Geschwindner's 2nd edition of Unified Design of Steel Structuresprovides an understanding that structural analysis and design aretwo integrated processes as well as the necessary skills andknowledge in investigating, designing, and detailing steelstructures utilizing the latest design methods according to theAISC Code.The goal is to prepare readers to work in design officesas designers and in the field as inspectors.
This new edition is compatible with the 2011 AISC code as well asmarginal references to the AISC manual for design examples andillustrations, which was seen as a real advantage by the surveyrespondents. Furthermore, new sections have been added on: DirectAnalysis, Torsional and flexural-torsional buckling of columns,Filled HSS columns, and Composite column interaction. Morereal-world examples are included in addition to new use ofthree-dimensional illustrations in the book and in the imagegallery; an increased number of homework problems; and mediaapproach Solutions Manual, Image Gallery.
Louis F. Geschwindner
Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen Civil Engineering & Construction Stahlhochbau u. Brückenbau Stahltragwerk Steel Construction & Bridge Engineering Structures Tragwerke