The KnowRISK project: Tools and strategies to reduce non-structural damage
The project KnowRISK (Know your city, Reduce seISmic risK through non-structural elements) is financed by the European Commission to...
Comparision between IBC and ASCE
Key referenced structural standards in the 2012 IBC Subject IBC Chapter Referenced Standard in 2012 IBC Structural loads 16 ASCE/SEI...
Structural engineers are responsible for MEPs
You need to hire a licenced structural engineer to stamp all related supporting details and drawing to be sure all seismic requirements...
Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage
For commercial construction such as office buildings, hotels, and hospitals, the nonstructural components and contents typically...
Seismic Design Category
The Seismic Design Category is of great importance to everyone involved with MEP systems because it will determine whether seismic...
Component Importance Factor
All MEP components must be assigned a Component Importance Factor that is designated as IP in the body of the code. This is done by the...
Occupancy Category
The nature of the building use, or its Occupancy Category, is determined by the building owner and the architect of record. In 2006 IBC...
Codes Relating to Seismic Restraints
Seismic and Wind Restraint Requirements are referenced in 2006/2009 IBC (International Building Code). The seismic restraint of...
