This quarterly article answers some of the questions received from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals about structural standards developed by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Questions such as these are often considered to develop future editions. Following are some questions received and SEI’s responses.
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This quarterly article addresses some of the questions received about structural standards developed by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Following are some questions received by SEI and responses to clarify the provisions. Questions from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals are often considered to develop future standard editions.
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This quarterly article addresses some of the questions received about structural standards developed by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In addition, questions received from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals are often considered to develop future editions. Following are some questions received by SEI and responses to clarify the provisions.
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Thank you for all your comments in response to the launch of this new quarterly column in the January 2022 issue. These articles address some of the questions received about structural standards developed by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), including the recently released ASCE 7-22. In addition, questions received from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals are often considered to develop future editions. Following are some questions received by SEI and responses to clarify the provisions.
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Welcome to this new quarterly column for STRUCTURE magazine. These articles will address some of the questions received (along with responses) about structural standards developed by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), such as ASCE 7 and ASCE 41. Questions received from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals are often considered for the development of future editions. Following are some questions received by SEI as well as responses to clarify the provisions.
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This article is a compilation of questions that have been asked of the NCSEA Wind Engineering Committee. The referenced code is the American Society of Civil Engineers’ ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. The Figures noted here are found in ASCE 7-16.
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For diaphragm design, when do I apply overstrength (Ωo) load combinations and when do I apply the 25% increase on my diaphragm forces? …
This is counter-intuitive at the surface. Standard effective deck properties are typically reported such that the section moduli used for bending are calculated assuming a maximum bending stress in the extreme fiber of the deck equal to the design yield strength (Fy) of the deck steel. …
I have observed many brick fences throughout the west and southwest. Most are in excellent condition, but some require repair or reconstruction. Can you explain the variation in performance and how best to design them? …