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The Building Code Highway
The Post-Tension Institute (PTI) DC10.5 is one of many referenced standards in the building code, and it stands alone from the requirements of the originating codes, as well as the ACI.
January 2, 2025
2024 International Existing Building Code and Snow Load Damage Repairs
New clarifications focus on repairs when there is substantial structural damage (SSD) or less than SSD due to snow load.
September 4, 2024
The Gold Standard in Steel Design
To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. AISC recently released the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual. The 16th edition celebrates nearly a century of publishing one of the most respected design […]
August 1, 2024
Balustrade Design Loads: Failures, Fatalities, Research & Global Design Practices
To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. In general, global building/loading codes are in close agreement for most loading types, with variations of +/- 20% for comparable conditions. However, the loads […]
August 1, 2024
Major Changes to ASCE 7-22 Flood Loads
To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures Supplement 2 was published in May 2023 and incorporates a complete […]
August 1, 2024
2024 IBC Significant Structural Changes Part 9
This article includes an overview of changes to IBC Chapter 31 on temporary structures. Only a portion of the chapter’s total number of code changes is discussed. More information on the code changes can be found in the 2024 Significant Changes to the International Building Code available from ICC.
July 9, 2024
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ASCE 7-22 Ground Motions – A Rational Approach for Structural Engineers
If you have projects in the Central and Eastern United States (CEUS), you may be in for a surprise when you use the new seismic ground motion values of ASCE 7-22. The purpose of this article is to provide guidance […]
January 2, 2025
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ICC-ES Test Labs Solidify Company’s Position as a Full‑Service Testing, Inspection and Certification Agency
Brea, CA – To solidify ICC-ES as a one-stop-shop for testing, inspection, and certification, services offered by the ICC-NTA Building and Plumbing Products division, including inspections, testing, and certification engineering, are being branded as ICC-ES, effective immediately.The acquisition of NTA […]
June 18, 2024