Structure and Architecture 2nd Edition by Angus Macdonald

Structure and Architecture 2nd Edition by Angus J. Macdonald
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Author: Angus J. Macdonald

‘Structure and Architecture’ is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of architecture and structural engineering. MacDonald explains the basic principles of structure and describes the ranges of structure types in current use. Furthermore, the book links these topics directly with the activity of architectural design and criticism. An update of the first edition, ‘Structure and Architecture 2ed’ includes a revised opening chapter, and a new section that discusses prominent buildings constructed since the last edition was published in 1994.

Angus MacDonald deals with structures holistically, relating detailed topics back to the whole structure and building. He aims to answer the What are architectural structures? How does one define the difference between the structure of a building and all of the other components and elements of which it consists? What are the requirements of structures? What is involved in their design? An understanding of the concepts involved in answering these questions and an appreciation of how the structure of a building functions enhances the ability of an individual to appreciate its architectural quality. This book is unique in that it discusses the structural component of architectural design in the context of visual and stylistic issues.

Table of contents: 

Chapter 1: The relationship of structure to building
Chapter 2: Structural requirements
Chapter 3: Structural materials
Chapter 4: The relationship between structural form and structural efficiency
Chapter 5: Complete structural arrangements
Chapter 6: The critical appraisal of structures
Chapter 7: Structure and architecture

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