Description
Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building structures illustratedtakes a new approach to structural design, showing how structural systems of a building ? such as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale ? are related to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. The book features a one-Stop guide to structural design in practice, a thorough treatment of structural design as part of the entire building process, and an overview of the historical development of architectural materails a
Data sheet
- Article
- 100000051225
- ISBN
- Author Name
- Ching, Francis
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Singapore Pte Ltd
- Origin
- Imported
- Book Format
- HARD COVER
- Weight
- 0.908kg
- Length
- 27.4cm
- Width
- 21.3cm
- Height
- 2.3cm
