Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design

Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design
ISBN-10
1118848306
ISBN-13
9781118848302
Series
Building Structures Illustrated
Category
Architecture
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2014-03-04
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler

Description

A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide tostructural design Structures are an essential element of the building process, yetone of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. Whilestructural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project,architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory andanalysis to design a building. Building StructuresIllustrated takes a new approach to structural design, showinghow structural systems of a building—such as an integratedassembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale—arerelated to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. Thebook features a one-stop guide to structural design in practice, athorough treatment of structural design as part of the entirebuilding process, and an overview of the historical development ofarchitectural materails and structure. Illustrated throughout withChing's signature line drawings, this new Second Edition isan ideal guide to structures for designers, builders, andstudents. Updated to include new information on building code compliance,additional learning resources, and a new glossary of terms Offers thorough coverage of formal and spatial composition,program fit, coordination with other building systems, codecompliance, and much more Beautifully illustrated by the renowned Francis D.K. Ching Building Structures Illustrated, Second Edition is theideal resource for students and professionals who want to makeinformed decisions on architectural design.

Get the book

Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Search the book
eBay.com
eBay.com
Search the book

Other editions

Similar books

  • Building Construction Illustrated
    Building Construction Illustrated
    By Francis D. K. Ching

    Francis D. K. Ching. Groulerl Masonry Grouted masonrywalls have all interiorjoints filled entirely with grout asthe mark progresses. the grout used to consolidate the adjoining materials into a solid mass isa fluid portland cement ...

  • Building Structures
    Building Structures
    By James Ambrose, Patrick Tripeny

    New to this edition is a complete discussion of the LRFD method of design, supplemented by the ASD method, in addition to: The fundamentals of structural analysis and design for architects A glossary, exercise problems, and a companion ...

  • European Building Construction Illustrated
    European Building Construction Illustrated
    By Francis D. K. Ching, Mark Mulville

    Reynolds, T & Holland,C(2011). Digest 521. TimberCladding. BREPress. Richter, HP& HartwellFP(2008). PracticalElectrical Wiring. Park Publishing. Ruberoid Building Products (2002). Flat Roofing, A Guide to Good Practice. Salter, C(1998).

  • Building Construction Illustrated
    Building Construction Illustrated
    By Francis D. K. Ching, Cassandra Adams

    Special features of this edition include integrated coverage of environmentally friendly materials, sustainable building construction strategies, and ADA requirements, as well as the inclusion of both metric and standard U.S. measurements ...

  • Interior Design Illustrated
    Interior Design Illustrated
    By Francis D. K. Ching, Corky Binggeli

    This new edition offers a concise and accessible presentation of important concepts for beginning designers, and experienced practitioners will appreciate its insightful and practical coverage of the relationship between building structures ...

  • Building Structures: understanding the basics
    Building Structures: understanding the basics
    By Malcolm Millais

    This is a one-stop book for knowing everything important about building structures.

  • Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics
    Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics
    By Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

    This book also provides: A solid understanding of the fundamentals of the 2021 International Building Code for students without a background in architecture or engineering Intuitive and memorable study material for people seeking licensure ...

  • Structural Design: A Practical Guide for Architects
    Structural Design: A Practical Guide for Architects
    By James R. Underwood, Michele Chiuini

    2.5 Dale / Incor , Division of dale Industries Inc. , 6455 Kingsley Ave. , Dearborn , MI 48126 Fig . 2.6 John Winter Architect Fig . 2.7 Nichols Publishing Fig . 2.8 Architecture Slide Collection , Ball State University Fig .

  • Green Building Illustrated
    Green Building Illustrated
    By Francis D. K. Ching, Ian M. Shapiro

    Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. Lstiburek, Joseph. 2004. Vapor Barriers and Wall Design. Somerville: Building Science Corporation. Masonry Advisory Council. 2002.

  • Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code
    Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code
    By Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

    The book also includes: Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas Full explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior ...