Apologies I didn't give any context.
My RSA shows a larger base shear than %80 of the static base shear from the code. Based on the period of the locked RSA, I was able to use NBCC 2015 Clause 4.1.8.12.(6) to apply the 2/3 cutoff and scale back my base shear in my model to 90%. This still...
I have a building where approximately 50% of the structure is rotated 15 degrees.
I am using a response spectrum analysis in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada 2015.
The building is a structural steel, braced frame building.
Normally I would calculate the base shear using the...
Thanks for the input all.
Based on your input, i beleive the confusion is that the reviewer is assuming that the live load includes the weight of the equipment itself.
I will put together a diagram showing all the dead load of the equipment, live load on equipment, and live load due to occupancy...
The information below is based on the National Building Code of Canada 2015:
I have a plan checker rejecting drawings due to inadequate live load.
I have designed a mechanical platform using 3.6 kPa of live load, but he is saying that it should be 4.8 kPa unless it is shown that the live load...
