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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | 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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| | Product Details | | Author: | Francis D. K. Ching | | Paperback: | 320 pages | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Publication Date: | January 14, 2009 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0470187859 | | Product Length: | 10.9 inches | | Product Width: | 8.5 inches | | Product Height: | 0.7 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.8 inches | | Package Width: | 8.4 inches | | Package Height: | 0.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 8 reviews |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 great illustrations Mar 25, 2009
By Lebenskuenstler
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.
19 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Ching did it again ! Jan 20, 2009
By Joong Won Lee
"Joongwon"
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.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
building structures illustrated: great help for students May 31, 2010
By Fréderic Louis
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!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Very good, and clearly targeted at architects Dec 27, 2011
By Irfan A. Alvi
Approaching this book as an engineer who appreciates architecture, I found it to be very good overall. More specific comments:
- The authors include two architects and an engineer, which is a good combination.
- The book begins with a nice little historical survey of building structures (though it includes a bridge, and makes an odd reference to Ohm's law).
- The illustrations are abundant and of top quality (as one would hope, based on the book title).
- Structural engineering is covered at a conceptual and systems level, rather than with engineering rigor, equations, etc.
- There's some useful discussion on fire protection and integration of building systems.
- There's a rather lengthy discussion on column grid layouts - too long for my interest, but perhaps suitable for practicing architects.
- The book is interspersed with many useful rules of thumb for determining span capabilities of various systems, sizing members, etc.
- The format of the book makes it easy to find information once you know your way around, so it should work well as a reference.
- The emphasis is on how architects can address structural considerations in their work to achieve architectural goals, not on structural engineering itself. The book is therefore definitely better suited to architects than engineers, though engineers can benefit too.
0 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I'm very happy with this purchase Jan 24, 2011
By Ana Quinonez
"GradStudent"
I actually purchased this book for my sister. The book was super cheap compared to all other prices I saw out there, and I was even happier when I saw it was brand new for such a low price. Also, the book arrived a couple of days before the expected delivery date, which worked out great for my sister since she had class that same week the book arrived!
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