This volume comprises select proceedings of the AHSS 2017 conference. AHSS is an instrumental event in creating a platform for exchanging recent thoughts and results among a selective group of researchers working in the area of steel science and engineering. Twenty two selected papers have been included in this volume. This book will serve as …
The definitive guide to steel connection design?fully revised to reflect the latest codes and standards Featuring contributions from a team of industry-recognized experts, this up-to-date resource offers comprehensive coverage of every type of steel connection. The book explains leading methods for connecting structural steel components?including state-of-the-art techniques and materials?and contains new information on fastener and …
Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details by Akbar R. Tamboli Read More »
Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction discusses advancements in an area that has become an important construction material for buildings. The book addresses cutting-edge new technologies and design methods using cold-formed steel as a main structural material, and provides technical guidance on how to design and build sustainable and energy-efficient cold-formed steel buildings. Part One …
Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction by Cheng Yu Read More »
Table of contents : Ch.1. Introduction to Structural Steel Design — Ch.2. Specifications, Loads, and Methods of Design — Ch.3. Analysis of Tension Members — Ch.4. Design of Tension Members — Ch.5. Introduction to Axially Loaded Compression Members — Ch.6. Design of Axially Loaded Compression Members — Ch.7. Design of Axially Loaded Compression Members (Continued …
Structural steel design by Csernak, Stephen F.; McCormac, Jack C. Read More »
Abstract The construction of high-rise buildings has previously been limited in Sweden. Changes in society in recent years, related to urbanisation, economics and architectural standards have however resulted in a greater interest for the construction of high-rise buildings. When designing high-rise buildings, challenges are faced which often can be disregarded when designing lower buildings. In …
METHODOLOGY FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS (Master’s Dissertation) Read More »
The perfect guide for veteran structural engineers or for engineers just entering the field of offshore design and construction, Marine Structural Design Calculations offers structural and geotechnical engineers a multitude of worked-out marine structural construction and design calculations. Each calculation is discussed in a concise, easy-to-understand manner that provides an authoritative guide for selecting the …
Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction focuses predominantly on the utilization of ferrous slag (blast furnace and steel slag) in building construction. This extensive literature review discusses the worldwide utilization of ferrous slag and applications in all sectors of civil engineering, including structural engineering, road construction, and hydro-technical structures. It presents cutting-edge …
Abstract Prepared by the Fire Protection Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. Performance-Based Design of Structural Steel for Fire Conditions presents a new method developed to improve the design of structural steel for fire conditions. New fire building codes have been adopted in North America, and this method simplifies the performance-based design approach. …
Design Advanced Techniques completes the process that began three years before and provides additional tools for the usage of methods for the solution of more complex structural problems.
This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally, it discusses issues related to standards and economic decision support tools for retrofitting.
This document provides case studies of structural rehabilitation, repair, retrofitting, strengthening, and upgrading of structures, which might be encompassed in short by the convenient umbrella terms Conservation / Upgrading of Existing Structures. The selected studies presented in this SED cover a variety of structural types from different countries. Strengthening and rehabilitation of structures is usually …
In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as …
Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory. This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out …
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School (The MIT Press) by Matthew Frederick Read More »
Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This classic work is a collection of essays written by Le Corbusier advocating for and exploring the concept of modern architecture. The book has had a lasting effect on the architectural profession, serving as the manifesto for a generation of architects, a subject …
Towards a New Architecture Paperback by Le Corbusier Read More »
From the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style. Elements of Style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can …
Elements of Style Designing a Home & a Life By Erin Gates Read More »
DESCRIPTIONThis classic reference presents the history of interior design from prehistory to the present. Exploring a broad range of design styles and movements, this revised and expanded edition includes coverage of non-Western design and vernacular interior architecture and features 665 photographs and drawings (color and black-and-white). A History of Interior Design is an essential resource …
History of Interior Design, 4th Edition John Pile, Judith Gura Read More »
Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details, overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. The updated and revised edition of Architecture Reference & Specification contains vital information that’s essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes, all in a format that is …
The revered architectural reference, updated with contemporary examples and interactive 3D models An access card with redemption code for the online Interactive Resource Center is included with all new, print copies or can be purchased separately. The Interactive Resource Center includes an expanded library of images that provide ample visual confirmation of the interplay between …
Architecture, form, space & order Book by Frank Ching Read More »
The concept of sustainability stands at the center of efforts to develop an architecture capable of meeting the challenges of the future. In urban structures as well as in design and the details of execution, sustainable architecture demands a value-preserving, resource-friendly approach to materials and construction. It was in large part in order to do …
The updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive guide to construction practiceThe revised fourth edition of Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings expands on the resource that has become a standard text on the construction of buildings. The fourth edition covers the construction of larger-scale buildings (primarily residential, commercial and industrial) constructed with load bearing frames …
Barry’s advanced construction of buildings Book by Stephen Emmitt (4th Ed) , 2019 Read More »
