Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams

A comprehensive study guide for engineers preparing for the Civil PE and Structural SE exams, specifically focusing on the design and analysis of structural steel. The text transitions from a historical overview of metal standardization and the development of ASTM designations to the practical application of modern engineering codes like AISC 360-10. It explains the two primary methodologies used in the field: Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Strength Design (ASD), illustrating their differences through factored load combinations. Detailed chapters address the mechanics of tension members, exploring critical concepts such as gross versus net area, shear lag factors, and ductile failure limit states. By combining theoretical formulas with step-by-step example problems, the manual serves as both a classroom text and a professional reference for mastering steel member design.Get the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Steel-Design-Civil-Structural-Exams/dp/1591264839?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=f222eceae204b110116f570d9e79382f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlYou can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/