Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to flood and tsunami loads This practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions to be used when designing structures to withstand floods and tsunamis. Free of complex and confusing explanations, Flood and Tsunami Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 utilizes helpful design aids, figures, and flowcharts to provide straightforward, start-to-finish instructions. Real-world examples are included to illustrate the application of each code provision, and companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used to accurately calculate loads. Contains step-by-step procedures for: Hydrostatic flood loads Hydrodynamic flood loads Wave loads due to flooding Debris impact loads due to floodingFlood load combinations Tsunami analysis procedures Hydrodynamic tsunami loads Debris impact loads due to tsunamis Tsunami load combinations And much more

Calculate structural loads in compliance with the 2018 IBC (R) and ASCE/SEI 7-16 This practical guide shows, step by step, how to interpret and apply the load provisions contained in the 2018 IBC (R) and ASCE/SEI 7-16. You will learn how to accurately determine structural loads including dead loads, live loads, and environmental loads. Throughout the book, detailed design examples, unique flowcharts, and design aids illustrate the proper usage of the code within the scope of everyday practice. Coverage includes: *Structural load fundamentals*IBC (R) and ASCE 7 explanations*Load combinations*Dead, live, rain, and soil lateral loads*Snow and ice loads*Wind loads*Earthquake loads*Flood and tsunami loads*Load paths

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to seismic loads This practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions pertinent to seismic loads. Seismic Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 contains simplified, step-by-step procedures that can be applied to determine seismic design criteria and requirements. Included are design aids, figures, flowcharts, and examples that clearly demonstrate each procedure. Companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used in practice to calculate loads accurately and efficiently. Contains 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

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to rain, snow, and ice loads This practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions pertinent to rain, snow, and ice loads. Rain, Snow, and Ice Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 contains simplified, step-by-step procedures that can be applied to determine each load. Included are design aids, figures, flowcharts, and examples that clearly demonstrate each procedure. Companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used in practice to calculate loads accurately and efficiently. Contains step-by-step procedures for: Design rain loads Ponding instability and ponding loads Flat roof snow loads Sloped roof snow loads Partial snow loads Unbalanced roof snow loads Drift loads on lower roofs and adjacent structures Drift loads adjacent to roof projections and parapets Sliding snow loads Rain-on-snow surcharge loads Snow loads on open-frame equipment structures Ice loads due to freezing rain

Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to wind loads This practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions pertinent to wind loads. Free of complicated and confusing explanations, the book includes numerous design aids, figures, and flowcharts that clearly demonstrate the code provisions. Written by a recognized expert in the field, Wind Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 contains simplified, step-by-step procedures that can be applied to main wind force resisting systems and components and cladding of building and nonbuilding structures. Examples and companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used to accurately and efficiently calculate wind loads. Coverage includes wind load requirements for: Wind velocity pressure Gust effects on rigid and flexible buildings and other structures Main wind force resisting systems of buildings and other structures Components and cladding of buildings and other structures Enclosed, partially enclosed, partially open, and open buildings of all heights Low-rise buildings Roof overhangs and parapets Building appurtenances and other structures Solid freestanding walls and signs Chimneys, tanks, open signs, single-plane open frames, and trussed towers Rooftop structures and equipment Circular bins, silos, and tanks Rooftop solar panels

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A fully revised guide to the design and analysis of reinforced concrete structures according to the 2014 edition of ACI 318 This practical resource offers concise explanations of reinforced concrete design principles and teaches safe and cost-effective engineering and construction techniques. Reinforced Concrete Structures: Analysis and Design, Second Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest requirements in both the 2014 ACI 318 structural concrete code and the 2015 International Building Code (R). Examples, procedures, and flowcharts illustrate compliance with each provision. This comprehensive guide features new in-depth coverage of ACI earthquake design requirements. SI units are now included throughout all of the chapters. Reinforced Concrete Structures: Analysis and Design, Second Edition, covers: Material properties of concrete and reinforcing steel

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A concise guide to the structural design of low-rise buildings in cold-formed steel, reinforced masonry, and structural timberThis practical reference discusses the types of low-rise building structural systems, outlines the design process, and explains how to determine structural loadings and load paths pertinent to low-rise buildings. Characteristics and properties of materials used in the construction of cold-formed steel, reinforced masonry, and structural timber buildings are described along with design requirements. The book also provides an overview of noncomposite and composite open-web joist floor systems. Design code requirements referenced by the 2009 International Building Code are used throughout. This is an ideal resource for structural engineering students, professionals, and those preparing for licensing examinations. Structural Design of Low-Rise Buildings in Cold-Formed Steel, Reinforced Masonry, and Structural Timber covers: Low-rise building systems Loads and load paths in low-rise buildings Design of cold-formed steel structures Structural design of reinforced masonry Design of structural timber Structural design with open-web joists