ASCE 7-16 and Its Impact on Wind Uplift Design
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss ASCE 7-16 and its applicability.
- Review the roofing-related changes contained in ASCE 7-16.
- Discuss ASCE 7-16’s impact on perimeter and corner fastening.
- Discover the differences in ASCE 7-16’s results and those of FM 1-28, ASCE 7-05 and ASCE 7-10.
Credits:
A new and significantly revised and updated wind design standard, ASCE 7-16, has been published and is incorporated into the International Building Code, 2018 Edition.
In this live webinar, Mark S. Graham, NRCA's Vice President of Technical Services, will discuss ASCE 7-16 and its applicability. We’ll also review the roofing-related changes contained in ASCE 7-16, discuss ASCE 7-16's impact on roof perimeter and corner fastening and show examples of differences between ASCE 7-16 and its previous editions.
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Mark S. Graham is the Vice President of Technical Services for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) in Rosemont, Ill. His responsibilities include developing and implementing the association's technical positions, responding to inquiries for technical assistance, serving as the association's liaison with outside organizations, and developing and maintaining the association's technical publications, including The NRCA Roofing Manual. Mark is an active member of ASTM International serving on several committees, including Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation, Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and Committee E05 on Fire Standards. He is also an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc., International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), serving on NFPA's Committee on Structures, Construction and Materials. |
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