Ulrich Muller ... 192 pages
- Publisher: Whittles Publishing; (January, 2011) ...
Language: English -
ASIN: B00Y4QLLYA by Amazon Digital Services ...
This book deals with the use of aluminium for structural and
non-structural applications and provides an introduction to designing
structures made from aluminium or aluminium alloy elements. It comprises
a ready reference to the material properties and behaviour of
aluminium, and its use in structural design. In the context of information about the material itself, fabrication,
structural design and corrosion, structural analysis, serviceability,
element design and fatigue the author considers the strengths of
designing with aluminium alloy members and how any weaknesses can be
overcome. Reference is made throughout to EN 1999, Eurocode 9, and its
design methods are discussed and illustrated. With most of its structural strength properties close to steel and with
consideration for the special properties of aluminium alloys, there is
considerable scope to make better use of this material in construction.
Many years of working with aluminium have provided the author with the
knowledge to avoid pitfalls and problems in design, fabrication and
protection of structures, thus avoiding costly remedial work.
