ABSTRACT

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

chapter 1|21 pages

Steel as a structural material

chapter 2|15 pages

The basis of structural design

chapter 3|12 pages

Tension members

chapter 4|21 pages

Axially loaded columns

chapter 5|27 pages

Beams

chapter 7|24 pages

Joints - basic concepts

chapter 8|40 pages

Joints - design

chapter 9|26 pages

Composite construction

chapter 10|17 pages

Frames

chapter 11|23 pages

Design aspects of continuous construction

chapter 12|19 pages

Introduction to design for fire resistance