I hate to say I told you so "human909", but syphon90 is correct. The book is loaded with wind calculation errors. It did not sell out! It was pulled from sale due to so many mistakes.
Hi all.
Stiffness of lateral restraints (to prevent buckling) has always be a topic of discussion...can anyone recommend up to date guides/research (say from 2010 onwards). I have Trahairs book and method contained within, but Im sure it is outdated. (BTW Trahairs book is excellent for...
So I managed to get my hands on the 5th edition of the ASI "Design of Portal Frame Buildings " by S.T Woolcock, S Kitipornchai and M.A Bradford.
Unfortunatley, I have to say...it's complete RUBBISH and don't waste your money.
1) The 2021 wind code has completely been misinterpreted.
2) The...