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The third edition of this bestselling book now contains references to both Eurocodes and British Standards. New and revised worked examples are included, and clear sections on sustainability, composite columns and local buckling have been added. References have been fully updated and include useful website addresses. The initial chapters of Steel Structures: Practical Design Studies cover the essentials of structural engineering and structural steel design. The remainder of the book is dedicated to a detailed examination of the analysis and design of selected types of structures, presenting complex designs in an understandable and user-friendly way. These structures include a range of single and multi-storey buildings, floor systems and wide-span buildings. Emphasis is placed on practical design with a view to helping undergraduate students and newly qualified engineers bridge the gap between academic study and work in the design office. Practising engineers who need a refresher course on up-to-date methods of design and analysis will also find the book useful.

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The late Tom MacGinley had extensive international experience of structural steel design. He had a reputation for clarity in his explanation of structural engineering theory coupled with a down-to-earth approach to its practical applications. Dr Hassan Al-Nageim is a course leader and Reader in Structural Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University.

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