Civil Engineering Books from Namibia

Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers

Construction is the largest industry in the world and of course, anything that is constructed needs to be designed first. Structural Engineering deals with analysis and design aspects, the basic purpose of which is to ensure a safe, functional and economical structure.

Reading this book will help you gain the basic knowledge of structural engineering that includes principles of analysis of structures and their application, behavior of materials under loading, selection of construction materials and design fundamentals for RCC and steel structures. The emphasis has been kept on the determination of the nature and amount of stress developed under loads, and the way structures offer resistance to it. Being the most widely used construction materials, RCC and steel have been covered in detail, though masonry and timber have been described briefly as well.

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You will learn : Fully understand the role of structural engineer Comprehend the behavior of structural members under loading Understand the concept of stress functions like tension, compression, shear and bending Use the basic concepts for analysis of statically determinate & indeterminate structures Analyse deformation of members under loading Understand the significance of material properties in design Undertake basic design of reinforced cement concrete, steel, masonary and timber structures