ASCE 7 Guides
Your source for all ASCE 7 Guides
The ASCE 7 Guides provide clear, authoritative explanations of the load provisions contained in the Standard. Through working examples these guides demonstrate how to apply the provisions to real-life design scenarios and are an essential resource for engineers, architects, construction professionals, and building officials working on load bearing structures.
New 7-22 guides are out now!
More guides for 7-22 are in development and will be following soon.
Wind Loads: Guide to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-22
Authors: T. Eric Stafford, P.E., and Timothy A. Reinhold, Ph.D., P.E.
Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7-22
Author: Michael O’Rourke, Ph.D, PE
ASCE 7-16 guides
Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16
Authors: Finley A. Charney, Ph.D., P.E.; Thomas F. Heausler, P.E., S.E.; and Justin D. Marshall, Ph.D., P.E.
Rain Loads: Guide to the Rain Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16
Authors: Michael O'Rourke, Ph.D., P.E., and Aaron R. Lewis, P.E.
Tsunami Loads and Effects: Guide to the Tsunami Design of ASCE 7-16
Author: Ian N. Robertson, Ph.D., S.E.
Significant Changes to the Minimum Design Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16
Author: T. Eric Stafford, PE