Steel - A New and Traditional Material for Building : Proceedings of the International Conference in Metal Structures 2006, 20-22 September 2006, Poiana Brasov, Romania

Although its role in construction is being challenged by new composite materials and high-strength concrete, steel is still used to refurbish and retrofit historical buildings as well as new structures.

It can effectively be combined with a variety of materials to obtain structures that are characterized by a high-performance response under different types of static and dynamic activity.

Divided into five sections, with contributions from international experts, this book covers: calculation models and methods; studies and advances in design codes; steel and mixed building technology; steel under exceptional actions; and, steel in remarkable constructions and refurbishment.