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Calculation of Design Tornado Loads for Structures According to ASCE 7-22, and IBC 2024 Codes
In Calculation of Design Tornado Loads for Structures According to ASCE 7-22, and IBC 2024 Codes, you'll learn ...
- The importance of considering the effects of tornado loads on structures in certain parts of the United States.
- The basic wind speed map versus tornado speed map.
- The determination of tornado loads as defined in ASCE 7-22.
- Determining when design for tornado loads is required based on ASCE 7-22.
Overview
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Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 33 pages
The course provides a comprehensive guide on calculating design tornado loads for structures according to ASCE 7-22 and IBC 2024 codes. It emphasizes the importance of considering tornado loads in building design, especially in tornado-prone regions. The content covers various aspects such as determining tornado loads, effective plan area calculations, tornado velocity pressures, enclosure classifications, protection of glazed openings, and load combinations for strength and allowable stress design.
It highlights the historical impact of tornadoes in the United States, the development of tornado load provisions in ASCE 7-22, and the requirements for storm shelters and safe rooms. The course explains the procedures for determining when design for tornado loads is necessary, the unique parameters for tornado load calculations, and the testing requirements for impact-resistant glazing and protective systems.
Additionally, it delves into the design example of a hypothetical hospital, showcasing the comparison between wind load and tornado load calculations. It discusses the design pressures on different building elements, load combinations, and considerations for rooftop solar panels. The course aims to assist design professionals, engineers, and building officials in understanding and implementing the updated tornado load requirements for structural design.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the effects of tornado loads on structures in the United States.
- Identify the basic design parameters defined in ASCE 7-22.
- Determine when design for tornado loads is required under ASCE 7-22.
- Calculate design tornado loads in accordance with ASCE 7-22.
- Determine the effective plan area, tornado velocity pressure, and enclosure classification.
- Explain methods for protecting glazed openings.
- Identify the tornado missile impact testing requirements of ASCE 7.
- Calculate tornado pressures for rooftop solar panels.
- Analyze combined static and dynamic loading conditions.
- Apply load combinations for strength design and allowable stress design.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 15 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 2 PDH
Length: 33 pages
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