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Structure for Architects

A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design
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Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design offers a clear, step-by-step exploration of structural design principles applied to beams, girders, and columns within a frame building. Using a single case study, the book demystifies the process of structural member design across three key materials—steel, wood, and reinforced concrete—bridging the gap between architectural concepts and engineering details.
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This book is ideal for architecture students and professionals seeking a conceptual understanding of structural design in steel, wood, and concrete, particularly those interested in how engineering principles integrate with architectural practice.

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Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design is a sequel to the authors’ first text, Structure for Architects: A Primer emphasizing the conceptual understanding of structural design in simple language and terms. This book focuses on structural principles applied to the design of typical st

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design is a sequel to the authors’ first text, Structure for Architects: A Primer, emphasising the conceptual understanding of structural design in simple language and terms. This book focuses on structural principles applied to the design of typical structural members—a beam, a girder, and a column—in a diagrammatic frame building.

Through the application of a single Case Study across three key materials, the book illustrates the theory, principles, and process of structural design. The Case Study progresses step-by-step for each material, from determining tributary areas and loads through a member's selection and design.

The book addresses the frequent disparity between the way architects and engineers perceive and process information, with engineers focusing on technical aspects and architects focusing on visual concepts. Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design presents readers with an understanding of fundamental engineering principles through a uniquely thematic Case Study.

Focusing on the conceptual understanding of structural design, this book will be of interest to architecture students and professionals looking to understand the application of structural principles in relation to steel, wood, and concrete design.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138554382

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 25 Tables, black and white; 162 Line drawings, black and white; 47 Halftones, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 550g

Pages: 226

About the Author

Ashwani Bedi is a Professional Engineer and Deputy Director of Engineering with the NYC Department of Design and Construction. He has over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors, and is currently Adjunct Associate Professor at the New York City College of Technology, where he teaches Structures courses. He is also the co-author of Structure for Architects: A Primer.

Ramsey Dabby is a Registered Architect having served as Chief Architect for the NYC Fire Department, and previously as Director of Engineering and Construction for the Hertz Corporation. Now retired with over 40 years' experience in the public and private sectors, he currently teaches as Adjunct Faculty in the Architectural Departments of the New York City College of Technology, the City College of New York, and the New York Institute of Technology. He is also the co-author of Structure for Architects: A Primer.

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