ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction provides minimum requirements for the planning, design, and construction of buildings in flood-prone areas. Referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this standard supports floodplain management regulations and promotes resilience through engineering best practices.
Highlights:
- Defines Flood Design Class (1–4) to guide risk-based design criteria
- Specifies elevation requirements based on flood hazard zones, building type, and occupancy
- Includes wet and dry floodproofing methods for commercial and residential applications
- Updates flood opening requirements including engineered vent systems and louvers
- Provides structural design standards for Coastal A Zones and coastal high hazard areas
- Identifies acceptable flood damage-resistant materials and construction techniques
- Covers tanks, utilities, egress, garages, and parking structures in flood-prone zones
- Offers guidance for substantial improvements and retrofitting of existing buildings
- Coordinates with ASCE 7 and NFIP regulations to ensure code consistency and compliance
Who It’s For:
Essential for civil engineers, architects, code officials, and builders involved in flood zone development, permitting, and compliance with FEMA, IBC, and local floodplain standards.
ASCE 24-2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction, 2014
ASCE 24-14: Flood Resistant Design and Construction provides minimum requirements for the planning, design, and construction of buildings in flood-prone areas. Referenced by the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), this standard supports floodplain management regulations and promotes resilience through engineering best practices.
Highlights:
- Defines Flood Design Class (1–4) to guide risk-based design criteria
- Specifies elevation requirements based on flood hazard zones, building type, and occupancy
- Includes wet and dry floodproofing methods for commercial and residential applications
- Updates flood opening requirements including engineered vent systems and louvers
- Provides structural design standards for Coastal A Zones and coastal high hazard areas
- Identifies acceptable flood damage-resistant materials and construction techniques
- Covers tanks, utilities, egress, garages, and parking structures in flood-prone zones
- Offers guidance for substantial improvements and retrofitting of existing buildings
- Coordinates with ASCE 7 and NFIP regulations to ensure code consistency and compliance
Who It’s For:
Essential for civil engineers, architects, code officials, and builders involved in flood zone development, permitting, and compliance with FEMA, IBC, and local floodplain standards.
ASCE 24-2014
ASME B16.5-2020: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Product Summary:
ASME B16.5-2020 defines the requirements for pipe flanges and flanged fittings in sizes NPS ½ through NPS 24, covering pressure–temperature ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and testing. It applies to components used in bolted flange joints made from cast, forged, or plate materials in industrial piping systems.
Key Features:
- Pressure–temperature ratings for Classes 150 through 2500
- Dimensional standards for weld neck, blind, reducing, and other flange types
- Specifications for bolting materials, gaskets, and flange assembly practices
- Manufacturing tolerances and permanent marking requirements
- Material listings with corresponding ASTM designations for forgings, castings, and plates
- Guidance on gasket selection, bolted joint design, and system hydrotesting
- Appendices covering bolt length calculations, pressure rating derivation, and quality system standards
- Metric and U.S. Customary units presented side-by-side for reference
Who It’s For:
Essential for piping designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, and QA/QC personnel involved in pressure piping systems across oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
ASME B16.5-2020
ASME B16.5-2020: Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
Product Summary:
ASME B16.5-2020 defines the requirements for pipe flanges and flanged fittings in sizes NPS ½ through NPS 24, covering pressure–temperature ratings, dimensions, tolerances, materials, and testing. It applies to components used in bolted flange joints made from cast, forged, or plate materials in industrial piping systems.
Key Features:
- Pressure–temperature ratings for Classes 150 through 2500
- Dimensional standards for weld neck, blind, reducing, and other flange types
- Specifications for bolting materials, gaskets, and flange assembly practices
- Manufacturing tolerances and permanent marking requirements
- Material listings with corresponding ASTM designations for forgings, castings, and plates
- Guidance on gasket selection, bolted joint design, and system hydrotesting
- Appendices covering bolt length calculations, pressure rating derivation, and quality system standards
- Metric and U.S. Customary units presented side-by-side for reference
Who It’s For:
Essential for piping designers, mechanical engineers, fabricators, and QA/QC personnel involved in pressure piping systems across oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors.
ASME B16.5-2020