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    Figure 30.7-1: Interpolation of Effective Wind Are ...

    We design solar carports, and have run into an issue that has been causing some issues at particularly short spans. According ... More

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    ASCE 24-14 commentary section C5.2.1 Metal Connectors ...

    Section C5.2.1 of the ASCE 24-14 states “The severity of exposure to corrosive condition is a consideration in the selection of ... More

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    Wind speed map shapefiles

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    How do I get a copy of ASCE 38 and ASCE 75

    How can I get a copy of the new UESI Standards? More

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    Imputing Soil Classes

    ****This question was submitted by an ASCE member. I'm posting here so the entire community can benefit from the answer.  I ... More

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    Crane Loads

    My question is: 1) In 4.9.3, Why is pendant-operated bridge cranes impact at 10% and remotely operated bridge cranes 25%? 2) ... More

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    PV Solar Rooftop Attachments

    The question relates to the ASCE 716, Section 29, regarding the lift under PV modules. We are doing work designing PV solar rooftop ... More

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    Snow Seismic Load

    My colleague and I are not clear on the snow seismic load as defined in the ASCE 7-16, Ch.12, section 7.2, item number 4, which ... More

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  • Blast Protection of Buildings (ASCE/SEI 59-22)

    Standard 59-22 provides minimum requirements for planning, design, construction, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions.

    ASCE/SEI 59-22, provides minimum requirements for planning, design, construction, and assessment of new and existing buildings subject to the effects of accidental or malicious explosions. The standard includes principles for establishing appropriate threat parameters, levels of protection, loadings, analysis methodologies, materials, detailing, and test procedures. It provides a comprehensive presentation of current practice in the analysis and design of structures for blast resistance.

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