Structural Engineering for Architects: A Handbook - Couverture souple

McLean, William; Silver, Peter; Evans, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1780670559 ISBN 13 : 9781780670553

Editeur : Laurence King Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

This book gives students of architecture an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures, helping them to develop an intuitive understanding of structural engineering. As well as providing a valuable reference and sourcebook, it will enable them to conduct productive dialogues with structural engineers. The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects, 'Theory' covers general structural theory as well as explaining the main forces encountered in engineering. 'Structural prototypes' includes examples of modelmaking and load testing that can be carried out by students. The fourth section, 'Case studies', presents a diverse range of examples from around the world actual buildings that apply the theories and testing described in the previous sections. The straightforward, informative text is illustrated with a wealth of images, including specially drawn diagrams, historical examples, models, CAD visualizations, construction details and photographs of completed buildings.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Gives students of architecture an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures, helping them to develop an intuitive understanding of structural engineering. This book enables them to conduct productive dialogues with structural engineers.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Brings together technical and design issues to make this comprehensive subject accessible for students

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Laurence King Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1780670559
• ISBN 13: 9781780670553
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208