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ASCE 7-22 introduces mandatory, official tornado-resistant design criteria for specific risk category buildings in designated regions for the first time. This update, part of a broader shift to site-specific digital data, also significantly refines wind speed profiles and seismic site classifications. Read the full story at ASCE. Updated ASCE 7-22 standard now available

6. New Chapter 80: Fire Loads

• This is a brand-new addition, providing methods to calculate design fire severity based on combustible materials—critical for performance-based fire engineering.

The ASCE 7-22 standard is widely adopted by architects, engineers, and builders, and is referenced in building codes and regulations across the United States. The standard provides a comprehensive framework for designing buildings and other structures to withstand various types of loads, including: Asce 7-22.pdf