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The building codes and referenced standards that govern much of how structural engineers work are regularly updated and enhanced. Keeping abreast of the changes to these regulations is a constant challenge. In response, Structural Engineer publishes articles about codes and standards in two formats: Bi-monthly "Code Series" articles are contributed by the associations that write the codes and standards, while the monthly "Code Simple" column is contributed by industry experts to explain provision language and rationale behind changes to specific sections.
The following is a partial list of articles and columns previously published in Structural Engineer relating to codes.
How to determine structural loads—Part 4: Seismic forces in accordance with the 2006 IBC, David A. Fanella, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., December 2008
How to determine structural loads—Part 2: Snow and rain loads in accordance with 2006 IBC, David Fanella, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., August 2008
How to determine structural loads, part 1: Snow and rain loads in accordance with the 2006 IBC, David A. Fanella, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., July 2008
Making the connection:Proposed modification to AISCs Code of Standard Practice Section 3.1.2, Charles J. Carter, P.E., S.E., July 2008
Clarifying code changes: Identifying updates to ACI 318-08, James K. Wight, June 2008
A simplified wind design alternative: An explanation of ICC Code Change Proposals S84 and S85, Jerry J. Barbera, P.E., Feb. 2008
Simplifying wind provisions: A practitioner’s guide for the IBC and ASCE 7, Jerry J. Barbera, P.E.; and Donald R. Scott, P.E., S.E., Nov. 2007
Understanding E: An explanation of the seismic load combinations used in conjunction with the 2005 AISC Seismic Provisions, Erika Winters Downey, S.E., Sept. 2007
All synched up and ready to slow: A report on the current codes and standards efforts, Charles J. Carter, S.E., P.E., July 2007
Searching for simplicity: The evolution of wind provisions in standards and codes in the United States - Part 2, S.K. Ghosh, Ph.D., Jan. 2007
Searching for simplicity: The evolution of wind provisions in standards and codes in the United States - Part 1, S.K. Ghosh, Ph.D., Dec. 2006
The 2006 International Building Code: Overview of the significant structural changes - Part 2, John R. Henry, P.E., Dec. 2006
The 2006 International Building Code: Overview of the significant structural changes - Part 1, John R. Henry, P.E., Nov. 2006
Articles referenced with "SKGA" were contributed by S.K. Ghosh, Ph.D., and Susan Dowty, S.E., of S.K. Ghosh Associates Inc. Articles referenced with "ICC" were contributed by John R. Henry, P.E., of the International Code Council.
ASCE 7-05 Section 12.6: Analysis Procedure Selection , SKGA, December 2008
Section 12.12.3 Building Separation and Section 12.8.7 P-Delta Effects , SKGA, October 2008
IBC Chapter 23 and 2005 NDS—ASD/LRFD dual format standard, ICC, Sept. 2008
ASCE 7-05 Section 12.8.6—Story Drift Determination, SKGA, August 2008
ASCE 7-05 Supplement No. 2 , SKGA, June 2008
2006 IBC Section 1605.2.1: Seismic Strength Design Load Combinations, SKGA, April 2008
2006 IBC Section 2308: Conventional light-frame construction, ICC, March 2008
2006 IBC Section 1605.4: Special Seismic Load Combinations, SKGA, Feb. 2008
2006 IBC Section 1805: Footings and foundations, ICC, Jan. 2008
1997 UBC vs. 2006 IBC Concrete Anchor Design, SKGA, Dec. 2007
2006 IBC Section 2300: Wood design methods, ICC, Nov. 2007
2006 IBC Section 1802: Foundation and soils investigations, SKGA, Oct. 2007
2006 IBC Section 1609: Exposure D, SKGA, Aug. 2007
2006 IBC Section 1613.5.1: Seismic Design Category A Requirements, ICC, July 2007
2006 IBC Section 1605.3: Load Combinations Using Allowable Stress Design, SKGA, June 2007
ASCE 7-05 seismic provisions errata, SKGA, April 2007
ASCE 7-05 Table 12.2-1 Bearing Wall System vs. Building Frame System, SKGA, Feb. 2007
2006 IBC Section 2308.4: Design of elements, ICC, Jan. 2007
ASCE 7-05 Figure 11.4-1 Design Response Spectrum, SKGA, Dec. 2006
2006 IBC Section 1801.2.1: Foundation design for seismic overturning, SKGA, Oct. 2006
Section 1604.5: Importance Factors, ICC, Sept. 2006
Section 1602.1: Definitions (Diaphragm, flexible) and 1617.5.3: Horizontal Distribution, SKGA, Aug. 2006
Section 1620.4.5: Building Separations, SKGA, June 2006
Section 1617.6: Seismic-Force-Resisting Systems, SKGA, April 2006
Section 1607.9: Passenger vehicle parking garage live loads, SKGA, Feb. 2006
Section 1617.2: Redundancy, SKGA, Dec. 2005
Section 1617.4: Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure for Seismic Design of Buildings, SKGA, Oct. 2005
Section 1614.1: Earthquake Loads - Exception 1, SKGA, Aug. 2005
Section 1615.1.3: Design spectral response acceleration parameters, SKGA, June 2005
Section 1616.3: Determination of Seismic Design Category, SKGA, April 2005
Section 1609.6: Simplified wind load method, Jennifer Goupil, P.E., February 2005
