Roger L. Brockenbrough, P.E., is an engineering consultant and former Senior Research Consultant for U.S. Steel. He has authored numerous technical papers and books and has developed design standards for AASHTO, AISC, and ASTM. Roger is the recipient of Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service awards from both AISI and ASTM.
The late Frederick S. Merritt, P.E., F.ASCE, was a consulting engineer for many years with experience in building and bridge design, structural analysis, and construction management. He was the author or editor of many books.
Frederick S. Merritt (deceased) was a consulting engineer for many years, with experience in building and bridge design, structural analysis, and construction management. A Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Senior Member of ASTM, he was a former senior editor of Engineering News-Record and an author/editor of many books, including McGraw-Hill’s Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers and Structural Steel Designer’s Handbook.