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As previously mentioned, the IBC dictates that the determination of wind loads
may be by several methods, including:
For the design of MWFRS systems, the building must meet all of
the following conditions:
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1) Determination of Wind Loads for MWFRS of a Building:
e) Determine the simplified wind pressure, ps30 from ASCE 7 Figures 6-2 & 6-3
f) Revise these loads in accordance with Equation 16-34:
ps = λKztIwPs30
where:
ps = revised wind pressure, PSF
λ = adjustment factor from above
Kzt = topographic factor (usually 1.0 if fairly flat terrain)
Iw = importance factor from Lecture 24 notes
Ps30 = pressures given in ASCE 7 Figures 6-3
Pnet = λ KztIwPnet30
where:
Pnet30 = pressures given in ASCE 7 Comp. & Cladding Figures 6-3
based upon wind “zones” and effective wind area of the
specific component (or cladding) of interest
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Example 1
GIVEN: The elementary school auditorium building (occupancy = 300 students)
located on a flat site along the south shore of eastern Long Island, NY.
REQUIRED:
1) Determine the maximum horizontal windward wall load acting on the
MWFRS of the walls.
2) Determine the maximum vertical uplift windward roof wind load acting on
the MWFRS of the roof.
3) Determine the maximum vertical uplift leeward roof wind load acting on
the MWFRS of the roof.
4) Determine uplift on roof truss-to-wall connection if trusses are space 2’-0”
apart and the roof has a dead load of 8 PSF.
100’-0”
60’-0”
⎛4⎞
Roof angle = tan −1 ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 12 ⎠
= 18.40
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Step 1 - Determine if the building meets the MWFRS conditions:
Step 5 – Determine ps30 for max. horizontal wind pressure for walls per Figs. 6-3:
From MWFRS Figure 6-3 → ps30 = 31.6 psf (at V = 120, roof angle = 18.40)
(4/12)(30’)
= 10’
30’ Mean roof ht, “h” = 30’ + ½(10’)
30’
= 35’
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Step 8 – Determine Kzt:
ps = λKztIwps30
= (1.45)(1.0)(1.15)(31.6 psf)
Step 10 – Determine ps30 for maximum vertical wind pressure for roofs per
Figs. 6-2 and 6-3:
From MWFRS Fig. 6-3 → ps30 = -27.4 psf (at V = 120, roof angle = 18.40)
(NOTE: Negative number indicates uplift)
ps = λKztIwps30
= (1.45)(1.0)(1.15)(-27.4 psf)
Step 12 – Determine ps30 for maximum “leeward” vertical wind pressure for
roofs per Figs. 6-2 and 6-3:
From MWFRS Fig. 6-3 → ps30 = -19.1 psf (at V = 120, roof rise = 18.40)
(NOTE: Negative number indicates uplift)
ps = λKztIwps30
= (1.45)(1.0)(1.15)(-19.1 psf)
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Step 14 – Determine truss uplift at truss bearing point:
w = 2’(-37.7 psf)
w = 2’(-23.8 psf) = -75.4 PLF
= -47.6 PLF
R1 R2
30’-0” 30’-0”
ΣMR1 = 0
-47.6 PLF(30’)(15’) – 75.4 PLF(30’)(45’) + R2(60’) = 0
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Example 2
GIVEN: The truss end uplift from the previous example. Assume the truss is to
be anchored into a poured-in-place concrete wall. Assume the truss is single-ply
and the wood is Spruce-Pine-Fir.
REQUIRED: Design the truss-end connector to be used to fasten the truss to the
wall.
META connector
Double - META
connector
HETA connector
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And see below for the specifications for uplift capacities of the various Simpson
connector products:
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