Steel Detailers' Manual Author:Alan Hayward, Frank Weare, A. C. Oakhill This highly illustrated manual provides practical guidance on structural steelwork detailing. It: — * describes the common structural shapes in use and how they are joined to form members and complete structures* explains detailing practice and conventions* provides detailing data for standard sections, bolts and welds* emphasises the importance ... more »of tolerances in order to achieve proper site fit-up* discusses the important link between good detailing and construction costs
Examples of structures include single and multi-storey buildings, towers and bridges. The detailing shown will be suitable in principle for fabrication and erection in many countries, and the sizes shown will act as a guide to preliminary design.
The second edition has been updated to take account of changes to standards, including the revisions to BS5950 and includes a new chapter on computer aided detailing.« less