A practical reference for engineers and builders working with structural steel
This portable handbook compiles tables, rules, data, and formulae for designing with structural steel manufactured by Cambria Steel.
It covers standard shapes, weights, safe loads, and practical guidelines used by engineers, architects, builders, and mechanics.
Inside you’ll find sections on I-beams, channels, angles, bulb beams, plate girders, and more, plus how to estimate weights, cut lengths, and apply standard dimensions. The book also includes notes on reinforced concrete floors, fireproofing, and other construction details that arise in everyday practice.
- Standard proportions and dimensions for beams, channels, and angles
- Safe loads, moments, and deflection considerations for common shapes
- Weights, areas, and properties of rolled sections with practical calculations
- Guidance on cutting to length, ordering by weight or thickness, and applying tables
Ideal for readers who need reliable, built-in references for steel construction, shop calculations, and project planning.