Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders

The gold-standard structural design reference, completely revised and updated with an all-new look

Completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 13^th Edition, is the go-to reference on structural design, giving architects and contractors a concise introduction to the structures commonly used for typical buildings. It presents primary concepts and calculations for the preliminary dimensioning of principal elements within a building design, focused on key principles of quantitative analysis and design of structural members.

Structural design is an essential component of the architect’s repertoire, and engineering principles are at the foundation of every sound structure. Architects need to understand the physics without excess math. This book covers fundamental concepts like forces, loading, and reactions, to teach how to estimate critical design loads and analyze for final proportions. It provides exactly what you need to quickly grasp the concepts and determine the best solutions to difficult design challenges.

The thirteenth edition of Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders includes:

• Increased page size for improved visibility and usability
• Newly revised wood, steel, and concrete construction sections allow easy comparison of the latest techniques and materials
• Accompanying instructor manual available online with background discussion, solutions to exercises, additional study materials, and self-tests

A leading reference for over 80 years, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the definitive guide to practical structural design, ideal for students in architecture, construction, building technology, and architectural engineering.

JAMES E. AMBROSE (deceased), was an architect and structural engineer in California and Illinois. He was also a professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.

PATRICK TRIPENY, MS, is Director at the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence; Director Emeritus at the School of Architecture; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies; and Associate Professor at the University of Utah. He is the recipient of several teaching awards including the ACSA / AIAS New Faculty Teaching Award in 2001 and the University of Utah’s Early Career Teaching Award in 2000-2001.

SHARON S. BAUM KUSKA, PHD, PE, LEED AP, is a Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Programs in the College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has been teaching courses in the College since 1986, with areas of interest including architectural structures, sustainable design, and women in design. With degrees in both architecture and engineering, Dr. Kuska is a licensed professional engineer and holds LEED AP certification. She was one of the DesignIntelligence 25 Most Admired Educators for 2016 and recipient of the College of Architecture Distinguished Teaching Award in 2021. She also co-authored Sustainometrics: Measuring Sustainability.