Simplified Design of Building Structures

By James Ambrose

Book Overview

An uncomplicated description of the entire process of designing a structure. Begins with preliminary sketches, shows development of structural scheme and design of the component elements, ending with a set of structural plans and drawings. Emphasizes the use of common design methods, available design aids, widely used construction materials and processes, and typical building code requirements. Supplements texts that deal with design of individual elements.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471809292
• ISBN13: 9780471809296
• Release Date: April 1986
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.