Design Articles
MBMA's Director of Research & Engineering, Dr. W. Lee Shoemaker, P.E., has authored a number of useful references in the form of Technical Bulletins. You can view and download these bulletins below:
- IBC Special Inspection Requirements - Approved Fabricators are Exempted
- Welding Issues for Seismic Design Requirements
- Energy Codes - Their Impact on Metal Buildings Has Arrived
- Snug-Tightened Bolt Guidelines Bring Nice Twist to Construction Savings
- Seismic Design and Performance of Metal Buildings
- Metal Building Systems - Wind Design and Performance