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Understanding Structures: Analysis, Materials, Design Paperback – 22 April 2014

by Derek Seward (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
Edition: 5th

A highly illustrated textbook explaining the fundamentals of structural analysis, materials and design in one integrated volume. This integrated approach enables the student to tackle realistic design problems in the shortest possible time, and, because the relevance of the theory is immediately relevant, it is highly motivational. The text follows the process of design from initial concept through to final details. It focuses on using real data and avoiding a complex mathematical approach to encourage a feel and awareness for the physical behaviour of structures. Each stage of the design process is illustrated by a realistic numerical example which is based on genuine design data. The book is up-to-date for the Eurocodes.

The book is intended for first year undergraduates and BTEC students of civil and structural engineering, building, architecture and surveying. Because it contains a lot of real design data, it may also be useful as a work of reference for the non-specialist practitioner.

New to this Edition:
- Fully updated

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/understanding-structures-5e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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  1. ISBN-10
    1137376562
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1137376565
  3. Edition
    5th
  4. Publisher
    Red Globe Press
  5. Publication date
    22 April 2014
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    18.9 x 1.83 x 24.61 cm
  8. Print length
    344 pages
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"[This] text clearly and completely explains essential concepts, develops an intuitive understanding (assisted by clever illustrations) and provides practical 'real world' examples." Vaughan Maybury, Lecturer, Wellington Institute of Technology, New Zealand.

From the Back Cover

The fifth edition of Understanding Structures remains the most accessible introduction to structural engineering for undergraduate students of civil engineering, building, surveying and architecture. It introduces you to structural analysis, materials and design, illustrating each stage with a wealth of examples, so that you can understand the real-life applications of your knowledge.

Understanding Structures
- Features a wealth of high quality illustrations and diagrams
- Includes end-of-chapter summaries and exercises to reinforce and test your knowledge
- Uses an enhanced student-friendly page layout

The fifth edition is fully up to date with the Eurocodes, and is an ideal introductory text for students of engineering and construction wanting to understand structural analysis, materials and design.

Solutions to the end of chapter questions are available on the book's companion website at www.palgrave.com/engineering/seward

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Globe Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 22 April 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 5th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1137376562
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1137376565
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 658 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.9 x 1.83 x 24.61 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and lucid.
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    Well-written and up-to-date.
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  • Ravi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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    One of the best book for Engineering students / professionals. Very easy to understand. This book covers fundamental concepts in structure. I’m aerospace engineer by profession. And I rate this book 5 / 5. I use this book to study aircraft structure.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My niece uses this book for structural analysis in her ...
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    My niece uses this book for structural analysis in her civil engineering program. It is a textbook and likes it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, currently using it over summer before I ...
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    Great book, currently using it over summer before I start my graduate programme as a site engineer. The book takes me right back to the basics from the first year of my civil engineering course, you know, those little details you forgot about because the university was too busy teaching you about how important sustainability is at the end of third year haha.
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  • David O'Shea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a fundamental understanding of structures.
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    Great book
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