Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The limit state code BS 5950 regulates the structural use of steelwork in building in both simple and continuous construction. This book describes the design theory and code requirements for common structural connections, elements and building frames through a structural learning course. Realistic examples of practical applications are used throughout, including full illustrations of sketching and detailing principles and a complete building frame design for a lattice roof building with crane. The book contains several chapters explaining computer applications for steel design, giving programme listings for the design of beams, columns and bases and a complete plane frame programme for building frame analysis.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction
• Materials
• Limit state design
• Connections
• Beams
• Plate girders
• Tension members
• Compression members
• Trusses and bracing
• Workshop steelwork design example
• Microcomputer applications
• Steelwork detailing
• Portal frame design
• References
• Index