Book review: Elementary structural analysis and design of buildings: a guide for practicing engineer

Author: John Lyness

Date published

1 September 2017

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Book review: Elementary structural analysis and design of buildings: a guide for practicing engineer

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John Lyness
Date published
1 September 2017
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The Structural Engineer
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John Lyness

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 9, 2017, Page(s) 40

Date published

1 September 2017

Author

John Lyness

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 9, 2017, Page(s) 40

Price

Free

This is a useful book giving insights into special horizontal loadings on building structures, suitable structural resistance systems and current US design office practice, says John Lyness.

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PDF
Pages:
40
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Opinion Issue 9

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