Includes bibliographical references and index.

General --

Truss and beam structures --

Shear walls and deep beams --

Slabs --

Shell structures --

Three-dimensional building models.

"An increasing reliance on computer power means that now even simple structures are designed with the aid of computers. In this book, the author uses worked examples of real-life structures to address the dangers of a blind acceptance of computer outputs. Illustrating the difference between theory and practice, and the importance of practical knowledge of the behaviour of a structure, this book will help readers to eliminate errors in their calculations."--Publisher.