Structural Design

Written for the practicing architect, Structural Designaddresses the process on both a conceptual and a mathematicallevel. Most importantly, it helps architects work with structuralconsultants and understand all the necessary considerations whendesigning structural systems. Using a minimum of simple math, thisbook shows you how to make correct design calculations forstructures made from steel, wood, concrete, and masonry. What? smore, this edition has been completely updated to reflect thelatest design methods and codes, including LRFD for steel design. The book was also re-designed for easy navigation. Essentialprinciples, as well as structural solutions, are visuallyreinforced with hundreds of drawings, photographs, and otherillustrations--making this book truly architect-friendly.