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by Katrin Hanses (Author)
The basic rules of concrete construction
Concrete is the "modern" construction material
that has helped shape the fundamental static principles of structural
load bearing. Similar to masonry, concrete effectively transmits
pressure downward, but its weak point is tractive forces. Concrete has
also enabled freer use of architectonic forms. This title imparts the
basic knowledge every architect needs to master for planning reinforced
and non-reinforced concrete construction.
- Whereas all textbooks assume some basic knowledge, the BASICS series starts at zero.
- Student-friendly price
- Consistent didactic concept
Author Biography
Katrin Hanses, M.A. architect, research assistant at Siegen University, owner studio h, Cologne.