Residential design codes/practices?
Residential design codes/practices?
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I was wondering what codes or practices are used to determine the loads on a residential structure? I am currently working in the site work and land development area of civil engineering, however I graduated from college a few years ago and my structures and structural design classes are still fairly fresh in my mind. I've worked for residential contractors in NY up until I graduated college so I have a good understanding of how to construct a home, however I want to design my own (also in NY). I took a pretty good wood design course in college, at least I though it was good, I guess I'll find out once I get started on this project of mine.
So what I really need to know is where I can find: what loads to design for and how to determine their magnitudes. If you could just tell me what book or books to buy that would be awesome.
I reallize that I won't need to design every member, but I'm thinking about columns and long span floor beams. I'd also like to be able to check the adequacy of some of the standard practices (i.e. studs and rafters at 16" o.c.) for my own peace of mind.
Thanks for all your help
So what I really need to know is where I can find: what loads to design for and how to determine their magnitudes. If you could just tell me what book or books to buy that would be awesome.
I reallize that I won't need to design every member, but I'm thinking about columns and long span floor beams. I'd also like to be able to check the adequacy of some of the standard practices (i.e. studs and rafters at 16" o.c.) for my own peace of mind.
Thanks for all your help






RE: Residential design codes/practices?
Required design loads are laid out in the IRC.
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It would save a lot of time and aggravation to hire someone that did this all the time. You'd think some of this stuff would be simple, and it's more like doing income taxes than engineering when it's done.
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To see an online version, here is a link:
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RE: Residential design codes/practices?
The NYS code can be purchased at www.iccsafe.org (go the the "store", get the Residential code), and the ASCE book from the ASCE.
Some loadings (wind, snow) will be directed by the local building code official, as stated the NYS code is soewhat prescriptive but you can use the ASCE 7-5 if you are designing as opposed to using the NY code requirements.
Local building officials are usually very helpful.