ARCH 624 – Structures II
Homework 1 – The Building System – Gravity
1. Given the floor plan diagrams below and a uniform 10 psf load, determine
the free body diagram loading for each of the highlighted beams.
2. Provide a feasible gravity framing plan for the bank shown below. The 3page PDF file has been provided for your use if necessary.
GLASS WALL
EL 100'-0"
60'
ST
A
IR
S
U
P
CONCRETE WALL (3 SIDES)
LOWER LEVEL RETAIL
EL 120'-0"
LOWER LEVEL
GLASS WALL
EL 100'-0"
ST
A
IR
S
U
P
CONCRETE WALL (3 SIDES)
OPEN TO BELOW
RAILING
UPPER LEVEL RETAIL
40'
EL 120'-0"
UPPER LEVEL
GLASS WALL
CONCRETE WALL (3 SIDES)
ROOF
EL 140'-0"
ROOF LEVEL