{"product_id":"understanding-and-designing-structures-without-leonidas-stavridis-9781836629450","title":"Understanding and Designing Structures Without a Computer: Spatial Structural Systems, Dynamics and Foundations","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and Designing Structures without a Computer: Spatial structural systems, dynamics and foundations explains fundamental concepts of structural analysis and design, providing readers with a clear understanding of the behaviour of a wide range of structural systems based on their load-carrying mechanisms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book employs a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative approach, supported by illustrative diagrams throughout. Clearly structured, the chapters guide readers from simple to complex concepts with new topics building on previous chapters. As a practical reference, this title equips readers with a solid understanding of universal structural principles, enabling safe conceptual and preliminary designs irrespective of the design code being used. It will also assist readers in interpreting and verifying computer-generated outputs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This second volume in a two-book series delves into advanced topics such as spatial structural systems, dynamic behaviour, seismic response, and soil-structure interaction. It explores a wide range of subjects, including grillages, slabs, shells, rectilinear and curved thin-walled beams, rectilinear and curved box-girder bridges, and multi-storey systems. Additionally, it addresses the dynamic and seismic behaviour of structural systems, the performance of supporting structures on the ground, and soil-structure interaction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Understanding and Designing Structures without a Computer: Spatial structural systems, dynamics and foundations is an accessible and authoritative resource for readers of all experience levels, fostering a solid understanding of structural behaviour without relying on computer models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonidas Stavridis,Konstantinos Georgiadis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836629451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836629450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ICE Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Leonidas Stavridis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931059077375,"sku":"9781836629450","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7712784c-0f96-4c94-8f2d-12b51a09d96c.jpg?v=1766346164","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-and-designing-structures-without-leonidas-stavridis-9781836629450","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}