The classic reference for structural design andconstruction--completely revised and updated
Approaching its eighth decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remainsthe reference of choice for designers and constructors. This newEleventh Edition is thoroughly revised and updated toreflect the latest practices in the design of structures.
Long considered a standard in the field, this perennialbestseller provides a clear, accessible presentation of theengineering information that is essential for architects andbuilders. Offering a concise, highly readable introduction to theinvestigation and design of ordinary structures forbuildings--including information on structural analysis, materials, and systems--this thoroughly updated EleventhEdition includes:
* The latest building and material codes
* A fresh look at the LRFD method as well as the ASD method ofstructural design
* A revised section on the principles of structural mechanics forthe latest generation of designers and builders
* Essential formulas for the solution of structural problems
* More than 200 descriptive illustrations
* A companion Web site that now provides access to the Study Guideto Accompany Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders
An unparalleled resource for students and professionals inarchitecture, construction, and civil engineering, SimplifiedEngineering for Architects and Builders, Eleventh Edition boilsstructural engineering down to its essentials and provides thesimple design solutions that are used for the vast majority ofbuildings.
Approaching its eighth decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remainsthe reference of choice for designers and constructors. This newEleventh Edition is thoroughly revised and updated toreflect the latest practices in the design of structures.
Long considered a standard in the field, this perennialbestseller provides a clear, accessible presentation of theengineering information that is essential for architects andbuilders. Offering a concise, highly readable introduction to theinvestigation and design of ordinary structures forbuildings--including information on structural analysis, materials, and systems--this thoroughly updated EleventhEdition includes:
* The latest building and material codes
* A fresh look at the LRFD method as well as the ASD method ofstructural design
* A revised section on the principles of structural mechanics forthe latest generation of designers and builders
* Essential formulas for the solution of structural problems
* More than 200 descriptive illustrations
* A companion Web site that now provides access to the Study Guideto Accompany Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders
An unparalleled resource for students and professionals inarchitecture, construction, and civil engineering, SimplifiedEngineering for Architects and Builders, Eleventh Edition boilsstructural engineering down to its essentials and provides thesimple design solutions that are used for the vast majority ofbuildings.
