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A practical comparison of NBCC Part 4's Limit States Design and Part 9's prescriptive approach for Canadian structural engineers, exploring implications for design and responsibility.
A deep dive into the NBCC 2020 seismic updates, comparing Part 4's evolution with CanadaSHM6 and Part 9's lag, and what it means for your designs.
A practical guide for Canadian structural engineers on navigating the scope and applicability of NBCC Part 9 and Part 4, and identifying key triggers that push a design from simple prescriptive rules to comprehensive engineering.
A practical guide for Canadian structural engineers on navigating scenarios where Part 9 buildings require Part 4 engineering due to complexity, exceeding prescriptive limits, or specific site conditions.
I’m Arun Kishore, a Professional Engineer based in Vancouver, BC. I specialize in structural engineering for LNG facilities, civic water infrastructure, and advanced buildings — with a passion for automating the tedious stuff so engineers can focus on what matters.
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