The Art of Structures

The Art of Structures
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Publisher : EPFL Press
Total Pages : 286
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ISBN-10 : 9782940222384
ISBN-13 : 294022238X
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Book Synopsis The Art of Structures by : Aurelio Muttoni

Download or read book The Art of Structures written by Aurelio Muttoni and published by EPFL Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the complete panorama of supporting structures and their function by describing how loads are sustained and transmitted to the ground. With a minimum of mathematics, the reader is guided through the analysis of some of the world's most famous designs and structures from a civil-engineering perspective. An intuitive approach is taken - the basics of equilibrium analysis are explained by visualizing the internal forces of specific structures with the aid of simple graphical tools. Ideal for anyone who needs an intuitive and practical approach to the design and appropriate sizing of load-bearing structures.


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