Building Structures

Both natural and man-made structures abound in the world: trees, tables,
cranes and bridges amongst others. All these structures carry loads,
but how they do so is not obvious from casual observation. This book
explains how structures behave. Key concepts such as load paths, stress
distribution and bending moments are explained by the use of numerous
diagrams and without recourse to mathematics. There are no technical
prerequisites for reading this book, making it highly suitable for both
students who require an understanding of structural behaviour and for
practitioners in the building industry who need to be clear about the
role of structures in the design and construction of buildings.