>
> I have a client who is creating a shade area by attaching a canvas
> awning between two exterior trellises. The canvas panels are 22'-0" x
> 16'-6" and there is a gap of about 1'-8" between them. There area a
> total of three canvas panels to form a shaded area of about 22'-0" x
> 38'-0".
>
> I'm a noobie when it comes to the ASCE 7 wind load provisions and I'm
> not really sure on what to use to calculate the wind uplift. My
> interest is in the design of the cables and particularly the
> attachment of the cables to the trellises. In my mind, I don't think
> these items are C&C, but I could be wrong.
>
> What should I use, Method 2, MFRS or C&C?
>
> From what table should I obtain the gust coefficients?
>
> TIA,
>
> T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
>
> ALLEN DESIGNS <http://www.AllenDesigns.com>
>
> Consulting Structural Engineers
> V (949) 248-8588 • F(949) 209-2509
>
I would use MWFRS. The load on the cables is analogous to the load in a
holdown, it is based on MWFRS, not C&C.
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