Features & Benefits
- Structural engineering has been a crucial aspect of building design since ancient times
- Galileo introduced modern science into the calculation of structures
- In the 18th century, engineers moved away from ultimate load approach and established a formal philosophy of design
- Plastic analysis has taken over ultimate strength calculation since the 20th century
- The book deals with technicalities of structural design in a non-mathematical way
- It is an essential read for engineers, architects, and general readers interested in the subject