The Design of Lateral Load Resisting Frames Using Steel Joists and Joist Girders is a practical guide for structural engineers and specifying professionals on the proper analysis, design, and specification of open‑web steel joists and joist girders used in lateral‑load‑resisting frames, primarily for wind and seismic loads. It outlines the relationship between the specifying professional and the joist manufacturer, presents analysis requirements for moment frames built with joists and girder systems, describes design methodologies for lateral wind loads and seismic loads, and addresses connections, lateral bracing, and the specification of loads to the joist manufacturer. It is especially applicable to single‑story structures for both wind and seismic cases, though many of the methodologies extend to multi‑story systems for wind.