Structural Analysis and Design

3.

Structural Loads and Load Analysis

3.1.

Load Classification

3.1.1.

Permanent Loads

3.1.1.1.

3.1.1.1.1.

Self-Weight Calculations

3.1.1.1.2.

Superimposed Dead Loads

3.1.1.1.3.

Equipment Loads

3.1.1.2.

Prestressing Loads

3.1.2.

3.1.2.1.

3.1.2.1.1.

Occupancy Loads

3.1.2.1.2.

Roof Live Loads

3.1.2.1.3.

Reduction Factors

3.1.2.2.

Construction Loads

3.1.2.3.

3.1.3.

Environmental Loads

3.1.3.1.

3.1.3.1.1.

Wind Speed Determination

3.1.3.1.2.

Pressure Coefficients

3.1.3.1.3.

Dynamic Effects

3.1.3.1.4.

Vortex Shedding

3.1.3.2.

3.1.3.2.1.

Ground Snow Loads

3.1.3.2.2.

Roof Snow Loads

3.1.3.2.3.

3.1.3.2.4.

3.1.3.3.

3.1.3.3.1.

Ground Motion Characteristics

3.1.3.3.2.

Response Spectra

3.1.3.3.3.

3.1.3.3.4.

Seismic Hazard Maps

3.1.3.4.

Temperature Loads

3.1.3.4.1.

Uniform Temperature Changes

3.1.3.4.2.

Temperature Gradients

3.1.3.4.3.

Thermal Expansion Effects

3.1.3.5.

Hydrostatic Loads

3.1.3.5.1.

3.1.3.5.2.

Buoyancy Effects

3.1.3.6.

3.1.3.6.1.

Active Earth Pressure

3.1.3.6.2.

Passive Earth Pressure

3.1.3.6.3.

At-Rest Earth Pressure

3.2.

Load Paths and Transfer

3.2.1.

Vertical Load Paths

3.2.2.

Lateral Load Paths

3.2.3.

Load Distribution

3.2.4.

Tributary Areas

3.2.5.

Influence Areas

3.2.6.

Diaphragm Action

3.3.

Load Combinations

3.3.1.

Design Philosophy

3.3.1.1.

Ultimate Limit States

3.3.1.2.

Serviceability Limit States

3.3.1.3.

3.3.2.

Allowable Stress Design Combinations

3.3.3.

Load and Resistance Factor Design Combinations

3.3.4.

Strength Design Combinations

3.3.5.

Service Load Combinations

3.4.

Building Codes and Standards

3.4.1.

International Building Code

3.4.2.

ASCE 7 Standard

3.4.3.

Local Code Requirements

3.4.4.

Load Factors and Combinations

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