Structural Design of Steelwork to EN 1993 and EN 1994

This book gives an ideal introduction to designing of the new Eurocode specification for civil and structural engineering students, technicians and professionals. Covering Eurocode 3 (Steel Structural Design) and Eurocode 4 (Design of Composite steel) and using worked examples, this book provides a practical way of understanding and complying with the steel Eurocodes in preparation for their introduction in 2010. It includes guidance to structural design based on information in Eurocode 3 and 4. It helps you understand the rules for material properties, durability, structural analysis and design. There is practical design backed up with basic theory and extended to current developments.