Preface to the Second Edition

Provisions for the use of plastic theory in design have been developed to a
more definite stage by the inclusion of detailed requirements in the new British
Code for Structural Steelwork and the E.C.C.S. Recommendations. Although
this volume is concerned with basic theory rather than design codes, the
opportunity has been taken to show in suitable places how code requirements
are related to theoretical considerations. These include the effect of axial load
and shear force on plastic moment capacity, biaxial bending, frame and local
instability, the use of partial load factors and the significance of repeated
loading in plastic design.

April 1978 M.R.H.

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