Metal Building Systems 3E (PB‪)‬

The most complete, up-to-date metal building systems guide

Fully revised for the latest building codes and industry trends, Metal Building Systems, Third Edition, explains how to select, specify, and design preengineered buildings with confidence. In this book, a practicing structural engineer goes beyond manufacturer-supplied specifications to provide impartial and objective information that can save you money and time.

A new chapter on anchor bolts and embedments, many new illustrations, plus new and updated design examples, are included in this practical reference. End-of-chapter review questions reinforce the material presented. This is an essential resource for architects, engineers, construction specifiers, design professionals, facility managers, building officials, and contractors working with metal building systems.

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE INCLUDES:

Structural loads and design methods

Structural system selection criteria

Primary framing

Secondary framing: girts and purlins

Metal roofing

Wall materials

Insulation

The process of buying a metal building

Common problems and failures

Lateral drift and vertical deflections

Foundation design

Anchor bolts and embedments

Current design trends

Reroofing and renovations

Specifying crane buildings

Avoiding construction problems