Variations in Mechanical Properties
Tensile properties of structural steel may vary from specified minimum values. Product specifications generally require that properties of the material […]
Structural Analysis
Unsymmetrical Bending
When the plane of loads acting transversely on a beam does not contain any of the beams axes of symmetry, the
Types of Welds
The main types of welds used for structural steel are fillet, groove, plug, and slot. The most commonly used weld
Types of Structural Members and Supports
Structural members are usually classified according to the principal stresses induced by loads that the members are intended to support. Axial-force
Types of Trusses
Figure 13.3 shows some of the common trusses used for bridges. Pratt trusses have diagonals sloping downward toward the center and
Types of Supports for Plane Structures
Supports are used to attach structures to the ground or other bodies, thereby restricting their movements under the action of
Types of Loads
Loads are forces that act or may act on a structure. For the purpose of predicting the resulting behavior of
Types of Arches
In the most natural type of arch, the horizontal component of each reaction, or thrust, is carried into a buttress, which
Tubing for Structural Applications
Structural tubing is being used more frequently in modern construction (Art. 6.30). It is often preferred to other steel members