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Part 6
Structural Design
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Design Wind Pressure : The design wind pressure, p, for a structure or an element of a structure
at any height, above mean ground level shal be determined from the relation :
Pe = Corte a2)
where, pz = design wind pressure at height, KN/m?
Cz. = gust coefficient which shall beGz, Gy, oF G asset forth in Sec 24.66
Gp. = pressure coefficient for structures or components as set forth See 24.57
@, = Sustained wind pressure obtain from Eq (24.1)
2.464 Design Wind Load for Buildings and Structures: Design wind load on the main wind force
Tesisting systems of buildings and structures shal be determined by using one of the following. feo
methods
2) Method 1 Surface Area Method) : The surface area method shall be used for gabled rigid frames
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find single storey nid frames and may be seed of other Framing systems. In this method the des
Wind pressures shall be assumed to at simultaneously normal al exteior surfaces inchuding root
bf buildings or structures. The forces Fy, acting normal to the Building surfaces or the roof, shal be
‘aleulated as follows
i) Forall framing systems:
Fi=DpAy (243)
where, F, = wind force on primary framing systems acting normal to a surface, or roof, or a
part thereof.
P= design wind pressure on building surfaces, KN/m?
p, for windward surfaces as used in Eq (242)
=P, for non-windward surfaces as used in Eq (2.42)
‘Ay = atea of the building surface or roo teibutary tothe framing system at height 2
"pon which the design pressure p operates, im square metres
DT ieee ts celers ce eecateal caine gotta frames and oer single-storey
ad frames hall be investigated for both the fore canned from Eq 248) and hat een
by the relation
Le-ri 44)
where,p, = internal pressure = Ci 4,
Chi = internal peak pressure coefficient as given in Sec 2.4.67, and
4, = sustained wind pressure evaluated at mean roof height, given by Eq (2.4.1).
‘The resultant force of the complete framing system of the building shall be taken to be the summation
of forces Fy due to the effects of the pressures on all surfaces of the building, For the maximum force
‘on the building, forces along all critical directions shall be investigated.
Method 2. (Projected Area Method) : This method may be used for any building or structure as a
whole excep! those specified in a(H) above. In the projected area method the horizontal pressure shal
$e saumed to ct upon the ful vical projec area ofthe srctute andthe vertical pressure shall
e azsumed to act simltaneously upon rizoatal projected are, except where the pressare
Coefficients are given for the surface area, eg. Table 6217. According to Method 2 the tofal wind
force on the primary framing system of & Building ora structure shall be calculated using the
F,= Dp,A, @45)
where, , = total wind force on the framed system of the building in a specified direction, kN
P, = design wind pressure, in kN/m?, for use with the overall pressure coefficient Cy for
the cross-sectional shapes provided in Tables 62.15 0.62.21
Projected frontal area normal to wind tributary tothe framing system at height 2 in
square metres.Chapter 2
Loads
In the projected area method, the overall pressure coefficients C, provided in Tables 6.2.15 to 62.21
for various cross-sectional shapes, shall be used for the total height of the building or the structure
having a particular cross-sectional shape. In order to determine the most critical loads, the total wind.
force F, shall be calculated fr each wind direction for which the overall pressure coeficent C, is
provided.
24.65 Design Wind Loads for Components and Cladding : Design wind load on individual structural
components sich a5 roofs, walls, and individual cladding urls and their immediate supporting members
fand fixings etc, of enclosed buildings and structures shall be determined in accordance with the following,
‘lation
F = 3(cpea-Cyti Pe 46)
where, Fs total wind force ona building component perpendicular to the surface, KN
, = external peak pressure coeficent for componenis, see Fig 627 and 628 for rectangular
bulling
3, = intenal peak pressure coefficient as given in Table 62.14
sustained wind pessureacing on exemnal surfaces ofa bling
4. = Wind pressure developed atthe interior of the building. .
‘The pressures q and q, shall be determined as follows :
Fork s18m: gq = 4, andq,=4,
For h>18me 4g
4g, for (+ ve) values of Cpe, and
4, for(-ve) values of Ce,
4, = 4, forall values of Gy
If the peak pressure coefficients C,,and Cp, are not provided in Fig 62.7 and 628 and in Table 62.14, the
following equation may be used for determining the wind forces on structural components.
F
s.25EpA, ean
where, p, = design wind pressure for components as given in Eq (24.2), KN/m?
A. = Projected area of the component normal to wind a level, 2 above ground in square metres
2Acé Wind cat tn: Wed cm asl ng is dt lens et
A i Se et oe ng a as oe
pe eee ee eee
FOP ede ee erent cag mae ep rent ete
Ree oP er eee a te oe
effects on non-slender and slender buildings and shall be set equal to the Gust Response Factors, Gy, G,
cor Gas set forth below:
8) Gust Response Factor, G, for Non-slender Buildings and Structures : For the main wind force
resisting systems of non-slender buildings and structures, the value of the gust response factor, Gy
shall be determined from Table 6.2.11 evaluated at height h above mean ground level of the building:
or structure. Height h shall be defined as the mean roof level or the top of the parapet, whichever is
greater,
b) Gust Response Factor, G, for Building Components : For components and cladding of all buildings
and structures, the value of the gust response factor G, shall be determined from Table 6.2.11
evaluated atthe height above the ground zat which te component or cladding under consideration
is located on the structure
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Table 62.11
Gust Response Factors, Gy and Gy
Telghtabove Gy and Gy
sround level [Exposure A | ExposureB | Exposure
O45 Ter Ta Tit
60 159 1294 1140
90 111 125s tian
120 1457 1353 1107
150 1418 1215 197
180 1388 1301 1089
no 1363 ise Ysa
240 1382 1178 tor
270 132% 1:70 107
300 1309 1162 106?
330 1287 1st 1061
309. 1268 Cit 1085
450 1252 1133 1.051
509, 1238 1126 Toe
600 1215 re Tow
70 1198 1103 1033
809 1180 1.095 108
300 1166 108 104
1000 11st 108 120
m0 14 tars 1018
1200 1134 1070 1013
1300 1126 1065 1010
1400 18 10st 1008
1500 mn 1087 10085
1600 1104 1.053 1.08
1700 1098 To Toot
1800 1092 1046 1000
1900 1087 1048 1000
2000 1.082 1.010 1.000
200 1973 ro3s 000
2400 1068 1030 1000
2600 1.058 1.026 1.000
2300 1051 122 1000
S000 1045 ror 11000
Note: () For main wind-orce Tsing sysems, ave Balding or stactre
height fora
(2) Tine interpolation is accepable fo intermediate values of =
©) Gust Response actor,@ for Slender Buildings and Structures : Gust response factor, & for the
primary framing systems of slender buildings and structures shall be calculated by a rational
Snalysis incorporating the dynamic properties of the primary framing system as given by the
following relations.
48)
where,
eas)
2410)
C36Chapter 2
‘Loads
eae a
(wis.72)
See ee
eee eee
See eas
Be ee vies ae ee ees
foe lease
vere ees
0.00328 for open framework (lattice) structure
SR pen ae Co
eer ee
= prea rein
ye isis
Other parameters of Eq (2.4.8) through (2.4.11) are defined in Sec 2.4.2. Values of the parameters a,
D,, sand 7 shall be those given in Table 62.12.
‘The gust response factor G as determined by this provision shall account for the load magnification effect
caused by the wind gusts in resonance with along-wind oscillations of the structure, but shall not provide
‘allowances for any cross-wind response such as that due to vortex shedding, galloping, flutter and ovalli
‘nor for any torsional loading effect resulting from such response. Cases where cross-wind or torsional
fesaigg i posible specials advice sll be Sought for further analysis, or wind funnel tests specified in
‘Sec 1.5.35 shall be made for determining such effects.
on
cos
oat
Facter, J
0.005
0.001
2.0005
‘0.000:
oe we rd o
a
Fig. 6.2.2 Pressure Profile Factor, J, as a Function of 7
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100
100
a se 9
4 Woyoug sounuosay
A ‘oyoay soteuosey
4 toovg sozeu0soy
4 “ioyoas souvu0ssy
Fig. 6.2.3 Resonance Factor, ¥, as a Function of Y and Ratio c/h
a8Chapter 2
Loads
IAQ | i|
10 Exposure.
Structure Size Factor, S
08
os.
oa
1
5 « s 67890 2030 ad50 60 80 100 200 300 400 600 600 800 1000
Height, h(i)
Fig. 6.2.4 Structure Size Factor, $
Table 62.412
Building Exposure Parameters
2.4.6.7 Pressure Coefficients for Buildings, Structures and Components : The pressure coefficients Cy to
be used in Eq 24.2) for the determination of design wind pressure shall be equal to the Values describ
below:
a) Ce external pressure coefficient as given in Fig 6.25 and Fig 62.6 and in Table 6.2.13 for
‘external surfaces of buildings or structures. This coefficient shall be used with Method 1
given in Sec 24.6:4a().
Gy internal peak pressure coefficients as given in Table 6.2.14 for internal surfaces of
buildings. These coefficients shall be used along with the coefficients Cp for design wind
load on components, or with Cpe for design wind load on buildings af per provisions of
‘Sec 2.4.64a (ii) "
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Notation :
B Horizontal dimension of building, in metres measured
formal to wind diecion|
ee Gat response cocticient
h Mean roof height, metres except that eave eight may be
sed for 810
L Horizontal dimension of building, in metres measured
orale to wind direction
>, ign wind pressure
% Sustained wind pressure, in KN/m? evaluated at respective
ha
z Hight above ground in metres
o Roof slope from horizontal, degrees
Plan
Cavey
Pave, ternal Pressure Coef for Walls *
6 7/—_ Ratemal Pressure Cotfigent ye for Wal
F2*CePp0%, ‘Surface TB G ‘For use with’
ott, il Windward wall | altvalues | 08 | p,=CoCpede
fi =o10 | -05
Leewardwa | “Oss | a6
= ear
100 | = 95 | pe=Co Crete
=e] = >400_| 702
Tidewall | allvaues | -07 | p,=CGqa,
Elevation
These contigo ay Pe weed when B=.
Rectangular Building Alternatively, use Table 62.15 and Method 2, Sec 2.4.6.4(b)
External Pressure Coefficients, C, for Roof
pe
Windward Side
Wind dea Leeward
Disesion | _ WL Ty gp er sic
Normal 05 “07 — OF — 02 03 ba 05001 6] — - 07
toridge 09" forall
05 -07 -09 -075 -02 03 05a. |. values of
19 07 09-073 -02 03 «05 «ome | mL
215 “07-09-09 = -09—-035 02018 | anda
Parallel] WE och
toridge <25 -07 -07
WB or hi
225 =08 =08
+ Goefiints are to be used with p= Co Cy fy 88850024560)
* Both values fC. shal be used for loud calculations.
Note: (1) These coetfients hal be wsed with Method 1, See 24.6...
(2) Referto Table 6213 for ached roo
(@)_ For fleble buildings and structures, use approprate Z as detemnined by Sec 246.6 0
{@)_ Pls and minus sighs signly presure acing toward and away irom the oufaces respectively
{8} Linesrinterpolaton may be made for vakies of @ iv, and 1/8 ratios other than listed
Fig 6.2.5 External Pressure Coefficients, Cpe for Primary Framing _
Systems of Rectangular BuildingsChapter 2
Exteel prestre eoetcin, Gel
Use Fig625 for sume (1/8) ar] -03 and 02 tor ect
° s07 | oes seproprate 105 sa 03 for 0310" aa
(0) Pitched Roof
——
Tara presse cello, Cpe
Wo ecten aa
Go Fist enon Second oan a nd span
corees
apm ot ee | att aelalt | Maar tare pee
2 corsa | oy | 09 02 | 01 os -02
eo 2 ‘as 33 | 3303 | aa a8 | 8 “th car
(b) North-Light Roof
y
Ener posse colicin Gag
Wied rectin aeene
“oe Fest span | Second span iy fr oan
a PT ae Pe
° or 09 | oo | 0502 [-oses | -osoa | os05 oa 02
0 20202 | ‘as | “a2ea | os’ | toe | or 03
(c) Sow-Tooth Roof”
Notes = (1 For compononts and cladding use Fg 626 lor as80" and 270%,
Ge =Ivauss pron Pig 265) = [OSB wee, NAD. of Sp:
(2) Wren two vais of Coe ae ted roots tal be designed fr both voles
Fig. 6.2.6 External Pressure Coefficients, Cpe for Multi-span Buildings
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©) Che external peak pressure coefficient as given in Fig 62.7 and 6.2.8 to be applied on external
surfaces of buildings to obtain design wind load on individual components and cladding
in accordance with Sec 2.4.6.5. e a +
® overall pressure coefficient as given in Tables 62.15 through 62.21 for various cross-
sectional shapes to be used with the projected area of buildings or structures when
Method 2 in Sec 24.6.4(b) is used.
If pressure coefficients Gy, Cj Che oF Care not provided herein for certain buildings, structures or
components reliable references shall be fllowed or specialist advice shall be sought.
Table 62.13
External Pressure Coefficients, Cpe for Arched Roofs
Condition Rise-to-span. Windward] Centre | Leeward
Ratio, | Quarter half Quarter
Roofs on elevated o< ro. +09 -07-r -05
structures 02 fs Se
| CC CE
7 us TH [14 [155 | 10 [18 TIO
(b) Blvation
too | 155 | 195 | 200 | 170 } iso | 115
eal zoo | 190 | 225 | 255 | 200 | 140 | 120
> & ff 240.0 195 250 | 2.80 2.20 1.60 125
Z Note) These cofficents ay tobe used with Method? given in
te SeczAstal Use Cyos Oto roofinallcae
(a) Plan ©) Linea interpolation ray be made for intermediate valus
of Wand
Rectangular Building
Table 62.16
Overall Pressure Coefficient, G; for Buildings and Structures such as Chimneys, Tanks, ete
Tape Type or surface GpforhiD values of
T 7.
jae (wind nomad Toa Ts) 7 T 7 7
ixagonal or octagonal
(0a. > 0167) All 10 12 14
Round (Dg, > 0.167} Moderately sooth 05 ae
Rough (D/D = 0.02) 07 08 09
Very rough(D7/D = 0.08) 08 10 12
Round (Dyfaz_< 0.67} Al o7 og 12
‘Notes 1) The design wind Tore shall be calculated based on The area of the sraclure projected on a plane
normal othe wind direction. The force shall be assumed to act parallel othe wind direction
2). Linea interpolation may be usd for I/D values other than those shown.
3) Notation
D: diameter or least horizontal dimension, metres.
Dé depth of protruding elements such as rine and spoilers, metres.
iz_height of structure, metres.
Table 62.17
Overall Pressure Coefficients G, for Monoslope Roofs Over Unenclosed Buildings and Structures
0° TB
(degrees) | 3 z z T aE raat 775
io az 725 03 oas— 05517 J 095
15 035 048, 08 o7 | oss | 09 035
20 05 08 O75 a3 | “to | 055 09
2% 07 os os | 15 | ia | 105 095
2 09 20 12 goo or pia ie 10
Tocation of centre of pressure,
X7le for L/B values of:
tS i Tse
101020 055 03 os
B 035 03s oa
30 035 a as,
‘Noter i) Wind forces act nonmnal the surface and shall be directed inward or outward
2) Wind shall be assumed to deviate by + 10 degrees frm horizontal
3) Notation
1 dimension of roof measured normal to wind ditection, metres
1L-_dimension of roof measured parallel to wind direction, metres
AC distance fo centre of pressure from windward edge of roof, metres
Q_ angle of plane of ool from horizontal degrees. J
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6-45Part 6
Structural Desi
Table 62:18,
Overall Pressure Coefficients, C,, for Solid Signs
[ativan Tevet ‘Above Ground Level
v cr MIN &
=3 TE =e i
5 13 10 13
3 1a 16 1a
10 15 2 15
20 135 40 15
30 185 60 185
240. 2100 280 2100,
Note it) Signs with openings comprising less than 50% of the gross area
shall be considered as solid signs. E
22) Signs for which the distance from the ground tothe bottom edge
Isles than 0.25 times the vertical dimension shall be considered
to beat ground level
3) Toallow forhoth normal and oblique wind directions, two cases
shall be considered
') Resultant force acts normal o sign at geometric centre, and
bb) Resultant force aets normal to sign at fevel of geometric
centre and ata distance from windward edge of 03 times the
horizontal dimension
4) Notation
Ratio of height to width
‘M: Larger dimension of sign, metres
‘N__ Smaller dimension of sign. metres.
Table 62.19
‘Overall Pressure Coefficients C, for Open Signs and Lattice Frameworks
?
: Fataided Round Members
Members
Dia, < 0.87 DyG, >0.467
Zor 20 12 08
0110029 13 13 09
031007, 16 15 1
Notes: 1) Signs with openings comprising sor move ofthe gross aoa ae classified
asopen si
2). The'caleulation ofthe design wind forors shall be based on the area of al
3
‘exposed members and elements projected on a plane normal fo the wind
“rection. Forees shal be assumed to act parallel the wind direction.
Notation
+ Ratioof solid area to gross area
D_:_Diameter ofa typical ound member, in metres.Table 62.20
Overall Pressure Coefficients, Cp for Trussed Towers
?
a Towers “Triangular Tower
=O a0 ae
0.025 to 0.44 ie e
tee #17526 a7 a5e
071010
134076 10+
‘Note? 1) Force cos ficients are given for towers with structural angles oF similar Ta
sided members.
2) For towers with rounded members, the design wind force shall be determined
using the values inthe above table multiplied by the following factors
For €<028: factor = 067
For03.< 6507: factor =0.67 e+ 047
For082e= LO: factor=10
'3) For triangular section towers, the design wind forews shall be assumed to act
normal toa tower face.
4) For square section towers, the design wind forces shal be assumed to act
‘normal ta tower face. To allow forthe maximum horizontal wind load, which
‘occurs when the wind is oblique to the faces, the wind load acting normal toa
tower face shall be multiplied by the factor 1.00.75 efor e< 0.5 and shall be
scsumed to act along a diagonal
15) Wind forces on tower appurtenances, such as ladders, conduit, lights,
elevators and the ik, shall be calculated using appropriate force coefficients
for these elements.
'6) Forguyed towers, the cantilever portion ofthe tower shall be designed for 125%
‘of the design fore,
17) = reduction of 25% of the design force in any span between guys shall be made
for determination of controlling moments and shears.
8) Notation
e+ Ratio of solid area to gross area of tower face.
D___Typical member diameter, in metres
Table 62.21
Overall Pressure Coefficients, Gyp and Gp, for Tower Guys
¢
degrees)
0
1s 035
Ls a0
fe 0
The force cofiens shall be used in conlnction ih}
{Spostd aces ofthe over guy in sare ete, else
pete ee pte
2) Nowton
Geo Foe ccf er the component of ore
etn decton ofthe wind
Fort culient fr tn ccnpenen of force
pibgemeel te eciierel te wine nce
Pecans Onan p
Rigi bebreen rd dtcttn nd chor of he
uy in degrees.
30
Py
50
o 0.80 045
”
0
90
D
Notes
cea
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24.6.8 Effect of Local Topography : If a structure or any portion thereof is located within a local
‘pographic zone, such as regions around hills and ridges as shown in Fig6.2.9, the sustained wind pressure
Iying by a local topographic coefficient, C;. Value of
obtained from Sec 24.62 shall be modified by multipl
the coefficient, Cy shall be obtained from Fig 6.29.
Notes:
!
*
15ly or 25H 15lyor 25H
1 Woiver grate >| — aire i gn
yor 167 H whichever is greater)
Local topographic zone
Local Topographic Coefficient, C;at Crest
Upwind slope Coefficient, C
(tan ¢)
ts Ty
21 3
02 us
203 237
ree
tne = eupwin stp,
ee ee ere eee ee er eee
reared snance oe
a = RT nee tes
Ee atest ees eotatee ee ee deer a oe
ee
1) ferinemeie isc pn sn nip epee
@
Cj = 10 or a point ator out side the boundary of the local topographic zones as shown inthe figure
For any point within the local topographic zone, value of the coefficient, Cy shall be obtained by
interpolation from the value at crest given in the table and the value of Cy=1 at the boundary of the
‘zone The interpolation shall be linear with horizontal distance from the crest, and with height above the
focal ground level
Fig 629 Local Topographic Coefficient, Ct for Hills and Ridges.25
254
252
Chapter 2
‘Loads
EARTHQUAKE LOADS
cae
sacs see atc aan ties private ek Pe re
sc et ee rte oe fee plate ime reel eee
SSpreant a nee hale Seuiuad hie Goer nae ee ey
Se ee eee
Dr ee ee ee ee ees
Seer
Definitions
‘The following definitions of terms shall be applicable only to the provisions of Sec 2.5:
BASE : The level at which the earthquake motions are considered to be imparted to the structures or the
level at which the structure as a dynamic vibrator is supported.
BASE SHEAR : Total design lateral force or shear at the base of a structure.
BEARING WALL SYSTEM : A structural system without a complete vertical load carrying space frame, see
BEARING yst ‘orp! vying 9p.
BRACED FRAME : An essentially vertical trans system ofthe concentric or eccentric type which is provided
to resist lateral forces. 2 a bes :
BUILDING FRAME SYSTEM : An essentially complete space frame which provides support for gravi
loads, see Sec 1.3.2. ee " i as ea
DIAPHRAGM : A horizontal or nearly horizontal system of structures acting to transmit lateral forces to the
vertical resisting elements, The term ‘diaphragm’ inclides horizontal bracing systems,
DUAL SYSTEM : A combination of a Special or Intermediate Moment Resisting Frame and Shear Walls or
Braced Frames designed in accordance with the criteria of Sec 1.32.
ECCENTRIC BRACED FRAME (EBF): A steel braced frame designe
ESSENTIAL FACILITIES; Buildings and structures which are necessary t remain functional during an
emergency ora post disaster peri
FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM : A floor or roof diaphragm shall be considered flexible, for purposes of this
provision, when the maximum lateral deformation of the diaphragm is more than fwo times the average
Storey drift of the associated storey. This may be determined by comparing the computed midpoint in-plane
Gellettion of the diaphragm under lateral load withthe storey driftof adjoining vertical resisting elements
Linder equivalent tributary lateral load 3 I
FLEXIBLE ELEMENT OR SYSTEM : An element or system whose deformation under lateral load is
significantly larger than adjoining parts of the system.
FLEXIBLY SUPPORTED EQUIPMENT : Non-rigid or flexibly supported equipment is a system having a
cca eee tate eee getiet mateo aia me .
HORIZONTAL BRACING SYSTEM
roof diaphragm.
INTERMEDIATE MOMENT RESISTING FRAME (IMRE) : A concrete ot steel frame designed in accordance
with Sec 8.3 or 105.17 respectively.
MOMENT RESISTING FRAME : A frame in which members and joints are capable of resisting forces
primarily by flexure,
ORDINARY MOMENT RESISTING FRAME (OMRF) : A moment resisting frame not meeting special
detailing requirements for ductile behaviour.
PRIMARY FRAMING SYSTEM : That part of the structural system assigned to resist lateral forces.
RIGIDLY SUPPORTED EQUIPMENT : A rigid or rigidly supported equipment is a system having a
fundamental period less than or equal to 0.06 second.
‘SHEAR WALL : A wall designed to resist lateral forees parallel to the plane of the wall (sometimes referred
toasa vertical diaphragm ot a structural wall).
conformance with Sec 1.8.
horizontal truss system that serves the same function as a floor or
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SOFT STOREY Storey in which the lateral stifnss less than 70 per cent ofthe stifness ofthe storey
SPACE FRAME : A three-dimensional structural system without bearing walls composed of members
interconneeted so as to function as a complete sel contained unit with oF without the aid of horizontal
diaphragms or floor bracing systems.
SPECIAL MOMENT RESISTING FRAME (SMRF) : A moment resisting frame specially detailed to provide
ductile behaviour complying withthe seam requirements provided in Chaptea 8 and 10forconerste and
Steel frames respectively.
SPECIAL STRUCTURAL SYSTEM: A structural system not listed in Table 62.24
STOREY : The space between floor levels. Storey-is the storey below level-x.
STOREY SHEAR, V, : The summation of design lateral forces above the storey under consideration,
STRENGTH : The usable capacity of an element or a member to resist the load as prescribed in these
Provisions:
STRUCTURE : An assemblage of framing members designed to support gravity loads and resist lateral
forces. Structures may be categorized as building and non-building structures as defined in Sec 1.2.2.
TOWER: A tall, slim vertical structure.
‘VERTICAL LOAD-CARRYING FRAME : A space frame designed to carry all vertical gravity loads.
WEAK STOREY : Storey in which the lateral strength is ess than 80 per cent of that of the storey above.
253. Symbols and Notation
‘The ollowing symbols and notation shall apply to the provisions of this section:
A = the combined effective area, in square metres of the shear walls in the first storey of the
structure
A, = _ the effective horizontal cross-sectional area, in square metres of a shear wall in the first
storey of the structure.
the torsion amplification factor at level
‘numerical coeficient specified in See 2561.
‘numerical coefficient specified in Sec 258 and given in Table 62.26,
numerical coefficient given in Sec 25.62.
the length in metres ofa shear wall element in the first storey inthe direction parallel tothe
applied forces.
idteral force st level ifor use in Bq 255).
lateral force applied to level, nr x respectively.
Jaterl forces on an element or component or on equipment supports.
that portion of the base shear V, ‘considered concentrated af the top of the structuze in
adaition 1 Fy.
force on foor- of roof-diaphragm.
acceleration due to gravity
freight in metres above the base to level -m or respectively
structure importance coefficient given in Table 6223.
structure Importance eoefficlent specified In Sec 258 for structural and non-structural
components and equipment.
level of he structte referred toby the subscript eg,
the uppermost level in the main portion of the structure.
the level under consideration eg. =1 designates the first level above the base.
response modification coefficient for structural systems given in Table 62.24
Sit coefficient for soi characteristics piven in Table 6224
= fundamental period of vibration, fn seconds, of the structure in the direction under
consideration.
2
designates the first level above
Rg
5
7
v = _ the total design lateral force or shear atthe base
Vy = _ the design storey shear in storey
w the total seismic dead load defined in Sec 2.5.5.2
w;, that portion of W which is located at or assigned to level «or x respectively
wy = the weight of the diaphragm and the elements tributary thereto at level-x, including
applicable portions of other loads defined in Sec 25.5.2.
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w thewelght ofan shanantor copottas
z scialc ve couteen given indie 6222
5 hovzonaldiplaernent a level relative to the base du to appli lateral forces, in metre,
for use in Fa 53)
254 Seamic Zoning uh eee i,
Beat Geeetc Znteg Mag Tee seas eg map of Baoan ety clean Pg 220. ou
the severity ofthe probable intensity of selamic protind mation and damages, Bangladesh has been divides
Ito three felanic Bone, ue Zane 1 Zone 2 and Sone’ as chown in Hg G20 with Zone 3 being the ot
2542 Selection of Seiamic Zone and Zone Coefficient : Seismic zone for a bulldng site shall be
determined based on the location of the ate on the Seismic Zoning Map provided in Fi 6210, Each
Sclding or atracture shal be assigned a Seiamic Zone Coeiient 2 Soretpenting othe slsmc 20ne of
these set forth in Table 62.2,
255 Design Earthquake Forces for Primary Framing Systm
tees ben eee tee een ls
cazatel Sse Sth provision tot in ths cto, He design Seta loves hal essed ac
encore inthe dracon of each pra on fhe Dango th structure, exept oer
Fatal oy te rovenract seclodend
2551 Selection of Lateral Force Method :Seomi trl forces on pray framing stems shall be
determined by using ete te Equivalent Sais Force Method provided in See 256 othe Dynamic
Response Method given in Sec 2.57 complying with the restrictions given below
2) The Equivalent Static Fore Method of Sec256 may be used for the following structures
1) Allstructures regular or iregula in Sismie Zone 1 and in Structure Importance Category IV
{i Seismic Zone except case b(Wv) below. = ey
5) Regular struchats ule: 75 sess ti igh with Iafcal fosce msttance provided by
Seite psi lens Tobie 62.26 eaepl se Be) Boo
regular etocsues ocvaary ban Wieasies tere
FB) A tower ike balding or stricture having flexible upper portion supported ona rigid lower
Sree
1) both portions of he structure onadered separately can be clase as regular structures,
3) the serag trey sins of he lower Pan a lest ten tines Ln average soc}
suitness the upper portion, and
2) the period of te cite structure isnot greater than 1.1 times the period of the upper
ee ree esteem ee
yl he Dyan ane Mecsodox presi Sac at be ws tl danse of soca at shal
a Distats evvucees acm nbotne eee =
2 Shuctues 72 meso now in ight except as peciad bycase above
ty Sorters toring csi rvices: Sire wea oene rTyeRNN cell
tind in Table 63 or sctres having epularetues notdeseba i St ale 613
cent
ii), Sfrctures over 20 metres in height in Seismic Zone 3 not having the same structural system
ihroupiocd es img ence rat pertatertin See LA
iv). Strutt; regular of iegular ical on Sol Probe Type Ss given in Table 6.225, which
have a period greater thay OY second, Te analyst hal include te efit ofthe col atthe
site and shall conform to Sec 2.5.7.1 (c).
2552 Seismic Dead Load : Seismic dead load, W, i the total dead load of a building ora structure,
including permanent partttons, ard applicable portons of ter onde sted below
2) Imstorage and warehouse occupancies, a minimum of 25 percent ofthe floor live loa shall be
applicable. , 2
1») Where an allowance fr partion loa is included inthe flor design in accordance with See 23.33,
all such loads but not less than 0.6 KN/m? shall be applicable.
) Total welghtof permanent equipment shall be included,
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25.6 Equivalent Static Force Method
This method may be used for calculation of seismic lateral forces forall structures specified in Sec 25.5.1(a)
25.61 Design Base Shear : The total design base shear in a given direction shall be determined from the
following relation
es)
where, ‘Seismic zone coefficient given in Table 62.22
Structure importance coefficient given in Table 6.2.23,
Response modification coefficient for structural systems given in Table 62.24
‘The total seismic dead load defined in Sec 2552
Numerical coefficient given by the relation
1.258
ms 252)
Site coefficient for soll characteristics as provided in Table 6.2.25
Fundamental period of vibration in seconds, of the structure for the direction under
‘consideration as determined by the provisions of Sec 2.5.6.2.
ary
The value of C need not exceed 2.75 and this value may be used for any structure without regard to soil type
or structure period. Except for those requirements where Code prescribed forces are scaled up by 0.375R, 0
‘minimum value ofthe ratio C/R shall be 0.075.
‘Table 6.222 ‘Table 62.23
Seismic Zone Coefficients, Z ‘Structure Importance Coefficients J, 1”
Seismie Zone Zone ‘Structure Importance Category ‘Saructure
(see Fig 6.2.10) | Coefficient (see Table 6.1.1 for occupancy) Importance
Coefficient
i Tt
T Essential eciies 12s | 150
Hazardous facilities 125 | 150
IL Special occupancy structures Koo} 1.00
IV Standard occupancy structures | 1.00 | 1.00
V_Low.rsk Suuowres t00_|_1.00
2562 Structure Period : The value of the fundamental period, T of the structure shall be determined
from one of the following methods :
2) Method A : For all buildings the value of T may be approximated by the following formul
T= Cythy) 94 @53)
where, Cj, = 0053 forstel moment resisting frames
0073 ‘or reinforced concrete moment resisting frames, and eccentric braced
steel frames
0.049. forall other structural s
Height in metres above the base to level n
hg
Alternatively, the value of C; for buildings with concrete or masonry shear walls may be taken as
0.08y/A; . The value of A shall be obtained from the relation
Ap =BA,[0.24(De/h)] esa)
‘The combined effective area, in square metres, of the shear walls in the first
storey of the structure.
‘The effective horizontal cross-sectional area, in square metres of a shear wall in
the first storey of the structure.
De = The length, in metre of a shear wall element in the first storey in the direction
parallel to the applied forces.
‘The value of Dg/lig_ for use in Eq (2.54) shall not exceed 0.9.
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Table 6.2.24
Response Modification Coefficient for Structural Systems, R
Basie Structural Syste eral Farce eng Sp
& Beating Wall Tight famed walls wih shear panels
‘System
Plywood wale for sven, 3 storeys or less
&i)_Allothe ight raed walls
2, Shearwalls,
') Concrete
i) Masonry
‘Ligh sel famed bearing was with esion only bracing
[raced frames where bracing cates gravity lads
Steal
i) Conerete
i)_feaw timber
1 Balldng Frame T. Steel eecenic breed Trane (EB)
Sysem
2. Ligh frmed walls with sheer pares
nrc a er Seger 9 roles
3, Shear walle
i) Conercte
i) Masony
4 Conga frames (CBF)
iy Stet
= pony Reine T- Special moment essing faines SHRP)
rome Sytem
Seek
i) Conerete es
Intermediate moment resisting frames (IMF), coneete)
‘Gcdinay momeat resisting fares (MEE)
Coe
ad. Dual System T Shear walls
1) Concrete with steel or concrete SMRF
ii) Concrete with steel OMRF
il) Concrete with concrete IMRF®
iv) Masonry with steel or concrete SMRF
¥) Masonry with steel OMRF
vi) Masonry with concrete IMRF ®
2. Stes! EBF
1) With see! SMRF
ii) With steel OMRE
3. Concentric braced frame (CBF)
i) Stel with steel SMRF
5i) Steel with steel OMRF
iil) Concrete with concrete SMRF ©)
iv) Concrete with concrete IMRF ©)
‘Special Structural SeeSee 132,133,135
Systems
‘Notes : (1)
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Basic Structural Systems are defined in See 1.3.2, Chapter 1
See Sec 2.5.6.6 for combination of structural systems, and Sec 1.3.5 for system limitations.
Prohibited in Seismic Zone 3.
Prohibited in Seismic Zone 3 except as permitted in Sec 2.5.9.3.
Prohibited in Seismic Zones 2 and 3. Sec 1.7.2.6
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Table 6.2.25
Site Coefficient, § for Seismic Lateral Forces (!)
‘Bite Soil Characteristics Coefficient,
Ss
Description
A soil profile with either
{) A-rock-like material characterized by a shear-wave velocity greater than 10
Zed.m/s or by other suitable means of classification, of
b)_Stiffor dense Soil condition where the soll depth is less than 61 metres
A soil profile with dense or stif soil conditions, where the soil depth exceeds |, 12
1 mettes
A soil profile 21 metres or more in depth and containing more than 6metres of | 15
Soll tofmedium si clay butt more than 12 metres of soft clay
S4_ | A soil profile containing, more than 12 metres of soft clay characterized by a] 2.0
| Shear wave velocty fess than 152 m/s Z Hs
oie (1) These coofcent sal be etablished Tm prOpeRy abwantRTeT GOTTA ea Ta OCT
‘where the soll properties are no known in sulficent deal o determine the sol profile type, 0
Proll $3 salfbe tse. Sol profile Sy need notbe assumed unless the bulding ofa dtermines
that soil profile S may be present atthe sl, rin the even that sol profile Sys established by
scott datas
¥) Method B : The fundamental period T may be calculated using the structural properties and
Geformational characteristics of the resisting elements in a properly substantiated analysis. This
requirement may be satisfied by using the following formula :
T=2n, Sma? /eSra 55)
ft fat
The values of fj represent any lateral force distributed approximately in accordance with the
principles of Eq (25.4), 257) and (258) or any other rational distribution. The elastic deflections, 8)
Shall Be calculated using the applied lateral forces, f, The value of T determined from Eq (255) shall
‘ot exceed that calculated using Eq 253) by more than 40%,
25.3 Vertical Distribution of Lateral Forces: In the absence of a more rigorous procedure, the total
fatera force, which isthe base shear V, shall be distributed along the height ofthe structure in accordance
with Eq (256), (25.7) and (25.8)
VaF+ VF 256)
Et
where, Fj = Lateral force applied at storey level -i and
Concentrated lateral force considered at the top of the
‘building in addition to the force Fy.
‘The concentrated force, F; acting atthe top of the building shall be determined as follows:
007 TV <0.25V — whenT> 02 second 572)
00 when TS 07 second (2570)
‘The remaining portion of the base shear (V-F,), shall be distributed over the height of the building,
including level-n, according to the relation :
py =F iso
Fan
ist
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Ateach storey level-x, the force Fy shall be applied over the area of the building in proportion to the mass
distribution at that level.
2.564 Horizontal Distribution of Shear : The design storey shear Vy, in any storey x is the sum of the
forces F~ and Fr above that storey. Vz shall be distributed to the various elements ofthe vertical lateral
force resisting system in proportion to their rigidities, considering the rigidity of the floor or root
iaphragm. Allowance shall alo be made for the incressed shear arting dive to any horizontal torsional
moment as specified in Sec 25.65.
25.6.5 Horizontal Torsional Moments : Provision shall be made for the increased shears resulting from
horizontal torsion where floor diaphragms are not flexible.
‘The torsional design moment at a given storey shall be the moment resulting from eccentricities between
appli design lateral forces at eves above that storey and the vertical resisting elements in that storey plus
anaccidental torsional moment
‘The accidental torsional moment in any storey shall be determined assuming the storey mass to be displaced
from the calculated centre of mass in each direction a distance equal to 5% of the building dimension at that
level perpendicular to the direction of the force under consideration.
Where torsional irregularity existe (Pan Iregularity Type I a8 defined in Table 61.4) the effects shall be
brcountod for by ingeasing the acadental tasion extn level by an amplification factor, Ay determined
from the forma
Az =[Snux/(12808)] <30 ess)
where, dnax = ‘The maximum displacement at levels
dayg_ = The average of the displacements at extreme positions ofthe
building at level
‘The more severe loading for each element shall be considered for design.
2.5.6.6 Combination of Structural Systems : When structural systems defined in Sec 1.32 are combined to
be incorporated into the same structure, the following requirements shall be satisied:
2) Vertical Combinations: ‘The value of the response modification coefficient R used inthe design of
2ny sowey fora given lzeton shall not be greater han that used for he stone above, However,
{hs requifementsived not apply to. storey where te de we that storey i less than 10 pet
cent of the total dead weight oF the stature
Structures may be designed using the procedures of Sec 25.6 under the following conditions:
4) Theeentire structure is designed using the lowest value of R forthe lateral force resisting systems
ii) The following procedure is used for structures conforming to Sec2.55.Ja(iv).
1. The flexible upper portion, shall be designed asa separate structure, supported lateral
the rigid lower portions using the appropriate value of R as si
2h ignore ied as ena tere abn
SPR eerie rn cee ae reanfen s
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SAS aelite aa es aut Dae ae a?
b) Combinations Along Different Axes:
i) In Seismic Zone 3, where a structure has a Bearing Wall System in only one direction, the value
Of R used for the orthogonal direction shall not be greater than that used for the Bearing Wall
System defined in See 1.32.
ii) Any combination of Building Frame Systems, Dual Systems, or Moment Resisting Frame
‘Systems defined in Sec 13.2 may be used to resist design seismie forces in structures less than 50
min height. Only combinations of Dual Systems and Special Moment Resisting Frames (SMRB)
can be used to resist the design seismic forces in structures exceeding 50 m_ in height in Seismic
Zones.257
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Dynamic Response Method
‘The Dynamic Response Method, where used, shall conform to the criteria established in this section. The
analysis of the structure shall be based. on an established principle of mechanics, using a mathematical
el specified in Sec 1.26.1(a) and one ofthe dynamic analysis procedures given in See 35.72 and 2573.
‘The mass and mass moments of inertia of various components of a structure, required for the dynamic
analysis, shall be calculated based on the seismic dead load specified in Sec 2.5.5.2.
asl esa meee ee ane me eens era elena
Sa ere ae erp era ee aaa
8) Response Spectrum : The response spectrum to be used inthe dynamic analysis shall be any one of
» ebabeite ee ae :
i) Site Specific Design Spectra : A site ‘ific response spectra shall be developed based on the
geologic, tectonic seitmologic, and soil characteristics associated with the specific site. The
Spectra shall be developed. for a damping ratio of 005 unless a different value Is found to be
consistent with the expacted structural behaviour a the intensity of vibration established for the
site
ii) Normalized Response Specta : In absence of a sitespecific response spectrum, the normalized
» respons peste ee eel vena
») Time History: Ground motion ime history developed for the sperfic site shall be representative of
actual earthquake motions for the directions under consideration. Response spectra from time
history, either individually or in combination, shall approximate the site-specific design spectra
conforming to paragraph a (i) above.
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Solt to Medium Clay and Sand”
‘sot Type 83)
a0 —|
-— Deen Conesinioss oF Sift Cay Sole!”
| (Sor Type 8)
ook and Sut Saas
- ‘Sot Type S))
ofS 20 | acl
10
° L 1
° 05 10 8 20 25 30
Period, (s
Note {Sy Specral accaleration
9: Acceleration due to gravity
2: Seismic zone coelfcient
(2) For structures on Soll Type , refer to See 25716)
Fig. 6.2.11 Normalized Response Spectra for 5% Damping Ratio
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258
Structures on Soil Profile Type $4 The following provisions shall apply when required by
Sec 2.55.1 (iv):
8) The ground motion representation shallbe developed in accordance with paragraphs a) and b
ii) Possible amplification of building response due to soil-structure interaction and lengthening of
eae peat ee atl areet aee recess ae
iil) The base shear determined by these procedures may be reduced to a design base shear, V, by
dividing by a factor not greater than the appropriate R value for the structure but shall not be
less than that required by Sec 2.57.2c().
d) Vertical Component: The vertical component of ground motion may be defined by scaling the
corresponding horizontal. ground accelerations by a factor of two-thirds. Alternative factors may be
tused when substantiated by sitespecific data,
2.572 Response Spectrum Analysis : Where this procedure is used, an elastic dynamic analysis of a
Structure shall be performed based on the criteria set forth in this section with a mathematical model
conforming to Sec 126.1(2) and using a esponse spectrum as specified in See 257.(a ). The analysis shall
include the peak dynamic response of all modes having. a significant contribution to total structural
response. Peak modal response shall be calculated using the ordinates of the appropriate response spectrum
curve which correspond to the modal periods. Maximum modal contributions shall be combined in a
Statistical manner to obtain an approximate total structural response.
18) Number of Modes : The requirement that all significant modes be included may be satisfied by
demonstrating that, for the modes considered, a least 90 per cent of the participating mass Of the
Structure is included in the calculation of response for each principal horizontal direction.
) Combination of Modes: The peak member forces, dlplacements storey fores storey shears, and
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Faocilct suionet valang of tine Pspenss patomelen Wine hide diesel poco are act
Toraralya, modal infraction elec stall be Eovaidered when combining modal axa,
©) Scaling of Results : Where the base shear for a given direction, determined by this procedure, is
different from the base shear obtained by using the procedure of Sec 2.5.64, i¢shall be adjusted as
i) When the base shear is less than that determined from Sec 2.5.6.1, the following values shall be
taken
1. The value ofthe base shear as obtained from Sec 2.5.61, for irregular structures.
2. 90 per cent of the value from Sec 256.1 for regular structures except that the base shear shall
rol be less than 80 per cent of that determined using T from Sec 2.3.6.2(a).
ii) When the base shear is greater than that determined from Sec 2.5.6.1, the value need not exceed
that required by e(i) above, except for structures required to conform to Sec 2.5.7.1(¢)
Al corresponding response parameters, including deflections, member forces and moments,
Shall be adjusted in proportion to the adjusted base shear.
d) Torsion: The analysis shall account for torsional effects, including accidental torsional effects as
prescribed in Sec 2.3.6. Where three-dimensional models are used for analysis, effects of accicental
forsion shall be accounted for by appropriate adjustments in the model such as adjustment of mass
locations, or by the equivalent state procedure provided in Sec 25.65,
2.573 Time History Analysis : When this procedure is followed, an elastic or inelastic dynamic analysis
Oisstracta abl be ade wing a mathematical model ofthe sucute apeiied in See 12610) and
Spplying at ils base or any other appropriate level, a ground motion time history as specified in See
ZEEPAU “Tne timesdependent dynainic esponse of the'structure shall be obtained through ‘numerical
integration ofits equations of motion.
Seismic Lateral Forces on Components and Equipment Supported by Structures
2381 Lateral Forces on Structural and. Newstructural Components, and Equipment : The minimum
design seismic lateral forces on elements of structures, non-structural components, equipment and thelr
sttachments including anchorage and bracing to the main structural system shal be determined in
accordance withthe formula
Prazrcw" 25.10)
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259
Loads
where, F’ = Total lateral seismic force
Z = Seismic zone coefficient as given in Table 62.22
I = Structure Importance Coefficient for components as given in Table 6.2.23
C= Horizontal force Coefficient as specified in Sec 25.82.
W’ = Weight ofan element, component or piece of equipment.
‘The total lateral seismic force, F’obtained from Eq (2.5.10) shall be distributed in proportion to the mass
distribution of the element, component or piece of equipment. These forces shall be applied in the horizontal
direction to cause the most critical loading for design. Friction resulting from gravity forces shall not be
‘considered to provide resistance to seismic
‘Seismic lateral forces on attachments for floor- or roof-mounted equipment weighing less than 1.8 kN and
for furniture need not be determined for design purposes. oe .
See ca ee lace ee ae
eee ce aoe Sees ore areas
Re ase a eee ere artes ean
'b) For non-rigid or flexibly supported equipment, supported by a structure and located above grade on
a structure the seismic lateral force shall be determined considering the dynamic properties of both
the equipment and those ofthe structure which supports it, but the value of C shall not be les than
that listed in Table 62.26. In the absence of an analysis or empirical data, the value of C’ shall be
taken as twice the value listed in Table 62.26 butt noed not exceed 2.0.
For piping, ducting and conduit systems which are constructed of ductile materials and connections,
the values of C’ may be taken as those given in Table 6.2.26.
©) The value of C’ for elements, or components and equipment laterally self-supported and located at
‘or below ground level may be two-thirds of the value set forth in Table 62.26. However, the desi
Tateral forces obtained from Eq (2.5.10) for these elements shall not be iess than that as would.
‘obtained using the provision of Sec 2.59.
2583 Seismic Lateral Forces on Floor or Roof Diaphragms : Seismic lateral forces on floor and roof
diaphragms and collector elements shal be determined in accordance with the following forma
+ dR
eee e511)
de,
a) The force F determined from Eq (2.5.11) need not exceed 0.75 ZIwy but it shall not be less than
035 ZI.
b) When the diaphragm is required to transfer lateral forces from the vertical resisting elements above
the diaphragm to olher vertical resisting elements below the diaphragm due to offset in the
placement of the elements or to changes in stiffness. in the vertical elements, these forces shall be
‘dded to those determined from Eq (28.11).
Seismic Lateral Forces on Non-Building Structures
Non-building structures shall include all self-supporting structures other than buildings that carry gravity
loads and resist the effects of earthquake and other lateral forces. Determination of seismic lateral forces for
such structures shall be based on the following provisions:
2.39 Seismic Dead Load: For non-building sfructures the seismic dead load, W shall include all loads
defined for buildings in See 2552. In addition, W_ shall include ll normal operating contents for structures
Stich as tanks, vessels, bins and piping
2592 Fundamental Period : For structures with primary framin
fundamental period T, shall be determined in accordance with Sec 2.5.6.
obtained by using a rational method such as Method B of Sec 25.6.2.
25.9.3 Structures Similar to Buildings : The seismic lateral forces on structures with primary framing
tems similar to buldings (Le structural systems listed in Table 6224) shall be determined in accordance
with the provisions of Sec 2.55 through 25.8 with following modifications :
sstems similar to buildings, the
or other structures, T shall be
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a) _ Intermediate moment resisting frames (IMRF) may be used in structures within Seismic Zone 3 and
in structure importance categories III through V, if, () the structure is less than 15 m in height, and
(i) R= 4.0 is used in load cafculations.
b) Seismic dead load and structure period shall be calculated in accordance with See 2.5.5.2 and 2.5.9.2
respectively.
‘Table 6.2.26
Horizontal Foree Coefficient, C’ for Elements, Components and Equipment
Elements of Structures and Non-structural Components and Equipment Value of C”
1 | Elements of Structures
1. Walls including the following
a." Unbraced (cantilevered) parapets 2.00
b. Other exterior walls above the ground floor!) a7
§Allinterior bearing and nonbearing walls and partitions :
4. fiasonry or cone fencen over hmhigh 075
2. Penthouse except wen framed by an extension ofthe structural frame) o7s
3, Connections for prefabricated structural elements other than walls, with force 075
applied at centre of gravity
4. Diaphragms)
IL | Nonstructural Components
1. Exterior and interior ornamentation and appendages 2.00
2 Chimneys, stacks, trussed towers and tanks on legs:
1. Supported on or projecting as an unbraced cantilever above the roof more 2.00
than one-half thelr total height
b. All others, including those supported below the roof with unbraced 075
projection above the roof less than one-half their height, ot braced or guyed
the structural frame at or above their centres of mass.
3. Signs and biboards 200
4 BlGrage racks including contents) 075
5. ‘Ancage for penn oorsupported cabinets and book tacks more than O78
13m infeight (including content)
6 Anchorage for suspended cclings and light fatures® ©) 075
F.__hecess floor systems”) 075
un | Equipment
EP and vessels (eluding conten) together with support system anc 075
2. Hite mechanical and plumbing equipment and associated conduit, 075
}
ductwork and piping, and machinery (
Noter ()"See See 2587 for res supported at or below grade
©) Seesee1723 and 2582
(8). Where loxble diaphragms provide aera support fr walls and partition, the value of Cfor anchorage shall be
Increased 50 pr cin forth conte oneal of fhe dlaphragin Spex
(4) Applies to Seamie Zones? and 3 ony
5) SalSceiF29 and 2583
{6} Celing weigh shall inde alight cures another equipment or patios which re aeally supported by
the ceiling. For the purpose of determining the seismic force a ceiling weight of not less than 0.2 kN /m2 shall be
‘sed Catling constructed of th and plaster or gypsum bosrd screw or hal attached to suspended members
that supports celing atone level ecending from Walt wall ned not be analysed provided the wals are not
over idm
(2) W tor acces lor systems shall be the dea load ofthe ccs loo systems pls 25 pe cent ofthe for lve
Joad plus a 0.5 KN/m? partition load allowance.
(@) Equipment includes buts ot Limited to bolls chillers, hea exchangers, pumps, ai-handing units, cooling
towers contra pancis, motors, swilhget, transformers and le safety eqpment Ilse indides major
Conduit ducting and piping serving such cquipment and fie sprinkle systems. Se Sec 2582 for adtional
requirements for deermining_C” fornon-aigi or lexbly mounted equipmentChapter 2
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25.9.4 Rigid Structures : For rigid structures (ie. those with period, T' < 0.06 second) including their
‘anchorage, the total lateral force, V shall be determined in accordance with the relation :
v =05ZIW (25.2)
259.5 Flat-bottom Tanks at or Below Grade: Seismic forces for flat-bottom tanks or other tanks with
‘Supported bottoms, founded at or below grade, shall be calculated using the procedure of Sec 2.5.94
considering the entire weight of the tank and its contents. Alternatively, stich forces may be determined
using one oF the following methods.
2) Acesponse spectrum analysis, which includes consideration ofthe actual ground motion anticipated
atlhtite and the inertial effects ofthe contained lui. i -
b) A substantiated analysis prescribed for the particular type of tank provided that the seismic Zones
and Structure importance Categories aren conformance with Pig 6210 and Sec 23 respectively.
2596 Other Structures: For structures (other than buildings), which are not covered by Sec 25.93
through 2.5.95, the minimum seismic lateral forces shall be determined in accordance with the following,
provisions:
a) The fotal lateral seismic force, V_ shall be determined using the provisions of Sec 25.6 with the
coefficient R taken from Table 62.27. However, the ratio C/R shall not be less than 05,
Table 6.2.
Coefficient, R for Non-Building Structures
Structure Type
‘Tanks, vessels or pressurized spheres on braced or unbraced legs 3
2 Castin-plae coneete silos and chimneys having walls continuous tothe 5
foundation
3. Distributed mass cantilever structures such as stacks, chimneys, silos and skiet- 4
supported vertical vessele
‘Trussed towers (free standing or guyed), guyed stacks and chimneys
Inverted pendulum-type structures
Cooling towers:
Bins and hoppers on braced or unbraced legs
Storage racks
Signs and billboards
10. Amusement structures and monuments
1, _Allother self-supporting structures not otherwise covered.
b) The vertical distribution of the total lateral seismic force, V, may be determined by one of the
following procedures:
1. Using provisions of Sec 2.5.63.
2 Using procedures of Sec 25.7,
Exception:
For iregular structures assigned to Structure Importance Categories [and Il, which eannot be modeled
asa single mass, the procedures of Sec 257 shall be used.
©) When any ober established, standard oc method is use sa bass for otining he seismic Inter
ees for a particlar type of ron building structure covered by this section, such a standard may be
‘used subject to the following Hmitatons © e .
i) The Seismic Zones and Structure Importance Categories shall be in conformance with the
requirements of Sec 254 and 1.23 respectively.
ii) The values for total lateral force and total base overturning moment used in design shall not be
less than 80% of the values which would be obtained using these provisions.
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262
263
264
MISCELLANEOUS LOADS
General
‘The procedures and limitations for the determination of selected miscellaneous loads ave provides in this
section Loads hat are not specified in ls section or elsewhere in ths chapter may be detefmined based on
Information rom tllble references or pecan advice may be sought
Definitions
‘The following definitions and notation shall apply to the provisions of this section only.
ESSENTIAL FACILITIES : Buildings and structures which are necessary to remain functional during an
‘emergency or a post disaster period
RATIONAL ANALYSIS : An analysis based on established methods or theories using mathematical
formulae and actual or appropriately assumed data,
SITE-SPECIFIC DATA : Data obtained either from measurements taken ata site or from substantiated field
information required specifically for the structure concerned,
Rain Loads
Rain loads shall be determined in accordance with the following provisions.
2634 Blocked Drains : Each portion of aro shall be designed to sustain the load from all rainwater
that could be accumullated on it ifthe primary drainage system for that portion is undersized or blocked.
Ponding, instability shall be considered in this situation.
263.2 Controlled Drainage : Roofs equipped with controlled drainage provisions shall be designed to
‘sustain all rainwater loads on them to the elevation of the secondary drainage system plus 0.25 kN/m?.
Ponding instability shall be considered in this situation.
Loads Due to Flood and Su
For the determination of flood and gurge loads ona structural member consideration shall be given to both
hyrdrontaic and hydrodynamic effects. Required loading shall be determined im aceordarce with the
{Siablshed principles of mechan based on ste gece ceri and In compliance with the flowing
provisions ofthis section. For essential facilites ike cyclone and fload shelters and fr hazardous facies
[Specified in Table 6.1.1, values of maximum flood elevation, surge height, wind velocities et, required for
Re determination of food and surge loa, shal be laken ocresponing to 100 yeat slush period, For
Structures other than essential and hazardous facilites, these valves, shall be Based on S0-Vear eetuen
pened
264A, Flood Lends on Structures at Inland Areas: or structures ited at inland areas subject to flood,
icads due to flood shall be determined considering hydrostatic effects which shall be caleulated based on the
flood elevation of 8.yearretum period, For riverside structures such as that under Exposure C specified in
Sec 24.4.1, hydrodynamic forces, arising due to approaching wind-generated waves shall also be
determined in addition to the hydrostatic load on them In this case, the amplitude of such wind-induced
‘water waves shall be obtained from site-specific data
26.4.2 Flood and Surge Loads on Structures at Coastal Areas
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads shall be determined as follows
For structures sited at coastal areas, the
2) Hydrostatic Loads : The hydrostatic loads on structural elements and foundations shall be
determined based on the maximum static height of water, Hm produced by floods or surges as given
by the relation
Hm = max (he ly) 61)
where, hy = Yy—Yy and (262)
hg = Maximum surge height as specified in (i) below.
Elevation of the extreme surface water level corresponding to a T-year return period
specified in (il) below, metres,
Ye levation of ground level atsite, metres.
vr
4) Maximum Surge Height, Ig: The maximum surge height, ly associated with cyclones, shall be
that corresponding to a 50-year or a 100-year return period as may be applicable, based on site
specic ana fn the absence ofa more nigrous site speci analysis the following relation
may be us
hg = Ip~ (1) 263)Chapter 2
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Loads
where, fir = design surge height corresponding to a return period of T-years at sea
east in mete, given in Table 62.38
= Gntnce of he dirclure ae measured from the epring te high-water
limit on the sea coast, in km; x= 1, ifx<1
k = rate of decrease in surge height in m/kin; the value of k may be taken as
1/2 for Chittagong; Cox's Bazar-Teknaf coast and as 1/3 for other coastal
li) Extreme Surface Water Level , j.: The elevation of the extreme surface water level, yp for a
site, which may not be associated with a cyclonic storm surge, shall be that obtained from a
site specific analysis corresponding to a 50-Year or a 100-year return period. Values of y, are
given in Table 62.29 for selected coastal locations which may be used in the absence of any site
Specific data
Hydrodynamic Loads : The hydrodynamic load applied on a structural element due to wind-induced
Jocal waves of water, shall be determined By 2 fational analysis using an established method and
based on site specific data. In the absence ofa site-specific data the amplitude of the local wave, to be
‘used in the rational analysis, shal be taken a8 hz) =he/4 21m, where, hy is given in Sec 26.8.2(a) Such,
forces shall be calculated based on 30-year or 100-year return period of flood or surge. The
‘corresponding wind velocities shall be 260 km/h or 289 km/h respectively.
2.64.3 Breakaway Walls : When non-structural walls, partitions or other non-structural elements located
‘below the maximum flood or surge elevation, are required to break away under high tides or wave action,
‘such non-structural elements shail be designed to sustain a maximum uniformly distributed load of 1.0
kN/m? but not less than 0.5 kN/m? applied on a vertical projection of the area
265 Temperature Effects
‘Temperature effects, if significant, shall be considered in the design of structures or components thereof in
accordance with the provision ofthis section.
In determining the temperature effects on a structure, the following provisions shall be considered
a)
»)
The temperatures indicated, shall be the air temperature inthe shade. The range ofthe variation in
temperature fora building ste shall be taken into consideration ae
Effects of the variation of temperature within the material of a structural element shall be accounted
for by one of the following
BN act she ike rat feeb Ce a in
AR ti ecrted il Fornell
Table 62.28
Design Surge Heights at the Sea Coast Fy"
Coastal Region ‘Surge Height at the Sea Coast, ir (mm)
T= 50-year) T= 100-year®
feknat to Cors Dazar a5 35
‘Chakaria to Anwara, and Maheshkhali 7a 86
Tlands
‘Chittagong to Noakhali 79 96
‘Sandwip, Hatiya and all islands in this region 79 96
Bhola to Barguna 62 77
‘Sarankhola to Shyamnagar 53 64
= Values prepared ‘rom information cbtained from Anne D3, MCSP.
NNote=(1) These values may be used inthe absence of site specific data fr structures other than essential
facies listed in Table 6.1.1
2) These values may be used in the absence of site specitic data for essential facilites listed in
Table
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‘Table 62.29
[Extreme Surface Water Levels During Monsoon at Selected Locations of the
Coastal Area above PWD Datum, y,"
Coastal Area ym)
Location Thana T-soyean | ra100 years
Teknat Teknat 233 244
Cox's Bazar Coxs Bazar 3a as
Sharlapar Mioheshichali 4o as
Lemahali Kitubdla 495 519
Banigram Patiya 505 524
Chittagong Bandar 4n 488
Batenge Bander 408 416
Sonaptar Somsgaz 7m 7
Sendwip Sendip 608 62
Compatyganj Compatyganj 753 738
Hatiya Hath 555 576
Daulatkhan Daulatkhan, 4 ip
Dashimina Dasheninn 350 37
Galachipa Gaischipa 3 3%
Patuakai Pata 287 303
Khepupara Kalapara 293 30
ee Bamna 33 337
Patharghata Pathanghata 35 3
Raende Sarankhols 36 375
Chardouni Patharghata aa 466
Mongla Mongla 323 336
Kobodak ' Siyetuager 331 3a
(Giver extua
Kaikhali ae ‘Shyamnagar 3.94 4.12
= Values prepared om information obtained fom Anex-D3, MCSP
Nate (The vloes ray be ed i Ue absence of ate specie data Torstar
Sins Importance Categories IV and Viste th Table 611
(@)Thwse values may be used in the absence of se specific data for structures in
‘Structure Importance Categories andl tsted in Table 62.
©) when the method b(i) above is considered to be applicable, the structural analysis shall take into
Account the following,
i) the variation in temperature within the material of the structural element, exposure condition
) gabeelementandthe ata wich te matt! bso or date hea
ii) the warping or any olher distortion caused due to temperature changes and temperature
gradient in the structaral element, " oe sé
) When it can be demonstrated by established principle of mechanics or by any other means that
neglecting some or all ofthe effects of temperature, does not affect the safety and serviceability of the
structure, the temperature effect can be considered insignificant and need not be considered in
lesign.
Soil and Hydrostatic Pressure
For tuctures or portions thereot, ping below ground level, lads due to sil and hydrostatic pressure hal
be determined in accordance with the provisions of this section and applied In addition to all other
applicable loads.
2.6.6.1 Pressure on Basement Wall : In the design of basement walls and similar vertical or nearly vertical
structures below grade, provision shall be made for the lateral pressure of adjacent soil. Allowance shall be
made for possible surcharge due to fixed or moving loads: When a portion othe whole of the adjacent soil
is below the surrounding water table, computations shall be based on the submerged unit weight of soil,
plus full hydrostatic pressure,
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2662 Uplift on Foo Inthe design of basement ors ang snus horizontal ox neatly horizontal constuction
alow grade, the upward pressure of water, rany, shall be taken as the full hydrostatic pressure applied
Cover the entife aren’ The hydrostatic head shall be measured from the underside of the construction
267 — Loads Due to Explosions
Loads on buildings or portions thereof, shal be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
267: Eeplosion fect Closed Rooms: oe ae
2)°”" Determination of Loads and Response: Internal overpressure developed from an internal explosion
such as that due to leaks in gas pipes, evaporation of Volatile liquids, internal dust explosion et, in
rooms of sizes comparable fo residential rooms and with ventilation areas consisting of window
ass breaking at a pressure of 4 KN/m? (3-4 mm machine made glass) may be calculated from the
following method
i) The overpressure, qo provided in Fig 62.12(a) shall be assumed to depend on a factor Ay/e,
where, Ay is the total window area in m? and v is the volume in m of the room considered,
ii) The internal pressure shall be assumed to act simultaneously upon all walls and floors in one
closed room, and
iii) Theaction gp obtained from Fig 62.12(a) may be taken as static action.
‘When a time dependent résponse is required, an impulsive force function similar to that shown in
Fig 621210) shall be used in dynamic analysis, where, is the me from the start of combustion
‘until maximum pressure is reached and f; isthe time from maximum pressure to the end of
combustion. For and f the most unfavourable values shall be chosen in relation to the dynamic
BiSEsTR of te stucttes. However the vals shall be chosen within the intervals as given in
eo2 130)
The pressure may be applied solely in one room or in more than one room at the'same time. In the
latter case, all rooms ate incorporated in the volume v. Only windows or other similarly weak and
light weight structural elements may be taken as ventilation areas even though certain limited
structural parts break at pressures lest than go.
= =
: : oes = 10s
5 5 toes 2008
=z = ———__—p
bet
Tine, #8
(al internal Pressure as to] Variation of Pressure, @ as a
Function of Ao/v Function of Time, ¢
Fig. 6.2.12 Magnitude and Distribution of Internal Pressure in a
Building Due to Internal Gas Explosion
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b) Limitations : Procedure for determining explosion loads given in (a) above shall have the following
limitations:
’) Values of go given in Fig 62.12(a) are based on tests with gas explosions in room correspondin,
to ordinary residential flats, and may be applied to considerably different conditions wit
caution after appropriate adjustment of the values based on more accurate information.
i) Fig 6222 shall be taken as a guide only, and probability of occurrence of an explosion shall be
eSerin each eas using appropriate vals? i
26.2 Minimum Design Pressure : Walls floors and roofs and their supporting members separating a
tse from an explosion exposure, shall be designed fo sustain the anticipated rhasimimn load effects resuling
from such use including any dynamic effects, but for a minimum internal pressure or suction of 5 KN/m?, in
‘addition to all other loads spectfied In this chapter
26.73 Design Pressure on Relief Vents : When pressure-relief vents are used, such vents shall be
designed to relieve at a maximum internal pressure of 1.0 kN/m?.
26.7.4 Loads Due to Other Explosions : Loads arising from other types of explosions, such as those from
‘rlernal gas cloud explosions, external explosions due t0 high explosives (TNT) ete. shail be determined, for
‘Specific cases, by rational analyses based on information from rellable references or specialist advice shall be
sought.
‘Vertical Forces on Air Raid Shelters
For the design of at raid shelters located in a building eg. in the basement below ground level the
characteristic vertical load shall be determined in accordance with provisions of Sec 2.6.8.1 below.
26.81 Characteristic Vertical Loads : Buildings in which the individual floors are acted upon by a total
distributed live load of up to 5.0 KN/m?, vertical forces on air raid shelters generally located below ground.
Tevel, such as a basement, shall be considered to have the characteristic values provided in Table 6.2.20. In
{he case of buildings having floors that are acted upon by alive Joa lager than 5.0 KN/mé, above values
shall be increased by the difference between the average live loads on all storeys above the one used as the
shelter and 5.0 kN/m?,
Table 6.2.30
(Characteristic Vertical Loads for an Air Raid Shelter in a Building,
~ No. of Storeys Vertical Load
Above the Air Raid Shelter kim?
<2 28
3-4 4
> a
Buildings of particularly’ stable construction 28)
| irrespective of the number of store}
(@) Bulléings of pariculary stable construction shall mean buildings having
Dearing structural elements made from reinforced in-situ concrete.
Loads on Helicopter Landing Areas
In addition to all other applicable loads provided in this chapter, including the dead load, the minimum live
Toad on helicopter landing or touch down areas shall be one of the loads Ly, L2 or L3 as given below
producing the mest unfavourable effect :
pecs 64a)
i) = RM pao)
i) = w Ges,
where, Wy = Actual weightof the tellcopterin kN,
Vi = Rally Lorde ight oft copterin kN,
T= Adirbted ind of S08N/ me,
10°75 for helicopters equipped with hydraulic - type shock absorbers, and
1B torhelicopies wilh gil orsligpe nee penn
‘The live load, Ly shall be applied over the actual areas of contact of landing. The load, L> shall be a single
‘concentrated load including impact applied over a 300 mm x 300 mm area. The loads Ly and Lz may be
applied anywhere within the landing area to produce the most unfavourable effects of load.2.610
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Erection and Construction Loads
All loads required to be sustained by a structure or any portion thereof due to placing or storage of
construction materials and erection equipment including those due to operation of such equipment shall be
considered as erection loads. Provisions shall be made in design to account for al stresses due to such loads,
COMBINATIONS OF LOADS
ees
a tea oe ern aca ete ean oe ae
eee ree dor a ee ee A
a ee ee er eee ee ne
Fee ahaa et acme acs aa acin ehy
Sr Le Sn EE re
ee eee eer ence
NORE Vaneau meat
‘The most unfavourable effet of loads may also occur when one or more ofthe contributing loads ae absent
or actin the reverse direction, Loads such as F Hor § shall be considered in design when thee effects are
Significant: Floor live loads shall not be considered where their inclusion result lower stresses in the
‘member under consideration. The most unfavourable effects from both wind and earthquake loads shal be
Considered where appropriate, but hey need not Be assumed to act smaltaneousy
Definitions
ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN METHOD (ASD) : A method for proportioning structural members such
that the maximum stresses due to service loads obtained from an elastic analysis does not exceed a specified
allowable value. This is also called Working Stress Design Method (WSD),
DESIGN STRENGTH : The product of the nominal strength and a resistance factor.
FACTORED LOAD: The product of the nominal load and a Joad factor.
LIMIT STATE : A condition in which a structure or component becomes unfit for service and is judged
either to be no longer useful for is intended function (Servceability Kit state) or tobe unsafe (strength
limit state)
LOAD EFFECTS : Forces, moments, deformations and other effects produced in structural members and
components by the applied loads.
LOAD FACTOR : A factor that accounts for unavoidable deviations of the actual load from the nominal
value and for uncertainties in the analysis that transforms the load into a load effect.
LOADS : Forces or other actions that arise on structural systems from the weight of all permanent
constructions, occupants and their possessions, environmental effects, differential setlement, and restrained
dimensional changes. Permanent loads are those loads in which variations in time are rare or of small
magnitude. All other loads are variable loads.
NOMINAL LOADS: The magnitudes of the loads such as dead, live, wind, earthquake ete, spécified in See
22 through 2.6 of this chapter
NOMINAL STRENGTH : The capacity ofa structure or component to resist the effects of loads, as
determined by computations using specied maleril strengts and dimensions and formulas derived fom
accepted principles of sractural mechanics o by fd et aboriory tet of sealed model, lowing or
felling effec anc differences between laboratory and fed conditions.
RESISTANCE FACTOR : A factor that accounts for unavoidable deviations of the actual strength from the
Rominal value and the manner and consequences of failure, This is also known as strength reduction factor.
SPRENGTH DRSIGN METHOD: A method of proprining oral mentor ng ba fase
Ss se SR ET gh een rennin embod fen aed
Serena say Tas esepatl bl se cd
WORKING STRESS DESIGN METHOD (WSD) : See ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN METHOD.
Symbols and Notation
Oo ead load ting of: 3} weight of the member el, wei
Incorporated into the building te be permanently supported by the member,
ations, c) weight of permanent equipment
Exrthquakiload © Pemmanent tps
amplified earthquake load equal to (0375R)E
tends due fdds with welliebied pressures and maximum heights, including loads ue to
water pressure during flood and surge
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loa ea weight and itl prereofci and waterin so
{ie loads due to intended use and occupancy, including loads due to movable objets and movable
partitions and loads temporarily supported by the structure during maintenance. Ly inclides any
pemisible eduction, If tesitance impact leads is taken into account in desig, such effects shal
w included with the live loads Ly
roof live loads
Toads duet initial rainwater pond
eee et eee eee king fr :
Fase caer seer eee ee eeeer eal Comtieeree tee
changes, shrinkage, moisture changes creep in component materials, movement due to ferential
Setar or combinations heme
Combinations of Loads and Stress Increase for Allowable Stress Design Method
27.4.1 Combination of Loads : Provisions ofthis section shall apply to all construction materials permitting,
theie use in proportioning structural members, by allowable stress design method. When this method is
used in designing structural members, all loads listed herein shall be considered to act in the following,
combinations. The combination that produces the most unfavourable effect shall be used in design.
40,
i
es
2742
D
D+L
Dss
D+ (Work)
09D + (Wor E)
D+ (HorF)
D+L+(orF)
DsS4L
D+S+ (Work)
D+L+(Wort)
D4L+(HorF) +(WorE)
D+S4L+(HorF)+ (Work)
Stress Increase : Except as specified in Sec 1.5.5.(b) and elsewhere in this Code, the maximum
ermissible increase im the allowable stresses ofall materials and soil bearing capactiles specified in this
Rode Tor working (or allowable) stress design method, when load combinations (2) theough (11) in
$027.41 above sused, shall be 33%
Combinations of Loads for Strength Design Method
When strength design method is used, structural members and foundations shall be designed to have
strength nl less than thal required to resist the most unlavorble elec of the combinations of factored
Toads
2754
278:
Exception:
in the following sections
Load Combinations for Reinforced Conerete and Masonry Structures
‘14D
AD +17L +17 Gor
14D +1454 171
TAD + 145417 Wor11)]
44D + 1.7L 1.7 J
75( 14D + 17L+ 17 (Hor F) 41.7 Wort1E)]
05 [1.4 +1484 17L-+17 (sor F) +17 (Wor LAE) }
14 D+L+E)
Load Combinations for Steel Structures
14D
12D +1.6lp+05 (Lor P)
12D +16 (Ly oF P)+(05Ly or 0.8)
12D +13W' 051y+ 05 (,or P)
12D+13E+ 05
09D + (.3Wor 15)
1d factor on Lin combinations (3), (4) and (5) shall be equal to 1.0 for garages, areas occupled as places of
public assembly, and all areas where the ive load exceeds 5.0 KN/m®Chapter 2
Loads
‘When the structural effects of F, H, or $ are significant, their factored values shall be considered as 1.3F,
16H, and 1.2S and included with the above combinations to obtain the most unfavourable effect,
‘Also for buildings in Seismic Zone 3 and in Seismic Zone 2 having an Structural Importance Coefficient, 1
{greater than 1.0, the following additional load combinations shall be considered
7. 12D+05L+E"
8 O9D+E"
2.753 Load Combinations for Design using Other Materials : When structural members are designed.
‘using the strength design method and using a construction material not covered in Sec 27.5.1 and 2.752,
any other code or standard having load combinations applicable for that construction material may be used
provided that other requirements of Sec 7 are satisfied. 7
Related Appendix
Appendix A Conversion of Expressions from SI to FPS Units
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Foundation
31 SCOPE
‘The provisions of this chapter shall be apliabl othe design and contruction of foundations of bul
and structures for the safe support of dead and superimposed loads without exceeding the allow:
Stresses or design capabilities.
32 TERMINOLOGY
For terms used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
BATTER PILE: The pile which is installed at an angle to the vertical. Also known as RAKER PILE.
BEARING CAPACITY, SAFE : The maximum intensity of loading that the soil will carry without risk of
shear failure irrespective of any settlement that may occur.
BEARING CAPACITY, ULTIMATE : The intensity of loading at the base of a foundation which initiates
shear failure of the supporting soil.
BEARING PRESSURE, ALLOWABLE : The maximum pressure that may be safely applied to a soil or rock.
‘by the foundation unit considered in design under expected loading and subsurface conditions.
BEARING PRESSURE, DESIGN : The pressure applied to a soil or rock by a foundation unit. Itis equal to or
smaller than the allowable bearing pressure.
BEARING SURFACE : The contact surface between a foundation unit and the soil or rock upon which it
BOULDER : Cohesionless aggregates of angular, rounded or subrounded fragments of more or less
unaltered ck or minerals, 50 per Gen or more of which larger than 200 mm in size.
CAISSON : A large, deep foundation unit other than a driven or bored pile that is sunk down to the ground
to carry a structural unit, such as bridge abutment or pier
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CLAY : A natural aggregate of microscopic and submicroscopic mineral grain that are product of chemical
‘decomposition and disintegration of rock constituents Is plas in moderate to wide range. of water
contents and the particle sizes are less than 2m.
‘COBBLES : Cohesionless aggregates of angular, rounded or subrounded fragments of more or less unaltered
rock or minerals, 50 per cent or more of which is larger than 60 mm and smaller than 200 mm in size.
DEEP FOUNDATION : A foundation unit that provides support for a structure transferring loads either by
‘end bearing to soil or rock at considerable depth below the structure, or by shaft resistance in the soil or
rock in which itis placed; such as piles.
DOWNDRAG : The transfer of load (drag load) to a deep foundation ws
friction, when soil settles in relation to the unit
by means of negative skin
EXCAVATION : The space created by the removal of soil or rock for the purpose of construction.
FACTOR OF SAFETY : The ratio of maximum available resistance to the resistance mobilized under the
applied load.
FILL: Man made deposits of natural earth materials (soil, rock) and/or waste materials.
FOOTING : A shallow foundation constructed of masonry, concrete or other material under the base of a
wall or one or more columns for the purpose of spreading the load over a larger area.
FOUNDATIONS : A system or arrangement of structural members through which the loads are transferred
to supporting soll or rock.
GRAVEL: Cohesionless aggregates of angular, rounded or subrounded fragments of more or less
galtered rock or minerals, having BO per cent or more ofthe particles larger than 4/5 mm and salle than
GROUND WATER : That part of the subsurface water that isin the zone of saturation.
GROUND WATER LEVEL : The top surface of a free body of water in the ground. Also known as GROUND
WATER TABLE.
GROUND WATER TABLE : See GROUND WATER LEVEL.
LOAD, ALLOWABLE : The maximum load that may be safely applied to a foundation unit under expected
loading and soil conditions.
LOAD, SERVICE : The load actully applied toa foundation unit which isnot greater than the allowable
MAT FOUNDATION : See RAFT.
NEGATIVE SKIN FRICTION : Soil resistance acting downward along the side of a deep foundation unit as
a result of downdrag,
OVERCONSOLIDATION RATIO (OCR): The ratio between the preconsolidation pressure and the effective
ov stress,
PIER : A deep foundation unit with alarge diameter to length ratio.
PILE : A slender deep foundation unit, made of materials such as steel, concrete, wood, or combination
theteof, which is either premanufactured and placed by driving, jacking, jetting or screwing; or cast-in-place
ina hole formed by driving, excavating or boring.
PILE HEAD: The upper part ofa pile.
PILE SHOE : A separate reinforcement attached to the bottom end (pile toe) of a pile to facilitate driving, to
protect the pile toe, and/or to improve the toe resistance of the pil.
PILE TOE: The bottom end of pile.
RAFT: A spread foundations supporting an arrangement of columa or walls in a regular or irregular layout
transiting the loads to the soi by means of a continuous slab, with or without depressions ‘Gr openings.
‘Als knows MAT FOUNDATION, =
RAKER PILE : See BATTER PILE.
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ROCK: A natural aggregate of one or more minerals that are connected by strong and permanent cohesive
BBR
‘SAND : Cohesionless aggregates of rounded, subrounded, angular, subangular or flat fragments of more or
less unaltered rock or minerals, 50 per cent or more of which is larger than 75 ym and smaller than 4.75 mun
SOIL : A natural aggregate of mineral grains that can be separated by such gentle mechanical means as
agitation in water.
SHAFT RESISTANCE : The resistance mobilized on the shaft (side) of a deep foundation. Upward
resistance is calied positive shaft resistance. Downward resistance is called negative shat resistance (see
‘egative skin friction.
SHALLOW FOUNDATION: A foundation unit that provides suppos for a structure by transferring loads
to sailor rock at shallow depths, Usually, the depth to width ratio s less than unity an the depth is within
3'm from the surface. The load transfer is primarily through shear resistance of the beating strata
SILT: A fine grained soil with little or no plasticity. The particle size ranges from 75 um to 2 um.
SPREAD FOUNDATION : A shallow foundation which transmits the load to the ground by spreading it
through one or more footings or a raf.
‘TOTAL SETTLEMENT : The total downward movement of the foundation unit under load.
SITE INVESTIGATION
Purpose
Application for onstruction of anew building or structure, and forthe alteration of permanent structures
which require char foundation loads and their distribution shall be accompanied by a statement
describing the soil in the ultimate bearing strata, including sufficient records and data to establish its
‘character, nature and load bearing capacity. Such records shall be certified by an engineer.
In areas which have already been developed, advantage may be taken of existing local knowledge, records
(of trial pits, boreholes, etc, in the vicinity, and the behaviour of existing structures, particularly those of a
similar hature to those proposed. Ifthe existing information is not sufficient or is inconclusive, the site shail
bbe explored in detail, so as to obtain a knowledge of the type, uniformity, consistency, thickness, sequence
and dip of strata and of ground water condition. Geological ad agrcultzal soil maps of the area ray sive
valuable information of site conditions. The local variation of general topography will offen give some
indication of the soil conditions and their variations. Records of earlier uses of soil in the vicinity shall be
‘considered for assessing the foundation needs ofthe proposed new structure.
Methods of Exploration
Subsoll exploration process may be grouped into three types of activites such as: connaissance,
‘exploration and detailed investigation. The reconnaissance method includes geophysical measurements,
‘sounding or probing, while exploratory methods involve various drilling techniques. Some of the common
exploration methods ate described in Appendix B The engineer Shall Approve an appropriate method of
subsoil exploration and or field test s a8 to reveal type, uniformity, consistency, thickness, sequence and
dip of strata and ground water condition.
‘Number and Disposition of Trial Pits and Bori
‘The lsations and spacing of sounding, pits and Poreholes shall be such thatthe sil profiles obtained will
[permit a reasonably accurate estimate of the extent and character ofthe intervening soil or rock masses and
Will disclose important irregularities in subsurface conditions. For building structures, the following
{guidelines shall be followed
2) or lage ans covering indus and resent colon the geological nature ofthe train wil el
in deciding the numberof boreholes or tral pis. The whole area may be divided into grid pattern with
Ese Rentralion Tenis (ee Append B) perorned at every 100m gid pons The numba of
boreholes or tral pits shall be decided by exanning the variaaon in peneatiok curves. Af least 6 oF
the required number of borin otal ps shall be located within the aren sind the building
})_ Incompact building sites covering an area of (4 hectare (43,000 square feet), one borehole or tral pit in
Pio eget ag elect, il daca! nN
©) For widely spaced buildings covering an area of less than 90 m? (1000 square fet) and a height less than
Pa reba tact gy et ol per gh) =
Depth of Exploration
‘The depth of exploration shal depend to some extent on the site and type ofthe proposed structure, and on
certain design considerations such as safety against foundation falure, excessive atiement, seepage thd
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earth pressure. Cognizance shall be taken of the character and sequence of the subsurface strata. The
following guidelines shall be followed in determining the depth of exploration :
8) Normally the depth of exploration shall be qne and a half times the estimated width or the least
dimension of the footing below the founclation level f the pressure bulbs for a number of loaded areas
‘overlap, the whole area may be considered as loaded and exploration shall be carried down to one and
a half times the least dimension. In weak soils, the exploration shall be continued to a depth at which
the loads can be carried by the stratum in question without undesirable settlement or shear failure.
')_ Incase of pile foundation, the depth of exploration shall be equal to the width ofthe structure, subject
toa maxinnum of 10 m beyond the tp ofthe pie. i %
©) Where rock igtencountered in borings within the depth specified above, the rock is to be cored a
minimum of 1.5 m, or further where necessary, to ensure a recovery of at least 35% from any 1.5m
penetration.
The depth, to which weathering process affects the deposit, shall be regarded as the minimum depth of
Oe eater ee ere eee all ee oes nae fn at el
processes nec he soil characteristics, this depth may be mere
CLASSIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SOILS
Soils shall be classified in accordance with Fig 63.1 and Table 6.3.1. The basic soil types are boulders,
cobbles, gravel, sand, silt and clay, defined in terms of the particle size ranges shown in Table 6.3.2. Soils are
dived into three major groups, coarse grained, fine grained and highly organic, The fine grained soils shall
be classified using the plasticity chart shown in Fig. 63.1. In addition to the classification given in
Table 63.1, a soif shall’ be described by its colour, particle angularity (for coarse grained soils) and
‘consistency. In addition to the above classification soils exhibiting swelling or collapsing, characteristic shall
be recorded. For swelling soils, the swelling pressure shall be established from oedometer test or linear
shrinkage condition following available geotechnical cozrelation.
For undisturbed soils information on stratification, degree of compactness, cementation, moisture conditions
and drainage characteristics shal be included,
Plasticity Range
Inter- ;
Low ee High
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on _| plasticity Liquid mit (unde) —<
‘Peat and highly organic Tentified by colour, odour, fibrous texture and
soasortigh cqanioigin |__| sae pa aeouse
Rote? —* For example, GC-GM, iy, clayey gravel wit sand
c,
Da/Dig = Uniteity Coxfcient, Ce= Dy Dag x Dia) = Concent of Coat
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Table 63.2
Particle Size Ranges
‘Soil Type Particle Size Range
Boulders S200
Cobbles 6-200
(Gravel: Coarse 20-60
Medium 10-20
Fine 475-10
Sand: Coarse 06-475,
Medio, 02-06
Fine 0075-02
silt 0.002 - 0.075
Cla 0.002
MATERIALS.
All materials for the construction of foundations shall conform to the requirements of Part 5.
Concrete
All concrete materials and steel reinforcement used in foundations shall conform to the requirements
specified in Chapters 5 and 8 unless otherwise specified in this section.
Concrete to be used in bored or driven cast-nvsitu piles shall have a strength greater than 20 MPa and a
minimum cement content of 400 kg/m°. For such piles not exceeding a depth of 6 m, where underwater
Concreting 1s not involved and where soil conditions are favourable and nonaggréssive, the concrete
strength may be 15 MPa with a minimum cement content of 350 kg/m’, provided that a higher strength
concrete fs not needed from structural considerations. Cae Pers
‘Timber
‘Timber used in foundation shall conform to the standards specified in Sec 2.8 of Pact 5. Where timber is
ed to soil or used as load bearing pile above ground water level, it shali be treated in accordance with
819:1975.
‘TYPES OF FOUNDATION
Footings
Footings are foundations that spread the load to the ground at shallow depths. These include individual
‘column footings, continuous wal footings, and combined footings. Footings shall be provided under walls,
pilasters, columns, piers, chimneys ete. bearing on soil or rock, except that footings may be omitted under
Pier or monolithic concrete walls if sae bearing capacity of the soil of rock is not exceeded.
Raft Foundation
foundation consisting of continuous slab that covers the entire area beneath the structure and supports all
walls and columns is considered as a raft foundation.
Pier Foundation
lindreal or prismatic shaft foundation having a ratio of depth to base width greater than 4s considered
5 pler foundation. The base ofa per may rest deci on im stratum, or on ples. Casson foundations
Sifofall under the category of pir foundations A caisson is hollow sh cx bok thas sunk int poston
Sd Becomes the outer part of Enshed per
Pile Foundations
4) - Driven Castin-situ Concrete Piles : A pile forined by driving a stel casing or concrete shell in one ot
nore piece, which may remain in Place after delving of withacawn, wath the inside fled with
ener, alin the eategry of ple Sometimes an elrged ae maybe formed by devng ou
concrete plug.
ys Ca ee age asd a ore eons is ee
Ber eet cee ene gee en renee crea ee
een eee eee
cere ee ee
eee a ee eae ae
©) Driven Precast Concrete Piles : Pile structure capable of being driven into the ground and able to resist
Jhandling stresses shall be used for this category of piles,
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4d) Under-reamed Concrete Piles : These are bored cast-in-situ piles having one or more bulbs formed by
enlarging the bore hole or pile shalt. Under-reaming should not be done in cohesionless soil both above
and below the ground water table,
6) Timber Piles: Only structural timber (see Sec 28 of Part 5) shall be used as piles for directly
transmitting the imposed load to soil. When driven timber poles are used to compact and improve the
deposit, this requirement of timber quality may be relaxed.
Other Piles: Piles such as pipe piles ste! H-piles, bamboo piles, compacted concrete piles (concrete
9 is" with eniaged seh which cones he base placed in sl batches ha are compacted
rior attaining an inal se), composite piles ele. may be used provided due consideration is given
. Hestingtallation procedure, dussblty and load cary capac x
GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Design Load and Load Combinations
Foundation design shall consider the following combination of loads.
8) Dead load + normal live load, and
'b) Dead load +normal live load + wind load or seismic load whichever is critical.
Beating Pressure
37-21 © Methods for Calculating Bearing Capacity : When physical characteristics such as cohesion, angle
of intemal fiction, deat tare avaiable the bearing capac shall be caculte rom wabllty
Considerations and shear falure. Established besring capacity equations shall be used forcalelating bearing
‘Capacity, The elfect of interference of different foundations shall be taken into consideration. A factor 0
Safety of 25 shall be adopted to obtain allowable bearing pressure when dead lond and normal live load is
bused, Allowable load shall also limit settlement between supporting elements to a tolerable limit in
accordance with Table 633 and 634
Table 63.3
Allowable Displacement Criteria
Wateriat ‘Maximum Deflection between
‘Supports
Ring i oe eg maT
Metal for similar nonirangible finish 17340
SStcrencietans T/isb.t/180
Wooden frames T/i00
Steal or concrete shear wall ‘As per design
ructure ‘Maximum Slope of Continuous
Structure,
Tigh continuous brick walls 0,0050-.0010
Brick dwelling 0.0030
Brick cladding between columns 0.0010
Reinforced concrete building frame 10,0025-0.0040
Reinforced concrete curtain wall 0.0030
Continuous steel frame 0.0020
Simply supported steel frame 0.0050
3.72.2. Safe Bearing Capacity : For lightly loaded structures (two storeyed or less in occupancy category
A,B,C & D) and for preliminary design
sence of test resul
any structure, the sle bearing capacities (presumptive bearing
values) as given in Table 63.5 may be assumed for uniform soil in the ‘Where the
bearing material directly tnder foundation overlie a stratum having smalier presumptive safe bearing
capacity, these smaller values shall mot be exceeded a the level of uch stratum.
3
in lieu of bearing capacity determination by (a) above.
Soi load beoring test shall not be applicable where the
Of lower strength, unless analysis indicates that the presence of
excessive settlements of the building.
‘The test shall be made at the levels contemplated for
locations within the building premises. The test surface s
od bei
3 , Feld Method of Determining Bearing Capacity: Soil load bearing test suchas “Standard Test
1d for Bearing Capacity of Soll for Static Load on Spread Footing” (ASTM D1194), shall be performed
stratum is underlain by a stratum
lower stratum shall not create
osed building footing and at least at two
at the elevation of the proposed test
for a clear distance of at least 1.5 m all around the test plate. The loaded area shall be square and at least
20'mum 600 man. Suitable methods shall be applied to prevent drying of the test surace. In the event
‘ground water is present immediately below, at ora
ve the level require
tobe tested, dewatering facilities
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shall be installed to maintain ground water at a minimum of 1.2 m below the level of the test plate during
the preparation and duration ofthe test or tests.
Table 63.4
Rotation Limits for Structures
ive Tnitand Souctare
Rotation
1700} ager ii Yor saticaly determinae sracTare
1/150 | Satelit for atc determinate truce, ; :
anger limit for opes stel and reinforced concrete frames, steel storage tanks, an
tito high, rigid aructures, ae
1/250 Safe limit for open steel and reinforced concrete frames, steel storage tanks, tlt of
igh rigid stracures
Danger limit for panel walls of framed buildings.
Tilting of high buildings may become visible.
1/300 | Limit when difficulties with overhead cranes are to be expected.
1/500 _| Safe limit for panel walls of framed buildings,
Danger limit for sagging of unreinforced load bearing walls.
1/750 | Limit when difficulties with machinery sensitive to settlement are expected.
1/1000 | Safe imi for sagging of unzeinforced lod bearing walls
Danger ki fot Raggang of urvexforca led beting walls.
1/2000 _] Safe limit for hogging_of unreinforced load bearing wall
Table 6.3.5
Presumptive Values of Bearing Capacity for Lightly Loaded Structures”
[Type of Maternal Safe Bearing Capacity, KPa]
1. Soft Rock or Shale 40
2. Gravel, sandy gravel sly sandy gravel very dense and offer 400
Fgh tance fo patton ing excvaton (al hal
include the groups GW, GP, GM, GC)
ry 200"
3. Sand (other than fine sand, gravelly sand, silty sa
Gil sail include the groupe QW, SP-GM, SC)
4. Fine sand; loose & dry (soil shall include the groups SW, SP) 100"
5. Silt, clayey silt, clayey sand; dry lumps which can be eas 150
crushed by finger (Goll shall include the groups ML, Ml, SC,
Mi)
6. Clay, sandy clay; canbe indented with strong thumb 150
preastire (sol shall ince the groups CL, CL CH)
7. Soft clay; can be indented with modest thumb pressure (soil 100
shall include the groups CL, Cl, CH)
8. Very soft clay; can be penetrated several centimeters with 50
thuib pressure (soil shall include the groups CL, CI, CH)
9. Organic clay & Peat (soil shall include the groups Ol, OH, | To be determined after
OL,P)) investigation.
10. Fills To be determined after
investigation.
7 ero donays areas Genapancy catagory AB Cand Dy
‘Soto thas values shall be wsed wise water abels above the base of below it within a distance equal to
the east dimension of foundation.
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Load platform providing the support forthe test load shall be supported on adequate timber exibbing,
which shall not be closer nan 15h from the edge ofthe test plate Selement observation shall be mace s
four corners of ts pate by means of dil extension meters. fn addition, setlement messuremen’ shall be
token using an engineers level reading © propely referenced, ell-estobished benchmark.
A referenced test procedure such as "Standard Test Method for Bearing Capacity of Soil for Static Load on
Spread Footing”, (ASTM D114), shall be followed for loading and other details ofthe test
Estimation of bearing capacity parameters may aleo be obtained from inhele sol ets ach a “Feld Vane
Shear Test in Cohesive Soi’, (ASTM D2573), and "Pressuremeter Testing in Soils’, (ASTM D4719).
3.724 Allowable Increase : The allowable bearing pressure ofthe soil determined in accordance with this
Section ray fe increased by 3 pr cent when intra forces du 0 ind or earthquake ac siltancovsly
with gravity loads. No increase in allowable bearing pressure shall be permitted for gravity loads actin
lone: in a one where seismic forces exist, possiblity of liquefaction in loose sand, silt and sandy sols sha
ieinvestigated
4725, Elect of Dynamic Force Whore machinery operations or other wibrations ae transmit
‘brough foundation, consideration shall be given inthe fotng design f prevent detrimental iturbance of
thesoll
Impact forces shall be neglected in foundation design except for foundations bearing on loose granular soils
foundations supporting cranes, heavy machinery and moving equipment or where the rao of ive las
causing the impact tothe total live plus dead load exceeds 30%e-
Settlement
3754 Estimation of Total Settlement: Total settlement of foundation due to net imposed load shall be
tstimated in accordance with established engineering principle. An estimate of settlement with respect to
{he following shall be made where applicable
4) Elastic compression of the underlying soil below the foundation and ofthe foundation,
4i) Consolidation including secondary compression ofthe underlying soil.
\il) Compression and volume change due to change in effective stress or soil migration associated with
foweling movement of groutl water:
iv) Seasonal swelling and shrinkage of expansive clays.
¥) Ground movement on earth slopes, such as surface erosion, creep or landslide.
vi) Settlement due to adjacent excavation, mining subsidence and underground erosion,
3.7.3.2. Estimation of Differential Settlement : Due consideration shall be given to estimate the
ifferential settlement under the building structure that may arise under the following circumstances
5) Nonuniformity in subsoil formation within the area covered by the building due to geologic or man
‘nude causes, or anomalies in typ, structure, thickness and denaty of the formation’
ii) Nonuniform pressure distribution due to nonuniform and incomplete loading.
iil) Ground water condition during and after construction.
jv) Loading influence of adjacent structures.
Unequal expansion and contraction of soil due to moisture migration, unequal drying, wetting or
softening
3.733. Allowable Settlement: Allowable or Limiting settlement of a building structure will depend on
the nature ofthe sracture, the foundation and the sil Asa general rule, 9 total settlement of 25m and
‘iferentialsetiement of 20 mm between columns in most baldings shall be considered safe for buildings
fn isolated pad footings. Bulldings on raft can usually tolerate grester total sctlements, Limiting tolerance
fr dorih and defen intend in atruclue ke neces a autyctve proce pending on the
atts ofthe balding and any speci tegtrements for serv ceabity, Mhere aatnee ener dominate,
Timing values giverin Tables 68 3and 634 shall be followed asa guide.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOTINGS
Design considerations specified in Sec 37 shall generally apply for footings. The structural design of
reinforced concrete elements shal conform to Chapters €and 7 this Pare ee
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Dimension of Footings
Fig al gece opr elas beng paren sito poo
imiting settlement
The angle of spread of the loud from the wall base o outer edge of the ground bearing shall not exceed th
lowing.
Brick or stone masonry 4} horizontal to 1 vertical
Lime concrete 3 horizontal to1 vertical
Cement concrete ‘horizontal to 1 vertical
A footing shall be placed to depth so tha
bree citer eal iaiaee igrrlng: oat 1 weather ch 1 signifi
Incase of clayey Soil, shrinkage and swelling due to seasonal weather change is not significant,
©) itsbelow pescble excavation coseby, and” di: Ps
&) iy tenu500 mato natural grind level unk ok rer weather resistant materia tthe
‘Where footings are to be founded on a slope, the distance of the sloping surface at the base level of the
footing measured from the centre ofthe footing shall not be less than twice the width of the footing.
When adjacent footings are to be placed at different levels, the distance between the edges of footings shall
bbe such as to prevent undesirable overlapping of structures in soil and disturbance of the soil under the
higher footing due to excavation of the lower footing.
Caras ad re ety Se feet ere ec to
Ra Sane eee gene ee ahaa eer et ae
seu reaped po Seeaste ere a an eta a eee e
vmninant thickness for diff f footing for light hall be a8 sh
The minimum thickness for different types of footing for light structures, shall be as shown in
Table 6.3.6. oe oF, e
‘Table 69.6
“Thickness of Footings for Lightly Loaded Structures
“Type of Footing ‘Minimum Thickness ‘Remark,
ee ae DE eanes ite Ua aeTac aes serTER ES TETS
epee era cee ei fae alee
Plain concrete 200 mmm, or twice the maximum
a eeepc
Reinforced concrete (epth above. | 150mm Seinen
ree neni 0m Resting on ple
= Two storeys oF less in OSSupaney calgary A,B, CandD.
Footings on Filled up Ground
Footings shall not be constructed on loosely filled up ground with nonuniform density or consistency,
unless adequate strengthening of the soll is made by applying ground improvement techniques.
Where foundations can be separated into two independent units, @ slip joint shall be provided to
accommodate unequal settements, ei ey e
REQUIREMENTS FOR RAFT FOUNDATIONS:
Mat rift and lating foundation shal oly be used wien the applied load of buding or stactre 50
Arranged aston n pail unfomiy balanced leading an be aol yenely bow the mat of
Uifotm bearing capacty. The characteristics of the soil under the mat of raft shall Be considered in the
tnalysis of londing on mats and dae allowance thal be made for possible concentrated sll pressures under
feavilylonded columns, The structural design of reinforced concete shal conform to Chapters 6 and 7. The
external cover shall conform to Set 61.5 depending on exposure condition.39
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‘Types of Raft Foundations
Bibi foundation may be one ofthe following types:
2) Flat plate or concrete slab of uniform thickness usually supporting columns spaced uniformly and
Ty poring vole fee eerste Pape ”
) Flat plates as in (a) but thickened under columns to provide adequate shear and moment resistance.
©) Twoway slab and beam system supporting largely spaced columns on compressible soil.
d) Cellular raft or rigid frames consisting of slabs and basement walls, usually used for heavy structures.
Design provisions given in Sec 37 shall generally apply. Incase the rat :
gn. provisions given in Sec 37 shall generally apply. In case the raft supports structure consisting o
several parts with Varying loads and heights advisable o provide spar ont between these Pars
Joints stall also be provided wherever there is a change in the direction of the raft The minimum depth of
foundation shall generally be not less than 1.5 m in cohesive soil and 2m in cohesionfess soils. Foundations
subject to heavy Vibratory loads shall preferably be isolated.
3.9.2.1 Dimensioning : The size and_ shape of the foundation shall be decided taking into consideration
the magnitude of subgrade modulus, the long term deformation of the supporting, soil and the distribution
ofcontact pressure,
Distribution of contact pressure underneath a rafts affected bythe physical characteristics ofthe supporting
soil. Consideration shall be given to the increased contact pressure developed slong the edges of foundation
‘on cohesive soils and the decrease in pressure on granulaf soils. Both long term and short term deformation
and settiement effects shall be considered in the design.
39.2.2 Eccentricity : Since raft foundation usually occupies the entire area of a building, it may not be
feasible to proportion the raft so that the centroid of the raft coincides with the line of action of the resultant
force due to building. In such cases, the effect of eccentricity on the contact pressure distribution shall be
considered in the design.
3923 _ Rigidity of Foundation: The rgiity of foundation affects soll pressure distribution which in turn
produces additional stresses in the raft due to moments etc. A rigid foundation also generates high
Secondary stresses. The effects of such rigidity shall be taken into consideration in designing rafts.
392.4 Methods of Analysis: The essential part of analysis of a raft foundation isthe determination of
distribution of contact preseure below the mat which isa Complex function ofthe rigidity of raft and the
Ugicity of the superstructure and the supporting) sil Any analytical method shal therefore ase
“Suplilyng assumptions which are seaonably vad forthe condition enalyaed: Choce of particular
shall therefore be governed by the validity of the assumptions inthe particular case,
REQUIREMENTS FOR PIER FOUNDATIONS
Concrete piers shall conform to the requirements for columns. If the bottom of the pier is to be belled for
increasing its carrying capacity, such bell shall have at least 300 mun thickness at the edge. The sides shall
slope at an angle of not less then 45° with the horizontal. The least permissible dimension shall be 600 mm,
lrrespective of the pier being circular, square or rectangular,
Plain concrete piers shall not havea height to least lateral dimension ratio more than 6, I this ratio is
‘exceeded , buckling effect shall be taken into consideration. In no case shall the height exceed 12 times the
Teast lateral dimension. The following redliction in allowable concrete stress shall. be "mace when the height
‘exceed 6 times the least lateral dimension unless the least lateral dimension is 1.8 m or greater.
H
a =r{us 5) 101)
where
‘f= reduced allowable stress
{= allowable stress
height of pier,and
D = _teastlateral dimension of pier
For reinforced concrete piers, the permissible load calculated on the assumption of axially loaded short
columns, shall be reduced when the height exceeds 18 times its least lateral diznension by the formula
H
Py Pf: 5. 3%) 6.102)
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where
P, = permissible load,
Ho > heightofpier,
BF tees dimension,
P = permissible oad a hort cokumn,
3a
aaa
REQUIREMENTS FOR PILE FOUNDATIONS
‘A plan showing clearly the designation of all piles by an identifying system shall be fled prior to installation
2vocEN pls Ail dedied sass for inv Lisa Pls hall Bat 42 enticatonSorfegponding to tat
Shown on the plan. A copy of such plan shal be availabe a the site for inspection at all tanes during the
construction
‘The design and installation of ple foundations shall be under the direct supervision of a competent engineer
‘who shal certify that the piles 3s installed satisfy the design criteria.
Pile foundation shall be designed and installed on the basis of a site investigation report that will include
boring or test pits or other subsurface exploration at locations and depths sufficient to determine the
Position and adequacy ofthe bearing soil unless adequate data is avalable upon which the design and
Installation ofthe piles can be based. The report shal include but not be limited to:
teenie ea pene
Neeser eeere
Paloload test intogny tot 5
Speke ae one eee
ae eae
All piles shall be braced to provide lateral stability inal directions. Three or more piles connected by a rig
‘ap shall be considered as being braced, provided that the piles are located in a radial direction from
centroid of the group, not less than 60 degrees apart circumferentially. A two pile group in a rigid cap shall
be considered to be braced along the axis connecting the two piles, Piles supporting walls shall be driven
alternately in lines at least 300 mim apart and located symmetrically under the centre of gravity of the wall
load, unless effective measures are taken to cater for eccentricity and lateral forces, or the wall piles are
adequately braced to provide lateral stability.
Piles left in place where a structure has been demolished shall not be used to support new construction
unless saistactory evidence indicates thatthe ples are sound and meet the requirements ofthe Code. Such
piles shall be load tested or redriven to verify their capacities
Pile cross-section shall be of sufficient size and strength to withstand driving stresses. Pile diameter /cross-
section ofa pile shaft at any level shall not be less than the designated nominal diameter /cross-section.
Bored castin-situ piles formed by tremie concreting shall have a diameter not less than 400 mm.
Design Considerations
3.41.11 Bearing Capacity/Allowable Load /Safe Load : The allowable axial load and lateral loads on piles
shall be determined by an established method of analysis or load test.
The allowable axial load on a
shall be the least value permitted by consideration of the following factors:
})—Thecapacity of the pile asa structural member.
‘The allowable bearing pressure on soil strata underlying the pile tip.
ig Sesades Sas scot os tans mes he ence pc ora
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iv) Theeapacity as indicated by oad test, where load tess are required
3.11512. Use of Static Formula : The ultimate load carrying capacity ofa pile may be calculated from soi
roperties. The soll properties needed are shear strength parazneters (cohesion, angle of internal friction),
Endoll density. PP eae =
Any static formula used shall consider appropriate value of adhesion factor (a) for cohesive soil or
‘coefficient of horizontal soil stress (k,) that is consistent with soil condition and pile installation procedure
for estimating fictional resistance of an individual pile. In estimating tip resistance, account shal be taken
of the change in soll condition at pile tip due to installation process.
‘The minimum factor of safety on capacity calculated cin the basis of static formula shall be 25. The factor of
safety shall actually depend on the reliability ofthe formula, depending on a particular site and locality andChapter 3
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the reliability ofthe subsoil parameters employed inthe calculations. The assumption ofa factor of safe
Saif ls constr the lad stement characteristics ofthe structure aaa whole ons given site :
31.13 Dynamic Formula : Dynamic formula may be used for driven piles in cohesionless soils such as
gravels, coarse sand and such deposits where pore pressure developed due to driving. is quickly dissipated.
‘The allowable compressive load on any pile when determined by the application of an established empirical
formula shall not exceed 400 KN. The formula load shall be determined for gravity drop or power actuated
hammers and hammer energy used shal be the maximum consistent with size strength and weight ofthe
driven piles. The use of a follower shall be permitted only when approved. The introduction of fresh
hammer cushion or pile cushion material prior to final penetration shall not be permitted. Wave equation
analysis method may be used for estimating pile capacity of driven piles.
Q4L.14 Load Test Reslis Where move accurate eimate of load caoyng capaty of ple required
tests in accordance with “Standard Test Method for Ples Under Static Compressive Load" (ASTM D1l43) or
luivalent shall be performed on individual piles. At least one pile shall be tested in each area of uniform
Subsoil condition, Where necessary, additional pies shall be load tested to establish the safe design capacity
‘The resulting allowable loads shal aot be more than one-half of that test load which produces a permanent
ret sotlement of not more than (1.00028 m/e of test Toad noe 20 mm
3115 Negative Skin Friction : Piles installed in compressible fil or soft soil subject to compression shall
be designed againt additonal downward load due to downdrag, generally known a negative skin friction
of the compressible sol
In estimating negative skin friction the following factors shall be considered.
i) Relative movement between soil and pile shaft.
ii) Relative movement between any underlying compressible soil and pile shaft.
4il) Elastic compression of the pile under the working load.
vi) The rate of consolidation of the compressible layer.
‘Negative skin friction is mobilized only when tendency for relative movement between pile shaft and
surrounding soll exists.
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‘during driving or instal
Structural Capacity: Piles shall have the necessary structural strength to resis all handling stresses
ation and the necessary strength t transmit the load imposed on them to 0
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strength greater than 10 KN/m?shall_ not be limited by its strength as long column. If the soil is weak
(undrained shear strength less than 10 kN/m®), consideration shall be given to determine whether the shaft
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311,18 Lateral Capacity : Lateral capacity of vertical single piles shall be the least ofthe values calculated
the bai of so faure structural capac ofthe ple ae defection ofthe pile head
Deflection calculations require horizontal subgrade modulus of the surrounding soil. When considering
lateral load on piles, the effect of other coexistent loads, including axial load on the pile, shall be taken into
consideration for checking structural capacity ofthe shaft.
For estimating the depth of fixity, established method of analysis shall be used, or lateral load test to at least
twvice the proposed design working load shall be made. The resulting allowable load shall not be more than
‘one-half ofthat test load which produces a gross lateral movement of 25 mm at the ground surface,
‘All ples standing unbraced in air, water or soils not capable of providing lateral support shall be designed
as cblumns in accordance with the provisions ofthis Cafe. Ss =
3.11.19. Spacing of Piles : The centre to centre spacing of piles shall be considered from practical aspects of
installing the piles and from the nature of load transfer to the soll and possible reduction In bearing capacity
ofa group of piles. The spacing o piles shal be such that the average load on the supporting strata vill ot
‘exceed the safe bearing value of those strata as determined by test boring or other established methods.
Where piles are founded on a very hard stratum and their capacity is mainly derived from end bearing, the
sacing. shall be governed by the capacity of the end bearing strata, The minimum spacing in stich cases
‘all be 25 times the diameter of the pile
PPiles deriving their capacity from frictional resistance shall be sufficiently apart to ensure that the 2ones of
soil from which the piles derive their support do not overlap to such an extent that their bearing values are
reduced. Generally, in such cases, the spacing shall not be less than 3.0 times the diameter ofthe shaft,
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