{"product_id":"structure-for-architects-9780470633762","title":"Structure for Architects","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to the concepts and principles of architectural structures in an easy-to-read format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten as an easy-to-understand primer on the topic, Structure for Architects engages readers through instruction that uses a highly visual format and real-world examples to underline the key facets of structural principles that are essential to the design process. Eschewing complicated mathematics and technical jargon, Structure for Architects demystifies the subject matter by showing it in the context of everyday situations, giving architects and architectural technologists a clear understanding of how to incorporate structural principles into their designs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlights of this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rich collection of drawings, photographs, and diagrams, spread throughout the text, which demonstrate fundamental structural concepts using everyday examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn overview of structural design basics, as well as a summary of structural for\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREFACE IX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Architects, Engineers, and Design 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Stability and Strength 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 Loads 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Gravity Loads 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Lateral Loads 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Dynamic Loads 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Impact Loads 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Load Paths 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 States of Stress 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Tension 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Compression 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Shear 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Torsion 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Bending 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Forces, Movement, Levers, and Moment 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Applied and Reactive Forces 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Translational Movement 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Rotational Movement 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Levers 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Moment 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 Stability and Equilibrium 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Translational Equilibrium 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Rotational Equilibrium 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Sign Conventions 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 The Equilibrium Equations 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Free-Body Diagrams and Familiar Examples of Equilibrium 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Introduction to Bending in Beams 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 Working with Forces 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Forces, Vectors, and Lines of Action 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Combining and Resolving Concurrent Forces 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Familiar Examples of Concurrent Forces 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8 Supports, Reactions, and Restraint of Movement 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Roller and Frictionless-Surface Supports 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Pinned Supports 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Fixed Supports 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Hanger Supports 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Familiar Examples of Support Conditions 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Stable or Unstable? 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9 Load Distribution 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Point Loads 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Distributed Loads 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Equivalent Point Loads 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Uniformly Distributed Loads 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Non-Uniformly Distributed Loads 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10 Introduction to Beams 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Beam Types 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Predicting Deformation, Deflection, and Beam Behavior 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Statically Determinate and Statically Indeterminate Beams 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Other Considerations for Beams 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11 Framing Systems and Load Tributary Areas 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 One-Way Systems 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Two-Way Slab and Beam Systems 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Two-Way Slab\/Two-Way Joist Systems 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 12 Shear and Moment Diagrams for Beams 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Sign Conventions 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Typical Shear and Moment Diagrams 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Creating Shear and Moment Diagrams 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Comparing V and M for Uniformly Distributed Versus Concentrated Loading 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Summary of Deformation, Shear, and Moment Relationships 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 13 Stress, Strain, and Properties of Materials 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Stress 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Strain 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Stress versus Strain 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Properties of Materials 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Stress Distribution Diagrams 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 14 Introduction to Columns 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Columns, Compression, and Bending 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Column Loading 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Column Compression 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Column Bending 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Leonhard Euler and Column Buckling 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 15 Frames, Rigidity, and Lateral Resistance Systems 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Triangular Frames 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Rectangular Frames 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Making Rectangular Frames Rigid 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Lateral Resistance Systems 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 16 Introduction to Trusses 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Trusses as Beams 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Types of Trusses 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Design Considerations 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Truss Joints 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Truss Loading 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Truss Analysis 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 17 Structural Walls 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Loads and Deformational Stresses 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Stresses and Wall Construction 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Retaining Walls 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 18 Soils and Rock 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 The Earth’s Interior 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 The Earth’s Crust 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Natural Soils 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Groundwater 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Engineered Fill 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Foundation Settlement 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7 Soil-Bearing Capacity and Subsurface Conditions 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 19 Foundations 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Shallow Foundations 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Deep Foundations 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 20 Summing Up 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX 1 Structural Forms 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX 2 Structural Materials—Steel 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.1 Composition and Manufacture 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.2 Characteristics and Properties 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.3 The American Institute of Steel Construction 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.4 Grades of Structural Steel 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.5 Shapes and Forms 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.6 Joining Steel 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.7 Decking 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.8 The Design\/Fabrication\/Erection Process 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.9 Related Terms 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX 3 Structural Materials—Reinforced Concrete 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA3.1 Composition and Manufacture 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA3.2 Curing 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA3.3 Characteristics and Properties 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA3.4 Related Terms 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX 4 Structural Materials—Wood 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA4.1 Source and Manufacture 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA4.2 Products 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA4.3 Characteristics and Properties 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA4.4 Structural Considerations 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA4.5 Related Terms 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX 5 Properties of Sections 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA5.1 Center of Gravity and Centroids 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA5.2 Moment of Inertia 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA5.3 Section Modulus 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA5.4 Radius of Gyration 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX 6 Basic Trigonometry 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA6.1 Basic Trigonometric Functions of a Right Triangle 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA6.2 Basic Trigonometric Values of Frequently Used Angles 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA6.3 Proportions of Special Right Triangles 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA6.4 The Pythagorean Theorem 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDEX 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