National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
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How does the National Building Code of Canada seismic design compare to the IBC? Is the methodology similar?
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National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
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RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Probably - get a copy of both codes and do your homework...
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
I might have a tiny job in Canada, with a local registrant who will seal it. I'm not going to buy the code on the off chance that I get a very small job.
All I am trying to find out right now is: If I get the job, will I be learning a new seismic design method, or will it be similar to the IBC.
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Similar to ASCE 7-05
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RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
hawkaz;
Having worked with both codes, I can say the the design philosophy in NBCC is based on research done for IBC in southern california. The equations and base shear calculations are different, but the research behind it is the same.
Depending what area you are designing for seismic may not govern.
Hope this helps.
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Where is your job? Seismic concerns are next to insignificant in an awful lot of the country.
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Dik
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
But not for western and eastern canada you can go up to 2.3 g design acceleration (La Malbaie, Quebec) ! It's about 0.69g at montreal (high frequency content ~ higer mode excitation), and 0.94g for vancouver (low frequency content)
Depending of the height of teh building seismic generally control over wind in these areas !
So it really depend on where your project is located .
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Thanks
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
They had a separate document. In Manitoba, we reference the NBCC, but with modifications.
About 20 years ago, there was a minor tremor in Toronto... felt like a heavy vehicle passing if you are on the second floor... this was slightly felt on the 8th.
Dik
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Dik
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Dik
RE: National Building Code of Canada VS. IBC
Link to the Ontario Building Code you can read it online.
sounds like you would be looking for Part 4 Structural Design.