Understanding Structures

Analysis, Materials, Design

Derek Seward

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Red Globe Press
22 April 2014

Structural engineering; Building construction & materials

A highly illustrated textbook explaining the fundamentals of structural analysis, materials and design in one integrated volume. This integrated approach enables the student to tackle realistic design problems in the shortest possible time, and, because the relevance of the theory is immediately relevant, it is highly motivational. The text follows the process of design from initial concept through to final details. It focuses on using real data and avoiding a complex mathematical approach to encourage a feel and awareness for the physical behaviour of structures. Each stage of the design process is illustrated by a realistic numerical example which is based on genuine design data. The book is up-to-date for the Eurocodes.

The book is intended for first year undergraduates and BTEC students of civil and structural engineering, building, architecture and surveying. Because it contains a lot of real design data, it may also be useful as a work of reference for the non-specialist practitioner.

New to this Edition: - Fully updated

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/understanding-structures-5e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

By: Derek Seward
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th ed. 2014
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 681g
ISBN: 9781137376565
ISBN 10: 1137376562
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 22 April 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Derek Seward is Lecturer in Engineering at Lancaster University, UK. He began his career as a design engineer, and has previously worked as a principal engineer (structures) for a local authority.

Reviews for Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design

"""[This] text clearly and completely explains essential concepts, develops an intuitive understanding (assisted by clever illustrations) and provides practical 'real world' examples."" Vaughan Maybury, Lecturer, Wellington Institute of Technology, New Zealand."