This book provides a complete design handbook for incorporating the diaphragm strength of sheeting and decking into the design of steel structures. It includes all the necessary theoretical and experimental work and provides many worked examples.
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.
