An Introduction to Welding Structural Steel for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in welding structural steel. Here is what is discussed: 1. AISC AND AWS LISTED STRUCTURAL STEELS, 2. WELDABILITY OF STRUCTURAL STEELS, 3. PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL STEELS, 4. SELECTION OF STRUCTURAL STEELS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE AND SERVICE APPLICATIONS, 5. AVAILABILITY OF STRUCTURAL STEELS, 6. SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW), 7. FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW), 8. GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW), 9. SUBMERGED ARC WELDING (SAW), 10. GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW), 11. ELECTROSLAG WELDING (ESW), 12. ELECTROGAS WELDING (EGW).










Design of Steel Structures


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A straightforward overview of the fundamentals of steel structure design This hands-on structural engineering guide provides concise, easy-to-understand explanations of the design and behavior of steel columns, beams, members, and connections. Ideal for preparing you for the field, Design of Steel Structures includes real-world examples that demonstrate practical applications of AISC 360 specifications. You will get an introduction to more advanced topics, including connections, composite members, plate girders, and torsion. This textbook also includes access to companion online videos that help connect theory to practice. Coverage includes: Structural systems and elements Design considerations Tension members Design of columns AISC design requirements Design of beams Torsion Stress analysis and design considerations Beam-columns Connections Plate girders Intermediate transverse and bearing stiffeners




Metal Building Systems Design and Specifications 2/E


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* Reflects recent changes in the model building codes and in the MBMA (Metal Building Manual Association) manual * New review questions after each chapter * Revised data on insulation necessary to meet the new energy codes * New material on renovations of primary frames, secondary members, roofing, and walls







An Introduction to Improving Stability of Existing Concrete Structures for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in improving stability of existing concrete structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. EVALUATION, 2. PROCEDURES, 3. IMPROVING STABILITY, 4. CASE HISTORIES, 5. ANCHORING STRUCTURES, 6. ANCHORING STRUCTURES TO ROCK, 7. TENSIONED ANCHOR LOADS, 8. STRUCTURAL ANCHOR DESIGN, 9. CLASSIFICATION OF STRUCTURES.