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Focus On: Your Favorite 'Moments' of 2013
What's New In The New Code?
The 2012 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) is the latest version that has been already adopted by all Southern Nevada jurisdictions. The use of the IBC 2012 becomes mandatory on the effective date of July 7, 2014. In the meantime, new projects can be designed under either the current 2009 IBC or the new 2012 IBC. Read More.
Seismic Design of Non-Structural Components
Some examples of nonstructural components include mechanical and electrical equipment, architectural components and ceiling systems. Earthquakes cause these components to be subjected to lateral forces such as sliding, rocking and overturning and other interactions. Read More.
Pre-Manufactured Metal Buildings
Pre-manufactured metal buildings are pre-engineered and manufactured by their suppliers. Due to their low cost, they account for a substantial percentage of low-rise non-residential buildings in the United States. Read More.
Fabric Structures
Architects are challenged when advocating for the use of fabric structures. From start, they must overcome the lack of understanding and stigma of being temporary. THOMAD Engineering embraces every opportunity to contribute in the design of unique structures such as fabric clad structures. Read More.
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