Essential Knowledge Text No.7 Traditional structural materials

Author: M. Evernden

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1 May 2016

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Essential Knowledge Text No.7 Traditional structural materials

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M. Evernden
Date published
1 May 2016
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Standard: £38.95

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M. Evernden

Date published

1 May 2016

Author

M. Evernden

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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 most traditional and familiar structural materials: steel, concrete, masonry, timber and glass. Material data are presented, followed by a summary of specific manufacturing techniques and key material characteristics.

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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