This document discusses the design of steel structures for industrial buildings. It describes industrial buildings as structures used for storage, manufacturing, or workshops. Normal industrial buildings are simple shed structures with open frames, while special buildings are more sophisticated steel mills or power plants. The document outlines various structural configurations used for industrial buildings, including portal frames, gable frames, and trusses to span different bay widths and heights. It also discusses considerations for industrial building floors, roofs, lighting, and ventilation.