by Jbs121008 d3 — December 15, 2008—A new guide from the International Code Council (ICC) collects all metal building system seismic and design requirements into one handy resource. ICC says that it allows “First Preventers”—engineers, building officials, and plan reviewers—to prevent harm by ensuring compliance with building safety codes before a disaster occurs.
The comprehensive, illustrated guide includes narratives about actual metal building systems, examples of realistic design situations, engineering diagrams, and code commentary. It references the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. Structural steel design is based on the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Standard, AISC 360-05, and the Seismic Provisions for Steel Buildings Standard, AISC 341-05.
ICC notes that metal building systems are used in many areas of the US. They are often an economical alternative for property owners because their streamlined building design reduces material waste and makes them easier and faster to build. ICC says it is important to address earthquake requirements in metal building systems even in regions of the country not known for rattles and shakes because building occupancy, soil type, and ground motion impact how a building is constructed.
To purchase the Seismic Design Guide for Metal Building Systems (Item 9650S06), visit the International Code Council Web site or call 800/786-4452.
