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Building Structures - understanding the basics (Paperback, 3rd edition)
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Building Structures - understanding the basics (Paperback, 3rd edition)
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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.
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