Manual of Stressed Skin Diaphragm Design

Part I: Design method and examples : Introduction The basic shear panel Design of panel assemblies Interaction of panels and stiff frames Irregular diaphragms Design tables for steel diaphragms Design examples Examples of actual buildings Summary of design expressions, tables of factors and symbols. Part II: Theory, tests and additional considerations : Derivation of the design expressions for the basic shear panel Design expressions for panel assemblies Interaction of panels and stiff frames Fasteners for stressed skin structures Diaphragms with openings Light gauge steel folded plate roofs Light gauge steel shells The use of diaphragm action to stabilise rafters and to replace bracing at the gable and eaves Diaphragms in multi-storey buildings Other considerations. Part III: Bibliography.