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Understanding Structures Derek Seward

Understanding Structures By Derek Seward

Understanding Structures by Derek Seward


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This introductory text deals with the topics of structural analysis, materials and design, and introduces the topics in an integrated way so that the reader can quickly tackle the task of designing real structures. It includes chapters on indeterminate structures and computer methods, and torsion.

Understanding Structures Summary

Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design by Derek Seward

A new edition of this introductory text for undergraduate students of civil engineering, building, surveying and architecture. It deals with the topics of structural analysis, materials and design, and introduces all three topics in an integrated way so that the reader can quickly tackle the exciting task of designing real structures. This new edition includes two new chapters on Indeterminate Structures and Computer Methods, and Torsion.

About Derek Seward

DEREK SEWARD is a Lecturer in Engineering at Lancaster University. He began his career as a design engineer; and has previously worked as a principal engineer (structures) for a local authority.

Table of Contents

Design - Basics - Materials - Loads - Pin-jointed Trusses - Tension - Beams - Compression - Combined Axial and Bending Stresses - Torsion - Connections - Arches and Portal Frames - Foundations and Retaining Walls - Deflection - Indeterminate Structures and Components - Further Reading

Additional information

GOR010196522
9780333973868
0333973860
Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design by Derek Seward
Used - Like New
Paperback
Palgrave Macmillan
2003-02-28
368
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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