2007 Second Edition Building Structures (Fourth Edition)

Author: Editorial Committee of "Guide to the Architect Registration Examination"
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Personnel began implementing the Architect Registration Examination system in 1995. To help architects prepare for the exam, the authors of this book have been involved in teaching at the Beijing First- and Second-Level Architect Registration Examination Preparation Classes since 1995. They are senior engineers and professors with deep expertise in this field, coming from the Beijing Architectural Design and Research Institute, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Renmin University of China, Tsinghua University Architectural Design Institute, and the former Beijing Municipal Planning and Land Administration Bureau. Based on the examination syllabus and using current codes and standards as a foundation, the authors have written this set of examination preparation materials for students. The purpose of the textbook is to guide review, hence it is concise and practical, emphasizing the understanding and application of codes, and highlighting key concepts. The textbook was officially published in 2001, fully revised in 2003 according to the new examination syllabus and updated codes and standards, and again supplemented and updated in 2004 with a CD-ROM containing post-chapter exercises. It has been revised once again this year. The experts who contributed to this textbook are as follows: Chapter 6 and 7, Geng Changfu; Chapter 2, Zhang Sihao; Chapter 3, Wang Qiming; Chapter 4, Jiang Zhongguang; Chapter 5, Ren Chaojun; Chapters 6 and 7 (building section), Weng Rubi; Chapter 9, Qian Minggang; Chapters 10, 12, and 13, and Chapter 7 (structural section), Zeng Jun; Chapter 11, Lin Huanfu; Chapter 14, Wang Qimei; Chapters 15 and 16, Li Defu; Chapter 17, Lü Jian and Zhang Yan; Chapters 18 and 7 (HVAC section), Jia Zhaokai; Chapters 19 and 7 (electrical section), Feng Ling; Chapter 20, Peng Gaiwei; Chapter 21, Yang Jinduo; Chapter 22, Zhou Huijin; Chapter 23, Liu Baosheng; Chapter 24, Li Kuiyuan. To facilitate students' review, this textbook is published in 5 volumes. Volume 1 includes Chapters 1 to 8, covering "Design Preliminary Site and Architectural Design"; Volume 2 includes Chapters 9 to 13, covering "Architectural Structures"; Volume 3 includes Chapters 14 to 19, covering "Architectural Physics and Building Equipment"; Volume 4 includes Chapters 20 and 21, covering "Architectural Materials and Construction"; Volume 5 includes Chapters 22 to 24, covering "Architectural Economy, Construction, and Design Business Management." When reviewing this textbook, students should also read the corresponding codes and standards. Each chapter includes reference exercises to help students assess their review progress and prepare for the exam. Additionally, in 2001, we organized the writing of "Mock Examination Questions for the First-Level Architect Registration Examination," which has been revised annually in recent years. It contains nearly 3,000 multiple-choice questions, each with answers and hints. The book also includes a special drawing question section with reference answers and a CD-ROM with mock examination questions. This "Question Collection" will undoubtedly be very beneficial for students preparing for the exam. According to the "Administrative Licensing Law," the editorial committee of this book no longer bears the name of the Architect Registration Management Committee, but the content remains unchanged. With annual revisions and supplements, the quality of the book improves every year.