Structural Steel Design: LRFD Method (Second Edition) [Hardcover]

Jack C. McCormac (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1995 | ISBN-10: 0065016270 | ISBN-13: 978-0065016277 | Edition: 2nd

PLEASE PROVIDE COURSE INFORMATIONThis well-known text has been fully updated to conform with AISC's 1993 LRFD Specification. While written primarily for undergraduates, this book will also help practicing engineers originally trained to use the ASD procedure to change to the LRFD method. The author has revised many of the existing end-of-chapter problems and has added several more. A problem-solving software package, included with each book, is tied to chapter exercises and allows students to specify parameters for particular problems and have the computer assist them.

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the undergraduate course in structural steel design using the Load and Resistance Factor Design Method (LRFD). The text also enables practicing engineers who have been trained to use the Allowable Stress Design procedure (ASD) to change easily to this more economical and realistic method for proportioning steel structures.

The book comes with problem-solving software tied to chapter exercises which allows student to specify parameters for particular problems and have the computer assist them. On-screen information about how to use the software and the significance of various problem parameters is featured. The second edition reflects the revised steel specifications (LRFD) of the American Institute of Steel Construction.

About the Author

Jack McCormac is Alumni Professor of Civil Engineering, Emeritus at Clemson University. He is the author of numerous textbooks in the field of civil engineering. His contributions to engineering education and the engineering profession have been recognized by many including the American Society for Engineering Education and the American Institute of Steel Construction. Professor McCormac belongs to the American Society of Civil Engineers and served as the principal civil engineering grader for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins College Publishers; 2nd edition (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0065016270
• ISBN-13: 978-0065016277
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,431,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for students and general reference, but..., February 7, 2008

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I. Marin "AndresC" (Colombia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Structural Steel Design (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I studied with this book in my years at the university. I was looking for a good reference book and I decided to buy this one. But when i went thru the chapters, I realized that all the topics are very student-oriented (as it's saying in the book's preface). I'm still looking for good advanced analysis and design book.
If you are an engineer, starting in the steel analysis and design, this is the book for you.
If your are an engineer looking for in-deep and advanced reference and explanations...look for another.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive book on steel construction, November 16, 2008

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H. Sezer Atamturktur (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Structural Steel Design (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

It has clear cohesive text but it can use a bit more examples. It is comprehensive and I did not see any errors. Overall great book, i benefited so much from it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, August 2, 2008

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Nada F. Al Fahad "M.Sc. (Civil)" (Safat, Kuwait) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Structural Steel Design (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I used the third edition of this book (LRFD) in my undergraduate and I used this edition for my graduate class. It is a great help for me as I am not a steel expert. I like it's simple form and the use of both LRFD and ASD in all examples.