Limit State Design of Steel Structures was published by Tata McGraw-Hill Education. The second edition of the book was published in 2014.
Synopsis
An ideal book for civil engineering students as well as consultants, Limit State Design of Steel Structures discusses the fundamentals of structural steel design. It is written in a simple yet detailed manner for better understanding of concepts. The basic characteristics of analysis and design, like safety, viability and economy of various structural elements are discussed in the book. Current practice and IS specifications are also specified. This is a good read for graduate and post graduate students, consultants and also the current practicing civil engineers.
Table of Contents
• General Considerations
• Loads (Actions)
• Plastic Analysis and Design
• Limit State Design Approach
• Simple Connections-Riveted, Bolted and Pinned Connections
• Simple Welded Connection
• Tension Members
• Compression Members
• Beams
• Members Under Combined Axial Load and Moments
• Column Bases and Caps
• Plate Girder
• Gantry Girders
• Eccentric and Moment
• Roof Trusses
• Appendices I Metallurgy of Steel
About the Author
S.K Duggal is a professor and head of Civil Engineering department at MNNIT, Allahabad. He has written many technical books. His books are popular amongst engineering students and professors.
