ICC CodeMaster - Seismic Design - 2006 IBC, 2003 NEHRP, ASCE 7-05

This 6-page laminated reference guide is sponsored by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), and provides an easy-to-follow 11-step procedure for seismic design in accordance with the 2006 IBC, 2003 NEHRP Provisions (FEMA 450) and ASCE 7-05. The publication places heavy focus on the seismic design of a typical one-to-three story building, and utilizes illustrations to enable a better understanding of some of the more difficult requirements. Topics covered include determination of mapped spectral response accelerations; consideration of exceptions to the seismic code requirements; Seismic Design Category determination; consideration of plan and vertical structural irregularities; determination of seismic base shear, redundancy coefficient and seismic load effects; and compliance with drift control requirements.