Synopses & Reviews
For over sixty years, a primarysource for design of steel structuresnow revised and updated
Examining a wide range of steel structures, building types, and construction details, Simplified Design of Steel Structures, Eighth Edition is a reliable, easy-to-use handbook that covers all commonly used steel systems, practices, and research in the field, reinforced with examples of practical designs and general building structural systems.
The Eighth Edition of this leading book in the noted Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides has been updated to conform to current building codes, design practices, and industry standards. Featuring a wealth of illustrations, expanded text examples, exercise problems, and a helpful glossary, this outstanding tool:
Uses the latest American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) method of structural design
Provides fundamental and real-world coverage of steel structures that assumes no previous experience
Includes valuable study aids such as exercise problems, questions, and word lists to enhance usability
Review
"This handbook for students details commonly used systems, design practices, and research in steel structures, with examples of practical designs and general building structural systems. This edition has been updated to meet building codes, design practices, and industry standards." (Book News, February 2008)
Synopsis
This book addresses the design of the most common structural steel members. The discussions start with the basics and fundamental principles. A large portion of the book is devoted to illustrative examples and their solutions.
Synopsis
The seventh edition of Simplified Design of Steel Structures is an excellent reference for architects and engineers who need information about the common uses of steel for the structures of buildings. The clear and concise format benefits readers who have limited backgrounds in mathematics and engineering. This new edition has been updated to reflect changes in standards, industry technology, and construction practices, including new research in the field, examples of general building structural systems, and the use of computers in structural design. Specifically, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) are now covered.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-438) and index.
About the Author
'James Ambrose is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He was professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.
Patrick Tripeny is an associate professor at the University of Utah\'s College of Architecture and Planning. '
Table of Contents
'Preface to the Eight 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. \n
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