Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design, 3rd (Third) edition: 3rd (Third) edition

This Third Edition Manual of Steel Construction, Load and Resistance Factor Design is the twelfth major update of the AISC Manual of Steel Construction, first published in 1927. Member and connection design information has been condensed back into a single volume. This volume is thumb-cut for easy reference. It has been reorganized and reformatted to provide practical and efficient access to the information needed to design and construct structural steel buildings. Roadmaps are provided to quickly locate the applicable specifications, codes, and standards, as well as the applicable provisions in those standards. All current structural shapes are covered, and guidance is provided the new OSHA safety regulations, stability bracing requirements, and proper material specification. Additional new information is provided on design drawing information requirements, criteria needed for connection design, mill, fabrication and erection tolerances, façade issues, temperature effects and fire protection requirements with summaries of common UL assemblies.