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Structural Steel Design, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (June 10, 2023) © 2024

  • Jack C. McCormac Clemson University
  • Stephen F. Csernak

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For courses in steel design.

Piquing student interest in structural steel design

Structural Steel Design addresses the fundamentals of structural steel design for students pursuing careers in engineering and construction. Presented in an easy-to-read style, the 7th Edition conforms to the latest 2022 specifications of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the 16th edition of the AISC Steel Construction Manual. While the material is prepared for an introductory junior or senior course, the last several chapters may be used for a graduate class. The material is best suited to students with a basic understanding of the mechanics of materials and structural analysis.

Hallmark features of this title

  • Cutting-edge coverage aligns to the latest versions of the AISC specifications and Steel Construction Manual.
  • Both Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) methods for designing steel structures are presented throughout the book, with topics organized to facilitate teaching and learning.
  • Direct Analysis Method and Effective Length Method are emphasized as two strategies for dealing with stability analysis and beam-column design.
  • End-of-chapter Problems for Solution offer students opportunities to apply what they have learned.
  • Photos throughout the book provide valuable context for crucial concepts.

New and updated features of this title

  • UPDATED: This edition conforms to both the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 2022 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-22) and the 16th edition of the AISC Steel Construction Manual published in 2023.
  • UPDATED: Load factors and load combinations have all been revised to meet those given in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE/SEI 7-22.
  • UPDATED: Nomenclature reflects the AISC Specification ANSI/AISC 360-22.
  • UPDATED: Problems for Solution are revised or new.
  1. Introduction to Structural Steel Design
  2. Specifications, Loads, and Methods of Design
  3. Analysis of Tension Members
  4. Design of Tension Members
  5. Introduction to Axially Loaded Compression Members
  6. Design of Axially Loaded Compression Members
  7. Design of Axially Loaded Compression Members (Continued) and Column Base Plates
  8. Introduction to Beams
  9. Design of Beams for Moments
  10. Design of Beams: Miscellaneous Topics (Shear, Deflection, etc.)
  11. Bending and Axial Force
  12. Bolted Connections
  13. Eccentrically Loaded Bolted Connections and Historical Notes on Rivets
  14. Welded Connections
  15. Building Connections
  16. Composite Beams
  17. Composite Columns
  18. Cover-Plated Beams and Built-up Girders
  19. Design of Steel Buildings

APPENDICES

  1. Derivation of the Euler Formula
  2. Slender Compression Elements
  3. Flexural-Torsional Buckling of Compression Members
  4. Moment-Resisting Column Base Plates
  5. Ponding

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