Structural design from first principles

This enlightening textbook for undergraduates on civil engineering degree courses explains structural design from its mechanical principles, showing the speed and simplicity of effective design from first principles.

Good approximate solutions to complex design problems are presented, such as 'Wembley-Arch' type structures, the design of thin-walled structures, and long-span box girder bridges.

The methods outlined here enable quick, early stage, 'ball-park' design solutions to be considered, and are also useful for checking finite element analysis solutions to complex problems.