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Simplified engineering for architects and builders /

Title:
Simplified engineering for architects and builders /
Author:
Ambrose, James E., author.
Format:
Book
Institution:
MassArt
Contents:
Part I. Fundamental functions of structures : Investigation of forces, force systems, loading and reactions : Properties of forces ; Static equilibrium ; Force components and combinations ; Graphical analysis of concurrent force systems ; Algebraic analysis of nonconcurrent force systems ; Laws of equilibrium ; Loads and reactive forces ; Load sources ; Load combinations ; Determination of design loads ; Design methods -- Investigation of axial force actions : Forces and stresses ; Deformation ; Suspension cables ; Funicular arches ; Graphical analysis of planar trusses ; Algebraic analysis of planar tresses ; Cable-stayed structures ; Compression members -- Investigation of structures for shear and bending : Direct shear stress ; Shear in beams ; Bending moments in beams ; Sense of beaming in beams ; Tabulated values of beam behavior ; Development of bending resistance ; Shear stress in beams ; Continuous and restrained beams ; Members experiencing compression plus bending ; Rigid frames ; Buckling of beams ; Second-order analysis ; Computer software for structural analysis -- Structural systems and planning : General considerations for structural systems ; Shear wall and diaphragm structural system ; Braced frame systems ; Moment frame systems ; Wood construction ; Steel construction ; Concrete construction -- Part II. Wood construction : Wood spanning elements : Structural lumber ; Reference design values for allowable stress design ; Design controls for load and resistance factor design ; Design for bending ; Beam shear ; Bearing ; Deflection ; Behavior considerations for LRFD ; Joists and rafters ; Decking for roofs and floors ; Plywood ; Glued-laminated products ; Wood fiber products ; Assembled wood structural products -- Wood columns : Slenderness ratio for columns ; Compression capacity of simple solid columns, ASD method ; Column load capacity, LRFD method ; Stud wall construction ; Columns with bending -- Connections for wood structures : Bolted joints ; Nailed joints ; Plywood gussets ; Investigation of connections, LRFD method ; Formed steel framing elements -- Part III. Steel construction : Steel structural products : Design methods for steel structures ; Materials for steel products ; Types of steel structural products -- Steel beams and framing elements : Factors in beam design ; Inelastic versus elastic behavior ; Nominal moment capacity of steel beams ; Design for bending ; Design of beams for buckling failure ; Shear in steel beams ; Deflection of beams ; Safe load tables ; Steel trusses ; Manufactured trusses for flat spans ; Decks with steel framing ; Concentrated load effects on beams -- Steel columns and frames : Column shapes ; Column slenderness and end conditions ; Safe axial loads for steel columns ; Design of steel columns ; Columns with bending ; Column framing and connections -- Bolted connections for steel structures : Bolted connections ; Design of a bolted connection ; Bolted framing connections ; Bolted truss connections -- Light-gage formed steel structures : Light-gage steel products ; Light-gage steel decks ; Light-gage steel systems -- Part IV. Concrete construction : Reinforced concrete structures : General considerations ; General application of strength methods ; Beams: ultimate strength method ; Beams in site-cast systems ; Spanning slabs ; Shear in beams ; Development length for reinforcement ; Deflection control -- Flat-spanning concrete system : Slab-and-beam systems ; General considerations for beams -- Concrete column and compress members : Effects of compression force ; General considerations for concrete columns ; Design methods and aids for concrete columns ; Special considerations for concrete columns -- Foundations : Shallow bearing foundations ; Wall footings ; Column footings ; Pedestals -- Part V. Structural systems for buildings : General considerations for building structures : Choice of building construction ; Structural design standards ; Structural design process ; Development of structural systems -- Building one : General considerations ; Design of the wood structure for gravity loads ; Design for lateral loads ; Alternative steel and masonry structure ; Alternative truss roof ; Foundations -- Building two : Design for gravity loads ; Design for lateral loads ; Alternative steel and masonry structure -- Building three : General considerations ; Structural alternatives ; Design of the steel structure ; Alternative floor construction with trusses ; Design of the trussed bent for wind ; Considerations for a steel rigid frame ; Considerations for a masonry wall structure ; The concrete structure ; Design of the foundation -- Appendix A. Properties of sections : Centroids ; Moment of inertia ; Transferring moments of inertia ; Miscellaneous properties ; Tables of properties of sections -- Glossary.
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Library holdings:
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TA633 .A43 2016 – Available