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Keep in mind that the highest design-wind-load conditions typically occur at the corners. Since the design does not appear to have any structural columns in the end walls, the corner columns may need to be strengthened to provide adequate torque resistance. If there is an option to add structural columns ...

If you are considering rehabilitating a damaged building then a new study would be useful, unless no new damages have occurred since a prior study of acceptable scope was performed. If you are considering demolition of buildings that are damaged beyond reasonable repair, it may be appropriate to limit ...

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There are fairly simple equations for calculating equivalent uniform loads from point loads. One convenient source for those equations is AISC Steel Construction Manual. In the Thirteen Edition they are found in Tables 3-22a, b and c and in the 18-page Table 3-23. Examples for a wide variety of loading ...