Loads and Load Paths in Buildings: Principles of Structural Design

Loads and Load Paths in Buildings: Principles of Structural Design is a perfect learning tool written by well-known author and professor Narendra Taly. This long-awaited book focuses on loads and load paths, and places an emphasis on methods for determining member loads in structures. The book covers many types of loads, including dead and live loads, snow and temperature loads, wind loads, and seismic loads. The book is broken down into chapters that each focus on a particular load. The chapters also include several practical examples and detailed calculations. The text is supplemented by more than 400 illustrations and photographs. 872 pp.

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Acronyms
• Greek Alphabet
• Introduction
• Types of Loads and Load Paths
• Gravity Loads-Their Load Paths and Distribution
• Snow, Ice, and Temperature-Induced Loads
• Wind-Induced Loads
• Earthquake-Induced Loads
• APPENDIX A Statistics on Selected Tall Buildings
• APPENDIX B Design Tables and Charts
• APPENDIX C Equations for the Pressure Coefficient GCP)
• APPENDIX D Seismic Zones of the World
• APPENDIX E Values of Coefficient Ct and the Reduction Factor [0.2 + (De/hn)2]
• Glossary
• Index
• Permissions