A. Z-Purlin (ASD) Design Example B. C - Girt (ASD) Design Example

STANDARDS SECONDARY PURLINS
and STRUCTURAL and

PRACTICES DESIGN GIRTS
APPENDIX EX1 1
a. Z- Purlin (ASD) Design Example

b. C- Girt (ASD) Design Example
The following design example is intended to illustrate the design of continuous Z-

purlins and simple C-girts and in accordance with the 2001/04 AISI Specification using
U.S.A. ASD design provisions.
1 Entire section 4.1.EX1 has been fully re-written
VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

BUILDINGS 03/01/06 Rev. 1 Page 1 of 20
and STRUCTURAL and
a. 8 ½" Continuous Z-Purlin Design Example – Gravity Load

Given:
1. Four span continuous 8½" Z-purlin system as shown below:
W (LC 1 = 1.0 LL + 1.0 DL )
1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”

Lap
8.5 Z - 0.082” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.082”
1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0” 25’-0” 24’-0” 1’-0”
2. VP SSR Standing Seam Roof covering attached to purlins.

3. Building geometry: 60' wide x 100' long, eave height 20' and roof slope 1:12.
4. 2003 IBC Code. Wind 90 mph, Ground Snow = 10 psf, LL = 30 psf non-reducible.
5. VP Command Design printout for the endbay purlin, Load Case1:
Secondary Designs for Shape 2a1 on Side A
Design Id 2, Segment 1 is Continuous with a 0.082 Thickness, Detail Lap = 48, Design Lap = 36, Configuration II
Secondary Unfactored Loads
Shape Units Type Description Mag1 Loc1 Mag2 Loc2 Supp. Dir. Coef. Add Loc.
Web
LN plf D Covering Weight - 24 SSR : Roof: A -5.65 0/0/0 -5.65 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf L Live - Not Reducible : Roof: A -150.00 0/0/0 -150.00 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf S Snow : Roof: A -31.50 0/0/0 -31.50 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf *US1 Snow : Roof: A -63.00 0/0/0 -63.00 25/0/0 N IN 2.000 N CL
LN plf PF1 Snow : Roof: A - Partial, Full, Span 1 -31.50 0/0/0 -31.50 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf PH1 Snow : Roof: A - Partial, Half, Span 1 -15.75 0/0/0 -15.75 25/0/0 N IN 0.500 N CL
LN plf PF2 Snow : Roof: A - Partial, Full, Span 1 and 2 -31.50 0/0/0 -31.50 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf W1> Wind - Parts:Side Zone 1 : Roof: A 101.74 0/0/0 101.74 8/0/0 N OUT -1.280 N CL
LN plf <W2 Wind - Parts:Side Zone 1 : Roof: A -50.00 0/0/0 -50.00 8/0/0 N IN 0.629 N CL
LN plf W1> Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Roof: A 85.84 8/0/0 85.84 25/0/0 N OUT -1.080 N CL
LN plf <W2 Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Roof: A -50.00 8/0/0 -50.00 25/0/0 N IN 0.629 N CL
Secondary Design
Actual Forces Allowable Forces Stress Condition
Seg Loc. Load Axial Shear Moment Axial Shear Moment % % % % % %
No. (ft) Case (k) (k) (in-k) (k) (k) (in-k) Bnd Shear Bnd+Ax Bnd+Shr Bnd+Wcp Wcp
1 0.00 1 0.00 -0.00 0.00 9.79 6.36 99.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 1.00 1 0.00 -0.16 -0.96 9.79 6.36 71.78 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.48 0.71
1 1.00 1 0.00 1.46 -0.96 9.79 6.36 71.78 0.01 0.23 0.01 0.23 0.48 0.71
1 23.50 1 0.00 -2.14 -93.20 9.79 6.36 99.69 0.93 0.34 0.93 0.99 0.00 0.00
1 10.17 1 0.00 -0.01 78.62 9.79 6.36 81.28 0.97 0.00 0.97 0.79 0.00 0.00
1 23.50 1 0.00 -2.14 -93.20 18.42 10.84 184.04 0.51 0.20 0.51 0.54 0.00 0.00
1 25.00 1 0.00 -2.38 -133.91 18.42 10.84 184.04 0.73 0.22 0.73 0.76 0.90 0.84
Secondary Design Member Section Properties

Seg Loc. Depth Thick. Shp Len Area Rx Ry Lx Ly-1 Ly-2 Klx Kly1 Kly2 Sx Lb1 Lb2 Cb1 Cb2 R-f1 R-f2
No. (ft) (in.) (in.) (ft) (in.2) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) Rx Ry Ry in.3 (in.) (in.)
1 0.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 12.0 0.0 82.82 9.6 0.0 3.03 12.0 0.0 2.30 0.00 1.00 1.00
1 1.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 12.0 1.0 82.82 9.6 0.8 3.03 12.0 1.0 2.30 2.18 0.72 0.82
1 1.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 12.0 1.0 82.82 9.6 0.8 3.03 12.0 1.0 2.30 2.18 0.72 0.82
1 23.50 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 18.0 6.0 82.82 14.4 4.8 3.03 52.0 18.0 1.76 1.14 1.00 1.00
1 10.17 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 48.0 0.0 82.82 38.4 0.0 3.03 48.0 0.0 1.01 0.00 1.00 1.00
1 23.50 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 2.29 3.27 1.25 300.00 18.0 6.0 82.64 14.4 4.8 5.59 52.0 18.0 1.76 1.14 1.00 1.00
1 25.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 2.29 3.27 1.25 300.00 12.0 12.0 82.64 9.6 9.6 5.59 18.0 36.0 1.14 1.28 1.00 1.00

and STRUCTURAL and
Load Case 1: Gravity 1.0 LL + 1.0 DL
Live Load = 30 psf non-reducible @ 5’

-0”space = 150.00 plf
Span Element LL 1.0 LL Load Distribution Total Purlin Load

All Live Load 150 plf 150 plf 0’– 100’= (100’
) 15,000 lbs.
Σ (1.0 LL) = 15,000 lbs.
Dead Loads = Panel and Purlin Self Weight
Span Element DL 1.00 DL Load Distribution Total Purlin Load

1 0.082”Z 4.12 plf 4.12 plf 0 – 28’= (28’
) 115.36 lbs.
2 0.073”Z 3.66 plf 3.66 plf 23.5’– 51.5’= (28’
) 102.48 lbs.
3 0.073”Z 3.66 plf 3.66 plf 48.5’– 76.5’= (28’
) 102.48 lbs
4 0.082”Z 4.12 plf 4.12 plf 72’– 100’= (28’
) 115.36 lbs.
All 24 Ga. SSR 5.65 plf 5.65 plf 0’– 100’= (100’
) 565.00 lbs.
Σ (1.0 DL) = 1,001 lbs.
Σ (1.0 LL+ 1.0 DL) = 16.00 kips
Compare total loads applied to purlin reactions. Purlin reactions are not readily
available in vp command, however, may be obtained by summing the shear forces.
Σ (Reactions) = Σ (Shears) = ( 0.16 + 1.46 )FL1 + ( 2.38 + 2.15 ) FL2 + ( 1.85 + 1.85 ) FL3 +
( 2.38 + 2.15 ) FL4 + ( 0.16 + 1.46 ) FL5
Σ (Reactions) = 15.96 kips --- OK

and STRUCTURAL and
Applied Loads, Moments, Shears and Reactions for Case 1
Unfactored Loads: 150 plf
Live
4.12 plf 7.78 plf 7.32 plf

3.66 plf
Purlin Dead
Symmetrical
5.65 plf
Panel Dead
1’-6” Lap 3’-0” 1’-6” Lap 1’-6”

8.5 Z-0.082” 8.5 Z-0.073”
1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0”
Reaction 1.62 k 4.53 k 3.70 k

`
Inflection
78.62 k-in. 5.83’ 5.87’ 4.29’
0.06’ 38.31 k-in.
Moment
-0.96 k-in. -93.20 k-in. -65.36 k-in.

-90.03 k-in.
-133.91 k-in.
2.38 k
1.61 k 1.85 k
2.14 k
Shear 0.16 k
-1.46 k -2.15 k -1.66 k

and STRUCTURAL and
Design Verification – Gravity Load Case
Location • : End Support
Bending, Shear, Web Crippling, Combined Bending and Shear and Combined Bending
and Web Crippling design checks are required at the exterior supports. The
compression flange (inside) either side of the support is assumed to be fully braced
due to short unbraced lengths (Ly < 12”).
M= - 0.96 k-in.
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.1 •
Mn 8.5”Z - 0.082”
( 8.5Z − 0.082" ) = 99.69 kip − in. ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S1
b
R =1.62 k
Stress Ratio = M = 0.96 = 0.01 < 1.0 OK VR = 1.46 k
( Mn b) 99.69
Note: VP Command incorrectly utilizes the positive moment-uplift R-Factor = 0.72 (SSR System II, 1:12)
which is being applied to the nominal moment capacity resulting in an allowable moment of (0.73)x 99.69
= 71.78 k-in. . This is conservative and does not impact results.
Web Crippling Strength ref. AISI C3.4.1

Pn
( 8.5Z − 0.082" ) = 1.85 kip ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S7, End Loading
w
= 1.23 ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S9, Overhang Coefficient
Pn
= 1.23 (1.85 kip) = 2.28 kip
w
Stress Ratio = P = 1.62 = 0.71 < 1.0 OK

Pn 2.28
( )
w
Combined Bending and Web Crippling Strength ref. 2004 AISI C3.5.1, Eq. C3.5.1- 1
Pn (8.5Z − 0.082" ) = 3.235 kip ref. DM 4.2S, Table S6
Mn (8.5Z − 0.082" ) = 166.485 kip - in. ref. DM 4.2S, Table S1
P = 1.62 kip, M = 0.96 kip - in.
0.91  P
 P
 + M
n  n
 



(
  M  = 0.91  1.62 1.23[3.235 ]  + 0.96 166.485 = 0.376 < [
1.33
= 1.7
)
= 0.782 ] OK
Stress Ratio = 0.376 = 0.48

0.782
Shear Strength ref. AISI C3.2.1

Vn
(8.5Z - 0.082" ) = 6.36 kips ref. DM 4.3.S, Table S5
v
Stress Ratio = V = 1.46 = 0.23 < 1.0 OK

( Vn v) 6.36

and STRUCTURAL and
Combined Bending and Shear ref. 2004 AISI C3.3.1, Eq. C3.3.2 - 1
2 2
 b M  v V 
2 2
 = 
0.96   1.46 
  +  +   = 0.23 < 1.0 OK
M   
 nxo   Vn   99.69   6.36 
Location ‚ : End Span @ Maximum Positive Moment
Bending design checks are required at this location. The compression flange (outside)
is partially braced by the SSR Standing Seam roof requiring the use of tested R-factors
per AISI C3.1.4.
M = 78.62 k-in.
‚
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.4
8.5”Z - 0.082”
8.5Z - 0.082" , SSR Configuration II required
R = 0.425 Tanθ + 0.78 = 0.425 (1/12) + 0.78 = 0.8154 ref. DM 4.2
Mn = R S eFy = 0.8154 (3.027 in.3 ) (55 ksi) = 135.75 kip − in. ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.3 - 1
Mn
= 135.75 = 81.29 kip − in.
b 1.67
Stress Ratio = M = 78.62 = 0.97 < 1.0 OK
(Mn b) 81.29
Note: SSR Configuration II is required per design. (2)- “X”braced sags are required 6’
-0”apart, centered
on the purlin, every other purlin space.
Location ƒ : End Span @ End of Lap
Bending, Shear and Combined Bending and Shear Design checks are required at the
end of the lap. The compression flange (inside) is unbraced between the end of the
purlin lap and the inflection point. Reference AISI Section C3.1.2.1 Lateral-Torsional
Buckling Strength.
5.83’
18”
8.5”Z - 0.082” 8.5”Z - 0.073

ƒ
M = -93.20 k-in.
V = 2.14 k

and STRUCTURAL and
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.2.1
L y = distance between end of lap and inflection
L y = 5.82' (12) − 18" = 51.84"
2
Cb E d I yc
Fe = ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.2.1 − 15
(
2S f K y L y )2
I yc = 0.952 in.4 , S f = 3.034 in.3 , S e = 3.027 in.3 ref. DM 20.1.1
Cb = 1.77 from design printout

and STRUCTURAL and
2
(1.76) (29500) (8.5) (0.952)
Fe = = 255.12 ksi
2 (3.034) (51.84 )
2
Fe = 255.12 > (2.78 Fy = 152.90)

∴ Fc = Fy = 55 ksi ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.2.1 − 1
VPC conservatively assumes : S c = S e = 3.027 in.3
Mn = S cFc = (3.027)(55 ) = 166.485 kip − in.

Mn
= 166.485 = 99.69 kip − in.
b 1.67
Stress Ratio = M = 93.20 = 0.93 < 1.0 OK
(Mn b) 99.69
Note: By referencing Table S3 of DM 4.2S an unbraced length up to

L y = (4'−2" ) Cb = (4'−2" ) 1.76 = 5.53' will provide full bending moment capacity.

Vn
v
Stress Ratio = V = 2.14 = 0.34 < 1.0 OK

( Vn v) 6.36
2 2
 b M  v V 
2 2
 = 
93.20   2.14 
  +  +   = 0.99 < 1.0 OK
M   
 nxo   Vn   99.69   6.36 
Location „ : First Interior Support
Bending, Shear, Web Crippling, Combined Bending and Shear and Combined Bending
and Web Crippling Design checks are required at the interior support. The
compression flange (inside) within the lapped area is assumed fully supported.
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.1 5.83’

18”
Mn
( 8.5Z - 0.082" ) = 99.69 kip − in. ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S1
b
8.5”Z - 0.082” 8.5”Z - 0.073”
Mn
b M = -133.91 k-in.
@ Lapped Purlin : Mn b = 184.03 kip − in. VL = 2.38 k „
R = 4.53 k
Stress Ratio = M = 133.91 = 0.73 < 1.0 OK
Mn b 184.03

and STRUCTURAL and
Web Crippling Strength AISI C3.4.1

Pn
( 8.5Z - 0.082" ) = 3.03 kip ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S7, Int. Loading
w
Pn
( 8.5Z - 0.073" ) = 2.34 kip ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S7, Int. Loading
w
@ Lapped Purlun : Pn w = 5.37 kip
Stress Ratio = P = 4.53 = 0.84 < 1.0 OK
Pn w 5.37
Shear Strength AISI C3.2.1

Vn
( 8.5Z - 0.082" ) = 6.36 kip ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S5
v
Vn
v
@ Lapped Purlins : Vn v = 10.84 kip
Stress Ratio = P = 2.38 = 0.22 < 1.0 OK
Vn v 10.84
Combined Bending and Web Crippling Strength ref. 2004 AISI C3.5.1, Eq. C3.5.1- 3
Pn (8.5Z − 0.082" ) = 5.007 kip ref. DM 4.2S, Table S7, Interior
Pn (8.5Z − 0.073" ) = 3.867 kip ref. DM 4.2S, Table S7, Interior
@ Lapped Purlins : ∑ Pn = 8.874 kip
@ Lapped Purlins : ∑ Mn = 307.34 kip note : Mn = Mnxo
P = 4.53 kip, M = 133.91 kip - in.

0.86  P
∑
 
+ M
Pn   ∑

Mn 
(
 = 0.86 4.53
8.874
) (
+ 133.91
307.34
)
= 0.87 < [
1.65
= 1.7
= 0.97 ] OK

Stress Ratio = 0.87 = 0.90
0.97
2 2
 bM   V 2 2
 = 
133.91   2.38 
  + v
 +   = 0.76 < 1.0 OK
 M   Vn 
 nxo    184.03   10.84 

and STRUCTURAL and
8 ½" Continuous Z-Purlin Design Example – Wind Load

Given:
1. Four span continuous 8½" Z-purlin system as shown below:
W (LC 12 = 1.0 W>1 + 1.0 DL )
1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”

Lap
8.5 Z - 0.082” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.082”
1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0” 25’-0” 24’-0” 1’-0”
2. VP SSR Standing Seam Roof covering attached to purlins.

4. 2003 IBC Code. Wind 90 mph, Ground Snow = 10 psf, LL = 30 psf non-reducible.
5. VP Command Design printout for the endbay purlin, Load Case12:
Secondary Designs for Shape 2a1 on Side A
Design Id 2, Segment 1 is Continuous with a 0.082 Thickness, Detail Lap = 48, Design Lap = 36
Web
LN plf D Covering Weight - 24 SSR : Roof: A -5.65 0/0/0 -5.65 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf L Live - Not Reducible : Roof: A -150.00 0/0/0 -150.00 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf S Snow : Roof: A -31.50 0/0/0 -31.50 25/0/0 N IN 1.000 N CL
LN plf *US1 Snow : Roof: A -63.00 0/0/0 -63.00 25/0/0 N IN 2.000 N CL
LN plf W1> Wind - Parts:Side Zone 1 : Roof: A 101.74 0/0/0 101.74 8/0/0 N OUT -1.280 N CL
LN plf <W2 Wind - Parts:Side Zone 1 : Roof: A -50.00 0/0/0 -50.00 8/0/0 N IN 0.629 N CL
LN plf W1> Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Roof: A 85.84 8/0/0 85.84 25/0/0 N OUT -1.080 N CL
LN plf <W2 Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Roof: A -50.00 8/0/0 -50.00 25/0/0 N IN 0.629 N CL
Secondary Design
1 0.00 12 0.00 0.00 -0.00 9.79 6.36 99.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 1.00 12 0.00 0.09 0.55 9.79 6.36 67.03 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.00 0.00
1 1.00 12 0.00 -0.78 0.55 9.79 6.36 67.03 0.01 0.12 0.01 0.12 0.00 0.00
1 23.50 12 0.00 1.04 45.65 9.79 6.36 67.03 0.68 0.16 0.68 0.49 0.00 0.00
1 9.83 12 0.00 0.00 -39.68 9.79 6.36 51.84 0.77 0.00 0.77 0.00 0.00 0.00
1 23.50 12 0.00 1.04 45.65 18.42 10.84 123.74 0.37 0.10 0.37 0.27 0.00 0.00
1 25.00 12 0.00 1.15 65.35 18.42 10.84 123.74 0.53 0.11 0.53 0.37 0.00 0.00

1 0.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 12.0 0.0 82.82 9.6 0.0 3.03 12.0 0.0 2.30 0.00 1.00 1.00
1 1.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 12.0 1.0 82.82 9.6 0.8 3.03 12.0 1.0 2.30 2.16 1.00 1.00
1 1.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 12.0 1.0 82.82 9.6 0.8 3.03 12.0 1.0 2.30 2.16 1.00 1.00
1 23.50 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 18.0 6.0 82.82 14.4 4.8 3.03 18.0 6.0 1.19 1.05 1.00 1.00
1 9.83 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 1.21 3.26 1.25 300.00 48.0 0.0 82.82 38.4 0.0 3.03 217.0 0.0 1.13 0.00 0.52 0.67
1 23.50 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 2.29 3.27 1.25 300.00 18.0 6.0 82.64 14.4 4.8 5.59 18.0 6.0 1.19 1.05 1.00 1.00
1 25.00 8.50 0.082 Z 25.00 2.29 3.27 1.25 300.00 12.0 12.0 82.64 9.6 9.6 5.59 12.0 12.0 1.09 1.08 1.00 1.00

and STRUCTURAL and
Load Case 12: Wind Uplift 1.0 W1> + 1.0 DL
Basic Wind Load = 8.13 psf
Zone 1 (0 to 8’
): -15.90 psf * 1.28 = -20.352 psf @ 5’ -0”space = -101.76 plf
Zone 2 (8’to 92’ ): - 15.90 psf * 1.08 = -17.172 psf @ 5’
-0”space = -85.86 plf
Span Element WL 1.0 WL Load Distribution Total Purlin Load

Zone I Purlins -101.74 plf -101.74 plf 0’– 8’& 92’
-100’ -1,628 lbs.
Zone II Purlins -85.84 plf -85.84 plf 8’– 92’ -7,211 lbs.
Σ (1.0 WL) = -8,839 lbs.
Dead Loads = Panel and Purlin Self-Weight
Span Element DL 1.00 DL Load Distribution Total Purlin Load

1 0.082”Z 4.12 plf 4.12 plf 0 – 28’= (28’
) 115.36 lbs.
2 0.073”Z 3.66 plf 3.66 plf 23.5’– 51.5’= (28’
) 102.48 lbs.
3 0.073”Z 3.66 plf 3.66 plf 48.5’– 76.5’= (28’
) 102.48 lbs
4 0.082”Z 4.12 plf 4.12 plf 72’– 100’= (28’
) 115.36 lbs.
All 24 Ga. SSR 5.65 plf 5.65 plf 0’– 100’= (100’
) 565.00 lbs.
Σ (1.0 DL) = 1,001 lbs.
Σ (1.0 DL + 1.0W ) = 7.84 kips
Compare total loads applied to purlin reactions. Purlin reactions are not readily
available in vp command, however, may be obtained by summing the shear forces.
Σ (Reactions) = Σ (Shears) = ( 0.09 + 0.78 )FL1 + ( 1.15 + 1.02 ) FL2 + ( 0.87 + 0.87 ) FL3 +
( 1.15 + 1.02 ) FL4 + ( 0.09 + 0.78 ) FL5
Σ (Reactions) = - 7.82 kips --- OK

and STRUCTURAL and
Applied Loads, Moments, Shears and Reactions for Case 12
Unfactored Loads:
-101.74 plf`
-85.84 plf
Wind
8’-0”
4.12 plf 7.78 plf 7.32 plf
3.66 plf
Purlin Dead
Symmetrical
5.65 plf
Panel Dead
1’-6” Lap 3’-0” 1’-6” Lap 1’-6”

8.5 Z-0.082” 8.5 Z-0.073”
1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0”
Reaction - 0.87 k - 2.17 k - 1.74 k

`
Inflection
-39.68 k-in. 5.92’ 7.02’
0.07’ - 18.17 k-in.
Moment
+ 0.55 k-in. + 45.65 k-in. + 32.50 k-in.

+ 42.45 k-in.
+ 65.35 k-in.
- 1.15 k
- 0.76 k - 0.87 k
- 1.04 k
- 0.09 k
Shear
+ 0.78 k + 1.02 k + 0.80 k

and STRUCTURAL and
Design Verification -- Wind Load Case
Bending, Shear and Combined Bending and Shear design checks are required at the
exterior supports. The compression flange (outside) either side of the support is
assumed to be fully braced due to short unbraced lengths (Ly < 12”).
M= + 0.55 k-in.
•
Mn
( 8.5Z − 0.082" ) = 99.69 kip − in. ref. DM 4.2.S, Table S1 8.5”Z - 0.082”
b
Stress Ratio = M = 0.55 = 0.006 < 1.0 OK R =- 0.87 k

( Mn b) 99.69
VR = - 0.78 k
Note: VP Command incorrectly utilizes the negative moment R-Factor = 0.673 (SSR System I, 1:12)
which is being applied to the nominal moment capacity resulting in an allowable moment of (0.673)x
99.69 = 67.09 . This is conservative and does not impact results.

Vn
v
Stress Ratio = V = 0.78 = 0.12 < 1.0 OK

( Vn v) 6.36
2 2
 b M  v V 
2 2
 = 
0.55   0.78 
  +  +   = 0.12 < 1.0 OK
M   
 nxo   Vn   99.69   6.36 
Location ‚ : End Span @ Maximum Negative Moment
Bending design checks are required at this location. The compression flange (inside) is
partially braced by the SSR Standing Seam roof requiring the use of tested R-factors
per AISI C3.1.4.
M = - 39.68 k-in.
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.4 ‚
8.5Z - 0.082" , SSR Configuration I (uplift) required 8.5”Z - 0.082”

R = 0.52 ref. DM 4.1
Mn = R S eFy = 0.52 (3.027 in.3 ) (55 ksi) = 86.57 kip − in. ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.3 - 1
Mn
= 86.57 = 51.84 kip − in.
b 1.67
Stress Ratio = M = 39.68 = 0.77 < 1.0 OK
(Mn b) 51.84

and STRUCTURAL and
Note: SSR Configuration II was required for gravity load design.
Location ƒ : End Span @ End of Lap
Bending, Shear and Combined Bending and Shear Design checks are required at the
end of the lap. The compression flange (outside) is unbraced between the end of the
purlin lap and the inflection point. Reference AISI Section C3.1.2.1 Lateral-Torsional
Buckling Strength.
5.92’
18”
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.2.1
L y = distance between end of lap and inflection 8.5”Z - 0.082” 8.5”Z - 0.073
ƒ
L y = 5.92' (12) − 18" = 53.04"
M = +45.65 k-in.
2
Cb E d I yc V = - 1.04 k
Fe = ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.2.1 − 15
(
2S f K y L y )2
I yc = 0.952 in.4 , S f = 3.034 in.3 , S e = 3.027 in.3 ref. DM 20.1.1
Cb = 1.19 from design printout
2
(1.19) (29500) (8.5) (0.952)
Fe = = 164.24 ksi
2 (3.034) (53.04 )
2
Fe = 164.24 > (2.78 Fy = 152.90)

∴ Fc = Fy = 55 ksi ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.2.1 − 2
VPC conservatively assumes : Sc = S e = 3.027 in.3

Mn = ScFc = (3.027)(55 ) = 166.485 kip − in.
Mn
= 166.485 = 99.69 kip − in.
b 1.67
Stress Ratio = M = 45.65 = 0.46 < 1.0 OK
(Mn b) 99.69
99.69 = 67.09 . This is conservative.

Vn
v
Stress Ratio = V = 1.04 = 0.16 < 1.0 OK

( Vn v) 6.36

and STRUCTURAL and
2 2
 b M  v V 
2 2
 = 
45.65   1.04 
  +  +   = 0.49 < 1.0 OK
M   
 nxo   Vn   99.69   6.36 
Location „ : First Interior Support
Bending, Shear, and Combined Bending and Shear design checks are required at the
interior support. The compression flange (outside) within the lapped area is assumed
fully supported.
Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.1 5.92’
Mn 18”
b
Mn 8.5”Z - 0.082” 8.5”Z - 0.073”
b
M = + 65.35 k-in.
@ Lapped Purlin : Mn b = 184.03 kip − in. VL = 1.15 k „
R = 2.17 k
Stress Ratio = M = 65.35 = 0.36 < 1.0 OK
Mn b 184.03
184.03 = 123.85 . This is conservative.
Shear Strength AISI C3.2.1

Vn
v
Vn
v
@ Lapped Purlins : Vn v = 10.84 kip
Stress Ratio = P = 1.15 = 0.11 < 1.0 OK
Vn v 10.84
2 2
 bM   V 2 2
 = 
65.35   1.15 
  + v
 +   = 0.37 < 1.0 OK
 M   Vn 
 nxo    184.03   10.84 

and STRUCTURAL and
b. 8 ½" Simple C-Girt Design Example – Wind Suction Load

Given:
1. Four simple span 8½" C- girt system as shown below:
W ( LC 1 = 1.0 W1> )
8.5 C - 0.092” 8.5 C - 0.105” 8.5 C - 0.105” 8.5 C - 0.092”
1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0” 25’-0” 24’-0” 1’-0”
2. VP Panel Rib Wall covering attached to girts.

4. 2003 IBC. Wind = 90 mph, Ground Snow = 10 psf, LL = 30 psf non-reducible.
5. VP Command Design printout for the sidewall, interior bay girt, Load Case1:
Design Id 2, Segment 2 is Simple with a 0.082 Thickness
Web
LN plf W1> Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Wall: 2 64.40 0/0/0 64.40 25/0/0 N OUT -0.960 N CL
LN plf <W2 Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Wall: 2 -58.37 0/0/0 -58.37 25/0/0 N IN 0.870 N CL
Secondary Design
2 25.00 1 0.00 -0.81 0.00 1.90 6.36 63.37 0.00 0.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 50.00 1 0.00 0.81 0.00 1.90 6.36 63.37 0.00 0.13 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 37.50 1 0.00 0.00 -60.38 1.90 6.36 63.37 0.95 0.00 0.95 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 25.00 8.50 0.082 C 25.00 1.21 3.22 0.94 300.00 12.0 12.0 93.17 12.8 12.8 2.96 287.0 300.0 1.13 1.14 0.65 1.00
2 50.00 8.50 0.082 C 25.00 1.21 3.22 0.94 300.00 24.0 24.0 93.17 25.5 25.5 2.96 300.0 300.0 1.14 1.14 0.65 1.00
2 37.50 8.50 0.082 C 25.00 1.21 3.22 0.94 300.00 24.0 0.0 93.17 25.5 0.0 2.96 300.0 0.0 1.14 0.00 0.65 1.00
Load Case 1: Wind Uplift 1.0 W1> (wind suction)
Basic Wind Load = -15.90 psf

Zone 2: -15.90 psf * 0.960 = -15.264 psf
7’
-5 ¼”Girt Load Trib. = (3’-5 ¼”+ 5’ -0”) / 2 = 4.2188’(note – 4’
-0”wind girt added)
W = 4.2188’(-15.264 psf) = - 64.40 plf

Zone II Girts -64.40 plf -64.40 plf 25’– 50’ Σ (1.0 WL) = -1610 lbs.
Σ (Reactions) = Σ (Shears) = (0.81 + 0.81) = 1.62 kips --- OK

and STRUCTURAL and
Design Verification – Wind Suction Load Case
Shear is the only design check required at the exterior supports.

Vn
(8.5C - 0.082" ) = 6.36 kips ref. DM 4.3.S, Table S5
v
Stress Ratio = V = 0.81 = 0.13 < 1.0 OK

Vn v 6.36
Location ‚ : Mid-Span Maximum Negative Moment
Bending design checks are required at this location. The compression flange (inside) is
partially braced by the Panel Rib wall panel requiring the use of tested R-factors per
AISI C3.1.3.

8.5C - 0.082"
R = 0.65 (no insulation) ref. AISI Table C3.1.3 - 1
Mn = R S eFy = 0.65 (2.963 in. ) (55 ksi) = 105.93 kip − in.
3
ref. AISI Eq. C3.1.3 - 1
Mn
= 105.93 = 63.43 kip − in.
Ωb 1.67
Stress Ratio = M = 60.38 = 0.95 < 1.0 OK
Mn Ω b 63.43

and STRUCTURAL and
8 ½" Simple C-Girt Design Example – Wind Pressure Load

Given:
1. Four simple span 8½" C- girt system as shown below:
W ( LC 2 = 1.0 W1< )
8.5 C - 0.092” 8.5 C - 0.105” 8.5 C - 0.105” 8.5 C - 0.092”
1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0” 25’-0” 24’-0” 1’-0”
2. VP Panel Rib Wall covering attached to girts.

4. 2003 IBC. Wind = 90 mph, Ground Snow = 10 psf, LL = 30 psf non-reducible.
5. VP Command Design printout for the sidewall, interior bay girt, Load Case1:
Design Id 2, Segment 2 is Simple with a 0.082 Thickness
Web
LN plf W1> Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Wall: 2 64.40 0/0/0 64.40 25/0/0 N OUT -0.960 N CL
LN plf <W2 Wind - Parts:Interior Area : Wall: 2 -58.37 0/0/0 -58.37 25/0/0 N IN 0.870 N CL
Secondary Design
2 25.00 2 0.00 0.73 0.00 9.79 6.36 97.49 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 50.00 2 0.00 -0.73 0.00 9.79 6.36 97.49 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 37.50 2 0.00 0.00 54.72 9.79 6.36 97.49 0.56 0.00 0.56 0.00 0.00 0.00

2 25.00 8.50 0.082 C 25.00 1.21 3.22 0.94 300.00 12.0 12.0 93.17 12.8 12.8 2.96 12.0 12.0 1.65 1.65 1.00 1.00
2 50.00 8.50 0.082 C 25.00 1.21 3.22 0.94 300.00 24.0 24.0 93.17 25.5 25.5 2.96 24.0 24.0 1.63 1.63 1.00 1.00
2 37.50 8.50 0.082 C 25.00 1.21 3.22 0.94 300.00 24.0 0.0 93.17 25.5 0.0 2.96 24.0 0.0 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Load Case 1: Wind Uplift 1.0 W2> (wind pressure)
Basic Wind Load = -15.90 psf

Zone 2: -15.90 psf * 0.870 = 13.833 psf
7’
-5 ¼”Girt Load Trib. = (3’-5 ¼”+ 5’ -0”) / 2 = 4.2188’(note – 4’
-0”wind girt added)
W = 4.2188’(13.833 psf) = 58.36 plf

Zone II Girts 58.36 plf 58.36 plf 25’– 50’ Σ (1.0 WL) = 1,459 lbs.

and STRUCTURAL and
Σ (Reactions) = Σ (Shears) = (0.73 + 0.73) = 1.46 kips --- OK

and STRUCTURAL and
Design Verification – Wind Suction Load Case
Shear is the only design check required at the exterior supports.

Vn
(8.5C - 0.082" ) = 6.36 kips ref. DM 4.3.S, Table S5
v
Stress Ratio = V = 0.73 = 0.11 < 1.0 OK

Vn v 6.36
Web crippling checks not required due to girt clips.
Location ‚ : Mid-Span Maximum Negative Moment
Bending design checks are required at this location. The compression flange (outside)
is fully braced by the Panel Rib wall panel not requiring the use of R-factors.
8.5C - 0.082"
Mn
= 97.58 kip − in. ref. DM 4.2.DA, Table S2
b
Stress Ratio = M
ϕb Mn = = 0.56 < 1.0
54.72 OK
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STANDARDS SECONDARY PURLINS

and STRUCTURAL and

a. Z- Purlin (ASD) Design Example

The following design example is intended to illustrate the design of continuous Z-

1 Entire section 4.1.EX1 has been fully re-written

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

a. 8 ½" Continuous Z-Purlin Design Example – Gravity Load

W (LC 1 = 1.0 LL + 1.0 DL )

1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”

8.5 Z - 0.082” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.082”

1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0” 25’-0” 24’-0” 1’-0”

2. VP SSR Standing Seam Roof covering attached to purlins.

Secondary Design Member Section Properties

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

Load Case 1: Gravity 1.0 LL + 1.0 DL

Live Load = 30 psf non-reducible @ 5’

Span Element LL 1.0 LL Load Distribution Total Purlin Load

Dead Loads = Panel and Purlin Self Weight

Span Element DL 1.00 DL Load Distribution Total Purlin Load

Σ (1.0 LL+ 1.0 DL) = 16.00 kips

Σ (Reactions) = 15.96 kips --- OK

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

Applied Loads, Moments, Shears and Reactions for Case 1

Unfactored Loads: 150 plf

4.12 plf 7.78 plf 7.32 plf

1’-6” Lap 3’-0” 1’-6” Lap 1’-6”

1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0”

Reaction 1.62 k 4.53 k 3.70 k

-0.96 k-in. -93.20 k-in. -65.36 k-in.

-1.46 k -2.15 k -1.66 k

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

Design Verification – Gravity Load Case

Location • : End Support

Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.1 •

Web Crippling Strength ref. AISI C3.4.1

Stress Ratio = P = 1.62 = 0.71 < 1.0 OK

Stress Ratio = 0.376 = 0.48

Shear Strength ref. AISI C3.2.1

Stress Ratio = V = 1.46 = 0.23 < 1.0 OK

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

Location ‚ : End Span @ Maximum Positive Moment

Location ƒ : End Span @ End of Lap

8.5”Z - 0.082” 8.5”Z - 0.073

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

Fe = 255.12 > (2.78 Fy = 152.90)

Mn = S cFc = (3.027)(55 ) = 166.485 kip − in.

Note: By referencing Table S3 of DM 4.2S an unbraced length up to

Shear Strength ref. AISI C3.2.1

Stress Ratio = V = 2.14 = 0.34 < 1.0 OK

Location „ : First Interior Support

Bending Strength ref. AISI C3.1.1 5.83’

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

Web Crippling Strength AISI C3.4.1

Shear Strength AISI C3.2.1

P = 4.53 kip, M = 133.91 kip - in.

VP DESIGN MANUAL Section: 4.1.EX1

8 ½" Continuous Z-Purlin Design Example – Wind Load

W (LC 12 = 1.0 W>1 + 1.0 DL )

1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”1’-6” 3’-0” 1’-6”

8.5 Z - 0.082” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.073” 8.5 Z - 0.082”

1’-0” 24’-0” 25’-0” 25’-0” 24’-0” 1’-0”

2. VP SSR Standing Seam Roof covering attached to purlins.