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GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES <br />These notes supplement the Specifications. Refer to the <br />Specifications for additional requirements. <br />1. DESIGN CRITERIA: <br /> 1.1. BUILDING CODES USED FOR DESIGN: <br /> 1.1.1. IBC 2018 with Minnesota amendments. <br /> 1.2. STRUCTURAL TESTS AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: <br /> 1.2.1. Special inspections shall be performed by an <br /> independent testing agency according to IBC Chapter 17. <br /> <br /> Section 1705.2 and Table 1705.2.3 - Steel Construction <br /> Table 1705.3 - Concrete Construction <br /> Table 1705.6 - Soils <br /> Table 1705.8 - Cast-in-place Pier Foundations <br /> Table 1705.3 - Post-installed Anchors <br /> <br /> 1.2.2. Qualifications of special inspectors and <br /> frequency of tests and inspections shall be as defined in <br /> CASE 962C - Guideline for International Building Code- <br /> Mandated Special Inspections and Tests and Quality <br /> Assurance. <br /> 1.2.3. The Engineer may provide periodic observation <br /> to assure conformance with design intent of the <br /> construction documents. These observations are not meant <br /> to fulfill the requirements of special inspections. <br /> 1.2.4. Special inspections of the following items are <br /> not within the scope of the structural drawings. Contact <br /> the Architect or design professionals with these <br /> responsibilities for information about these items. <br /> <br /> Sprayed Fire-resistant Materials <br /> Mastic and Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings <br /> EIFS <br /> Smoke Control <br /> <br /> 1.3. FUTURE CONSTRUCTION: <br /> 1.3.1. VERTICAL: None. <br /> 1.3.2. HORIZONTAL: None. <br /> 1.4. DESIGN LOADS: <br /> <br /> 1.4.1. Risk Category: <br /> <br /> From IBC Table 1604.5 <br /> Risk Category . . . . . . . . . . . II <br /> <br /> 1.4.2. DESIGN LIVE LOADS: <br /> <br /> Public Areas . . . . . . . . . . . 100 PSF <br /> Office Areas . . . . . . . 50 PSF + 15 PSF Part. <br /> Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 PSF or <br /> equipment weight if heavier <br /> <br /> 1.4.3. DEAD AND SUPERIMPOSED DEAD LOADS: <br /> <br /> Dead and Superimposed Dead Loads <br /> at Joist Framing . . . . . . . . . 25 PSF <br /> Dead and Superimposed Dead Loads <br /> at Parapet Framing . . . . . . . . . 15 PSF <br /> <br /> 1.4.4. WIND LOAD: <br /> <br /> Basic Design Wind Speed: . . . . . 115 MPH <br /> Allowable Design Wind Speed: . . . 90 MPH <br /> Exposure Classification: . . . . . B <br /> Internal Pressure Coeff: . . . . . +0.18 <br /> . . . . . -0.18 <br /> Wind pressures used for the design of exterior components <br /> and cladding shall be calculated by a professional <br /> engineer registered in the state where the project is <br /> located. Calculations shall be submitted for review. <br /> <br /> 1.4.5. SNOW LOAD: <br /> <br /> Ground Snow Load: . . . . . . . . . 50 PSF <br /> Flat Roof Snow Load: . . . . . . . 40 PSF U.N.O. <br /> Snow Exposure Factor: . . . . . . . 1.0 <br /> Snow Load Importance Factor: . . . 1.0 <br /> Roof Thermal Factor: . . . . . . . 1.1 <br /> Roof Slope Factor: . . . . . . . . 1.0 <br /> See plans for snowdrift surcharge loads and widths. <br /> <br /> 1.4.6. RAIN LOAD: <br /> Rain Intensity: . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 in/hr <br /> 1.4.7. All special loads applicable to the design of <br /> the building, including the loads of machinery or <br /> equipment exceeding the live loads given above, are shown <br /> on the Drawings. <br /> <br /> 1.5. DEFLECTION AND DRIFT <br /> 1.5.1. Horizontal framing members are designed for <br /> deflections as tabulated. Deflections of horizontal to <br /> horizontal framing members are additive. Subcontractors <br /> shall make allowance for installation and operation of <br /> their systems to accommodate these deflections. <br /> <br /> TYPICAL FRAMING MEMBERS <br /> Roof Live Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . span/360 <br /> <br /> FRAMING MEMBER SUPPORTING EXTERIOR WALL <br /> Ext wall + live + superimposed dead load . . span/600 <br /> (3/8" max) <br /> <br /> HORIZONTAL DEFLECTIONS IN FRAMING MEMBER SUPPORTING GLASS <br /> Framing members not more than 13'-6" long . span/175 <br /> Framing members greater than 13'-6" long . . span/240 <br /> + 1/4" <br /> <br /> PREFABRICATED WOOD TRUSSES AND I-JOISTS <br /> Roof Live Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . span/360 <br /> Roof Total Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . span/240 <br /> <br /> 1.5.2. Story drifting criteria: <br /> <br /> Wind: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H/400 <br /> <br />2. DESIGN STRENGTHS: <br /> 2.1. CONCRETE: <br /> 2.1.1. All concrete shall be stone aggregate unless <br /> noted. See Specifications for additional durability <br /> requirements. <br /> 2.1.2. Minimum concrete 28-day compressive strength <br /> shall be as follows: <br /> <br /> f'c Type Add'l Location <br /> (PSI) Remarks <br /> ------ --------- ------- ------------------------ <br /> 3000 NWT Footings <br /> 4000 NWT Interior Slabs and Walls <br /> 4000 NWT, Air Note 1 Exterior Slabs and Walls <br /> <br /> Note 1: Limit Water to Cement Ratio to 0.45 <br /> <br /> 2.2. CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT: <br /> <br /> Deformed Bars: FY = 60 KSI ASTM A615 <br /> Weldable Deformed Bars: FY = 60 KSI ASTM A706 <br /> Welded Wire Fabric: FY = 70 KSI ASTM A185 <br /> Micro/Macro Synthetic Fibers: ASTMC1116 <br /> <br /> 2.3. STRUCTURAL STEEL: <br /> <br /> Wide Flange Sections: FY = 50 KSI ASTM A992 <br /> Rect. Hollow Structural Shapes: FY = 50 KSI ASTM A500 C <br /> Other Shapes or Plates FY = 36 KSI ASTM A36 <br /> Bolts: ASTM F3125 <br /> (GR A325/A490) <br /> Headed Studs: Fu = 65 KSI ASTM A108 <br /> Anchor Rods: FY = 36 KSI ASTM F1554 <br /> Welding Electrodes: FY = 70 KSI E70XX (typical) <br /> FY = 80 KSI E80xx <br /> (A706 rebar) <br /> Non-Shrink Grout: f'c = 8,000 PSI ASTM C1107 <br /> <br /> 2.4. STEEL DECK: <br /> <br /> Roof Deck: FY = 33 KSI ASTM A653 <br /> <br /> 2.5. DIMENSIONAL LUMBER: <br /> 2.5.1. Structural Framing (beams, joists, studs, <br /> plates): Spruce-Pine-Fir #1/#2 <br /> <br /> Fb = 875 PSI <br /> Fv = 135 PSI <br /> Fc parallel = 1,150 PSI <br /> E = 1,400 KSI <br /> <br /> 2.5.2. Wood Posts (5x5 and larger): Spruce-Pine-Fir #1 <br /> or better <br /> <br /> Fb = 850 PSI <br /> Fv = 125 PSI <br /> Fc parallel = 700 PSI <br /> E = 1,300 KSI <br /> <br /> 2.6. LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER (LVL): Grade 2.0 E <br /> <br /> Fb = 2,950 PSI <br /> Fv = 285 PSI <br /> E = 2,000 KSI <br /> <br /> 2.7. ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) <br /> 2.7.1. Rimboard: Grade 0.55 E <br /> <br /> Fb = 600 PSI <br /> Fv = 140 PSI <br /> Fc perp = 500 PSI <br /> E = 550 KSI <br /> <br /> <br /> 2.8. PARKING AREAS / STRUCTURE EXPOSED TO WEATHER: <br /> 2.8.1. All structural steel and embed plates exposed <br /> to weather or located in parking areas shall be hot-dip <br /> galvanized unless noted otherwise. <br /> 2.8.2. Field welds shall be touched up with 2 coats of <br /> zinc rich paint. <br />3. FOUNDATIONS AND EARTHWORK: <br /> 3.1. SOILS AND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING REPORT: <br /> 3.1.1. The geotechnical report was not available at <br /> the time drawings were issued. Soil properties have been <br /> estimated and are preliminary in nature. The Contractor <br /> shall verify that the preliminary soil properties given <br /> here are acceptable when the final geotechnical report is <br /> issued. <br /> 3.1.2. This report is for informational purposes only <br /> and shall not be considered part of the contract <br /> documents. Furthermore, no warranty is made by the owner <br /> with regard to the completeness and accuracy of the <br /> subsurface investigation data, soil test data, statements <br /> and interpretations given in the report. <br /> 3.2. GROUND WATER: <br /> 3.2.1. Water levels indicated on the boring logs are <br /> subject to seasonal and/or annual variations. If <br /> necessary, a dewatering system of sufficient capacity <br /> shall be installed and operated to maintain the <br /> construction area free of water at all times. <br /> 3.3. EXCAVATIONS: <br /> 3.3.1. Should any questionable conditions be <br /> encountered during excavation, notify Owner's <br /> Representative immediately. <br /> 3.3.2. No engineered fill shall be placed until <br /> excavation bottoms have been inspected and approved by <br /> the Geotechnical Engineer. <br /> 3.3.3. Water shall not be permitted to accumulate in <br /> footing excavations. <br /> 3.3.4. Provide a minimum of 6 inches of granular fill <br /> below all interior slabs-on-grade. <br /> 3.3.5. The slab-on-grade design is based on a modulus <br /> of subgrade reaction of 150 PCI. <br /> 3.4. FOOTINGS: <br /> 3.4.1. The foundation design is based on a total load <br /> net soil pressure of: <br /> Spread Footings 2000 PSF (Field Verify) <br /> Wall Footings 2000 PSF (Field Verify) <br /> 3.4.2. Foundations are assumed to be supported on <br /> native material or properly compacted structural fill. <br /> All footing excavations shall be inspected, prior to <br /> concrete placement, by the Geotechnical Engineer to <br /> verify suitable bearing material of capacity as <br /> specified. <br /> 3.4.3. Notify the Owner's representative when <br /> additional excavation is required to reach suitable <br /> bearing material. <br /> 3.4.4. Footing steps shall be located generally where <br /> indicated on the plan, and shall be installed as <br /> detailed. <br /> 3.4.5. Bottom of exterior building footings <br /> surrounding heated areas are to be at least 42 inches <br /> below final outside grade unless dimensioned otherwise. <br /> Bottom of exterior building footings at stoops or other <br /> unheated areas are to be at least 60 inches below final <br /> outside grade unless dimensioned otherwise. <br /> 3.4.6. Contractor shall provide frost protection for <br /> all footings when footings may be exposed to freezing <br /> conditions. Frost protection may include insulating <br /> blankets or at least 60 inches of soil above the bottom <br /> of footing. <br /> 3.4.7. All continuous footings shall be centered under <br /> walls unless dimensioned otherwise. <br /> <br /> 3.5. BACKFILLING: <br /> 3.5.1. No backfilling and compacting of earth shall be <br /> permitted against retaining walls until walls and <br /> footings have reached 100% of their design strength, or <br /> unless adequate bracing is provided. Bracing must be <br /> reviewed by the Engineer. <br /> 3.5.2. No backfilling and compacting of earth shall be <br /> permitted against basement or other foundation walls <br /> until all slabs that support the wall against lateral <br /> earth pressure have been poured and have reached 75% of <br /> their design strength, or unless adequate bracing is <br /> provided. Bracing must be reviewed by the Engineer. <br /> 3.5.3. Material used for backfill shall be free <br /> draining engineered backfill unless noted otherwise. See <br /> the Geotechnical Report for additional information. <br /> 3.5.4. Both sides of foundation walls shall be <br /> backfilled simultaneously so as to prevent overturning or <br /> lateral movement of walls. All grade beams shall be <br /> adequately braced to prevent lateral movement during <br /> backfilling and compaction. <br /> 3.5.5. No fill or backfill shall be settled by the use <br /> of water. <br /> 3.6. FOUNDATION COMPLETION: <br /> 3.6.1. The Geotechnical Engineer or Special Inspector <br /> shall certify in writing that all foundations were placed <br /> and completed as specified. <br />4. CONCRETE: <br /> 4.1. REFERENCES: <br /> <br /> ACI 315 ACI Detailing Manual <br /> ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for <br /> Reinforced Concrete <br /> CRSI MSP Manual of Standard Practice <br /> AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel <br /> CRSI Recommended Practice for Placing <br /> Reinforcing Bars <br /> PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete <br /> <br /> 4.2. REINFORCING STEEL: <br /> 4.2.1. The reinforcing steel Contractor shall <br /> fabricate all reinforcement and furnish all accessories, <br /> chairs, spacer bars and supports necessary to secure the <br /> reinforcement unless shown otherwise on the plans and/or <br /> details. <br /> 4.2.2. Concrete reinforcement shall be placed <br /> according to ACI and CRSI "Recommended Practice for <br /> Placing Reinforcing Bars". <br /> 4.2.3. Reinforcement Placing Tolerances <br /> Clear Distance From Bars To: <br /> A. Soffit on Earth +/- 1/2" <br /> B. Formed Soffit +/- 1/4" <br /> C. Formed Side or Vertical Surface +/- 3/8" <br /> D. Top Surface <br /> Depth 8" or Less +/- 1/4" <br /> Depth More than 8", Not More Than 24" +/- 1/2" <br /> Depth More Than 24" +/- 1" <br /> Spacing of Bars: <br /> A. Longitudinal Bars in <br /> Columns, Girders, and Beams +/- 1/4" <br /> B. Ties and Stirrups +/- 1" <br /> C. In Slab Walls +/- 2" <br /> Longitudinal Location of Bends and Bar Ends: <br /> A. At Discontinuous End of Member +/- 1/2" <br /> B. All Other Locations +/- 2" <br /> 4.2.4. Minimum Clear Cover For Concrete Reinforcement: <br /> <br /> Footings . . . . . . . . 2" Sides, 3" Bottom, 2" Top <br /> Piers . . . . . . . . . . 2" to Ties <br /> Foundation Walls <br /> Exterior Face . . . . . 2" <br /> Interior Face . . . . . 2" Against Soil <br /> Interior Face . . . . . 1" at Basement <br /> Slabs on Grade . . . . . . Center of Slab <br /> Architectural Concrete . . 2" <br /> <br /> 4.2.5. See typical detail for required bar development <br /> lengths and lap splice lengths. <br /> 4.2.6. All welded wire fabric shall be spliced by <br /> overlapping one full space plus 2" and be wired together. <br /> 4.2.7. Continuous top and bottom bars in walls, beams, <br /> and grade beams shall be spliced as follows: <br /> 1. Top bars - at mid-span <br /> 2. Bottom bars - over supports. <br /> <br /> 4.2.8. Slabs, beams and joists shall not have joints <br /> in a horizontal plane. Any stop in concrete work must be <br /> made at center of span or at center of support with <br /> vertical bulkheads and horizontal keys, unless otherwise <br /> shown. All construction joints shall be as detailed <br /> unless reviewed by Architect and Structural Engineer. <br /> 4.2.9. No welding of reinforcement shall be permitted <br /> unless specifically called for or reviewed by the <br /> Structural Engineer. Where welding is permitted, all <br /> welding of reinforcing bars shall conform to: "Structural <br /> Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel". A chemical analysis of <br /> the reinforcing bars to be welded shall be submitted for <br /> review. <br /> 4.3. ANCHORING TO CONCRETE <br /> 4.3.1. Headed studs shall be Nelson H4L or S3L with Fu <br /> = 65 ksi, or approved equal, unless noted otherwise. <br /> 4.3.2. Deformed bar anchors shall be Nelson D2L with <br /> FY = 70 ksi or approved equal, unless noted otherwise. <br /> 4.3.3. Post-installed anchors shall be installed by <br /> qualified personnel in accordance with the Manufacturer's <br /> Printed Installation Instructions. <br /> 4.3.4. Expansion anchors shall not be loaded until <br /> concrete has achieved a minimum age of 7 days. Adhesive <br /> anchors shall not be loaded until concrete achieved a <br /> minimum age of 21 days. <br /> 4.3.5. Expansion anchors shall be Hilti Kwik Bolt TZ <br /> or approved equal, unless noted otherwise. Embedment <br /> shall be as follows unless noted otherwise: <br /> Diameter Embedment Diameter Embedment <br /> 3/8" 2" 5/8" 4" <br /> 1/2" 3 1/4" 3/4" 4 3/4" <br /> 4.3.6. Adhesive anchors shall be Hilti HIT-RE 500 V3 <br /> or HIT-HY 200 with HAS Standard rods or approved equal, <br /> unless noted otherwise. Embedment shall be as follows <br /> unless noted otherwise: <br /> Diameter Embedment Diameter Embedment <br /> 3/8" 3 3/8" 5/8" 5 5/8" <br /> 1/2" 4 1/2" 3/4" 6 3/4" <br /> 4.3.7. Epoxy for dowels drilled into concrete shall be <br /> Hilti HIT-RE 500 V3, HIT-HY 200, or approved equal, <br /> unless noted otherwise. Embedment shall be as follows <br /> unless noted otherwise: <br /> Bar Embedment Bar Embedment <br /> # 3 3 1/4" # 5 5 3/4" <br /> # 4 4 3/8" # 6 6" <br /> 4.3.8. Anchor capacity is dependent upon spacing <br /> between adjacent anchors and proximity of anchors to edge <br /> of concrete. Install anchors in accordance with spacing <br /> and edge clearances indicated on the drawings. <br /> 4.3.9. Contractor shall verify the location of <br /> reinforcing bars and/or prestressing tendons via GPR, X- <br /> Ray, or other means before drilling anchor holes. <br /> Reinforcing steel shall not be damaged. <br />5. STEEL: <br /> 5.1. REFERENCES: <br /> <br /> Steel Construction Manual, 14th Edition <br /> <br /> 5.2. STRUCTURAL STEEL: <br /> 5.2.1. All beams shall be marked and erected with <br /> natural camber upwards. <br /> 5.2.2. Do not prime structural steel members that will <br /> receive spray-applied fireproofing. Do not prime surfaces <br /> of structural steel members that will be in contact with <br /> poured concrete or will receive welded studs. <br /> 5.2.3. The top and bottom of all steel columns that <br /> are in bearing shall be finished to a common plane. <br /> 5.2.4. Fabricator shall submit complete fabrication <br /> and erection drawings for review, including profiles, <br /> sizes, spacing, locations of structural members, cambers, <br /> openings, attachments, fasteners, and connections not <br /> explicitly detailed in the construction documents. Direct <br /> reproductions of any portion of these construction <br /> documents, including plans and details, in the <br /> fabricator's submittal will not be accepted. <br /> 5.2.5. All headed studs are to be welded to the steel <br /> section using an electric arc welding gun. <br /> 0'2"4"8"0'4"8"16"0'1'2'4'0'8"16"32"0'16"32"64"0'2'4'8'0'4'8'16'0'8'16'32'DATE: <br />DRAWN BY: <br />JOB NO: <br />PM:1/16" = 1'-0"1/8" = 1'-0"1/4" = 1'-0"1/2" = 1'-0"3/4" = 1'-0"1 1/2" = 1'-0"3" = 1'-0"3/8" = 1'-0"21 43 65 <br />21 43 65 <br />E <br />A <br />B <br />C <br />D <br />E <br />A <br />B <br />C <br />D <br />I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS <br />PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT <br />WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER <br />MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT <br />I AM A DULY LICENSED STRUCTURAL <br />ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA. <br />REG. NO. <br />DATE ISSUED <br />SIGNATURE <br />PRINTED NAME <br />9/24/2021 8:16:27 AMBIM 360://21-068 RCU St. Paul/2021-211_S20_RCU_Rice_Street_thuttonEBX79.rvtST. PAUL OFFICEROYAL CREDIT UNION2640 RICE STREET, LITTLE CANADA, MN 5511309.24.2021 <br />S002 SET TYPE -PERMIT 09.24.21CAB <br />2021-211 <br />RTJ <br />GENERAL STRUCTURAL <br />NOTES <br />Terrance D. Nuesse, PE <br />41626 <br />09.24.2021 <br />MARKDATEDESCRIPTION