Can I get clarification on which the N/S face is and E/W face? If N/S is chosen would we load the structure like in elevation AA or BB?
Choosing the N/S direction for shaking will result in the structure being loaded as depicted in elevation B-B. Alternatively, if the E/W direction is chosen, the structure will be loaded as illustrated in elevation A-A.
If there are mid height beams not forming a rentable floor area, are they allowed?
To maintain unobstructed clearance in double-height stories, mid-height beams are exclusively permitted within the building perimeter.
Are there restrictions on columns or bracing ( vertically angled members) going through these spaces? as they are not horizontal beams. Addtionally, are vertically angled bracing members permitted, if they cut into the rentable floor area, given that this loss is accounted for in building calculations.
There’s no restrictions, but keep in mind that you have to ensure a clear opening of 2.25 inch x 1 inch for an area to be counted as rentable.
We would like to know if it is possible to add mezzanine or half-floor levels to the tower for the architectural portion of the tower’s design. Furthermore, we wanted to clarify what the true scale of the tower would be, for architectural purposes.
You have complete freedom in your architectural design, as long as it is relatively consistent with the structural model. A mezzanine for architectural purposes is fine. For scaling you would have to establish a realistic story height for your architectural design and use that as your reference. Let me know if further clarification is needed.
In the actual constructed model, do we have to stick to the location of dampers that we have provided in the proposal, or can we modify it based on further analysis?
Please send us an updated proposal reflecting these changes. Your damper(s) location(s) should be consistent with the updated proposal. However, the SLC reserves the rights to make adjustments to the damping bonus points based on the received updated proposals.