Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders

The gold-standard structural design reference, completely revised and updated with an all-new look Completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 13th Edition, is the go-to reference on structural design, giving architects and contractors a concise introduction to the structures commonly used for typical buildings. It presents primary concepts and calculations for the preliminary dimensioning of principal elements within a building design, focused on key principles of quantitative analysis and design of structural members. Structural design is an essential component of the architect’s repertoire, and engineering principles are at the foundation of every sound structure. Architects need to understand the physics without excess math. This book covers fundamental concepts like forces, loading, and reactions, to teach how to estimate critical design loads and analyze for final proportions. It provides exactly what you need to quickly grasp the concepts and determine the best solutions to difficult design challenges. The thirteenth edition of Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders includes: Increased page size for improved visibility and usability Newly revised wood, steel, and concrete construction sections allow easy comparison of the latest techniques and materials Accompanying instructor manual available online with background discussion, solutions to exercises, additional study materials, and self-tests A leading reference for over 80 years, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the definitive guide to practical structural design, ideal for students in architecture, construction, building technology, and architectural engineering.

Table of Contents:
Preface to the Thirteenth Edition ix Preface to the First Edition xi About the Companion Website xiii Introduction xv Part I Fundamental Functions of Structures 1 1 Investigation of Forces, Force Systems, Loading, and Reactions 3 1.1 Properties of Forces 3 1.2 Static Equilibrium 6 1.3 Force Components and Combinations 6 1.4 Graphical Analysis of Concurrent Force Systems 9 1.5 Algebraic Analysis of Nonconcurrent Force Systems 12 1.6 Laws of Equilibrium 14 1.7 Loads and Reactive Forces 16 1.8 Load Sources 19 1.9 Load Combinations 25 1.10 Determination of Design Loads 26 1.11 Design Methods 27 2 Investigation of Axial Force Actions 29 2.1 Forces and Stresses 29 2.2 Deformation 31 2.3 Thermal Effects in Axially Loaded Members 34 2.4 Suspension Cables 35 2.5 Funicular Arches 37 2.6 Graphical Analysis of Planar Trusses 40 2.7 Algebraic Analysis of Planar Trusses 45 2.8 Cable-Stayed Structures 48 2.9 Compression Members 50 3 Investigation of Structures for Shear and Bending 55 3.1 Direct Shear Stress 55 3.2 Shear in Beams 55 3.3 Bending Moments in Beams 58 3.4 Sense of Bending in Beams 62 3.5 Tabulated Values for Beam Behavior 67 3.6 Development of Bending Resistance 69 3.7 Shear Stress in Beams 72 3.8 Continuous and Restrained Beams 75 3.9 Members Experiencing Compression Plus Bending 85 3.10 Rigid Frames 91 3.11 Buckling of Beams 97 3.12 Second-Order Analysis 98 3.13 Computer Software for Structural Analysis 100 4 Structural Systems and Planning 101 4.1 General Considerations for Structural Systems 101 4.2 Shear Wall and Diaphragm Structural System 103 4.3 Braced Frame Systems 104 4.4 Moment Frame Systems 105 4.5 Wood Construction 106 4.6 Steel Construction 108 4.7 Concrete Construction 113 Part II Wood Construction 119 5 Wood Spanning Elements 121 5.1 Structural Lumber 121 5.2 Reference Design Values for Allowable Stress Design 122 5.3 Design for Bending 128 5.4 Beam Shear 130 5.5 Deflection 131 5.6 Bearing 133 5.7 Joists and Rafters 135 5.8 Decking for Roofs and Floors 137 5.9 Plywood 138 5.10 Glued-Laminated Products 140 5.11 Wood Fiber Products 141 5.12 Assembled Wood Structural Products 141 6 Wood Columns 145 6.1 Slenderness Ratio for Columns 145 6.2 Compression Capacity of Simple Solid Columns 145 6.3 Stud Wall Construction 151 6.4 Round Columns 152 6.5 Built-Up Columns 153 6.6 Spaced Columns 153 6.7 Columns with Bending 153 7 Connections for Wood Structures 159 7.1 Bolted Joints 159 7.2 Nailed Joints 160 7.3 Plywood Gussets 163 7.4 Formed Steel Framing Elements 163 Part III Steel Construction 167 8 Steel Structural Products 169 8.1 Design Methods for Steel Structures 169 8.2 Materials for Steel Products 170 8.3 Types of Steel Structural Products 172 9 Steel Beams and Framing Elements 177 9.1 Factors in Beam Design 177 9.2 Inelastic Versus Elastic Behavior 178 9.3 Nominal Moment Capacity of Steel Beams 182 9.4 Design for Bending 187 9.5 Design of Beams for Buckling Failure 190 9.6 Shear in Steel Beams 192 9.7 Deflection of Beams 196 9.8 Safe Load Tables 200 9.9 Concentrated Load Effects on Beams 204 9.10 Steel Trusses 205 9.11 Manufactured Trusses for Flat Spans 206 9.12 Decks with Steel Framing 211 10 Steel Columns and Frames 213 10.1 Column Shapes 213 10.2 Column Slenderness and End Conditions 213 10.3 Safe Axial Loads for Steel Columns 215 10.4 Design of Steel Columns 218 10.5 Columns with Bending 224 10.6 Column Framing and Connections 228 10.7 Column Base Plate Design 229 11 Bolted Connections for Steel Structures 233 11.1 Bolted Connections 233 11.2 Design of a Bolted Connection 240 11.3 Bolted Framing Connections 243 11.4 Bolted Truss Connections 245 12 Light-Gauge Formed Steel Structures 249 12.1 Light-Gauge Steel Products 249 12.2 Light-Gauge Steel Decks 249 12.3 Light-Gauge Steel Systems 252 Part IV Concrete Construction 255 13 Reinforced Concrete Structures 257 13.1 General Considerations 257 13.2 General Application of Strength Methods 261 13.3 Beams: Ultimate Strength Method 261 13.4 Beams in Site-Cast Systems 270 13.5 Spanning Slabs 280 13.6 Shear in Beams 283 13.7 Development Length for Reinforcement 293 13.8 Deflection Control 298 14 Flat-Spanning Concrete Systems 301 14.1 Slab-and-Beam Systems 301 14.2 General Considerations for Beams 306 15 Concrete Columns and Compression Members 309 15.1 Effects of Compression Force 309 15.2 General Considerations for Concrete Columns 311 15.3 Design Methods and Aids for Concrete Columns 317 15.4 Special Considerations for Concrete Columns 321 15.5 Vertical Concrete Compression Elements 323 16 Foundations 329 16.1 Shallow Bearing Foundations 329 16.2 Wall Footings 329 16.3 Column Footings 334 16.4 Pedestals 341 Part V Structural Systems for Buildings 343 17 General Considerations for Building Structures 345 17.1 Choice of Building Construction 345 17.2 Structural Design Standards 346 17.3 Structural Design Process 346 17.4 Development of Structural Systems 346 18 Building One 349 18.1 General Considerations 349 18.2 Design of the Wood Structure for Gravity Loads 349 18.3 Design for Lateral Loads 352 18.4 Alternative Steel and Masonry Structure 359 18.5 Alternative Truss Roof 364 18.6 Foundations 365 19 Building Two 367 19.1 Design for Gravity Loads 367 19.2 Design for Lateral Loads 370 19.3 Alternative Steel and Masonry Structure 371 20 Building Three 375 20.1 General Considerations 375 20.2 Structural Alternatives 378 20.3 Design of the Steel Structure 379 20.4 Alternative Floor Construction with Trusses 384 20.5 Design of the Trussed Bent for Wind 386 20.6 Considerations for a Steel Rigid Frame 390 20.7 Considerations for a Masonry Wall Structure 391 20.8 The Concrete Structure 394 20.9 Design of the Foundations 409 Appendix A: Properties of Sections 411 A.1 Centroids 411 A.2 Moment of Inertia 414 A.3 Transferring Moments of Inertia 416 A.4 Miscellaneous Properties 418 A.5 Tables of Properties of Sections 420 Glossary 429 References 435 Quick Reference to Useful Data 437 Index 439