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Facts for Steel Buildings
The Facts for Steel Buildings series provides important historical perspective and practical guidance on broad topics beyond the scope of AISC codes and specifications. PDF downloads of these documents are free to everyone.
Facts for Steel Buildings 1 - Fire
A general reference and primer, in convenient Q & A format, covering the basics of fire-related design topis for everyone from architects and building owners to structural engineers and construction professionals.
Authors
Richard G. Gewain, Nestor R. Iwankiw, and Farid Alfawakhiri
Facts for Steel Buildings 2 - Blast and Progressive Collapse
Information and guidance for the design of commercial and industrial buildings subjected to extraordinary loads and responses.
Authors
Kirk A. Marchand and Farid Alfawakhiri
Facts for Steel Buildings 3 - Earthquakes and Seismic Design
An introduction to the science of earthquakes and the basics of structural design for seismic force resistance.
Author
Ronald O. Hamburger
Facts for Steel Buildings 4 - Sound Isolation and Noise Control
A summary of the basics of sound isolation and noise control in steel building. More information and useful guidance can be found in AISC Design Guide 30, Sound Isolation and Nose Constrol in Steel Buildings.
Authors
Benjamin Markham and Eric Ungar
Facts for Steel Buildings 5 - Vibration
A summary of basic facts about vibration control in steel-framed structures. More information and useful guidance can be found in AISC Design Guide 11, Vibrations of Steel-Framed Structural Systems Due to Human Activity.
Authors
Thomas M. Murray, Eric E. Ungar, and D. Brad Davis