University of KwaZulu-Natal

Department of Civil Engineering

Design Project (administered via Moodle)

[Group Work]

Module: ENCV3SD H2: Structural Design 2 Duration: 12 weeks

Date: 22 September 2020 Venue: Online (write & upload)

Instructions
1. This project contributes 40% of the total assessment of the module
2. This is an OPEN book exercise

Question 1 [40 marks]

You have been appointed a Structural Engineer to design a structural steel warehouse (overall
dimensions, 48 m x 20 m), but with part of the floor having a 12 m x 5 m reinforced concrete
mezzanine floor. See Figure 1 for the general configuration (mezzanine not shown).

The site designated for the construction is in the Berea area of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. By making
reasonable assumptions, which MUST be stated in your design calculations, you are required to:

a. Undertake wind analysis, and determine nodal loads on the portal frames
b. Design any (one) portal frame
c. Design bracing in any (one) of the bays
d. Design the reinforced concrete mezzanine floor flat slab
e. Design any (one) of the reinforced concrete columns supporting the mezzanine floor

Figure 1: General configuration of warehouse

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