Codes and Standards

Fire-rated glazing gives more design choices for stairways and elevator enclosures, but they must adhere to code-driven, fire-rated standards.

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). Questions from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals are often considered to develop future editions.

Their differences are unpacked here, along with structural implications.

Proper application of adjustment factors is critical for snow load design.

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). Questions from engineers, building officials, and other design professionals are often considered to […]

To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. ASCE 24 was last revised in 2014, over a decade ago while major flood events have caused severe damage to the nation’s building inventory […]