

Some of the major updates that have been made in the new edition of the Manual include: New heavier W-shape sizes and larger HSS, pipe and angle sizes.

“The enhancements in the 15th Edition Manual should be a great aid in helping structural engineers in adapting to these changes when designing with steel.” “AISC is aware of the difficulty experienced by the structural engineering profession when dealing with the frequent changes in building codes and material standards,” said Larry Kruth, PE, AISC’s vice president of engineering and research.

This is the 15th major update of the Manual, which was first published in 1927. Some of the major updates that have been made in the new edition of the Manual include: Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition is a reference that gives detailed information on how to make design calculations and design or shop drawings in structural steel.
