Simplified Design of Wood Structures - Couverture rigide

Parker, Harry

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471303666 ISBN 13 : 9780471303664

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1994

Synopsis

Book by Parker Harry Ambrose James

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Solid, accessible coverage of the basics of wood structure design.

This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the design of wood structures for buildings. Written to be easily understood by readers with limited experience in engineering mechanics, structural analysis, or advanced mathematics, the book includes:

• A comprehensive review of structural properties, including density, elasticity, defects, lumber gradings, and use classification.
• A straightforward discussion of design methods and criteria stress, strength, design values, loading, bracing, and more.
• Extensive material on wood sections, from beam functions, behavior, and design to wood decks and wood columns.
• Information based on current industry standards and construction practices.
• Many building design examples, plus helpful study aids and references.

Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Fifth Edition is a superb resource for aspiring and practicing architects and engineers.

Biographie de l'auteur

JAMES AMBROSE, Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides, has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0471303666
• ISBN 13: 9780471303664
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 350