Study Manual For Simplified Engineering For Architects And Builders

The bestselling structural design reference, fully updated and revised Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the go-to reference on structural design, giving architects and designers a concise introduction to the structures commonly used for typical buildings. The clear, accessible presentation is designed to give you the essential engineering information you need without getting bogged down in excess math, making this book an ideal reference for busy design professionals. This new 12th edition has been completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices. The instructor site includes a complete suite of teaching resources, including an instructor's manual. Structural design is an essential component of the architect's repertoire, and engineering principles are at the foundation of every sound structure. You need to know the physics, but you don't necessarily need to know all of the math. This book gives you exactly what you need without losing you in a tangle of equations, so you can quickly grasp and apply the material. Understand fundamental concepts like forces, loading, and reactions Learn how to design for wood, steel, or concrete construction Study structural design standards and develop sound structural systems Determine the best possible solutions to difficult design challenges The industry-leading reference for over 80 years, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the definitive guide to practical structural design.

Considered a standard in the field, this edition has been updated and expanded. Presents a minimum of fundamental structural mechanics and a digest of the basic issues regarding common forms of construction in major structural materials of wood, steel, concrete and masonry. Contains a new section on the topic of strength design, the latest information on model building codes and industry standards, a chapter on the basic nature and some detail of trusses. Includes a wealth of illustrative examples.

For eighty years Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders has been the gold standard for the industry and the reference of choice for designers and construction professionals. The extensive revisions and updates in this new Thirteenth Edition reflect the most current practices for designing structures, including advanced topics in wood engineered buildings and extended coverage of ASD and LRFD methods. This innovative guide has had a complete makeover to increase content accessibility and to reinforce key study habits. An accompanying website will feature an updated Instructor's Manual and study guide for students.

"Major revision of this classic reference is reorganized and updated to reflect the latest practices in the design of structures. Since 1938, Simplified Engineering for Architect and Builders has endured as the reference of choice for designers and constructors who need to know the practical procedures for the design of commonly used structures for buildings. Covering both the LRFD and ASD methods for structural design, Simplified Engineering is the go-to book for those working on the design of steel, wood, concrete and masonry building structures"--

Die Parker/Ambrose Reihe der 'Simplified Design Guides' bietet nun schon seit über 70 Jahren einfache und präzise Lösungen zu allgemeinen Problemen im Bereich Konstruktions- und Umweltdesign. Jetzt neu in der 6. komplett überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage. Dieser Band konzentriert sich vornehmlich darauf, wie Bauwerke und ihre Baumaterialien sich verhalten, wenn verschiedene Kräften auf sie einwirken. Mit neuen Abschnitten zur Analyse statisch unbestimmter Konstruktionen und zum Materialverhalten von Konstruktionen. Der neue Schwerpunkt liegt verstärkt auf grundlegenden Themen und weniger auf der Mathematik. Erfordert nur ein Minimum an mathematischen Vorkenntnissen. Mit aktualisierter Code- und Technologieinformation. Noch anschaulicher durch mehr Abbildungen.

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