Building Anatomy (McGraw-Hill Construction Series) An Illustrated Guide to How Structures Work

by Wahl, Iver

• ISBN13: 9780071432139
• ISBN10: 0071432132
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-12-28
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

ELIMINATE COSTLY AND POTENTIALLY DISASTEROUS CONCEPUTAL ERRORS IN YOUR NEXT STRUCTURAL DESIGNMake sure your next building project is free of the conceptual errors that can cause structural failure with McGraw Hill'sBuilding Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide to How Structures Work.Packed with a wealth of informative diagrams and illustrations, this essential volume drills deep into the concepts behind structural systems to give you a critical understanding of how they work. From potential loads, load combinations, and superstructure to lateral support systems, foundations, and site soil and geology, Building Anatomy can help you design structures that will stand the test of time.Written in clear, easy-to-understand language by an award-winning architect and professor,Building Anatomydelivers easy access to critical information, to help you: Select structural systems based on the pros and cons of each system Size and arrange major structural components Identify concerns for each type of structural system Anticipate probable failure scenarios Explain each system's behavior under loads such as seismic and wind Understand construction issues encountered during fabrication and erection of each structure type And more!With its critical information, comprehensive coverage, and indispensable illustrations,Building Anatomydelivers the nuts-and-bolts guidance you need to avoid conceptual mistakes during structural design. You can't afford to work without it!

Author Biography

Iver Wahl is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma, and an award-winning architect. He is a member of the Architectural Engineering Institute and the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. He has conducted extensive worldwide disaster site reconnaissance for more than 17 years, including reconnaissance immediately following the attack on the World Trade Centers, and has lectured extensively on his findings.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Process

Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 3: Structural Failures

Chapter 4: Loads

Chapter 5: Lateral Support

Chapter 6: Geology and Soils

Chapter 7: Foundations

Chapter 8: Cable Systems

Chapter 9: Arches

Chapter 10: Post and Beam

Chapter 11: Rigid Frames

Chapter 12: Slab & Bearing Walls

Chapter 13: Trusses

Chapter 14: Space Frame

Chapter 15: Folded Plates

Chapter 16: Vaults

Chapter 17: Domes

Chapter 18: Shells

Chapter 19: Tents

Chapter 20: Pneumatics

Chapter 21: Structural Creativity

Chapter 22: Quality Assurance