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Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures

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Abstract
This document gives requirements for dead, live, soil, wind, snow, rain and earthquake loads, and their combinations, that are suitable for inclusion in building codes and other design documents. The basis of the requirement is described in the commentary. The structural load requirements provided by this standard are intended for use by architects, structural engineers, and those engaged in preparing and administering local building codes.
Date
7/1990
Author(s)
American Society of Civil Engineers
Page(s)
94
Keyword(s)
ASCE 7-88; standards; design load


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