Flood and Tsunami Loads: Time-Saving Methods Using the 2018 IBC and ASCE/SEI 7-16

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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