ASCE 37-14 PDF Download

ASCE 37-14 is a standard developed by the Codes and Standards Activities Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. It provides guidelines for designing structures to withstand the loads and forces that occur during the construction phase.

The standard recognizes that construction loads may have a short duration and can vary significantly. It considers the absence of certain elements of the completed structure that provide strength, stiffness, stability, or continuity during construction. ASCE 37-14 outlines the minimum design requirements for construction loads, load combinations, and load factors to ensure the safety and integrity of buildings and other structures during construction.

The standard covers various topics such as load factors and load combinations, dead and live loads, construction loads, lateral earth pressure, and environmental loads. The environmental load provisions in ASCE 37-14 are aligned with those in ASCE/SEI 7-10, which addresses loads for completed structures. However, adjustments are made to the environmental loads in ASCE 37-14 to account for the duration of the construction period.

This updated edition of the standard incorporates advancements in structural engineering practices, construction techniques, and feedback from industry professionals since its original publication in 2002. It is intended to be a valuable resource for structural engineers, construction engineers, design professionals, code officials, and building owners involved in the design and construction of structures.