Download or read book Simplified Building Design for Wind and Earthquake Forces written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-07-15 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains practical, easy-to-read explanations regarding the issues and problems encountered in designing for these natural disasters. This edition includes important code updates from the 1994 Uniform Building Code as well as more detailed information on engineering computations and lateral force construction. Increased attention is paid to the relationship between building design and seismic response. Features a discussion of the latest CAD products for lateral design work. Serves as a major reference for anyone preparing for seismic and wind design test sections of State Board Examinations (for licensing purposes).

Download or read book Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic reference for structural design and construction—completely revised and updated Approaching its eighth decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remains the reference of choice for designers and constructors. This new Eleventh Edition is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest practices in the design of structures. Long considered a standard in the field, this perennial bestseller provides a clear, accessible presentation of the engineering information that is essential for architects and builders. Offering a concise, highly readable introduction to the investigation and design of ordinary structures for buildings—including information on structural analysis, materials, and systems—this thoroughly updated Eleventh Edition includes: The latest building and material codes A fresh look at the LRFD method as well as the ASD method of structural design A revised section on the principles of structural mechanics for the latest generation of designers and builders Essential formulas for the solution of structural problems More than 200 descriptive illustrations A companion Web site that now provides access to the Study Guide to Accompany Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders An unparalleled resource for students and professionals in architecture, construction, and civil engineering, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, Eleventh Edition boils structural engineering down to its essentials and provides the simple design solutions that are used for the vast majority of buildings.

Download or read book Simplified Design of Masonry Structures written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-02-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, accessible introduction to structural masonryfundamentals. This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the designof masonry structures for buildings --with clear and easy-to-graspcoverage of basic materials, construction systems, building codes,industry standards, and simple computations for structural elementsof commonly used forms of masonry. Well-written and carefullyorganized, the book: * Includes all principal types of masonry materials: brick, stone,fired clay, concrete block, glass block, and more * Contains information on unreinforced, reinforced, and veneeredconstruction * Examines key design criteria: dead loads, live loads, lateralloads, structural planning, building code requirements, andperformance measurement * Features helpful study aids --including exercises and solutions,glossary of terms, bibliography, and detailed appendices. Requiring only minimal prior experience in engineering analysis ordesign, Simplified Design of Masonry Structures is ideal forself-study or classroom use. It is an essential reference forarchitecture and engineering students and professionals.

Download or read book Simplified Design of Steel Structures written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh edition of Simplified Design of Steel Structures is an excellent reference for architects and engineers who need information about the common uses of steel for the structures of buildings. The clear and concise format benefits readers who have limited backgrounds in mathematics and engineering. This new edition has been updated to reflect changes in standards, industry technology, and construction practices, including new research in the field, examples of general building structural systems, and the use of computers in structural design. Specifically, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) are now covered.

Download or read book Simplified Design of Wood Structures written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SIMPLIFIED DESIGN of WOOD STRUCTURES Architecture Newly updated—the most accessible, thorough introduction to the basics of wood structure design No architect’s education would be complete without a basic understanding of how structures respond to the action of forces and how these forces affect the performance of various building material (wood, steel, concrete, etc.). In continuous publication for over sixty years, this standard guide to structural design with wood has now been updated to include current design practices, standards, and consideration of new wood products. Written to be easily understood by readers with limited experience in engineering mechanics, structural analysis, or advanced mathematics, the book now features: Consideration of the LRFD method of structural design in addition to the ASD method Updated coverage conforming to current building codes, design practices, and industry standards Expanded treatment of wood products beyond sawn lumber More examples and a wider sweep of systems and products Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Sixth Edition stands as a valuable resource that no architect or builder should be without. The Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides has been providing simple, concise solutions to common structural and environmental design problems for more than seven decades.

Download or read book Simplified Design of Concrete Structures written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-22 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over sixty years, the primary source for design of concrete structures--now revised and updated Simplified Design of Concrete Structures, Eighth Edition covers all the latest, commonly used concrete systems, practices, and research in the field, reinforced with examples of practical designs and general building structural systems. Updated to conform to current building codes, design practices, and industry standards. Simplified Design of Concrete Structures, Eighth Edition is a reliable, easy-to-use handbook that examines a wide range of concrete structures, building types, and construction details. It includes a wealth of illustrations, expanded text examples, exercise problems, and a helpful glossary. Highlights of this outstanding tool include: * Its use of the current American Concrete Institute Building Code for 2005 (ACI 318) and the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method of structural design * Fundamental and real-world coverage of concrete structures that assumes no previous experience * Valuable study aids such as exercise problems, questions, and word lists enhance usability

Download or read book Simplified Design of Building Structures written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1995-10-20 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is full of examples of what designers can do once they learn the basics. This book presents an overview of the structural design process for designers with limited backgrounds in engineering analysis and mathematics. Included is information on structural systems and materials, the development of the general form and basic elements of a specific system, and construction plans and details. Included are examples of eleven different structural systems, each with an explanation of the design and a sample set of construction plans and details.

Download or read book Simplified Design for Building Sound Control written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1995-05-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized for self-paced study, this user-friendly book can easily be understood by designers with no engineering training. Provides excellent guidance concerning how design can be used to control noise, privacy and room acoustics within buildings. Contains a summary of the basic types of sound problems that occur in buildings.

Download or read book Simplified Design of HVAC Systems written by William Bobenhausen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-04-14 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical overview of what to consider when designing a building's heating, cooling, ventilating and humidifying systems along with their space, power, control and other requirements. Includes the latest concepts, applications, basic design problems and their solutions. Packed with examples to facilitate understanding.

Download or read book Simplified Mechanics and Strength of Materials written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Die Parker/Ambrose Reihe der 'Simplified Design Guides' bietet nun schon seit über 70 Jahren einfache und präzise Lösungen zu allgemeinen Problemen im Bereich Konstruktions- und Umweltdesign. Jetzt neu in der 6. komplett überarbeiteten und aktualisierten Auflage. Dieser Band konzentriert sich vornehmlich darauf, wie Bauwerke und ihre Baumaterialien sich verhalten, wenn verschiedene Kräften auf sie einwirken. Mit neuen Abschnitten zur Analyse statisch unbestimmter Konstruktionen und zum Materialverhalten von Konstruktionen. Der neue Schwerpunkt liegt verstärkt auf grundlegenden Themen und weniger auf der Mathematik. Erfordert nur ein Minimum an mathematischen Vorkenntnissen. Mit aktualisierter Code- und Technologieinformation. Noch anschaulicher durch mehr Abbildungen.

Download or read book Design of Building Trusses written by James Ambrose and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1994-09-28 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, up-to-date introduction on truss analysis, application and design. Describes the influence of trusses on design development as well as the means for design and detailing of truss construction utilizing contemporary building technologies. Illustrations include both historical and recent uses of trusses.

Download or read book Building Construction Illustrated written by Francis D. K. Ching and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with a 3D digital building model for interactive learning For over three decades, Building Construction Illustrated has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever, providing the latest information in Francis D.K. Ching's signature style. Its rich and comprehensive approach clearly presents all of the basic concepts underlying building construction. New to this edition are digital enhancements delivered as an online companion to the print edition and also embedded in e-book editions. Features include a 3D model showing how building components come together in a final project. llustrated throughout with clear and accurate drawings that present the state of the art in construction processes and materials Updated and revised to include the latest knowledge on sustainability, incorporation of building systems, and use of new materials Contains archetypal drawings that offer clear inspiration for designers and drafters Reflects the 2012 International Building Codes and 2012 LEED system This new edition of Building Construction Illustrated remains as relevant as ever, with the most current knowledge presented in a rich and comprehensive manner that does not disappoint.

Download or read book Bracing for Disaster written by Stephen Tobriner and published by Heyday.ORIM. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The first history of seismic engineering in San Francisco . . . spiced with survivor and eyewitness accounts. ”—Midwest Book Review For the past one hundred and fifty years, architects and engineers have quietly been learning from each quake and designing newer earthquake-resistant building techniques and applying them in an ongoing effort to save San Francisco. Bracing for Disaster is a fresh appraisal of a city responding to repeated devastation. In the language of a skilled teacher, Tobriner examines what really happened during the city’s earthquakes—which buildings were damaged, which survived, and who were the unsung heroes. Filled with more than two hundred photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, this is a revealing look at the history of buildings by a true expert, and it offers lessons not just for San Francisco but for any city beset by natural disasters. “The real saga is how a fast-growing city grapples with the reality that it has more to worry about than fires and fog. The core of the story is fairly technical, rooted in the crude intuitive ways in which builders reacted to a seismic threat they could neither measure nor define. But Tobriner crafts the story well.”—SFGate

Download or read book Designing Tall Buildings written by Mark Sarkisian and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Designing Tall Buildings, an accessible reference to guide you through the fundamental principles of designing high-rises, features two new chapters, additional sections, 400 images, project examples, and updated US and international codes. Each chapter focuses on a theme central to tall-building design, giving a comprehensive overview of the related architecture and structural engineering concepts. Author Mark Sarkisian, PE, SE, LEED® AP BD+C, provides clear definitions of technical terms and introduces important equations, gradually developing your knowledge. Projects drawn from SOM’s vast portfolio of built high-rises, many of which Sarkisian engineered, demonstrate these concepts. This book advises you to consider the influence of a particular site's geology, wind conditions, and seismicity. Using this contextual knowledge and analysis, you can determine what types of structural solutions are best suited for a tower on that site. You can then conceptualize and devise efficient structural systems that are not only safe, but also constructible and economical. Sarkisian also addresses the influence of nature in design, urging you to integrate structure and architecture for buildings of superior performance, sustainability, and aesthetic excellence.

Download or read book Structural Design written by James R. Underwood and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Structural Design presents the conceptual and practical underpinnings of basic building design and technology in a single comprehensive source. It provides essential coverage of the integral relationships of structural/architectural form and spatial organization, and an understanding of the impact of load configurations and other key determinants of design. Essential principles as well as structural solutions are visually reinforced with hundreds of architectural drawings, photographs, and other illustrations, making this book truly architect-friendly. 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. It includes: In-depth coverage of steel, wood, reinforced concrete, and masonry, including lateral force generation and design Over 1,000 illustrations and photographs Real-world examples, sample problems, and useful references throughout Conventional and SI unit systems

Download or read book Structural Systems ARE Mock Exam SS of Architect Registration Exam written by Gang Chen and published by ArchiteG, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-09-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis A Practical Guide & Mock Exam for the Structural Systems (SS) Division of the ARE! Every July, NCARB begins to recreate the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) questions based on a new guide and scope. We always incorporate this latest information into our books. To become a licensed architect, you need to have a proper combination of education and/or experience, meet your Board of Architecture’s special requirements, and pass all seven divisions of ARE. This book provides an ARE exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking techniques, tips and guides, and a realistic and complete mock exam with solutions and explanations for the Structural Systems (SS) Division of the ARE. More specifically this book covers the following subjects: · ARE, IDP, and education requirements · ARE exam content, format, and prep strategies · the design and construction of buildings · general structures · seismic forces · wind forces · lateral forces · principles (building design; the implications of design decisions; building systems and their integration) · materials& technology (construction materials, construction details, and constructability) · codes& regulations (government and regulatory requirements and permit processes) · concrete, steel, and wood structures · foundation systems · connections · famous engineers and structures · statics and strength of materials · structural and truss analysis · retaining walls and other walls · two graphic vignettes with step-by-step solutions using the NCARB practice program software · instructions on installing alternate dwg files for use with NCARB software · instructions on saving and installing various solution files for use with NCARB software The mock exam includes 125 challenging questions of the same difficulty level and format as the real exam (multiple-choice, check-all-that-apply, and fill-in-the-blank), as well as two graphic vignettes. It will help you pass the SS division of the ARE and become a licensed architect! Can you study and pass the ARE Structural Systems (SS) Exam in 2 weeks? The answer is yes: IF you study the right materials, you can pass with 2 weeks of prep. If you study our book, "Structural Systems ARE Mock Exam," you have an excellent chance of studying and passing the ARE Structural Systems (SS) Exam in 2 weeks. We have added many tips and tricks that WILL help you pass the exam on your first try. Our goal is to take a very complicated subject and make it simple. " ARE Structural Systems (SS) Exam " will save you time and money and help you pass the exam on the first try!

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