This classic manual on structural steelwork design was first published in 1955, since when it has sold many tens of thousands of copies worldwide. For the seventh edition of the Steel Designers' Manual all chapters have been comprehensively reviewed, revised to ensure they reflect current approaches and best practice, and brought in to compliance with EN 1993: Design of Steel Structures (the so-called Eurocode 3).
Table of Contents
Introduction to the seventh edition xv
Contributors xix
Introduction
1 Introduction – designing to the Eurocodes 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Creation of the Eurocodes 2
1.3 Structure of the Eurocodes 2
1.4 Non-contradictory complementary information – NCCI 5
1.5 Implementation in the UK 5
1.6 Benefits of designing to the Eurocodes 6
1.7 Industry support for the introduction of the Eurocodes 7
1.8 Conclusions 8
2 Integrated design for successful steel construction 10
2.1 Client requirements for whole building performance, value and impact 10
2.2 Design for sustainability 19
2.3 Design for overall economy 27
2.4 Conclusions 33
References to Chapter 2 34
3 Loading to the Eurocodes 35
3.1 Imposed loads 35
3.2 Imposed loads on roofs 38
3.3 Snow loads 39
3.4 Accidental actions 52
3.5 Combinations of actions 54
References to Chapter 3 60
Worked example 61
Design Synthesis
4 Single-storey buildings 65
4.1 The roles for steel in single-storey buildings 65
4.2 Design for long term performance 66
4.3 Anatomy of structure 70
4.4 Loading 78
4.5 Common types of primary frame 80
4.6 Preliminary design of portal frames 90
4.7 Bracing 101
4.8 Design of portal frames to BS EN 1993-1-1 109
References to Chapter 4 127
Worked example 128
5 Multi-storey buildings 134
5.1 Introduction 134
5.2 Costs and construction programme 135
5.3 Understanding the design brief 137
5.4 Structural arrangements to resist sway 140
5.5 Stabilising systems 150
5.6 Columns 154
5.7 Floor systems 157
References to Chapter 5 169
6 Industrial steelwork 171
6.1 Introduction 171
6.2 Anatomy of structure 181
6.3 Loading 195
6.4 Thermal effects 201
6.5 Crane girder/lifting beam design 202
6.6 Structure in its wider context 204
References to Chapter 6 205
Further reading for Chapter 6 205
7 Special steel structures 207
7.1 Introduction 207
7.2 Space frame structures: 3-dimensional grids based on regular solids 208
7.3 Lightweight tension steel cable structures 210
7.4 Lightweight compression steel structures 219
7.5 Steel for stadiums 226
7.6 Information and process in the current digital age – the development of technology 228
References to Chapter 7 235
Further reading for Chapter 7 236
8 Light steel structures and modular construction 238
8.1 Introduction 238
8.2 Building applications 242
8.3 Benefits of light steel construction 245
8.4 Light steel building elements 248
8.5 Modular construction 252
8.6 Hybrid construction 257
8.7 Structural design issues 260
8.8 Non-structural design issues 264
References to Chapter 8 270
9 Secondary steelwork 271
9.1 Introduction 271
9.2 Issues for consideration 271
9.3 Applications 280
References to Chapter 9 303
Applied Metallurgy
10 Applied metallurgy of steel 305
10.1 Introduction 305
10.2 Chemical composition 306
10.3 Heat treatment 309
10.4 Manufacture and effect on properties 315
10.5 Engineering properties and mechanical tests 319
10.6 Fabrication effects and service performance 321
10.7 Summary 327
References to Chapter 10 329
Further reading for Chapter 10 330
11 Failure processes 331
11.1 Fracture 331
11.2 Linear elastic fracture mechanics 335
11.3 Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics 337
11.4 Materials testing for fracture properties 340
11.5 Fracture-safe design 343
11.6 Fatigue 345
11.7 Final comments 356
References to Chapter 11 357
Further reading for Chapter 11 358
Analysis
12 Analysis 359
12.1 Introduction 359
12.2 The basics 360
12.3 Analysis and design 364
12.4 Analysis by hand 368
12.5 Analysis by software 371
12.6 Analysis of multi-storey buildings 381
12.7 Portal frame buildings 391
12.8 Special structural members 404
12.9 Very important issues 425
References to Chapter 12 427
13 Structural vibration 430
13.1 Introduction 430
13.2 Causes of vibration 432
13.3 Perception of vibration 433
13.4 Types of response 436
13.5 Determining the modal properties 437
13.6 Calculating vibration response 443
13.7 Acceptability criteria 449
13.8 Practical considerations 450
13.9 Synchronised crowd activities 452
References to Chapter 13 452
Element Design
14 Local buckling and cross-section classification 454
14.1 Introduction 454
14.2 Cross-sectional dimensions and moment-rotation behaviour 457
14.3 Effect of moment-rotation behaviour on approach to design and analysis 461
14.4 Classification table 462
14.5 Economic factors 462
References to Chapter 14 463
15 Tension members 464
15.1 Introduction 464
15.2 Types of tension member 464
15.3 Design for axial tension 465
15.4 Combined bending and tension 468
15.5 Eccentricity of end connections 471
15.6 Other considerations 472
15.7 Cables 473
Further reading for Chapter 15 476
16 Columns and struts 477
16.1 Introduction 477
16.2 Common types of member 477
16.3 Design considerations 478
16.4 Cross-sectional considerations 480
16.5 Column buckling resistance 484
16.6 Torsional and flexural-torsional buckling 486
16.7 Effective (buckling) lengths Lcr 487
16.8 Special types of strut 493
16.9 Economic points 496
References to Chapter 16 497
Further reading for Chapter 16 497
Worked example 498
17 Beams 503
17.1 Introduction 503
17.2 Common types of beam 503
17.3 Cross-section classification and moment resistance Mc,Rd 506
17.4 Basic design 507
17.5 Laterally unrestrained beams 513
17.6 Beams with web openings 520
References to Chapter 17 521
Worked example 522
18 Plate girders 533
18.1 Introduction 533
18.2 Advantages and disadvantages 533
18.3 Initial choice of cross-section for plate girders 534
18.4 Design of plate girders to BS EN 1993-1-5 536
References to Chapter 18 552
Worked example 553
19 Members with compression and moments 563
19.1 Occurrence of combined loading 563
19.2 Types of response – interaction 564
19.3 Effect of moment gradient loading 570
19.4 Selection of type of cross-section 574
19.5 Basic design procedure to Eurocode 3 575
19.6 Special design methods for members in portal frames 577
References to Chapter 19 584
Further reading for Chapter 19 585
Worked example 586
20 Trusses 600
20.1 Introduction 600
20.2 Types of truss 600
20.3 Guidance on overall concept 602
20.4 Selection of elements and connections 603
20.5 Analysis of trusses 604
20.6 Detailed design considerations for elements 607
20.7 Bracing 609
20.8 Rigid-jointed Vierendeel girders 610
References to Chapter 20 612
Worked example 613
21 Composite slabs 623
21.1 Definition 623
21.2 General description 623
21.3 Design for the construction condition 626
21.4 Design of composite slabs 628
21.5 Design for shear and concentrated loads 633
21.6 Tests on composite slabs 635
21.7 Serviceability limits and crack control 636
21.8 Shrinkage and creep 638
21.9 Fire resistance 639
References for Chapter 21 640
Worked example 641
22 Composite beams 647
22.1 Introduction 647
22.2 Material properties 649
22.3 Composite beams 651
22.4 Plastic analysis of composite section 654
22.5 Shear resistance 658
22.6 Shear connection 659
22.7 Full and partial shear connection 664
22.8 Transverse reinforcement 669
22.9 Primary beams and edge beams 672
22.10 Continuous composite beams 673
22.11 Serviceability limit states 675
22.12 Design tables for composite beams 680
References to Chapter 22 682
Worked example 684
23 Composite columns 701
23.1 Introduction 701
23.2 Design of composite columns 702
23.3 Simplified design method 704
23.4 Illustrative examples of design of composite columns 718
23.5 Longitudinal and transverse shear forces 720
References to Chapter 23 722
Worked example 723
24 Design of light gauge steel elements 733
24.1 Introduction 733
24.2 Section properties 736
24.3 Local buckling 741
24.4 Distortional buckling 744
24.5 Design of compression members 748
24.6 Design of members in bending 751
References to Chapter 24 756
Worked example 757
Connection Design
25 Bolting assemblies 769
25.1 Types of structural bolting assembly 769
25.2 Methods of tightening and their application 771
25.3 Geometric considerations 772
25.4 Methods of analysis of bolt groups 774
25.5 Design strengths 778
25.6 Tables of resistance 783
References to Chapter 25 783
Further reading for Chapter 25 784
26 Welds and design for welding 785
26.1 Advantages of welding 785
26.2 Ensuring weld quality and properties by the use of standards 786
26.3 Recommendations for cost reduction 792
26.4 Welding processes 797
26.5 Geometric considerations 803
26.6 Methods of analysis of weld groups 804
26.7 Design strengths 807
26.8 Concluding remarks 809
References to Chapter 26 810
27 Joint design and simple connections 812
27.1 Introduction 812
27.2 Simple connections 820
References to Chapter 27 842
Worked example 844
28 Design of moment connections 868
28.1 Introduction 868
28.2 Design philosophy 869
28.3 Tension zone 870
28.4 Compression zone 876
28.5 Shear zone 878
28.6 Stiffeners 879
28.7 Design moment of resistance of end-plate joints 879
28.8 Rotational stiffness and rotation capacity 882
28.9 Summary 883
References to Chapter 28 883
Foundations
29 Foundations and holding-down systems 885
29.1 Types of foundation 885
29.2 Design of foundations 887
29.3 Fixed and pinned column bases 891
29.4 Pinned column bases – axially loaded I-section columns 891
29.5 Design of fixed column bases 902
29.6 Holding-down systems 906
References to Chapter 29 908
Further reading for Chapter 29 909
Worked example 910
30 Steel piles and steel basements 916
30.1 Introduction 916
30.2 Types of steel piles 916
30.3 Geotechnical uncertainty 920
30.4 Choosing a steel basement 923
30.5 Detailed basement design: Introduction 929
30.6 Detailed basement designs: Selection of soil parameters 934
30.7 Detailed basement design: Geotechnical analysis 937
30.8 Detailed basement design: Structural design 943
30.9 Other design details 949
30.10 Constructing a steel basement: Pile installation techniques 950
30.11 Specification and site control 953
30.12 Movement and monitoring 955
References to Chapter 30 956
Further reading for Chapter 30 957
Construction
31 Design for movement in structures 959
31.1 Introduction 959
31.2 Effects of temperature variation 961
31.3 Spacing of expansion joints 962
31.4 Design for movement in typical single-storey industrial steel buildings 962
31.5 Design for movement in typical multi-storey buildings 964
31.6 Treatment of movement joints 965
31.7 Use of special bearings 967
References to Chapter 31 969
32 Tolerances 970
32.1 Introduction 970
32.2 Standards 972
32.3 Implications of tolerances 974
32.4 Fabrication tolerances 976
32.5 Erection tolerances 982
References to Chapter 32 1000
Further reading for Chapter 32 1000
33 Fabrication 1002
33.1 Introduction 1002
33.2 Economy of fabrication 1002
33.3 Welding 1009
33.4 Bolting 1009
33.5 Cutting 1012
33.6 Handling and routeing of steel 1016
33.7 Quality management 1020
References to Chapter 33 1023
Further reading for Chapter 33 1023
34 Erection 1024
34.1 Introduction 1024
34.2 Method statements, regulations and documentation 1025
34.3 Planning 1026
34.4 Site practices 1029
34.5 Site fabrication and modifications 1035
34.6 Steel decking and shear connectors 1037
34.7 Cranes and craneage 1038
34.8 Safety 1048
34.9 Accidents 1055
References to Chapter 34 1056
Further reading for Chapter 34 1056
35 Fire protection and fire engineering 1057
35.1 Introduction 1057
35.2 Building regulations 1057
35.3 Fire engineering design codes 1058
35.4 Structural performance in fire 1062
35.5 Fire protection materials 1072
35.6 Advanced fire engineering 1073
35.7 Selection of an appropriate approach to fire protection and fire engineering for specific buildings 1078
References to Chapter 35 1078
Worked example 1081
36 Corrosion and corrosion prevention 1088
36.1 Introduction 1088
36.2 General corrosion 1089
36.3 Other forms of corrosion 1090
36.4 Corrosion rates 1091
36.5 Effect of the environment 1091
36.6 Design and corrosion 1092
36.7 Surface preparation 1093
36.8 Metallic coatings 1095
36.9 Paint coatings 1097
36.10 Application of paints 1101
36.11 Weather-resistant steels 1102
36.12 The protective treatment specification 1104
Relevant standards 1107
Appendix 1110
Steel technology
Elastic properties 1111
European standards for structural steels 1112
Design theory
Bending moment, shear and deflection 1115
Second moments of area 1143
Geometrical properties of plane sections 1151
Plastic moduli 1154
Formulae for rigid frames 1157
Design of elements and connections
Explanatory notes on section dimensions and properties 1175
Tables of dimensions and gross section properties 1193
Bolt and Weld Data for S275 1259
Bolt and Weld Data for S355 1274
Eurocodes
Extracts from Concise Eurocodes 1289
Floors
Floor plates 1309
Construction
Fire resistance 1312
Section factors for fire design 1332
Corrosion resistance 1337
Standards
British and European Standards for steelwork 1340
Index 1351
