FEMA 232: Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction

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Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction, FEMA 232

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Author: Building Seismic Safety Council, FEMA, International Code Council, NEHRP
Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Published: June 2006
Pages: 224
Format: Softcover
ISBN 10: 1410108791
ISBN 13: 9781410108791

Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction (FEMA 232) includes prescriptive building detail plans based on the state-of-the-art earthquake-resistant design for use by homebuilders and others in the construction of a non-engineered residential structure.

This guide replaces the Home Builder's Guide to Seismic Resistant Construction and all earlier versions of FEMA 232.

It presents seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family light frame residential structures that can be utilized by homebuilders, homeowners, and other non-engineers, and provides supplemental information to the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code. Includes background information on the principles of seismic resistance and how earthquake forces impact conventional residential construction and more detailed information on architectural considerations.

Discussions of masonry and stone elements, examples of typical floor plans for earthquake resistant one- and two-story homes, excerpts of seismic requirements from building codes, and checklists for home builders are included. The guide also presents a series of "above code recommendations" and low cost measures that would increase the performance of the building and help keep it functional after an earthquake.

Contents
Front Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Table Of Contents
Appendices
List Of Figures
List Of Tables
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Chapter 2: Earthquake-Resistance Requirements.
Chapter 3: Foundations and Foundation Walls.
Chapter 4: Floor Construction.
Chapter 5: Walls.
Chapter 6: Roof-Ceiling Systems.
Chapter 7: Chimneys, Fireplaces, Balconies, and Decks.
Chapter 8: Anchorage of Home Contents.
Chapter 9: Existing Houses.
Appendices
Appendix A: Analysis of Model House Used in this Guide.
Appendix B: Earthquake Provisions Checklist for Builders and Designers.
General Earthquake-resistance Requirements
Foundations And Foundation Walls
Floor Construction
Light-frame Wall Construction
Roof Construction
Cold-formed Steel Construction
Masonry Wall Buildings
Concrete And Insulating Concrete Form Wall Buildings
Stone And Masonry Veneer
Fireplaces And Chimneys
Appendix C: Earthquake Provisions Checklist for Designers and Plan Checkers.
General Earthquake-resistance Requirements
Foundations And Foundation Walls
Floor Construction
Light-frame Wall Construction
Cold-formed Steel Construction
Masonry Wall Buildings
Concrete And Insulating Concrete Form Wall Buildings
Stone And Masonry Veneer
Fireplaces And Chimneys
Appendix D: Significant Changes for the 2006 International Residential Code.
Appendix E: References and Additional Resources.
Appendix F: Homebuilder's Guide Project Participants.

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