FEU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Civil Engineering Department

Nicanor, Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila

CED611DA

Design of a
FOUR STOREY STEEL COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Designed by:
BALDO, CHRISTIAN E.

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Checked by:
Engr. Godofredo Mendoza
Professor

1st Term S.Y 2014-2015

APPROVAL SHEET
This book entitled Design of Four Storey Steel Commercial
Building was prepared and submitted by Baldo, Christian E., as a
course requirement in CED611DA, Design of Steel Structure with a
grade of: - ____________.

Approved by:
Engr. Godofredo M. Mendoza

Dedication
First and above all, I dedicate this book to Lord God for the
strength, wisdom and power He has given me throughout this Design. I
also dedicate this to my parents who took care of me during those
sleepless nights. I dedicate this to my Professor, Engr. Godofredo
Mendoza for teaching patiently the design specifications and the things
to be remembered during the Design Process.

Acknowledgement
This book is not just the product of the sole idea and knowledge of
the author, but also the ideas shared with others. This could not be
realized without the help others. In this section of the project, the author
would like to share his sincerest thanks to all who had helped him in
accomplishing this task.
First of all, the author would like to thank his parents for the
support and care they had given to finish the project. Without them, no
one would boost the morale of the author.
He would also like to thank the other students who exerted
camaraderie and teamwork with him. Though this project is hard and
tough, he had fun doing it because of his friends support.
Of course, Engr. Godofredo M. Mendoza or simply Sir Godo, his
mentor could never be out of his list. He was the one who
uncomplainingly taught the principles of this subject and patiently
answered his questions if there are. The author is so thankful for all the
considerations given to him.
Lastly, the author would like to thank our Lord God Jesus Christ
above all who indulged him the knowledge, ideas, talents, skills,
perseverance and strength of body that he used in accomplishing this
project. Furthermore, he would like to thank Him for giving the
opportunities to grow as a civil engineering student and civil engineer
someday and indeed as a Christian who will shine bright like stars in the
Universe.

ORDER OF DESIGN
I.

General Data
1. Specifications
2. Architectural Plan
2.1 Vicinity Map
2.2 Location Map
2.3 Perspective
2.4 Elevation
2.4.1 Front Elevation
2.4.2 Rear Elevation
2.4.3 Left Side Elevation
2.4.4 Right Side Elevation
2.4.5 Sections
2.5 Floor Plans
3. Structural Plan
3.1 Foundation Plan
3.2 Roof Framing Plan
3.3 Second, Third, and Fourth Floor Framing Plan
3.4 Truss Outline
3.5 Plan of Top and Bottom Chord
3.6 Bay Length
3.7 Condition of Supports
3.8 Length of Truss Member
3.9 Spacing of Purlins

II. Design of Purlins

III. Design of Sag Rods and Tie Rod
IV. Determination of Truss Load
1. Live Load
2. Dead Load
3. Wind Load
V.

Analysis of Truss Member

1. Live Load Axial Forces
2. Dead Load Axial Forces
3. Wind Load Axial Forces
3.1 Wind From Left
3.2 Wind From Right
4. Summary of Axial Forces (Tabulated Results)

VI. Design Of Truss Member

1. Top Chord Member
2. Bottom Chord Member
3. Compression Web Member
4. Tension Web Member
VII. Design of Top Chord and Bottom Chord Splice
VIII. Design of Slab
IX. Gravity Load by Moment Distribution Method (Frames)
X. Earthquake Analysis
XI. Design of Beam
XII. Design of Column

INTRODUCTION
Civil Engineer contributes in many fields in the society such as in
infrastructures, transportation, and even in water pipelines. Without them, the
society might still be in times of no improvement.
Different materials are being used by civil engineers in constructing
structures, such as concrete, steel, timber, or a combination of the three. There is a
need to discover the most effective and economical combination. Each material
has advantages and disadvantages over the other. Hence, there is no structure in
which all of its structural members are made of just one type of material.
This compilation entitled Design of Four Storey Steel Commercial
Building is for the completion of the course CED611DA (Design of Steel
Structure). From the types of materials mentioned above, this compilation focuses
on steel. Most of the members of the structure are made up of steel since the main
purpose of this compilation is to be familiarized in the design of a structure using
steel as the main material. Though, there are still some parts that are designed
using reinforced concrete. This is due to the fact that steel is not a suitable
material for all the members such as slabs and stairs.
The design criteria are taken from the National Structural Code of the
Philippines (NSCP, 2010) and American Institute of Steel Construction Manual.
This includes the allowable stresses of steel and concrete, the parameters used in
the seismic analysis, and of course, the provisions and limitations. The built up
steel sections used in the design are based from the Association of Structural
Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) Steel Handbook, 2004.
If made possible, this structure will be built in Makati City, along the
corner of Ilang - Ilang Street. It is designed to have a rectangular shape for
stability and accessibility of the structure.

Letter of Transmittal

DATE: October 8, 2014

Engr. Godofredo M. Mendoza
Faculty Member
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Dear Sir,
In compliance with the requirements in CED611DA, Design of
Steel Structure, the undersigned is presenting the Design of Four
Storey Steel Commercial Building. This project will provide the readers
an understanding of the principles involved in the Steel Design.
I am hoping that this project has achieved your expectations and I
am requesting for your approval.
Respectfully Yours;
________________________
Baldo, Christian E.

GENERAL
DATA

DESIGN
OF
PURLINS

DESIGN
OF
SAGROD
AND
TIEROD

DETERMINATION

OF

TRUSS LOADS

ANALYSIS
OF
TRUSS MEMBERS

DESIGN
OF
TRUSS MEMBERS

DESIGN OF

TOP CHORD
AND
BOTTOM CHORD

SPLICES

DESIGN
OF
SLAB

GRAVITY
LOADS BY
MOMENT
DISTRIBUTION
METHOD
(FRAMES)

EARTHQUAKE
ANALYSIS

DESIGN
OF
COLUMNS

DESIGN
OF

BEAMS