Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering (SJCE)
Volume-2 | Issue-02 | 62-75
Original Research Article
A Parametric Study for the Design of Truss Building Subjected To Wind Actions
Ayed Eid Alluqmani, Muhammad Tayyab Naqash
Published : Oct. 30, 2018
Abstract
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is rapidly developing with the
government's vision (Saudi 2030 Vision) of working towards a developed nation by
the year 2030. Government have implemented various types of development such as
schools, government offices, hospitals, factories and, housing schemes, etc. It also
aims to implement green building designs thereby using a recyclable structural
material for construction such as Steel is a positive step. The use of truss design,
construction, erection and installation is very popular due to it conventional
configurations and popularity within the industry for its long spanning and lightness.
Nevertheless, its selection and optimum design still needs proper attention. This paper
addresses a parametric study to analyze and design single-story industrial buildings
located in Madinah City using structural analysis and design software SAP2000®.
Standards of the Saudi Building Codes SBC are used for the design purpose. The
basic data related to wind intensity; dead and live loadings are obtained from
SBC301. The dimensions of the two industrial buildings are (20mx35m and
30mx60m) with single span of 20m and 30m. Two different types of trusses are used
thus gave rise to four cases. The design is carried out for the maximum capacities
(compression, tension and shearing) of structural members to guarantee the structural
safety. The purpose of this study is to understand the design philosophy and to give
useful recommendations for the optimal and safe design of trusses with minimization
of construction cost and time savings of industrial buildings.