"The book is a success in providing a comprehensive introduction to the use of aluminum structures . . . contains lots of useful information." — "A must for the aluminum engineer. The authors are to be commended for their painstaking work." — Technical guidance and inspiration for designing aluminum structures demonstrates how strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for engineering and architecture professionals. Keyed to the revised of the 2000 edition of the , it provides quick look-up tables for design calculations; examples of recently built aluminum structures-from buildings to bridges; and a comparison of aluminum to other structural materials, particularly steel. Topics covered include: