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SKGA FULL-DAY SEMINARS

Transitioning from the 2006 IBC to the 2009 IBC (Structural)

Orange County, CA: October 13, 2010
San Diego, CA:
October 14, 2010
Oakland, CA:
November 17, 2010
Los Angeles Area, CA:
November 18, 2010
Anchorage, AK: December 2, 2010

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NEW PUBLICATION

2009 IBC Handbook: Structural Provisions

The structural provisions of the 2009 International Building Code (IBC), when compared to previous editions of the IBC and legacy codes (Uniform Building Code, National Building Code, Standard Building Code), create the need for a comprehensive commentary with examples that discusses the changes and expands on many of the new or .......More

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NEW CODEMASTER

Strength Design for Masonry (2006 IBC)

This 6-page laminated reference guide provides an easy-to-follow 10-step procedure for the strength design of masonry in accordance with the 2006 IBC and the 2005 MSJC Code. Masonry design by the strength design method must meet the strength design provisions in IBC Section 2108, which requires the design to comply with seismic requirements of IBC Section 2106 and Chapters 1 and 3 ...... more

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USEFUL LINKS

 

2009 NEHRP Provisions and Commentary 

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ASCE 7-05 Supplement No. 2

ASCE 7-05 Errata

2006 IBC Errata

2009 IBC Errata

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ASCE 7-10 Available Now!!

ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

The long-awaited ASCE 7-10 is now available from SKGA. Major revisions have taken place from the 2005 edition of ASCE 7 in both the wind design and the seismic design provisions. Wind design has changed more drastically than at any time since the publication of ASCE 7-95. Changes include a major reorganization of the wind provisions, changes to the wind maps .......More

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SKGA WEB SEMINARS

2009 IBC Boot Camp

Boot Camp Day 1: November 3, 2010
Boot Camp Day 2:
November 4, 2010

Come join us for this intense “boot camp” web seminar series which is being offered to prepare you for the upcoming adoption of the 2009 IBC in your state.

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CONCRETE DESIGN WEB SEMINARS

Click here for information about 4 upcoming web seminars as part of a 14-seminar series sponsored by the Department of Municipal Affairs, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE on reinforced concrete design.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Code Simple: ASCE 7-05 Section 12.11: Structural Walls and Their Anchorage

Code Simple: Seismic ground motion values for locations outside the United States

Code Simple: 2009 IBC Section 1604.8.2: Walls

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Article: Evolution of Today’s Building Code

Article: Significant Changes to ACI 318-08 Appendices

Article: Significant Changes to ACI 318-08: Parts 1, 2, and 3

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