Boake, Terri Meyer. <br/><br/>
Understanding steel design :  an architectural design manual / 
Terri Meyer Boake ; with technical illustrations by Vincent Hui. 
 - Basel, Switzerland :  Birkhaer ;,  2012. 
 - 244 p. :  ill. (chiefly col.), plans (some col.) ;  31 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-237) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>ch. 1. The transformative nature of steel construction -- ch. 2. The materiality of steel -- ch. 3. Connections and framing techniques -- ch. 4. Fabrication, erection and the implications on design -- ch. 5. AESS : its history and development -- ch. 6. AESS : design and detailing -- ch. 7. Coatings, finishes and fire protection -- ch. 8. Curved steel -- ch. 9. Advanced framing systems : diagrids -- ch. 10. Castings -- ch. 11. Tension systems and spaceframes -- ch. 12. Steel and glazing systems -- ch. 13. Advanced framing systems : steel and timber -- ch. 14. Steel and sustainability -- ch. 15. Steel in temporary exhibition buildings. 
<br/><br/> Understanding Steel Design treats all the classic themes, problems and solutions of materials and construction methods, supporting structure and shell, elements and connections, fire prevention and sustainability. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>3034602693 (alk. paper) 9783034602693 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012419723 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Architectural design--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Building, Iron and steel.<br/>Steel, Structural.<br/>Structural design.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TA684  / .B593 2012