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.Author: Millais, Malcolm,author Contributors: Millais, Malcolm,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 568 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: 3 Model: 56 black & white tables, 3 black & white Published/Release Date: 14 Jun 2017 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd Author/Director/Artist: Malcolm Millais Dimension (cm): 248x178x32 mm Package Dimension (cm): 34x243x174 mm Item Weight (g): 215 Package Weight (g): 1250