Design

Structural Loading

1. Determine Governing Code: IBC 2003, ASCE 7, etc.
1. Use Group Classification
2. Type of Construction
2. Dead Loads:
1. Roof ___ psf
2. Floor ___ psf
3. Other ___ psf
3. Live Loads:
1. Roof (see also Snow Loads) ___ psf
2. Floor ___ psf
3. Other ___ psf
4. Truss Loads:
1. Top Chord Live ___ psf
2. Top Chord Dead ___ psf
3. Bottom Chord Live ___ psf
4. Bottom Chord Dead ___ psf
5. Snow Loads:
1. Ground Snow (Pg) ___ psf
2. Flat Roof Snow (Pf) ___ psf
3. Snow Exposure Factor (Ce) ___ psf
4. Snow Load Importance Factor (I) ___ psf
5. Unbalanced Snow
1. Windward roof ___ psf
2. Leeward roof ___ psf
6. Wind Load
1. Basic Wind Speed (V) ___ mph
2. Wind Load Importance Factor (I) ___
3. Wind Exposure Category ___
7. Equipment Load:
1. Fire Suppression Systems
2. Lights, Heaters, HVAC units
8. Stored Material Loads:
1. Equivalent Fluid Density (EFD) ___ pcf
9. Earthquake Design Data: (analysis based on equivalent lateral force procedure)
1. Spectral Response Acceleration at 1 sec, S
2. Spectral Response Acceleration at short periods, S
10. Seismic Use Group
1. Occupancy Importance Factor, I
2. Site Class
11. Basic Structural System
1. Light Framed Walls with Shear Panels
2. Response Modification Factor (R)
3. Deflection Amplification Factor (Cd)
12. Structural Calculations
1. Loads and Load Combinations Used
2. Load Paths Used to Resist Forces from Applied Loads and/or Load Combinations
3. Methodology Used to Determine Adequacy of the Components Specified
4. Stiffness of Components and Systems
5. Main Frame Member Design
1. Truss
2. Posts
3. Foundations
4. Diaphragm
5. Connections
6. Secondary Member Design
1. Girts
2. Purlins
3. Connections
4. Sheathing Loaded Perpendicular to Plane
7. Bracing
1. Load that the Brace will Carry
2. Load Path for the Brace System
3. Stability of the Bracing Components
13. Structural Analysis for Other Items
1. Floor System Design
2. Window and Door Framing
3. Large Door Headers
4. Roof, Wall, and Ceiling Coverings
   (If they are part of the diaphragm system or transfer-applied load to thesecondary or main framing)