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In general, these associations are typical but
not always completely accurate. The use of
nonbuilding structures similar to buildings to
support other nonbuilding structures is common
in industrial structures. To improve accuracy, the
engineer needs to have a firm understanding of
the physical makeup, construction and support
of the industrial structure he/she is classifying.
To achieve this understanding, the engineer
may need to engage in important research and
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understand the structural behavior of the
item being evaluated.
This understanding
can then be used to
determine the three
most important variables needed when classifying a structure accurately; relative weight,
stiffness, and fundamental period. Sections
13.1.5 and 15.3 provide guidance for determining which path forward to take, once structural
characteristics are understood. According to Sec.
15.3, three scenarios are possible (see the flowchart in Figure 1, page 16). The following are
descriptions of these three potential scenarios:
WNB = Weight of the supported nonbuilding
structure
WS = Weight of the supporting structure
TNB = Fundamental period of the supported
nonbuilding structure
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Please note that for non building structures that have significantly different
full and empty weights, the case that
maximizes the weight of the non building structure should be used to determine
the applicable scenario.
Once the engineer has accurately classified the structure, and determined which
portion of the code is applicable, execution of load generation can begin. The
following are summarized procedures for
Chapter 13 and Chapter 15, as outlined
within ASCE 7-05.
Chapter 13 Procedures
The ASCE 7-05 Chapter 13 procedure to
determine seismic loading on nonstructural
components is a method that is independent of the supporting structure, with most
parameters contained within the chapter. The
procedure described herein will be limited
to the typical case used for mechanical and
electrical components.
The procedure consists of the following steps:
1) Evaluate the applicability of section
13.1.5.
2) Determine component factor Ip as
defined in 13.1.3.
3) Determine the appropriate seismic
coefficients Rp and ap, per table
13.6-1.
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Chapter 15 Procedures
Most support structures and certain pieces
of equipment in industrial structures are
considered Nonbuilding Structures by
ASCE 7-05. Seismic design of nonbuilding structures is governed by Chapter 15 of
ASCE 7-05. Chapter 15 divides nonbuilding
structures into two primary groups, those
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