The book categorizes limit states into two clear buckets:
The design of tension members is relatively straightforward, but Duggal ensures readers understand the concept of net area and block shear. However, the book truly shines in its treatment of . Buckling is a complex phenomenon. The book breaks down Euler’s theory and moves seamlessly into the design of columns using column curves. It covers the design of built-up columns (laced and battened systems), providing clarity on the effective length of columns—conceptually one of the hardest topics for undergraduates. limit state design of steel structures by sk duggal