Architecture and construction in steel

Preface. Contributors. Introduction. Part 1: History of iron and steel construction. The nineteenth century. The twentieth century. Part 2: Materials. Properties of steel. Structural steel components for buildings. Steel sheet and strip. Stainless and related steels. Nature of corrosion. Anti-corrosion measures. Fire protection. Part 3: Principles of steel framing. The architecture of steel. Basic theory of framing. Multiple bay single-storey buildings. Floor framing and services above and below floors. Multi-storey frames. Tall structures. Composite floors and structures. Transfer structures. Foundation structures. Atria. Tensile structures. Part 4: Steel construction. Structural connections for steel work. Fabrication and erection. Tolerances and movements in building frames. Insertion and strengthening of steel frames and upgrading facades. Part 5: Secondary steel elements. Principles of cladding. Heavy and lightweight cladding. Window walls and rain screen facades. Decking and built up roofing. Fastenings. Metal stud work and lath. Metal windows and louvres, cills and lintels. Metal door frames, screens and security. Staircases and balustrades. Gutters, downpipes and overflows. Decorative iron and steel. Part 6: Outstanding contemporary steel architecture. The last 25 years. Structural steel design awards. Futures. Appendices: Relevant codes, standards and general publications. Advisory services for the steel construction industry. Index of architects. Index of buildings. Subject index.