Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures By: Edward Allen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons P&T Print ISBN: 9780470174654, 047017465X eText ISBN: 9780470640340, 0470640340 Edition: 1st Pages: 640 Format: PDF Available from $ 80.79 USD SKU 9780470640340R90 Here, in one volume, is all the architect needs to know to participate in the entire process of designing structures. Emphasizing bestselling author Edward Allen's graphical approach, the book enables the reader to quickly determine the desired form of a building or other structure, and easily design it without the need for complex mathematics. This unique text teaches the whole process of structural design for architects, including selection of suitable materials, finding a suitable configuration, finding forces and size members, designing appropriate connections, and proposing a feasible method of erection. Chapters are centered on the design of a whole structure, from first ideas through construction planning. Each project is carefully chosen to bring out the fundamental issues that are then learned in the context of the design project. Additional ISBNs 9781283424967, 1283424967 Download eBook Free: https://ouo.io/LJRoHE
