- Author
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Ghosh, S. K.
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Henry J.
- Title
- Structural Provisions. 2009 IBC Handbook.
- Report
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Item No. 4001S09,
- Book or Conf
- Structural Provisions. 2009 IBC Handbook,
International Code Council, Country Club Hills, IL,
693 p.,
2009
- Keywords
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handbooks
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building codes
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structural design
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construction materials
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building design
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installing
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regulations
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design applications
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structural load
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load (forces)
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load capacity
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load bearing elements
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wind load
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seismic design
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inspections
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concretes
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aluminum
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wood
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masonry
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steels
- Abstract
- Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date building code addressing the design and installation of building systems through requirements emphasizing performance. The 2009 International Building Code (IBC) is designed to meet those needs through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. This comprehensive code establishes minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-based provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of alternate materials as well as new, improved design methodologies. The changes in the structural provisions of the 2009 International Building Code when compared to previous editions of the International Building Code and legacy codes (Uniform Building Code, National Building Code, Standard Building Code) create the need for a comprehensive work that discusses the changes and expands on many of the new or improved provisions. This book, the 2009 IBC Handbook - Structural Provisions, is intended to do just that. By helping code users understand and properly apply the structural provisions in Chapters 16 through 23 of the 2009 International Building Code, this handbook is a valuable resource for those who design, plan review, inspect or construct buildings or other structures regulated by the 2009 International Building Code. Although it will prove useful to a broad range of individuals, it was written primarily so that architects, engineers and code officials can understand the International Building Code's provisions and gain insight into their underlying basis and intent. To that end, the handbook's numerous figures, tables and examples help clarify and illustrate the proper application of many code provisions. ne of the significant differences between the structural provisions in the UBC and the International Building Code is that the International Building Code adopts national (structural) standards by reference rather than transcribing the structural provisions of the standards into the code itself. This is true for structural loads as well as structural materials. This trend has continued with each subsequent edition of the International Building Code to the extent that the 2009 International Building Code relies on the referenced standards even more than the previous editions. Therefore, in many cases the discussion in this handbook pertains to the provisions in the referenced standard rather than the International Building Code itself.