Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction [Hardcover]

Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction discusses advancements in an area that has become an important construction material for buildings. The book addresses cutting-edge new technologies and design methods using cold-formed steel as a main structural material, and provides technical guidance on how to design and build sustainable and energy-efficient cold-formed steel buildings.

Part One of the book introduces the codes, specifications, and design methods for cold-formed steel structures, while Part Two provides computational analysis of cold-formed steel structures. Part Three examines the structural performance of cold-formed steel buildings and reviews the thermal performance, acoustic performance, fire protection, floor vibrations, and blast resistance of these buildings, with a final section reviewing innovation and sustainability in cold-formed steel construction.

• Addresses building sciences issues and provides performance solutions for cold-formed buildings
• Provides guidance for using the next generation design method, computational tools, and technologies
• Edited by an experienced researcher and educator with significant knowledge on new developments in cold-formed steel construction

Chapter 1 - Introduction to recent trends in cold-formed steel construction

Larry W. Williams, Steel Framing Industry Association, USA

Part One: Codes, Specifications and Design Methods for Cold-formed Steel Structures

Chapter 2 - Recent code development and design specification for cold-formed steel structures

Cheng Yu, University of North Texas, USA

Chapter 3 - AISI design procedures and practical examples for cold-formed steel structures

Cheng Yu, University of Nortlt