Hugh Morrison 
Structural Engineering Art and Approximation [EPUB ebook] 

Part 1 Introduction

Acknowledgements

Prologue

Chapter 1.1 Introduction 6 -8

Part 2 A Visual Approach to Design with Examples

Chapter 2.1 Structural Engineering: Efficacy, Balance and Grace 9 – 12 Chapter 2.2 Simply Supported Beams 13 – 22

Chapter 2.3 Cantilevers 23 – 30

Chapter 2.4 Continuous Beams 31 – 38

Chapter 2.5 Framed Structures 39 – 48

Chapter 2.6 Trusses and Vierendeel Structures 49 – 64

Chapter 2.7 Tension and Suspension Structures 65 – 80

Chapter 2.8 Arches, Vaults and Domes 81 – 100

Chapter 2.9 Torsion Structures and Ring Beams 101 – 114

Chapter 2.10 Plate Structures 115 – 120

Chapter 2.11 Deep Beams, Load Carrying Walls and Diaphragms 121 – 126 Chapter 2.12 Dynamics 127 – 142

Chapter 2.13 Foundations 143 – 156

Part 3 A Review of Failures and Practice

Chapter 3.1 Learning from Failure 157 – 159

Chapter 3.2 To Conclude 160

Famous Structural Engineers 161

References 161

List of Figures 162 – 165

Full List of Photographs with Credits 166

Index 167 – 169

Book Website: www.struartapp.com – Hugh graduated in Architectural Engineering from Leeds University in 1984. He has worked at: British Aerospace on space structures, Arup Associates and Arup in London, Anthony Hunt Associates, Stephen Morley Partnership and was a director at Scott Hughes Design. He set up Hugh Morrison Associates in 2010, a sole trading company, further developing his expertise in SIPs, timber frame and special structures such as glass staircases.