AISC - Seismic Design Manual
AISC - Seismic Design Manual
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Buildings that our firm typically designs fall under the Seismic Design Category A or B. I will be taking the Structural II exam this year. One of the code references used for this examination is the Seismic Design Manual. Because it is not typically required for our projects is it worth investing in this manual or should I borrow it for someone else for use during the examination?






RE: AISC - Seismic Design Manual
RE: AISC - Seismic Design Manual
Based on ASCE7, certian design categories, will not permit an R=3. (There is no limit for A & B categories, so you could always use an R=3). I still think this is an essential reference.
RE: AISC - Seismic Design Manual
I was in the same boat last fall when I took the SEII. My main concern was not that I had the manual but if I know how to use it!
RE: AISC - Seismic Design Manual
AISC Seismic Specifications
RE: AISC - Seismic Design Manual
The second item down in your link (after the spec) is the complete Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05). 330 page free download. That's what I assumed H57 was asking for but maybe I was mistaken.
RE: AISC - Seismic Design Manual