Building Structures Illustrated E-Book

Francis D. K. Ching

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 296

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural design Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building Structures Illustrated takes a new approach to structural design, showing how structural systems of a building--such as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale--are related to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. The book features a one-stop guide to structural design in practice, a thorough treatment of structural design as part of the entire building process, and an overview of the historical development of architectural materails and structure. Illustrated throughout with Ching's signature line drawings, this new Second Edition is an ideal guide to structures for designers, builders, and students. * Updated to include new information on building code compliance, additional learning resources, and a new glossary of terms * Offers thorough coverage of formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems, code compliance, and much more * Beautifully illustrated by the renowned Francis D.K. Ching Building Structures Illustrated, Second Edition is the ideal resource for students and professionals who want to make informed decisions on architectural design.

Leseprobe

Building StructuresILLUSTRATED

Second Edition

Francis D. K. Ching

Barry Onouye

Douglas Zuberbuhler

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Ching, Frank, 1943- Building structures illustrated : patterns, systems, and design / Francis D.K. Ching, Barry Onouye, Doug Zuberbuhler.      p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-470-18785-2 (pbk.); 978-1-118-80823-8 (ebk); 978-1-118-84830-2 (ebk) 1.  Structural design. 2.  Buildings.  I. Onouye, Barry. II. Zuberbuhler, Doug. III. Title.

 TA658.C49 2009 624.1′771--dc22                                                           2008047061

Contents

Preface

1: Building Structures

Building Structures

A Historical Survey

Architectural Structures

Structural Systems

Structural Planning

2: Structural Patterns

Structural Patterns

Structural Grids

Regular Grids

Irregular Grids

Transitional Patterns

Patterns in Context

3: Horizontal Spans

Horizontal Spans

Horizontal Spanning Systems

Concrete Spanning Systems

Steel Spanning Systems

Wood Spanning Systems

Cantilevers

Irregular Bays

Corner Bays

4: Vertical Dimensions

Vertical Dimensions

Vertical Supports

Columns

Walls

Roof Structures

5: Lateral Stability

Lateral Stability

Wind

Earthquakes

Lateral-Force-Resisting Mechanisms

Lateral-Force-Resisting Systems

6: Long-Span Structures

Long-Span Structures

Long-Span Beams

Long-Span Trusses

Long-Span Arches

Cable Structures

Membrane Structures

Plate Structures

Shell Structures

7: High-Rise Structures

High-Rise Structures

Forces on High-Rise Structures

Types of High-Rise Structures

Stabilizing High-Rise Structures

Damping Mechanisms

8: Systems Integration

Systems Integration

Building Systems

Vertical Distribution

Horizontal Distribution

Integration Strategies

Bibliography

Index

Guide

Cover

Table of Contents

Preface

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1Building Structures

BUILDING STRUCTURES

Buildings—the relatively permanent constructions we erect on a plot of land for habitable use—have developed over the course of history from simple shelters constructed of sticks, mud-brick, and stones to the more sophisticated constructions of concrete, steel, and glass of today. Throughout this evolution of building technology, what has remained constant is the enduring presence of some form of structural system capable of withstanding the forces of gravity, wind, and oftentimes, earthquakes.