Building Structures: understanding the basics

This is a one-stop book for knowing everything important about building structures. Self-contained and with no prerequisites needed it is suitable for both general readers and building professionals. follow the history of structural understanding; grasp the concepts of structural behaviour via step-by-step explanations; apply these concepts to a simple building; see how these concepts apply to real buildings from Durham Cathedral to the Bank of China; use these concepts to define the design process; see how these concepts inform design choices; understand how engineering and architecture have diverged and what effect this had; learn to do simple but relevant numerical calculations for actual structures; understand when dynamics are important; follow the development of progressive collapse prevention; enter the world of modern structural theory; see how computers can be used for structural analysis; learn how to organise and design a successful project. With more than 500 pages and over 1100 user-friendly diagrams this book is a must for anyone who would like to understand the fascinating world of structures.

Paperback: 578 pages

Publisher: Routledge; 3 edition (June 22 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 113811975X

ISBN-13: 978-1138119758

Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.2 x 9.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds