1.051 Structural Engineering Design Prof.

Oral Buyukozturk Fall 2003

1.051 Structural Engineering Design Problem Set 1

Assigned: Sept 15 2003 Due: Sept 29 2003

Q1)

Compute, according to the International Building Code (IBC-2000) or ASCE-7, the wind pressure profile for the building shown in Figure 1. The building descriptions are as follow. Location of Building Type Soil Type Structural System : : : : Southern Hawaii Hospital Stiff soil (195 ft) Concrete moment frame

Q2)

Compute, according to the IBC, the base shear (due to an earthquake in the region) of the same building using the Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure and distribute the forces that act on each story. Discuss the procedural and quantitative differences between UBC-91 and IBC. Please clearly state any assumptions you may make when applying the IBC 2000 procedures.
W4 = 60kips 15 ft W3 = 120kips 15 ft W2 = 120kips 15 ft W1 = 120kips 20 ft G/F Level Figure 1

25 ft

18 ft

25 ft