Deflections tend to have more significance in modern structures, especially those that are either taller, longer or have wider spans than earlier designs. It is also necessary to provide desirable distributions of internal forces in order to achieve effective, efficient and elegant structures.

This book presents four structural concepts relating to deflections and internal forces in structures. It demonstrates a number of routes and physical measures together with their implementation for creating desirable distributions of internal forces and for designing structures against deflection. Hand calculation examples, with and without using the implementation measures, are provided to quantify the effectiveness and efficiency of the structural concepts. Practical examples, including several well-known structures, are considered qualitatively to illustrate the practical implementation of the structural concepts and show their structural rationale.

The book is especially suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying civil engineering or architecture and should enhance the holistic comprehension of structural engineers and architects.

Features

• Develops the concepts from their principles through to their implementation
• Provides worked examples in pairs and analyses real structures
• Especially suits final year undergraduates and graduate students in structural engineering

Author Bio

Dr. Tianjian Ji, CEng, FIStructE, FHEA, is Reader in Structural Engineering at the University of Manchester, UK. He received the Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering Education from the Institution of Structural Engineers, UK, in 2014 and the Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Manchester in 2016. He is the primary author of Understanding and Using Structural Concepts, 2nd edition, also published by Taylor & Francis.

About the Author

Dr Tianjian Ji, CEng, FIStructE, FHEA, is Reader in Structural Engineering at the University of Manchester, UK. He received the Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering Education from the Institution of Structural Engineers, UK, in 2014 and the Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Manchester in 2016. He is the primary author of Understanding and Using Structural Concepts 2nd edition, also published by Taylor & Francis.

Reviews

"This is a fascinating book that takes a fresh look at the interplay of fundamental structural principles and the basics of good design. It's generously illustrated by a wealth of real world examples, which both promote structural understanding and give insights into the thinking behind some of the highlights of 20th and 21st century design."

-- Martin Williams in the Structural Engineer

Book Information
ISBN 9780367897932
Author Tianjian Ji
Format Paperback
Page Count 196
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 312g