positive value of P
L
means that anchorage is required to
prevent movement of the purlin ¯anges in the upslope
direction, and a negative value means that anchorage is
required to prevent movement in the downslope direction.
As with Z-purlin systems, if the top ¯anges of adjacent
C-purlin lines face in opposite directions, the anchorage
need only resist the downslope component of the gravity
load.
10.5 EXAMPLES
10.5.1 Computation of R-value from Base
Tests
Problem
Determine the R-value relationship for the gravity loading
base test data shown. The tests were conducted using Z-
sections with nominal thicknesses of 0.060 in. and 0.095 in.
and nominal yield stress of 55 ksi. The span length was 22 ft
9 in., and intermediate lateral braces were installed at the
third points. The total supported load (w
ts
) is equal to the
sum of the applied load (w) and the weight of the sheathing
and purlins (w
d
). The maximum applied moment is M
ts
.
Solution
A. Summary of Test Loadings
Test
Max. applied
load
Deck
weight
Purlin
weight w
d
Total
load, w
ts
M
ts
no. w (lb=ft) (lb=ft) (lb=ft) (lb=ft) (lb=ft) (K-in.)
1 91.79 4.0 3.10 7.10 98.9 76.8
2 86.29 4.0 3.14 7.14 93.4 72.5
3 81.84 4.0 3.10 7.10 88.9 69.0
4 186.4 4.0 5.05 9.05 195.4 151.7
5 189.1 4.0 5.01 9.01 198.1 153.8
6 184.5 4.0 4.91 8.91 193.4 150.2
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