This book covers the fundamentals of structural steel analysis and design for buildings. This book is intended for junior level engineering students. Practicing civil engineers who need a review of current practices and the current AISC Specification and Steel Construction Manual will find the book useful as a This book covers the fundamentals of structural steel analysis and design for buildings. This book is intended for junior level engineering students. Practicing civil engineers who need a review of current practices and the current AISC Specification and Steel Construction Manual will find the book useful as a reference. Students should have a background in mechanics of materials and analysis of statically determinate structures. Knowledge of statically indeterminate structural analysis is not a prerequisite for the use of this book. Structural design is a complex endeavor, involving the synthesis of many processes. We focus on the analysis and design of individual members and connections, rather than complete structuresreference. Students should have a background in mechanics of materials and analysis of statically determinate structures. Knowledge of statically indeterminate structural analysis is not a prerequisite for the use of this book. Structural design is a complex endeavor, involving the synthesis of many processes. We focus on the analysis and design of individual members and connections, rather than complete structures