Complex Diaphragms With Combined Openings and Offsets - The Analysis of Irregular Shaped Structures - page 298

Location (Grid Lines) Net Shears

6 from A to C v = 100 + (14.4) = +114.4 plf

6 from C to E v = 100 − (72.2) = +27.8 plf

7 (left) from A to C v = +44.44 +(14.4) = +58.84 plf

7 (left) from C to E v = +44.44 - (72.2) = −27.76 plf

7 (right) from A to C = +53.33 plf

8 (left) from A to C = 0 plf

8 (right) from A to B v = 0 + (59.78) = +59.78 plf

8 (right) from B to C v = 0 − (80.22) = −80.22 plf

8 (right) from C to E v = 0 + (27.78)= +27.78 plf

9 (left) from A to B v = −55.56 + (59.78) = +4.22 plf

9 (left) from B to C v = −55.56 − (80.22) = −135.78 plf

9 (left) from C to E v = −55.56 + (27.78) = −27.78 plf

9 (right) from A to B = −125 plf

10 (left) from A to B = −225 plf

Determination of longitudinal collector/chord forces (see Fig. 8.17):

F i g u r e 8.17 Longitudinal collector forces, diaphragm 2.