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During the summer of 1906 the author was requested by the Board of Education to give a course of lectures at South Kensington upon The Mechanics of Building Construction to a number of Science teachers selected by the Department from all parts of the Kingdom, with the object of perfecting their knowledge of the subject and at the same time illustrating the manner in which it should be taught. The course was so well appreciated by the teachers that a.
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Henry Adams (1838-1918) was author of "The Education of Henry Adams," two novels, and numerous hooks and articles.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 133194614X
- ISBN 13 9781331946144
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages259
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles of structural engineering, providing a comprehensive guide for aspiring architects and engineers. Drawing on the author's extensive experience as a lecturer and examiner, the text illuminates the core concepts of statics, force, and leverage, laying the groundwork for understanding the mechanics of building construction. The author employs a clear and engaging style, illustrated with numerous diagrams, to demystify complex concepts like bending moments, shearing forces, and moment of inertia, key elements in determining the strength and stability of structures. The book also delves into the historical context of structural engineering, tracing the evolution of key principles from Isaac Newton's groundbreaking work on gravity to the development of graphic statics by Professor Clerk Maxwell. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of a thorough understanding of these principles, providing a solid foundation for students to build upon as they progress in their careers. This insightful work offers a timeless guide to the mechanics of building construction, a subject of enduring relevance for architects and engineers seeking to create safe and enduring structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331946144_0
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