Building Structures From Concepts to Design (Paperback)
| Author: Malcolm Millais M. Millais |
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Product Details:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10: 0415336236
ISBN-13: 9780415336239
Sku: 39958042
Publish Date: 5/14/2007
Pages:
432
Edition Number:
2
Age Range:
NA
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| Ideal for anyone interested in buildings and for all types of building professionals, " Building Structures "describes and explains the behaviour of structures in straightforward no-nonsense terms without calculations. Over 1000 user-friendly diagrams guide the user from first principles and a brief history of structural design, through all the essential concepts needed for understanding the buildings around us and the processes involved in their design and construction. In-depth case studies show the reader how these concepts can be applied to real buildings from Durham Cathedral to the Bank of China. Finally, the book shows how a simple approach can be taken to mathematical calculations, enabling deeper understanding to be accessible to all. |
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