Metal Building Manufacturers Association - Publications

Publications

The MBMA offers various publications. MBMA also works with other associations and groups to put together publications that are available through those groups. Following is a list of some of the more notable publications of the association and others to which it has contributed.

Concrete Masonry Walls for Metal Building Systems: MBMA collaborated with the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) and the International Code Council (ICC) to create this 116-page manual for architects, engineers, code officials, and metal building manufacturers. Published in 2011, it describes various advantages and requirements for building concrete masonry hardwalls on metal buildings. The resource provides masonry design standards and industry practices, as well as design aids, construction recommendations and schematic details that show how to integrate masonry with metal buildings. It also includes an appendix with design examples using the NCMA Structural Masonry Design System Software (CMS10V5). The publication can be purchased at NCMA.org.

Metal Building Systems Manual: The 2012 Metal Building Systems Manual is the latest edition of this manual, which was first published in 1959. This edition merges the 2010 Supplement to the 2006 Metal Building Systems Manual into one printed edition that has been updated to reflect the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). The Metal Building Systems Manual includes important topics for metal buildings such as load application, crane loads, fire ratings information and energy conservation. It also has material on common industry practices, guide specifications and climatological data for the entire United States. The 2012 Edition of the Metal Building Systems Manual is 724 pages, and is published by MBMA.

Metal Roofing Systems Design Manual: The Metal Roofing Systems Design Manual is a comprehensive guide for working with metal roofing. It includes sections and chapters on roofing system components; substrate support for metal roofing systems; metal roof performance guide specifications; a listing of ASTM standards related to metal roofing systems; common roof retrofit applications; metal roofing common industry practices; design practices and examples; installation and maintenance of roofing system; roof fire ratings; fasteners, with types and applications; climatological data by U.S. County; and metal roofing AutoCAD details. The Second Edition of the Metal Roofing Systems Design Manual was published in 2012 and is up-to-date with current codes, standards and common industry practices.

Seismic Design Manual: The illustrated guide includes narratives about metal building systems, examples of realistic design situations, engineering diagrams and code commentary. It references the 2006 International Building Code, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures ASCE/SEI Standard 7-05. Structural steel design is based on the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Standard AISC 360-05 and the Seismic Provisions for Steel Buildings Standard AISC 341-05. Additional details can be found at www.iccsafe.org/seismicmetal2006.

Tapered Member Design Manual- Frame Design Using Web-Tapered Members, authored by Richard C. Kaehler, CSD, Donald W. White and Yoon Duk Kim of Georgia Institute of Technology and coordinated by the MBMA Technical Committee has been completed. It has been reviewed by American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and will be published by them as an interpretation of, and an extension to, the provisions of the 2005 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.

MBMA Fire and Insurance Bulletins: These are a series of fire and insurance bulletins that the association created and updates to help building officials and builders understand the insurance and fire protection issues associated with metal buildings and low-rise construction. These are located online at http://www.mbma.com.

Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems: MBMA published the Energy Design Guide for Metal Building Systems in early 2010. There are 10 chapters plus appendices and a comprehensive bibliography. The guide has an overview of metal and sustainable buildings followed by detailed chapters on insulation, cool roofs and daylighting. There are also chapters devoted to the International Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE Standards and state energy codes, as well as compliance tools. Detailed information is provided on the most prominent rating programs, such as the USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED), Green Globes and Energy Star.

AISI Design Guide for Cold-Formed Steel Purlin Roof Framing Systems: The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) published the 2009 edition of the Design Guide, based on AISI S100-07, the 2007 edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems: MBMA published this design guide in 2010. It provides information for building owners, architects, engineers, specifiers, fire marshals, building code officials, contractors, product vendors, builders and metal building manufacturers on how to effectively meet fire resistance requirements of a project with metal building systems. It covers passive forms of fire-resistant systems, codes, detailed explanations of specific fire protection materials and ways to provide one- and two-hour fire-rated assemblies for walls, columns, roofs, floors and ceilings.

Raising The Standards: MBMA's 2011 Annual Report showcases the Association's issue-specific research, educational programs and resources that keep metal building systems professionals informed and ahead of the country’s continually expanding green building efforts. The annual report focuses extensively on technical resources and pro-active research projects, while providing details about upcoming professional development and training opportunities for metal building system professionals.