When I started to work in the local steel industry (Perú,2000) I realized that ASD method was used by almost all P.E. and fabricators, and the 9th edition of Manual of AISC was the most consulted book. At the university, I learned LRFD method and during the early months as P.E. I had to learn...
Sometimes we have fabricated handrails, stairs, ladders, etc. which are specified to be galvanized. I think that use of certain color or use of other type of coating is determined by the engineer of record in accordance with architectural specifications and taking into account environmental...