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Design
of the structural components of the house and the
attached exterior decks was based on current industry
and model building code requirements. Although all
primary calculations were based on an initial house
location in Washington D.C., additional checks were
conducted realizing that the structure will likely
be relocated to the Auburn, AL area.
Design
calculations for the structural members emphasized
the following loads on the structure:
1) dead loads,
2)
wind loads,
3) snow loads, and
4) occupancy live loads.
Seismic
considerations were not emphasized during design since
the structure is not firmly anchored to the site and
since most wind resistant design features provide
sufficient resistance to seismic lateral loads. In
general, all load calculations meet the requirements
of the 2000 Edition of the International Building
Code and the 2000 Edition of the International Residential
Code. |
