FINAL REQUIREMENT IN EARTHQUAKE
TITLE: ANALYSIS OF BUILDING STRUCTURES SUBJECTED TO LATERAL LOADS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of Plans.
1. This activity is intended for group students consist of 2 members only.
2. Each group should look for the following plans (as-built) for approval in hard
copy:
a) Floor plans with minimum of 4 story, has a span length of 50m (min) and a
bay length of 50 m (min). Preferably with vertical or horizontal irregularity and
supporting non-structural element/ accessories and equipment.
b) Elevations
c) With Dead loads descriptions (sizes of beams, columns, walls, slabs,
equipment, accessories, non-structural element etc.)
3. Date of Approval of Plans starting April 1 until April 6, 2024.
4. Duplication/ Replication of plans is not allowed.
Final Output.
1. Check/ investigate the irregularity of the building.
2. Identify critical framed along transverse and longitudinal directions. Consider 2interior and 2-exterior frames for transverse direction. Do the same thing for
longitudinal direction.
3. Determine the base shear and vertical distribution for Non-structural element,
accessories and equipment (if any) and for Building structure. Tabulate values
accordingly.
4. Analyze the structure using Cantilever Method. Solve and tabulate values
accordingly for Column shear, Column moment, Girder moment, Girder shear
and Axial column.
5. Show computations manually. Do not computerize except for cover page.
6. Use Long bond paper with high substance. Proper margin, indention and spacing
for every line must be observed.
7. Write legibly, neatly and in orderly fashion.
8. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid deduction.
9. Provide cover page indicating: Name of school, address, title of activity,
Surname, First MI (Group No.), Name of Professor
10. Submit your final requirement in soft bound hard copy after the Final Exam.
Exact date, time and place to be announced.
11. Late submission will no longer accepted. Files sent to email, group chat, student
comment section, etc. are considered void.