Steel structures – Structural elements – Structural design – Design methods – Design calculations and computing – Detailing – Chapter LIMIT STATE DESIGN – Limit state design principles – Limit states for steel design – Working and factored loads – Stability limit states – Structural integrity – Serviceability limit state deflection – Design strength of materials – Design methods for buildings – Chapter MATERIALS – Structural steel properties – Design considerations – Steel sections – Section properties – Chapter BEAMS – Types and uses – Beam loads – Classification of beam cross-sections – Bending stresses and moment capacity – Deflection of beams – Beam connections – Examples of beam design – Compound beams – Crane beams – Purlins – Sheeting rails – Chapter PLATE GIRDERS – Design considerations – Behaviour of a plate girder – Design to BS : Part – Design of a plate girder – Design utilizing tension field action – Chapter TENSION MEMBERS – Uses, types and design considerations – End connections .
