Building structures : understanding the basics / Malcolm Millais.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Millais, Malcolm, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buildings.

Structural design.

Structural analysis (Engineering).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (568 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] ; New York, New York : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

This is a one-stop book for knowing everything important about building structures. Self-contained and with no prerequisites needed, it is suitable for both general readers and building professionals.follow the history of structural understanding;grasp the concepts of structural behaviour via step-by-step explanations;apply these concepts to a simple building;see how these concepts apply to real buildings, from Durham Cathedral to the Bank of China;use these concepts to define the design process;see how these concepts inform design choices;understand how engineering and architecture have diverged, and what effect this had;learn to do simple but relevant numerical calculations for actual structures;understand when dynamics are important;follow the development of progressive collapse prevention;enter the world of modern structural theory;see how computers can be used for structural analysis;learn how to organise and design a successful project.Withmore than500 pages and over 1100 user-friendly diagrams, this book is a must for anyone who would like to understand the fascinating world of structures.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition

Introduction

0.1 Prehistoric design

0.2 Traditional design

0.3 The effect of civilisation

0.4 The search for structural understanding

0.5 The modern approach to structural design

0.6 The conceptual understanding of structural behaviour

References - Introduction

Chapter 1: Loads and load paths

1.1 Natural loads

1.2 Useful loads

1.3 Accidental loads

1.4 Loading summary

1.5 Reaction loads

1.6 Load paths

Chapter 2: Internal forces

2.1 Axial forces

2.2 Bending moments and shear forces

2.3 Structural diagrams

2.4 Signs of structural forces

2.5 A simple plane frame

2.6 Slabs

2.7 The structural action of load paths

2.8 Twisting forces

2.9 Summary

Chapter 3: Structural element behaviour

3.1 Structural elements

3.2 Concepts of stress and stress distribution

3.3 Axial stresses

3.4 Bending stresses

3.5 Shear stresses

3.6 Torsional stresses

3.7 Curved elements

3.8 Combined stresses

Chapter 4: Advanced concepts of stress

4.1 Principal stresses in one-dimensional elements

4.2 Principal stresses in two-dimensional elements

4.3 The role of shear stresses in beams

4.4 Effect of beam cross-section

4.5 Biaxial bending

4.6 Torsion and warping of open sections

4.7 Composite elements and prestressing

4.8 Summary

References - Chapter 4

Chapter 5: Structural materials

5.1 Types of material behaviour

5.2 Actual structural materials

5.3 Non-structural effects

Chapter 6: Safe structures and failure

6.1 Basic concepts of safety

6.2 Types of structural collapse

6.3 Plastic behaviour

6.4 Axial instability

6.5 Relationship of structural theories

References - Chapter 6.

Chapter 7: Geometry and structural behaviour

7.1 Geometry of structures

7.2 The behaviour of structural systems

7.3 Trusses and frames

7.4 Cables and arches

7.5 Three-dimensional structures

7.6 Prevention of axial instability

Chapter 8: Below-ground structures

8.1 Structure of the planet Earth

8.2 Above the crust - the pedosphere

8.3 Geotechnical site investigations

8.4 Soil as a structural material

8.5 Rock as a structural material

8.6 Foundations for vertical loads

8.7 Earth-retaining structures

8.8 Ground movement effects

8.9 Summary

Further reading

Chapter 9: Behaviour of a simple building

9.1 Basic structure and loading

9.2 The roof and walls

9.3 The portal frames

9.4 The wind bracing system

9.5 The floor structure

9.6 The foundations

9.7 Summary

Chapter 10: Real structures

10.1 Durham Cathedral

10.2 The Palm House

10.3 Zarzuela Hippodrome

10.4 CNIT Exposition Palace

10.5 Federal Reserve Bank

10.6 Bank of China

References - Chapter 10

Chapter 11: Structural conception

11.1 Structures in buildings

11.2 Conceptual load paths

11.3 Load path geometry

11.4 Overall structural behaviour

11.5 Choice of materials and elements

11.6 Element connection

11.7 Structures and building construction

Chapter 12: Structures and built form

12.1 The masonry dome and Christopher Wren

12.2 The arrival of the skeletal structure

12.3 Engineers, architects, decoration and theory

12.4 Architects embrace engineering

12.5 Engineering as fantasy

12.6 Engineered curved structures

12.7 Engineering fantasy becomes reality

12.8 Guggenheim, computers and beyond

References - Chapter 12

Chapter 13: Structures in existing buildings

13.1 Structural investigation

13.2 Structural assessments

13.3 Structural strengthening.

13.4 Structural interventions

13.5 Structures for additions

13.6 Two examples

13.7 Conclusions

Chapter 14: A simple approach to calculations

14.1 The basic questions

14.2 Units

14.3 Real loads

14.4 The beam and the cantilever

14.5 More complex beams

14.6 Simple frames

14.7 Calculation of stresses in beams and columns

14.8 Triangulated structures

14.9 Deflection and stiffness

14.10 Slenderness and axial stability

14.11 Four examples of simple calculations

14.12 Summary

Reference - Chapter 14

Chapter 15: Dynamic behaviour

15.1 Simple harmonic motion

15.2 More vibrating systems

15.3 Energy and damping

15.4 Dynamic loading

15.5 Dynamic response

15.6 Vibration suppression

15.7 Floor vibrations

15.8 Isolation of vibrations

15.9 Tall buildings

15.10 Earthquakes

15.11 Explosions and collisions

15.12 Blast loading

15.13 Impact loading

15.14 Summary

References - Chapter 15

Chapter 16: Progressive collapse and robustness

16.1 The partial progressive collapse of Ronan Point

16.2 The immediate aftermath

16.3 The official response

16.4 UK Building Regulations for disproportionate collapse

16.5 Practical results

16.6 The role of cladding and internal partitions

16.7 Review of recommended prevention strategies

16.8 Inherent robustness and omissions

16.9 Conclusions

References - Chapter 16

Chapter 17: The mathematical basis

17.1 Functions and differentiation

17.2 Integration

17.3 The axially loaded element

17.4 The laterally loaded beam

17.5 The general beam element

17.6 Joint stiffness

17.7 The stiffness method

17.8 Summary

References - Chapter 17

Chapter 18: The basis for computer calculations

18.1 Background.

18.2 Matrix formulation for skeletal structures

18.3 Continuum mechanics

18.4 An axially loaded triangular plate

18.5 The finite element method

18.6 The magic wand, how good is it?

18.7 Stiffness or flexibility?

18.8 Closing caveat

Chapter 19: The successful structural project

19.1 Work scenarios

19.2 Structural integration

19.3 The KISS principle

19.4 Being organised

19.5 Building Information Model

19.6 A successful structural project

19.7 An unsuccessful structural project

19.8 The architectural/structural conundrum

19.9 An ethical structure

19.10 Emotional effects

References - Chapter 19

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-317-31215-5

OCLC:

993117084