Newly Revised SJI Technical Digest Discusses Joist, Joist Girder Moment Frames
The Steel Joist Institute releases "Design of Lateral Load Resisting Frames Using Steel Joists and Joists Girders"
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Technical Digest No. 11, the latest in the Steel Joist Institute's series of publications, illustrates procedures for the structural engineer to properly analyze, design and specify open web steel joist and Joist Girder moment frames to resist wind and seismic lateral loads. The design methodology provided is limited to single-story structures subjected to wind and seismic loads; however, the design procedures are applicable to multi-story moment frames subjected to wind loads.
This 120-page second edition, written by James M. Fisher, Ph.D., P.E., Perry S. Green, Ph.D., and Joseph J. Pote, P.E., is an extensive update of the previously issued Technical Digest No. 11 on joist and Joist Girder moment frames. The digest covers the importance of the relationship between the specifying professional and the joist manufacturer, describes the analysis requirements for modeling the moment frame and provides design methodology for lateral wind loads and seismic loads. It also shows how to properly design and detail the connections and lateral bracing. There is an extensive discussion on the specification of loads and other design requirements that the specifying professional needs to provide to the joist manufacturer. Two detailed design examples are contained in the digest.
Technical Digest No. 11 is another addition to the series of SJI publications designed to give readers information regarding application and usage of steel joists and Joist Girders. These technical digests highlight specific areas of design and/or application for the benefit of architects, building inspectors, building officials, designers, engineers, erectors, students and others.
Technical Digest No. 11 sells for $25 plus $5 for regular handling and shipping within the continental United States. To order a hardcopy, download an electronic copy or download an order form, visit www.steeljoist.org.
Besides setting standards for the steel joist industry, the Steel Joist Institute works closely with major building code bodies throughout the country, helping to develop code regulations regarding steel joists and Joist Girders. The institute also invests thousands of dollars in ongoing research related to steel joists and Joist Girders and offers a complete library of publications and other training and research aids. The Steel Joist Institute is a not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www.steeljoist.org.
