Book Description
The Structural Engineering Reference Manual is a comprehensive resource for preparation for the NCEES Structural I and Structural II exams and for the California state structural exam. Eight chapters provide coverage of all exam topics. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Very Deep!
Heavy! For sure. Recieved it the edges where broken. Michael just go PDF like your Marketing Department Says! I'm ready my email is globalshipping-corporation@earthlink.net special delivery and hear it is. Instant delivery!!! But I have no more comments about that!

SE Exam Review Book
Note that this book cannot be used when taking the Structural Engineering exam in Illinois.

Good Review Resource
I purchased this product to review for the P.E. exam.I am very satisfied witht he layout and choice of problems.It can be easily referenced.Also, the problems are easy to follow.There aren't huge leaps in the analysis that usually tend to slow you down.Additionally it will make for a good reference in my personal library during my career.

Good book for the SE 1 Exam
Having just taken the SE 1 exam, I found this book to be helpful in both the preparation time before the exam and also during the exam. I especially liked how the variables were printed in each corresponding section (Wood, Steel, Masonry, etc.) versus having one large master variable list.The Index is amazingly throughouh. Also, most minor mistakes were posted on PPI's errata webpage. I would reccomend this book to any person preparing for the SE 1 exam and suggest they give themselves ample time to go through each of the problems in the book.

Good Reference and Good Problems
I thought that this was a good up to date reference with good problems added in the text to help with review. I would definitely get this book if you are studying for the SE I. You will of course still need all of your code books and other books. Also be sure to get the NCEES sample test so you can really see what style the problems will be. It is a good review of most of the information that will be on the test. ... Read more

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Comprehensive yet compact, this is a user-friendly time-saving reference packed with key engineering formulas for a wide variety of applications. Featuring introductory material on use and application of each formula, along with appendices covering metric conversion information, and selected mathematical formulas and symbols, this is a unique resource no civil engineer should be without. ... Read more

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unknown factors in review
The book provides numerous structural formula in metric format only.there is a conversion chart that shows up at the end.Nowhere in the description of the book does it state the formula applications are for SI units ONLY.

Structural Engineering Formulas
Excellant quick referance.Reviewed this book while studying for recent PE exam. Author included plenty of blank "Note" pages throughout book which I utilized to add comments and referances to other texts.Used book during exam with great success. ... Read more

Book Description
Engineers know there's nothing like solving problems to get ready for the exam. The problems in this book cover a wide range of exam topics and include full solutions. This edition reflects the 1997 Uniform Building Code, the code tested on the exam. ... Read more

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structural exam taker
This paperback manual is very helpful as I prepare to take the structural engineering exam for the first time. It has more than I can absorb in the time allotted. It could be improved by assuming that I was a little less knowledgeable of the jargon involved, as well as where the data came from.

No good for Structural I SE
With the new format of the Structural I SE Exam, which is multiple choice, I don't think that book is that much useful.The nex format has a short problems which you excpect you to finish each within tw minutes and does not require al ot of calculations.

Solved Structural Engineering Problems by Buckner
Good book with affordable price for strutural engineer. ... Read more

Book Description
Continuing the tradition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field. The authors address a myriad of topics, covering both traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation.The second edition has been expanded and reorganized to be more informative and cohesive. It also follows the developments that have emerged in the field since the previous edition, such as advanced analysis for structural design, performance-based design of earthquake-resistant structures, lifecycle evaluation and condition assessment of existing structures, the use of high-performance materials for construction, and design for safety.Additionally, the book includes numerous tables, charts, and equations, as well as extensive references, reading lists, and websites for further study or more in-depth information. Emphasizing practical applications and easy implementation, this text reflects the increasingly global nature of engineering, compiling the efforts of an international panel of experts from industry and academia. This is a necessity for anyone studying or practicing in the field of structural engineering.New to this edition· Fundamental theories of structural dynamics · Advanced analysis · Wind and earthquake-resistant design · Design of prestressed concrete, masonry, timber, and glass structures · Properties, behavior, and use of high-performance steel, concrete, and fiber-reinforced polymers · Semirigid frame structures · Structural bracing · Structural design for fire safety ... Read more

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Most comprehensive structural engineering book on the market
The Handbook of Structural Engineering is a comprehensive reference source on the fundamentals of, and special topics in, structural engineering. The book is intended for practicing engineers, and the introduction notes that the ideal reader will be an "M.S.-level engineer." Consequently, treatment of subjects is highly technical and emphasizes mathematical explanations to an extent that it might be of limited use to novices.

The first section provides a detailed overview of the fundamentals of structural engineering. Following this introductory section are eight chapters covering special types of structures, and thirteen chapters on special topics in structural engineering. All chapters contain a brief glossary of key concepts discussed within the chapter, an extensive bibliography, suggested readings, and a list of relevant codes and standards where applicable. ... Read more

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"STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING HANDBOOK Edited by EDWIN H. GAYLORD, JR., Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois and CHARLES N. GAYLORD, Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Virginia. A handy one-volume desk-top reference on structural engineering, this handbook provides engineers, architects, and other professionals involved in the design of structures with a wealth of useful engineering data. Written by 39 noted authorities, it gives you instant access to concise and accurate information on the planning, design, and construction of a large variety of engineered structures. Completely up-to-date and thoroughly user-oriented, it not only gives you vital data, but also shows you practical applications and offers many worked-out examples. Here's a sampling of material from some of the handbook's 26 major sections: DIGITAL COMPUTERS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING examines programming and production phases of computer analyses, problem analysis, coding languages, flow-diagramming, direct methods, iterative methods, and program applications in structural engineering. FATIGUE AND BRITTLE FRACTURE covers fatigue of structural steels; fatigue resistance of beams and girders; reveted, bolted, and welded connections; and shows you how to design against fatigue and brittle fracture. THIN-SHELL CONCRETE STRUCTURES presents the behavior and mathematical analysis of thin shells by membrane theory, with bending theory corrections. It also shows applications to the analysis and design of domes, barrels, folded plates, hyperbolic paraboloids, and elliptical paraboloids, as well as discusses important construction details. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE outlines methods, materials, and prestressing systems, creep and shrinkage effects, analysis and design for flexure, cracking moment, ultimate moment, deflections, shear, bond, bearing, anchorage, and continuous beams. The handbook also covers soil mechanics and foundations, industrial buildings,.........." [from flaps] ... Read more

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The definitive reference for design and construction-in an updated edition!

Entering its seventh decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remains the reference of choice for designers and constructors. This new Tenth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest practices in the design of structures.

Long considered a standard in the field, this bestseller provides a clear, accessible presentation of the engineering information that is essential for architects and builders. Offering a concise, highly readable introduction to the investigation and design of ordinary structures for buildings-including information on structural analysis, materials, and systems-this thoroughly updated Tenth Edition includes:
* A new focus on Load and Resistance Factor Design Method (LRFD) for steel and concrete structures
* The latest building and material codes
* A wealth of exercise problems and illustrative examples
* Essential formulas for the solution of structural problems
* More than 200 descriptive illustrations
* Simple solutions to everyday problems architects and builders encounter
* Coverage of wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structures
* A new companion Web site packed with learning resources

An unparalleled resource for students and professionals in architecture, construction, and civil engineering, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, Tenth Edition boils structural engineering down to its essentials and provides the simple design solutions that are used for the vast majority of buildings. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Wrong presentation for the target audience
The book's title claims to be simplified engineering for architects and builders, members of the latter group often having no engineering training.As such, I expected the book to cover key structural and other building engineering issues in engineering terms in an appropriate tutorial format.Instead, the book is a collection of reference materials, distilled down.I majored in EE in college and took several semesters of static and dynamic engineering courses, and still had problems with this book because of the lack of contextual information to the presentation.This book does not at all deliver on the goal defined by its title.

Overrated - This book is "broken"
GOOD:The book does an excellent job presenting steel concepts and is adequate in concrete.

POOR:As an instructor for structures courses for architects, this book is simply disastrous.The wood section, also, is incomplete.Errors run rampant through the book's text, examples, and problem solutions through the book.Even within the same edition, book answers can vary book to book.Furthermore, current methods are mixed with the old leading to an incorrect presentation of the subject matter.In short, this book falls far short of the reputation which preceded it.

A very good book for the beginner
The book explains the fundamentals of structural analysis well, mainly statically determinate structures. The book also covers design fundamentals for various materials, mainly: wood, steel, concrete and masonry.

I used an earlier version of this book many years ago, as an introductory book. The book is good for the beginner.

Simplified for better understanding
This Book is excellent. easy to read and understand. this book has given me all the info i needed and then some. i highly reccommend this book!!

Excellent introductory book
This book explains the fundamentals of structural analysis (mainly statically determinate structures) and then goes on to the design fundamentals for different materials (wood, steel, concrete and masonry)followed by the design of the structural system for a building.I firstused an earlier edition of this book when studying for my undergraduatedegree as an introductory book before reading the course texts. The presentedition maintains the "easy to understand" explanations of theearlier edition while adding new materials, expanding other sections andupdating the design methods in line with the building codes. Emphasis isplaced on understanding, the explanations given are very clear and thereare numerous worked examples to illustrate the principles.The book isexcellent for the beginner first getting used to structural analysis anddesign or for the practising engineer who has not touched structures for awhile and wants to refresh his memory. However this book is only the firststep and the undergraduate or practising engineer would do well to followup on thiswith other more specialised books like Wang and Salmon's"Reinforced Concrete Design", Salmon and Johnson's "Steelstructures: Design and behaviour", or Halperin and Bible's"Principles of Timber Design for Architects and Builders". ... Read more

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The Business and Problem-Solving SkillsNeeded for Success in Your Engineering Career!

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The only reference to all important structural engineering principles and design techniques, this best-selling, internationally renowned handbook is updated for current standard specifications and codes (including the 1994 AASHTO specifications) and the latest design developments. Contributions from structural engineers discuss a broad range of vital topics. Concise, practical and user-friendly, this one-of-a-kind resource gives you not only up-to-the-minute information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures, but also practical examples and detailed descriptions of design procedures. ... Read more

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"The Book"
The "Bible" for structural engineers for decades past and present. Updated and a "must have" for the structural design engineer. The place to start when a new problem is encountered.

Useful resource
It's a book with many useful information, tables and examples. A really valued reference.

Unit problem
This book is quite good but its usability is lost to a great extent because it is not written in Metric units. Also, chapters on computer application are not well written ... Read more

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Save BIG BUCK$ on consulting engineering fees! Why pay expensive consulting engineers every time you're faced with changes to residential and light construction plans? Now you can proceed on your own with complete confidence thanks to Basic Engineering Calculations for Contractors, by August DOmel--your one-stop, jargon-free guide to the properties, loads, stresses and tolerances of wood, steel and concrete members. The author's done all the heavy number-crunching for you, so you get instant, ready-to-apply data on: support reactions; bending and shear stresses; deflections; dead and live loads; snow and winds loads; wooden joists, headers and trusses; steel beams and columns; concrete slabs, footings and walls; and much more. ... Read more

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well written and clear information
I found the information helpful, easy to use and direct to the point. ... Read more

Book Description
Drawing from the morning and afternoon specifications, the revised Structural II has 8 questions and solutions.Included with the questions and soluions are detailed exam specifications and statistics. ... Read more

Book Description
Many important advances in designing earthquake-resistant structures have occurred over the last several years. Civil engineers need an authoritative source of information that reflects the issues that are unique to the field. Comprising chapters selected from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design provides a tightly focused, concise, and valuable guide to the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of earthquake engineering.In chapters contributed by renowned experts from around the world, this book supplies the latest concepts, design methodologies, and analytical techniques for mitigating the effects of seismic damage to structures. It discusses the fundamentals of earthquake engineering, explaining the causes of earthquakes and faulting, measurement of earthquakes, and characterization of seismicity. Subsequent chapters discuss the various types of earthquake damage to structures including recent improvements in earthquake performance, seismic design of buildings and bridges considering various types of construction materials, and performance-based seismic design and evaluation of building structures. The book introduces probabilistic approaches to performance-based methodologies as well as an application example of performance-based design.Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design offers practical tools gathered together in a convenient reference for immediate implementation. It is an ideal resource for civil and structural engineers specializing in earthquake engineering. ... Read more

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Today, the spreadsheet is an essential tool for engineers. More than 20 years ago, Craig Christy started using a spreadsheet as a way of keeping notes. His practice has evolved into Engineering with the Spreadsheet, a valuable manual for engineers working with Excel. Christy first introduces basic spreadsheet techniques and more advanced applications that may be unfamiliar to even experienced spreadsheet users. He then applies Excel spreadsheets in preparing engineering calculations for an exhaust stack and an elevated storage tank. The book and CD-ROM present more than 50 actual templates in Microsoft Excel that demonstrate the techniques and specific applications for concrete, wind and seismic issues, foundation soil loading, the vortex shedding of tall stacks, and other engineering issues. Beneficial to professional engineers and college students alike, Engineering with the Spreadsheet is a comprehensive manual that structural engineers will use on their next! projects. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Gloriously and utterly useless...
I was heartbroken when I saw this book for sale.Why?Because I wanted to write this book.Twenty minutes after I received and opened the book I realized that the opportunity is still out there.If an LED flashlight is considered an advanced and high-tech tool for light, think of this book as a flaming, wooden torch.In fact, the book itself would be most useful in starting a fire.

Seriously, this book would only be useful for engineers over the age of ~40.If you're still new to spreadsheets it may be helpful.If you've been in college in the last ten years this book is a worthless waste of paper and ink.

Ok for beginners
This book is ok for engineers who are not yet familiar with excel, but one would be better of with a excel manual and a structures text book. This book pretty much gives you the basics of how to set up a spreadsheet but, with a little time spent playing around with excel someone could figure them out on there own. The provided spreadsheet, although well thought out and planed, are nothing special and don't provide the proper detail to be used in a design office. The author does not go into any of the uses or advantages of macros and other automated features of excel which allow for greater variability in the use of spread sheets. I would recommend this book for engineers have no experience with excel and want a quick crash course in the basic features of the program, reminding them not to expect too much from it.

Excel really works
The book (the spreadsheets) illustrates nicely that Excel works for a structural engineer, but thats about it.
It starts explaining Excel from scratch focusing on features that might be important for the engineer and applying examples common to an engineer, which makes it a good reference book for beginners. Afterwards, most of the book presents examples of calculations applying the functions learned in the earlier chapters of the book. There are examples from biaxial concrete column design to storage tank design.
The entire book was written using Excel and the accompanying CD includes all spreadsheets, giving the user the opportunity to revise formulas and offering a couple of handy spreadsheets.
However, the emphasis of the book lies on presenting a lot of examples elaborated by the author for some projects (mainly storage tanks). It leaves the impression that the book serves mostly to present those specific sheets and the authors work.
The layout of the sheets is awkward and the book itself proves that creating a book in Excel itself is not the best idea since the formatting of pages is a little bit difficult.
The examples are elaborated based on various codes, where the author expresses repetitively his nonconformism with LRFD. This aversion to LRFD leads to my personal favorite statement, which seems to be a little bit misplaced in a book about spreadsheets for civil engineers:
"And is Europe laughing at us because we still use old fashioned methods? Let them laugh. The way we do things has created a nation powerful enough to provide a defense umbrella and relative stability to Europe that has lasted 60+ years. Many Europeans can take a five week vacation because of our resourcefulness."
Personally, I would prefer to use an Excel manual and a good book on structural engineering.
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Book Description
Provides accounts in non-mathematical terms, of various aspects ofstructural theory. Presents a skeletal history of the subject ofStructural engineering and illuminated the activity of the present daystructural engineer, and how a store of scientific information can be used creatively in design. DLC: Structural engineering. ... Read more

Book Description
Architectural Engineering Design: Mechanical and Structural Systems provide the architectural and design professions a comprehensive, definitive reference to more than 1100 equations essential to all aspects of building design and construction. Calculations books have been successful in all the engineering disciplines, and there is nothing even remotely comparable on the market for architects-until now.

It will complement Standard Handbook of Architectural Engineering, Architectural formulas, and the range of engineering calculations and formulas titles.

These are the first books on architectural calculations in the field.
A separate disk is included providing the opportunity to do calculations quickly and without errors. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

This book needs a proofreader!
Do not use this book without an Engineering or Architecture professor to help you through the errors within.The book is full of errors of continuity, strange/bad math, and inconsistency.The errors are so numerous, that it makes you wonder if you can trust any of the formulas to be accurate.For example: a sample problem in beam design gives the formula to use (from a table), defines the variables, gives the values for the known variables; and then in the problem-solving steps, uses different values for the known variables than what was listed in the preceding "Given" section!Furthermore, the answer arrived at cannot be made by the equation provided!There are also errors where a formula is listed in tables and that formula is referred to later and used for a problem, but the formula is not exactly the same as the table; there is no explanation for the difference.
I recommend "Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders" (Ambrose/Tierney), instead. ... Read more

Book Description
Structural reliability has become a discipline of international interest, addressing issues such as the safety of buildings, bridges, towers and other structures. This book addresses the important issue of predicting the safety of structures at the design stage and also the safety of existing, perhaps deteriorating structures. Attention is focused on the development and definition of limit states such as serviceability and ultimate strength, the definition of failure and the various models which might be used to describe strength and loading.

Much consideration is given to problem formulation and to the various techniques which can be applied to problem solution. These include the First Order Second Moment method and their derivatives, as well as various Monte Carlo tchniques. Each of these are described in considerable detail and example applications are given. Structural systems are also described, as is the effect of time on reliability estimation, and on the development of design code rules on the basis of limit state principles as under-pinned by probability theory. Furthermore, procedures for the reliability estimation of existing structures are also included.

The book emphasises concepts and applications, built up from basic principles and avoids undue mathematical rigour. It presents an accesible and unified account of the theory and techniques for the analysis of the reliability of engineering structures using probability theory. A balanced view of the subject is offered here not only for newcomers, but also for the more specialist reader, such as senior undergraduate and post-graduate students and practising engineers in civil, structural, geotechnical and mechanical engineering. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

An excellent textbook!
I bought this book (at Amazon.com) to get a better understanding on the basic principles of structural reliability assessment (I 'm concerned with the probabilistic estimation of the remaining life of pressurized pipelines containing active corrosion defects in oil and gas distribution pipeline networks in Mexico). This thorough, well organized, volume is in my opinion the most comprehensive treatment available nowadays. It is mainly devoted to the probabilistic structural safety analysis and includes both theoretical foundations and practical examples in a coherent and logical presentation. It follows a clear step by step scheme (a quite useful feature for newcomers) covering basic issues such as measures of structural reliability and more complex and advanced topics including time dependent reliability and resistance and load modeling. The book also contains a brief on probabilistic theory which I've found very useful as a quick (and refreshing) guide. For newcomers, the first two chapters are essential to understand the subject. The author devotes the core of the book to a rigorous, detailed discussion of methods to compute probability of failure in engineering structures with simple and complex (multiple) limit state functions (and their evolution with time). The Monte Carlo integration approach, the first order methods FOM and the first order second moment methods FOSM are reviewed in detail and practical aspects of their computational implementations are given. It is to underline the excellent discussions given of limit state functions in load-resistance space which allow to clearly understand the procedures and strategies used by the above mentioned reliability methods to compute checking points, safety index and probability of failure. The last part of the book is devoted to load and resistance modeling, codes of structural reliability and probabilistic evaluation of existing structures. Civil engineers will profit this part as I did because of the lack of reliable data on load and resistance structural parameters variability (in many fields, plausible probabilistic methods can be only achieved by judiciously assuming or modeling load and resistance fluctuations, so that these chapter are welcome). This book cover this subject in some detail, emphasizing in steel and concrete members. The probabilistic reliability assessment of existing structures, the latest subject covered by the book is useful in pointing out the necessity of appropriate repairs actions on such structures, how to estimate deterioration and which actions have to be carried out in order to reduce risk levels. Some drawbacks have to be mentioned: (i) practical examples are scarce in key sections such as 1.5.3 (generalized reliability problem formulation), 1.5.4 (conditional reliability problems) and 6.6.3 (FOSM/FOR methods for unconditional failure probability), (ii) the level of abstract thinking required to understand many aspects covered by the book could result quite demanding for newcomers or readers that do not master probabilistic theory, (iii) mathematical details given for the FOSM algorithm are rather cumbersome and only two references to practical computational implementations of this method are given. As a matter of fact, I`ve preferred and used a practical implementation of this method published by M. Ahammed and R. E. Melchers (the author) in Engineering Structures(Vol. 17, No. 2, page. 74), and (v) I`ve noted some typographical errors (for example, constant b4 used in expression A.59 must be negative valued -see the book by Abramowitz, pag. 239 ). In spite of these drawbacks, I strongly recommend this book for those people concerned with the subject, especially newcomers, I repeat, this is the best available textbook in the market ... Read more

Book Description

This study guide is one of the few sources of comprehensive instruction about load and resistance factor design, which is gradually becoming the standard method of designing structural steel. Written for anyone with the basic knowledge of engineering mechanics needed for any undergraduate course in structural steel design, its problem-solving approach makes this book ideal for undergraduate and graduate engineering and architectural students, and for practicing engineers, architects and structural detailers as well.

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Schaum's Structural
Schaum's is the greatest educational series, ever.Exactly what I expected from Schaum's regarding structural calculations. ... Read more

Book Description
This straightforward text, primer and reference introduces the theoretical, testing and control aspects of structural dynamics and vibration, as practised in industry today.

Written by an expert engineer of over 40 years experience, the book comprehensively opens up the dynamic behavior of structures and provides engineers and students with a comprehensive practice based understanding of the key aspects of this key engineering topic.

Key features
Worked example based makes it a thoroughly practical resource
Aimed at those studying to enter, and already working in industry;
Presents an applied practice and testing based approach while remaining grounded in the theory of the topic
Makes the topic as easy to read as possible, omitting no steps in the development of the subject;
Includes the use of computer based modelling techniques and finite elements
Covers theory, modelling testing and control in practice

Written with the needs of engineers of a wide range of backgrounds in mind, this book will be a key resource for those studying structural dynamics and vibration at undergraduate level for the first time in aeronautical, mechanical, civil and automotive engineering. It will be ideal for laboratory classes and as a primer for readers returning to the subject, or coming to it fresh at graduate level.

It is a guide for students to keep and for practicing engineers to refer to: its worked example approach ensures that engineers will turn to Thorby for advice in many engineering situations.

1. Presents students and practitioners in all branches of engineering with a unique structural dynamics resource and primer, covering practical approaches to vibration engineering while remaining grounded in the theory of the topic
2. Written by a leading industry expert, with a worked example lead approach for clarity and ease of understanding
3. Makes the topic as easy to read as possible, omitting no steps in the development of the subject; covers computer based techniques and finite elements ... Read more

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Elements of bridge design appear in problems on the civil and structural PE exams--and this book will help you solve these problems quickly. The authors summarize the basics of bridge design for different types of loads, using four design examples. Two practice problems encourage you to test your design skills. Step-by-step solutions are included. This edition has been updated with new material pertinent to the exam. ... Read more

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Great Reference
Good book for anyone working in Bridge Design.Compiles alot of information into just one book making it an easy reference, with lots of useful information and review problems. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Civil & Structural Engineering

The book is informative but i find it not using SI. In the Philippines we are using SI so it will be time consuming for conversion works. Also the topic for bridge design is limited. I hope it can be expanded by the author.

Civil & Structural Engineering: Seismic Design of Buildings & Bridges
Paper is good
The book is easy to read and understand

good service
I received the book on time, and exactly what I wanted to buy
Thanks ... Read more