Structural Applications Of Steel Cables For Buildings (asce/sei 19-10) (asce Standard)

Structural Applications of Steel Cables for Buildings, ASCE/SEI 19-10, is a complete update of ASCE Standard 19-96. It provides requirements for the structural design, construction contract documents, fabrication, and installation of cables for use as structural elements for the support and bracing of buildings and other cable-supported structures not subject to vehicle loads, excepting guyed electrical transmission towers. This new edition covers such topics as drawings and specifications; design considerations; cable materials; fittings; protective coatings; fabrication; and erection Content: Part I -- General -- Scope -- Glossary -- Symbols and notation -- Reference standards -- Contract documents and shop drawings -- Contract documents -- Shop drawings -- Design considerations -- Design basis -- Design loadings -- Cable strength -- Structural analysis -- Cable materials -- Cable specifications -- Prestretching -- Fittings -- Materials -- Inspection -- End fittings -- Saddles and clamps -- Protective coatings -- Corrosion protection -- Fire protection -- Fabrication, shipping and receiving -- Socketing -- Proof loading of assemblies -- Prestretching -- Cable strength measurements -- Striping -- Shipping -- Receiving -- Erection -- Erection procedure -- Cable installation -- Intermediate fittings -- Post-construction considerations and inspection -- Maintenance considerations -- Routine inspections -- In-depth inspections -- Emergency inspections -- Special inspection and testing -- Inspection results -- Part II: Comentary -- General -- Scope -- Glossary -- Contract documents and shop drawings -- Contract drawings -- Shop drawings -- Design considerations -- Design basis -- Design loadings -- Cable strength -- Structural analysis -- Cable materials -- Fittings -- Protective coatings -- Corrosion protection -- Fire protection -- Fabrication, shipping, and receiving -- Erection -- Erection procedure -- Post-construction considerations and inspection -- Maintenance considerations -- Routine inspections -- In-depth inspections -- Emergency inspections -- Special inspection and testing. Standard ASCE/SEI 19-10 provides requirements for the structural design, construction contract documents, fabrication, and installation of cables for use as structural elements for the support and bracing of buildings and other cable-supported structures.