For a building, structure design phase is the most crucial phase of a project. After the paper work completion of feasibility analysis and architectural designing, it is the responsibility of structural design engineer to bring it to reality. After receiving all the inputs from architect, geotechnical engineers and clients, a structural engineer efforts to complete the picture … [Read more...] about Structural Design Process (Steps for a Building Project)
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Seismic Loads for Design of Structures (UBC-1997)
Calculation of seismic loads for analysis of structure is required when earthquake resistant structure is to be designed. Structural Engineers use different design codes/guidelines for calculation of earthquake loads. Widely accepted codes for calculation of seismic loads are, Uniform Building Code 1997 (UBC-97), International building code (IBC), ASCE-7-10, Building code of … [Read more...] about Seismic Loads for Design of Structures (UBC-1997)