Steel-frame House Construction
Steel-frame House Construction

Author: Timothy J. Waite

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781572180451

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One of the first really thorough instruction manuals on how to construct residences using steel framing instead of wood, and written by Tim Waite of the NAHB. Covers how to design the structure to accommodate plumbing, wiring and HVAC, how to cut, assemble and secure the steel, how to deal with second-story construction, roof framing using trusses and conventional construction, specialty framing like curved walls and radius windows, how to attach drywall and exterior finishes, how to effectively install insulation, and how to deal with inspectors and the homebuyer.

Build with Steel
Build with Steel

Author: Paul Richards

Publisher:

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781470098209

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BUILD WITH STEEL introduces beginners to load and resistance factor design (LRFD) for steel buildings. The book covers the topics encountered in undergraduate steel design courses and on national exams (FE and PE). The full color layout is rich with photos, illustrations, and examples. It carefully explains the basis and application of the tables and specifications found in the AISC Steel Construction Manual (14th edition). Royalty Free.

Steel Construction Manual
Steel Construction Manual

Author: American Institute of Steel Construction

Publisher: Amer Inst of Steel Construction

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 2192

ISBN-13: 9781564240606

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Originally published in 1926 [i.e. 1927] under title: Steel construction; title of 8th ed.: Manual of steel construction.

Building Additions in Steel
Building Additions in Steel

Author: Daniel Stockhammer

Publisher: Park Publishing (WI)

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783038601463

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Since the introduction of steel as a building material in the early twentieth century, its superior performance has challenged conventional wisdom about construction, enabling designs of surprising lightness and span. Steel offered the opportunity to significantly expand buildings vertically and thus emerged as a symbol of the conflict between technological progress and the architectural ideal. More recently, the use of exposed steel elements in modern architecture ushered in a rediscovery of buildings' metamorphoses. Building Additions in Steel looks at the largely ignored topic of steel additions in architecture and engineering, documenting an ambitious, interdisciplinary research project by architects, engineers, teachers, and students at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Constructive Design. The book offers basic theoretical and technical information on a selection of outstanding steel additions alongside more than one hundred illustrations, including plans and photographs.

Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction
Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction

Author: Ivanka Netinger Grubeša

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2016-05-20

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0081003765

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Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction focuses predominantly on the utilization of ferrous slag (blast furnace and steel slag) in building construction. This extensive literature review discusses the worldwide utilization of ferrous slag and applications in all sectors of civil engineering, including structural engineering, road construction, and hydro-technical structures. It presents cutting-edge research on the characteristics and properties of ferrous slag, and its overall impact on the environment. - Comprehensively reviews the literature on the use of blast furnace and steel slag in civil engineering - Examines the environmental impact of slag production and its effect on human health - Presents cutting-edge research from worldwide studies on the use of blast furnace and steel slag

Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction
Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction

Author: Cheng Yu

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2016-05-27

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0081001576

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Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction discusses advancements in an area that has become an important construction material for buildings. The book addresses cutting-edge new technologies and design methods using cold-formed steel as a main structural material, and provides technical guidance on how to design and build sustainable and energy-efficient cold-formed steel buildings. Part One of the book introduces the codes, specifications, and design methods for cold-formed steel structures, while Part Two provides computational analysis of cold-formed steel structures. Part Three examines the structural performance of cold-formed steel buildings and reviews the thermal performance, acoustic performance, fire protection, floor vibrations, and blast resistance of these buildings, with a final section reviewing innovation and sustainability in cold-formed steel construction. - Addresses building sciences issues and provides performance solutions for cold-formed buildings - Provides guidance for using the next generation design method, computational tools, and technologies - Edited by an experienced researcher and educator with significant knowledge on new developments in cold-formed steel construction

Men of Steel
Men of Steel

Author: Karl Koch

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13:

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Written by the co-owner of the construction company which built the World Trade Center, this fascinating account tells of the Karl Koch Erecting Company's rise from its formation in 1906 and how this family-owned company beat out larger companies to win the contract to build the Twin Towers. 8-page photo insert. 10 diagrams.

Microshelters
Microshelters

Author: Derek Diedricksen

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-09-19

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1612123546

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If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.

Architecture and Construction in Steel
Architecture and Construction in Steel

Author: Alan Blanc

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 1135828407

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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the successful use of steel in building and will form a unique source of inspiration and reference for all those concerned with architecture in steel.

Design of Steel Structures
Design of Steel Structures

Author: Elias G. Abu-Saba

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1461520797

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This book is intended for classroom teaching in architectural and civil engineering at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Although it has been developed from lecture notes given in structural steel design, it can be useful to practicing engineers. Many of the examples presented in this book are drawn from the field of design of structures. Design of Steel Structures can be used for one or two semesters of three hours each on the undergraduate level. For a two-semester curriculum, Chapters 1 through 8 can be used during the first semester. Heavy emphasis should be placed on Chapters 1 through 5, giving the student a brief exposure to the consideration of wind and earthquakes in the design of buildings. With the new federal requirements vis a vis wind and earthquake hazards, it is beneficial to the student to have some under standing of the underlying concepts in this field. In addition to the class lectures, the instructor should require the student to submit a term project that includes the complete structural design of a multi-story building using standard design procedures as specified by AISC Specifications. Thus, the use of the AISC Steel Construction Manual is a must in teaching this course. In the second semester, Chapters 9 through 13 should be covered. At the undergraduate level, Chapters 11 through 13 should be used on a limited basis, leaving the student more time to concentrate on composite construction and built-up girders.