Design of Steel Structures, 2e, 2nd Edition

Book description

This book on Design of Steel Structures uses the Limit State method and follows the latest BIS Code, BIS: 800: 2007. With a perfect mix of theory with relevant applications, the book spells out the most recent design methodologies to make it an excellent offering to students and practising engineers.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. About the Author
  5. Preface to the Second Edition
  6. Preface to the First Edition
  7. Chapter 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 What are Steel Structures?
    2. 1.2 What does a Steel Structure Consist of?
    3. 1.3 Structural Steel
    4. 1.4 Products of Structural Steel
    5. 1.5 Standards, Codes and Specifications
    6. 1.6 Loads
    7. 1.7 Fatigue
    8. 1.8 Brittle Fracture
    9. 1.9 Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures
    10. 1.10 Design Philosophies
    11. 1.11 Methods of Structural Analysis
    12. 1.12 Plate (Local) Buckling
    13. 1.13 Classification of Sections
  8. Chapter 2 Structural Steel Fasteners
    1. 2.1 Introduction
    2. 2.2 Riveting
    3. 2.3 Welding
    4. 2.4 Bolting
    5. Problems
  9. Chapter 3 Tension Members
    1. 3.1 Introduction
    2. 3.2 Net Area
    3. 3.3 Shear-lag
    4. 3.4 Design of Tension Members as per IS 800:2007
    5. 3.5 Lug Angles
    6. Problems
  10. Chapter 4 Compression Members
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Euler’s Buckling Theory
    3. 4.3 Behaviour of Real Columns
    4. 4.4 Types of Sections
    5. 4.5 Design of Columns as per IS 800:2007
    6. 4.6 Validity of Design Strength Calculations
    7. 4.7 Design Procedure
    8. 4.8 Built-up Compression Members
    9. Problems
  11. Chapter 5 Beams
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Flexural Behaviour of Beams which do not Undergo Lateral Buckling
    3. 5.3 Flexural Behaviour of Beams which Undergo Lateral Buckling
    4. 5.4 Shear Behaviour
    5. 5.5 Web Buckling and Web Crippling
    6. 5.6 Design Strength in Bending as per IS 800:2007
    7. 5.7 Design Strength in Shear as per IS 800:2007
    8. 5.8 Limit State Serviceability – Deflection
    9. Problems
  12. Chapter 6 Gantry Girder
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Loads on Gantry Girder
    3. 6.3 Web Buckling and Web Crippling
    4. 6.4 Deflection Check
    5. 6.5 Design for Fatigue
    6. Problems
  13. Chapter 7 Welded Plate Girder
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Behaviour of Transversely Stiffened Plate Girder Panels in Shear
    3. 7.3 Design Methods for Transversely Stiffened Web Panels as per IS 800:2007
    4. 7.4 Design of End Panel as per IS 800:2007
    5. 7.5 Other Design Specifications
    6. 7.6 Design of Stiffeners
    7. Problems
  14. Chapter 8 Beam-Columns
    1. 8.1 Introduction
    2. 8.2 Analysis of Beam-columns
    3. 8.3 Modes of Failure
    4. 8.4 Design Specifications as per IS 800:2007
    5. Problems
  15. Chapter 9 Column Splices and Bases
    1. 9.1 Introduction
    2. 9.2 Column Splices
    3. 9.3 Column Bases
    4. Problems
  16. Chapter 10 Welded Connections
    1. 10.1 Introduction
    2. 10.2 Bracket Connections
    3. 10.3 Simple Beam End Connections
    4. 10.4 Moment Resistant Beam End Connection
    5. Problems
  17. Chapter 11 Bolted Connections
    1. 11.1 Introduction
    2. 11.2 Bracket Connections
    3. 11.3 Simple Beam End Connections
    4. 11.4 Moment Resistant Beam End Connection
    5. 11.5 Splicing of Beams/Plate Girders
    6. Problems
  18. Chapter 12 Light Gauge Steel Sections
    1. 12.1 Introduction
    2. 12.2 Types of Sections
    3. 12.3 Behaviour of Light Gauge Sections
    4. 12.4 Design Specifications as per IS 801:1975
    5. Problems
  19. Chapter 13 Composite Construction
    1. 13.1 Introduction
    2. 13.2 Composite Beam
    3. 13.3 Methods of Construction
    4. 13.4 Limit State of Collapse
    5. 13.5 Limit States of Serviceability: Deflection
    6. Problems
  20. Chapter 14 Steel Buildings
    1. 14.1 Introduction
    2. 14.2 Trussed Roof Buildings
    3. 14.3 Pre-engineered Buildings
    4. 14.4 Loads
    5. Problems
  21. Chapter 15 Steel Bridges
    1. 15.1 Introduction
    2. 15.2 Plate Girder Bridges
    3. 15.3 Loads
    4. 15.4 Bearings
    5. Problems
  22. Appendices
    1. Appendix A Properties of Beams, Columns/Heavy Beams, Channels and Angles
    2. Appendix B Properties of Parallel Beams and Columns
    3. Appendix C Properties of T-Sections
    4. Appendix D Properties of Tubular Sections
    5. Appendix E Properties of Rectangular/Square Hollow Sections
    6. Appendix F Properties of Flats
    7. Appendix G Properties of Cold-formed Light-gauge Sections
  23. References
  24. Acknowledgements
  25. Copyright
  26. Back Cover

Product information

  • Title: Design of Steel Structures, 2e, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): K.S. Sairam
  • Release date: January 2013
  • Publisher(s): Pearson Education India
  • ISBN: 9789332516311