Includes bibliographical references (pages 673-676) and index.

Introduction --
Part I Fundamental Functions of Structures --
Chapter 1 Investigation of Forces, Force Systems, Loading, and Reactions --
1.1 Properties of Forces --
1.2 Static Equilibrium --
1.3 Force Components and Combinations --
1.4 Graphical Analysis of Concurrent Force Systems --
1.5 Algebraic Analysis of Nonconcurrent Force Systems --
1.6 Laws of Equilibrium --
1.7 Loads and Reactive Forces --
1.8 Load Sources --
1.9 Load Combinations --
1.10 Determination of Design Loads --
1.11 Design Methods --
Chapter 2 Investigation of Axial Force Actions --
2.1 Forces and Stresses --
2.2 Deformation --
2.3 Suspension Cables --
2.4 Funicular Arches --
2.5 Graphical Analysis of Planar Trusses --
2.6 Algebraic Analysis of Planar Trusses --
2.7 Cable-Stayed Structures --
2.8 Compression Members --
Chapter 3 Investigation of Structures for Shear and Bending --
3.1 Direct Shear Stress --
3.2 Shear in Beams --
3.3 Bending Moments in Beams --
3.4 Sense of Bending in Beams --
3.5 Tabulated Values for Beam Behavior --
3.6 Development of Bending Resistance --
3.7 Shear Stress in Beams --
3.8 Continuous and Restrained Beams --
3.9 Members Experiencing Compression Plus Bending --
3.10 Rigid Frames --
3.11 Buckling of Beams --
3.12 Second-Order Analysis --
3.13 Computer Software for Structural Analysis --
Chapter 4 Structural Systems and Planning --
4.1 General Considerations for Structural Systems --
4.2 Shear Wall and Diaphragm Structural System --
4.3 Braced Frame Systems --
4.4 Moment Frame Systems --
4.5 Wood Construction --
4.6 Steel Construction --
4.7 Concrete Construction --
Part II Wood Construction --
Chapter 5 Wood Spanning Elements --
5.1 Structural Lumber. 5.2 Reference Design Values for Allowable Stress Design --
5.3 Design Controls for Load and Resistance Factor Design --
5.4 Design for Bending --
5.5 Beam Shear --
5.6 Bearing --
5.7 Deflection --
5.8 Behavior Considerations for LRFD --
5.9 Joists and Rafters --
5.10 Decking for Roofs and Floors --
5.11 Plywood --
5.12 Glued-Laminated Products --
5.13 Wood Fiber Products --
5.14 Assembled Wood Structural Products --
Chapter 6 Wood Columns --
6.1 Slenderness Ratio for Columns --
6.2 Compression Capacity of Simple Solid Columns, ASD Method --
6.3 Column Load Capacity, LRFD Method --
6.4 Stud Wall Construction --
6.5 Columns with Bending --
Chapter 7 Connections for Wood structures --
7.1 Bolted Joints --
7.2 Nailed Joints --
7.3 Plywood Gussets --
7.4 Investigation of Connections, LRFD Method --
7.5 Formed Steel Framing Elements --
Part III Steel Construction --
Chapter 8 Steel Structural Products --
8.1 Design Methods for Steel Structures --
8.2 Materials for Steel Products --
8.3 Types of Steel Structural Products --
Chapter 9 Steel Beams and Framing Elements --
9.1 Factors in Beam Design --
9.2 Inelastic Versus Elastic Behavior --
9.3 Nominal Moment Capacity of Steel Beams --
9.4 Design for Bending --
9.5 Design of Beams for Buckling Failure --
9.6 Shear in Steel Beams --
9.7 Deflection of Beams --
9.8 Safe Load Tables --
9.9 Steel Trusses --
9.10 Manufactured Trusses for Flat Spans --
9.11 Decks with Steel Framing --
9.12 Concentrated Load Effects on Beams --
Chapter 10 Steel Columns and Frames --
10.1 Column Shapes --
10.2 Column Slenderness and End Conditions --
10.3 Safe Axial Loads for Steel Columns --
10.4 Design of Steel Columns --
10.5 Columns with Bending --
10.6 Column Framing and Connections --
Chapter 11 Bolted Connections for Steel Structures --
11.1 Bolted Connections. 11.2 Design of a Bolted Connection --
11.3 Bolted Framing Connections --
11.4 Bolted Truss Connections --
Chapter 12 Light-Gage Formed Steel Structures --
12.1 Light-Gage Steel Products --
12.2 Light-Gage Steel Decks --
12.3 Light-Gage Steel Systems --
Part IV Concrete Construction --
Chapter 13 Reinforced Concrete Structures --
13.1 General Considerations --
13.2 General Application of Strength Methods --
13.3 Beams: Ultimate Strength Method --
13.4 Beams in Site-Cast Systems --
13.5 Spanning Slabs --
13.6 Shear in Beams --
13.7 Development Length for Reinforcement --
13.8 Deflection Control --
Chapter 14 Flat-Spanning Concrete Systems --
14.1 Slab-and-Beam Systems --
14.2 General Considerations for Beams --
Chapter 15 Concrete Columns and Compression Members --
15.1 Effects of Compression Force --
15.2 General Considerations for Concrete Columns --
15.3 Design Methods and Aids for Concrete Columns --
15.4 Special Considerations for Concrete Columns --
Chapter 16 Foundations --
16.1 Shallow Bearing Foundations --
16.2 Wall Footings --
16.3 Column Footings --
16.4 Pedestals --
Part V Structural Systems for Buildings --
Chapter 17 General Considerations for Building Structures --
17.1 Choice of Building Construction --
17.2 Structural Design Standards --
17.3 Structural Design Process --
17.4 Development of Structural Systems --
Chapter 18 Building One --
18.1 General Considerations --
18.2 Design of the Wood Structure for Gravity Loads --
18.3 Design for Lateral Loads --
18.4 Alternative Steel and Masonry Structure --
18.5 Alternative Truss Roof --
18.6 Foundations --
Chapter 19 Building Two --
19.1 Design for Gravity Loads --
19.2 Design for Lateral Loads --
19.3 Alternative Steel and Masonry Structure --
Chapter 20 Building Three --
20.1 General Considerations --
20.2 Structural Alternatives. 20.3 Design of the Steel Structure --
20.4 Alternative Floor Construction with Trusses --
20.5 Design of the Trussed Bent for Wind --
20.6 Considerations for a Steel Rigid Frame --
20.7 Considerations for a Masonry Wall Structure --
20.8 The Concrete Structure --
20.9 Design of the Foundations --
Appendix A Properties of Sections --
A.1 Centroids --
A.2 Moment of Inertia --
A.3 Transferring Moments of Inertia --
A.4 Miscellaneous Properties --
A.5 Tables of Properties of Sections --

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