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Shaping Structures: Statics (Simplified Design Guides)

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This book was used in a upper-level statics class at the University of Oregon Architecture Department. I found this book very useful in understanding concepts dealing with structures. The book is organized very well and the figures are very helpful in their explainations. The methods that they use to direct the reader through their process are relatively clear and concise.

In a book like this it would be really helpful if the mathmatical elements which tend to be more accurate were paired with the problems and exercises at the end of the chapters. When dealing with statics, classes are taught with a mathmatical emphasis and being able to link the two would benefit the student.

The textbook is very good for both architectural and engineering students at the undergraduate level. I wish the book had come with an accompanying CD for the graphics and software to do the graphic statics. It took long time for the book to arrive and it was not in the condition I expected, it was USED but not in such good condition as it was advertised, but still good for the low price. If someone does not mind waiting, then it is a good buy. It is old but still very useful.