DESIGN OF ROOF BEAMS*.

REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO

b (cm) h (cm) 3 bars of

20 20 and stirrups of 3/8

INITIAL DATA
ftracción = 0.90
Maximum increased axial load of column, Pu = 3,350.00
f'c = 250
Fy= 4,200
Free light, face to face support Ln = 4.00
H Foundation= 1.00
Minimum increased axial load for the design of the VR, Nvr0= 335.00
(in tension and in compression, Nvr0 min = 0.1Nu).

CONTROLS
Ln/H ≤ 10 4
Article 15.6Lado
menor(b): 20
Art. 15.6Lado mayor(h): 20
when one wishes to consider the collaboration of 1.5*Pu(1/f'c) +(1/ɸfy): 21.43
concrete to withstand tensile stresses
AC = bh ≥ 1.5 * Pu(1/f'c) + (1/ ɸ fy) 400
Ac ≥ 0.15ACf´c/fy: 3.57
when the brace beam is considered as S ≤ 30cm or 12db : 30.00
column
4.50
<>≤≥
Longitudinal reinforcement

a) as an element of flexocompression,rmin= 1%: 4.00

b) as a tensile element (concrete contribution = 0):
c) as a bending elementEcs. 10-1a, 10-1b): 0.83
According toArt. 18.3.3 four must be placedf1/2" minimum (1 per corner).

> 5.08 As long as to place: 4

< selection of cabilla
3 bars of 1/2 As longitudinal reinforcement: 1.27
is chosen from the table Bar diameter: 0.50

Transversal reinforcement

selected anchovy
Maximum spacing of the stirrupsf: 3/8 30.00 cm 0.71
Diameter of the stirrups: 0.37

This design is for VR that are not part of a foundation slab, nor are requested to be flexed by
the columns, that is to say, they are just tie beams -with minimal requirements- between foundations
isolated.

2.85

25.40
cable selection diameter
At the stirrup 0.00 cm2 0.71 0.37 3/8
Minimum diameter 3/8
0.38
Geometric characteristics

diameter in mm. Area (cm2)

1/4 0.25 6.35 0.32 ˄
3/8 0.38 9.53 0.71
1/2 0.50 12.70 1.27
5/8 0.63 15.88 1.98
3/4 0.75 19.05 2.85
7/8 0.88 22.23 3.88
1 1 25.40 5.07
1 1/8 1.125 28.58 6.41
1 1/4 1.25 31.75 7.92
1 3/8 1.375 34.93 9.58
1 and 1/2 1.5 38.10 11.40
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considerations:
When they are formed, their minimum cross-sectional area will be 25x25 with r= 4cm, when they are poured on site.
40x40 with r= 7cm.

COVENIN 1756
The design of the VR must be done for axial loading in both tension and compression. See Art. C-
11.4.2 of Covenin 1756:2001C. They can withstand 10 to 15% of the axial load that the column can resist.
kgf loaded.

kgf/cm2 COVENIN 1753

kilogram per centimeter 2
15.6 RIDGE BEAMS (Sizing Limitations)
m The bracing beams that act as a horizontal link between heads or foundations will be sized to
that the ratio between free light and the total height of them be less than 10, preferably 7. The smaller
m the dimension of the cross section shall be equal to or greater than 5% of the clear span between the connected members,
but no less than 30 cm.
kgf
The longitudinal reinforcement steel will be continuous and will extend inside or beyond the columns that are braced.
It will be anchored within the heads or foundations. The transverse reinforcement steel will consist of stirrups.
closed with a separation not exceeding half of the smallest dimension of the section or 30 cm.

The brace beams that are part of a foundation slab and are subjected to bending due to the action of the
columns that are part of the lateral load-resisting system will be designed for their Design Level according to
cm Chapter 18.

cm The bracing beams must have a section such that the larger dimension must be greater than or equal to the divided span.
for 20 for structures with design level ND3, divided by 30 for structures with design level ND2
and the light divided by 40 for structures with Design Level ND1
cm2

cm

2200

cm2

cm2

cm2

cm2
inch
(consider table 9.6.1) h= 19.05 cm
Geometric characteristics

diameter in mm. Area (cm2# rebar/As

1/4 0.25 6.35 0.32 13
3/8 0.38 9.53 0.71 6
1/2 0.50 12.70 1.27 3
5/8 0.63 15.88 1.98 2
3/4 0.75 19.05 2.85 1
7/8 0.88 22.23 3.88 1
1 1 25.40 5.07 1
1 1/8 1.125 28.58 6.41 1
1 1/4 1.25 31.75 7.92 1
1 3/8 1.375 34.93 9.58
1 1/2 1.5 38.10 11.40
 DESIGN OF TRUSS BEAMS*. REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO

b (cm) h (cm) 13 bars of

40 40 and stirrups of 3/8

INITIAL DATA
ftracción = 0.90
Maximum increased axial load of the column, Pu = 4,000.00
f'c= 250
Fy= 4,200
Free light, face to face support Ln = 8.00
H Foundation= 1.00
Minimum increased axial load for the design of the VR, Nvr0= 400.00
(in tension and in compression, Nvr0 min = 0.1Nu).

CONTROLS
Ln/H ≤ 10 8
Article 15.6Smaller side (b): 40
Article 15.6Lado mayor(h): 40
when it is desired to consider the collaboration of 1.5*Pu(1/f'c) +(1/ɸfy): 25.59
concrete to withstand tensile forces
AC = bh ≥ 1.5 * Pu(1/f'c) + (1/ ɸ fy) 1600
Ac ≥ 0.15ACf´c/fy: 14.29
when the brace beam is considered as S ≤ 30cm or 12db : 30.00
column
4.50
<>≤≥
Longitudinal reinforcement

a) as a flexocompression element,rmin= 1%: 16.00

b) as a tensile element (concrete contribution=0):
c) as a flexural element (Ecs. 10-1a, 10-1b): 4.33
According toArticle 18.3.3four must be placedf1/2" minimum (1 per corner).

> 5.08 As longitudinal to place: 16

< selection rifle
13 bars of 1/2 As long-term reinforcement: 1.27
it is chosen from the table Bar diameter: 0.50

Transversal reinforcement
10
30 selection fish
 Maximum spacing of the stirrupsf: 3/8 30.00 cm 0.71
Diameter of the stirrups: 0.37

This design is for VR that are not part of a foundation slab, nor are they subjected to bending.
the columns, that is, they are only tying beams - with minimal requirements - between foundations
isolated.

2.85

25.40
selection of diameter shank
0.00
As from the stirrup cm2 0.71 0.37 3/8
Minimum diameter 3/8
0.38
Geometric characteristics

diameter in mm. Area (cm2)

1/4 0.25 6.35 0.32 ˄
3/8 0.38 9.53 0.71
1/2 0.50 12.70 1.27
5/8 0.63 15.88 1.98
3/4 0.75 19.05 2.85
7/8 0.88 22.23 3.88
1 1 25.40 5.07
1 1/8 1.125 28.58 6.41
1 and 1/4 1.25 31.75 7.92
1 3/8 1.375 34.93 9.58
1 1/2 1.5 38.10 11.40
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30 the rebar
considerations:
When they are formwork, their minimum cross-section will be 25x25 with r=4cm, when poured on site.
40x40 con r= 7cm.

COVENIN 1756
The design of the VR must be done for axial load in both tension and compression. See Art. C-
11.4.2 of Covenin 1756:2001C. They can withstand 10 to 15% of the axial load that the column can resist.
kgf loaded.

kgf/cm2 COVENIN 1753

kgf/cm 2
15.6 RIB BEAMS (Sizing Limitations)
m The strut beams that act as a horizontal link between heads or foundations will be sized to
the ratio between free light and the total height of it should be less than 10, preferably 7. The smaller
m the cross-sectional dimension shall be equal to or greater than 5% of the clear span between the connected members,
but no less than 30 cm.
kgf
The longitudinal reinforcement steel will be continuous and will extend inside or beyond the columns that it braces.
It will be anchored within the heads or foundations. The transverse reinforcement steel will be formed by stirrups.
closed with a separation not exceeding half of the smallest dimension of the section or 30 cm.

The bracing beams that are part of a foundation slab and are subjected to bending due to the action of the
columns that are part of the lateral load resisting system will be designed for their Design Level according to
cm Chapter 18.

cm The brace beams must have a section such that the larger dimension must be greater than or equal to the divided span.
for 20 for structures with design level ND3, by the divided light by 30 for structures with design level ND2
and divide the light by 40 for structures with Design Level ND1
cm2

cm

2200

cm2

cm2

cm2

cm2
inch
(consider table 9.6.1) h= 38.10 cm
Geometric characteristics

diameter in mm. Area (cm2# rods/As

1/4 0.25 6.35 0.32 51
3/8 0.38 9.53 0.71 22
1/2 0.50 12.70 1.27 13
5/8 0.63 15.88 1.98 8
3/4 0.75 19.05 2.85 6
7/8 0.88 22.23 3.88 4
1 1 25.40 5.07 3
1 1/8 1.125 28.58 6.41 2
1.25 1.25 31.75 7.92 2
1 3/8 1.375 34.93 9.58
1 1/2 1.5 38.10 11.40