Metal Building Systems Manual 2024 Edition is a practical and comprehensive resource for metal building design. includes (i) step-by-step examples for calculating wind, snow and seismic design loads per the 2024 International Building Code and referenced ASCE 7 standards, and common industry practices. Includes (i) step-by-step examples for calculating wind, tornado and snow design load along with designing roof drainage systems for metal buildings per the 2024 International Plumbing Code; (ii) a guide for the determination of loads for metal buildings with bridge, monorail, jib and single-leg gantry for underhung and top-running cranes; (iii) recommended drift and deflection criteria for the design of metal buildings that use masonry, metal and other wall systems; (iv) information on wind, snow, and rainfall design based on the 2024 IBC, ASCE 7, USGS and NOAA data, as well as (v) new appendices on large doors, bulk grain loads and hail.
Updated to 2024 International Bulding Code and ASCE7-22.
