by arrows pulling away from the
joints.
4. Determine the unknown forces by applying the three equations of equilibrium. To
avoid solving simultaneous equations, try to apply the equilibrium equations in such
a manner that each equation involves only one unknown. This can sometimes be
achieved by using the alternative systems of equilibrium equations (Sum of moment
equations) instead of the usual two-force summations and a moment summation
system of equations.
5. Apply an alternative equilibrium equation, which was not used to compute member
forces, to check the calculations. This alternative equation should preferably involve
all three-member forces determined by the analysis. If the analysis has been
performed correctly, then this alternative equilibrium equation must be satisfied.

For the following examples, use the method of sections to solve for the required members
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3.5.2 Examples:
Example (1):

Solution:

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Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

Members: EI, JI
Solution:

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Example (4):

Members: FE, EC
Solution:

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Chapter (4): Frame Analysis


1. Types of Frame Structures:
Frame structures are the structures having the combination of beam, column and slab to
resist the lateral and gravity loads. These structures are usually used to overcome the large
moments developing due to the applied loading. Frames structures can be differentiated
into:
1 Rigid frame structure: which are further subdivided into:
a. Pin ended
b. Fixed ended
2 Braced frame structure: which is further subdivided into:
a. Gabled frames
b. Portal frames

4.1.1 Rigid Structural Frame


The word rigid means ability to resist the deformation. Rigid frame structures can be
defined as the structures in which beams & columns are made monolithically and act
collectively to resist the moments which are generating due to applied load. Rigid frame
structure provides more stability. This type of frame structures resists the shear, moment
and torsion more effectively than any other type of frame structures. That’s why this frame
system is used in world’s most astonishing building Burj Al-Arab.

Figure 4-1: Braced Structural Frame

Pin Ended Rigid Structural Frames:


A pinned ended rigid frame system usually has pins as their support conditions. This frame
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Figure 4-2: Pin Ended Rigid Structural Frame

Fix Ended Rigid Frame Structure:


In this type of rigid frame systems end conditions are usually fixed.

Figure 4-3: Fixed Ended Rigid Structural Frame

4.1.2 Braced Structural Frames


In this frame system (Figure 4-4), bracing is usually provided between beams and columns
to increase their resistance against the lateral forces and side-ways forces due to applied
load. Bracing is usually done by placing the diagonal members between the beams and
columns. This frame system provides more efficient resistance against the earthquake and
wind forces. This frame system is more effective than rigid frame system.

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Figure 4-4: Braced Structural Frame

Gabled Structural Frame:


Gable frame steel structure building is a typical construction system. Its upper structure
consists of steel of parapet, gutter, roof purlin, steel frame, and wall purlin, etc. This kind of
building offers a series of advantages and features.
1- This product is lightweight and its steel volume of bearing structure is in the range
of 20 kg to 50kg per square meter. Its dead weight ranges from 1/20 to 1/3
of
reinforced concrete structure. Therefore, this structure greatly reduces damages from
earthquake and lessens its foundation costs.
2- It comes with short construction period and high economic benefits.
3- The arrangement of columns is quite flexible.

Figure 4-5: Gabled Structural Frame

Portal Structural Frame:


Portal structural frames usually look like a door. This frame system is very much in use for
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Figure 4-6: Portal Structural Frame

3. Load path in Frame Structure:


It is a path through which the load of a frame structure is transmitted to the foundations.
In frame structures, usually load first transfers from slab to beams then to from beam to
columns, then from columns it transfers to the foundation.

Advantages of Frame Structures


One of the best advantages of frame structures is their ease in construction. it is very east
to teach the labor at the construction site.
Frame structures can be constructed rapidly.
Economy is also very important factor in the design of building systems. Frame structures
have economical designs.

Disadvantages of Frames:
In frames structures, span lengths are usually restricted to 40 ft when normal reinforced
concrete. Otherwise spans greater than that, can cause lateral deflections.

4. Comparison of Frame structures with Normal Load bearing Traditional High Rise
Building:
Selection of frame structures for the high rise building is due to their versatility and
advantages over the normal traditional load bearing structures. These include the following:
1 Actually the performance of load bearing structures is usually dependent on the mass
of structures. To fulfill this requirement of load bearing structures, there is the need
of increase in volume of structural elements (walls, slab).this increase in volume of
the structural elements leads toward the construction of thick wall. Due to such a
type of construction, labor and construction cost increases. in construction of thick
wall there will be the need of great attention, which will further reduce the speed of
construction.
2 If we make the contrast of load bearing structures with the framed structures,
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loads. Frame structures can be rehabilitated at any time. Different services can be
provided in frame structures. Thus the frame structures are flexible in use.

5. Frame Reactions:
For the following examples, calculate the reactions at the frame supports.

6.Examples:
Example (1):

Solution:

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Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

Solution:

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Example (4):

Solution:

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2. Internal Forces in Frames:

1.Examples:
Example (1):

A  Pin, D  Roller
Solution:

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Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

A  Fixed, C  Roller
Solution:

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3. Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams:

1. Procedure for Analysis:


The following step-by-step procedure can be used for determining the member end forces
as well as the shears, bending moments, and axial forces in members of plane statically
determinate frames:

1. Check for static determinacy. Using the procedure described in the preceding section,
determine whether or not the given frame is statically determinate. If the frame is
found to be statically determinate and stable, proceed to step 2. Otherwise, end the
analysis at this stage.
2. Determine the support reactions. Draw a free-body diagram of the entire frame, and
determine reactions by applying the equations of equilibrium and any equations of
condition that can be written in terms of external reactions only (without involving
any internal member forces). For some internally unstable frames, it may not be
possible to express all the necessary equations of condition exclusively in terms of
external reactions; therefore, it may not be possible to determine all the reactions.
However, some of the reactions for such structures can usually be calculated from the
available equations.
3. Determine member end forces. It is usually convenient to specify the directions of the
unknown forces at the ends of the members of the frame by using a common
structural (or global) X Y coordinate system, with the X and Y axes oriented in the
horizontal (positive to the right) and vertical (positive upward) directions,
respectively. Draw free-body diagrams of all the members and joints of the structure.
These free-body diagrams must show, in addition to any external loads and support
reactions, all the internal forces being exerted upon the member or the joint.
Remember that a rigid joint is capable of transmitting two force components and a
couple, a hinged joint can transmit two force components, and a roller joint can
transmit only one force component. If there is a hinge at an end of a member, the
internal moment at that end should be set equal to zero. Any load acting at a joint
should be shown on the free-body diagrams of the joint, not at the ends of the
members connected to the joint. The senses of the member end forces are not known
and can be arbitrarily assumed. However, it is usually convenient to assume the
senses of the unknown forces at member ends in the positive X and Y directions and
of the unknown couples as counterclockwise. The senses of the internal forces and
couples on the free-body diagrams of joints must be in directions opposite to those
assumed on the member ends in accordance with Newton’s third law. Compute
the member end forces as follows:
a. Select a member or a joint with three or fewer unknowns.

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b. Determine the unknown forces and moments by applying the three equations
of equilibrium to the free body of the member or joint selected in step 3(a).
c. If all the unknown forces, moments, and reactions have been determined, then
proceed to step 3(d). Otherwise, return to step 3(a).
d. Since the support reactions were calculated in step 2 by using the equations of
equilibrium and condition of the entire structure, there should be some
equations remaining that have not been utilized so far. The number of leftover
equations should be equal to the number of reactions computed in step 2. Use
these remaining equations to check the calculations. If the analysis has been
carried out correctly, then the remaining equations must be satisfied.

For some types of frames, a member or a joint that has a number of unknowns
less than or equal to the number of equilibrium equations may not be found to
start or continue the analysis. In such a case, it may be necessary to write
equilibrium equations in terms of unknowns for two or more free bodies and
solve the equations simultaneously to determine the unknown forces and
moments.

4. For each member of the frame, construct the shear, bending moment, and axial force
diagrams as follows:
a. Select a member (local) xy coordinate system with origin at either end of the
member and x axis directed along the centroidal axis of the member. The
positive direction of the y axis is chosen so that the coordinate system is right-
handed, with the z axis pointing out of the plane of the paper.
b. Resolve all the external loads, reactions, and end forces acting on the member
into components in the x and y directions (i.e., in the directions parallel and
perpendicular to the centroidal axis of the member). Determine the total
(resultant) axial force and shear at each end of the member by algebraically
adding the x components and y components, respectively, of the forces acting
at each end of the member.
c. Construct the shear and bending moment diagrams for the member by using
the procedure described before. The procedure can be applied to non-
horizontal members by considering the member end at which the origin of the
xy coordinate system is located as the left end of the member (with x axis
pointing toward the right) and the positive y direction as the upward
direction.
d. Construct the axial force diagram showing the variation of axial force along
the length of the member. Such a diagram can be constructed by using the
method of sections. Proceeding in the positive x direction from the member
end at which the origin of the xy coordinate system is located, sections are
passed after each successive change in loading along the length of the member
to determine the equations for the axial force in terms of x. According to the
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sign convention adopted before, the external forces acting in the negative x
direction (causing tension at the section) are considered to be positive. The
values of axial forces determined from these equations are plotted as ordinates
against x to obtain the axial force diagram.
5. Draw a qualitative deflected shape of the frame. Using the bending moment diagrams
constructed in step 4, draw a qualitative deflected shape for each member of the
frame. The deflected shape of the entire frame is then obtained by connecting the
deflected shapes of the individual members at joints so that the original angles
between the members at the rigid joints are maintained and the support conditions
are satisfied. The axial and shear deformations, which are usually negligibly small as
compared to the bending deformations, are neglected in sketching the deflected
shapes of frames.

It should be noted that the bending moment diagrams constructed by using the
procedure described in step 4(c) will always show moments on the compression sides of the
members. For example, at a point along a vertical member, if the left side of the member is
in compression, then the value of the moment at that point will appear on the left side.
Since the side of the member on which a moment appears indicates the direction of the
moment, it is not necessary to use plus and minus signs on the moment diagrams. When
designing reinforced concrete frames, the moment diagrams are sometimes drawn on the
tension sides of the members to facilitate the placement of steel bars used to reinforce
concrete that is weak in tension. A tension-side moment diagram can be obtained by simply
inverting (i.e., rotating through 180 degrees about the member’s axis) the corresponding
compression-side moment diagram. Only compression-side moment diagrams are considered
in this text.

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4.3.2 Examples:
Example (1):

Solution:

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Example (2):

Solution:

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Example (3):

Solution:

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Example (4):

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Chapter (5): Beam Deflection


1. Introduction:
The axis of a beam deflects from its initial position under action of applied forces.
Accurate values for these beam deflections are sought in many practical cases: elements of
machines must be sufficiently rigid to prevent misalignment and to maintain dimensional
accuracy under load; in buildings, floor beams cannot deflect excessively to avoid the
undesirable psychological effect of flexible floors on occupants and to minimize or prevent
distress in brittle-finish materials; likewise, information on deformation characteristics of
members is essential in the study of vibrations of machines as well as of stationary and
flight structures.
2. Factors Affecting Beam Deflections

Factor Symbol
Type
Span length Directly proportional
l
Applied load w Directly proportional

Modulus of Elasticity Inversely proportional

Moment of Inertia E Inversely

5.3 Calculating Beam Deflections: I proportional

Calculations of beam deflections will depend on the formulae provided in the cases below.

5.4 Examples:
Example (1):
For the beam shown in the figure below, calculate the deflection of the beam at the mid-
span.
Given: E  200 GPa, I  200 106 mm 4

Solution:

1m
w  5 kN/m  0.005 kN/mm, L  5 m  5000 E  200 GPa  200
 1000 mm, kN/mm 2
mm5 0.005 kN/mm 5000 mm 4
5 wl 4
   1.017 mm
384 EI 384 200 kN/mm 2 200106 mm 4 

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Example (2):
For the beam shown in the figure below, calculate the deflection of the beam at the free
end.
Given: E  90 GPa, I  100 10 6 mm 4 E  90GPa, I  100106 mm 4

Solution:

P1  10 P2  20 l  6 m  6000 mm I  100106
kN
x  2 m  2000kNmm b  4 m
mm 4
 4000 mm E  90 GPa  90
kN/mm2
P1
1 
6EI 2l 3  3l 2 x  x 3

10 kN 
 
6 90 kN/mm 2
10010 6
mm 4 2 6000 mm 3
 3 6000 mm 
2
2000 mm   2000 mm 
3


Pb 2
 41.48
2  2
6EI
mm
3l  3x  b

 20 kN 4000 mm  6 90 3 6000 mm   3 2000 mm   4000
2

kN/mm2 100106 mm 4 
 47.41mm
mm 

  1   2  41.48 mm  47.41mm 88.88


 mm

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Example (3):
For the beam shown in the figure below, calculate the deflection of the beam at point C.
Given: E  100 GPa, I  120106 mm4

Solution:

1m
w  10 kN/m  0.01kN/mm l  5 m  5000 mm E  100 GPa  100
 1000 kN/mm 2
P  10 mm
x  2 m  2000 a  2 m  2000 mm I  120 106
kN mm mm 4
Pa
1 
x
6EIl
l2 x2


10 kN 2000 mm  2000 mm 
2

6 120 kN/mm 2 100106 mm 4 5000 mm  2


 2000 mm 
2

 2.33mm

wax 2 2
 2  6EIl l 
2

0.01kN/mm2000 mm2000 mm
x
 2 6 4
5000 mm 
2
 2000 mm 
2

6 120 kN/mm 10010 mm
 1.17 
mm

  1   2  2.33mm 1.17 mm 3.5 mm

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Example (4):
For the beam shown in the figure below, calculate the deflection of the beam at the mid-
span. Given: E  95GPa, I  100106 mm4

Solution:
1m
w 1  w 2  5 kN/m  0.005
 1000 kN/mm
l  6 m  6000 mmmm E  95 GPa  95 kN/mm 2
x  3 m  3000 mm a  2 m  2000 mm I  100106 mm 4

5 0.005 kN/mm 6000 mm 


4
5w l 4
 8.88
1  384EI
1
 384 95 kN/mm 2 100106 mm 4 
mm

 2  wa 2 l  x 
24EIl 4xl  2x 2  a 2


0.005 kN/mm 2000 mm  6000 mm  3000 mm  24
2


95 kN/mm 100 10
2 6
mm 4 6000 mm 


 4 3000 mm 6000 mm   2 3000 mm   2000 mm 
2 2

 2.19 mm

  1   2  8.88 mm  2.19 mm 11mm


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Chapter (6): Loads on Structures


1. Live Load Reduction:

1. Floors:
 For some types of buildings having very large floor areas, many codes will allow a
reduction in the uniform live load for a floor.
 The reason is that it is unlikely to that the prescribed live load will occur
simultaneously throughout the entire structure at any one time.
 ASCE7-02 allows a reduction of live load on a member having an influence area

(KLL

A T) of 400 ft2 (37.2 m2) or more. 4.57 


(SI) (6-1)
L  L ∘  0.25  K AT 
 LL

 15 
L  L ∘  0.25  K (USCU) (6-2)
 LL A T 
Where,
L = reduced design live load per square foot or square meter of area supported by the
member, > 0.5 Lo for 1 floor, > 0.4 Lo for 2 floors or more.

Lo = unreduced design live load per square foot or square meter of area supported by the member.

K LL = live load element factor.

A T = Tributary area in square meters or feet.

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NOTE:
Case Exception

Heavy Live Loads: Live loads for members supporting two


Live loads that exceed 4.79kN/m (100 lb/ft )
2 2
or more floors shall be permitted to be
shall not be reduced reduced by 20 percent.

Passenger Vehicle Garages: Live loads for members supporting two


The live loads shall not be reduced in or more floors shall be permitted to be
passenger vehicle garages. reduced by 20 percent.

Assembly Uses:
Live loads shall not be reduced in assembly -
uses.

Element
K LL
Interior columns 4
Exterior columns without cantilever slabs 4
Edge columns with cantilever slabs 3
Corner columns with cantilever slab 2
Edge beams without cantilever slabs 2
Interior beams 2
All other members not identified, 1
including:
Edge beams with cantilever slabs
Cantilever beams
One-way slabs
Two-way slabs
Members
without
provisions for
continuous
shear transfer
normal to
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Illustrating some of the elements in the table above, and referring to the plan in Figure 6-1 :
Element
Slabs Example
One-way slab S2
Two-way slab
Columns S3
Interior columns C4
Exterior
columns
C5
without
cantilever slabs
Edge columns with cantilever slabs B3
Corner
Interiorcolumns
beams with cantilever slab C2 – C5
Beams B2
Cantilever beams D1 – D2

Edge beams without cantilever slabs B5 – C5

Edge beams with cantilever slabs B3 – B4

Figure 6-1: Floor plan

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6.1.2 Roofs:
Ordinary flat, pitched, and curved roofs are permitted to be designed for a reduced roof live
load in accordance with equation (4-2) from ASCE-7
Lr  Lo R1 R2

(6-3)
0.58  L r  0.96 SI  (6-4)
Where
12  L r  20 USCU  (6-5)

2 2
2
2
L r : reduced roof live load per ft (m ) of horizontal projection in pounds per ft (kN/m )

The reduction factors R1 and R2 shall be determined as follows: For R1:

 1
for AT  200 ft 2

200 ft 2  AT  600 ft (USCU)
R  1.5  0.001AT
1
 0.6 for
2
AT  600 ft 2


for AT  18.58 m
 for 2
18.58 m 2  AT  55.74 m (SI)
R 1  11.2  0.011AT
 0.6 for
2
AT  55.74 m 2

And A T = Tributary area supported


for by structural member in square meters or feet. For R2:

F 4
 1 for
 for 4  F  12
R  1.2 
2
 0.6 (USCU)
0.05F
F  12
where, for a pitched roof,for
F = number of inches of rise per foot (in SI: F = 0.12 x slope,
with slope expressed in percentage points) and, for an arch or dome, F = rise-to-span ratio
multiplied by 32.
2. Tributary Areas for beams and columns:
 Definition:
o Beams: The area of slab that is supported by a particular beam is termed the
beam’s tributary area.
o Columns: the area surrounding the column that is bounded by the panel
centerlines
 Importance: to understand and determine the vertical loads transferred from slabs to
beams and columns
 Notes:
o Tributary area for interior columns is four time (4x) the tributary area typical
corner column.

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o Tributary area for beams surrounding a “square” slab share equal portion
of the load applied to that slab.
o For rectangular slabs, the load shared by the beams in the short direction is
triangular whereas the load shared by beams in the long direction is
trapezoidal.

Figure 6-2: Tributary areas for different columns

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Figure 6-3: Tributary areas for different slabs

6.2.1 Approximate Methods:


Slab loads transmitted to beams can be calculated from the areas limited by lines
bisecting the angles at the corners of any panel (tributary area). For convenience, these
loads can be assumed as uniformly distributed over the beam span with some
approximation techniques.
Assuming that:
w: Uniformly distributed load per unit area
L: Span of beams
x: Maximum distance of loading to the
desired beam

 Equivalent load for bending moment


w: calculations under the condition that the
load is distributed over the total span of
the beam with the maximum intensity at
mid span.

 Equivalent load for reaction and shear


w: force and bending moment calculations
for conditions not satisfied above.
where the values of  &  can be calculated from:

  1 1  2x 2 (6-6)
3 
L
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x (6-7)
  1 L
The following table contains some tabulated values for  & 

Table 1: Some tabulated values for ( & )

L/2x 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
𝛼 0.667 0.725 0.769 0.803 0.830 0.853 0.870 0.885 0.897 0.908 0.917
𝛽 0.5 0.544 0.582 0.615 0.642 0.667 0.688 0.706 0.722 0.737 0.75

  1 1 2x 2   1 x
3L  L

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3. Concepts in Structural Design:


 The design of any structure should account for safety, serviceability, and economy.
 Economy usually means less cost of construction materials resulting from smaller
sections in general.
 This amount corresponds to the cross section with the smallest weight per unit
length, which is the one with the smallest cross-sectional area.
 Other considerations, such as ease of construction, may ultimately affect the choice
of member size.
 Having established this objective, the engineer must decide how to do it safely, which
is where different approaches to design come into play.
 The fundamental requirement of structural design is that the required strength not
exceed the available strength; that is,

Required Strength  Available Strength

1. LRFD:
 Load factors are applied to the service loads, and a member is selected that will have
enough strength to resist the factored loads.
 In addition, the theoretical strength of the member is reduced by the application of a
resistance factor.
 The criterion that must be satisfied in the selection of a member is

Factored Load  Factored Strength

 In this expression, the factored load is actually the sum of all service loads to be
resisted by the member, each multiplied by its own load factor.
 The factored strength is the theoretical strength multiplied by a resistance
factor. So,
 Load  Load factor   Resistance  resistance factor

 The factored load is a failure load greater than the total actual service load, so the
load factors are usually greater than unity.
 However, the factored strength is a reduced, usable strength, and the resistance
factor if usually less than unity.
 The factored loads are the loads that bring the structure or member to its
limit.
 In terms of safety, this limit state can be fracture, yielding, or buckling, and the
factored resistance is the useful strength of the member, reduced from the theoretical
value by the resistance factor.
 The limit state can also be one of serviceability, such as a maximum acceptable
deflection.
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2. Load Combinations:
 We have seen that

 Load  Load factor   Resistance  resistance factor

 It can be written as
(6-8)
 i Qi  R n
Where:
 i : a load factor
Q i : applied load
 : resistance factor
R n : the nominal resistance or strength
 R n : the design strength

 The summation on the left side of the above expression is over the total number of
load effects (including, but not limited to, dead load and live load), where each load
effect can be associated with a different load factor.
 This can be obtained by what is known as “Load Combinations”
 Many structures will see most, if not all, the loads mentioned above sometime in
their life.
 The next challenge becomes how to combine the loads reasonably.
 A direct combination of all the loads at their maximum is not considered to be
probable.
 For example, it would not be reasonable to expect a full live load to occur
simultaneously with a full snow load during a design level wind storm.
 The design of a structural member entails the selection of a cross section that will
safely and economically resist the applied loads.

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6.3.3 LRFD Load Combinations:

1.4 D  F  1
1.2 D  F T   1.6 L  H   0.5(L r or S or R ) 2 
1.2D 1.6(L r or S or R )  (L or 0.5W ) 3
1.2D  1.0W 1.0L  0.5(L r or S or R )
4 
1.2D 1.0E 1.0L  0.2S
5
0.9D 1.6W 1.6H
6 
0.9D 1.0E 1.6H
7
Where: 
D = Dead load
F = Fluid Load
T = Self straining load
L = Live load
Lr = Roof live load
H = Lateral earth pressure, ground water pressure
S = Snow load
R = Rain load
W = Wind load
E =
Earthquake
load

Note:
Wind and earthquake loads will have compression and tensile components. For tensile, use
negative value and positive value for compression loads.

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6.3.4 Examples:

Example (1):
The various axial loads for a building column have been computed according to the
applicable building code with the following results:
dead load = 850 kN, load from roof = 250kN (roof live load), live load from floor = 1100
kN, compression wind = 350 kN, tensile wind = 290 kN, compression earthquake = 260 kN,
and tensile earthquake = 300 kN.
Determine the ultimate load on the column.

Solution:

D = 850 kN, F = 0 kN, T = 0 kN, L = 1100 kN, Lr = 250 kN, H = 0 kN, S = 0 kN, R = 0
kN, W = +350 kN (Compression) and -290 kN (Tensile), E = +260 kN (Compression) and
-300 kN (Tensile). After including all zero values of the loads in the load combinations, and
expanding the equations to their permutations, the equations are reduced to:

1.4D
1.2D 1.6L  0.5L r

1.2D 1.6L r  L
1.2D 1.6L r  0.5W tension
1.2D 1.6L r  0.5W compression

1.2D 1.0W tension 1.0L  0.5L r


1.2D 1.0W compression 1.0L  0.5L r

1.2D 1.0L

0.9D 1.6W tension

0.9D  1.6W compression

0.9D 1.0E tensile

0.9D  1.0E compression

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Substituting numerical values will lead to:

1.4850  1190 kN

1.2 850   1.6 1100   0.5 250   2905 kN

1.2 850   1.6 250   1100   2520 kN

1.2 850   1.6 250   0.5 290   1275 kN


 1595 kN
1.2 850   1.6 250   0.5 350 

1.2 850   1.0 290   1.0 1100   0.5 250   1955 kN

1.2 850   1.0 350   1.0 1100   0.5 250   2595 kN

1.2 850   1.0 1100   2120 kN

0.9 850   1.6 290   301 kN

0.9 850   1.6 350   1325


kN

0.9 850   1.0 300   465 kN

0.9 850   1.0 260   1025 kN

The ultimate load on the column = 2905 kN

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Example (2):
For the floor plan shown in the figure (1), if D = 3.4 kN/m2 and L = 2.4 kN/m2, find the
ultimate loads on:

 Columns A4, B3, and C4


 Beams B1 – C1 and C2 – D2

Figure 6-5: Floor plan for Error! Reference source not found.

Solution:
Column A4:
2

Column A4 is a corner column without cantilever slab  KLL = 1


2

AI < 37.2 m2  No Reduction


237.7 kN
Pu  1.2D  1.6L  A I  1.2 3.4   1.6 2.4  30

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Column B3:
2

Column B3 is an interior column  KLL =

4
2


4.57  live load reduction
4.57  2
LI > L37.2
A

m2 
0.25  Apply
A  2.4  0.25 
   1.1kN/m
o
 I 480

700.8 kN
Pu  1.2D  1.6L  A I  1.23.4  1.61.1120 

Column C4:
2

Column C4 is an exterior column without cantilever slabs  KLL = 4


2

AI > 37.2 m2  Apply live load reduction



4.57  4.57 
L  Lo  0.25  A I  2.4  0.25  240  1.31kN/m
2

 
370.6 kN
Pu  1.2D 1.6L  A I  1.2 3.4  1.6 1.31 60
  4.57 
4.57  2
L  Lo  0.25  A   2.4  0.25    1.31kN/m
  I  240 

Beam B1 – C1:

AT  12  2 5  2

 2 35m

Beam B 1 – C 1 is an edge beam without cantilever slabs  KLL = 2


AI  K A 
LL T 235 
70m2
AI > 37.2 m2  Apply live load reduction

4.57  4.57  2
L  Lo  0.25  A   2.4  0.25    1.89
  I 70 
kN/m
35.52 kN/m
W u  1.2D  1.6L   d  1.23.4  1.61.89 5
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w = 35.52 kN/m2, x = 5 m

1  2 5   x 5
2
2
 1  1   0.583
  1 1 2x  
    L 12
1  
 0.769
Equivalent 3
uniformly Ldistributed load for bending moment:
3
12
w eq   w  0.769 35.52   27.31 kN/m

Equivalent uniformly distributed load for shear force:

w eq   w  0.58335.52  20.72 kN/m


weq =  kN/m
weq =  kN/m
12 m 12 m

Beam C2 – D2:

AT  2 12  2  5  2

 2 70m

Beam C2 – D2 is an interior beam  KLL = 2


AI  K LL
A T 270
140m 2

AI > 37.2 m2  Apply live load reduction



4.57  4.57 
L  Lo  0.25  A I  2.4  0.25  140   1.59 kN/m
2

 
33.12 kN/m
W u  1.2D 1.6L   d  1.2 3.4  1.6 1.59  5
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1  2 5   x 5
2
2
  1  1  0.583
  1 1  2x  
    L 12
 1  
 0.769
Equivalent 3
uniformly Ldistributed load for bending moment:
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w eq   w  0.76933.12  25.47 kN/m

Equivalent uniformly distributed load for shear force:

w eq   w  0.58333.12   19.31 kN/m

weq =  kN/m


weq =  kN/m

12 m

12 m

Example (3):
For the 2nd floor plan shown in the figure below, assuming all slabs are 10 cm thick and:

 Concrete density () = 25 kN/m3


 Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping = 0.60 kN/m2
 Ceiling system = 0.30 kN/m2
 Roofing = 0.20 kN/m2
 Flooring = 0.35 kN/m2
1 Find the “ultimate load” on columns (A1), (B4), (C2)
2 Find the “ultimate load” on beams (A3 – A4), (C1 – C2), (B3 – C3)

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Solution:
Dead load calculation:

D   25kN/m3  10 m  0.60  0.30  0.35  2

 3.75kN/m
 100 
Summary of live load values from ASCE-7:
Occupancy Live load (kN/m2)
Office 2.40
Computer Lab 4.79
Classroom 1.92
Corridor above first floor 3.83
Library (reading room) 2.87
Dining room 4.79
Column A1:
AT  4  3  12
m2
Column A 1 is a corner column without cantilever slab  KLL = 1

A K  A  112  12 m 2
I LL T

AI <37.2 m2  No reduction
100 kN
Pu  1.2D  1.6L  A I  1.2 3.75   1.6 2.4 12

Column B4:
2

Column B4 is an exterior column without cantilever slabs  KLL = 4


A I Lib  K L L  AT Lib  4 12  48 m
2

AI > 37.2 m2  Apply live load reduction



4.57  4.57 
L  Lo  0.25  A I  2.87  0.25  48  2.61kN/m
2

 
104.10 kN
Pu Lib  1.2D  1.6L  AI Lib  1.23.75  1.62.6112 
Note: No reduction is allowed for dining room love load (ASCE-7)
2

145.97 kN
Pu Din  1.2D  1.6L  A I Din  1.23.75  1.64.7912 

P u  Pu Lib  Pu Din  104.10 145.97  250 kN

Column C2:

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AT Comp  AT Class  3  4  12 m
2

AT Corr  1 6  6 m
2

Column C2 is an interior column  KLL = 4


A I C omp  A I C lass  4 12  48 m
2

A I Corr  4  6  24 m
2

AI Comp, AI Class > 37.2 m2  Apply live


load reduction

4.57  4.57  2
L
A
Comp  L o  0.25
< 37.2
 4.79  0.25 
 loadreduction 48 
A I live   4.36 kN/m
I Corr  m  No
2



4.57  4.57 
L Class  Lo  
A I  1.92  0.25  48  1.75kN/m
2

 
0.25
2

137.7 kN
Pu Comp  1.2D  1.6L  A I Comp  1.23.75 
87.6 kN
P
1.6 4.36
u Class  1.2D
121.6L
  AI Class  1.23.75  1.61.7512 
63.77 kN
Pu Corr  1.2D 1.6L  A I Corr  1.2 3.75   1.6 3.83  6
  Pu  Pu Comp  Pu Class  Pu Corr  137.7  87.6  63.77  289 kN

Beam A3 – A4:

AT   2  8  3 2

 2 15m
AT Corr  1 6  6 m
2

Beam A3 – A4 is an edge beam without cantilever slab  KLL = 2


2

AI < 37.2 m2  No live load reduction


27.28 kN/m
W u  1.2D  1.6L   d  1.2 3.75   1.6 2.87  3
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w = 27.28 kN/m2, x = 3 m

  1 1  2x  2  11  2 3   x 3
2
  1  1  0.625
3  L    0.8125 L 8
3
Equivalent uniformly 8 distributed load for bending moment:
w eq   w   0.8125  27.28   22.17 kN/m

Equivalent uniformly distributed load for shear force:

w eq   w  0.625 27.28   17.051kN/m

weq =  kN/m weq =  kN/m

8m 8m

Beam C1 – C2:

2  
AT Comp  AT Class   3
2

 8 2 15m

Beam C 1 – C2 is an interior beam  KLL = 2


2

AI Comp, AI Class < 37.2 m2  No live load reduction


36.49
kN/m
W u Comp  1.2D 1.6L   d  1.2 3.75 1.6 4.79  3 22.72
W u Class  1.2D 1.6L   d  1.2 3.75 1.6 1.92  3 kN/m

 59.21kN/m
W u W u Comp W u Class  136.49  22.72 
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w B

x
2
L
w = 59.21 kN/m2, x = 3 m

  1 1  2x  2  11  2 3   x 3
2
  1  1  0.625
3  L    0.8125 L 8
3
Equivalent uniformly 8 distributed load for bending moment:
w eq   w  0.8125 59.21   48.11kN/m

Equivalent uniformly distributed load for shear force:

w eq   w  0.625 59.21  37.011 kN /m

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weq =  kN/m weq =  kN/m

8m 8m

Beam B3 – C3:

1
AT Din  2  6  3  9
m2 2

Beam B3 – C3 is an interior beam  KLL = 2

As per ASCE-7, dining rooms  NO LIVE LOAD REDUCTION


A I C orr  2  6  12 m
2

AI Corr < 37.2 m2  No live load reduction


36.49
W u Din  1.2D 1.6L   d  1.2 3.75 1.6 4.79 3 kN/m
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W u Corr  1.2D 1.6L   d  1.23.75 1.63.381
 A
w B

x
2
L
w = 36.49 kN/m2 (Dining room load only), x
= 3m
  1 1  2x  2  11  2 3   x 3
2
  1  1  0.625
3  L    0.8125 L 8
3
Equivalent uniformly 8 distributed load for bending moment:
w eq   w  0.8125 36.49   29.65 kN/m

Equivalent uniformly distributed load for shear force:

w eq   w  0.625 36.49   22.81kN/m

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weq =  kN/m weq =  kN/m

+
6m 6m

weq =  kN/m weq =  kN/m

6m 6m

=
weq =  kN/m weq =  kN/m

6m 6m

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Chapter (7): Useful Formulas


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7.6 SI Prefixes:

7.7 Conversion Factors (FPS) to (SI)

7.8 Conversion Factors (FPS):

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