Practical Stability of Metal Structures

Stability is a fundamental topic in engineering and this title bridges the gap between the theory and practice of structural design. The following topics are covered within the book: * Introduction to stability * Stability of compact steel members * Stability of steel frames * Stability of steel walled thin-members * Plated structures * Arched and cylindrical shells * Space frames and lattice shells * Stability in fire at elevated temperatures Its coverage of the recent advances made in the field make it ideal for all postgraduates and researchers in structural engineering as well as being an excellent reference text for practitioners.