The publication is an excellent resource for civil and structural engineers, architects, code officials, plan reviewers and students who need to understand how to determine structural loads. The document provides a better understanding of the determination of structural loads in accordance with the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE/SEI 7-05. Topics include dead load, occupancy live load, roof live load and environmental loads such as rain, snow, flood, wind and seismic loads, and a new chapter on flood loads. A new section on the simplified alternate all-heights wind design procedure in the 2009 IBC is also included.

The load requirements of the 2009 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-05 are presented in a straightforward and organized manner, and comprehensive flowcharts provide an easy to follow road map that guides the reader through the requirements.