About the Book

Taking a visually-oriented approach, "Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, Third Edition," presents basic structural concepts in an easily understood manner. The authors introduce structural theory without relying on calculus. Instead using building examples and illustrations to supplement the book and introduce mathematically based material in a non-threatening way. This edition features many fully-worked example problems, a new supplemental CD-ROM, a section on retaining walls and clearer connections between written and visual elements. Extensive treatment of load tracing (paths) in an organized and heavily illustrated manner. Includes a CD containing additional problems with solutions for further practice. New section discussing the basic principles of concrete retaining walls using free-body diagrams and the equations of equillibrium. Building inspectors or people training to become inspectors or plans checkers.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 630 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Edition: 3

ISBN-10: 0131185837

Publication Date: Jun. 30th, 2006

ISBN-13: 9780131185838

Dimensions: 8.58 x 11.20 x 1.13 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.38 lbs

• Categories: Methods Materials Civil Engineering