Metal Building Systems, Third Edition: Design and Specifications

by Alexander Newman

The industry-standard guide for the foundation design of metal building systems--fully updated for the latest codes and regulations "Metal Building Systems: Design and Specifications," Third Edition, offers valuable, unbiased information on pre-engineered buildings. Thoroughly updated for the recent revisions to the relevant building-code provisions, this new edition provides roof-to-foundation coverage of all metal building design tasks involved in specifying or evaluating metal building systems and explains critical considerations not covered in manufacturers' specifications. The book includes information on potential failures in metal building systems, advice on avoiding construction problems, and a look at leading-edge industry trends. NEW chapter on anchor bolts and embedments Major update to building renovation codes Step-by-step design examples for specifying metal buildings

609 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997