Master the fundamentals of construction materials and their safe use.
This classic engineering text explains how iron, steel, and timber behave in real structures and how to determine safe working stresses. It emphasizes clear principles, practical design, and illustrative examples you can apply to modern projects.
Originally written as a teaching resource, it guides students and practicing engineers through strength, elasticity, and the methods used to analyze and design structures. The author combines theory with hands-on examples drawn from actual works, helping readers understand how to size members, check safety, and translate calculations into reliable designs.
Ideal for readers of engineering history and practitioners seeking a time-tested framework for designing safe and efficient structures.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book on materials and structures, written by an experienced teacher, delves into the principles of building construction with a unique focus on the strength and elasticity of the individual materials used. It draws on the author's years of practical and academic expertise to combine the theoretical background of engineering with real-world applications. Throughout the book, the author presents a deep investigation of the properties of iron, steel, timber, and cast iron, their composition, and their interactions when used in various construction applications. With detailed examples and elucidating diagrams, the book explores the behavior of these materials under stress and strain, providing valuable insights into the safe and efficient design of structures. It places particular emphasis on the importance of testing materials to determine their strength and ductility, highlighting the role of these factors in ensuring the longevity and safety of any structure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330013434_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330013434
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330013434
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 446 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25684938/2
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