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Foundations of Structural Engineering for Students and Practitioners
This classic textbook introduces steel and other structural materials, and explains how to design beams, girders, and bridges. It blends practical drawing room exercises with fundamental mechanics to help readers read, analyze, and create safe, economical structures.
In clear, no-nonsense prose, the book covers material types, steel production, and common structural grades, then moves into the design process for buildings and bridges. It emphasizes how to determine stresses, select sections, and plan details for real-world construction.- Foundational concepts of structural engineering and the materials most used in practice
- Step-by-step approaches to designing girders, braces, and load paths
- Practical guidance on drawings, shop plans, and detailing for fabrication
- Historical and instructional context for applying theory in the field
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