| This 2nd edition is updated to the 2003 International Building Code, ASCE 7-02, ACI 318-02 and ACI 530-02 In each chapter, sections of the code are presented, analyzed, and explained in a logical and simple manner and are followed by illustrative examples. Each example concentrates on a specific section of the code and provides a clear and concise interpretation of the issue.
The text is organized into six chapters corresponding to the primary structural design sections of the code:
- Seismic design
- Design for wind loads
- Seismic design of steel structures
- Seismic design of concrete structures
- Seismic design of wood structures
- Seismic design of masonry structures
This publication provides a comprehensive guide and desk reference for the application of the 2003 International Building Code and cites extensive reference publications that reflect current design practice.
About the Author
Dr Alan Williams, PhD, SE, CE, is a registered structural engineer in California and was educated in the United Kingdom where he obtained his BSc and PhD degrees at Leeds University. He subsequently has had extensive and diverse experience in the practice and teaching of structural engineering. |
