Structural steel handbook recommendation
Structural steel handbook recommendation
(OP)
I am a mechanical engineer by discipline. Most of my projects require some elementary design of structural elements to support equipment on roofs, slabs or from ceilings. Is there a handbook that helps with basic structural design without having complex calcs. For example, 2 1/2 inch angle iron with 1/2 inch threaded rod can safely support ( assuming adequate connection or support) approximately 150 pounds in tension (?). Any serious structural issue has to be handled by a competent professional but many applications are straightforward. When I first began my career, there were more "rules of thumb" than there are today.






RE: Structural steel handbook recommendation
Gerry
RE: Structural steel handbook recommendation
CISC (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction) I imagine there's a similar/equivalent american book.
good luck.