Building Structures
3rd Edition
Published on 13. September 2011
544 pages
978-1-118-06702-4 (ISBN)
Description
The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysisand design, now updated with the latest considerations of buildingtechnology
Structural design is an essential element of the buildingprocess, yet one of the most difficult to learn. While structuralengineers do the detailed consulting work for a building project,architects need to know enough structural theory and analysis todesign a building. Most texts on structures for architects focusnarrowly on the mathematical analysis of isolated structuralcomponents, yet Building Structures looks at the general conceptswith selected computations to understand the role of the structureas a building subsystem--without the complicatedmathematics.
New to this edition is a complete discussion of the LRFD methodof design, supplemented by the ASD method, in addition to:
* The fundamentals of structural analysis and design forarchitects
* A glossary, exercise problems, and a companion website andinstructor's manual
* Material ideally suited for preparing for the ARE exam
Profusely illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs,and including new case studies, Building Structures, Third Editionis perfect for nonengineers to understand and visualize structuraldesign.
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James Ambrose | Patrick Tripeny
Building Structures
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Persons
James Ambrose is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series ofSimplified Design Guides. He practiced as an architect inCalifornia and Illinois and as a structural engineer in Illinois.He was a professor of architecture at the University of SouthernCalifornia.
Patrick Tripeny is an Associate Professor, formerdirector of the School of Architecture, and the current Director ofthe Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at the Universityof Utah. He is a licensed architect in California. He has been therecipient of a number of teaching awards at the local and nationallevel for his work in teaching structures and design. With JamesAmbrose, he is the coauthor of Simplified Engineering forArchitects and Builders, Eleventh Edition; Simplified Design ofSteel Structures, Eighth Edition; Simplified Design of ConcreteStructures, Eighth Edition; and Simplified Design of WoodStructures, Sixth Edition, all published by Wiley.
Content
Preface ix
Introduction xi
1. Basic Concepts 1
1.1 Basic Concerns 1
1.2 Architectural Considerations 3
1.3 Structural Functions 12
1.4 Structural Materials 18
1.5 Structural Systems 21
2. Investigation of Structures 39
2.1 Introduction to Structural Investigation 39
2.2 Static Forces 41
2.3 Stresses and Strains 56
2.4 Special Topics 63
2.5 Dynamic Behavior 75
3. Structural Elements 80
3.1 Beams 80
3.2 Tension Elements 88
3.3 Compression Elements 93
3.4 Trusses 99
3.5 Rigid Frames 104
3.6 Special Structures 112
4. Wood Structures 114
4.1 General Concerns forWood 114
4.2 Wood Products and Systems 117
4.3 Design Data for Structural Lumber 124
4.4 Wood-Spanning Systems 126
4.5 Wood Trusses 134
4.6 Wood Columns 139
4.7 Fasteners and Connections forWood 147
5. Steel Structures 153
5.1 General Concerns for Steel 153
5.2 Steel Beams, Joists, and Decks 158
5.3 Steel Columns 187
5.4 Bolted Connections for Steel Structures 196
5.5 Steel Trusses 202
6. Concrete Structures 203
6.1 General Concerns for Concrete 203
6.2 Reinforced Concrete Flexural Members 211
6.3 Concrete Columns 238
6.4 Concrete Foundations 247
7. Masonry Structures 259
7.1 General Concerns for Masonry 259
7.2 StructuralMasonry 262
7.3 Masonry with Concrete Units 267
7.4 Form and Classification of Compression Elements 270
7.5 Brick Masonry 271
7.6 Miscellaneous Masonry Construction 276
7.7 Adobe Construction 279
7.8 Hollow Clay Tile 279
8. Building Foundations and Site Structures 281
8.1 General Considerations 281
8.2 Soil Properties and Foundation Behavior 283
8.3 Shallow Bearing Foundations 293
8.4 Elements of Foundation Systems 298
8.5 Deep Foundations 304
8.6 Special Problems and Construction 308
9. Lateral-Force Effects 316
9.1 General Considerations for Lateral Effects 316
9.2 Wind Effects on Buildings 335
9.3 Earthquake Effects on Buildings 341
9.4 Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems 350
10. Building Structures Design Examples 381
10.1 General Concerns for Structural Design 381
10.2 Building One 392
10.3 Building Two 399
10.4 Building Three 410
10.5 Building Four 414
10.6 Building Five 416
10.7 Building Six 418
10.8 Building Seven 430
10.9 Building Eight 455
10.10 Building Nine 458
Appendix A: Properties of Sections 468
Appendix B: Glossary 483
Appendix C: Exercise Problems 489
Appendix D: Study Aids 504
References 519
Index 521
