Building Structures: understanding the basics (3)

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Synopsis
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.
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
568 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781317312154
Related ISBNs:
9781138119741, 9781138119758, 9781315652139
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Malcolm Millais
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance, Education
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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