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Steel Design Guide: Serviceability Design Considerations for Steel Buildings
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Discusses the necessary design aspects to ensure the functional performance, appearance, and occupant comfort of steel structures. It covers the shift to a limit-states design approach that separates strength limits from serviceability limits, noting that the latter often involves non-technical judgments related to owner and occupant perception. The guide details numerous serviceability criteria across several chapters, focusing on elements like roofing (including ponding stability and drainage requirements), skylights, and cladding-structure interaction to manage issues like frame deformation and drift. Additional chapters address design considerations for interior partitions, ceilings, vibration and acceleration—especially in tall buildings—and the impact of various types of equipment, such as elevators and cranes, on structural performance.
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