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Solid, Accessible Coverage of the Basics of Wood Structure Design This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the design of wood structures for buildings. Written to be easily understood by readers with limited experience in engineering mechanics, structural analysis, or advanced mathematics, the book includes:
* A comprehensive review of structural properties, including density, elasticity, defects, lumber gradings, and use classification
* A straightforward discussion of design methods and criteria--stress, strength, design values, loading, bracing, and more
* Extensive material on wood sections, from beam functions, behavior, and design to wood decks and wood columns
* Information based on current industry standards and construction practices
* Many building design examples, plus helpful study aids and references
Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Fifth Edition is a superb resource for aspiring and practicing architects and engineers.
* A comprehensive review of structural properties, including density, elasticity, defects, lumber gradings, and use classification
* A straightforward discussion of design methods and criteria--stress, strength, design values, loading, bracing, and more
* Extensive material on wood sections, from beam functions, behavior, and design to wood decks and wood columns
* Information based on current industry standards and construction practices
* Many building design examples, plus helpful study aids and references
Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Fifth Edition is a superb resource for aspiring and practicing architects and engineers.
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About the Author:
JAMES AMBROSE, Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides, has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.
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- PublisherWiley
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0471303666
- ISBN 13 9780471303664
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number5
- Number of pages351
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