Wind Design Considerations for Steel Joists and Joist Girders - SEAoT
Wind Design Considerations for Steel Joists and Joist Girders - SEAoT
Wind Design Considerations for Steel Joists and Joist Girders - SEAoT
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Properly Applying Lateral Loads to<strong>Steel</strong> <strong><strong>Joist</strong>s</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Joist</strong> <strong>Girders</strong>• The first consideration relative to the design of thestructure is to determine if rigid frame action isrequired.• For single story structures the optimum framingsystem generally consists of braced frames in bothdirections, <strong>and</strong> the use of a roof diaphragm systemto transfer wind <strong>and</strong> seismic loads to the verticalbracing elements.• The specifying professional must specify thenecessary loading <strong>and</strong> stiffness data to the joistmanufacturer.<strong>SEAoT</strong> State Conference November 6-8, 2008 Houston TX <strong>SEAoT</strong> - 44
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