Steel Design covers steel design fundamentals for architects and engineers, such as tension elements, flexural elements, shear and torsion, compression elements, connections, and lateral design. As part of the Architect's Guidebooks to Structures series it provides a comprehensive overview using both imperial and metric units of measurement. Each chapter includes design steps, rules of thumb, and design examples. This book is meant for both professionals and for students taking structures courses or comprehensive studies. As a compact summary of key ideas, it is ideal for anyone needing a quick guide to steel design. More than 150 black and white images are included.
Steel Design covers steel design fundamentals for architects and engineers, such as tension elements, flexural elements, shear and torsion, compression elements, connections, and lateral design. As part of the Architect's Guidebooks to Structures series it provides a comprehensive overview using both imperial and metric units of measurement. Each chapter includes design steps, rules of thumb, and design examples. This book is meant for both professionals and for students taking structures courses or comprehensive studies. As a compact summary of key ideas, it is ideal for anyone needing a quick guide to steel design. More than 150 black and white images are included.
1. Steel Case Study Valerie Nagasawa (US) 2. Steel Design Fundamentals 3. Steel Tension Elements 4. Steel Flexural Elements 5. Steel Shear + Torsion Elements 6. Steel Compression Elements 7. Steel Connections 8. Steel Lateral Design. Glossary. Resources. Image Credits. Index
Paul W. McMullin is an educator, structural engineer, and
photographer. He holds degrees in Mechanical and Civil engineering
and is a licensed engineer in numerous states. He is a founding
partner of Ingenium Design, providing innovative solutions to
industrial and manufacturing facilities. Currently an adjunct
professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, USA, he has
taught for a decade and loves bringing project-based learning to
the classroom.
Jonathan S. Price is a structural engineer and adjunct professor at
Philadelphia University in Pennsylvania, USA, where he was honored
with the Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award in 2006. He holds a
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from the University of
Colorado, USA, a Master of Science degree in civil engineering from
Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA, and is registered in 12
states.
Richard T. Seelos, SE, LEED AP, is a structural engineer who has
designed large commercial office buildings, hospitals, educational
buildings, and heavy industrial structures. He gained a different
perspective while working for a contractor as the lead structural
quality control manager on a $1.2-billion project. He also taught
the Introduction to Steel and Concrete course for several years as
an adjunct professor at the University of Utah. He currently works
as a project manager for Bennett & Pless in Atlanta, GA.
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