Two of the main financial benefits of post-tensioning is the reduction in slab thickness and rebar compared to non-prestressed slabs. The downside side of this reduction is post-tensioned structures can...

This seminar will focus on wind provisions of ASCE 7/ IBC that are frequently misunderstood or incorrectly applied, including building enclosure classification, torsional wind design, and wind load analysis methods....

Part 2 will focus on the ``Work Area`` and ``Performance`` paths of compliance. Examples will be provided for each. The last portion of the class will include example projects that...

With the publication of ASCE 7-22 and its future adoption by IBC and state building codes, nonstructural seismic standard implementation is undergoing a dramatic change. Though the Chapter 13 requirements...

ASCE 7-22 is adopted by the 2024 IBC, which will be published later this year. The changes from ASCE 7-16 to ASCE 7-22 are so numerous and so substantive that...

This presentation will provide a rapid-fire series of ideas for engineers to consider in the implementation of seismic designs of new steel buildings. The ideas include the following: Thoughts on...