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gurv10 (Civil/Environme)
17 Mar 08 14:22
hello I am a french civil engineer and I have to make a seismic study in Abu Dhabi. I put myself on the UBC97 but I discover the ASCE7-05. I does not understand why there are 2 different codes in the United States. In which case does have one to use them? Thank you very much
JAE (Structural)
17 Mar 08 16:03
The Uniform Building Code 1997 has it's own seismic design requirements.
The International Building Code 2000, 2003 or 2006 all reference ASCE 7
IBC 2000 - references ASCE 7-98 IBC 2003 - references ASCE 7-02 IBC 2006 - references ASCE 7-05
In the US, you would first determine which building code applies to your region or city. Then based on that code, determine which ASCE 7 to use.
I do not know what code Abu Dhabi typically would accept. Perhaps you could talk to officials there in Abu Dhabi. 字串6
ahmedhegazi (Structural)
23 Mar 08 10:22
gurv10,
UBC97 is the approved seismic code for earthquake in Abu Dhabi and allover UAE, Abu Dhabi is considered as seismic zone 2A as per UBC97 classifications.
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