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Building structures
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- Book 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.
- About The Author
- Malcolm Millais is a structural engineer.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781138119758
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Routledge, (14 June 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 568
- Weight
- 1240 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 246 x 174 x 28 mm
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