Seismic Design of Steel Moment-Resisting Frames, LRFD Method

SEISMIC DESIGN OF STEEL MOMENT-RESISTING FRAMES, LRFD METHOD. By Charles K. Erdey, S.E.

A book to help you getting acquainted with the seismic design principles and methodology established by the 97 Uniform Building Code that is also reflected in the IBC 2000 code for designing members and seismic connections. The book uses an actual project to demonstrate how to comply with the provisions of the 97 Uniform Building Code, the latest AISC LRFD Manual of Steel Construction, 2nd Edition and its Seismic Provisions. The material is presented in a concise, to-the-point manner ready to apply to the project on hand.

Supported by structural details and diagrams 120 pages.