Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders (5th Edition)

Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders (5th Edition)
by Ronald E. Shaeffer

Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders (5th Edition)
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Author: Ronald E. Shaeffer
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-30
ISBN: 0131186558
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary of Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders (5th Edition)

Provides an introduction to building structures and materials, treats the essential topics in statics and mechanics of materials and provides an introduction to structural analysis and design.  Graphics statics treatment expanded including the graphical analysis of simple trusses and relatively complicated cable structures; structural behavior treatment expanded including structural system selection and step-by-step, thoroughly worked out examples.    It is aimed at the practicing architect and those who will be working with him or her.

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