Structural Steel Selection Considerations
Author | : Reidar Bjorhovde |
Publisher | : ASCE Publications |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 078447494X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780784474945 |
Rating | : 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Download or read book Structural Steel Selection Considerations written by Reidar Bjorhovde and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sponsored by the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE; American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc. This report describes the properties of steel and the criteria used to select appropriate steels to serve the intended needs. It presents a detailed evaluation of issues related to steel production, steel materials, design considerations, fabrication considerations, and service issues for structures whose major components are made from structural steel. Specific recommendations are made for how to deal with the large number of important factors that will affect the eventual performance of the completed structure.