This book is a comprehensive, stand alone reference for structural steel design. Giving the audience a thorough introduction to steel structures, this book contains all of the need to know information on practical design considerations in the design of steel buildings. It includes complete coverage of design methods, load combinations, gravity loads, lateral loads and systems in steel buildings, and much more.

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Steel Structures
Chapter 2 : Design Methods, Load Combinations, and Gravity Loads
Chapter 3 : Lateral Loads and Systems
Chapter 4 : Tension Members
Chapter 5 : Compression Members Under Concentric Axial Loads
Chapter 6 : Noncomposite Beams
Chapter 7 : Composite Beams
Chapter 8 : Compression Members Under Combined Axial and Bending Loads
Chapter 9 : Bolted Connections
Chapter10 : Welded Connections
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