Abstract
This chapter examines all viable structural steel systems for two buildings in an office complex. The buildings have the same plan layout, but have different heights. One building is 10 stories tall, and the other building is four stories tall. The best structural system for a particular building depends on many factors, such as architectural and functional requirements, labor, fabrication, and construction costs. Another consideration in system selection is that ASCE 7 places strict restrictions on the type and height of structural system that may be used for seismic-resistant design. These restrictions are discussed in detail. The main difference between bearing wall systems and building frame systems is that the R values for bearing wall systems are generally lower than for corresponding building frame systems. Finally the example presents a few comments about bearing wall systems.
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