Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).

Purpose: Authoritative reference.

Authority: Manufacturer.

Scope (from the introduction): ""The diversity of form, characteristics and uses of aluminum alloy products emphasizes the need for a broad approach to the design of aluminum alloy strength members. This revised edition of the ALCOA STRUCTURAL HANDBOOK presents such an approach. The information is presented by means of formulas, discussion, examples and tables, and is based on laboratory investigations, analytical studies, field tests and extensive practical experience.

Recent improvements in ALCOA aluminum alloy products, together with advances in design methods, are reflected in the revision of all sections of the handbook.

The calculations involved in the preparation of this book are based upon the nominal cross sections as shown in the tables. It should be noted, however, that in practice these sections vary according to the commercial tolerances shown in the tables. The principal mechanical property tables list minimum properties rather than typical properties. These mechanical properties are given in units of kips per square inch (1 kip=1,000 lb).""

Contents (from Table of Contents):

"- CHARACTERISTICS, MANUFACTURE AND FABRICATION OF ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS

- DESIGN OF ALUMINUM ALLOY STRENGTH MEMBERS

- ELEMENTS OF SECTIONS

- TOLERANCES AND COMMERCIAL SIZES OF ALUMINUM ALLOY PRODUCTS

- CONVERSION TABLES AND OTHER USEFUL DATA

- SUPPLEMENT"