Limit State Design of Steel Structures

Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2018

• ISBN: 9788172336141

• Binding: Paper Back

• Pages: 1058

• Size: 7.5 x 9.75 x 4 inches

• Weight: 1340 grams

About the Book:
This book delves into the Limit State Design Method for steel structures, which provides an improved design philosophy over the traditional working stress method. The Limit State method focuses on two critical aspects: Ultimate Limit State (ULS), which aims to prevent structural collapse, and Serviceability Limit State (SLS), which ensures that the structure remains functional and durable over time. It takes into account the shortcomings of the conventional working stress method and introduces concepts of probability and reliability, ensuring that the steel structure remains fit for use during its service life with minimal risk of failure.

Based on the recommendations of IS: 800-2007 (Third Revised Edition), the book covers this method in depth across nine parts, twenty-six chapters, and four appendices. Special features include detailed discussions on partial safety factors for loads and material strengths, shear center concepts for thin-walled beams, and unsymmetrical bending of beams. Illustrated with 550 diagrams and numerous worked-out examples, this book is designed for students and professionals working with steel structures, offering both theoretical insights and practical applications.