Synopses & Reviews
Considered a standard in the field, this edition has been updated and expanded. Presents a minimum of fundamental structural mechanics and a digest of the basic issues regarding common forms of construction in major structural materials of wood, steel, concrete and masonry. Contains a new section on the topic of strength design, the latest information on model building codes and industry standards, a chapter on the basic nature and some detail of trusses. Includes a wealth of illustrative examples.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 649-650) and index.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL MECHANICS.
Investigation of Forces.
Investigation of Beams and Frames.
WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
Wood Spanning Elements.
Fastening of Wood Structures.
STEEL CONSTRUCTION.
Steel Beams and Framing Elements.
Bolted Connections.
CONCRETE AND MASONRY STRUCTURES.
Reinforced Concrete Structures.
Concrete Columns.
General Considerations for Masonry Structures.
STRENGTH DESIGN.
Strength Design Methods.
Strength Design of Steel Structures.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS.
General Concerns for Structures.
References.
Answers to Exercise Problems.
Index.