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ASCE/SEI 7-22 Snow & Rain Loading with Suggestions on Joist Specification (12:30pm – 2:00pm Eastern)

Speaker:
Scott Russell, PE, SE, Nucor
Date:
February 11, 2026
Session Details

1.5 PDHs / 0.2 IACET CEUs

Session Description

ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures is a nationally adopted loading standard for the analysis and design of buildings and other structures. The 2022 edition of this consensus standard has been adopted into the 2024 International Building Code. This SEU presentation will provide a brief overview of the significant changes to the snow loads in ASCE 7-22.

The session will highlight the adoption of reliability-targeted ground snow loads (GSLs), including the methodology for developing four new maps for Risk Categories I-IV. The new ground snow loads replace the 50-year uniform hazard design snow loads previously in use. The webinar will also include details on the new winter wind parameter, revisions to the design drift loads, and more. In addition, participants will be introduced to ASCE’s new digital platform and web-based tool, developed to support the full version of ASCE 7-22, easily accessible and free for all users.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the significant updates to the snow provisions in ASCE 7-22, including how the new ground snow maps were developed.
  • Identify and apply new provisions for thermal factors, snow drift heights, and windward drift widths in accordance with ASCE 7-22.
  • Explain the revised rain load calculation methodology in Chapter 8, including the inclusion of ponding head and updated guidance for drainage systems.
  • Understand how to specify snow loads for joist and joist girders.

 

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