Steel-Framed Storm Shelters

A comprehensive resource for designing steel-framed structures intended as storm shelters or safe rooms, primarily focusing on community shelters. It summarizes design criteria, standards, and guidance from key organizations like the International Code Council (ICC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), detailing requirements for structural loads, including tornado and hurricane wind forces and debris impact. Furthermore, the guide addresses building envelope considerations, various framing systems, and other design factors like siting, occupancy, signage, and fire safety for these critical facilities.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/