by JonathanOchshorn (Author)
Concise but comprehensive, "Structural Elements for Architects and Builders" is primarily focused on the design and analysis of structural elements: columns, beams, tension members and their connections. The material is organized into a single, self-sufficient volume, including all necessary data for the preliminary design and analysis of these structural elements in wood, steel, and reinforced concrete. Every chapter contains insights developed by the author and generally not found elsewhere. Additionally, the Appendices included at the end of the text contain numerous tables and graphs, based on material contained in industry publications, but reorganized and formatted especially for this text to improve clarity and simplicity, without sacrificing comprehensiveness. This title is based on the standards and codes from For timber: The American Institute of Timber Construction's (AITC), The American Institute of Steel Construction's (AISC), The American Concrete Institute's (ACI) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary (ACI 318 and ACI 318R), and the American Society of Civil Engineers. It contains graphs, charts, and tables to solve basic structural design problems. It offers step-by-step illustrative examples. It covers common connectors such as nails, bolts, and welds.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 440
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: 22 Dec 2009
ISBN 10: 1856177718
ISBN 13: 9781856177719