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This
Example Application Guide provides helpful guidance on the interpretation and
the use of ASCE/SEI 41‑13
through a set of examples that address key selected topics. The Guide covers
topics that commonly occur where guidance is believed to be beneficial, with
topics effectively organized and presented such that information is easy to
find. Commentary accompanies the examples to provide context, rationale, and
advice, including discussion of revisions to the standard made in ASCE/SEI
41-17.
The
intended audience for this Guide is both practicing engineers and building
officials who have limited or no experience with ASCE/SEI 41 and those
engineers and building officials who have used these documents in the past, but
have specific questions. It is assumed that the user has seismic design
experience and a working knowledge of seismic design concepts.
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