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This ANSI-approved specification is the first edition to incorporate both allowable stress design (ASD) and load and resistance factor design (LRFD) methods. The design provisions for single angles and hollow structural sections are also included. Dual-units format provides for both U.S. customary and S.I. units. (2MB, 256 pages) Related Documents AISC/AISI Standard Definitions for Use in the Design of Steel Structures This document is essentially a glossary of terms used in the standards produced by AISC and AISI, including the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. (ANSI/AISC 360-05) (261kB, 11 pages) Cross Reference List Cross references the new 2005 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings table of contents to the corresponding sections, where applicable, of past specifications. Cross references are given to the five standards that the 2005 Specification replaces. (46kB, 8 pages) Comparison of 2005 ANSI/AISC 360-05 to 1999 LRFD Specification Provisions This document provides a comparison of the LRFD provisions in the 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings to the 1999 LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. (131kB, 24 pages) Comparison of 2005 ANSI/AISC 360-05 to 1989 ASD Specification This document provides a comparison of the ASD provisions in the 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings to the 1989 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design. (388kB, 32 pages) Basic Design Values Based upon the 2005 AISC specification, these two 5x8 cards distill out only the typically needed and used information. With these cards, one can perform simplified analysis and design all typical beams, columns, braces, tension members, and connections. These cards cover W-shapes, channels, hollow structural sections, pipe, bolts, welds and connected parts. Both ASD and LRFD are covered. (121kB, 4 pages) Copyright Permission Letter The copyright permission letter can be used to have additional copies of the 2005 Specification and Commentary made at your local print shop - just fill in the date at the top. (187K, 1 page) Revisions to the Specification A listing of errata to the 2005 AISC Specificaiton for Structural for Steel Buildings is provided on the Freepubs page, Revisions to AISC Publications. Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05) This ANSI-approved specification is a companion to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-05) that extends coverage to the connection detailing and member design requirements for structural steel and composite structural steel and reinforced concrete systems in high-seismic applications. This new standard, dated March 9, 2005, replaces and updates the 2002 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings as well as incorporating provisions for two new systems: buckling-restrained braced frames and special plate shear walls. Supplement No. 1 , dated November 16, 2005, is incorporated into the new seismic provisions which affects only the section on ordinary concentrically braced frames (OCBF). (5.2MB, 330 pages ) Related Documents Copyright Permission Letter The copyright permission letter can be used to have additional copies of the 2005 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings including Supplement No. 1 and commentary made at your local print shop - just fill in the date at the top. (59kB, 1 page) SPErrata This is a list of the errata contained in the third printing of the 1st Edition Seismic Design Manual, which includes errata to the 2005 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (ANSI/AISC 358-05) This standard has been developed by the AISC Connection Prequalification Review Panel in accordance with Appendix P of the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05). The connections have been prequalified for use in special and intermediate steel moment frames, without the need for additional testing. The standard currently addresses three types of connections - the reduced beam section (RBS) connection, the bolted unstiffened extended end plate (BUEP) connection, and the bolted stiffened extended end plate (BSEP) connection. (1.2MB, 90 pages) Related Documents Supplement No. 1 to Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (ANSI/AISC 358-05s1-09) This supplement to the 2005 standard, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications, modifies an existing prequalified moment connection and adds three new prequalified moment connections. The principal additions contained in the supplement may be summarized as follows: Bolted unstiffened extended end plate (BUEEP) moment connections and bolted stiffened extended end plate (BSEEP) moment connections have been prequalified for SMFs with concrete structural slabs, subject to the requirements of Chapter 6. Bolted flange plate (BFP) moment connections are prequalified per Chapter 7. Welded unreinforced flange-welded web (WUF-W) moment connections are prequalified per Chapter 8. Kaiser bolted bracket (KBB) moment connections are prequalified per Chapter 9. (925 kB, 68 pages) Patent Holder Statement The Preface of ASNI/AISC 358-05s1 discusses the possibility that implementation of this standard may require use of subject matter covered by patent rights. More specifically, this refers to the use of the Kaiser bolted bracket (KBB) moment connection, for which the patent holder has filed this statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. (63kB, 2 pages) Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303-05) The Code provides a framework for a common understanding of the acceptable standards when contracting for structural steel. As such, it is useful for everyone associated with construction in structural steel. Unless specific provisions to the contrary are contained in the contract documents, the existing trade practices that are contained herein are considered to be the standard custom and usage of the industry and are thereby incorporated into the relationships between the parties to a contract. (591kB, 80 pages) RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts The Specification covers the design of bolted joints and the installation & inspection of fastener assemblies in structural steel connections. (831kB, 94 pages) Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/AISC N690-06) This AISC standard, Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/AISC N690-06), dated September 20, 2006, includes both the load and resistance factor design and allowable strength design methods of design, and is a supplement to the AISC 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The document applies to the design of safety-related steel structures and steel elements in nuclear facilities and replaces ANSI/AISC N690L-03 and ANSI/AISC N690-94 (R2004). It has been approved by the AISC Committee on Specifications and it is ANSI-accredited. Out-of-date N690 standards are available upon request. Please contact Solutions@aisc.org for more information.

Nearly all of AISC's current specifications and codes are available for download as a PDF.

Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-05)
This specification provides the generally applicable requirements for the design and construction of structural steel buildings and other structures. This ANSI-approved specification is the first edition to incorporate both allowable stress design (ASD) and load and resistance factor design (LRFD) methods. The design provisions for single angles and hollow structural sections are also included. Dual-units format provides for both U.S. customary and S.I. units. (2MB, 256 pages)

Related Documents
AISC/AISI Standard Definitions for Use in the Design of Steel Structures
This document is essentially a glossary of terms used in the standards produced by AISC and AISI, including the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. (ANSI/AISC 360-05) (261kB, 11 pages)
Cross Reference List
Cross references the new 2005 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings table of contents to the corresponding sections, where applicable, of past specifications. Cross references are given to the five standards that the 2005 Specification replaces. (46kB, 8 pages)
Comparison of 2005 ANSI/AISC 360-05 to 1999 LRFD Specification Provisions
This document provides a comparison of the LRFD provisions in the 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings to the 1999 LRFD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. (131kB, 24 pages)
Comparison of 2005 ANSI/AISC 360-05 to 1989 ASD Specification
This document provides a comparison of the ASD provisions in the 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings to the 1989 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design. (388kB, 32 pages)
Basic Design Values
Based upon the 2005 AISC specification, these two 5x8 cards distill out only the typically needed and used information. With these cards, one can perform simplified analysis and design all typical beams, columns, braces, tension members, and connections. These cards cover W-shapes, channels, hollow structural sections, pipe, bolts, welds and connected parts. Both ASD and LRFD are covered. (121kB, 4 pages)
Copyright Permission Letter
The copyright permission letter can be used to have additional copies of the 2005 Specification and Commentary made at your local print shop - just fill in the date at the top. (187K, 1 page)
Revisions to the Specification
A listing of errata to the 2005 AISC Specificaiton for Structural for Steel Buildings is provided on the Freepubs page, Revisions to AISC Publications.

Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05)
This ANSI-approved specification is a companion to the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-05) that extends coverage to the connection detailing and member design requirements for structural steel and composite structural steel and reinforced concrete systems in high-seismic applications. This new standard, dated March 9, 2005, replaces and updates the 2002 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings as well as incorporating provisions for two new systems: buckling-restrained braced frames and special plate shear walls. Supplement No. 1 , dated November 16, 2005, is incorporated into the new seismic provisions which affects only the section on ordinary concentrically braced frames (OCBF). (5.2MB, 330 pages )

Related Documents
Copyright Permission Letter
The copyright permission letter can be used to have additional copies of the 2005 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings including Supplement No. 1 and commentary made at your local print shop - just fill in the date at the top. (59kB, 1 page)
SPErrata
This is a list of the errata contained in the third printing of the 1st Edition Seismic Design Manual, which includes errata to the 2005 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings.

Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (ANSI/AISC 358-05)
This standard has been developed by the AISC Connection Prequalification Review Panel in accordance with Appendix P of the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-05). The connections have been prequalified for use in special and intermediate steel moment frames, without the need for additional testing. The standard currently addresses three types of connections - the reduced beam section (RBS) connection, the bolted unstiffened extended end plate (BUEP) connection, and the bolted stiffened extended end plate (BSEP) connection. (1.2MB, 90 pages)

Related Documents

Supplement No. 1 to Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications (ANSI/AISC 358-05s1-09)
This supplement to the 2005 standard, Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications, modifies an existing prequalified moment connection and adds three new prequalified moment connections. The principal additions contained in the supplement may be summarized as follows:
Bolted unstiffened extended end plate (BUEEP) moment connections and bolted stiffened extended end plate (BSEEP) moment connections have been prequalified for SMFs with concrete structural slabs, subject to the requirements of Chapter 6.
Bolted flange plate (BFP) moment connections are prequalified per Chapter 7.
Welded unreinforced flange-welded web (WUF-W) moment connections are prequalified per Chapter 8.
Kaiser bolted bracket (KBB) moment connections are prequalified per Chapter 9. (925 kB, 68 pages)
Patent Holder Statement
The Preface of ASNI/AISC 358-05s1 discusses the possibility that implementation of this standard may require use of subject matter covered by patent rights. More specifically, this refers to the use of the Kaiser bolted bracket (KBB) moment connection, for which the patent holder has filed this statement of willingness to grant a license under these rights on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms and conditions to applicants desiring to obtain such a license. (63kB, 2 pages)

Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings and Bridges (AISC 303-05)
The Code provides a framework for a common understanding of the acceptable standards when contracting for structural steel. As such, it is useful for everyone associated with construction in structural steel. Unless specific provisions to the contrary are contained in the contract documents, the existing trade practices that are contained herein are considered to be the standard custom and usage of the industry and are thereby incorporated into the relationships between the parties to a contract. (591kB, 80 pages)

RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts
The Specification covers the design of bolted joints and the installation & inspection of fastener assemblies in structural steel connections. (831kB, 94 pages)

Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/AISC N690-06)
This AISC standard, Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (ANSI/AISC N690-06), dated September 20, 2006, includes both the load and resistance factor design and allowable strength design methods of design, and is a supplement to the AISC 2005 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings. The document applies to the design of safety-related steel structures and steel elements in nuclear facilities and replaces ANSI/AISC N690L-03 and ANSI/AISC N690-94 (R2004). It has been approved by the AISC Committee on Specifications and it is ANSI-accredited.

Out-of-date N690 standards are available upon request. Please contact Solutions@aisc.org for more information.