The book includes all aspects of the architectural uses of steel in internal and external applications. The different types of structural members, frames and their connections are identified, and common details are discussed. Examples of the expressive use of steel are presented, including arches, tension structures, masts and glazing support systems. | Architectural Design in Steel is the Steel Construction Institute (SCI). Its overall objective is to promote and develop the proper and effective use of steel. It achieves this aim through research, development of design aids and design approaches, publications and advisory and education services. Its work is initiated and guided through the involvement of its members on advisory groups and technical committees. The SCI is financed through subscriptions from its members, revenue from research and consultancy contracts and by sales of publications. Membership is open to all organisations and individuals that are concerned with the use of steel in construction, and members include designers, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, fabricators, academics and government departments in the United Kingdom, elsewhere in Europe and in countries around the world. A comprehensive advisory and consultancy service is available to members on the use of steel in construction. Further information on membership, publications and courses is given in the SCI prospectus available free on request from: The Membership and Council Secretary The Steel Construction Institute Silwood Park Ascot Berkshire SL5 7QN Telephone: 01344 23345 Fax: 01344 22944 Website: Corus (formerly British Steel) sponsored the preparation of this book by the SCI and this support is gratefully acknowledged. The different divisions of Corus produce and market a comprehensive range of steel products for construction. Advisory services are available to help specifiers with any problems relevant to structural steelwork and to provide points of contract with the sales functions and technical services. A series of publications is available dealing with steel products and their use. A list of addresses and telephone numbers is given in Chapter 16. Architectural Design in Steel Peter Trebilcock and Mark Lawson First published 2004 by Spon Press 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE .
