Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, 4th edition

For courses in Statics, Strength of Materials, and Structural Principles in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Technology.

Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, Fourth Edition, offers students an accessible, visually oriented introduction to structural theory that doesn't rely on calculus. Instead, illustrations and examples of building frameworks and components enable students to better visualize the connection between theoretical concepts and the experiential nature of real buildings and materials. This new edition includes fully worked examples in each chapter, a companion website with extra practice problems, and expanded treatment of load tracing.

Easy-to-follow pedagogy–helps students study more effectively.

• Chapter objectives orient students at the beginning of each chapter.
• Summaries review the essential concepts covered in the chapter. 

Visually oriented approach–links structural theory to real buildings and components.

• Uses numerous illustrations taken from building structures to supplement the text and equations.
• Begins each problem with a pictorial representation of a structural component or assembly to help readers see the connection between the real object and its abstraction.

An emphasis on the use of free-body diagrams–appears in the text.

• Helps students understand the forces acting on a structural member. 

Unique Chapter 4, "Load Tracing," frames topics in a building context–and is covered in the discussion of Statics.

• Ties many of the concepts into a building structure or element to enhance the understanding for architects and builders.
• Attempts to examine the overall structural condition with regard to gravity and lateral loads. 

Many fully worked example problems are included–throughout the text.

• Give students samples of solution techniques and problem-solving strategies.  

Internet sites–are referenced throughout the text.

• Show where the reader can obtain more information on selected structural topics.  

Biographies of prominent statics and strength of materials contributors–are included in the text.

• Offer a historical connection that emphasizes the growth and development of the field.

The text's logical organization–takes students from simple to more complex lessons, resulting in the examination of entire building frameworks.       

• Students learn the appropriate concepts and procedures before moving on to more advanced topics.
• Throughout each chapter, illustrations are carefully placed next to descriptive text to provide a more effective learning experience for students. 

Expanded discussion on building loads–helps students understand the nature of loads and their origin.

• Chapter 4 provides an extensive, heavily illustrated treatment of load tracing.
• An introduction to the Load Resistance Factor Design for steel members shows students that this design has become an important methodology for all structural materials.

Aa companion website–offers students additional problems and solutions for practice.  

• Solutions for every problem are included.