ASCE 113 provides two methods for short-circuit force calculation:
ASCE 113 transformed cable design from an art guided by few references into a codified engineering discipline. It recognizes that cables are not just slender tension members but complete systems—material, geometry, connections, and dynamics—requiring holistic treatment. For any structural engineer designing a cable-supported roof, tensile facade, or post-tensioned space frame, ASCE 113 is not just a recommendation; it is the essential benchmark for safety, durability, and performance.
A core component of ASCE 113 is its detailed loading criteria, which differ significantly from standard building codes. It defines several critical load cases using methods: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. ASCE Manual of Practice No. 113 asce 113
For short-circuit dominated cases:
ASCE 113 embraces risk-based reliability. Short-circuit loads (highly uncertain) get higher load factors than dead loads (well-defined). ASCE 113 provides two methods for short-circuit force
Establishes criteria for structural movement (deflection) to prevent damage to sensitive electrical equipment, such as rigid bus connections.
Typically uses lower safety factors than ASCE 7 because substation structures are generally unoccupied, reducing the risk of immediate loss of human life compared to a building collapse. Relationship with Other Standards A core component of ASCE 113 is its
While it provides seismic considerations, it often defers to or is used alongside IEEE 693 for detailed seismic requirements in high-risk zones.