Baddoo Nancy. AISC Steel Design Guide 27. Structural Stainless Steel

American Institute of Steel Construction, 2013. — 159 p.Stainless steel is the name given to a family of corrosion and heat resistant steels containing a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Just as there are various structural and engineering carbon steels meeting different strength, weldability and toughness requirements, there is also a wide range of stainless steels with varying levels of corrosion resistance and strength. This array of stainless steel properties is the result of controlled alloying element additions, each affecting specifc attributes of strength and ability to resist different corrosive environments. To achieve the optimal economic beneft, it is important to select a stainless steel which is adequate for the application without being unnecessarily highly alloyed and costly.