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Concise, visual explanations of code provisions that apply to flood and tsunami loads

This practical guide provides engineers with a visual overview of the code provisions to be used when designing structures to withstand floods and tsunamis. Free of complex and confusing explanations, Flood and Tsunami Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16 utilizes helpful design aids, figures, and flowcharts to provide straightforward, start-to-finish instructions.
Real-world examples are included to illustrate the application of each code provision, and companion online Excel spreadsheets can be used to accurately calculate loads.

Contains step-by-step procedures for:




Hydrostatic flood loads
Hydrodynamic flood loads
Wave loads due to flooding
Debris impact loads due to floodingFlood load combinations
Tsunami analysis procedures
Hydrodynamic tsunami loads
Debris impact loads due to tsunamis
Tsunami load combinations
And much more