Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
(OP)
Hi,
What would be the most useful code for seismic design purposes? Up to now we have always got parts of the national codes from our clients and used them.
We would like to purchase a code which covers seismic design in case the target country does not have a national one.
I know this is a stupid question but what are the main differences between UBC 1997 and say IBC 2003? Are they the same thing but meant for different areas of the world.
I would be grateful if those of you who know about these codes could comment on this.
Cheers
What would be the most useful code for seismic design purposes? Up to now we have always got parts of the national codes from our clients and used them.
We would like to purchase a code which covers seismic design in case the target country does not have a national one.
I know this is a stupid question but what are the main differences between UBC 1997 and say IBC 2003? Are they the same thing but meant for different areas of the world.
I would be grateful if those of you who know about these codes could comment on this.
Cheers





RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
Why not buy both for the company?
RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
According to Taro (thank you by the way), UBC is a regional code in the US and since we are located in Europe and most of our clients are in south-east Asia, buying a soon to be obsolete code seems to be a waste of money. That is why I asked the question in the first place since I was not aware of the differences between the two.
Our clients usually give us the values we need for an specific code and portions of the code which we need for the analysis.
What is the latest IBC version? Are there any revisions to the code soon? Should we wait for that or buy the current one?
Are there any other books/literature you recommend for seismic analysis and design?
RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?
The values needed for the calculations may not be found in IBC itself (or UBC for that matter) but corresponding values for areas outside of the US can be found and adapted to these codes.
RE: Which code to buy? IBC? UBC?