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The first book from ICC devoted exclusively to determination of structural loads under the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05. Author David A Fanella, PhD, SE, PE, FASCE, provides a valuable training resource to engineers, architects, plan reviewers, building officials and others who need to understand how to determine structural loads, including dead load, occupancy live load, roof live load and environmental loads, such as rain, snow, wind and seismic loads. The book is packed with flowcharts, load diagrams, and illustrated design examples solved in a step-by-step fashion. It will also:
- Assist engineers and architects to efficiently learn and properly apply the complicated load provisions of the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05.
- Improve efficiency by providing extensive flowcharts and solved design examples that clearly illustrate structural load determination under the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05.
- Help building officials, plan check engineers, and plan reviewers understand and properly apply and enforce the 2006 International Building Code structural load provisions.
The purpose of Structural Load Determinations under 2006 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-05 is to assist in the proper determination of structural loads in accordance with the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05, including dead load, occupancy live load, roof live load and environmental loads such as rain, snow, wind and seismic loads.
The load requirements of the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05 are presented in a straightforward manner with emphasis placed on the proper application of the provisions in everyday practice. Code provisions have been organized in comprehensive flowcharts, which provide a road map that guides the reader through the requirements. Included in the flowcharts are the applicable sections numbers and equation numbers from the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05 that pertain to the specific requirements.
Numerous completely worked-out design examples are included in the chapters that illustrate the proper application of the code requirements. These examples follow the steps provided in the referenced flowcharts.
The content of this publication is an excellent resource for structural engineers, architects, plan reviewers and code officials who need to understand how to determine structural loads.
From the Preface
The purpose of Structural Load Determination under 2006 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-05 is to provide a detailed guide to the proper determination of structural loads in accordance with the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE/SEI 7-05). The 2006 IBC references the 2005 edition of the ASCE/SEI 7-05 standard for many code-prescribed loads, most notably environmental loads such as snow, wind and seismic load effects. In general, the 2006 International Building Code contains only the structural design criteria for environmental loads, while the technical design provisions for these loads are contained in the ASCE/SEI 7-05 standard.
This book is an essential resource for civil and structural engineers, architects, plan check engineers and students who need an efficient and practical approach to load determination under the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05 standard. The book is especially valuable to code users who are familiar with the structural load provisions of the previous legacy codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC). It has been reported that the most significant change for code users transitioning from the UBC to the IBC is the way structural loads are determined. The most significant change is the way snow loads, wind pressures and earthquake ground motion load effects are determined under the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE/SEI 7-05 as compared to previous legacy codes. Structural Load Determination under 2006 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-05 is a practical resource that will help code users make the transition.
The book illustrates the application of code provisions and structural loads through the use of numerous flow charts and practical design examples. Included are load combinations for allowable stress design, load and resistance factor (strength) design, seismic load combinations with vertical load effect, and special seismic load combinations; dead loads, live loads and rain loads; snow loads, wind loads, and earthquake load effects. Flow charts and design examples are presented for the simplified procedure (Method 1) and the analytical procedure (Method 2) for wind load determination. Seismic design criteria, determination of seismic design category, the simplified method, equivalent lateral force procedure and nonbuilding structures are some of the topics illustrated through flow charts and design examples.
Structural Load Determination under 2006 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-05 is a multipurpose resource for civil and structural engineers, architects and plan check engineers because it can be used as a self-learning guide as well as a reference manual.
About the Author
David A. Fanella, PhD, SE, PE, FASCE, is Associate Principal and Director of New Structures at Klein and Hoffman Inc., Chicago, IL. Dr. Fanella holds a Ph.D. in structural engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois and a licensed Professional Engineer in numerous states. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Dr. Fanella was formerly with the Portland Cement Association in Skokie, Illinois, where he was responsible for the buildings and special structures market. He is an active member of a number of American Concrete Institute (ACT) Committees, including ACI 314, Simplified Design of Concrete Buildings, where he is Task Group Leader for Design Aids. He is also an Associate Member of the ASCE 7 Committee and is currently the Secretary of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois. He has authored or co authored many structural publications, including a series of articles on time-saving methods for reinforced concrete design.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Load Combinations. Chapter 3: Dead, Live and Rain Loads. Chapter 4: Snow Loads. Chapter 5: Wind Loads. Chapter 6: Earthquake Loads.
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