Simplified Design of Wood StructuresSolid, accessible coverage of the basics of wood structure design. This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the design of wood structures for buildings. Written to be easily understood by readers with limited experience in engineering mechanics, structural analysis, or advanced mathematics, the book includes:
Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Fifth Edition is a superb resource for aspiring and practicing architects and engineers. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Structural Investigation | 26 |
Design Data and Criteria | 34 |
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Simplified Design of Wood Structures Harry Parker,James Ambrose,James E. Ambrose Limited preview - 1997 |
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