Overview
This classic textbook is a comprehensive introduction to structural steelwork design. It describes the design theory and code requirements for common structures, connections, elements and frames.
The book is structured to meet the needs of courses in structural steelwork, introducing and explaining each concept before allowing the student to test the knowledge with practical examples. Each section is illustrated with exercises for the student to reinforce their learning. It continues to be an indispensable introduction to structural steelwork design for students of structural and civil engineering.
Audience: Students in structural engineering and civil engineering in UK and other markets using BS5950 or its derivatives/equivalents (Middle East, Far East, Australia, Africa etc). Civil and structural engineering professionals.
Synopsis
This classic textbook is a comprehensive introduction to structural steelwork design.The book describes the design theory and code requirements for common structures, connections, elements and frames.
The book is structured to meet the needs of courses in structural steelwork, introducing and explaining each concept before allowing the student to test the knowledge with practical examples. Each section is illustrated with exercises for the student to reinforce their learning.
This book continues to be an indispensable introduction to structural steelwork design for students of structural and civil engineering.
*Updated to reflect the 2000 Amendment to Part 1 of BS5950.
*Practical examples of methods and techniques throughout.
*Exercises accompany each chapter.