8. Edition - June 2007
83.90 Euro
2007. 480 Pages, Hardcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 0-470-08631-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-08631-5 - John Wiley & Sons






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Short description
Updated to conform with current building codes, design practices, and industry standards, Simplified Design of Steel Structures uses the latest AMA Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) method of structural design. Covering all commonly used steel systems, practices, and research in the field, Simplified Steel also presents examples of general building structural systems; and covers the basics as well as practical design examples. This handbook also examines a wide range of steel structures, building types, and construction details. Includes numerous illustrations and expanded text examples, exercise problems, plus a general question and answer section and a glossary.

From the contents
Preface to the Eighth Edition.

Preface to the First Edition.

Introduction.

Chapter 1. Considerations for Use of Steel.

Chapter 2. Structural Investigation and Design.

Chapter 3. Horizontal-Span Framing Systems.

Chapter 4. Steel Columns.

Chapter 5. Frame Bents.

Chapter 6. Miscellaneous Steel Components and Systems.

Chapter 7. Horizontal-Span Steel Trusses.

Chapter 8. Steel Connections.

Chapter 9. General Considerations for Building Structures.

Chapter 10. Building Structures: Design Examples.

Appendix A. Properties of Structural Sections.

Appendix B. Beam Design Aids.

Appendix C. Study Aids.

Appendix D. Answers to Problems in Chapters.

References.

Index.