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Varco Pruden Buildings Systems Guide
Loading
The building will have to be designed to meet
local codes and requirements, but are there any special
requirements the customer will require? How does the
loading impact the project?
Questions for the Customer
Site location and topography for the building
(for code information)
Wind exposure on the site?
Collateral loads (examples)?
Ceiling Types (Acoustical, Plaster, etc.)?
Sprinkler Lines?
Lighting?
HVAC Ducts?
Will special deflection requirements need to be
considered?
Optimization Concepts
The answer to the questions allows the
opportunity to consider the various aspects that pertain
to loading.
Codes
Governing Building Code: It is important to be
knowledgeable about the governing code that
applies to the project location.
Building Use
The building use can impact the loading factors for
the project
Essential facilities, hazard material storage or
buildings intended for high occupancy etc., will
require higher load factors.
Low hazard / agricultural buildings will decrease the
cost.
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