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Enhancing Your Structural Engineering Studies: Why the Latest Edition of "Design of Steel Structures" by S.K. Duggal Surpasses Previous Versions

Properties of structural steel, steel sections, and design philosophies. Fasteners: Riveted, bolted, and welded connections.

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