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Structural Design presents the conceptual and practical underpinnings of basic building design and technology in a single comprehensive source. It provides essential coverage of the integral relationships of structural/architectural form and spatial organization, and an understanding of the impact of load configurations and other key determinants of design. Essential principles as well as structural solutions are visually reinforced with hundreds of architectural drawings, photographs, and other illustrations, making this book truly architect-friendly.
Ideal for use as a general and technical reference in the design studio, as a study aid for the architectural registration exam, or as an office resource, Structural Design is a superb companion for the architecture student and practicing professional. It includes:
- In-depth coverage of steel, wood, reinforced concrete, and masonry, including lateral force generation and design
- Over 1,000 illustrations and photographs
- Real-world examples, sample problems, and useful references throughout
- Conventional and SI unit systems
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A user-friendly reference on the design and technology of building structures. The authors provide a holistic approach to structural design by covering all of the primary structural materials (steel, wood, reinforced concrete, and masonry) and combining architectural form, spatial organization, and load configurations.
About the Author:
ROD UNDERWOOD is Professor of Architecture at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he has taught structural and architectural design for over 25 years. His areas of expertise include structural design and architectural design.
MICHELE CHIUINI is Assistant Professor of Architecture at Ball State University. In addition to teaching structural and architectural design, he is the Senior Research Associate for the Housing Futures Institute.
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- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
- ISBN 10 0471732389
- ISBN 13 9780471732389
- BindingHardcover
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