Finally, a book that provides insight into the requirements central to earthquake-resistant design of steel structures. An imposing body of research in structural engineering shows that special care is needed to ensure the ductile response of steel structures, particularly for earthquake-resistant design. This reference book links the latest knowledge on steel material, procedures for plastic design of steel structures and design for ductile steel structures, explains the philosophy and research findings that support the latest North American code provisions for earthquake-resistance, and provides practical guidance on how to incorporate this knowledge in design. Written by experts in eartcquake-resistant design who are active in the development of seismic design guidelines, Ductile Design of Steel Structures provides you with: Information on Steel Properties relevant to ductile response, including post-yield and toughness characteristics, the mechanics of the yielding process, resistance to low-cycle fatigue, and modeling of steel for the purpose of analysis. Plastic Analysis and Design methods, from plastic behavior at the cross-section level to systematic methods of plastic structural analysis, with seismic and non-seismic examples of applications of plastic design (such as the Autostress bridge design method). Design Procedures and Detailing Requirements for ductile Earthquake-resistant moment-resisting frames and braced frames, incorporating knowledge generated following the Northridge, California, earthquake. Insight into special detailing requirements for member stability necessary to achieve specified levels of rotation capacity, and the relationships between codified design-force levels, drifts and expected ductile response. Overview of steel energy dissipation systems that offer new opportunities for new and retrofit steel construction.
Clearly, whether your focus is earthquake engineering or other areas involving the plastic analysis and design of steel structures, this book offers you the practical authoritative support you need.