TY  - GEN
AU  - Ambrose, James
TI  - Building structures
SN  - 9780470542606
U1  - 624.1771 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - New Jersey
PB  - John willey & Sons, Inc.
KW  -  
N1  - CONTENTS
Preface    ix
Introduction    xi
I. Basic Concepts
1.1      Basic Concerns    1
1.2      Architectural Considerations
1.3      Structural Functions    12
1.4      Structural Materials    18
1.5      Structural Systems    21
2. Investigation of Structures
2.1	Introduction to Structural Investigation 39
2.2	Static Forces    41
2.3	Stresses and Strains    56
2.4	Special Topics    63
2.5	Dynamic Behavior    75
3. Structural Elements 80
3.1	Beams    80
3.2	Tension Elements    88
3.3	Compression Elements 93    3.4	Trusses    99
3.5	Rigid Frames    104
3.6	Special Structures    112
4. Wood Structures 14
4.1	General Concerns for Wood    114
4.2	Wood Products and Systems    117
4.3	Design Data for Structural Lumber    124
4.4	Wood-Spanning Systems    126
4.5	Wood Trusses    134 4.6	Wood Columns    139
4.7	Fasteners and Connections for Wood    147
5. Steel Structures  153
5.1	General Concerns for Steel    153
5.2	Steel Beams, Joists, and Decks    158
5.3	Steel Columns    187
5.4	Bolted Connections for Steel Structures    196
5.5	Steel Trusses    202
6. Concrete Structures  203
6.1	General Concerns for Concrete    203
6.2	Reinforced Concrete Flexural Members    211
6.3	Concrete Columns    238
6.4	Concrete Foundations    247
7. Masonry Structures  259
7.1	General Concerns for Masonry   259
7.2	Structural Masonry   262
7.3	Masonry with Concrete Units    267
7.4	Form and Classification of Compression Elements    270
7.5	Brick Masonry   271
7.6	Miscellaneous Masonry Construction   276
7.7	Adobe Construction    279
7.8	Hollow Clay Tile   279
8. Building Foundations and Site Structures 281
8.1	General Considerations    281
8.2	Soil Properties and Foundation Behavior   283
8.3	Shallow Bearing Foundations    293
8.4	Elements of Foundation Systems    298
8.5	Deep Foundations    304
8.6	Special Problems and Construction    308
9. Lateral-Force Effects  316
9.1	General Considerations for Lateral Effects    316
9.2	Wind Effects on Buildings    335
9.3	Earthquake Effects on Buildings    341
9.4	Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems    350
10. Building Structures Design Examples 381
10.1	General Concerns for Structural Design    381
10.2	Building One    392
10.3	Building Two    399
10.4	Building Three    410
10.5	Building Four    414
10.6	Building Five    416
10.7	Building Six    418
10.8	Building Seven    430
10.9	Building Eight   455
10.10	Building Nine    458
Appendix A: Properties of Sections    468
Appendix B: Glossary    483
Appendix C: Exercise Problems    489
Appendix D: Study Aids    504
References    519
Index    521

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