The book aims to cover the topics of designing load-bearing aluminum structures that arise from the requirement for sustainable development projects, cladding systems, or building facade coverings, as well as constructions with special requirements and specifications such as photovoltaic panel arrangements and footbridges.

For this reason, the design of members of modern aluminum construction types is presented in a practical way, with an emphasis on the analysis of their configuration. This edition is enhanced by the presentation in the initial chapters of the book of the main actions and combinations of critical design situations in aluminum constructions, and in its last section, useful auxiliary tables and tools in the form of appendices to facilitate and secure the relevant calculations.

Chapters:

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Aluminum and its alloys
• 3. Limit states in design and actions for aluminum structures
• 4. Design of aluminum members
• 5. Design of aluminum alloy members
• 6. Design of aluminum curtain walls
• 7. Design of support frames for photovoltaic systems
• 8. Design of aluminum footbridges

Appendices