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This is a one-stop book for knowing everything important about building structures. Self-contained and with no prerequisites needed, it is suitable for both general readers and building professionals.

• follow the history of structural understanding;
• grasp the concepts of structural behaviour via step-by-step explanations;
• apply these concepts to a simple building;
• see how these concepts apply to real buildings, from Durham Cathedral to the Bank of China;
• use these concepts to define the design process;
• see how these concepts inform design choices;
• understand how engineering and architecture have diverged, and what effect this had;
• learn to do simple but relevant numerical calculations for actual structures;
• understand when dynamics are important;
• follow the development of progressive collapse prevention;
• enter the world of modern structural theory;
• see how computers can be used for structural analysis;
• learn how to organise and design a successful project.

With more than 500 pages and over 1100 user-friendly diagrams, this book is a must for anyone who would like to understand the fascinating world of structures.

Book details

Book category Books in English The arts Architecture Architectural structure & design

• Full title: Building Structures
• Author: MILLAIS
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 568
• EAN: 9781138119741
• ISBN: 9781138119741
• ID: 14527367
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Weight: 1474 g
• Dimensions: 246 × 174 mm
• Date of publishing: 21. June 2017

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