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SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND
STANDARDS

AISC's Committee on Specifications Ad Hoc Committee on Industrial and Non-Building Structures has created this interactive list of
references to aid in the design of industrial and non-building structures. Some documents are available on the AISC web site. Other
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General References

Stability

ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Wind and Seismic Loads

SPECIAL TOPICS

Crane Buildings

Base Plates and Connections to


Concrete

Cranes and Crane Beams

General Plate and Shell Structures

Pressure Vessels

Fatigue

Tanks

Miscellaneous

REVISIONS AND ERRATA


STEEL SOLUTIONS CENTER

Bins, Hoppers, Silos and


Duckwork
Stacks

ENGINEERING FAQS
STEEL APPS

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AISC (2010), Steel Construction Manual, 14th Ed., American Institute of Steel
Construction, Chicago, IL.

STEELWISE

AISC (2010), Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, AISC 303-10,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL.

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SELECTED REFERENCES
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AISI (1996), Welded Steel Pipe - Steel Plate Enginnering Data, Vol. 3, American Iron and
Steel Institute, Washington D.C.
ARMY (1991), Structural Design Criteria for Structures other Than Buildings,
Departments of the Army and the Air Force, Army TM 5-809-6, Air Force AFM 88-3, Chap
6, December.
Bjorhovde, R., Engestrom, M.F., Grifffis, L.G., Kloiber, L.A. and Malley, J.O. (2001),
Structural Steel Selection Considerations, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Blodgett, O.W. (1966), Design of Welded Structures, Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation,
Cleveland, OH.
Blodgett, O.W. (1963), Design of Weldments, Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation,
Cleveland, OH.
Fisher, J.M. (2004),Industrial Buildings, Roofs to Column Anchorages, Steel Design
Guide 7, 2nd Ed., American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL.
Fisher, J.M. and West, M.A. (2004), Serviceability Design Considerations for Steel
Buildings, Steel Design Guide 3, 2nd Ed., American Institute of Steel Construction,
Chicago, IL.
Gaylord, E.H., Gaylord, C.N., and Stallmeyer, J. E. (1997), Structural Engineering
Handbook, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hilll.
Kulak, G.L, Fisher, J.W. and Struik, J.H. (1987), Guide to the Design Criteria for Bolted
and Riveted Joints, 2nd Ed., John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY.
MBMA (2006), Metal Building Systems Manual, Metal Building Manufacturers
Association, Cleveland, OH
Talania, F. (1988), Industrial Steel Buildings: Structural Planning Design and Details,
Burdick & Landreth Company.
Troitsky, M.S. (1990), Tubular Steel Structures, Theory & Design, 2nd Ed., Lincoln Arc
Welding Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Wind and Seismic Loads

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ASCE (2010) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures, ASCE 7-10,
American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.
ASCE (2005) Minimum Design Loads for Buildings & Other Structures, ASCE 7-05,
American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.

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ASCE (1997), Wind Loads and Anchor Bolt Design for Petrochemical Facilities, American
Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.
ASCE (1997), Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and Design of Petrochemical Facilities,
American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.
ASCE (1987),Wind Loading and Wind-Induced Structural Response, American Society of
Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.
BSI (1997), Loading for buildings. Part 3: Code of Practice for Wind Loads, BS
6399-2:1997, British Standards Institute.
FEMA (2003), NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New
Buildings and Other Structures, FEMA 450.

Crane Buildings

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AIST (2003), Guide for the Design and Construction of Mill Buildings, Technical Report
#13, Association of Iron and Steel Technology, Warrendale, PA.
AISE (1991),"Old Mill Buildings vs. Current Design Loads - A Survival Approach," Iron &
Steel Engineer, Vol. 68, No. 5, Pittsburgh, PA.
Griggs, P. A. (1976), "Mill Building Structures," Proceedings, Canadian Structural
Engineers Conference.
MacCrimmon, R.A. (2005), Guide for the Design of Crane Supporting Steel Structures,
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Willowdale, Ontario

Cranes and Crane Beams

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ASME (2008), Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, BTH-1-2008, American Society


of Mechanical Engineers.
ASME (2004), Rules for Construction of Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running
Bridge, Multiple Girder), NOG-1-2004, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
CMAA (2004), Specification for Top Running and Under Running Single Girder Electric
Overhead Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist, Specification No. 74 (Revised),
Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Charlotte, NC.
CMAA (2004), Specification for Top Running Bridge and Gantry Type Multiple Girder
Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes, Specification No. 70 (Revised), Crane
Manufacturers Association of America, Charlotte, NC.
CSA (1996), Safety Standard for Maintenance and Inspection of Overhead Cranes,
Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists and Trolleys, Standard B167-96, Canadian Standards
Institute, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Demo, D.A. and Fisher, J.W. (1976), "Analysis of Fatigue of Welded Crane Runway
Girders," Journal of the Structural Division, ASCE, May, Reston, VA.
Ellifritt, D.S., Lue, D.M. (1998),"Design of Crane Runway Beams with Cap Channels,"
Engineering Journal, AISC, Vol. 35, No. 2, 2nd Quarter, pp. 41-49, Chicago, IL.
Ellifritt, D.S. and Lue, T. (1993),"The Warping Constant for a W-Section with a Cap
Channel," Engineering Journal, AISC, Vol. 30, No. 1, 1st Quarter, pp. 31-33., Chicago, IL.
Fisher, J.M. and Thomas, S.J. (2002), "Design Concepts for Jib Cranes," Engineering
Journal, AISC, Vol. 39, No. 2, 2nd Quarter, pp. 74-85, Chicago, IL. Errata
Goldman C., (1990), "Design of Crane Runway Girders for Top Running & Under
Running Cranes and Monorails," Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 6,
December, Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, Montral, QC, Canada.
Griggs, P.J. and Innis, R.H. (1978), "Support Your Overhead Crane," Proceedings, AISE
1978 Annual Convention, Pittsburgh, PA.
Laman, J.A. (1996), "LRFD Crane Girder Design Procedures and Aids," Engineering
Journal, AISC, Vol. 33, No. 4, 4th Quarter, pp. 153-158 ., Chicago, IL.
Mueller, J.E. (1965), "Lessons from Crane Runways," Engineering Journal, AISC, Vol. 2,
No. 1, 1st Quarter, pp. 16-20., Chicago, IL.
Ricker, D.T. (1982),"Tips for Avoiding Crane Runway Problems," Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 19, No. 4, 4th Quarter, pp. 181-205., Chicago, IL.
Rowswell, J.C. and Packer, J.A. (1989), "Crane Girder Tieback Connections", Iron &
Steel Engineer, January, 1989, Pittsburg, PA
Rowswell, J.C., (1987), Crane Runway Systems, University of Toronto, Sault Saint Marie,
Ontario, Canada.
Whiting Corporation (1985), Whiting Crane Handbook, 4th Ed., 3rd Printing, Whiting
Corporation, Harvey, Illinois.

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Fatigue

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AISE (1997), "Fatigue Life Analysis of Crane Runway Girders," Iron & Steel Engineer, Vol.
73, No. 7, Pittsburgh, PA.
Barsom, J.M. and Rolfe, S.T. (1999), Fracture and Fatigue Control in Structures, 3rd Ed.,
American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohocken, PA.
Barsom, J.M. (1987), "Material Considerations in Structural Steel Design," Engineering
Journal, 3rd Quarter, Vol. 24, No. 3.
Fisher, J.M. and Van de Pas, J.P. (2002), "New Fatigue Provisions for the Design of
Crane Runway Girders," Engineering Journal, AISC, Vol. 39, No. 2, 2nd Quarter, pp.
65-73, Chicago, IL.
Fisher, J.W., Kulak, G.L and Smith, I.F.C. (1998), A Fatigue Primer for Structural
Engineers, National Steel Bridge Alliance.
Reemsnyder, H.S. and Demo, D.A. (1978), "Fatigue Cracking in Welded Crane Runway
Girders; Causes and Repair Procedures" Iron & Steel Engineer, April 1978, Pittsburgh,
PA.
Rolfe, S.T. (1977), "Fracture and Fatigue Control in Steel Structures," Engineering
Journal, American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., 1st Quarter, Vol. 14, No.1.

Stability

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Galambos, T.V. ed., (1998), Guide to Stability Design Criteria for Metal Structures, 5th
Ed., John Wiley & Sons Publishers, New York, NY. www.amazon.com
Kennedy, D.J.L. and MacCrimmon, R.A. (1997), "Load and Resistance Factor Design
and Analysis of Stepped Crane Columns in Industrial Buildings," Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 34, No. 1, 1st Quarter, Chicago, IL, pp. 26-37.
Schmidt, J.A. (2001), "Design of Mill Building Columns Using Notional Loads,"
Engineering Journal, AISC, Vol. 38, No. 2, 2nd Quarter, Chicago, IL, pp. 90-99.

Base Plates and Connections to Concrete

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ACI (2001), Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures and
Commentary, Appendix B, Steel Embedments, ACI 349-01, American Concrete Institute,
Farmington Hills, MI.
Fisher, J.M. and Kloiber, L.A. (2006), Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design, Steel Design
Guide 1, 2nd Ed., American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, IL.
Honeck, W.C. and Westhpal, D., Practical Design and Detailing of Steel Column Base
Plate, Steel Tips, Structural Steel Educational Council, Moraga, CA.

General Plate and Shell Structures

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AISI (1985), Design of Plate Structures - Steel Plate Engineering Data, Vol. 2, American
Iron and Steel Institute, Washington D.C.
AISI (1984), Steel Penstocks and Tunnel Liners - Steel Plate Engineering Data, Vol. 4,
American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, D.C.
API (2004), Bulletin on Stability Design of Cylindrical Shells, Bulletin 2U, American
Petroleum Institute, Washington, D.C.
API (2004), Design of Flat Plate Structures, Bulletin 2V, American Petroleum Institute,
Washington, D.C.
Eurocode (2006), General - Strength of Planar Plated Structures loaded Transversely,
Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures.
Eurocode (2006), General - Strength and Stability of Shell Structures, Eurocode 3:
Design of Steel Structures.
Eurocode (2006), Plated Structural Elements, Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures.
ICAC (2002), Structural Design Guideline for Selective Catalytic Reduction Reactor
Structures, Publication ICAC-SCR-2, Institute of Clean Air Companies, Washington D.C.
ICAC (1993), Structural Design Criteria for Electrostatic Precipitator Casings, Publication
ICAC-EP-8, Institute of Clean Air Companies, Washington D.C.
Wichman, K. R., Hopper, A. G., and Mershon, J. L. (2002), Local Stresses in Spherical
and Cylindrical Shells due to External Loadings, WRC Bulletin 107, Welding Research
Council.

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Tanks

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API (2011), Welded Steel Storage Tanks for Oil Storage, API 650, 11th Edition, American
Petroleum Institute, Washington D.C.
API (2010), Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks,
API 620, 11th Edition, American Petroleum Institute, Washington D.C.
AISI (1982), Steel Tanks for Liquid Storage - Steel Plate Engineering Data, Vol. 1,
American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington D.C.
AWWA (2005), Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage, ANSI/AWWA D100-05,
American Water Works Association, Denver, CO.

Bins, Hoppers, Silos and Ductwork

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ASCE (1995), Structural Design of Air & Gas Ducts for Power Stations and Industrial
Boiler Applications, American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.
Buzek, J. (1989), Useful Information on the Design of Steel Bins and Silos, American Iron
and Steel Institute, Washington D.C. www.amazon.com
Eurocode (2006), Silos, Tanks and Pipelines - Silos, Eurocode 3: Design of Steel
Structures.
Gaylord and Gaylord (1984), Design of Steel Bins for Storage of Bulk Solids, Prentice
Hall.
Rotter, M. (2001), Guide for the Economic Design of Circular Metal Silos, Spon Press.

Stacks

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ASME (2011), Steel Stacks, STS-1-2011, American Society of Mechanical Engineers,


New York, NY.
CICIND (2005), The CICIND Chimney Book: Industrial Chimneys of Concrete or Steel,
CICIND.
SMACNA (1996), Guide for Steel Stack Design and Construction, Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc., Chantilly, VA.

Pressure Vessels

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Bednar, H.H. (1991), Pressure Vessel Design Handbook, 2nd Ed., Krieger Publishing
Company. www.amazon.com
Jawad, M.H., and Farr, J.R. (1989), Structural Analysis and Design of Process
Equipment, John Wiley and Sons. www.amazon.com
Megyesy, E.F. (2005), Pressure Vessel Design Handbook, 13th Ed. www.amazon.com
Moss, D. R. (2003), Pressure Vessel Design Manual, 3rd Ed., Gulf Publishing
Company. www.amazon.com

Miscellaneous

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API (2007), Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing and Constructing Fixed
Offshore Platforms - Working Stress Design, API RP 2A-WSD, American Petroleum
Institute, Washington D.C.
Arya, S., O'Neill, M., and Pincus, G. (1979), Design of Structures and Foundations for
Vibrating Machines, Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, TX. www.amazon.com
ASCE (1997), Design of Blast Resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities, American
Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, VA.
Baker, W.E., Cox, P.A., Westine, P.S. Kulesz, J.J. and Strehlow, R.A. (1983), Explosion
Hazards and Evaluation, Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co. www.amazon.com
NAAMM (2001), Pipe Railing Systems Manual, ANSI/NAAMM AMP 521-01, Glen Ellyn,
IL.
NAAMM (2000), Metal Bar Grating Manual, ANSI/NAAMM MBG 531-00, Glen Ellyn, IL.
NAAMM (1992), Code of Standard Practice for the Architectural Metal Industry (Including
Miscellaneous Iron), AMP 555-92, Glen Ellyn, IL.
RMI (2008), Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel
Storage Racks, Rack Manufacturers Institute.
TIA/EIA (2007), Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas, TIA/EIA222-G, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA); Electronic Industries Association
(EIA).

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