Structural Drafting: A practical guide to drafting and detailing methods for structural steel work
This practical handbook offers hands-on guidance for drafting and detailing steel structures. It presents clear instructions and reference information that help readers produce accurate drawings and specifications.
What you’ll experience:
- Step-by-step methods for detailing, with a focus on practical, real-world applications
- Guidance on bolts, nuts, washers, loops, eye bars, and upsets, including size and fit considerations
- Use of tables and standard dimensions to support safe, efficient design and fabrication
- Notes on drafting room practices, material notation, and record-keeping for projects
Ideal for students and professionals who want grounded, applicable instruction in structural drafting and detailing.