ASCE 7 - 05 or UBC97 2

[gurv10]

hello
I am a french civil engineer and I have to make a seismic study in Abu Dhabi.
I put myself on the UBC97 but I discover the ASCE7-05.
I does not understand why there are 2 different codes in the United States.
In which case does have one to use them?
Thank you very much

 

[JAE]

The Uniform Building Code 1997 has it's own seismic design requirements.

The International Building Code 2000, 2003 or 2006 all reference ASCE 7

IBC 2000 - references ASCE 7-98
IBC 2003 - references ASCE 7-02
IBC 2006 - references ASCE 7-05

In the US, you would first determine which building code applies to your region or city. Then based on that code, determine which ASCE 7 to use.

I do not know what code Abu Dhabi typically would accept. Perhaps you could talk to officials there in Abu Dhabi.

 

[ahmedhegazi]

gurv10,

UBC97 is the approved seismic code for earthquake in Abu Dhabi and allover UAE, Abu Dhabi is considered as seismic zone 2A as per UBC97 classifications.