Author Description
The fourth complete revision of the Code of Standard Practice of the American Institute of Steel Construction. Covers materials, plans, drawings, fabrication, delivery, erection, etc. Saddle-stitched booklet.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This document establishes the industry-standard rules and practices governing the design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel for buildings and bridges. The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) provides this framework to ensure consistency, safety, and contractual clarity between engineers, fabricators, and erectors. It serves as the primary reference for defining the responsibilities and technical requirements inherent in steel construction projects.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Specifications for structural steel materials and quality standards
- Protocols for contract documents, plans, and shop drawings
- Guidelines for fabrication tolerances and shop assembly
- Procedures for delivery, site storage, and field erection
Scope Limits
- Does not provide structural design calculations or load-bearing formulas
- Does not cover specialized non-building steel applications
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Industry professionals and structural engineers regard this document as the definitive regulatory text for steel construction projects in the United States. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for practitioners rather than general audiences.
Page Count:
56
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
American Institute of Steel Construction
ISBN-10:
005006133X
ISBN-13:
9780050061336
Construction
Reference
Technical Standards
Engineering