Civil Engineering Association

This publication is intended to provide practising engineers and students with a guide to meeting the requirements of BS 5950-1: 2000 Structural use of steelwork in building[1] and contains worked examples that have been prepared to give a detailed indication of the process of designing members to this Code. The worked examples deal with all the main checks required by the Code and point out those which will normally be critical in design. The emphasis has been to illustrate the points in the Code rather than attempt to match practical cases exactly.
In addition to the design of simple elements, a number of frames and combinations of members have been included. Generally, the solutions illustrated are aimed at the most economical use of steel but it is emphasized that other solutions may be equally acceptable. No consideration has been given to factors governing erection and fabrication; the considerations of these factors and the standardization of sizes may well lead to solutions with better overall economy.
Unless otherwise stated, the clause and table numbers given in the right-hand margin of the examples refer to BS 5950-1:2000[1]. Where a reference is made to a page in “Vol 1” this refers to Steelwork design to BS 5950-1:2000 – Volume 1 Section properties member capacities[2], commonly known as the “Blue Book”.