ICC, SEAOC Release Structural/Seismic Design Manuals
ICC, NCSEA Guide Details Design for Serviceability Required by Code
 
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ICC, SEAOC Release Structural/Seismic Design Manuals

The International Code Council has partnered with the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) to publish a series of Structural/Seismic Design Manuals updated to the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) and referenced standards. The manuals provide a step-by-step approach to applying structural provisions and include practical examples covering major systems such wood, masonry, concrete, and steel.

"The Structural/Seismic Design Manuals will help the practicing engineer to quickly understand the design provisions of the 2012 IBC and the corresponding material sections," said Jim Amundson, S.E., President of SEAOC. "With a variety of real-world examples contained in each volume, the manuals will assist engineers in effectively applying the requirements of the 2012 IBC to their projects."

Now expanded to five volumes, the series includes:
Volume 1: Code Application Examples
Volume 2: Examples for Light-Frame, Tilt-Up, and Masonry Buildings
Volume 3: Examples for Concrete Buildings
Volume 4: Examples for Steel-Framed Buildings
Volume 5: Examples for Seismically Isolated Buildings and Buildings with Supplemental Damping
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ICC, NCSEA Guide Details Design for Serviceability Required by Code

Guide to the Design of Building Systems for Serviceability: In Accordance with the 2012 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-10 provides valuable guidance on areas of serviceability required by the code but not always specified. Co-published by the International Code Council and National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA), this comprehensive guide includes a wide range of resources in a single document.

"The new guide is a must-have resource for all practicing engineers," said Timothy W. Mays, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor at The Citadel and Chair of the NCSEA Publications Committee. "Common code provisions on serviceability are fully explained and practical applications for most building types are illustrated with completely worked out example problems."

In addition to being an essential resource for practicing professionals, educators can use the publication to teach upper-level structural engineering classes. It is also an excellent reference for the architectural or engineering design office, legal firms or other construction-related industry professionals who must be familiar with code requirements related to the serviceability performance of buildings.

"Serviceability design is a subject with few resources offering specific guidance to engineers on proper application of code requirements and how to approach the complex problems in the design of common building systems," said John R. Henry, Principal Staff Engineer at International Code Council. "This guide fulfills this need by explaining the provisions with practical applications and actual building design examples. It is an essential resource for practitioners involved in structural engineering and building design." Read more
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