AISC Publishes Design Guide
On Staggered Truss Framing Systems

January 2002–A new design guide on staggered truss framing systems is available from the American Institute of Steel Construction. Entitled Steel Design Guide series 14: Staggered Truss Framing systems, the book is $26 for AISC members and $39 for non-members. The guide discusses such general information as advantages, material guidelines, framing layout, diaphragm action with hollow core slabs, design of truss members, connections, seismic design, fire protection, and more. It is aimed at developers of mid-rise apartments, hotels, motels, dormitories, hospitals, and other structures for which low floor-to-floor height is desirable. For information, contact the AISC bookstore at www.aisc.org/bookstore.html or by mail at Dept. 77-4245, Chicago, IL 60678-5245; telephone, 800/644-2400.