Metal Building Systems 3E (PB): Design and Specifications, Edition 3

Alexander Newman

2014年9月 · McGraw Hill Professional

電子書

624

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關於本電子書

The most complete, up-to-date metal building systems guide

Fully revised for the latest building codes and industry trends, Metal Building Systems, Third Edition, explains how to select, specify, and design preengineered buildings with confidence. In this book, a practicing structural engineer goes beyond manufacturer-supplied specifications to provide impartial and objective information that can save you money and time.

A new chapter on anchor bolts and embedments, many new illustrations, plus new and updated design examples, are included in this practical reference. End-of-chapter review questions reinforce the material presented. This is an essential resource for architects, engineers, construction specifiers, design professionals, facility managers, building officials, and contractors working with metal building systems.

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE INCLUDES:

Structural loads and design methods
Structural system selection criteria
Primary framing
Secondary framing: girts and purlins
Metal roofing
Wall materials
Insulation
The process of buying a metal building
Common problems and failures
Lateral drift and vertical deflections
Foundation design
Anchor bolts and embedments
Current design trends
Reroofing and renovations
Specifying crane buildings
Avoiding construction problems

關於作者

Alexander Newman, P.E. (Needham, MA), is principal structural engineer with Maguire Group, Inc. He conducts seminars on metal building systems for design professionals sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineer, and teaches at Northeastern University.