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J. RANDOLPH KISSELL and ROBERT L. FERRY, both registered professional engineers, are the founders of The TGB Partnership, a consulting firm specializing in aluminum structural design. They were previously the engineering manager and general manager, respectively, of Conservatek Industries, Inc. During their careers they have been responsible for the design of over 1,000 aluminum structures, including many of the large clear space frames pictured in this book. Mr. Kissell is a member of the Aluminum Association's Engineering and Design Task Force and Advisory Committee, responsible for writing the Specifications for Aluminum Structures. Mr. Ferry is a member of the American Petroleum Institute's Committee on Evaporation Loss Measurement, which includes in its purview the effectiveness of aluminum roofs on the reduction of air emissions from petroleum storage tanks.

What's in this Book?

What Is Aluminum?

Working with Aluminum.

STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF ALUMINUM.

Material Properties for Design.

Explanation of the Aluminum Specifications.

Orientation to the Aluminum Specifications.

DESIGN CHECKS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS.

Structural Members.

Connections.

Special Provisions.

DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS.

Structural Systems Built with Aluminum.

Load and Resistance Factor Design.

Glossary.

Technical Organizations.

References.

Appendices.

Index.