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Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

(OP)
Can anyone recommend a good design book for LRFD 3rd. edition? I know it is outdated, but that is the current steel reference for the local codes I am working with.

RE: Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

Salmon & Johnson- considered by many the "bible" of steel design.
 

RE: Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

Depends on what you want.  S&J is probably the best if you're interested in a complete approach with underlying derivations.  If you're just interested in explanation of how to apply the Spec., then some of the simpler books, such as Segui, McCormac, etc. might be quicker.

As a side note, I'm hoping that someone will step up and write a GOOD advanced steel textbook soon, to replace the current SJ&M which is almost entirely a quick modification of previous editions with equations updated.  They're lacking coverage of key topics and have outdated focus.  

Anybody have a suggestion for a similar, but updated book?  One with lots of derivations, references to underlying research, etc.

RE: Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

(OP)
I am new at LRFD so I guess the S&J would be sufficient. The basic focus would be implementing the frame stability requirements of Chapter C.

Thanks for your responses.

RE: Can anyone recommend a good LRFD design book?

S&J is a great text. I prefer Segui's. It's really straight forward with a lot of step-by-step examples. It's well written and well-organized and is written so that it's very easy to understand. Also does a good job of referencing appropriate code sections during discussions of various topics as well as throughout the design examples.

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