How can I find ultimate moment, Pu, and other loads for a 5 story residential building in FL.? I have to design the slender or long columns, deep beams, two way slab, and foundation.
2007-03-01 09:40:54 · 2 answers · asked by tonyM 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You'll want to take a look at the ASCE-7 specs for loads most likely. They give information on the design loads you'll need to work with for most jurisdiction's codes, depending on geography and building use.
Once you get that far, you'll probably need to figure out your load factor or safety factor (for an LRFD or ASD design method respectively.) and then you'll get a load to design your members, slabs, etc... to withstand.
2007-03-01 10:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by joker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the way you asked the question, you are in serious need of a structural engineer. Your first line gave you away.
Ultimate moment = Mu
Ultimate axial force = Pu
You neglected to mention the high hurricane wind forces mandated by the Florida building codes.
You need to consult with a structural enginee before you kill somebody.
2007-03-02 03:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by minorchord2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋