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Structural Engineering for Architects: A Handbook
Will McLean
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Description for Structural Engineering for Architects: A Handbook
Paperback. Gives students of architecture an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures, helping them to develop an intuitive understanding of structural engineering. This book enables them to conduct productive dialogues with structural engineers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 436 illustrations, 328 in colour. BIC Classification: AMC; TNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1028.
This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues. The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general structural theory as well as explaining the main forces in engineering. 'Structural prototypes' includes examples of modelmaking and load testing that can be carried out by students. The fourth section, 'Case studies', presents a diverse range of examples from around the ... Read more
This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues. The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general structural theory as well as explaining the main forces in engineering. 'Structural prototypes' includes examples of modelmaking and load testing that can be carried out by students. The fourth section, 'Case studies', presents a diverse range of examples from around the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1027g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780670553
SKU
V9781780670553
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About Will McLean
Pete Silver and Will McLean teach at the School of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of Westminster and are the co-authors of Fabrication (2006) and Introduction to Architectural Technology (2008). Peter Evans is Technical Director at the London office of consulting engineers MLM.
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