Architectural Structures
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ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES
Architecture
A highly illustrative structural design resource for architects and builders
Architectural Structures provides the critical tools and know-how to design and build structures that will withstand wind, earthquakes, and other forces. This major survey of structural design is a useful guide to the fundamentals of establishing the structural concept for a building and dealing with structural issues.
Using diagrams, models, computer simulations, case studies, and exercises, Architectural Structures provides a comprehensive narrative that makes selecting and giving shape to structures and structural elements understandable. In addition to developing the necessary vocabulary to effectively work with structural engineers, ... Read more
- Diagrams, drawings, and photographs supporting complex concepts
- Helpful case studies illustrating structural behavior and the design of structural systems
- Information on cost estimation and other practical issues
- Real-world problems and solutions based on actual building structures
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