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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in tie forces to prevent progressive collapse of buildings in the event of seismic or explosive incidents. Here is what is discussed: 1. TIE FORCES, 2. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN FOR TIE FORCES, 3. FLOOR LOADS, 4. REQUIRED TIE STRENGTH, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOCATION, 5. CONTINUITY OF TIES, 6. SPLICES, ANCHORAGE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF TIES, 7. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS WITH INADEQUATE TIE STRENGTH.

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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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