In 1988 the American Institute of Steel Construction changed the method from Allowable Stress Design (ASD) to Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) on which the building code is based. This text develops a treatment of steel which is behavior--oriented and explains the causation for the LRFD approach. Focuses on creating cost--effective solutions for designing situations efficiently; discusses problems engineers must face on a regular basis; and offers insight into potential areas of concern. Also covers earthquake resistant design procedure. Includes over 400 drawings and 36 photos.
- ISBN10 047130574X
- ISBN13 9780471305743
- Publish Date 13 July 1994 (first published 18 March 1994)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 September 1995
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint John Wiley and Sons (WIE)
- Format Paperback
- Pages 830
- Language English