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Design of Structural Elements

by Chanakya Arya

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ISBN13: 9780415268448
ISBN10: 0415268443
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The second edition of this popular textbook provides, in a single volume, an introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber and masonry. Part One explains the principles and philosophy of design, basic techniques, and structural concepts. Designing in accordance with British Standard codes of practice follows in Part Two, with numerous diagrams and worked examples. In Part Three the Eurocodes are introduced, and their main differences to British codes are explained. Comprehensively revised and updated to comply with the latest British Standards and Eurocodes, the second edition also features a new section on the use and design of Composite materials. With an accompanying solutions manual available online, "Design of Structural Elements" is the ideal course text for students of civil and structural engineering.

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Updating the 1994 edition, this now current text provides an introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry. In the first part, the author (civil and environmental engineering, University College, London, England) explains the principles and philosophy of design, basic techniques, and structural concepts. Part two covers design that is in accordance with British Standard codes of practice, including numerous diagrams and worked examples. Eurocodes are introduced in part three, along with their main differences from British codes. This edition includes a new section on the use and design of composite construction. Spon Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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ISBN:
9780415268448
Subtitle:
Concrete, Steelwork, Masonry and Timber Design to British Standard
Author:
Arya, Chanakya
Author:
Arya C.
Author:
Arya, C.
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
Subject:
Great britain
Subject:
Engineering - Civil
Subject:
Methods & Materials
Subject:
Structural design
Subject:
Civil
Subject:
Structural design -- Standards -- Europe.
Subject:
Structural design -- Standards -- Great Britain.
Subject:
Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation
Subject:
Structural
Edition Number:
2
Publication Date:
March 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
9.98x7.60x1.07 in. 2.52 lbs.
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