Structural Design of Buildings

Elemental Design

Feng Fu, David Richardson, Feng Fu, David Richardson

• Publisher: ICE Publishing
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN:
  9781835495735
• eBook ISBN:
  9781835495742
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Civil Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Structural Design of Buildings: Elemental Design is the essential reference for all structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. The book forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and focuses on the introduction of building elements and materials. It also introduces retrofitting and materials for thermal upgrade of existing buildings.

Broken down into the key areas for understanding and undertaking structural design, and with a fully international approach, this book features coverage of

• concrete
• steel
• timber
• masonry
• aluminium
• glass
• thermal upgrading and life cycle impacts

The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the design of buildings from a structural perspective. It is a timely and essential read for consultants, designers, technicians and contractors tasked with a holistic approach to structural design.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the editors
• About the contributors
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Structural design of reinforced concrete elements to Eurocode
• Chapter 2: Steelwork
• Chapter 3: Timber and wood-based products
• Chapter 4: Masonry
• Chapter 5: Aluminium in civil engineering structures
• Chapter 6: Glass in facades and other applications
• Chapter 7: Retrofitting, materials for the thermal upgrade of existing buildings and life cycle impacts
• Index