Synopses & Reviews
A new book by Alan Williams that provides an understanding of the application of the 2000 IBC to current design practice. Sections of the code are presented, analyzed, and explained in a reader-friendly manner followed by an illustrative example to provide a clear and concise interpretation of the issue. The six chapters cover seismic design, design for wind loads, seismic design of steel structures, seismic design of concrete structures, seismic design of wood structures, and seismic design of masonry structures.