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Seismic Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16

Seismic Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16

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This guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions pertinent to seismic loads, including design aids, figures, flowcharts, and examples. Companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used to calculate loads accurately and efficiently.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2021
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education


This comprehensive guide offers engineers a visual understanding of the code provisions relevant to seismic loads. Seismic Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 provides simplified, step-by-step procedures for determining seismic design criteria and requirements. It includes design aids, figures, flowcharts, and examples that clearly demonstrate each procedure. Companion online Excel spreadsheets are available for accurate and efficient load calculations. The guide covers step-by-step procedures for:

Seismic ground motion values
Site-specific ground motion
Seismic design category
Seismic design for building structures
Equivalent lateral force procedure
Vertical and horizontal distribution of seismic forces
Story drift determination
P-delta effects
Diaphragms, chords, and collectors
Seismic forces on walls and their anchorage
Determining seismic forces using a simplified method
Seismic design for nonstructural components
Seismic forces on nonbuilding structures

By utilizing this guide, engineers can streamline their seismic design processes and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 189 x 235 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260467390

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