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software does international building code 2015 automatically

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Mohan9087

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Hi, Guys,

I am new to the international building code 2015 and I found out it is really time consuming to use the code. I wonder if there is any software I could use to help me do the calculation ??

Thank you!

Mohan
 
To my knowledge there isn't anything.

The main issue is that the IBC is a model code. This means it is intended to be amended wherever it is adopted. You potentially have a different code for each state it is adopted in and then again in each jurisdiction.
 
What part?
Structural portions? Which type? Loading sections? Gravity loads? Lateral loads?
Exiting? Maximum sq. ftg?
There are hundreds of programs out there
 
mark handler said:
What part?
Structural portions? Which type? Loading sections? Gravity loads? Lateral loads?
Exiting? Maximum sq. ftg?
There are hundreds of programs out there
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Sorry, I am not an architect, my best knowledge is that my boss wants to calculate like the COMPARTMENTATION VALUES of occupancy A-1 of size 7500sf is 10. and the other 20 questions.

we are based in Rochester, NY, so we adopt the International building code 2015
 
To me,

Unless you have someone working with you that knows the building code, the only calculation will be garbage.
 
according to chapter 14 of ibc 2015

"1401.6.3.1 Wall construction.
A wall used to create separate compartments shall be a fire barrier conforming to Section 707 of the International Building Code with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. Where the building is not divided into more than one compartment, the compartment size shall be taken as the total floor area on all floors. Where there is more than one compartment within a story, each compartmented area on such story shall be provided with a horizontal exit conforming to Section 1026 of the International Building Code. The fire door serving as the horizontal exit between compartments shall be so installed, fitted, and gasketed that such fire door will provide a substantial barrier to the passage of smoke. "
 
cda said:
Makes a difference
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To be honest, I am pretty new to the architecture field. I couldn't really tell if the application is doing the right calculation people need.
what do you think about it ? Could it actually work ? or maybe an excel is better ?
 
You are attempting to do what "BIM" programs spent years in development doing. Their platform could be adapted to attach code cites to each object and alogarthims created to address "each" condition as it is encountered,
Formula: Begin with (what the intended purpose (occupancy) of the building is to be (+) allowed square footage and allowed height for the occupancy (+) type of construction allowed (+) lot size (vs allowed setbacks and FAR (floor Area Ratio) (+) structural considerations (soil bearing value, material to be used (steel, concrete, wood, etc.), siesmic zone, wind load, snow, rain, etc.

This has always been an issue with programmers who don't understand the reasoning/purpose behind the formulas they are developing. There is a logic element often overlooked that requires collaboration with architects and engineers to develop your scope and critique the results.

What you seek to do is inevitable but each project has a human element, it depends on it to determine the initial direction and your softwear to identify/minimize code conflicts.

Take your best shot and you may fill a gap. Be aware that "others" are attempting to do the same thing.
 
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