Tasks Lateral Loads - General Concepts Identify and calculate general lateral loads on buildings and assess their effects on structural system selection, detailing, and building design. Wind Forces Identify and calculate the wind loads of buildings and assess their effects on structural system selection and building design. Seismic Forces Identify and calculate the seismic loads on buildings and assess their effects on structural system selection and building design.
Costs Assess the impact of lateral forces on the cost of structural systems and buildings.
Wind Codes Incorporate the requirements of building codes and standards as related to design of buildings and building appurtenances for resistance to wind forces. Seismic Codes Incorporate the requirements of building codes and standards as related to design of buildings and building appurtenances for resistance to seismic forces. Building Additions and Renovations Assess requirements and considerations to renovate, add to, or modify existing structures to resist lateral forces.