Principles of Structural Design Edition 3

Wood, iron, and cement are common engineering resources utilized in structural design. Resource selection relies upon on the sort of construction, availability of resources, and the preference of the designer. The design follows the code requisites of each resource, which are quite distinct. In this revised edition, the fundamental designs of individual components of each resource are presented, along with the theory of structures essential for the design. Numerous examples of complete structural designs have been included. A comprehensive database comprising resource properties, component properties, specifications, and design aids, has been included to make this crucial reading.