2009 International Building Code® (IBC) Handbook: Structural Provisions w/ CD-ROM

This 2009 edition of this popular IBC® Handbook provides completely detailed and in-depth discussion on the requirements in Chapters 16–23 of the 2009 IBC, and traces the historical background and rationale of code provisions. An essential resource is an important tool for civil and structural engineers, architects, building officials, plan check engineers, plans examiners, inspectors and others, this publication is co-branded by NCSEA and authored S.K. Ghosh, Ph.D., and John Henry, P.E. The Handbook also contains more than 200 full-color drawings and figures to clarify the application and intent of code requirements. 610 pp.

A bonus CD contains a wealth of information and resources, as well as many helpful structural references: CodeMaster: Seismic Design; Seismic Design of Steel Special Moment Frames: A Guide for Practicing Engineers; and FEMA 232, 389, 440, 450 (Parts 1 and 2), 451, 451B, 460, and 547.

Features of this publication include:

• Expanded content and in full color!
• More than 200 drawings, figures and examples help clarify the application of the code requirements
• Addresses key structural provisions of the 2009 IBC®
• Code provisions in the structural chapters are examined in a manner to provide a better understanding of the provisions' intent and purpose
• Bonus CD includes the full text of the handbook, CodeMaster: Seismic Design; Seismic Design of Steel Special Moment Frames: A Guide for Practicing Engineers; and FEMA 232, 389, 440, 450 (Parts 1 and 2), 451, 451B, 460, and 547, in a PDF format