Frequently Misunderstood Wind and Seismic Provisions [N32]

This session identifies common misunderstandings of how to apply wind & seismic provisions to steel structures. Topics include: Wind: Enclosure Classification, Wind Load Methods, Including advantages and limitations, Torsional Wind Design Requirements, Canopies, Corner Zones, Rooftop Solar/ PV Seismic: Review of seismic inelastic methodology and relationship to R, C_d, and Ω, Redundancy, ρ, Bearing Wall or Building Frame, Analysis Procedures.

Intended Audience: Engineers
Track: Design & Analysis

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