Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders

By R.E. Shaeffer

Book Overview

Provides an introduction to building structures and materials, treats the essential topics in statics and mechanics of materials and provides an introduction to structural analysis and design. Graphics statics treatment expanded including the graphical analysis of simple trusses and relatively complicated cable structures; structural behavior treatment expanded including structural system selection and step-by-step, thoroughly worked out examples. It is aimed at the practicing architect and those who will be working with him or her.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0131186558
• ISBN13: 9780131186552
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.3" x 9.8"