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Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures

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Abstract
This standard provided minimum load requirements for the design of buildings and other structures that are subject to building code requirements. Loads and appropriate load combinations, which have been developed to be used together, are set forth for strength design and allowable stress design. For design strengths and allowable stress limits, design specifications for conventional structural materials used in buildings and modifications contained in this standard shall be followed.
Date
0/2006
Author(s)
ASCE
Page(s)
387
Keyword(s)
minimum design load; ASCE 7-05; ASCE standard; stress design; stress limits


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