Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) - Hardcover

Ambrose, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471618063 ISBN 13: 9780471618065

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1989

Synopsis

The complexity of engineering and building design is increasing steadily. This book provides an up-to-date reference on this subject for architects, builders and students who lack formal training in engineering. Topics covered in depth for the first time in this edition include: structural masonry, design for lateral forces, elements of dynamic behaviour, plywood shear walls and diaphragms, rigid frames, and structures with internal pins. There is also an entirely new section on the design of structural systems for buildings which contains both general discussions of basic concerns and examples of the design of elements of the systems for three buildings. The text has been designed for architects, builders, lecturers and students of architecture.

About this title

From the Back Cover

For more than 60 years, a must–have Reference for the Design and Construction Trades This Ninth Edition of one of the all–time bestselling books on architecture provides a clear, accessible presentation of the engineering information that is essential for architects and builders. It offers a concise understanding of the structural design process, including information on structural analysis, materials, and systems.
∗ Offers a highly readable and understandable approach to investigating and designing commonly used structures for ordinary buildings
∗ Provides essential formulas for the solution of structural problems
∗ Includes more than 200 simple, descriptive illustrations
∗ Features updated code and material information
∗ Covers wood, steel concrete, and masonry structures
An unparalleled resource for students and young professional in architecture, construction, and civil engineering, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, Ninth Edition boils structural engineering down to its essential and provides the simple design solutions that are used for the vast majority of buildings.

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0471618063
• ISBN 13: 9780471618065
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 634