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Structures 6th Edition covers all major topics of structural analysis in both a qualitative and quantitative manner. An effective teaching tool for many courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, it is also a useful resource for architects, constructors, and engineers. The presentation of physical principles founded in the field of mechanics can be used by designers and builders to understand the behavior of existing structural forms and in devising new approaches.
New to this Edition:
- Improved illustrations and photos that clarify complex concepts
- A revised accompanying CD with images and additional exercises
The book is divided into three major parts. Part I is an introduction to the subject and to fundamental concepts of analysis and design. Part II introduces the reader to most of the primary structural elements used in buildings and discusses their analysis and design. Each of the chapters in this part is divided into sections that (1) introduce the element considered and explain its role in building, (2) discuss its behavior under load in qualitative terms (an "intuitive" approach), (3) examine its behavior under load quantitative terms, and (4) discuss methods for designing (rather than just analyzing) the element. Part III contains a unique examination of the principles of structural design, as it is a part of the larger building design process. The appendices generally discuss more advanced principles of structural analysis.
For courses in Structures or Structural Analysis and Design.
With a focus on how structures really work, this book offers single-volume coverage of all major topics in structural analysis and design. Discussing concepts from both an engineering and architectural perspective, it explores structural behavior, structural analysis and design within a building context. This edition features a new co-author, new graphic format and expanded coverage in the areas of computer-aided analysis techniques, design of multi-story buildings, shell structures and cable supported beams. Reinforcing the real-world perspective of the text, each book contains Multiframe structural analysis software to engage students in sophisticated analysis and design activities.
Features
Integrative approach discusses structures from both an engineering and architectural perspective.
- Reinforces the larger goal of the textto explore structural behavior, analysis and design within a building context.
- Softens the boundaries between statics, strength of materials, architectural design etc.
Part I Introductory Concepts focuses on fundamental concepts of analysis and design.
- Introduces readers to the invariant set of physical principles that underlie the behavior of structures under load.
- Discusses basic analysis and design criteria, processes, modeling techniques etc.
Part II Analysis and Design of Structural Elements introduces readers to most of the primary structural elements used in buildings and their analysis and design.
- Discusses the elements role in building, its behavior under load (both qualitative and quantitative), and methods for designing the element.
Part III Principles of Structural Design contains a unique examination of the logic of structural design.
- Discusses concepts as part of the larger building design process and gives design guidelines throughout.
Flexible organization makes it easy to align material with one's course goals.
- Offers coverage that can be adapted to fit specific course needs e.g. an emphasis on qualitative, quantitative or both, or an emphasis on design or analysis or both.
In-depth appendices discuss more advanced principles of structural analysis.
- Reinforces the book's flexible approach by presenting detailed structural analysis content in self-contained appendices.
Numerous examples, illustrations and exercises show readers real world applications and provide a context for learning.
- Makes material easier to understand and immediately relevant.
New to this Edition
Fully updated to include:
- New co-author
- New graphic format
- Expansion of computer-aided analysis techniques
- More on cable supported beams
- Expanded coverage of shell structures
- More on the design of multi-story buildings
- Revised and improved instructor's manual
New! Multiframe structural analysis program comes in the accompanying CD and enables novice and advanced users to:
- Engage in sophisticated analysis and design activities
- Make models of structures using an intuitive graphic interface
- Analyze 2D and 3D structures that are either statically determinate or indeterminate
- Output graphic depictions of shears, bending moments, stresses, deflections, etc.
- Import geometric models of structures done in other programs (AutoCAD, Rhino, etc.) for analysis
New! Examples and case studies appear in this edition.
- Contains updated illustrations of architecturally interesting buildings and other structures.
New! Coverage of reinforced-concrete beams appears in Appendix 12.
- Discusses the detailed U.S. design procedures for reinforced-concrete beams.
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