Designed to aid engineers, fabricators and architects, this monograph explores the practice of designing aluminium structures. Emphasis is placed on the features of aluminium that differentiate it from other structural materials, such as steel. The authors cover the properties of aluminium; its structural performance in beams, columns and members; aluminium fabrication, welding and mechanical connections; and inspections and testing. Examples are included which not only help in the application of the procedures described, ...
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Designed to aid engineers, fabricators and architects, this monograph explores the practice of designing aluminium structures. Emphasis is placed on the features of aluminium that differentiate it from other structural materials, such as steel. The authors cover the properties of aluminium; its structural performance in beams, columns and members; aluminium fabrication, welding and mechanical connections; and inspections and testing. Examples are included which not only help in the application of the procedures described, but also illustrate the usage of ASD versus LRFD methods.
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New. Since the first edition of this book was published in 1995, the use of aluminum as a building material has increased by 23-percent. This revised edition meets the need for a book that presents accurate specifications and up-to-date design guidelines that clarify the Aluminum Association's 2000 Specifications for Aluminum Structures. Num Pages: 544 pages, glossary, technical organizations, references. BIC Classification: TDM; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 147 x 36. Weight in Grams: 972. 2002. 2nd Edition. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
