Seismic and wind forces

Alan Williams

The 4th edition has been updated to the 2012 International Building Code®, ASCE/SEI 7-10, ACI 318-11, NDS-2012, AISC 341-10, AISC 358-10, AISC 360-10, and the 2011 MSJC Code. In each chapter, sections of the code are presented, analyzed and explained in a logical and simple manner and are followed by illustrative examples. Each concentrates on a specific section of the code and provides a clear and concise interpretation of the code requirement. The text is organized into six chapters corresponding to the primary structural design sections of the code: Seismic design Design for wind loads Seismic design of steel structures . Seismic design of concrete structures Seismic design of wood structures Seismic design masonry structures Features: More than 100 completely worked-out design examples are included in the chapters to clearly illustrate proper application of the code...

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