Metal Building Systems, Third Edition: Design and Specifications

Metal Building Systems, Third Edition: Design and Specifications

<h4>Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, <span style="white-space:pre"></span>authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>The most complete, up-to-date metal building systems guide</h4><p>Fully revised for the latest building codes and industry trends, <i>Metal Building Systems</i>, 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.</p><p>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. Thisis an essential resource for architects, engineers, construction specifiers, design professionals, facility managers, building officials, and contractors working with metal building systems.</p><p><b>COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE INCLUDES:</b></p><ul><li>Structural loads and design methods</li><li>Structural system selection criteria</li><li>Primary framing</li><li>Secondary framing: girts and purlins</li><li>Metal roofing</li><li>Wall materials</li><li>Insulation</li><li>The process of buying a metal building</li><li>Common problems and failures</li><li>Lateral drift and vertical deflections</li><li>Foundation design</li><li>Anchor bolts and embedments</li><li>Current design trends</li><li>Reroofing and renovations</li><li>Specifying crane buildings</li><li>Avoiding construction problems</li></ul><p></p>