Understanding and addressing structural irregularities is critical to ensuring building safety and resilience. To help engineers navigate these challenges, NCSEA has released Guide to the Design of Common Irregularities in Buildings(opens in a new tab), a comprehensive resource that provides expert insights, practical strategies, and real-world case studies to support the effective design of irregular structures.
The guide explores how irregularities impact structural performance and outlines solutions to enhance seismic resilience. It incorporates lessons learned from past earthquakes and follows the latest standards from the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE/SEI 7-22. Engineers will find detailed design examples for concrete, steel, and wood structures illustrating solutions to common design challenges.
Developed by leading experts in structural engineering, this guide is authored by Badri K. Prasad, Douglas Thompson, and Rafael Sabelli.
Pricing and Availability
- Print (Pre-Order) + Digital(opens in a new tab): $295 for members / $445 for nonmembers
- Digital-Only(opens in a new tab): $195 for members / $345 for nonmembers
- Available for purchase at: NCSEA Online Store(opens in a new tab)
About the Authors
- Badri K. Prasad, S.E., President and CEO of OLMM Consulting Engineers, Inc., has over 30 years of experience in structural design and seismic retrofit projects.
- Douglas Thompson, S.E., SECB, is former president of STB Structural Engineers, Inc. and a past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California and an expert in wood-frame and seismic design standards.
- Rafael Sabelli, S.E., Senior Principal and Director of Seismic Design at Walter P Moore, has been recognized for his contributions to seismic design standards and the SEAOC Seismic Design Manual.
Preview the Book
Click here to view(opens in a new tab) the introduction and table of contents for Guide to the Design of Common Irregularities in Buildings.