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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This updated edition of Simplified Building Design for Wind and Earthquake Forces brings attention to the serious need for building design and construction that can withstand extreme forces of nature. It presents a practical introduction to the fundamentals and explores problems encountered in designing for these natural disasters.- Offers practical, easy-to-read explanations of design and construction practices- Includes information from the Uniform Building Code- Incorporates lessons learned from the recent Northridge earthquake- Helps candidates prepare for the seismic and wind designtest sections of state board licensing examinationsFeaturing a simplified, accessible style with numerous example problems and solutions, as well as references and practical aids for home study, this is an excellent handbook for working architects, general engineers, and professionals in related fields. It is also a first-rate primer for architecture students.…