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FOREWORD

The Aluminum Design Manual includes an aluminum structural design specification and accompanying commentary, a supplemental design guide, material properties, properties of common shapes, design aid tables, illustrative design examples, and guidelines for aluminum sheet metal used in construction.

This edition of the Aluminum Design Manual is the product of the efforts of the Aluminum Association Engineering and Design Task Force.

The Aluminum Design Manual is offered as a guideline only and The Aluminum Association, Aluminum Association's Engineering and Design Task Force and members thereof assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any information contained herein and make no representation, warranty expressed or implied, or guarantee whatsoever as to the accuracy of the information or the applicability of such information with respect to the design, engineering or construction of any structure. The use of this Manual by members and non-members of The Aluminum Association is voluntary and the issuance or existence of this Manual does not in any respect prevent or restrict any member or non-member from manufacturing, designing, supplying, constructing, or using products not in conformance with this Manual.