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Book Synopsis
This overview of the structural design process is aimed specifically at designers with limited backgrounds in engineering analysis or mathematics. 11 different structural systems are described, each with an explanation of the design and a sample set of construction plans and details.

Table of Contents
BUILDING ONE.

General Considerations for Building One.

The Wood Structure.

Construction Drawings.

BUILDING TWO.

General Considerations for Building Two.

Design of the Wood Structure.

Design of the Steel and Masonry Structure.

Design of the Steel Truss Roof.

BUILDING THREE.

General Considerations for Building Three.

Design of the Light Wood Structure.

Design of the Timber and Masonry Structure.

BUILDING FOUR.

General Considerations for Building Four.

Design of the Steel Structure.

Design of the Concrete Structure.

BUILDING FIVE.

General Considerations for Building Five.

Design of the Roof Structure.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

Simplified Design of Building Structures

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/11/1995
      ISBN13: 9780471037446, 978-0471037446
      ISBN10: 0471037443

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This overview of the structural design process is aimed specifically at designers with limited backgrounds in engineering analysis or mathematics. 11 different structural systems are described, each with an explanation of the design and a sample set of construction plans and details.

      Table of Contents
      BUILDING ONE.

      General Considerations for Building One.

      The Wood Structure.

      Construction Drawings.

      BUILDING TWO.

      General Considerations for Building Two.

      Design of the Wood Structure.

      Design of the Steel and Masonry Structure.

      Design of the Steel Truss Roof.

      BUILDING THREE.

      General Considerations for Building Three.

      Design of the Light Wood Structure.

      Design of the Timber and Masonry Structure.

      BUILDING FOUR.

      General Considerations for Building Four.

      Design of the Steel Structure.

      Design of the Concrete Structure.

      BUILDING FIVE.

      General Considerations for Building Five.

      Design of the Roof Structure.

      Appendices.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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