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- Ideal for use as a general and technical reference in the design studio, as a study aid for the architectural registration exam, or as an office resource, Structural Design is a superb companion for the architecture student and practicing professional.
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Jun 22, 2007 · Written for the practicing architect, Structural Design addresses the process on both a conceptual and a mathematical level. Most importantly, it helps architects work with structural consultants and understand all the necessary considerations when designing structural systems.
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This book is concerned with structural design for architecture. It complements my previous volume, Structure and Architecture, and discusses the selection of structure type, the selection of structural material and the deter-mination of structural form. It deals primarily with the development of the idea of the struc-
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Aug 23, 2023 · This book covers all of the fundamental concepts found in a typical undergraduate structural design class. It is aimed at architecture students and is pitched at an appropriate level for such students.
Jan 1, 1997 · The topics covered in the book include choice of structuralmaterial, the determination of the form and geometry of structures, the integration of the structure with other aspects of architectural design and the preliminary allocation of dimensions to the principal structural elements.
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- Angus J Macdonald
- Angus J. MacDonald
Written for the practicing architect, Structural Design addresses the process on both a conceptual and a mathematical level. Most importantly, it helps architects work with structural consultants and understand all the necessary considerations when designing structural systems.
The topics covered in the book include choice of structuralmaterial, the determination of the form and geometry of structures, the integration of the structure with other aspects of architectural design and the preliminary allocation of dimensions to the principal structural elements.
A thorough redesign for easy reading and navigability. Coverage of all of the primary structural materials (steel, wood, reinforced concrete, and masonry) in one volume. Approximately 700 illustrations, including black-and-white photos, architectural and technical drawings, line diagrams, and freehand sketches.
