Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design / Edition 2

by Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118458358
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/19/2013
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	375,366
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into more than sixteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

Barry S. Onouye is a registered engineer and Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he taught courses on structural design in the College of Built Environments. He is also the author of Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction.

Douglas Zuberbuhler is a registered architect and Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the University of Washington, where he taught architectural design and graphics. He also served as chairman of the Department of Architecture and Associate Dean of the College of Built Environments.

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Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Building Structures 1

2 Structural Patterns 39

3 Horizontal Spans 89

4 Vertical Dimensions 147

5 Lateral Stability 197

6 Long-Span Structures 235

7 High-Rise Structures 277

8 Systems Integration 305

Bibliography 335

Index 337 

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"Ching and his co-authors show how structural systems of a building - as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale - are related to the esential aspects of architectural design; formal and spatial composition…They bring together many aspects of architectural design as an integrated reference." (MCEER Information Service, October 2009)