ASCE 7-05 compared to earlier 7's

[JAE]

Anyone have any online references to documents that compare the ASCE 7-05 with earlier versions, preferrably 7-98?

 

[SlideRuleEra]

JAE - Looks like you will have to "piecemeal" reviews of the changes. Here is something on snow loading from the American Wood Council

http://www.awc.org/pdf/PaperSnowProvisionsASCE7-05web.pdf

and a little bit on seismic provisions in "Structural Engineer Magazine"

http://www.gostructural.com/article.asp?id=1393

http://www.SlideRuleEra.net

 

[JAE]

Sorry - I guess I'm actually after wind provisions. Forgot to mention that.

 

[OldPaperMaker]

JAE
The gostructural site has run a number of articles, starting about 1-1/2 years ago,that covers changes from the 97 UBC to the 2000, 2003 & 2006 IBC. The articles cover wind seismic and other stuff.
The major change in the wind load section is that Method 1 now includes topo affects. The bad news is that Method 2 is still a pain in the hind end.
Good luck !