Metal Building Systems 3E (PB): Design and Specifications

Metal Building Systems 3E (PB): Design and Specifications

<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. This is 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>