Structural Steel Design to Eurocode 3 and AISC Specifications

Structural Steel Design to Eurocode 3 and AISC Specifications deals with the theory and practical applications of structural steel design in Europe and the USA. The book covers appropriate theoretical and background information, followed by a more design-oriented coverage focusing on European and United States specifications and practices, allowing the reader to directly compare the approaches and results of both codes. Chapters follow a general plan, covering:

A general section covering the relevant topics for the chapter, based on classical theory and recent research developments
A detailed section covering design and detailing to Eurocode 3 specification
A detailed section covering design and detailing to AISC specifications

Fully worked examples are using both codes are presented.

With construction companies working in increasingly international environments, engineers are more and more likely to encounter both codes. Written for design engineers and students of civil and structural engineering, this book will help both groups to become conversant with both code systems.

Auteur

Claudio Bernuzzi is associate professor of steel structures in the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano, Italy.
Benedetto Cordova is a structural engineering consultant based in Milan, Italy.

Contenu

Preface x

1 The Steel Material 1

1.1 General Points about the Steel Material 1

1.1.1 Materials in Accordance with European Provisions 4

1.1.2 Materials in Accordance with United States Provisions 7

1.2 Production Processes 10

1.3 Thermal Treatments 13

1.4 Brief Historical Note 14

1.5 The Products 15

1.6 Imperfections 18

1.6.1 Mechanical Imperfections 19

1.6.2 Geometric Imperfections 22

1.7 Mechanical Tests for the Characterization of the Material 24

1.7.1 Tensile Testing 25

1.7.2 Stub Column Test 27

1.7.3 Toughness Test 29

1.7.4 Bending Test 32

1.7.5 Hardness Test 32

2 References for the Design of Steel Structures 34

2.1 Introduction 34

2.1.1 European Provisions for Steel Design 35

2.1.2 United States Provisions for Steel Design 37

2.2 Brief Introduction to Random Variables 37

2.3 Measure of the Structural Reliability and Design Approaches 39

2.4 Design Approaches in Accordance with Current Standard Provisions 44

2.4.1 European Approach for Steel Design 44

2.4.2 United States Approach for Steel Design 47

3 Framed Systems and Methods of Analysis 49

3.1 Introduction 49

3.2 Classification Based on Structural Typology 51

3.3 Classification Based on Lateral Deformability 52

3.3.1 European Procedure 53

3.3.2 AISC Procedure 56

3.4 Classification Based on Beam-to-Column Joint Performance 56

3.4.1 Classification According to the European Approach 57

3.4.2 Classification According to the United States Approach 60

3.4.3 Joint Modelling 61

3.5 Geometric Imperfections 63

3.5.1 The European Approach 63

3.5.2 The United States Approach 67

3.6 The Methods of Analysis 68

3.6.1 Plasticity and Instability 69

3.6.2 Elastic Analysis with Bending Moment Redistribution 76

3.6.3 Methods of Analysis Considering Mechanical Non-Linearity 78

3.6.4 Simplified Analysis Approaches 80

3.7 Simple Frames 84

3.7.1 Bracing System Imperfections in Accordance with EU Provisions 88

3.7.2 System Imperfections in Accordance with AISC Provisions 89

3.7.3 Examples of Braced Frames 92

3.8 Worked Examples 96

4 Cross-Section Classification 107

4.1 Introduction 107

4.2 Classification in Accordance with European Standards 108

4.2.1 Classification for Compression or Bending Moment 110

4.2.2 Classification for Compression and Bending Moment 110

4.2.3 Effective Geometrical Properties for Class 4 Sections 115

4.3 Classification in Accordance with US Standards 118

4.4 Worked Examples 121

5 Tension Members 134

5.1 Introduction 134

5.2 Design According to the European Approach 134

5.3 Design According to the US Approach 137

5.4 Worked Examples 140

6 Members in Compression 147

6.1 Introduction 147

6.2 Strength Design 147

6.2.1 Design According to the European Approach 147

6.2.2 Design According to the US Approach 148

6.3 Stability Design 148

6.3.1 Effect of Shear on the Critical Load 155

6.3.2 Design According to the European Approach 158

6.3.3 Design According to the US Approach 162

6.4 Effective Length of Members in Frames 166

6.4.1 Design According to the EU Approach 166

6.4.2 Design According to the US Approach 169

6.5 Worked Examples 172

7 Beams 176

7.1 Introduction 176

7.1.1 Beam Deformability 176

7.1.2 Dynamic Effects 178

7.1.3 Resistance 179

7.1.4 Stability 179

7.2 European Design Approach 184

7.2.1 Serviceability Limit States 184 7.2.2 Resistance...