Description

Overview:

This book aims to narrate fundamental concepts of structural design to architecture students such that they have minimum involvement with math problem-solving. Within this book, students learn about different types of loads, forces and vector addition, the concept of equilibrium, internal forces, geometrical and material properties of structural elements, and rules of thumb for estimating the proportion of some structural systems such as catenary cables and arches, trusses, and frame structures.

Subject:

Architecture and Design

Level:

College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Textbook

Author:

Anahita Khodadadi

Provider:

Portland State University

Date Added:

11/18/2021