Principles of Structure 4th Ed

Provides the ideal introduction to the quantitative language of structures, and gives an insight into the relative importance of its different variables. The new edition includes references to ultimate strength design methods, more loading conditions, and illustrated examples.

Since first publication in 1974, Principles of Structure has established itself at the forefront of introductory texts for students of architecture, building, and project management seeking a basic understanding of the behaviour of building structures.

It provides the ideal introduction to the quantitative language of structures: loads and reactions, moments and shears, stresses and deflections. Equipped with an insight into the relative importance of these different variables, students can participate more fully in the process of structural design optimisation, be it towards an aesthetic, commercial, or performance-related outcome.

This 4th Edition maintains the features, style and content that have made Principles of Structure so popular for so long. Extra content includes references to ultimate strength design methods and to more loading conditions, and the introduction of illustrated examples of the application of the methods described in each chapter, in major architectural works around the world.