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2010 Supplement to the 2006 Metal Building Systems Manual
The 2010 Supplement to the 2006 Metal Building Systems Manual brings the publication into conformance with the 2009 International Building Code (IBC), and incorporates recent research and developments.
75 pages
Published: September, 2010
In addition to bringing the Metal Building Systems Manual into conformance with the 2009 IBC, The 2010 Supplement to the 2006 Metal Building Systems Manual has a number of other significant additions and updates, including, but not limited to the following:
- Updated procedure for assessing longitudinal wind drag on open buildings plus additional background on the testing that led to this new procedure
- New seismic design example for metal buildings with concrete masonry walls (hardwalls)
- New listings in the Fire Resistance chapter
- Information on the IAS472 Accreditation Program
- Discussion on one-sided welding
- Updated section on lightning protection