VA 'Normal' low rise building is being designed within rough terrain by Squamish, BC$.$ The ULS wind

loads need to be considered for the lateral force resisting system of the building. The building is

made up of six equally spaced rigid frames at $6\mathrm{.}8m\frac{o}{c}$ or five bays. The building is $34m13\mathrm{.}6m$

with a height of $5\mathrm{.}4$ m $.$ Refer to the sketches below.

a$.$ Calculate total unfactored ULS wind load $($in kN $)$ acting horizontally on the main structure, in

both the East$/$West and North$/$South directions. $($Hint: read the note for the end zone $\text{'}y\text{'}$

very carefully!$)$

b$.$ Precast concrete panels are being used to clad the building. Each panel is $3\mathrm{.}4$ m long $2\mathrm{.}7m$

tall. Determine the total ULS pressure $($in kPa $)$ acting on the upper concrete panel in the

middle frame on the north wall $($shown as "design me$!").$ Assume all significant openings

are non$-$uniform and will be closed during a storm.

West Wall Elevation