Until recently the working stress method was used for the design of steel structures. This has now been replaced by the more rational limit state method. The Indian national code IS:800 for the design of steel structures was revised in 2007 to incorporate the limit state method. This book is aimed at training the students in using IS: 800-2007 for designing steel structures using the limit state method. The author explains the provisions of code in simple language and illustrated the design procedure with a large number of problems

Contents
1. Introduction
2. Principles of Limit State Design
3. Bolted Connections
4. Welded Connections
5. Design of Tension Members
6. Design of Compression Members
7. Design of Beams
8. Design of Bolted Beam Connections
9. Design of Welded Beam Connnections
10. Design of Plate Girders
11. Design of Gantry Girders
12. Design of Roof Trusses
Appendix
Index