Summary

For undergraduate courses in Statics, Strength of Materials, and Structural Principles in Architecture. A valuable reference source, this richly illustrated, user-friendly text provides an informative introduction to structures, and appeals to architectural and building construction students strong need for visual reinforcement. No calculus is required. *NEW - Added chapter on Structural Connections in Steel-Ch.10 includes illustrations of commonly used connection details in buildings which familiarizes students with the basic concepts of structural steel connectors and welding. *NEW - References to computer applications in structural analysis discusses concisely how computer can be used for structural analysis. *NEW - Internet references provides students with a suggested list of Web addresses that can be used to obtain more information on selected structural topics. *NEW - Improved example problems reflect the use of newer grades of steel in the sections on steel beam and column design. *Extensive treatment of load tracing, well organized and highly visual. This integrates discussions on building structures (structural design) with architectural and construction issues. *A profus