Requiring little in the way of mathematic ability, but providing much information, this guide shows readers how they can understand and predict how a building and its materials will perform when exposed to a variety of external forces (mechanics). New information in this edition includes an analysis of indeterminate structures and the ultimate strength resistance of those structures. A greater emphasis is also placed on the fundamentals, providing professionals with simple concise solutions to common structural problems. Updated code and technology information is included, as are many more illustrations, and a wealth of problems and answers for self-study.
JAMES AMBROSE is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as a professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.
New to Edition
New Section on analysis of indeterminate structures.
New Section on ultimate strength resistance of structures.
Updated code and technology information.
Features
Greater emphasis on fundamental issues - decreased emphasis on mathematics, and a higher illustration to text ratio.
Requires only minimal math background.
Includes problems and answers for self study.
Features dual units of measurement (Imperial and SI).
