JCWilson
Structural
- May 20, 2001
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Can anyone elaborate on the effects of interstory drift on multi-story wall panels, i.e. "components and cladding"? I am involved in the design and fabrication of prefabricated wall panels (generally light gage steel frames with a variety of finishes, i.e. brick, EIFS, GFRC, etc.) that typically measure 10' wide by 30'-40' tall. Our projects are generally east coast USA.
The effects of interstory drift over multiple floors is of concern, but this information is often not provided in the plans, nor even calculated for the Eastern US. Performing a complex analysis is out of the question for a subcontractor such as us.
ASCE 7-98 9.5.3.7 and BOCA 1996 1610.4.5.1 both touch on the subject, but I am not sure how to best apply this to a wall panel system system. The full effect of following this procedure is very difficult to apply to a wall panel without becoming prohibitively expensive.
Has anyone experienced similar design problems and can you elaborate on a way to address this? Has anyone seen how multi-story wall panels respond to a seismic event?
The effects of interstory drift over multiple floors is of concern, but this information is often not provided in the plans, nor even calculated for the Eastern US. Performing a complex analysis is out of the question for a subcontractor such as us.
ASCE 7-98 9.5.3.7 and BOCA 1996 1610.4.5.1 both touch on the subject, but I am not sure how to best apply this to a wall panel system system. The full effect of following this procedure is very difficult to apply to a wall panel without becoming prohibitively expensive.
Has anyone experienced similar design problems and can you elaborate on a way to address this? Has anyone seen how multi-story wall panels respond to a seismic event?