5955 Travel Park – Proposed Convenience Store & Trash Enclosure
Project Details
This project involves the structural analysis and engineering design for a proposed convenience store and a detached trash enclosure. The comprehensive scope required modern engineering solutions for the entire structural assembly, including the design of load-bearing cold-formed steel (CFS) wall studs (350S162-43) and primary structural steel beams (HSS 10x6x3/8 and HSS 8x3x3/8) to support gravity and lateral loads. The detached trash enclosure utilizes a steel framing system consisting of HSS 4×2 purlins and beams supported by HSS 4×4 columns and gate posts. The design process included a rigorous loading analysis performed in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC 2021), the 2022 California Building Code, and ASCE 7-16 provisions. Structural elements were engineered to withstand a roof dead load and live load of 20 psf each. Special attention was given to lateral load resistance, with the convenience store engineered for high-seismic requirements (Seismic Design Category D) and stability against wind speeds of 95 MPH. Lateral stability is provided by steel shear walls utilizing 0.018” and 0.027” steel sheeting integrated with Simpson Strong-Tie S/HDU4 and S/HDU6 hold-downs. The foundation system features independent reinforced concrete pad footings (PF-1 and PF-2) designed to perform reliably under an allowable soil bearing capacity of 1.5 ksf.
Role
Structural Engineer/Designer
Services Provided
The scope of services included the preparation of structural analysis, design calculations, and structural drawings for the proposed structure. Structural calculations considered loading analyses for wind, seismic, dead, and live loads in accordance with applicable building codes and site conditions. The work involved the structural analysis and design of all structural elements to verify adequate strength, stability, and load transfer requirements. The services also included the preparation of structural drawings for the main structure and trash enclosure. Drawings included the existing main structure foundation plan, roof framing plan, shear wall layout plan, and structural sections, as well as the trash enclosure foundation plan, roof framing plan, framing elevations per gridline, and sections. Typical structural details, notes, and specifications were also prepared to clearly communicate the design intent and construction requirements.