Building Structures |
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Author:
| Nawari, Nawari Kuenstle, Michael |
ISBN: | 978-1-60927-673-7 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
Publisher: | Cognella, Inc.
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Imprint: | Cognella Academic Publishing |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $112.95 |
Book Description:
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Buildings embody ineffable, yet sensible aesthetic and functional qualities that merge from a number of domains, such as space, form, and structure. The particular connection that exists between structures and architecture is what is referred to as the crossover design in building structures.
Building Structures: Fundamentals of Crossover Design introduces young architects, engineers and builders to the fundamental concepts of building structures. It seeks to...
More DescriptionBuildings embody ineffable, yet sensible aesthetic and functional qualities that merge from a number of domains, such as space, form, and structure. The particular connection that exists between structures and architecture is what is referred to as the crossover design in building structures.
Building Structures: Fundamentals of Crossover Design introduces young architects, engineers and builders to the fundamental concepts of building structures. It seeks to develop proper understanding and interpretation of structural behavior and concepts within various architectural expressions. This book offers an essential introduction to building structures for anyone interested in architecture, civil and structural engineering, building construction and technology.
Key features of
Building Structures include:
- Introduction of the crossover design by broadening and enriching the integrating of architectural aspects, structural systems, structural analysis and design, and visual presentation.
- Clear 3D illustrations, photographs and graphical details, along with simple hand calculations.
- Detailed and transparent examples inspired by real world projects.
- Simple equations and basic mathematics to ensure that the primary emphasis on behavioral and conceptual aspects is not lost behind complex analytical methods.