Structural Engineering (Classic Reprint): Stresses, Graphical Statics and Masonry - Softcover

George Fillmore Swain

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1330340167
ISBN 13: 9781330340165
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 539

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George Fillmore Swain

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles behind structural engineering, particularly focusing on framed structures, graphical statics, and masonry. The author provides a clear and systematic approach to understanding the behavior of these structures under different loading conditions, combining analytical methods with graphical solutions to provide a robust framework for analysis. The book delves into the history of structural forms and their evolution, placing the contemporary understanding of structural engineering within a broader historical context. The author emphasizes the importance of sound theoretical foundations and emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the loads acting on a structure, highlighting the risks associated with making assumptions without a thorough understanding of the underlying principles. The author also emphasizes the importance of careful design and proportioning to ensure the stability of structures, exploring the implications of statically determined versus undetermined structures and the need for a factor of safety in design. The book's insights offer a valuable resource for students and practicing engineers seeking to understand the principles governing structural engineering and design. 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 # 9781330340165_0

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