Guide to the Design of Diaphragms, Chords and Collectors: Based on the 2006 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-05
By International Code Council.
Description
Many publications on lateral design do not address the design of diaphragms, chords and collectors in much detail. This Guide fills that void by explaining the role that diaphragms, chords and collectors play in buildings and providing detailed examples of how to determine the seismic forces and design the diaphragm, chords and collectors for various types of buildings located in Seismic Design Category (SDC) B and D. This guide is based on the 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASC...
ISBN(s)
1580017908, 9781580017909
