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Structural Steel Design According to LRFD

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Chapter One: Introduction ………1
1.1 Historic Background of Steel Structures ………1
1.2 Steel structures ………2
1.3 Building Codes ………5
1.4 Structural Connections ………9
1.5 Analysis of Steel Structure ………10
1.6 Design of steel structures ………14
1.7 ASD and LRFD Specifications ………22
1.8 Structural Steel shape and plates ………27
1.9 Important chemical elements used in structural steels ..34
1.10 Material Behavior ………38
1.11 Member and structure behavior ………45
1.12 Types of structural steel members ………50
1.13 Relative Cost of Structural Steel ………53
1.14 Loads ………58
1.15 Load and capacity factors, and factors of safety ………65
1.16 Effect of heat on structural steel ………65
1.17 Fire-Resistant ………68
1.18 Expansion Joints ………72

Chapter Two: Tension Member ………77

2.1 Introduction ………77
2.2 Steel Stress-strain behavior ………79
2.3 Nominal strength ………80
2.4 Net Area ………83
2.5 Effective of staggered holes on net area ………85
2.6 Effective net area ………90
2.7 Important notes ………94
2.8 Slenderness Limitations ………97
2.9 Block Shear ………97
2.10 Design of Tension Members ………103
2.11 Problems ………128

Chapter Three: Compression Member ………132

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3.1 Introduction ………132
3.2 Column Buckling ………133
3.3 Inelastic Column Buckling ………138
3.4 Axial Compression ………139
3.5 Column Strength ………143
3.6 Local Buckling Limit state ………149
3.7 Column Design ………156
3.8 Effective Length ………160
3.9 Braced Frame ………161
3.10 Unbraced Frame ………162
3.11 Inelastic Stiffness Reduction Factor – Modification …168
3.12 Design of singly symmetric cross-section ………186
3.13 Design of Double Angle Sections ………190
3.14 Problems ………195

Chapter Four: Design of Beam ………201

4.1 Simple Bending of Symmetrical Shapes ………201
4.2 Behavior of Laterally Stable Beams ………204
4.3 Flexural Deflection of Beams – Serviceability ………213
4.4 Local buckling of beam section – Compact and Non-compact …218
4.5 laterally Supported Beams ………220
4.6 Lateral-Torsional Buckling ………227
4.7 Beam Design ………233
4.8 Design for Shear strength ………259
4.9 Beam-Columns ………264
4.10 Prblems ………271

Chapter Five: Bolted Connections ………276

5.1 Introduction ………276
5.2 Most common types of fasteners in structural joints …277
5.3 Historic Background of High-Strength Bolts. ………282
5.4 Causes of Rivet Obsolescence ………294
5.5 Connections Classification ………296
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5.6 Nominal Strength of Individual Fasteners ………297
5.7 Load and Resistance Factor Design for Bolted Connections…300
5.8 Design Provisions for Bolted Shear Connections …307
5.9 Problems ………320

Chapter Six: Welded Connections ………326

6.1 Introduction and Historical Development ………326
6.2 Basic Processes ………329
6.3 Economical Considerations ………339
6.4 Welding Position ………340
6.5 Weld Metal Volume ………340
6.6 Types of Joints ………341
6.7 Types of Welds ………345
6.8 Size and Length Limitations For Fillet Welds ………350
6.9 Problems ………365

Chapter Seven: Design of Column Base Plate Connections 370

7.1 Introduction. ………370
7.2 Concentric Compressive Axial loads ………372
7.3 Design Example. ………377
7.4 Problems ………382

References ………384

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