Structural Performance Evaluation of a Building SystemU.S. National Bureau of Standards, 1969 - 122 pages A full-scale, first-story portion of a building system was tested in the laboratory in such a manner as to simulate the structural behavior of a three-story building under both service and potential ultimate loading conditions.Additional tests were performed on the system components to provide behavioral data needed for the evaluation of the system.Performance criteria for the evaluation of the structural safety and adequacy of certain building systems were developed.This report presents the results of the physical tests performed in the evaluation of the safety and structural adequacy of one such system, and discusses their significance.The report also presents data concerning the complex interaction between components which takes place in the building system.(Author). |
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... represent the performance of the entire structure , and ( 2 ) will represent this performance in a conservative manner . 4.3.2 . Loading " Superimposed loads " shall be applied in a manner which will result in conditions equal to or ...
... represent the performance of the entire structure , and ( 2 ) will represent this performance in a conservative manner . 4.3.2 . Loading " Superimposed loads " shall be applied in a manner which will result in conditions equal to or ...
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... represent the highest loads which should cause no permanent structural damage . It would be unrealistically ... represents present - day consensus based on limited knowl- edge in this area . 480 4.4.4 . Sustained Load Deflection At a ...
... represent the highest loads which should cause no permanent structural damage . It would be unrealistically ... represents present - day consensus based on limited knowl- edge in this area . 480 4.4.4 . Sustained Load Deflection At a ...
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... represent conditions pro- viding the least margin of safety , shall be selected for testing . Foundation conditions shall be simulated in a manner representing the most adverse anticipated conditions that may exist in a complete ...
... represent conditions pro- viding the least margin of safety , shall be selected for testing . Foundation conditions shall be simulated in a manner representing the most adverse anticipated conditions that may exist in a complete ...
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... represents the least stiff condition that may be encountered in the field . The western panel of the north wall con- tained a 3 ft x 7 ft wooden doorframe on its east side . This simulates field conditions . 5.2.2.4 . Floor Slab The ...
... represents the least stiff condition that may be encountered in the field . The western panel of the north wall con- tained a 3 ft x 7 ft wooden doorframe on its east side . This simulates field conditions . 5.2.2.4 . Floor Slab The ...
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... represents a con- servative approximation . 5.3.1.3 . Continuity of Topping Slab In the complete structure , topping slabs may be continuous on three sides of the test section -west , north , and east- or on two adjacent sides of the ...
... represents a con- servative approximation . 5.3.1.3 . Continuity of Topping Slab In the complete structure , topping slabs may be continuous on three sides of the test section -west , north , and east- or on two adjacent sides of the ...
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0.12 VERTICAL DEFLECTION 1.7L Major floor applied initially axial load axis eccentricity building system center main beam CHANNEL 43 column connection Column loads computed creep Criterion curve cycles of loading deformation Exterior walls fire walls floor channels floor load versus floor slab ft² gross deflection H psf held constant HORIZONTAL TRANSLATION increments NOTES initially and held inserts laboratory lateral loads live load Load Computations load of 1.3D load versus beam load versus slab load versus translation load versus wall major axis Major floor load maximum measured midspan deflection minor axis oriented to permit Output Channel 72 precast components racking test reinforcement residual deflection simulated south wind load specimens steel struc superimposed load test on column test structure TIE BEAM tion topping slab versus beam deflection versus slab deflection versus wall compression vertical load versus vertical net deflection west wind load wind load versus
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Page 2 - In recognition of the position of the United States as a signatory to the General Conference on Weights and Measures, which gave official status to the metric SI system of units in 1960...
Page 19 - ... margin. As a system, it exhibited strength and stiffness in excess of service and ultimate load requirements. (2) The walls of the system behaved as an integral part of the structure. They provided most of the stiffness of the system with respect to lateral loads, and provided a significant portion of the stiffness against vertical loads.