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Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design |  | Authors: Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 96632
Media: Paperback
Edition: Ill
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0470187859
Dewey Decimal Number: 624.1771
EAN: 9780470187852
ASIN: 0470187859
Publication Date: January 14, 2009
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Product Description
Francis D.K.Ching brings his trademark presentation to the structural design studio with this major new work co-authored by Barry Onouye and Douglas Zuberbuhler.
Taking a new approach to strucural design, Ching and his co-authors show how structural systems of a building -- as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale -- are related to the essential aspects of architectural design: formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems such as enclosure and mechanical systems, code compliance, etc.
No other work by Francis D.K. Ching brings together so many aspects of architectural design as an integrated reference. Designers, builders, and students alike will gain a new understanding of structural principles and planning, without the need for mathematics.
Using Ching's trademark presentation, Structural Patterns is illustrated throughout with line drawings to present the essential presence of structural systems in buildings, but also helps the reader make informed decisions for architectural design.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Ching did it again ! January 20, 2009
Joong Won Lee (Cambridge, MA United States)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
If there is a Ching-ian punch, I guess it would be being fun and easy.
Last publication, on building codes, is a perfect example for it. Most
practitioners in the beginning of their careers suffer interpreting
somewhat ambiguous words of code book, let alone systematically
understanding of overall structure of it. Ching knocked it down with his
punch.
This book likewise, will bring somewhat theoretical and mathmatical
subject, hence often avoided, enjoyable to readers. It will be especially
helpful for those who would like to grasp overall picture of what constitutes
structural engineering for an architect.
Followings are covered:
1. basic structural terminology
2. design issues (gains or losses by overruling one system over another)
3. material properties (wood, steel, conc)
4. loads (gravity vs. lateral)
5. long span roofs and high-rise structural issues
6. system integration
What is Ching-ian punch in this book? It is being heavily graphical, well
organized, and to the point. It is also being intensely focused and design related.
Clear and simple in the beginning, the book moves very smoothly with rich
illustration and terse text.
Page after page, the book will symphonically orchestrate between various systems
allowing readers, to know different structure systems based on material taxonomy
(wood, steel, concrete), and to grasp the pros and cons of each different structure
system.
building structures illustrated: great help for students May 31, 2010
Fréderic Louis (Ghent, Belgium)
This book is a great tool for every architecture student. Every possible structure of a building is explained in this book, with detailed drawings and text. And that's what we are used to of D.K. Ching's books.
A cheap and must-have book for every student!
Perfect condition, and on time! September 23, 2009
Jonathan Rolf (Huntington Beach, CA. USA)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Book showed up on time, in perfect condition, as stated, and was the cheapest i could find anywhere, especially for a new book. Thank you!
 great illustrations March 25, 2009
Lebenskuenstler (Wyoming)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this book in preparation for a structures test. The illustrations are very helpful to understand the basic concepts of structural systems. The book didn't include any calculations, but it contains an overview of historic and modern structural systems of the building industry.
review September 27, 2009
Joe smith (California)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
The product was fine. It took about two weeks longer to get to me then I expected.
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