University Textbook Series - Structural Principles

Author: Harry
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book aims to introduce readers without a background in mechanics to the fundamental concepts of architectural structures and the overall overview of engineering. The book explains concepts with illustrations. The content is divided into two parts: one is basic concepts, including: design methods, force concepts, material properties; the other is the performance of various structures, including beams, slabs, arches, shells, and tension structures. The books the theme of the relationship between structure and form, as well as geometry and mechanics, throughout. It is aimed at university students beginning to study architectural design and also has great reference value for professionals in the field of construction engineering.