The bestselling structural design reference; fully updated and revised Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the go-to reference on structural design; giving architects and designers a concise introduction to the structures commonly used for typical buildings. The clear; accessible presentation is designed to give you the essential engineering information you need without getting bogged down in excess math; making this book an ideal reference for busy design professionals. This new 12th edition has been completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices. The instructor site includes a complete suite of teaching resources; including an instructors manual and a PowerPoint presentation. Structural design is an essential component of the architects repertoire; and engineering principles are at the foundation of every sound structure. You need to know the physics; but you dont necessarily need to know all of the math. This book gives you exactly what you need without losing you in a tangle of equations; so you can quickly grasp and apply the material. Understand fundamental concepts like forces; loading; and reactions Learn how to design for wood; steel; or concrete construction Study structural design standards and develop sound structural systems Determine the best possible solutions to difficult design challenges The industry-leading reference for over 80 years; Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the definitive guide to practical structural design.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Engaging and inspiringBy JaneAs someone who has written about creativity; I often get sent how-to-be-creative books. They are typically cloying and empty; sticky with platitudes. This book rises impressively above that gummy mass. One reason is Graham Ramsays multidisciplinary talent--besides his work as a photographer and author; he is a professional composer. This keeps his exercises from getting mired in a single approach; they are accessible to people without particular artistic skills. Holly Sweet ably provides a psychological gloss on the process that makes the book useful for readers whose goal is to contemplate their own lives. The combination makes the book useful not only for artists; but for anyone who is self-reflective and wants to step out of their usual way of thinking about their life. Students who are thinking about their place in the world will find this book a great aid. But I was struck by how older adults too; looking back over a lifetime of snapshots and memorabilia; can use this books approach to make sense of their lifetime of experience.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy CustomerInteresting book with some good exercises.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Creative ExpressionBy Lola MamengI found the book quite helpful in some aspects of self-reflection and I used the "Who Am I Today" activity with my students. Too bad the publisher does not offer desk copies.
