ABSTRACT

Timber, steel, and concrete are common engineering materials used in structural design. Material choice depends upon the type of structure, availability of material, and the preference of the designer. The design practices the code requirements of each material are very different. In this updated edition, the elemental designs of individual components of each material are presented, together with theory of structures essential for the design. Numerous examples of complete structural designs have been included. A comprehensive database comprising materials properties, section properties, specifications, and design aids, has been included to make this essential reading.

chapter 1|21 pages

Design Criteria

chapter 2|8 pages

Primary Loads

Dead Loads and Live Loads

chapter 3|19 pages

Snow Loads

chapter 4|40 pages

Wind Loads

chapter 5|28 pages

Earthquake Loads

chapter 6|29 pages

Wood Specifications

chapter 8|20 pages

Wood Connections

chapter 9|17 pages

Tension Steel Members

chapter 10|20 pages

Compression Steel Members

chapter 11|16 pages

Flexural Steel Members

chapter 12|29 pages

Combined Forces on Steel Members

chapter 13|38 pages

Steel Connections

chapter 14|22 pages

Flexural Reinforced Concrete Members

chapter 18|28 pages

Pre-Stressed Concrete Structures