Handbook of Structural EngineeringCovering the broad spectrum of modern structural engineering topics, the Handbook of Structural Engineering is a complete, single-volume reference. It includes the theoretical, practical, and computing aspects of the field, providing practicing engineers, consultants, students, and other interested individuals with a reliable, easy-to-use source of information. Divided into three sections, the handbook covers: |
Contents
Basic Theory of Plates and Elastic Stability | 1-1 |
Structural Analysis | 2-1 |
Structural Steel Design | 3-1 |
Structural Concrete Design | 4-1 |
Earthquake Engineering | 5-1 |
Composite Construction | 6-1 |
Special Structures | 6-117 |
ColdFormed Steel Structures | 7-1 |
PerformanceBased Seismic Design Criteria For Bridges | 16-1 |
Effective Length Factors of Compression Members | 17-1 |
Stub Girder Floor Systems | 18-1 |
Plate and Box Girders | 19-1 |
Steel Bridge Construction | 20-1 |
Basic Principles of Shock Loading | 21-1 |
Welded Connections | 22-1 |
Composite Connections | 23-1 |
Aluminum Structures | 8-1 |
Timber Structures | 9-1 |
Bridge Structures | 10-1 |
Shell Structures | 11-1 |
Multistory Frame Structures | 12-1 |
Space Frame Structures | 13-1 |
Cooling Tower Structures | 14-1 |
Transmission Structures | 15-1 |
Special Topics | 15-33 |
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AASHTO AISC allowable stress Allowable Stress Design analysis applied axial load bending bending moment bolts bracing bridge buckling building calculated Code coefficient cold-formed steel column components composite beams compression flange compression members computed connections construction cross-section curve deck deflection deformation depth determined displacement distance distribution double layer grids ductility earthquake effective elastic element Engineering Equation equilibrium Eurocode flange flexural floor girder given ground motion horizontal joints kips length limit live load longitudinal LRFD maximum method minimum modulus moment of inertia neutral axis nominal obtained plane plastic hinge plate prestressing ratio reinforced concrete resistance factor seismic shear connectors shear force shear strength shear walls shell shown in Figure simply supported space frame span Specification steel section stiffeners stiffness structure stud surface Table tensile tension thickness torsional transverse truss vertical wall welds width wind yield strength yield stress