Metal Building Systems, Third Edition: Design and Specifications 3rd Edition

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. Thisis 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