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Comments: For undergraduate courses in Statics, Strength of Materials, and Structural Principles in Architecture. A valuable reference source, this richly illustrated, user-friendly text provides an informative introduction to structures, and appeals to architectural and building construction students strong need for visual reinforcement. No calculus is required. *NEW-Added chapter on Structural Connections in Steel-Ch.10 includes illustrations of commonly used connection details in buildings which familiarizes students with the basic concepts of structural steel connectors and welding. *NEW-References to computer applications in structural analysis discusses concisely how computer can be used for structural analysis. *NEW-Internet references provides students with a suggested list of Web addresses that can be used to obtain more information on selected structural topics. *NEW-Improved example problems reflect the use of newer grades of steel in the sections on steel beam and column design. *Extensive treatment of load tracing, well organized and highly visual. This integrates discussions on building structures (structural design) with architectural and construction issues. *A profus ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I am indebted and grateful to a vast number of students over many years who have used the earlier versions of this text and generously given suggestions for changes and improvements. In particular, this book would not be possible without the shared authorship of Kevin Kane and his skill and insightfulness illustrating the structural concepts. Kevin's major contributions, along with drawing and coordinating all of the illustrations, are evident in Chapters 4 and 10. Additional thanks to Cynthia Esselman, Murray Hutchins, and Gail Wong for drawing assistance that helped us meet deadlines. Special acknowledgment and appreciation is given to Tim Williams and Loren Brandford for scanning and typing assistance; Robert Albrecht for reviewing the earlier manuscript; Ed Lebert for some of the practice problems; Chris Countryman for proofreading the problems and solutions; Bert Gregory and Jay Taylor for providing information pertinent to Chapter 10; and Elga Gemst, a teaching assistant from long ago, for helping me prepare the original strength of materials sections and the biographies of famous thinkers of the past. Thanks also go to the reviewers of this edition: Robert W. Aderholdt, Auburn University; David Bilbo, Texas A&M University; and Madan Mehta, University of Texas, Arlington; and our senior editor at Prentice Hall, Ed Francis. Finally, thanks to a friend and colleague, Frank Ching, who encouraged us to pursue this project. He has served as a mentor and role model for many of us who teach here at the University of Washington. A warm and sincere thanks to our families for their support and sacrifice throughout this process. Thank you Yvonne, Jacob, Qingyu, Jake, Amia, and Aidan. Barry Onouye. New
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