Updated manuals aid civil and structural engineers

Revised and expanded to reflect the latest design methods contained in the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE/SEI 7-05, the Structural/Seismic Design Manuals are important resources for civil and structural engineers. Developed by the International Code Council and the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC), the three-volume manuals incorporate requirements defined by the 2006 IBC.

"These manuals are a testament to the strong collaborative relationship that continues between ICC and SEAOC, a trusted name in structural engineering and a significant contributor to the development of the International Codes and standards," said International Code Council CEO Rick Weiland.

The manuals provide numerous design examples illustrating the practical application of problems addressing a range of both structural and seismic issues. Volume 1: Code Application Examples includes 57 specific examples representing a wide variety of common code applications. Volume 2: Building Design Examples for Light-frame, Tilt-up, and Masonry addresses wood light-frame, cold-formed steel light-frame, masonry shear wall and tilt-up buildings. A wind design example also is included. Volume 3: Building Design Examples for Steel and Concrete addresses steel braced frame, buckling restrained braced frame, steel moment frame, steel plate shear wall, reinforced concrete shear wall with coupling beams and reinforced concrete moment-resisting frame buildings.

"I'm especially proud of these manuals as they are developed by SEAOC practicing structural engineers, who understand the day-to-day implications of today's structural and seismic design challenges," said SEAOC President Norm Scheel.

To purchase the 2006 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals, visit the ICC Store, or call 1-800-786-4452. Price: $53.50 (ICC members), $67 (nonmembers). Volumes 1 and 2 are currently available, while Volume 3 is in production and can be backordered for shipment in early 2007. The manuals also can be ordered as a set for $136 (ICC members), $171 (nonmembers) and will ship in early 2007.

The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.

SEAOC's mission is to advance the structural engineering profession; to provide the public with structures of dependable performance through the application of state of the art structural engineering principles; to assist the public in obtaining professional engineering services; to promote natural hazard mitigation; to provide continuing education and encourage research; to provide structural engineers with the most current information and tools to improve their practice; and to maintain the honor and dignity of the profession.