Building Structures Illustrated - Patterns, Systems, and Design

"Bestselling reference by reknowned authors of architectural design. One-stop guide to structural design in practice, meant for every designer's desktop. Illustrated throughout with Ching's trademark drawing. Treatment of structural design as part of theentire building design process. Includes overview of the historicial development of architectural materials and structures"--

List of contents

Preface ii
 
1 Building Structures 1
 
2 Structural Patterns 9
 
3 Horizontal Spans 89
 
4 Vertical Dimensions 147
 
5 Lateral Stability 197
 
6 Long-Span Structures 235
 
7 High-Rise Structures 277
 
8 Systems Integration 305
 
Bibliography 335
 
Index 337

Product details

• Authors: Fdk Ching, Francis D K Ching, Francis D. K. Ching, Francis D. K. (University of Washington Ching, Francis D. K. Onouye Ching, Frank Ching, Barry S Onouye, Barry S. Onouye, Barry S. (University of Washington College Onouye, Barry S. (University of Washington College of Built Environments Onouye, Onouye Barry S., Douglas Zuberbuhler, Douglas (University of Washington College of Built Environments Zuberbuhler, Zuberbuhler Douglas
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.01.2014
• EAN: 9781118458358
• ISBN: 978-1-118-45835-8
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Architektur, Architecture, Bauentwurf, Construction, Tragwerke, Bauausführung, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction, Structures, Building Design