ASCE 7-95 : 1995

1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Basic Requirements
1.4 General Structural Integrity
1.5 Classification of Buildings and Other Structures
1.6 Additions and Alterations to Existing Structures
1.7 Load Tests
2 Combinations of Factored Loads
2.1 General
2.2 Symbols and Notation
2.3 Combining Factored Loads Using Strength Design
2.4 Combining Loads Using Allowable Stress Design
2.5 Load Combinations for Extraordinary Events
3 Dead Loads
3.1 Definition
3.2 Weights of Materials and Constructions
3.3 Weights of Fixed Service Equipment
4 Live Loads
4.1 Definition
4.2 Uniformly Distributed Loads
4.3 Concentrated Loads
4.4 Loads on Handrails, Guardrail Systems, Grab Bar
       Systems and Vehicle Barrier Systems
4.5 Loads Not Specified
4.6 Partial Loading
4.7 Impact Loads
4.8 Reduction in Live Loads
4.9 Minimum Roof Live Loads
4.10 Crane Loads
4.11 References
5 Soil and Hydrostatic Pressure and Flood Loads
5.1 Pressure on Basement Walls
5.2 Uplift on Floors and Foundations
5.3 Flood Loads
6 Wind Loads
6.1 General
6.2 Definitions
6.3 Symbols and Notation
6.4 Calculation of Wind Loads
6.5 Velocity Pressure
6.6 Gust Effect Factors
6.7 Pressure and Force Coefficients
6.8 Full and Partial Loading
7 Snow Loads
7.1 Symbols and Notation
7.2 Ground Snow Loads, Pg
7.3 Flat-Roof Snow Loads
7.4 Sloped-Roof Snow Loads, Pg
7.5 Partial Loading
7.6 Unbalanced Roof Snow Loads
7.7 Drifts on Lower Roofs (Aerodynamic Shade)
8 Rain Loads
8.1 Symbols and Notations
8.2 Roof Drainage
8.3 Design Rain Loads
8.4 Ponding Instability
8.5 Controlled Drainage
9 Earthquake Loads
9.1 General Provisions
9.2 Structural Design, Criteria, Analysis and
       Procedures
9.3 Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical
       Components and Systems
9.4 Foundation Design Requirements
9.5 Steel
9.6 Structural Concrete
9.7 Reserved for Composite Structures
9.8 Masonry
9.9 Wood
10 Ice Loads - Atmospheric Icing
Appendix A. Section 9 - Supplemental Provisions
Appendix B. Serviceability Considerations
Commentary to American Society of Civil Engineers
 Standard ASCE 7-95
1. General
2. Combinations of Loads
3. Dead Loads
4. Live Loads
5. Soil and Hydrostatic Pressure and Flood Loads
6. Wind Loads
7. Snow Loads
8. Rain Loads
9. Earthquake Loads
10. Ice Loads - Atmospheric Icing
List of Tables
List of Figures

Provides advanced information in the methodology for calculating wind loads, as well as presenting completely new and updated sections and greatly revised commentaries for all sections.