Appendix B: The Building Model

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Appendix B – Building Models

Two models were created of the frame of the existing building. The first model was done in Revit and was created for the purpose of having a visual representation of the primary framing members of the building combined with the runway beams and columns for the crane system, Figure 14. The second model was done in RISA and was created for the purpose of analyzing the primary framing members for potential modifications.
The RISA model was based on construction drawings and specifications provided by Carl Walker. In creating the model, a typical moment frame was chosen from the building cross section. The moment frame was first drawn in AutoCAD and then imported into RISA. The members of the moment frame were

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