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Extremely valuable tool
"Land Development Calculations" provides an excellent and innovative strategy for working towards sustainable land use and development.The models for varying land development strategies can assist local government land use decision makers and planners as well as developers determine the carrying capacity of land within realistic thresholds.The accompanying spreadsheets for the development scenarios on the CD-ROM are extremely user friendly and do not place an undue burden on the user by requiring what may be hard to find or to collect data.All of the data required just is typical of what is necessary to make appropriate land development decisions.As a local government planner, I am working towards incorporating the information received from the models in to the zoning and development code as part of the approval process by using it to further assess suitability of the property for the purposes proposed (a zoning consideration required in accordance with the State of Georgia Zoning Procedures Act).I strongly encourage other land planners and developers to read "Land Development Calculations," because of its highly practical and very timely material.

Author Delivers Valuable Techniques and Tools
This is a terrificaly valuable technical reference for practitioners who need an efficient method of performing land development calulations. The book and its companion set of spreadsheets enable users to answer two key questions: 1) how much can be built on a given piece of land; or 2) how much land is needed to accommodate a given use? The material is clearly written and well illustrated, especially a series of worksheets leading through the method. Another strength is its comprehensiveness and detail, including all major land-use and micro site conditions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Land use    3. Mathematical models    4. Natural Resources    5. Planning    6. Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Dev.    7. Real estate development    8. Reference    9. Architectural structure & design    10. Architecture / Methods & Materials    11. Structural engineering   

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Well Thought Out Upgrade from Previous Editions
I have three editions of this book: the classic 4th edition, the useless 5th edition and this, the 7th edition.
Excellent resource
Roark's has been and remains an excellent resource for the structural engineer and designer regardless of the edition.This is a referance I use on a daily basis.Typically the first book I reach for.

PLEASE LIST EDITION OF BOOK, MARKETPLACE SELLERS
THIS IS NOT A REVIEW ON THIS BOOK --- THIS IS A COMMENT FOR MARKETPLACE SELLERS FOR THIS BOOK AND ALL ENGINEERING BOOKS --- YOU NEED TO LIST WHICH EDITION YOU ARE SELLING, AS THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE BUYERS TO KNOW! DIFFERENT EDITIONS CAN BE IN DIFFERENT UNIT SYSTEMS, AND MOST PEOPLE ONLY WANT TO HAVE A PARTICULAR EDITION (FIRST, LATEST, ETC)!--- THANKS! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Material Science    3. Mechanics - General    4. Nanostructures    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Strains and stresses    7. Strength Of Materials    8. Tables    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Science / Mechanics    12. Stress & fracture    13. Structural engineering   

Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Reference    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Standards, Engineering    6. Structural engineering    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. United States   

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Concise, but Too Simplified
Come on, you need to know much more than what was in this book to be a structural engineer.I bought the 3rd edition right when it was fresh off the press to prepare for the NCEES Structural II exam in April 2006.I didn't take the Structural I exam so I can't say if this book is more tailored to that.However, I have to say I passed in spite of this book.The examples in the book are easy to follow, but for a good portion of them they only cover the easy special cases, not the more elaborate, more complicated variations.For how thin this book is, I think it is outrageously expensive.I was also disappointed that the concrete design aids are not updated to the current code with the revised factors.
Nothing new in the 2nd Edition
This book is good to give a quick start on your exam review. However, it is unbelievable that the new Dec 2004 version, or 2nd Edition, is still not updated to ACI-02, IBC-03, .... It is really of no big difference from its 1st edition. To those who expect to use this for your 2005 Structural I exam, be cautious about the code reference. I have so far gone through concrete, footing, prestressed concrete, and seismic. Many equations, load factors, code Equation and Section numbers are not updated. I have to say that LOTS of them are obsolete. It would be a very good reference if the author had taken time to do his homework in revising the materials. I am extremely disappointed for what turned out to be in this 2nd Edition. It does not worth the money you pay, and in many places, it leads you to obsolete code information which either wastes your time in review or affects your score in the PE/SE exam.

Good, but a ways to go...
While there are several good sources for worked sample problems available, as far as I know this is the first true review manual for the NCEES Structural Engineering Exams.I for one am glad someone finally brought book like this to market.Having worked with it for several months now, I must say my impression is that while quite good, it may have been rushed to market a bit prematurely.In light of therelatively hefty price tag, it seems like there should be a bit more depth.Concise is one thing, but Williams typically launches into a subject with little or no commentary, opting instead to let the equations do the talking.If you have a question about assumptions or how to apply an equation you're left scrambling for other references.I may be a bit spoiled having just used PPI's Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual to earn my Mechanical PE license.This is the model Williams should follow for future revisions to his work.The MERM is a stand-alone document that both teaches you the basics of a subject and documents all the required data and formulas.I would imagine by the time this book has been revised to include all it should it will have roughly doubled in thickness.Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - General    3. Examinations    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Professional - General    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Structural engineering    8. Study Guides    9. Technology    10. United States   

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From architecture point of view ....
It's very good book in structure ( I will never use best or perfect in myreview ). It's not sophisticated and not too excessive for architecturestudent. After reading this book you will know that structure design is notdifficult it seems though it's not easy anyway. For architecture student,if you need only one book in structure this is the right book especially inunderstanding rigid frame structure, explained in hundreds of pages ! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Structural Analysis (Engineering)    4. Structural analysis (Engineeri    5. Structural design    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Structural engineering    9. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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I was there.
I was one of the students in Don Coduto's graduate level class that helped him "use" this book when it was in the final review stages.We helped him find all the little mistakes before final publishing.I still carry around that old 700+ page volume of a notebook we had for that class.It's nice to see it finally published.It is an OUTSTANDING book making geotechincal work more readily accessible to the average engineer.The example problems will help one grasp the concepts faster.Don can always be contacted with questions as well.ENJOY.

Excellent entry level geotechnical engineering book
This book is very easy to follow. It shows explainations, concepts, theories, and provides beautiful examples. Excellent book for undergraduate studies.

The best help for a newcomer to geotechnical engineering...
This excellent text eased my transition from analytical chemistry work and toxicology into the fascinating field of geotechnical engineering, helping me grasp both the methodology and the reasoning behind numerous geotechnical analyses -- from the most fundamental basics of soil classification to the empirical, working, and theoretical underpinnings of rising head/falling tail flexible membrane permeametry. Coduto's book also sheds rays of light upon the ephemeral calculations beloved by the writers of ASTM methodology: Get this book, you will not be disappointed! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering Geology    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Structural engineering    7. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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beware of missing pages
Superb text, even in 2006. Must-have reference for seismic design of reinforced concrete structures.Contains good depth of info on shear wall design not available in more elementary texts.
Must Have
A must have text/reference book for the structural engineering library. Great resources in topics ranging from concete shear wall design to masonry shear wall design. Highly recomended.

A comprehensive guide to Earthquake Engineering
A careful theoretical approach to earthquake engineering design, soon will become a standard reference book for the academic as well as the practising engineer. The part dealing with load bearing masonry construction is aclasic! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Buildings, Reinforced concrete    2. Earthquake Engineering    3. Earthquake effects    4. Earthquake resistant design    5. Engineering - Civil    6. Masonry    7. Reinforced Concrete Structures    8. Reinforced concrete constructi    9. Reinforced concrete construction    10. Science/Mathematics    11. Technology    12. Technology & Industrial Arts    13. Structural engineering    14. Technology / Engineering / Civil    15. Vulcanology & seismology   

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Good reference book
I find this book to be a very handy reference.Sometimes the equations get very involved, but I do like the way the material is presented.The font is kinda wierd (newest edition), but thats just a subjective thing for me. I also like the design section in the back, and the depth of information on design considerations is neat.Including this book, Swanson's analysis book is another good addition for joggling your memory on composite analysis that you took in grad school. :)

Not half bad
When I took a composite materials course as a senior at NCSU, the teacher didn't.In a fit of desperation, I went to the bookstore and looked at all (3) composite books.This one used the same symbology as my prof's lecture notes, so I bought it, despite the price. composites-trends
well written book . more practical application would have been appreciated. more information on trends in grp for nextsay 10 years ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Composite Materials    2. Engineering - General    3. Laminated materials    4. Material Science    5. Mechanical Properties Of Materials    6. Mechanical properties    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Materials science    11. Structural engineering    12. Technology / Material Science   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Standards, Engineering    4. Structural engineering    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. United States   

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Excellent introductory book
This book explains the fundamentals of structural analysis (mainly statically determinate structures) and then goes on to the design fundamentals for different materials (wood, steel, concrete and masonry)followed by the design of the structural system for a building.I firstused an earlier edition of this book when studying for my undergraduatedegree as an introductory book before reading the course texts. The presentedition maintains the "easy to understand" explanations of theearlier edition while adding new materials, expanding other sections andupdating the design methods in line with the building codes. Emphasis isplaced on understanding, the explanations given are very clear and thereare numerous worked examples to illustrate the principles.The book isexcellent for the beginner first getting used to structural analysis anddesign or for the practising engineer who has not touched structures for awhile and wants to refresh his memory. However this book is only the firststep and the undergraduate or practising engineer would do well to followup on thiswith other more specialised books like Wang and Salmon's"Reinforced Concrete Design", Salmon and Johnson's "Steelstructures: Design and behaviour", or Halperin and Bible's"Principles of Timber Design for Architects and Builders". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Construction - General    3. Design & Drafting    4. Engineering - Civil    5. Engineering - General    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Structural engineering    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Technology / Construction & Construction Trades   

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Good book
This book thoroughly describes design procedures with numerous examples using both LRFD and ASD design, exactly what I need as an intern engineer. Sometimes I find the examples difficult to follow when units are not carried through and commentary left out; however, details are plentiful enough to eventually catch on. The AISC Manual of Steel Construction is constantly referred to and thus necessary to follow examples fully (I broke down and purchased it). Lastly, readers should be on the lookout for typos as I have spotted several.

Still the Best General Steel Structural Design Book Available
Given the available books on the market for general steel structural design in the U.S., this is by far the best. The breadth of topics covered is abundant without any sacrifice in depth of full backround and commentary, which is sorely missing from other books of this kind. The layout and presentation of information is very clear and readable.
steel structures: design and behavior (4th edition)
Great book!Lots of theory and examples to support subject matter.Unfortunately, sometimes the theory and layout of the book becomes overwhelming. THE reference for P.E. exam. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Building, Iron and steel    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Steel, Structural    5. Structural Steel Design    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Building construction & materials    8. Structural engineering    9. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Whoa!
I'm amazed that people didn't like this book more... I am also a Land Arch student who had it as an assigned book that was rarely actually assigned.I was thumbing through it in hopes of generating ideas for another class and was amazed at the amount of usable information it contained.Perhaps it is better digested in chunks instead of the whole.I found it great as a reference book.

An okay book- required textbook
Being a new student of a landscape architecture program, this was a required textbook for one of my classes.After reading between the lines and through the wordiness of the book, I finally understood the point the author was making and found the point interesting.It took a couple of times to finally understand what he was saying, but it was interesting once I understood it.It was on the dry side.

Dull disengaged preaching
The book is much weaker than Lynch's classical piece "The Image of the City". Text sometimes gets dull and too dry, like in many of reference books. In fact, the "referential" quality of "SitePlanning" is the only positive feature of the book. When authorspursue the singular goal to create a comprehensive textbook, the livenessof arguments suffers a lot. The book becomes rather a dull close-mindeddisengaged preaching that requires a lot of effort on the side of a readerto understand and utilize it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Architecture (Specific Aspects)    3. Building sites    4. City planning    5. General    6. Landscape architecture    7. Planning    8. Architectural structure & design    9. Architecture / General    10. Structural engineering   

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Excellent introduction to the structural dynamics.
I've been a seismic engineer for 9 years now. I started my master'sdegree in Earthquake Engineering back in 1993, in Okayama, Japan.
Good Start for understanding Subject
Book is well suited for individuals who want to gain some understanding of dynamics as applied to structural systems. However, needs more material on how structural dynamics can be applied to computer applications. Still oneof the better books you can buy on this subject.

Excellent book
This book comprehensively covers structural dynamics and extends it to earthquake engineering applications (as claimed by the title).Veryreadable,easy to follow and has good example problems. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Earthquake Engineering    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Structural Dynamics (Engineering)    5. Structural dynamics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Soil & rock mechanics    9. Technology / Engineering / Civil    10. Vulcanology & seismology   

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Wow !
Informal is an extraordinary work. I guess the reason why it's so shocking is that the content of the book is not like those static structural forms or solutions that we see in structural class. The case studies that Balmond brings to the table are very recent and genuine by star architects. I guess I was shocked by the fact that all these architects are not structurally oriented architects such as Foster/ Piano/ Calatrava/ Hopkins. Rather, they are theoretically approaching architects such as Koolhaas/ Liebskind; or, tectonically approaching architects such as Siza. I never thought projects by them had anything to do with structural or mathmatical innovation. Reading Informal, one can easily detect where the originality lie in each project. Sometimes it's in the irregularity of geometry or sometimes it's in mathmatical mystery. Balmond contends that they are all in mother nature. Unlike a formal structural engineering (e.g. Peter Rice) Balmond's originality comes from the informal networks. In High-tech, the ingenuity of structural entity was condensed into joinery. Informal networks is much more diverse and complex than that. It is against the conventional formal structural idea of hierarchy/center/symmetry. Balmond argues, formal approach is defining a problem in a "fixed" or "contained" manner; hence, leading to a same old idea of solution/ detailing. In Informal, Balmond redefines it in a more active/dynamic geometry, to bring about unexpected realities. Sometimes through structural innovation and sometimes through special surface treatment, Balmond promoted and realized the ideas of star architects. Overall, he has freed architecture from the "Cartesian Cage".

A behind the scenes of great architecture
It was quite interesting to get a look at the somewhat unusual engineering process of Cecil Balmond. Balmond Student
Cecil Balmond is passionate and inspirational. When working with him, you know there is something amazing happening.I had the pleasure of having him as a studio instructor at Yale University, School of Architecture.Cecil believes in the possibilities of architecture and engineering working together in ways that enhance and grace both fields.This book brings his insight and passions together.I highly recommend it to engineers and architects alike. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural Design    2. Architecture    3. Drafting & Mechanical Drawing    4. Engineering - General    5. Engineering Design    6. General    7. Interior Design - General    8. Mathematics    9. Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings    10. Technology   

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The best par t of Cracker Jacks is the prize inside....
I finally had a chance to crack open the surprise inside my copy of the Quake Handbook (two CD-ROMs at the back of PART B and another in Part A). And what a surprise!!! If I printed out all of the material packed into these the 3 included CD-ROMs, you could fill your departmental library.
New Treatise for Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, part B
The new International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology,Part B, 2003, from Academic Press, is a long-awaited seminal treatise.Part B encompases 1,040 pages and covers Chapters 57 through 90.There is a CD-ROM in the rear pocket with supplemental information (pdf), field photographs (jpg) taken in the aftermath of large earthquakes, and additional digital programs and formulae.
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Subjects:  1. Earth Sciences - Seismology & Volcanism    2. Earthquake engineering    3. Engineering - Civil    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Seismology    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Science / Earth Sciences    9. Structural engineering    10. Vulcanology & seismology   

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A fantastic book for Concrete repair
This is the best book out there on this subject. The author has done an excellent job explaining and illustrating the proper process of repairing concrete: Diagnose, repair and protect. I have made this a must read for all of my sales reps. Good bookfor civil engineering students
This book is very useful for every students who take civil engineering as their major. It give you all the explanation about concrete destruction because of nature and human error. And tells you how to repair it and tomaintain it so it won't damaged more that it used to be. I find this bookvery helpful for my thesis.Every civil engineering students and othermajor that related to it has to own this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Concrete Structures    2. Concrete construction    3. Construction - General    4. General    5. Maintenance and repair    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Building construction & materials    10. Structural engineering   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Technology    4. Technology & Industrial Arts    5. Structural engineering    6. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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Exelent Texbook & Reference Source
Great book to follow along during structures courses, particularly indeterminate structures. Read more

Subjects:  1. Design - General    2. Engineering - Civil    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Structural Analysis (Engineering)    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Structural engineering    8. Technology / Engineering / Civil   

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terrible text for undergrads
I am a civil engineering student and this was the text for my structural mechanics course, and I hated it. There were no exaamples, those contained within skipped half of the steps, and there were numerous errors throughout the text. I do not reccommend this text to other students.

Solutions Manual necessary
Like all his books, Hibbeler does a wonderful job organizing and laying out the material.However, also like his other books, the example problems in the chapter are not in the same realm of difficulty as the problems at the end of the chapter.With subject matter this difficult, it would be an excellent idea to acquire the solutions manual, a nearly impossible book to find.Good Luck!

Very Good For Self Study
I have studied every single page of this book. It is very good for self study and an ideal one towards undergraduate perfection. Complex topics are told in a very clear manner. Examples and figures make the book so understandable. Strongly recommended before entering into advanced topics...Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Science/Mathematics    3. Structural analysis (Engineering)    4. Technology    5. Technology & Industrial Arts    6. Structural engineering    7. Technology / Engineering / Civil