Structural Design of Low-Rise Buildings Mujagic 2012 First Printing Civil Eng

Explore the comprehensive guide to Structural Design of Low-Rise Buildings, a crucial resource for professionals and students in civil engineering. This authoritative textbook delves into the intricacies of structural design using cold-formed steel, reinforced masonry, and structural timber. It provides practical methodologies, outlines design processes, and explains how to determine structural loadings and load paths pertinent to low-rise building construction. Authored by J.R. Ubejd Mujagic, J. Daniel Dolan, Chukwuma G. Ekwueme, David A. Fanella, and Roger A. LaBoube, this volume is an essential reference for modern building practices.This first printing edition, published by McGraw-Hill Professional, is packed with valuable information, including an overview of monocomposite and composite open-web joists, and design code requirements referenced by the 2009 International Building Code. It covers key topics such as low-rise building systems, structural materials, design of cold-formed steel structures, reinforced masonry, structural timber, and open-web joists. Ideal for civil engineering students, practitioners, and those preparing for licensing examinations, this book is a cornerstone for understanding contemporary structural design principles and applications.