Michael Byfield ... 352 pages -
Publisher: CRC Press; (February, 2018) ...
Language: English -
ISBN-13: 9781498741217 ...
This enlightening textbook for undergraduates on civil engineering
degree courses explains structural design from its mechanical
principles, showing the speed and simplicity of effective design from
first principles. This text presents good approximate solutions to complex design
problems, such as "Wembley-Arch" type structures, the design of
thin-walled structures, and long-span box girder bridges. Other more
code-based textbooks concentrate on relatively simple member design, and
avoid some of the most interesting design problems such as because code
compliant solutions are complex. Yet these problems can be addressed by
relatively manageable techniques. The methods outlined here enable
quick, early stage, "ball-park" design solutions to be considered, and
are also useful for checking finite element analysis solutions to
complex problems. The conventions used in the book are in accordance with the
Eurocodes, especially where they provide convenient solutions that can
be easily understood by students. Many of the topics, such as composite
beam design, are straight applications of Eurocodes, but with the
underlying theory fully explained. The techniques are illustrated through a series of worked examples
which develop in complexity, and with the more advanced questions
forming extended exam type questions. A comprehensive range of fully
worked tutorial questions are provided at the end of each section for
students to practice in preparation for closed book exams.
Features: Principles-based and independent of codes of practice - Outlines robust methods for achieving excellent approximations - Shows how to design complex and exciting structures - Supported by detailed examples and questions/answers.
