There are different types of bracing systems commonly used in multi-storey steel structures between orthogonally arranged beams and columns to transfer horizontal forces imposed on the structure.
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How to Choose Economical Steel Frames for Buildings and Structures?
There are various structural steel frame systems from which designers can choose the most economical type for specific building and structure construction.
Properties of Structural Steel for Design and Construction of Steel Structures
Design and construction of steel structures depends on the properties of structural structures. Different properties of steel and their importance in design and construction of steel structures are discussed.
14 Types of Rolled Steel Sections -Shapes, Sizes and Properties
Rolled steel sections are available in various forms for use in Steel Construction. Shapes, sizes and properties of these rolled steel sections are discussed.
Typical Joint Detailing of Steel Hollow Sections -Types of Joints
Typical Joint Detailing of Steel Hollow Sections Detailing of joints in steel structure is as much important as detailing of main structural members. Ultimately loads from structures are transferred to different structural members through joints. So, a good detailing of ...
GANTRY GIRDER DESIGN BASIS
Overhead travelling cranes are used in factories and workshops to lift heavy materials, equipments, etc and to carry them from one place to the other. These cranes are either hand operated or electrically operated. The crane consists of a bridge ...
Types and Design of Steel Chimney Structure
Steel chimneys are structures with tall, slender and tapering with circular cross sections. They are ideally suited for process work where a low thermal capacity required and short heat-up period. This article presents different types of steel chimneys are their ...
What are Methods of Steel Structure Design?
There are three different methods for design of steel structure, i.e. simple design, continuous design and semi-continuous steel design. Joints in structures have been assumed to behave as either pinned or rigid to render design calculations manageable. In simple design ...