This 6-page laminated reference guide provides an easy-to-follow 11-step procedure for seismic design in accordance with the 2012 IBC and ASCE 7-10, with emphasis on the seismic design of a typical one-to-three story building. Illustrations are provided for many of the difficult to understand requirements. Subjects addressed include determination of mapped spectral response accelerations; consideration of exceptions to the seismic code requirements...Read More

This 6-page laminated guide contains everything you need to know about the major revisions and reorganization that has taken place in the wind design provisions of ASCE 7-10 and the 2012 IBC. This CodeMaster provides a clear and concise ten-step method which takes the designer through the determination of critical wind-related characteristics for the structure followed by comprehensive flow charts explaining the different design options...Read More

This 6-page laminated reference guide provides an easy-to-follow 9-step procedure for the allowable stress design of masonry in accordance with the 2012 IBC and the 2011 MSJC Code. Masonry design by the allowable stress design method must meet the allowable stress design provisions in IBC Section 2107, which requires the design to comply with seismic requirements of IBC Section 2106 and Chapters 1 and 2 of the MSJC Code with some modifications...Read More

This CodeMaster contains information about designing typical wood framing members, including glued laminated timber, in accordance with the 2012 IBC, ASCE 7-10 and 2012 National Design Specification. This handy laminated guide explains the design process in ten easy-to-understand steps beginning with determining loads and load combinations. Determination of referenced design values for different sizes...Read More