STEEL DESIGNERS' MANUAL, SEVENTH EDITION -- Contents -- Introduction to the seventh edition -- Contributors -- INTRODUCTION -- Chapter 1: Introduction-designing to the Eurocodes -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Creation of the Eurocodes -- 1.3 Structure of the Eurocodes -- 1.4 Non-contradictory complementary information - NCCI -- 1.5 Implementation in the UK -- 1.6 Benefits of designing to the Eurocodes -- 1.7 Industry support for the introduction of the Eurocodes -- 1.8 Conclusions -- Chapter 2: Integrated design for successful steel construction -- 2.1 Client requirements for whole building performance, value and impact -- 2.2 Design for sustainability -- 2.3 Design for overall economy -- 2.4 Conclusions -- References to Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3: Loading to the Eurocodes -- 3.1 Imposed loads -- 3.2 Imposed loads on roofs -- 3.3 Snow loads -- 3.4 Accidental actions -- 3.5 Combinations of actions -- References to Chapter 3 -- Worked example -- DESIGN SYNTHESIS -- Chapter 4: Single-storey buildings -- 4.1 The roles for steel in single-storey buildings -- 4.2 Design for long term performance -- 4.3 Anatomy of structure -- 4.4 Loading -- 4.5 Common types of primary frame -- 4.6 Preliminary design of portal frames -- 4.7 Bracing -- 4.8 Design of portal frames to BS EN 1993-1-1 -- References to Chapter 4 -- Worked example -- Chapter 5: Multi-storey buildings -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Costs and construction programme -- 5.3 Understanding the design brief -- 5.4 Structural arrangements to resist sway -- 5.5 Stabilising systems -- 5.6 Columns -- 5.7 Floor systems -- References to Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6: Industrial steelwork -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Anatomy of structure -- 6.3 Loading -- 6.4 Thermal effects -- 6.5 Crane girder/lifting beam design -- 6.6 Structure in its wider context -- References to Chapter 6 -- Further reading for Chapter 6.

Chapter 7: Special steel structures -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Space frame structures: 3-dimensional grids based on regular solids -- 7.3 Lightweight tension steel cable structures -- 7.4 Lightweight compression steel structures -- 7.5 Steel for stadiums -- 7.6 Information and process in the current digital age-the development of technology -- References to Chapter 7 -- Further reading for Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8: Light steel structures and modular construction -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Building applications -- 8.3 Benefits of light steel construction -- 8.4 Light steel building elements -- 8.5 Modular construction -- 8.6 Hybrid construction -- 8.7 Structural design issues -- 8.8 Non-structural design issues -- References to Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9: Secondary steelwork -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Issues for consideration -- 9.3 Applications -- References to Chapter 9 -- APPLIED METALLURGY -- Chapter 10: Applied metallurgy of steel -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Chemical composition -- 10.3 Heat treatment -- 10.4 Manufacture and effect on properties -- 10.5 Engineering properties and mechanical tests -- 10.6 Fabrication effects and service performance -- 10.7 Summary -- References to Chapter 10 -- Further reading for Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11: Failure processes -- 11.1 Fracture -- 11.2 Linear elastic fracture mechanics -- 11.3 Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics -- 11.4 Materials testing for fracture properties -- 11.5 Fracture-safe design -- 11.6 Fatigue -- 11.7 Final comments -- References to Chapter 11 -- Further reading for Chapter 11 -- ANALYSIS -- Chapter 12: Analysis -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 The basics -- 12.3 Analysis and design -- 12.4 Analysis by hand -- 12.5 Analysis by software -- 12.6 Analysis of multi-storey buildings -- 12.7 Portal frame buildings -- 12.8 Special structural members -- 12.9 Very important issues -- References to Chapter 12.

Chapter 13: Structural vibration -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Causes of vibration -- 13.3 Perception of vibration -- 13.4 Types of response -- 13.5 Determining the modal properties -- 13.6 Calculating vibration response -- 13.7 Acceptability criteria -- 13.8 Practical considerations -- 13.9 Synchronised crowd activities -- References to Chapter 13 -- ELEMENT DESIGN -- Chapter 14: Local buckling and cross-section classification -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Cross-sectional dimensions and moment-rotation behaviour -- 14.3 Effect of moment-rotation behaviour on approach to design and analysis -- 14.4 Classification table -- 14.5 Economic factors -- References to Chapter 14 -- Chapter 15 -- Tension members -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Types of tension member -- 15.3 Design for axial tension -- 15.4 Combined bending and tension -- 15.5 Eccentricity of end connections -- 15.6 Other considerations -- 15.7 Cables -- Further reading for Chapter 15 -- Chapter 16: Columns and struts -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Common types of member -- 16.3 Design considerations -- 16.4 Cross-sectional considerations -- 16.5 Column buckling resistance -- 16.6 Torsional and f lexural-torsional buckling -- 16.7 Effective (buckling) lengths Lcr -- 16.8 Special types of strut -- 16.9 Economic points -- References to Chapter 16 -- Further reading for Chapter 16 -- Worked example -- Chapter 17: Beams -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Common types of beam -- 17.3 Cross-section classification and moment resistance Mc,Rd -- 17.4 Basic design -- 17.5 Laterally unrestrained beams -- 17.6 Beams with web openings -- References to Chapter 17 -- Worked example -- Chapter 18: Plate girders -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Advantages and disadvantages -- 18.3 Initial choice of cross-section for plate girders -- 18.4 Design of plate girders to BS EN 1993-1-5 -- References to Chapter 18 -- Worked example.

Chapter 19: Members with compression and moments -- 19.1 Occurrence of combined loading -- 19.2 Types of response-interaction -- 19.3 Effect of moment gradient loading -- 19.4 Selection of type of cross-section -- 19.5 Basic design procedure to Eurocode 3 -- 19.6 Special design methods for members in portal frames -- References to Chapter 19 -- Further reading for Chapter 19 -- Worked example -- Chapter 20: Trusses -- 20.1 Introduction -- 20.2 Types of truss -- 20.3 Guidance on overall concept -- 20.4 Selection of elements and connections -- 20.5 Analysis of trusses -- 20.6 Detailed design considerations for elements -- 20.7 Bracing -- 20.8 Rigid-jointed Vierendeel girders -- References to Chapter 20 -- Worked example -- Chapter 21: Composite slabs -- 21.1 Definition -- 21.2 General description -- 21.3 Design for the construction condition -- 21.4 Design of composite slabs -- 21.5 Design for shear and concentrated loads -- 21.6 Tests on composite slabs -- 21.7 Serviceability limits and crack control -- 21.8 Shrinkage and creep -- 21.9 Fire resistance -- References for Chapter 21 -- Worked example -- Chapter 22: Composite beams -- 22.1 Introduction -- 22.2 Material properties -- 22.3 Composite beams -- 22.4 Plastic analysis of composite section -- 22.5 Shear resistance -- 22.6 Shear connection -- 22.7 Full and partial shear connection -- 22.8 Transverse reinforcement -- 22.9 Primary beams and edge beams -- 22.10 Continuous composite beams -- 22.11 Serviceability limit states -- 22.12 Design tables for composite beams -- References to Chapter 22 -- Worked example -- Chapter 23: Composite columns -- 23.1 Introduction -- 23.2 Design of composite columns -- 23.3 Simplified design method -- 23.4 Illustrative examples of design of composite columns -- 23.5 Longitudinal and transverse shear forces -- References to Chapter 23 -- Worked example.

Chapter 24: Design of light gauge steel elements -- 24.1 Introduction -- 24.2 Section properties -- 24.3 Local buckling -- 24.4 Distortional buckling -- 24.5 Design of compression members -- 24.6 Design of members in bending -- References to Chapter 24 -- Worked example -- CONNECTION DESIGN -- Chapter 25: Bolting assemblies -- 25.1 Types of structural bolting assembly -- 25.2 Methods of tightening and their application -- 25.3 Geometric considerations -- 25.4 Methods of analysis of bolt groups -- 25.5 Design strengths -- 25.6 Tables of resistance -- References to Chapter 25 -- Further reading for Chapter 25 -- Chapter 26: Welds and design for welding -- 26.1 Advantages of welding -- 26.2 Ensuring weld quality and properties by the use of standards -- 26.3 Recommendations for cost reduction -- 26.4 Welding processes -- 26.5 Geometric considerations -- 26.6 Methods of analysis of weld groups -- 26.7 Design strengths -- 26.8 Concluding remarks -- References to Chapter 26 -- Chapter 27: Joint design and simple connections -- 27.1 Introduction -- 27.2 Simple connections -- References to Chapter 27 -- Worked example -- Chapter 28: Design of moment connections -- 28.1 Introduction -- 28.2 Design philosophy -- 28.3 Tension zone -- 28.4 Compression zone -- 28.5 Shear zone -- 28.6 Stiffeners -- 28.7 Design moment of resistance of end-plate joints -- 28.8 Rotational stiffness and rotation capacity -- 28.9 Summary -- References to Chapter 28 -- FOUNDATIONS -- Chapter 29: Foundations and holding-down systems -- 29.1 Types of foundation -- 29.2 Design of foundations -- 29.3 Fixed and pinned column bases -- 29.4 Pinned column bases - axially loaded I-section columns -- 29.5 Design of f ixed column bases -- 29.6 Holding-down systems -- References to Chapter 29 -- Further reading for Chapter 29 -- Worked example -- Chapter 30: Steel piles and steel basements.

30.1 Introduction.