Basic engineering principles are offered in non-technical language that the builder can put to use on his jobs. Includes understanding engineering requirements on the plans and how to meet them, sizing of structural members using only preliminary plans, and requirements for steel, concrete, and masonry.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
a bit disappointing...,
By roskomd "roskomd" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Basic Engineering for Builders (Paperback)
I was hoping that this book would have more tabular data and formulas for calculating required structural members; instead it outlined basic components of materials of construction (i should hope we don't need an engineer to tell us things are made of wood & steel!) but did not get down how to solve problems. When I saw the author makes his living testifying against people, my heart sank.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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This book gave me a brief look into what other engineers do,
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This review is from: Basic Engineering for Builders (Paperback)
As an electrical engineer, I got a peek into the civil and mechanical engineers world. As a home owner/remodeler, I got the basis for structural design. I will be looking at more books by Schwartz.
26 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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This is a tool but can lead to trouble...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Basic Engineering for Builders (Paperback)
I purchased this manual for two reasons: 1-The author had a credible level of experience and, 2-I was Project Engineer on a wood frame structure where I had no or limited experience. Mr. Schwartz presents the often technical material in a very non-threatening manner. It is relatively easy to follow and someone with some construction industry background could find the references useful. I would caution individuals that changing a design without the engineer's stamp invites significant liability. Claims could abound if some structural members were resized for static loads and not checked dynamically, for instance. Also, experience teaches economical design but if one might get the impression that bigger is better or smaller is more economical-disaster looms! This should not be used in lieu of qualified, registered engineers working within their field of expertise. It seems jaded, but a few hundred spent on a redesign check and stamp could save thousands later. I would not hesitate recommending this manual to Engineer Trainee's or fellow PE's as a quick reference-I would never suggest this to a contractor. In my state, design or analysis (the independent practice of engineering) without proper education and state examination is a felony! With all due respect to Mr. Schwartz, please be honest with your educational level and experience before over extending yourself or your business.
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This book is about engineering. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
glued laminated girders, unit bending stress, shoring layout, tract restrictions, grading department, hot water loop, dense select structural, fixture units, registered civil engineer, highest fixture, piping tests, equivalent fluid pressure, temperature reinforcement, allowable soil pressure, rod bracing, allowable unit stress, plumbing permit, leveling rod, stadia rod, plumbing design, hereby affirm, block retaining wall, hot water storage tank, datum elevation, square footing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uniform Building Code, Type I-Normal, Uniform Plumbing Code, United States, High Chair, International Building Code, Category Description, American Institute of Timber Construction, American Welding Society, Complete Numbered Items Only, Date Owner's Signature, Factor Item, Los Angeles City Dept, Occupant Load Factor, Pressure Head, Wood Basics, Worker's Compensation Insurance New!
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glued laminated girders, unit bending stress, shoring layout, tract restrictions, grading department, hot water loop, dense select structural, fixture units, registered civil engineer, highest fixture, piping tests, equivalent fluid pressure, temperature reinforcement, allowable soil pressure, rod bracing, allowable unit stress, plumbing permit, leveling rod, stadia rod, plumbing design, hereby affirm, block retaining wall, hot water storage tank, datum elevation, square footing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Uniform Building Code, Type I-Normal, Uniform Plumbing Code, United States, High Chair, International Building Code, Category Description, American Institute of Timber Construction, American Welding Society, Complete Numbered Items Only, Date Owner's Signature, Factor Item, Los Angeles City Dept, Occupant Load Factor, Pressure Head, Wood Basics, Worker's Compensation Insurance New!
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