[ebooks] La tua misura esteriore (Italian Edition) by Giuseppe Lastaria in Arts-Photography

Description

Introduction to Structures - the lead book in the Architect’s Guidebook to Structures series - presents structures in 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 onto 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; 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.