BUILDING STRUCTURES

Description

The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysis and design, now updated with the latest considerations of building technology.

Structural design is an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult to learn. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a building project, architects need to know enough structural theory and analysis to design a building. Most texts on structures for architects focus narrowly on the mathematical analysis of isolated structural components, yet Building Structures looks at the general concepts with selected computations to understand the role of the structure as a building subsystem—without the complicated mathematics.

New to this edition is a complete discussion of the LRFD method of design, supplemented by the ASD method, in addition to:

• The fundamentals of structural analysis and design for architects
• A glossary, exercise problems, and a companion website and instructor’s manual
• Material ideally suited for preparing for the ARE exam

Profusely illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs, and including new case studies, Building Structures, Third Edition is perfect for nonengineers to understand and visualize structural design.

CONTENTS

Basic Concepts

• Basic Concerns
• Architectural Considerations
• Structural Functions
• Structural Materials
• Structural Systems

Investigation of Structures

• Introduction to Structural Investigation
• Static Force
• Stresses and Strains
• Special Topics
• Dynamic Behavior

Structural Elements

• Beams
• Tension Elements
• Compression Elements
• Trusses
• Rigid Frames
• Special Structures

Wood Structures

• General Concerns forWood
• Wood Products and Systems
• Design Data for Structural Lumbe
• Wood-Spanning Systems
• Wood Trusse
• Wood Column
• Fasteners and Connections for Wood

Steel Structures

• General Concerns for Steel
• Steel Beams, Joists, and Decks
• Steel Columns
• Bolted Connections for Steel Structures
• Steel Trusses

Concrete Structures

• General Concerns for Concrete
• Reinforced Concrete Flexural Members
• Concrete Columns
• Concrete Foundations

Masonry Structures

• General Concerns for Masonry
• StructuralMasonry
• Masonry with Concrete Units
• Form and Classification of Compression Elements
• Brick Masonry
• Miscellaneous Masonry Construction
• Adobe Construction
• Hollow Clay Tile

Building Foundations and Site Structures

• General Considerations
• Soil Properties and Foundation Behavior
• Shallow Bearing Foundations
• Elements of Foundation Systems
• Deep Foundations
• Special Problems and Construction

Lateral-Force Effects

• General Considerations for Lateral Effects
• Wind Effects on Buildings
• Earthquake Effects on Buildings
• Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems

Building Structures Design Examples

Appendix

• Properties of Sections
• Glossary
• Exercise Problems
• Study Aids

528 pages / 22 x 28 cm / English