Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders

by James E. Ambrose; Harry Parker

• ISBN13: 9780471587033
• ISBN10: 0471587036
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1993-10-01
• Publisher: WILEY

Table of Contents

Preface to the Eighth Edition	xiii
Preface to the First Edition	xvii
Introduction	1	(10)
PART I PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Investigation of Forces	11	(33)
Properties of Forces	11	(4)
Static Equilibrium	15	(1)
Resultant of Forces	16	(2)
Resolution and Composition of Forces	18	(3)
Force Polygon	21	(3)
Graphical Analysis of Planar Trusses	24	(8)
Algebraic Analysis of Planar Trusses	32	(12)
Forces Actions	44	(27)
Forces and Stresses	44	(4)
Bending	48	(1)
Deformation	49	(1)
Deformation and Stresses: Relations and Issues	49	(5)
Design Use of Direct Stress	54	(4)
Aspects of Dynamic Behavior	58	(13)
Investigation of Beams and Frames	71	(81)
Moments	71	(5)
Beam Loads and Reaction Forces	76	(8)
Shear in Beams	84	(5)
Bending Moments in Beams	89	(8)
Negative Bending in Beams	97	(9)
Tabulated Values for Beams	106	(4)
Development of Bending Resistance	110	(3)
Shear Stress in Beams	113	(6)
Continuous and Restrained Beams	119	(16)
Structures with Internal Pins	135	(7)
Rigid Frames	142	(8)
Approximate Analysis of Indeterminate Structures	150	(2)
Properties of Sections	152	(35)
Centroids	152	(5)
Moment of Inertia	157	(1)
Moment of Inertia of Geometric Figures	158	(4)
Transferring of Moments of Inertia	162	(2)
Section Modulus	164	(3)
Radius of Gyration	167	(1)
Tables of Properties of Sections	168	(19)
PART II WOOD CONSTRUCTION
Wood Spanning Elements	187	(31)
Structural Lumber	188	(6)
Design for Bending	194	(4)
Horizontal Shear	198	(2)
Bearing	200	(2)
Deflection	202	(4)
Joists and Rafters	206	(5)
Decking for Roofs and Floors	211	(4)
Glued Laminated Products	215	(3)
Wood Columns	218	(18)
Solid-Sawn Columns	218	(6)
Design of Wood Columns	224	(1)
Studs	225	(4)
Columns with Bending	229	(2)
Miscellaneous Wood Compression Members	231	(5)
Fastening of Wood Structures	236	(23)
Bolted Joints	237	(10)
Nailed Joints	247	(4)
Miscellaneous Fastening Devices	251	(8)
PART III STEEL CONSTRUCTION
Steel Structural Products	259	(12)
Materials for Steel Products	259	(2)
Design Methods for Steel Structures	261	(1)
Rolled Structural Shapes	262	(1)
Miscellaneous Steel Products	263	(2)
Allowable Stresses for Structural Steel	265	(1)
Nomenclature	265	(6)
Steel Beams and Framing Elements	271	(41)
Factors in Beam Design	271	(2)
Design for Bending	273	(5)
Deflection	278	(7)
Safe Load Tables	285	(2)
Equivalent Tabular Loads	287	(1)
Design of Laterally Unsupported Beams	288	(2)
Shear in Wide Flange Beams	290	(1)
Fireproofing for Steel Structures	291	(1)
Crippling of Beam Webs	292	(1)
Beam Bearing Plates	293	(5)
Decks for Steel Structures	298	(4)
Manufactured Trusses for Flat Spans	302	(7)
Steel Trusses	309	(2)
Steel Framing Systems	311	(1)
Steel Columns	312	(28)
Column Shapes	312	(2)
Slenderness and End Conditions	314	(1)
Allowable Loads for Columns	315	(15)
Columns with Bending	330	(4)
Joints for Steel Columns	334	(6)
Bolted Connections	340	(27)
Steel Bolts: General Considerations	340	(7)
Tension Connections with Bolts	347	(7)
Bolted Framing Connections	354	(9)
Truss Connections with Bolts	363	(4)
Welded Connections	367	(18)
Welding of Steel Structures	367	(3)
Joints with Fillet Welds	370	(5)
Miscellaneous Welded Connections	375	(4)
Truss Connections with Welds	379	(6)
PART IV CONCRETE AND MASONRY STRUCTURES
Reinforced Concrete Structures	385	(60)
General Considerations	385	(8)
Beams: Working Stress Method	393	(13)
Special Beams	406	(9)
Spanning Slabs	415	(6)
Shear in Beams	421	(14)
Development of Reinforcement	435	(7)
Deflection Control	442	(3)
Sitecast Concrete Framing Systems	445	(21)
Slab-and-Beam Systems	446	(8)
Joist Construction	454	(2)
Two-Way Spanning Systems	456	(7)
Use of Design Aids	463	(1)
Composite Construction: Concrete and Steel	464	(2)
Concrete Columns	466	(18)
General Considerations	466	(4)
Design Methods	470	(10)
Special Problems	480	(4)
Footings	484	(12)
Independent Column Footings	485	(6)
Wall Footings	491	(5)
General Considerations for Masonry Structures	496	(14)
Masonry Units	496	(2)
Mortar	498	(1)
Basic Construction Considerations	498	(2)
Structural Masonry	500	(6)
Nonstructural Masonry	506	(2)
Lintels	508	(2)
Design of Structural Masonry	510	(17)
Unreinforced Structural Masonry	510	(4)
Reinforced Masonry: General Considerations	514	(1)
Reinforced Brick Masonry	515	(1)
Reinforced Hollow Unit Masonry	515	(2)
Design of Structural Elements	517	(10)
PART V STRENGTH DESIGN
Strength Design Methods	527	(6)
Strength Versus Stress Methods: Beyond Service Load Conditions	527	(2)
Factored Loads	529	(2)
Resistance Factors	531	(1)
Development of Design Methods	531	(2)
Strength Design of Reinforced Concrete	533	(9)
Beams	533	(7)
Columns	540	(2)
Strength Design of Steel Structures	542	(13)
Plastic Versus Elastic Behavior	542	(8)
Design of Simple Beam	550	(1)
Plastic Behavior of Columns and Frames	551	(4)
PART VI STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS
General Concerns for Structures	555	(16)
Introduction	555	(1)
Dead Loads	556	(1)
Building Code Requirements	556	(4)
Live Loads	560	(5)
Lateral Loads	565	(6)
Building One	571	(28)
General Considerations	571	(2)
Design for Gravity Loads	573	(5)
Design for Lateral Loads	578	(10)
Foundations	588	(2)
Alternative Steel and Masonry Structure	590	(3)
Alternative Truss Roof	593	(6)
Building Two	599	(13)
Design for Gravity Loads	601	(4)
Design for Lateral Loads	605	(4)
Alternative Steel and Masonry Structure	609	(3)
Building Three	612	(37)
General Considerations	612	(2)
Structural Alternatives	614	(2)
Design of the Floor System	616	(5)
Design of the Steel Columns	621	(2)
Design of the Steel Braced Frame	623	(5)
The Concrete Structure	628	(1)
Design of the Slab-and-Beam Floor Structure	628	(9)
Design of the Concrete Columns	637	(3)
Design of the Concrete Bents	640	(9)
References	649	(2)
Answers to Exercise Problems	651	(10)
Index	661