Limit States Design of Structural Steelwork

by David Nethercot

Overview

This textbook is a comprehensive introduction to structural steelwork design based on the limit states approach to BS 5950, for use by undergraduates in civil and structural engineering. It will also serve as a reference for practising engineers unfamiliar with new parts of BS 5950.The text introduces basic properties of steel, types of steel struc

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040191156
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/18/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	8 MB

Table of Contents

1. Steel as a Structural Material. 2. The Basis of Structural Design. 3.Tension Members. 4. Axially Loaded Columns. 5. Beams. 6. Members Under Combined Axial Load and Moment. 7. Joints - Basic Concepts. 8. Joints - Design. 9. Composite Construction. 10. Frames. 11. Design Aspects of Continuous Construction. 12. Introduction to Design for Fire Resistance. Index.

Editorial Reviews

‘The book is well suited to students approaching steelwork design for the first time. It will also though meet the needs of designers for a handy source to the background of the present provisions.' Engineering Structures

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