Essential Knowledge Text No.2 Introduction: Part 2 - Designing a meaningful structure

Author: C. Wise

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1 March 2016

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Essential Knowledge Text No.2 Introduction: Part 2 - Designing a meaningful structure

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C. Wise
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1 March 2016
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C. Wise

Date published

1 March 2016

Author

C. Wise

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Standard: £38.95

Member (non-Student): £24.95

Member (Student/Graduate/Academic Community): Free

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This text presents the fundamental thought processes of conceptual design and the basic principles that underpin all structural systems. These processes and principles are applied to bridges, towers and low-rise long-span structures.

The Essential Knowledge Series is a core resource (primarily for structural engineering students but a useful refresher for more senior engineers) covering fundamental topics from structural materials to computer analysis. Student Members and members of the Institution's Academic Community can download the series for free at: www.istructe.org/essential-knowledge

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