Analysis and Design of Steel and Composite Structures

This text offers a comprehensive introduction to the analysis and design of both steel and composite structures. It describes the fundamental behavior of steel and composite members and structures, as well as the current design criteria and procedures given in Australian standards AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100, AS 2327.1, Eurocode 4, and AISC-LRFD specifications. Featuring numerous step-by-step examples to illustrate the detailed analysis and design of steel and composite members and connections, this book provides a sound understanding of the behavior of structural members and systems.