2.

3 Transom Check Direction of Bending:

Extrusions TQL_03(T2) Sill Bending along x-x axis / Bending along y-y axis
ADM 2010: Specification for Aluminum Structures - Allowable Stress Design
Reference Action Notes
Fig 2.3 Parameters Unsupported span, W = 1.93 m
Fig 2.3 Upper panel height, hu = 3.93 m
Fig 2.3 Lower panel height, ho = 0.00 m
2
§2.3.1 Cross-sectional area of header profile, AT = 874.49 mm
Weight of infill, if any, Qz = 0.00 Kpa
Neglect weight of glass above the transom, QDL = 0.00 Kpa
Wind load on wall element, Qy = 1.70 Kpa
Live load on wall element, if any, QLLy = 0.00 kN/m
Setting block location, a = 150 mm
Transom Alloying material = 6063-T5 Alloy
Alloying compressive yield strength, Fcy = 16.00 ksi
Young's modulus of elasticity, E = 10100.00 ksi
3
Unit weight of alloy, γ = 27.10 kN/m
4
§2.3.1 Moment of Inertia, Ix = 2.8E+06 mm
3
§2.3.1 Section modulus, Sx = 3.4E+04 mm
4
§2.3.1 Moment of inertia, Iy = 3.1E+05 mm
3
§2.3.1 Section modulus, Sy = 8.9E+03 mm
4
§2.3.1 Torsional constant, JT = 2.2E+03 mm
Analysis Glass weight, Pz = QDL∙hu∙W/2 = 0.00 kN
Upper panel linear load, Qyu = Qyꞏmin(hu,W)/2 = 1.64 kN/m
Lower panel linear load, Qyo = Qyꞏmin(ho,W)/2 = 0.00 kN/m
Moment, Mzz,u = QyuꞏW²/12 = 0.51 kNm Fig. 2.3 Elevation/Section
Moment, Mzz,o = Qyoꞏ(3ꞏW² - 4ꞏ(ho/2)²)/24 = 0.00 kNm
Maximum bending moment, Mzz = Mzz,u+Mzz,o = 0.51 kNm
Check Transom Myy = Pzꞏa+(1.25∙AT∙γ+Qzꞏhu)W 2/8 = 0.01 kNm Accessories assumed 25% add'l to transom weight
Dead Load: Bending stress, fyy = Myy/Sy = 0.22 ksi Maximum bending stress
§2.3.2 Allow. bending comp. stress, Fc = 6.76 ksi Under local buckling of beam elements (weak axis)
Wind Load: Moment, MzzW = 0.51 kNm Bending moment about x-x axis
Bending stress, fzz1 = MzzW/Sx = 2.19 ksi Maximum bending stress
2
Live Load: Moment, MzzL = QLLyꞏW /8 = 0.00 kNm Bending moment about x-x axis
Bending stress, fzz2 = MzzL/Sx = 0.00 ksi Maximum bending stress
§2.3.1 Allowable bending comp. stress, Fc1 = 6.76 ksi Under lateral buckling of beam section
§2.3.1 Allowable bending comp. stress, Fc1 = 6.97 ksi Under local buckling of beam elements (strong axis)
Dead + Wind: fyy/Fc + fzz1/Fc1 = 0.36 <1.00 O.K!
Dead + Live: fyy/Fc + fzz2/Fc1 = 0.03 <1.00 O.K!
Dead + Wind + Live fyy/Fc + 0.75(fzz1+fzz2)/Fc1 = 0.28 <1.00 O.K!
Δz = [(Pz∙a/24)(3W 2-4a2)+(5/384)(1.25∙AT∙γ+Qz∙hu)W 4]//E∙Iy = 0.25 mm Deflection under dead load
Check Deflection Allowable deflection, Δz,allow = 3.00 mm Criteria: min. span/240 or 3mm
Dead Load: Strain ratio, Δz,s/Δz,allow = 0.08 <1.00 O.K!
Δy₁ = QyuꞏW⁴/(120ꞏEꞏIx) = 0.96 mm Deflection due to wind load on upper panel
Δy₂ = QyoꞏW⁴ꞏ[25-40(ho/2W)²+16(ho/2W)⁴]/(1920ꞏEꞏIx) = 0.00 mm Deflection due to wind load on lower panel
Allowable deflection, Δy,allow = 11.03 mm Criteria: min. span/175 or 25mm
Wind Load: Strain ratio, (Δy1+Δy2)/Δy,allow = 0.09 <1.00 O.K!
4
Δy = 5ꞏQLLyꞏW /(384ꞏEꞏIx) = 0.00 mm Deflection due to live load
Allowable deflection, Δy,allow = 11.03 mm Criteria: min. span/175 or 25mm
Live Load: Strain ratio, Δy/Δy,allow = 0.00 <1.00 O.K!
End Connection Check Vy₁ = QyuꞏW/4 = 0.79 kN End shear under wind load (upper panel)
Parameters Vy₂ = Qyoꞏ(W-0.5ho)/2 = 0.00 kN End shear under wind load (lower panel)
Vy = Vy1 + Vy2 = 0.79 kN Total end shear due to wind load
VZ = PZ + (1.25∙AT∙γ+QZ∙hu)W/2 = 0.03 kN End shear under dead load
2.3.1 Transom Direction of Bending:
Extrusion TQL_03(T2) Bending along x-x axis

ADM 2010: Specification for Aluminum Structures - Allowable Stress Design

Clause Action Notes
2
Extrusion Parameters As = 874.49 mm Area of section
F.2 Type: Open Shape Lb = 1.93 m Unbraced length of the member for bending
4
Ix = 2.8E+06 mm Moment of inertia (major axis)
4
Iy = 3.1E+05 mm Moment of inertia (minor axis)
cx = 34.33 mm Distance from N.A (x-axis)
cy = 84.30 mm Distance from N.A (y-axis)
4
J= 2.2E+03 mm Torsional constant
3
Sx = 3.4E+04 mm Elastic section modulus (major axis)
3
Sy = 8.9E+03 mm Elastic section modulus (minor axis)
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Buckling Analysis Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
F.1.1 Cb = 1.0 Bending coefficient
Table B.4.2 Bc = Fcy[1+(Fcy/2250)0.5] = 17.35 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Dc = (Bc/10)(Bc/E)0.5 = 0.072 ksi Buckling formula slope for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Cc = 0.41(Bc/Dc) = 98.9 Buckling formula intersection for comp. in beam flang
F.2.1 S₂ = 1.2Cc = 119 Slenderness limit
F.2.1 S = Lb/[ryꞏ(Cb)⁰'⁵] = 103 Slenderness ratio
F.2.1 Criteria = S < S₂ Limit state - inelastic buckling
F.2.1 Fc = (1/Ω)(Bc-DcꞏS/1.2) = 6.76 ksi Allowable compressive stress for LTB

• Element A
B.5.4.1 Uniform Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on One Edge
Clause Action Notes
b= 43.80 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
E.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.35 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.27 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.2 Bp = Fcy[1+(Fcy/1500)1/3] = 19.52 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dp = (Bp/10)(Bp/E)0.5 = 0.086 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
B.5.4.1 S₁ = (Bp-Fcy)/5Dp = 8.21 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.4.1 S₂ = k₁ꞏBp/5Dp = 15.92 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 17.52 Slenderness ratio
B.5.4.1 Criteria = S > S₂ Limit state - post buckling
B.5.4.1 Fc = (1/Ω)[k₂(BpꞏE)⁰'⁵/(5b/t)] = 6.97 ksi Allowable compressive stress
• Element B
B.5.5.1 Flexural Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on Both Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 141.10 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
B.5.5.1 Cc = 80.80 mm Distance from N.A. to heavily compressed edge
B.5.5.1 Co = -60.30 mm Distance from N.A. to other edge
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.50 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.04 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
B.5.5.1 Co/Cc = -0.75 Element edge ratio
B.5.5.1 m = 1.15+Co/2Cc = 0.78 for -1.0 < Co/Cc < 1.0
Table B.4.2 Bbr = 1.3Fcy[1+(Fcy/340)1/3] = 28.31 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dbr = (Bbr/20)(6Bbr/E)1/2 = 0.184 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
Table B.4.2 Cbr = 2Bbr/3Dbr = 102.82 ksi Buckling formula intersection for comp. in flat elemen
B.5.5.1 S₁ = (Bbr-1.3Fcy)/mꞏDbr = 52.66 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.5.1 S₂ = k₁ꞏBbr/mꞏDbr = 99.26 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 56.44 Slenderness ratio
B.5.5.1 Criteria = S₁ < S < S₂ Limit state - inelastic buckling
B.5.5.1 Fc = (1/Ω)(Bbr-mDbrꞏb/t) = 12.28 ksi Allowable compressive stress
2.3.2 Transom Direction of Bending:
Extrusion TQL_03(T2) Bending along y-y axis

ADM 2010: Specification for Aluminum Structures - Allowable Stress Design

Clause Action Notes
2
Extrusion Parameters As = 874.49 mm Area of section
F.2 Type: Open Shape Lb = 1.93 m Unbraced length of the member for bending
4
Ix = 2.8E+06 mm Moment of inertia (major axis)
4
Iy = 3.1E+05 mm Moment of inertia (minor axis)
cx = 34.33 mm Distance from N.A (x-axis)
cy = 84.30 mm Distance from N.A (y-axis)
4
J= 2.2E+03 mm Torsional constant
3
Sx = 3.4E+04 mm Elastic section modulus (major axis)
3
Sy = 8.9E+03 mm Elastic section modulus (minor axis)
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Buckling Analysis Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
F.1.1 Cb = 1.0 Bending coefficient
Table B.4.2 Bc = Fcy[1+(Fcy/2250)0.5] = 17.35 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Dc = (Bc/10)(Bc/E)0.5 = 0.072 ksi Buckling formula slope for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Cc = 0.41(Bc/Dc) = 98.9 Buckling formula intersection for comp. in beam flang
F.2.1 S₂ = 1.2Cc = 119 Slenderness limit
F.2.1 S = Lb/[ryꞏ(Cb)⁰'⁵] = 103 Slenderness ratio
F.2.1 Criteria = S < S₂ Limit state - inelastic buckling
F.2.1 Fc = (1/Ω)(Bc-DcꞏS/1.2) = 6.76 ksi Allowable compressive stress for LTB

• Element A
B.5.4.2 Uniform Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on Both Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 141.10 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
E.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.35 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.27 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.2 Bp = Fcy[1+(Fcy/1500)1/3] = 19.52 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dp = (Bp/10)(Bp/E)0.5 = 0.086 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
B.5.4.2 S₁ = (Bp-Fcy)/1.6Dp = 25.65 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.4.2 S₂ = k₁ꞏBp/1.6Dp = 49.76 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 56.44 Slenderness ratio
B.5.4.2 Criteria = S > S₂ Limit state - post buckling
B.5.4.2 Fc = (1/Ω)[k₂(BpꞏE)⁰'⁵/(1.6b/t)] = 6.76 ksi Allowable compressive stress
• Element B
B.5.5.2 Flexural Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on One Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 43.80 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
B.5.5.1 Cc = 30.80 mm Distance from N.A. to heavily compressed edge
B.5.5.1 Co = -13.00 mm Distance from N.A. to other edge
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.50 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.04 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
B.5.5.1 Co/Cc = -0.42 Element edge ratio
B.5.5.1 m = 1.15+Co/2Cc = 0.94 for -1.0 < Co/Cc < 1.0
Table B.4.2 Bbr = 1.3Fcy[1+(Fcy/340)1/3] = 28.31 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dbr = (Bbr/20)(6Bbr/E)1/2 = 0.184 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
Table B.4.2 Cbr = 2Bbr/3Dbr = 102.82 ksi Buckling formula intersection for comp. in flat elemen
B.5.5.2 S₁ = (Bbr-1.3Fcy)/3.5Dbr = 11.69 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.5.2 S₂ = Cbr/3.5 = 29.38 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 17.52 Slenderness ratio
B.5.5.2 Criteria = S₁ < S < S₂ Limit state - inelastic buckling
B.5.5.2 Fc = (1/Ω)(Bbr-3.5Dbrꞏb/t) = 10.34 ksi Allowable compressive stress
2.4 Transom Check Direction of Bending:
Extrusions TQL_03(T2) Header Bending along x-x axis / Bending along y-y axis
ADM 2010: Specification for Aluminum Structures - Allowable Stress Design
Reference Action Notes
Fig 2.4 Parameters Unsupported span, W = 1.93 m
Fig 2.4 Upper panel height, hu = 0.00 m
Fig 2.4 Lower panel height, ho = 3.93 m
2
§2.4.1 Cross-sectional area of header profile, AT = 1259.67 mm
Weight of infill, if any, Qz = 0.00 Kpa
Neglect weight of glass above the transom, QDL = 0.00 Kpa
Wind load on wall element, Qy = 1.70 Kpa
Live load on wall element, if any, QLLy = 0.00 kN/m
Setting block location, a = 150 mm
Transom Alloying material = 6063-T5 Alloy
Alloying compressive yield strength, Fcy = 16.00 ksi
Young's modulus of elasticity, E = 10100.00 ksi
3
Unit weight of alloy, γ = 27.10 kN/m
4
§2.4.1 Moment of Inertia, Ix = 3.6E+06 mm
3
§2.4.1 Section modulus, Sx = 4.6E+04 mm
4
§2.4.1 Moment of inertia, Iy = 6.2E+05 mm
3
§2.4.1 Section modulus, Sy = 1.7E+04 mm
4
§2.4.1 Torsional constant, JT = 1.3E+06 mm
Analysis Glass weight, Pz = QDL∙hu∙W/2 = 0.00 kN
Upper panel linear load, Qyu = Qyꞏmin(hu,W)/2 = 0.00 kN/m
Lower panel linear load, Qyo = Qyꞏmin(ho,W)/2 = 1.64 kN/m
Moment, Mzz,u = Qyuꞏ(3ꞏW² - 4ꞏ(hu/2)²)/24 = 0.00 kNm Fig. 2.4 Elevation/Section
Moment, Mzz,o = QyoꞏW²/12 = 0.51 kNm
Maximum bending moment, Mzz = Mzz,u+Mzz,o = 0.51 kNm
Check Transom Myy = Pzꞏa+(1.25∙AT∙γ+Qzꞏhu)W 2/8 = 0.02 kNm Accessories assumed 25% add'l to transom weight
Dead Load: Bending stress, fyy = Myy/Sy = 0.17 ksi Maximum bending stress
§2.4.2 Allow. bending comp. stress, Fc = 6.76 ksi Under local buckling of beam elements (weak axis)
Wind Load: Moment, MzzW = 0.51 kNm Bending moment about x-x axis
Bending stress, fzz1 = MzzW/Sx = 1.60 ksi Maximum bending stress
2
Live Load: Moment, MzzL = QLLyꞏW /8 = 0.00 kNm Bending moment about x-x axis
Bending stress, fzz2 = MzzL/Sx = 0.00 ksi Maximum bending stress
§2.4.1 Allowable bending comp. stress, Fc1 = 9.54 ksi Under lateral buckling of beam section
§2.4.1 Allowable bending comp. stress, Fc1 = 9.70 ksi Under local buckling of beam elements (strong axis)
Dead + Wind: fyy/Fc + fzz1/Fc1 = 0.19 <1.00 O.K!
Dead + Live: fyy/Fc + fzz2/Fc1 = 0.03 <1.00 O.K!
Dead + Wind + Live fyy/Fc + 0.75(fzz1+fzz2)/Fc1 = 0.15 <1.00 O.K!
Δz = [(Pz∙a/24)(3W 2-4a2)+(5/384)(1.25∙AT∙γ+Qz∙hu)W 4]//E∙Iy = 0.18 mm Deflection under dead load
Check Deflection Allowable deflection, Δz,allow = 3.00 mm Criteria: min. span/240 or 3mm
Dead Load: Strain ratio, Δz,s/Δz,allow = 0.06 <1.00 O.K!
Δy₁ = QyuꞏW⁴ꞏ[25-40(hu/2W)²+16(hu/2W)⁴]/(1920ꞏEꞏIx) = 0.00 mm Deflection due to wind load on upper panel
Δy₂ = QyoꞏW⁴/(120ꞏEꞏIx) = 0.75 mm Deflection due to wind load on lower panel
Allowable deflection, Δy,allow = 11.03 mm Criteria: min. span/175 or 25mm
Wind Load: Strain ratio, (Δy1+Δy2)/Δy,allow = 0.07 <1.00 O.K!
4
Δy = 5ꞏQLLyꞏW /(384ꞏEꞏIx) = 0.00 mm Deflection due to live load
Allowable deflection, Δy,allow = 11.03 mm Criteria: min. span/175 or 25mm
Live Load: Strain ratio, Δy/Δy,allow = 0.00 <1.00 O.K!
End Connection Check Vy₁ = Qyuꞏ(W-0.5hu)/2 = 0.00 kN End shear under wind load (upper panel)
Parameters Vy₂ = QyoꞏW/4 = 0.79 kN End shear under wind load (lower panel)
Vy = Vy1 + Vy2 = 0.79 kN Total end shear due to wind load
VZ = PZ + (1.25∙AT∙γ+QZ∙hu)W/2 = 0.04 kN End shear under dead load
2.4.1 Transom Direction of Bending:
Extrusion TQL_03(T2) Bending along x-x axis

ADM 2010: Specification for Aluminum Structures - Allowable Stress Design

Clause Action Notes
2
Extrusion Parameters As = 1259.67 mm Area of section
F.3 Type: Close Shape Lb = 1.93 m Unbraced length of the member for bending
4
Ix = 3.6E+06 mm Moment of inertia (major axis)
4
Iy = 6.2E+05 mm Moment of inertia (minor axis)
cx = 36.67 mm Distance from N.A (x-axis)
cy = 78.25 mm Distance from N.A (y-axis)
4
J= 1.3E+06 mm Torsional constant
3
Sx = 4.6E+04 mm Elastic section modulus (major axis)
3
Sy = 1.7E+04 mm Elastic section modulus (minor axis)
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Buckling Analysis Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
F.1.1 Cb = 1.0 Bending coefficient
Table B.4.2 Bc = Fcy[1+(Fcy/2250)0.5] = 17.35 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Dc = (Bc/10)(Bc/E)0.5 = 0.072 ksi Buckling formula slope for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Cc = 0.41(Bc/Dc) = 98.9 Buckling formula intersection for comp. in beam flang
F.3.1 S₂ = (Cc/1.6)² = 3823 Slenderness limit
F.3.1 S = 2LbꞏSx/[Cbꞏ(IyꞏJ)⁰'⁵] = 196 Slenderness ratio
F.3.1 Criteria = S < S₂ Limit state - inelastic buckling
F.3.1 Fc = (1/Ω)(Bc-1.6DcꞏS⁰'⁵) = 9.54 ksi Allowable compressive stress for LTB

• Element A
B.5.4.2 Uniform Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on Both Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 44.00 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
E.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.35 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.27 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.2 Bp = Fcy[1+(Fcy/1500)1/3] = 19.52 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dp = (Bp/10)(Bp/E)0.5 = 0.086 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
B.5.4.2 S₁ = (Bp-Fcy)/1.6Dp = 25.65 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.4.2 S₂ = k₁ꞏBp/1.6Dp = 49.76 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 17.60 Slenderness ratio
B.5.4.2 Criteria = S < S₁ Limit state - yielding
B.5.4.2 Fc = Fcy/Ω = 9.70 ksi Allowable compressive stress
• Element B
B.5.5.1 Flexural Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on Both Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 141.10 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
B.5.5.1 Cc = 74.70 mm Distance from N.A. to heavily compressed edge
B.5.5.1 Co = -66.40 mm Distance from N.A. to other edge
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.50 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.04 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
B.5.5.1 Co/Cc = -0.89 Element edge ratio
B.5.5.1 m = 1.15+Co/2Cc = 0.71 for -1.0 < Co/Cc < 1.0
Table B.4.2 Bbr = 1.3Fcy[1+(Fcy/340)1/3] = 28.31 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dbr = (Bbr/20)(6Bbr/E)1/2 = 0.184 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
Table B.4.2 Cbr = 2Bbr/3Dbr = 102.82 ksi Buckling formula intersection for comp. in flat elemen
B.5.5.1 S₁ = (Bbr-1.3Fcy)/mꞏDbr = 57.98 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.5.1 S₂ = k₁ꞏBbr/mꞏDbr = 109.29 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 56.44 Slenderness ratio
B.5.5.1 Criteria = S < S₁ Limit state - yielding
B.5.5.1 Fc = 1.3Fcy/Ω = 12.61 ksi Allowable compressive stress
2.4.2 Transom Direction of Bending:
Extrusion TQL_03(T2) Bending along y-y axis

ADM 2010: Specification for Aluminum Structures - Allowable Stress Design

Clause Action Notes
2
Extrusion Parameters As = 1259.67 mm Area of section
F.3 Type: Close Shape Lb = 1.93 m Unbraced length of the member for bending
4
Ix = 3.6E+06 mm Moment of inertia (major axis)
4
Iy = 6.2E+05 mm Moment of inertia (minor axis)
cx = 36.67 mm Distance from N.A (x-axis)
cy = 78.25 mm Distance from N.A (y-axis)
4
J= 1.3E+06 mm Torsional constant
3
Sx = 4.6E+04 mm Elastic section modulus (major axis)
3
Sy = 1.7E+04 mm Elastic section modulus (minor axis)
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Buckling Analysis Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
F.1.1 Cb = 1.0 Bending coefficient
Table B.4.2 Bc = Fcy[1+(Fcy/2250)0.5] = 17.35 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Dc = (Bc/10)(Bc/E)0.5 = 0.072 ksi Buckling formula slope for comp. in beam flanges
Table B.4.2 Cc = 0.41(Bc/Dc) = 98.9 Buckling formula intersection for comp. in beam flang
F.3.1 S₂ = (Cc/1.6)² = 3823 Slenderness limit
F.3.1 S = 2LbꞏSx/[Cbꞏ(IyꞏJ)⁰'⁵] = 196 Slenderness ratio
F.3.1 Criteria = S < S₂ Limit state - inelastic buckling
F.3.1 Fc = (1/Ω)(Bc-1.6DcꞏS⁰'⁵) = 9.54 ksi Allowable compressive stress for LTB

• Element A
B.5.4.2 Uniform Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on Both Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 141.10 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
E.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.35 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.27 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.2 Bp = Fcy[1+(Fcy/1500)1/3] = 19.52 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dp = (Bp/10)(Bp/E)0.5 = 0.086 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
B.5.4.2 S₁ = (Bp-Fcy)/1.6Dp = 25.65 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.4.2 S₂ = k₁ꞏBp/1.6Dp = 49.76 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 56.44 Slenderness ratio
B.5.4.2 Criteria = S > S₂ Limit state - post buckling
B.5.4.2 Fc = (1/Ω)[k₂(BpꞏE)⁰'⁵/(1.6b/t)] = 6.76 ksi Allowable compressive stress
• Element B
B.5.5.1 Flexural Compression in Elements - Flat Elements Supported on Both Edges
Clause Action Notes
b= 43.80 mm Width of flat element
t= 2.50 mm Thickness of flat element
B.5.5.1 Cc = 23.30 mm Distance from N.A. to heavily compressed edge
B.5.5.1 Co = -20.50 mm Distance from N.A. to other edge
A.3.4 Fcy = 16.00 ksi 6063-T5 Alloy compressive yield strength
A.3.4 E= 10100.00 ksi Young's modulus of elasticity
F.1 Ω= 1.65 Factor of safety on yield strength
Table B.4.3 k1 = 0.50 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
Table B.4.3 k2 = 2.04 Coefficient for determining slenderness limit
B.5.5.1 Co/Cc = -0.88 Element edge ratio
B.5.5.1 m = 1.15+Co/2Cc = 0.71 for -1.0 < Co/Cc < 1.0
Table B.4.2 Bbr = 1.3Fcy[1+(Fcy/340)1/3] = 28.31 ksi Buckling formula intercept for comp. in flat element
Table B.4.2 Dbr = (Bbr/20)(6Bbr/E)1/2 = 0.184 ksi Buckilng formula slope for comp. in flat elements
Table B.4.2 Cbr = 2Bbr/3Dbr = 102.82 ksi Buckling formula intersection for comp. in flat elemen
B.5.5.1 S₁ = (Bbr-1.3Fcy)/mꞏDbr = 57.61 Lower bound slender limit
B.5.5.1 S₂ = k₁ꞏBbr/mꞏDbr = 108.59 Upper bound slender limit
S = b/t = 17.52 Slenderness ratio
B.5.5.1 Criteria = S < S₁ Limit state - yielding
B.5.5.1 Fc = 1.3Fcy/Ω = 12.61 ksi Allowable compressive stress
2.5 Check for Aluminum Bracket (Glass Support)

glass support 150mmL (Alloy 6061-T6)

2.5.1 Aluminum properties (Ref. to table A3.1 & 3.4 of ADM-2010)

Aluminum grade Alloy ≔ “6061-T6”
Tensile yield strength Fty ≔ 35 ksi
Compresssive yield strength Fcy ≔ 35 ksi
Shear yield strength Fsy ≔ 0.6 Fty = 21 ksi
Modulus of elasticity Eal ≔ 10100 ksi

2.5.2 Load analysis

Glass thickness tg ≔ 16 mm
Panel length (long dimension) a ≔ 3930 mm = 12.89 ft
Panel width (short dimension) b ≔ 1930 mm = 6.33 ft
-3 -3
Density of glass ρg ≔ 25.6 kN ⋅ m = 162.97 lbf ⋅ ft
ρg ⋅ tg ⋅ a ⋅ b
Dead load/setting block DLs ≔ ――――= 349.22 lbf
2
2.5.3 Check capacity of bracket
Length of bracket Lb ≔ 150 mm = 5.91 in
Dead load distance eDL ≔ 17.5 mm = 0.69 in
Thickness of the bracket tb ≔ 3.9 mm = 0.15 in
Factor of safety on yield strength ny ≔ 1.65
2
Lb ⋅ t b 3
Elastic section modulus Sxb ≔ ――― = 0.02 in
6
Maximum bending moment Mx ≔ DLs ⋅ eDL = 0.24 kip ⋅ in
Mx
Maximum section stress Fx ≔ ―― = 10.37 ksi
Sxb
1.3 Fcy
Allowable stress Fbx ≔ ――― = 27.58 ksi
ny
Fx
Stress ratio at x-x kx ≔ ―― = 0.38
Fbx

Results >> Check ≔ if ⎛⎝kx ≤ 1.0 , “Pass” , “Fail”⎞⎠ = “Pass”

2.6 Check for Starter Sill Section A-A

starter sill (Alloy 6063-T6)

section A-A
2.6.1 Aluminum properties (Ref. to table A3.1 & 3.4 of ADM-2010)
Aluminum grade Alloy ≔ “6063-T6”
Tensile yield strength Fty ≔ 25 ksi
Compresssive yield strength Fcy ≔ 25 ksi
Shear yield strength Fsy ≔ 0.6 Fty = 15 ksi
Modulus of elasticity Eal ≔ 10100 ksi

2.6.2 Load analysis

Glass thickness tg ≔ 16 mm
Panel length (long dimension) a ≔ 4470 mm = 14.67 ft
Panel width (short dimension) b ≔ 1780 mm = 5.84 ft
-3 -3
Density of glass ρg ≔ 25.6 kN ⋅ m = 162.97 lbf ⋅ ft
Dead load DL ≔ ρg ⋅ tg ⋅ a ⋅ b = 732.66 lbf
Wind load on wall element Qy ≔ 1.70 kPa = 36 psf
Qy ⋅ a ⋅ b
Wind load WL ≔ ―――= 1520.41 lbf
2
2.6.3 Check capacity of section
Length of section Ls ≔ b = 1780 mm
Dead load distance eDL ≔ 11.8 mm = 0.46 in
Wind load eccentricity eWL ≔ 41.5 mm = 1.63 in
Thickness of section ts ≔ 3.0 mm = 0.12 in
Factor of safety on yield strength ny ≔ 1.65
2
L s ⋅ ts 3
Elastic section modulus Sxb ≔ ――― = 0.16 in
6
Maximum bending moment Mx ≔ DL ⋅ eDL + WL ⋅ eWL = 2.82 kip ⋅ in
Mx
Maximum section stress Fx ≔ ―― = 17.34 ksi
Sxb
1.3 Fcy
Allowable stress Fbx ≔ ――― = 19.7 ksi
ny
Fx
Stress ratio at x-x kx ≔ ―― = 0.88
Fbx

Results >> Check ≔ if ⎛⎝kx ≤ 1.0 , “Pass” , “Fail”⎞⎠ = “Pass”

2.7 Check for Starter Sill Section B-B

starter sill (Alloy 6063-T6)

section B-B

2.7.1 Aluminum properties (Ref. to table A3.1 & 3.4 of ADM-2010)

Aluminum grade Alloy ≔ “6063-T6”
Tensile yield strength Fty ≔ 25 ksi
Compresssive yield strength Fcy ≔ 25 ksi
Shear yield strength Fsy ≔ 0.6 Fty = 15 ksi
Modulus of elasticity Eal ≔ 10100 ksi

2.7.2 Load analysis

Glass thickness tg ≔ 16 mm
Panel length (long dimension) a ≔ 4470 mm = 14.67 ft
Panel width (short dimension) b ≔ 1780 mm = 5.84 ft
-3 -3
Density of glass ρg ≔ 25.6 kN ⋅ m = 162.97 lbf ⋅ ft
Dead load DL ≔ ρg ⋅ tg ⋅ a ⋅ b = 732.66 lbf
Wind load on wall element Qy ≔ 1.70 kPa = 36 psf
Qy ⋅ a ⋅ b
Wind load WL ≔ ―――= 1520.41 lbf
2
2.7.3 Check capacity of section
Length of section Ls ≔ b = 1780 mm
Dead load distance eDL ≔ 22.2 mm = 0.87 in
Wind load eccentricity eWL ≔ 28.8 mm = 1.13 in
Thickness of section ts ≔ 3.0 mm = 0.12 in
Factor of safety on yield strength ny ≔ 1.65
2
L s ⋅ ts 3
Elastic section modulus Sxb ≔ ――― = 0.16 in
6
Maximum bending moment Mx ≔ DL ⋅ eDL + WL ⋅ eWL = 2.36 kip ⋅ in
Mx
Maximum section stress Fx ≔ ―― = 14.51 ksi
Sxb
1.3 Fcy
Allowable stress Fbx ≔ ――― = 19.7 ksi
ny
Fx
Stress ratio at x-x kx ≔ ―― = 0.74
Fbx

Results >> Check ≔ if ⎛⎝kx ≤ 1.0 , “Pass” , “Fail”⎞⎠ = “Pass”

2.8 Check for Header Track Section A-A

section A-A

header track (Alloy 6063-T6)

2.8.1 Aluminum properties (Ref. to table A3.1 & 3.4 of ADM-2010)

Aluminum grade Alloy ≔ “6063-T6”
Tensile yield strength Fty ≔ 25 ksi
Compresssive yield strength Fcy ≔ 25 ksi
Shear yield strength Fsy ≔ 0.6 Fty = 15 ksi
Modulus of elasticity Eal ≔ 10100 ksi

2.8.2 Load analysis

Glass thickness (no glass load) tg ≔ 0 mm
Panel length (long dimension) a ≔ 4470 mm = 14.67 ft
Panel width (short dimension) b ≔ 1780 mm = 5.84 ft
-3 -3
Density of glass ρg ≔ 25.6 kN ⋅ m = 162.97 lbf ⋅ ft
Dead load DL ≔ ρg ⋅ tg ⋅ a ⋅ b = 0 lbf
Wind load on wall element Qy ≔ 1.70 kPa = 36 psf
Qy ⋅ a ⋅ b
Wind load WL ≔ ―――= 1520.41 lbf
2
2.8.3 Check capacity of section
Length of section Ls ≔ b = 1780 mm
Dead load distance eDL ≔ 0 mm = 0 in
Wind load eccentricity eWL ≔ 46.4 mm = 1.83 in
Thickness of section ts ≔ 3.0 mm = 0.12 in
Factor of safety on yield strength ny ≔ 1.65
2
L s ⋅ ts 3
Elastic section modulus Sxb ≔ ――― = 0.16 in
6
Maximum bending moment Mx ≔ DL ⋅ eDL + WL ⋅ eWL = 2.78 kip ⋅ in
Mx
Maximum section stress Fx ≔ ―― = 17.05 ksi
Sxb
1.3 Fcy
Allowable stress Fbx ≔ ――― = 19.7 ksi
ny
Fx
Stress ratio at x-x kx ≔ ―― = 0.87
Fbx

Results >> Check ≔ if ⎛⎝kx ≤ 1.0 , “Pass” , “Fail”⎞⎠ = “Pass”