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Introduction to steelwork design to BS 5950-1:2000 (2006 reprint with minor corrections)

Publication 325

Steel Construction Institute, 2003
Introduction to steelwork design to BS 5950-1:2000 (2006 reprint with minor corrections)

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Publication

Abstract

Provides an initial commentary on BS 5950-1:2000 for design in simple and continuous construction using hot rolled sections. Introduces the limit state concept. Details the properties of steel, local buckling and section classification, tension and compression members, restrained and unrestrained beams, design of beam webs, axial loads and bending, columns in simple structures, connections, plastic design of portal frames, plate girders, continuous multi-storey frames and crane gantry girders.

Author

Way, A. J. G. and Salter, P. R.

History

Replaces SCI P069. Minor corrections to figures on pages 65 and 106.

ISBN

9781859421413

Subjects

  • Building systems/frame
  • Steel building systems/frame
  • Building structure

Publisher History

With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.

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