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ASCE, the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a nonprofit organization that develops and publishes standards utilized by civil engineers in their widely ranging industries. Headquartered near Washington, D.C., United States, ASCE has over 140,000 members worldwide, with over 6,200 of those participating in technical committees to develop ASCE standards. ASCE also serves as the administrator for the U.S. TAGs (United States Technical Advisory Group) to ISO/TCs 98, 165 and 218 (International Organization for Standardization/Technical Committee). Standards from ASCE are available both individually, directly through the ANSI webstore, and as part of a Standards Subscription. If you or your organization are interested in easy, managed, online access to standards that can be shared, a Standards Subscription may be what you need - please contact us at: [email protected] or 1-212-642-4980 or Request Proposal Price.

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ASCE/UESI/CI 38-2022

Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities

Prepared by the Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities Committee of the Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute and the Construction Institute of ASCE Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities , ASCE/UESI/CI 38-22, endeavors to safeguard public welfare by providing guidance on performing utility investigations and documenting results in a standardized fashion. It serves as both a prescriptive standard and a performance standard. As a prescriptive standard, it provides a series of minimum actions necessary to achieve utility quality level documentation. As a performance standard, it describes the professional judgment necessary to determine the appropriate timing, sequencing, location, and scope of a utility investigative effort. The standard presents a credible system for classifying the quality of utility location information that is placed in design plans. It is predicated on the original subsurface utility engineering (SUE) practice that most projects will benefit from the concurrent and integrated use of geophysics, records research, and a utility feature survey as early as possible in project development. ASCE 38-22 replaces the previous standard, CI/ASCE 38-02. This revision adds new information on utility attributes and guidance on collecting and recording depths of utility features and utility segments. It also includes appendixes on geophysical techniques, academic and organizational studies on costs and benefits of projects that have used utility quality levels, and guidance on the development of three-dimensional utility models, a relatively new practice. This valuable resource will assist subsurface utility engineers, design engineers, and other professionals proficient in engineering, surveying, and geological and geophysical sciences, those who directly oversee and execute utility investigations and develop the resulting documentation, as well as those responsible for management of the risks associated with development and construction that may affect or be affected by existing utilities.

ASCE/SEI 7-2022

Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

Prepared by the Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Activity Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , ASCE/SEI 7-22, provides the most up-to-date and coordinated loading provisions for general structural design. This standard prescribes design loads for all hazards including dead, live, soil, flood, tsunami, snow, rain, atmospheric ice, seismic, wind, and fire, as well as how to evaluate load combinations. The 2022 edition of ASCE 7, which supersedes ASCE 7-16, coordinates with the most current structural material standards including those from ACI, AISC, AISI, AWC, and TMS. Significant technical changes include the following: new target reliability tables for tsunami and extraordinary loads; new alternative method for loads from water in soil; terminology change from guardrail system to guard system; new provisions for emergency vehicle loads; updated tsunami data for Hawaii and many populous locations in California, coordinated with the state agencies; new tsunami provisions for above-ground horizontal pipelines; revised ground snow loads to reflect more recent snow load data and reliability-targeted values; revised method for estimating drifts to include a wind parameter; design rain load revisions to explicitly consider a ponding head; new risk-targeted atmospheric ice load data for the continental United States and Alaska; multi-period response spectrum data that eliminates need for F a and F v coefficients; new lateral force resisting systems such as steel and concrete coupled composite plate shear walls, reinforced concrete ductile coupled shear walls, cross-laminated timber shear walls, and concrete tabletop structures; new provisions for rigid wall, flexible diaphragm buildings (big box stores/warehouses); new and updated provisions for supported and interconnected (coupled) nonbuilding structures; new wind provisions for MWFRS and C C of elevated buildings; new chapter of tornado provisions; new long return period hazard maps for wind and tornado; and digital data available for all hazards at ASCE Hazard Tool (https://asce7hazardtool.online/). In addition to the technical changes, the 2022 edition of ASCE 7 provisions are accompanied by detailed commentary with explanatory and supplementary information developed to assist users of the standard, including design practitioners, building code committees, and regulatory authorities. Standard ASCE/SEI 7 is an integral part of building codes in the United States and around the globe, and is adopted by reference into the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Residential Code, and NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code. Structural engineers, architects, and those engaged in preparing and administering local building codes will find the structural load requirements essential to their practice.

SEI/ASCE 11-99

Guideline for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings

Changing economic conditions, concerns for historic preservation, emphasis on fully utilizing conveniently located structures, space shortages, and increasing cost of materials and products used in the construction of new buildings have resulted in a need to evaluate and more fully utilize the existing building inventory. To this end, the standard Guideline for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings (ASCE 11-90) was developed to provide the design community with guidelines for assessing the structural conditions of existing buildings constructed of combinations of materials including concrete, masonry, metals, and wood. This edition (SEI/ASCE 11-99) replaces ASCE 11-90. It consists of an overview of preliminary and detailed assessment procedures, of materials properties and test methods, and of evaluation procedures for various physical conditions of the structure. The standard is not intended to be inclusive or prescriptive but is expected to serve as a resource document for engineers, owners, and regulatory officials.

SEI/ASCE 32-01

Design and Construction of Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations

This standard addresses the design and construction of frost-protected shallow foundations in areas subject to seasonal ground freezing. Foundation insulation requirements to protect heated and unheated buildings from frost heave are presented in easy-to-follow steps with reference to design tables, climate maps, and other necessary data to furnish a complete frost-protection design. The advantages of this technology include improved construction efficiency over conventional practices, increased energy efficiency, minimized site disturbance, and enhanced frost protection. A commentary is included to provide background information and important technical insights.

ANSI/ASCE 3-91

Standard for the Structural Design of Composite Slabs (ANSI/ASCE 3-91) and Standard Practice for Construction and Inspection of Composite Slabs (ANSI /ASCE 9-91)

American Society of Civil Engineers Standard for the Structural Design of Composite Slabs, ASCE Standard Practice for Construction and Inspection of Composite Slabs (ASCE 3-91 and ASCE 9-91 respectively) presents standards for the structural design and testing of composite slabs and for good construction practice and inspection procedures. In addition, commentaries on both standards are included. The ``Standard for the Structural Design of Composite Slabs'' (ASCE 3-91) and its ``Commentary'' cover such topics as loads, construction stage, strength design, service load design, test procedures, and test results evaluation. The ``Standard Practice for the Construction and Inspection of Composite Slabs'' (ASCE 9-91) and its ``Commentary'' discuss such topics as damage control, connections, concrete placement, shore removal, holes and hole reinforcement. These standards are written in such a form that they may be adopted by reference in a general building code.

ANSI/ASCE/EWRI 56-10 57-10

Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water Utilities (ANSI/ASCE/EWRI 56-10); Guidelines for the Physical Security of Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities (ANSI/ASCE/EWRI 57-10)

Standards ASCE/EWRI 56-10 and 57-10 offer guidelines that apply to the physical security of facilities with potable water source, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as with wastewater collection and treatment systems and stormwater systems.

ASCE MOP 130-2025

Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment

Sponsored by the Waterfront Facility Inspection Committee of the Technical Committee on Ports and Harbors of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute of ASCE. Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment, MOP 130, Second Edition, guides engineers through the specialized field of inspecting and assessing waterfront facilities. From the initial scoping of a waterfront inspection project to conducting the inspection with documentation and reporting, this Manual of Practice explores how to maximize the return on waterfront infrastructure investment. The new edition includes updates of all sections as well as content on composite materials and the latest innovations in inspection tools and technologies. Topics include · Standards of practice, · Scope of inspection work, · Service life estimation, · Documentation and reporting, · Administrative considerations, · Considerations for specific structure types and systems, · Types and causes of defects, · Specialized techniques, and · Inspection nomenclature. MOP 130, Second Edition, covers the engineering and technical requirements for conducting above water and underwater facility assessments and is a valuable, comprehensive manual for engineers, inspectors, operators, and owners to manage the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of waterfront facilities.

ANSI/ASCE/SEI 25-2016

Earthquake-Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices

Standard ANSI/ASCE/SEI 25-16 provides current minimum functionality requirements for earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff devices and systems.

ASCE/SEI 24-2025

Flood Resistant Design and Construction

Prepared by the ASCE 24 Flood Resistant Design and Construction Standards Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Flood Resistant Design and Construction , ASCE/SEI 24-24, provides minimum requirements for flood resistant design and construction of structures that are subject to building code requirements or floodplain management regulations in flood hazard areas. This standard applies to new construction, including subsequent work to such structures, and work classified as substantial improvement of existing structures that are not historic structures. ASCE 24-24 contains significant changes from the previous version and aligns with the ASCE 7-22 Supplement 2: the Flood Hazard Area expanded to include land in the 500-year floodplain; the Design Flood Elevation corresponds to the greater of the elevation set by the community or the elevation pertaining to the MRI flood event for the Flood Design Class plus Sea Level Rise; and flood loads for use in design calculated in accordance with ASCE 7-22 Supplement 2. This revised standard is intended to meet or exceed FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program requirements and protect public safety and property. Among others, revisions cover · Elevation requirements; · Clarifications to Flood Design Class for agricultural structures, hospitals, health care facilities, and ambulatory care facilities; · Definitions for residential portions of mixed-use buildings and flood barriers and shields; · Use of flood mitigation pumps and valves for passage of water and removal of accumulated water; · Inspection and maintenance needs and flood emergency operation plans; and · Placement of attendant utilities and equipment; and automatic pressure control valves for gas and fuel supply lines. ASCE 24-24 updates and replaces the previous version, ASCE 24-14. It provides essential guidance on design and construction to structural engineers, design professionals, code officials, floodplain managers, and building owners. The standard is adopted by reference in model building codes.

ASCE/SEI 48-2019

Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures

Prepared by the Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures Standards Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures provides a uniform basis for the design, detailing, fabrication, testing, assembly, and erection of steel tubular structures for electrical transmission poles. These guidelines apply to cold-formed single- and multipole tubular steel structures that support overhead transmission lines. The design parameters are applicable to guyed and self-supporting structures using a variety of foundations, including concrete caissons, steel piling, and direct embedment. Standard ASCE/SEI 48-19 replaces the previous edition (ASCE/SEI 48-11). This standard includes a detailed commentary and appendixes with explanatory and supplementary information. Standard ASCE/SEI 48-19 will be a primary reference for structural engineers and construction managers involved in designing and building electrical transmission lines, as well as engineers and others involved in the electric power transmission industry.

ASCE/SEI 48-2019

Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures

Prepared by the Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures Standards Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE Design of Steel Transmission Pole Structures provides a uniform basis for the design, detailing, fabrication, testing, assembly, and erection of steel tubular structures for electrical transmission poles. These guidelines apply to cold-formed single- and multipole tubular steel structures that support overhead transmission lines. The design parameters are applicable to guyed and self-supporting structures using a variety of foundations, including concrete caissons, steel piling, and direct embedment. Standard ASCE/SEI 48-19 replaces the previous edition (ASCE/SEI 48-11). This standard includes a detailed commentary and appendixes with explanatory and supplementary information. Standard ASCE/SEI 48-19 will be a primary reference for structural engineers and construction managers involved in designing and building electrical transmission lines, as well as engineers and others involved in the electric power transmission industry.

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