ASCE 19-16 PDF Download

The ASCE 19-16 standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, fabrication, and installation of steel cables used as static structural elements in buildings and cable-supported structures. The standard is applicable to both carbon steel and stainless steel cables and covers various applications such as roofs, floors, curtain walls, masts, and nets.

However, it is important to note that the standard does not apply to structures primarily subjected to vehicle loads or guyed electrical transmission towers. The standard covers a wide range of topics including contract documents, design considerations, cable materials, protective coatings, fabrication, shipping, receiving, erection, and post-construction considerations and inspection.

To enhance the practicality of the standard, it includes appendixes that provide additional information on cables and fittings, saddles, clamps, cable fatigue, and the design of earthquake-load-resistant sway bracing for nonstructural components of buildings. The intended audience for the standard includes structural engineers, architects, cable manufacturers, fabricators, and building officials.

ASCE 19-16 is an updated version of previous editions, with improvements and additions. It includes a new appendix specifically addressing small-diameter cables used for seismic bracing of nonstructural building elements. Additionally, the standard incorporates updated nomenclature to ensure consistency with other industry standards for steel cables.