AEI Discussion

IF THE LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE IS ALREADY IN LACE AND NOW IT IS INTENDED TO CONVERT IT TO A FRAMED STRUCTURES, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT AND NOT RECOMMENDED. THE POINT ALSO INDICATES THE LACK OF PLANNING IN THIS CASE. A FRAME WITH INFILLS CAN BE ERECTED AS ITS ...

Is it a multi-story structure? are you removing ALL the load bearing walls? If not, you're potentially creating an inverted pendulum lateral system. but maybe that is a moot point. Also, are there bar joists? Most structures that want to remove LB walls ...

My my main thought when it comes to the differences between load bearing & frame structures focus on lateral design along with all the load path components. Going from load bearing to frame seems easier when it comes to lateral because a bearing wall ...

Frame structure is more strengthening but cost high, now a days since the walls are of big blocks bonding efficiency less so frame structure is recommended. For the framed structure alignment of columns and beams is a skilled job to take torsion some ...

What are the potential risks associated with the conversion of Load bearing structure to Frame Structure, and how can they be mitigated? ------------------------------ Ahmad Jamal Khan S.M.ASCE Abbottabad ------------------------------