Building Structures 3e

Preface ix
<p>Introduction xi</p>
<p>1. Basic Concepts 1</p>
<p>1.1 Basic Concerns 1</p>
<p>1.2 Architectural Considerations 3</p>
<p>1.3 Structural Functions 12</p>
<p>1.4 Structural Materials 18</p>
<p>1.5 Structural Systems 21</p>
<p>2. Investigation of Structures 39</p>
<p>2.1 Introduction to Structural Investigation 39</p>
<p>2.2 Static Forces 41</p>
<p>2.3 Stresses and Strains 56</p>
<p>2.4 Special Topics 63</p>
<p>2.5 Dynamic Behavior 75</p>
<p>3. Structural Elements&nbsp; 80</p>
<p>3.1 Beams 80</p>
<p>3.2 Tension Elements 88</p>
<p>3.3 Compression Elements 93</p>
<p>3.4 Trusses 99</p>
<p>3.5 Rigid Frames 104</p>
<p>3.6 Special Structures 112</p>
<p>4. Wood Structures 114</p>
<p>4.1 General Concerns forWood 114</p>
<p>4.2 Wood Products and Systems 117</p>
<p>4.3 Design Data for Structural Lumber 124</p>
<p>4.4 Wood–Spanning Systems 126</p>
<p>4.5 Wood Trusses 134</p>
<p>4.6 Wood Columns 139</p>
<p>4.7 Fasteners and Connections forWood 147</p>
<p>5. Steel Structures 153</p>
<p>5.1 General Concerns for Steel 153</p>
<p>5.2 Steel Beams, Joists, and Decks 158</p>
<p>5.3 Steel Columns 187</p>
<p>5.4 Bolted Connections for Steel Structures 196</p>
<p>5.5 Steel Trusses 202</p>
<p>6. Concrete Structures 203</p>
<p>6.1 General Concerns for Concrete 203</p>
<p>6.2 Reinforced Concrete Flexural Members 211</p>
<p>6.3 Concrete Columns 238</p>
<p>6.4 Concrete Foundations 247</p>
<p>7. Masonry Structures 259</p>
<p>7.1 General Concerns for Masonry 259</p>
<p>7.2 StructuralMasonry 262</p>
<p>7.3 Masonry with Concrete Units 267</p>
<p>7.4 Form and Classification of Compression Elements 270</p>
<p>7.5 Brick Masonry 271</p>
<p>7.6 Miscellaneous Masonry Construction 276</p>
<p>7.7 Adobe Construction 279</p>
<p>7.8 Hollow Clay Tile 279</p>
<p>8. Building Foundations and Site Structures 281</p>
<p>8.1 General Considerations 281</p>
<p>8.2 Soil Properties and Foundation Behavior 283</p>
<p>8.3 Shallow Bearing Foundations 293</p>
<p>8.4 Elements of Foundation Systems 298</p>
<p>8.5 Deep Foundations 304</p>
<p>8.6 Special Problems and Construction 308</p>
<p>9. Lateral–Force Effects 316</p>
<p>9.1 General Considerations for Lateral Effects 316</p>
<p>9.2 Wind Effects on Buildings 335</p>
<p>9.3 Earthquake Effects on Buildings 341</p>
<p>9.4 Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems 350</p>
<p>10. Building Structures Design Examples 381</p>
<p>10.1 General Concerns for Structural Design 381</p>
<p>10.2 Building One 392</p>
<p>10.3 Building Two 399</p>
<p>10.4 Building Three 410</p>
<p>10.5 Building Four 414</p>
<p>10.6 Building Five 416</p>
<p>10.7 Building Six 418</p>
<p>10.8 Building Seven 430</p>
<p>10.9 Building Eight 455</p>
<p>10.10 Building Nine 458</p>
<p>Appendix A: Properties of Sections 468</p>
<p>Appendix B: Glossary 483</p>
<p>Appendix C: Exercise Problems 489</p>
<p>Appendix D: Study Aids 504</p>
<p>References 519</p>
<p>Index 521</p>