I want to clarify the floor dead load. In section 9.5.a, the rule requires “the floor dead load should be installed while centered with the center of the base plate”. The maximum buildable area for zones 1 and 2 is not centered with the center of the base plate. Do we need to move our dead load accordingly to the center of the base plate or center it against the maximum buildable area? For zone 3, does the dead load need to be centered with the center of the base plate? We understand zone 3 can’t be 12”x8” because the load is at 3” from the center. The load will be outside the tower. However, what if our floor plan is 12”x10”. Where should floor dead loads be if we look at the floor dead loads from the plan view?

Please refer to section 8.3 and 8.7 (and Figures 2-3) for precise floor dead load locations as mentioned in section 9.5a: “Each floor dead load shall be securely attached to the structural model at the floors indicated in Section 8.7 in the direction perpendicular to shaking”.

I want to clarify the floor dead load. In section 9.5.a, the rule requires “the floor dead load should be installed while centered with the center of the base plate”. The maximum buildable area for zones 1 and 2 is not centered with the center of the base plate. Do we need to move our dead load accordingly to the center of the base plate or center it against the maximum buildable area? For zone 3, does the dead load need to be centered with the center of the base plate? We understand zone 3 can’t be 12”x8” because the load is at 3” from the center. The load will be outside the tower. However, what if our floor plan is 12”x10”. Where should floor dead loads be if we look at the floor dead loads from the plan view? Read More »

Clearance for floor area calculation: if the clearance spans greater than 2.5 inches will there be a deduction? Or will the whole floor not count?

Whatever region within the floor does not meet the criteria, this region is counted as non-rentable floor area. If the rest of the floor meets the criteria, the rest of the floor would still count towards your rentable income. It is not a violation, but it will just not be counted in your overall rentable

Clearance for floor area calculation: if the clearance spans greater than 2.5 inches will there be a deduction? Or will the whole floor not count? Read More »

We are exploring the possibility of reducing the area of Zone 3 in our design. In reference to the design guide, particularly the rule stating, “Typical floor plans of maximum buildable areas for different zones of the building are shown in Figure 8,” we are considering a design where the building follows the sequence from ground to top as Zone 1 – Zone 2 – Zone 1. We seek your clarification on whether this modification is permissible. To clarify further, our primary objective is to minimize the impact of dead loads in Zone 3. In other words, we seek to prevent inserting dead loads in Zone 3. To achieve this, we are considering a design where the building follows the sequence from ground to top as Zone 1 – Zone 2 – Zone 1. This strategic arrangement aims to optimize our structure while adhering to the guidelines set forth in the competition.

Teams may choose to have floors that are smaller than the maximum buildable areas in their corresponding zones. However, it is also each team’s responsibility to make sure that the dead loads can be properly applied at each location. With that being said, for Zone 3, floors with 8” x 12” size are not permitted

We are exploring the possibility of reducing the area of Zone 3 in our design. In reference to the design guide, particularly the rule stating, “Typical floor plans of maximum buildable areas for different zones of the building are shown in Figure 8,” we are considering a design where the building follows the sequence from ground to top as Zone 1 – Zone 2 – Zone 1. We seek your clarification on whether this modification is permissible. To clarify further, our primary objective is to minimize the impact of dead loads in Zone 3. In other words, we seek to prevent inserting dead loads in Zone 3. To achieve this, we are considering a design where the building follows the sequence from ground to top as Zone 1 – Zone 2 – Zone 1. This strategic arrangement aims to optimize our structure while adhering to the guidelines set forth in the competition. Read More »

I would like to ask you to clarify a point if possible: From which side will the reinforcement stick be inserted into the model? Is it certain?

Floor dead load connections are required in both North-South and East-West directions and to be placed according to Figure 2 in the official rules and the drawings found in the Design Guide. They are required in both directions because the shaking direction (and therefore the dead load orientation) is not known until the day of

I would like to ask you to clarify a point if possible: From which side will the reinforcement stick be inserted into the model? Is it certain? Read More »