The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has released its new publication Design Guide 27, which gives guidance for the design of structural stainless steel.
The document is intended for engineers experienced in the design of carbon steel structural components but not specifically in the design of stainless steel structures. It is aligned with the design provisions set out in the 2010 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
The guide pertains to the design of structural hot-rolled or welded open sections like I-shaped members, channels and equal-leg angles. It also applies to rectangular and round hollow structural sections (HSS).
The guide pertains to the design of structural hot-rolled or welded open sections like I-shaped members, channels and equal-leg angles. It also applies to rectangular and round hollow structural sections (HSS).
The guide is applicable to austenitic, duplex and precipitation hardening stainless steel structural sections with a thickness of 1/8 in. (3mm) and greater. Just some of the topics covered include material behavior and selection, cross-section design, member design, connections and fabrication.
The guide is available for download at www.aisc.org.
The guide is available for download at www.aisc.org.