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title: ICC and SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals
description: The new seismic design manuals have been updated to reference the 2018 IBC and are available in both PDF and a new eBook format.
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# [ICC and SEAOC Release New Seismic Design Manuals](https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/icc-seismic-design)

 Written by [Cati O'Keefe](https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/author/cati-okeefe) | Jul 20, 2020 1:23:13 PM

## The new seismic design manuals have been updated to reference the 2018 IBC and are available in both PDF and a new eBook format.

The International Code Council and the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) have partnered to release a joint publication of the 2018 IBC SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals. The updated series provides a guided approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and referenced standards.

This updated, four-volume series includes:

- Volume 1: Code Application Examples – Volume 1 contains code application examples based on the IBC and ASCE 7-16, including determination of seismic irregularities, combinations of structural systems, determination of drift, support of discontinuous systems and analysis of seismic forces applied to equipment, nonstructural elements and nonbuilding structures.
- Volume 2: Examples for Light-Frame, Tilt-up and Masonry Buildings – Volume 2 contains code application examples of light-frame, tilt-up and masonry construction. Diaphragm flexibility, center of mass, collectors and chords, deflection and anchorage are discussed through examples. In- and out-of-plane seismic loads are analyzed.
- Volume 3: Examples for Concrete Buildings – Volume 3 contains code application examples of concrete construction. Moment frames, braced frames and shear wall construction are analyzed.
- Volume 4: Examples for Steel-Framed Buildings – Volume 4 details sample structures with steel moment frames or braced frames and steel connections.

The 2018 IBC SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manuals are available for purchase through the [Code Council store](http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=rDv9Oln0eqbf2KRUak-2Ft1uNurnyzPDCk2mdDcSH5iBlYVZ3yJoBYWw4mZDD-2BHlyL8PWHYBvINskjV8huuAa4SnA0p6hYk6kS5vHSBNXwNUme1sHw-2FTZyJzdmL2gfA-2Ba95tKzn4FGE8G6LR4340gmr8S4T4Nps7EWvrf1VXkxuDUO3zSOu87RSkQwG0bMXn36Tsfo2pa9JVYnm-2B0SSVD-2B0-2BQd8bqvUXClDTBcE0TwYZCJWR4Ur1MSgfIuw0UXWCXCuVH8_J-2BRNWOqQrBElykPEEc1wmJXd1xFqm9bG8z3jXgBrJgx3g5rztkm6KmRKmupXv7zLZ4LD3Pf-2B7kHn5bPLiZOt6RTJK8KHZ5W9FslqUKCsZblElFUZARKEAjpcfPdCFAt4IabV2Z-2FeXZqRKLY6iZsAZT6U4d2rVcgZ-2FpOmSjhDDD1cdUA9VDQ6MuBJzs7-2FC-2FGlrIskdUzkqm62q7hUDaOtgopiP0bBgW-2B-2F-2FjhrILNAJSa7IP8VTt1-2B8dn0p69f4QN8rUv2mSXdL9PJavSveZsWLHjbBUr-2B3lWhSLdYdCgpkVdHBc4vILXK-2F5fr3b1cxq3UR37ETjTkBUKQ8U2QBZCFqBjXKXq5Zbme1cB6qz5BsfBrZ56ukfQbyob7eNdlOkm3fPNSqKTYQPEZrOJSkObaZUgY2GA-2FB-2FP7OzVZmQpKe7Q-3D) individually or as a collection in both print and a new eBook format to use on any device. Code Council eBooks provide instant access to references and codes both online and offline with a full suite of study tools.

Visit [www.iccsafe.org/ebook](http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=rDv9Oln0eqbf2KRUak-2Ft1pTJqDw6TBm90UUQZUC7GwUuEaoVS3uC52-2FCOadAYZFBgwQ96uTjPoRL17m0S8-2Fx5OdlS4ClMOc-2Fhk1EeEqEzeY9bKKfzBUEfQEe4OADJYm44H7J_J-2BRNWOqQrBElykPEEc1wmJXd1xFqm9bG8z3jXgBrJgx3g5rztkm6KmRKmupXv7zLZ4LD3Pf-2B7kHn5bPLiZOt6RTJK8KHZ5W9FslqUKCsZblElFUZARKEAjpcfPdCFAt4IabV2Z-2FeXZqRKLY6iZsAZT6U4d2rVcgZ-2FpOmSjhDDD1cdUA9VDQ6MuBJzs7-2FC-2FGlrIskdUzkqm62q7hUDaOtgopiP0bBgW-2B-2F-2FjhrILNAJSYQ27GqcyevFG6z3HXvtCaWRRsx-2FSqwtgkBPmR-2BNNBmVjOCNuPCKt0cW5aqBKDwH0MAlmpdwqyv10vsBpCudOQEoJgLx6pDP39oCNN0d9bsiEovBGktCuHqBQyGh-2FiQJp-2FHt9lXpVDNKM8FCU1bWILTM1TYpQoHSxVT3GrDjVLCpkVozAeifSm5Rd4n2Xd8sUk-3D) for more information.

 

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