McMullin Paul, Price Jonathan (eds.) Introduction to structures

London: Routledge, 2016. — 304 p. — ISBN10: 1138829498; ISBN13: 978-1138829497 — (Architect's Guidebooks to Structures)Introduction to Structures — the lead book in the Architect’s Guidebook to Structures series — presents structures in a simple, accessible fashion through beautiful illustrations, worked examples, and from the perspective of practicing professionals with a combined experience of over 75 years.
It introduces the student to, and reminds the practitioner of, fundamental structural design principles. Beginning by introducing structural forms in nature and history, the process of design, and selecting structural systems and materials, the book then moves on to statics, mechanics of materials, and structural analysis. The final chapter provides guidance on preliminary structural design, complete with decision criteria and design tables. Edited by experienced professional structural engineers, with vital contributions from practicing architects, Introduction to Structures is fully illustrated and contains clear step-by-step examples and preliminary design guidance. Designed as a key textbook for introductory structures courses, it is also an indispensable reference for practicing architects.Introduction. Paul W. McMullin and Jonathan S. PriceStructures Around Us. Sarah Simchuk
The Design Process. Garth Shaw
Structural Systems. Thomas Lane
Structural Materials. Teran Mitchell
Statics: Forces in Equilibrium. Jonathan S. Price
Statics: Moments in Equilibrium. Jonathan S. Price
Mechanics of Materials. Paul W. McMullin
Codes, Loads, and the Art of Engineering. Paul W. McMullin
Structural Analysis: Beams. Paul W. McMullin
Structural Analysis: Plane Trusses and Frames. Paul W. McMullin
Preliminary Design. Garth ShawAppendicesList of Units
List of Symbols
Conversion TablesFigures