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Guidelinesfor

Design of Residential Structures

MYANMAR ENGINEERING SOCIETY

JULY 2008

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Loadings

All probable loading types shall be considered

in structural analysis and design of proposedbuilding. (gravity loads, lateral loads such as

wind load and seismic load, storm relevant

loads such as rain load, storm surge,

corresponding flood load and wind borne

debris impact load.)

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Stability

Stability of substructure and superstructure

against total settlement, differential

settlement, overturning, sliding, uplift and

liquefaction of proposed site shall be

adequately provided.

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Foundation Soil

Underlying soil profile and relevant soil properties

shall be properly investigate for proposed

construction site.

Selection of foundation type shall be based on

geotechnical investigation results and

recommendations.

Special attention shall be given to provide adequateprotection such as proper drainage system against

excessive erosion and scouring of foundation soil.

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Quality and Safety

Ductile detailing shall be considered for structuraldesign.

Quality control testing of construction materials shallbe considered in construction phase.

Adequate provisions shall be considered forcorrosion and deterioration of constructionmaterials.

Proper connections and joints shall be considered

for both structural and non structural component. Proper safety measures shall be provided for roof

level in case of emergency occupation. (e.g. 3' highparapet walls)

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Minimum Requirements

Floor live load

40 lb/ft2

for all floors including roof level.

80 lb/ft2 for corridors and access routes.

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Minimum Requirements

Fire resistance rating 1 hours

Seismic intensity : optional

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Minimum Requirements

Design wind velocity

80 mph (Exposure type D)

Storm surge height

3 ft. to 20 ft. above max. astronomical tide level

(Design storm surge height will be fixed after field investigation)

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References and Codes

Guidelines of Committee for Quality Control

of High-rise Building Project (CQHP)

ACI 318-99ASCE 7-98

UBC 1997

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Notes

Conceptual structural drawings are to be submitted

together with structural design concepts and

preliminary analysis data.

All structural considerations are to meet requirement

for special environment condition.

All design calculations will be checked by MESStructural Design Committee.

Detailed design guidelines will be issued as and

when necessary.