Steel Structures

  1. Analysis and Design of Tension Members
    1. Behavior Under Axial Tension
      1. Load Transfer Mechanisms
        1. Stress Distribution
          1. Elastic Behavior
            1. Plastic Behavior
            2. Limit States for Tension Members
              1. Yielding on Gross Section
                1. Gross Section Area
                  1. Yield Stress
                    1. Design Equations
                    2. Fracture on Net Section
                      1. Net Section Area
                        1. Ultimate Tensile Stress
                          1. Design Equations
                          2. Block Shear Rupture
                            1. Failure Mechanism
                              1. Critical Sections
                                1. Design Equations
                              2. Net Area Calculations
                                1. Bolt Holes and Deductions
                                  1. Staggered Hole Patterns
                                    1. Chain Rule for Staggered Holes
                                      1. Effective Net Area
                                        1. Shear Lag Effects
                                          1. Reduction Factor U
                                          2. Design Procedures
                                            1. Section Selection Process
                                              1. Design Examples
                                                1. Connection Considerations
                                                2. Special Tension Members
                                                  1. Threaded Rods
                                                    1. Design Considerations
                                                      1. Connection Details
                                                      2. Eyebars
                                                        1. Proportioning Requirements
                                                          1. Pin Connection Design
                                                          2. Cable Systems
                                                            1. Wire Rope
                                                              1. Structural Cables
                                                            2. Serviceability Considerations
                                                              1. Deflection Limits
                                                                1. Vibration Control
                                                                  1. Fatigue Considerations

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                                                                4. Design Philosophies and Load Considerations

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                                                                6. Analysis and Design of Compression Members