Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, Study Manual
Author | : James Ambrose |
Publisher | : Wiley-Interscience |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 1993-11-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 0471588601 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780471588603 |
Rating | : 4/5 (603 Downloads) |
Download or read book Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, Study Manual written by James Ambrose and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1993-11-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered a standard in the field, this edition has been updated and expanded. Presents a minimum of fundamental structural mechanics and a digest of the basic issues regarding common forms of construction in major structural materials of wood, steel, concrete and masonry. Contains a new section on the topic of strength design, the latest information on model building codes and industry standards, a chapter on the basic nature and some detail of trusses. Includes a wealth of illustrative examples.